How biodiversity in cities helps humans and the environment
Biodiversity in urban landscapes improves resilience against climate crises.
One less slice as Pizza Hut’s exit changes the future of Yum! Brands
In 2026, Yum! Brands sells Pizza Hut for $2.7 billion dollars. What does the crash of this pizza chain mean for the international company?
Behind every AI answer is a growing environmental footprint
AI may feel almost weightless on a screen, but every answer depends on physical data centers that use electricity and water. As demand grows, the environmental cost of AI is becoming harder to ignore.
Column: We have thousands of movies to watch. So why do we watch nothing?
We have more movies, shows, and streaming platforms than ever before, yet somehow choosing what to watch has become an activity of its own. We scroll through endless recommendations, read reviews, watch trailers, and eventually return to the same familiar movie. Maybe the problem isn’t that we have too few options, but that having so many choices makes it harder to enjoy any of them.
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After four beloved films, I wasn’t convinced “Toy Story 5” had another story left to tell. Surprisingly, the movie balances nostalgia with a timely message that makes the franchise feel meaningful once again.
Opinion: The 37 open tabs in my browser are a reflection of my personality
I have 37 tabs open in my browser, each one holding an article I haven’t read, a skill I haven’t learned or a version of myself I might become someday. Why are we so reluctant to close them?
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Review: The bacon macaroni and cheese at Panera Bread
I highly recommend you try the bacon mac n’ cheese at Panera Bread at least once in your life. The contrast of flavors due to its mix of soft macaroni pieces with juicy bacon bits is so good that it is entirely worth brushing away any doubts about it to try it at least once.
Opinion: Beyond the Ballot: What civic engagement looks like before age 18
Voting will eventually become one of the ways teenagers can participate in civic life, but it doesn’t have to be the first. Civic engagement can be smaller or more personal. It can mean volunteering at a community event, reporting a story that matters to other peers, or simply learning how a local decision may affect the people around you.