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In the face of deadly heat, will mankind respond to climate change in time? Listen to this story get unpacked on The Excerpt.

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More than 500 influential directors, actors and other notable names in Hollywood and around the world voted on the best films ...

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Nvidia is one of the world’s most highly valued companies. A new book suggests its Taiwanese-born CEO is as grounded as any ...

A survey of more than 500 political scientists found that they believe the United States is headed towards authoritarian rule ...

The Class of 2025 at Honesdale High School has the distinction of celebrating the 150th anniversary of the school’s first commencement in 1875.

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