Uvalde and the power of language

How we pronounce Uvalde says a lot about the power of language in mixed communities
How we pronounce Uvalde says a lot about the power of language in mixed communities
NPR · Isabella Gomez Sarmiento
The language of the people who live there exists on a sliding spectrum between Spanish and English, and often consists of a combination of the two.
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Car tires produce vastly more particle pollution than exhaust, tests show
Car tires produce vastly more particle pollution than exhaust, tests show
The Guardian · Damian Carrington
Tire particles contain a wide range of toxic organic compounds, suggesting their pollution could become a major issue for regulators.
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Robots are all the rage as factories struggle with labor shortage
Robots are all the rage as factories struggle with labor shortage
Cheddar · Alex Vuocolo
Elon Musk isn't the only one betting on a bright future for robotics. The number of robots sold has jumped a record 28 percent year-over-year.
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Why masks work, but mandates haven't
Why masks work, but mandates haven't
The New York Times · David Leonhardt
COVID-19 is so contagious that it can spread during brief times when people take off their masks, even when a mandate is in place.
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31 LGBTQ-owned businesses to support during Pride Month and all year long
31 LGBTQ-owned businesses to support during Pride Month and all year long
rd.com · Priscilla Blossom
From queer-centered bookstores to gender-diverse clothing, here's a slate of businesses you can back with your dollar.
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5 planets to form rare alignment in the sky this weekend
5 planets to form rare alignment in the sky this weekend
NBC News · Denise Chow
Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn will be strung across the Eastern horizon before sunrise, visible to the naked eye.
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Why celebrating Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee means celebrating the corgi
Why celebrating Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee means celebrating the corgi
CBS News · CBS News
The stubby-legged breed has a special place in the queen's heart and will be showcased during the U.K.'s four-day holiday.
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Letting people down in the workplace is just fine, actually
Letting people down in the workplace is just fine, actually
Refinery29 · Pema Bakshi
Why we work so much overtime, and the jarring reality burned-out workers should realize: Your health is more important than your job.
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Everything new to stream this June
Everything new to stream this June
flipboard.com · IGN
New movies and shows are on their way to streaming platforms. Here's what you can watch on Netflix, HBO Max and more.
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Polish sensation Iga Swiatek cruises to French Open championship
Polish sensation Iga Swiatek cruises to French Open championship
flipboard.com · The Sports Desk
The 21-year-old dominated 18-year-old American Coco Gauff to win her 35th straight match. Are we witnessing the rise of tennis' next great star?
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