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Han Kang’s latest novel, about a South Korean massacre, delves into why atrocities must be remembered. “It’s pain and it is blood, but it’s the current of life,” she said.
The New York Times - Jan. 21
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The New York Times - Jan. 20
From GDP to trade, how well equipped is China’s economy for Trump 2.0? | Amy Hawkins

Beijing has prepared for increased tariffs but its actions will not be enough to offset falling demand from the US. When Donald Trump enters the White House for the second time on 20 January, the ...
The Guardian - Jan. 19
TikTok Changed How We Talk About Health

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Jones, Sanders talk about Cowboys coaching job

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ESPN - Jan. 14
Stories of 'a nightmare' emerge from rubble of LA fires

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ABC News - Jan. 13
How to talk to kids about natural disasters

Here are some practical, research-backed ways to talk to children about natural disasters while keeping their emotional well-being—and your own—in mind.
ABC News - Jan. 9
Why is Donald Trump talking about annexing Greenland?

The US president-elect has refused to rule out military force to take control. This is why it is important – and what Greenlanders think. Hours after his son Donald Trump Jr touched down in the ...
The Guardian - Jan. 8
From ‘gestation’ to ‘gentle’: across Europe, why do we talk about parenting in English? | Olga Mecking

I live in the Netherlands and speak several languages. But when I became a mother, I had to learn a whole new vocabulary. For me, becoming a mother was an experience as disorienting and confusing ...
The Guardian - Jan. 7

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