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Why does a big elk sound so puny?
In this animated video essay, "Sunday Morning" contributor Robert Krulwich and animator Nate Milton go inside one of Nature's mysteries, to examine why an adult male elk, weighing around half a ...CBS News - Feb. 23 -
Why nursing homes and hospice are so expensive in the U.S.
Baby boomers are poised to hit an already overburdened senior care space in the next few years. Investors are looking to buy up long-term and end-of-life care operations.CNBC - 2d -
$2 bills: Why does the US still print the rarely-used currency?
You may have never even held a $2 bill in your hand — so why do we still have it?The Hill - 2d -
As Egg Prices Soar, U.S. Looks to Import From Other Countries
The United States is in talks with several countries in an effort to immediately secure new supplies.The New York Times - 4d -
U.S. stocks are near record highs. Why are investors so worried?
Sentiment gauges have soured — but the S&P 500 was at record highs just a few days ago. What’s going on?MarketWatch - Feb. 24 -
Why U.S. Women Skiers Are So Much Better Than the Men
“We need some strong super successful male athletes to pull up that next generation,” the chief of sport performance for the U.S. ski and snowboard team said.The New York Times - 1d -
Producers braced for glut of palm oil after Indonesia curbs exports
Clampdown on exports of used cooking oil squeezes demand from European energy suppliersFinancial Times - 6d -
Oil prices settle higher after Trump moves to end Venezuela crude deal
Oil futures settled higher Thursday, finding support a day after President Trump said he was revoking a license issued by the Biden administration that had allowed Chevron to produce oil in Venezuela.MarketWatch - 4d -
Who's who in German elections and why this vote is important
German voters go to the polls on Sunday in a pivotal vote focused on immigration, security and the economy.BBC News - Feb. 22
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Trump's $5 million 'gold card' visa opens a door for wealthy college applicants from overseas, experts say
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