Scientists Detect Shape-Shifting Along Earth’s Solid Inner Core

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  Earth's inner core may have changed shape, say scientists

  The findings shed light on a deeply mysterious part of Earth that is key to life on our planet.
  
  BBC News - Feb. 10

• A Few Stops and Starts Along the Way

  Allison Steigman and William Newgent Jr., connected right out of the gate, but it took some therapy to get on the right track.
  
  The New York Times - 6d
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  An Easy Chocolate Pudding to Delight Your Inner Child

  This rich chocolate pudding is the stuff of adults, but it has its roots in youthful memories.
  
  The New York Times - Feb. 5
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  Apprehensions along the southwestern border plummeted in January: CBP

  The number of apprehensions alog the southwestern U.S. border plummeted by a third during January, according to statistics obtained by ABC News on Tuesday.
  
  ABC News - 1d
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  Trump’s Funding Freezes Bruise a Core Constituency: Farmers

  A rapid-fire array of directives by the Trump administration have left farmers and businesses in rural America reeling.
  
  The New York Times - 5d
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  Elon Musk’s Takeover Is Causing Rifts in Donald Trump’s Inner Circle

  “He’s getting too big for his breeches,” says one Trumpworld source.
  
  Wired - Feb. 5
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  Team Luka: A look at the people who are part of Doncic's inner circle

  When the Lakers traded for Luka Doncic more than a week ago, they did more than acquire a star player. He brings with him people who have helped him rise to stardom.
  
  Yahoo Sports - Feb. 10

• Why Arab states may not go along with Trump's Gaza plans

  President Trump insisted on his plans to take Gaza during his White House meeting with Jordan's King Abdullah II. Mr. Trump is proposing displacing Palestinians to nearby Jordan and Egypt. CBS ...
  
  CBS News - Feb. 11

• Japan's Sony raises forecast on solid results in its game business

  Japanese electronics and entertainment company Sony is reporting a 3% gain in October-December profit, and raised its full-year forecast
  
  ABC News - Feb. 13

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