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The Netherlands is transforming old ashtrays into bike charging stations

In the Netherlands, lung cancer gives way for cardio-friendly commutes.

The Netherlands is transforming old ashtrays into bike charging stations

Inside the race to save Notre Dame Cathedral

‘Saving Notre Dame’ documents the massive effort to rebuild the historic cathedral.

Inside the race to save Notre Dame Cathedral

As psychedelics enter a new era, Errol Morris’s new doc explores their original evangelist

The new documentary ‘My Psychedelic Love Story’ examines the story of famed psychologist and LSD high priest Timothy Leary through the lens of his former lover, Joanna Harcourt-Smith.

As psychedelics enter a new era, Errol Morris’s new doc explores their original evangelist

6 million American households could face eviction on January 1

The CDC’s eviction moratorium expires on January 1. Even if the Biden administration has a plan to help renters, unless Trump acts there will be a 20-day gap when landlords can try to evict anyone who didn’t pay.

6 million American households could face eviction on January 1

Silicon Valley expects a chillier relationship with Biden than Obama

Times have changed since the Obama administration did little to regulate the tech industry. “I’ve never been a big Zuckerberg fan,” says Biden.

Silicon Valley expects a chillier relationship with Biden than Obama

Asian American unemployment is surging during the pandemic

Unemployment rates among Asian Americans have long been lower than those of white Americans. But the pandemic has changed all that.

Asian American unemployment is surging during the pandemic

Students reimagine Mr. Coffee, Sharpie, and Paper Mate without plastic

Newell Brands, the company behind Paper Mate, Sharpie, Contigo, and Mr. Coffee, enlisted students to redesign its iconic products without plastic.

Students reimagine Mr. Coffee, Sharpie, and Paper Mate without plastic

The 9 most gorgeous dishes to serve on Thanksgiving, according to designers

Virtual Thanksgiving means visual eye candy is on the menu this year.

The 9 most gorgeous dishes to serve on Thanksgiving, according to designers

With just 7 COVID-19 deaths in Taiwan, even huge events are back in business

Careful compliance with safety rules has kept the pandemic in check. So the Outdoor Show at the Nangang Exhibition Center took place with shocking normalcy.

With just 7 COVID-19 deaths in Taiwan, even huge events are back in business

Inside the campaign to push PR firms to fire fossil fuel clients

The “clean creatives” campaign is calling on creative agencies to drop fossil fuel clients.

Inside the campaign to push PR firms to fire fossil fuel clients

Impact

This new Google mapping tool shows cities where they need to plant more trees

6 million American households could face eviction on January 1

Inside the campaign to push PR firms to fire fossil fuel clients

News

Recall alert: Don’t use this cookware for Thanksgiving dinner

YouTube has slapped pro-Trump OAN with a temporary suspension

This flight map shows a shocking amount of Thanksgiving travel, despite CDC advice

Co.Design

The Netherlands is transforming old ashtrays into bike charging stations

Inside the race to save Notre Dame Cathedral

Students reimagine Mr. Coffee, Sharpie, and Paper Mate without plastic

Work Life

I’m a CEO, and these are the COVID-19 leadership tactics I’m letting go of

My private company is healthy and growing. Do I need to hire a No. 2?

Asian American unemployment is surging during the pandemic