While studies have found that bed bugs have been on Earth since the dinosaurs, the estimated 90 species of the arthropods shared a fairly stable symbiotic relationship with their hosts – until human ancestors began forming societies and living in close proximity.
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Bronwyn Thompson,
New Atlas,
28 May 2025
This heartbreaking but optimistic memoir urges readers to confront inequality and consider their role in the struggle for justice; a call to action for a more just society.
In the entire history of civilization, there has never been legislation that both big and beautiful.
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Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
5 June 2025
So, simply by the numbers, the case can be made that ensuring the existence of future human civilization by preparing for species-ending risks like a massive asteroid strike or global nuclear annihilation outweighs addressing poverty or starvation for a few hundred million current people.
Like most lifestyle trends, this aesthetic started in the fashion world, characterized by chunky knit sweaters, leather accessories, warm shades of brown, and other earthy colors.
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Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
For generations, high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) have sought greater financial security, better tax structures and enhanced lifestyle opportunities.
The Reddit post resonated with thousands, many of whom shared their own experiences of being overlooked or deprioritized in friendships due to differing life paths.
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Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
Unlike most tourists, love bugs are only here for a few days because that’s their life span.
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Scott Maxwell,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2025
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