Why America Abandoned Nuclear Power

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1. Nuclear power — practically priced out of the U.S. — could make a cost-effective comeback.

By Brad Plumer in Vox

2. Here’s how to make the military better for women in combat.

By Jessie Van Amburg in Motto

3. The Syrian refugee crisis is the perfect chance to fix global aid.

By Yezid Sayigh in Al-Jazeera

4. The next mobile payment platform might be your car.

By Liane Yvkoff in Forbes

5. This grocery store doesn’t have any cashiers — just an app.

By Jan M. Olsen at the Associated Press

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