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1. Should we stop eating fish?
By Laura McDonnell in the Walrus
2. If Trump really wants to save money on foreign aid, here are some smart ways to start.
By Jared Pincin and Brian Brenberg in RealClearWorld
3. Kitchen workers are some of the lowest-paid around. Maybe revenue-sharing can help.
By Simón Rios at WBUR
4. This British robot helps autistic children overcome social challenges.
By Matthew J. Stock at Reuters
5. Colleges Can Spark a Rust Belt Revival
By Noah Smith in Bloomberg View
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