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# February 26, 2024 | Vol. 203 No. 5 February 26, 2024 |  

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Vol. 203 No. 5

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Issue name

February 26th, 2024 | Vol. 203, No. 5 | Worldwide

Issue date

February 26, 2024

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U.S., Europe, Middle East, and Africa, Asia, South Pacific, North America, South America

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## Table of Contents

BusinessClimateEntertainmentHealthIdeasPoliticsU.S.WorldOthers

### Business

[Business](/section/business/)

### How Tech Giants Turned Ukraine Into an AI War Lab

AI tools provided by companies like Palantir raise questions about when and how invasive tech should be used in wartime

[Business](/section/business/)

### A Texas Town's Misery Underscores the Impact of Bitcoin Mines Across the U.S.

Residents of Granbury, Texas are complaining of health issues and windows rattling from the constant hum of a Bitcoin mining facility.

### Climate

[Climate](/section/climate/)

### The Rooftop Solar Industry Could Be on the Verge of Collapse

Complicated financial products helped the U.S. rooftop-solar-power industry grow, but now put it at risk of becoming the biggest financial scam since the Great Recession.

[Climate](/section/climate/)

### Countries Are Proving It's Possible to Boost the Economy While Cutting Emissions

New analyses show that carbon emissions are diverging from economic growth in many countries.

### Entertainment

[Entertainment](/section/entertainment/)

### How Sarah J. Maas Built a Sprawling Fantasy Multiverse

With the release of her new book, the ultra-successful romantasy author embarks on a massive new chapter

[Entertainment](/section/entertainment/)

### The Uncancellable Larry David

His 'Curb' alter ego wouldn't last a day in the public square ca. 2024\. So why is the real David more beloved—and cooler—than ever?

[Entertainment](/section/entertainment/)

### The 10 Most Controversial Episodes of _Curb Your Enthusiasm_

From 'Krazee-Eyez Killa' to 'Palestinian Chicken,' 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' has been dishing out cringe-inducing comedy since 2000.

### Health

[Health](/section/health/)

### 7 Ways to Deal With Climate Despair

Here's how climate-aware therapists help their clients cope.

[Health](/section/health/)

### The New COVID-19 Shot Is Surprisingly Effective Against the Latest Variant

New data on the updated COVID-19 shot show that it's about as protective as the flu vaccine.

[Health](/section/health/)

### Menopause Is Finally Going Mainstream

After being ignored for decades.

### Ideas

[Ideas](/section/ideas/)

### The U.S. Public Has Never Been More Anti-War. Biden Isn't Taking Note

Biden has vowed retaliation for a drone attack in Jordan that killed 3 U.S. troops. But many worry about getting pulled into another war. 

### Politics

[Politics](/section/politics/)

### The Last Presidential Debate of 2024 May Have Already Happened

Biden and Trump may never be on the same stage before Election Day.

### U.S.

[U.S.](/section/us/)

### EPA Chief Michael Regan Wants to Advance Environmental Justice—With the Energy Industry’s Help

From broken water infrastructure to billion-dollar funds, Michael Regan is on a mission for lasting change.

### World

[World](/section/world/)

### What to Know About the Farmer Protests in Europe

Farmers across Europe are protesting the E.U.’s newly proposed green policies which they say would make them less competitive against imports.

[World](/section/world/)

### King Charles III Is Diagnosed With Cancer

The King’s royal engagements have been postponed.

### Others

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