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PEOPLE
Carla Bruni's Husband Sentenced to One-Year Prison Term for Corruption
She's reportedly working on another album.
Trump Requests Write-In Ballot
“As long as my guy's still running the post office,” he says.
 
BUSINESS
As an Iconic “Crypto Collectible,” Twitter Founder's First Tweet Draws Bids in the Millions
His second tweet not so much.
Electricity Needed for Bitcoin More Than Used by Some Countries
Now every time a million bitcoins change hands Bolivia's lights dim.
Study: When Rich People Donate to Fix Social Inequalities, it Usually Only Benefits Them
Which is why they refused to fund study.
World's Most Valuable Stamps to Go Up for Auction
Sheet of four “Inverted Jennies” could bring anywhere from $20 to $40 million, depending on postal rates.
SCIENCE
Perseverance “Super Cam” Begins Hunt for Past Life on Mars
If it spots something really unusual, or weird, or otherworldly, or frightening, we won't see it.
Scientists Examine 2,000-Year-Old Device Dubbed “World's Oldest Computer”
They believe it must have been used to map the heavens, or calculate taxes, or search for porn.
 
ENVIRONMENT
Climate Change May Bring Six Months of Summer by 2100
Tell grandma to stop knitting sweaters, get started on bikinis.
 
HEALTH / MEDICINE
Study: Narcissism Can Be Contagious
Trump's recent appearance at CPAC considered “ultimate” superspreader.
An Invasive American Weed May Help Treat Cancer, Diabetes
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