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The Guardian

Can I Learn to Love Weightlifting in Six Weeks?

It builds muscle mass, improves bone density and is good for your heart, mood and sleep. But how easy is it to get started at 49, when you haven’t entered a gym for decades?

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The New Yorker

How to Save a Dog

For nearly a year, a motley crew scoured New Orleans for a shaggy white mutt named Scrim.

WIRED

AI Is a Lousy Chef

I asked an AI-powered recipe generator to make some menus. It didn’t tell me to put glue in my guacamole, but the results didn’t come close to besting recipes written by professionals.

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Fast Company

Why AI-Powered Hiring May Create Legal Headaches

Many companies are turning to generative tools like ChatGPT to streamline hiring. But new research shows these systems may introduce bias—and open businesses up to serious risks.

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