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A new USC study shows participants had significantly more PFAS chemicals in their blood based on certain neighborhood factors.

Source: Where you live in LA can mean more ‘forever chemicals’ in your blood

Economists at the Brookings Institution estimate AI could reduce the U.S. budget deficit some $900 billion by 2044.

Source: These economists say AI can improve the fiscal health of the U.S.

Cognitive scientist, author and entrepreneur Gary Marcus was an early and vocal critic of large language models, arguing their limitations were far greater than many people thought. Lately, he has been making the case that LLMs are far riskier, too—and must be regulated.

Source: Cognitive Scientist Gary Marcus Says AI Must Be Regulated. He Has a Plan. – WSJ

AI labeling work is getting the gig economy treatment.

Source: Uber for AI labeling – The Verge

This Thanksgiving, here’s a glimpse into why people live in greater Minnesota — and are thankful for it.

Source: Tolkkinen: Ten reasons I’m thankful to live in rural Minnesota

Two early retirees tired of suburban life decided to build a home out of two bare-bones Amish wooden sheds. Now they homestead in rural Maine.

Source: Early Retirees Turned 2 Amish Sheds Into Off-Grid Dream Home for $24K – Business Insider

An elite college degree isn’t necessary for becoming a CEO

Source: Most Senior Executives Do Not Have Elite College Degrees

Julia Myers became a millionaire at age 39. She is frugal, like driving a Honda Accord and ordering water at restaurants, which helped her finances.

Source: I’m a mom of 5 and became a millionaire at 39. I drive a Honda Accord, order water when dining out, and don’t pay for the kids’ college.

 

Investigation finds too-high levels of the ubiquitous chemical across the country

Source: ProPublica: All of the US Is at Risk to Formaldehyde

 

One couple is on the way to creating an idyllic scene after acquiring an abandoned off-grid cabin.

Source: Couple breathes new life into abandoned cabin for off-grid living: ‘What a dream project!’

Two early retirees tired of suburban life decided to build a home out of two bare-bones Amish wooden sheds. Now they homestead in rural Maine.

Source: Early Retirees Turned 2 Amish Sheds Into Off-Grid Dream Home for $24K – Business Insider