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Each week, we bring you interesting stories from around the web. Here’s what caught our eye this week!
WORLD
Rare White Humpback Whale Spotted Near Norway
While the chance to gaze upon a pod of majestic humpback whales swimming wild and free would certainly be enough to stir delight in any nature-loving seafarer, spotting Moby Dick’s doppelgänger is another thing altogether…Read Full Article
From Treehugger
ECONOMY
Superstorm Sandy Sends Jobless Claims Up Sharply
There were 439,000 first-time claims for unemployment insurance last week, up by 78,000 from the week before, the Employment and Training Administration says. Behind the big increase: Superstorm Sandy.…Read Full Article
From NPR: The Two-Way
PARENTING
The 13 Hidden College Expenses
For many families tuition is just the tip of the iceberg. There are many expenses that come along with being (or being the parent of) a college student can add up and cost much more than anticipated…Read Full Article
LAW
BP Pleads Guilty, Will Pay $4 Billion in Criminal Penalties for Gulf Oil Spill
Oil giant BP has agreed to plead guilty to criminal misconduct related to the 2010 Gulf Oil spill and will pay a record $4 billion in criminal penalties…Read Full Article
From NPR: The Two-Way
ENVIRONTMENT
77% of Americans Think Fighting Climate Change Should be a Priority
The latest survey from the Yale Project on Climate Change Communication finds that that many Americans want to address climate change.…Read Full Article
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