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Economics of Warby Parker: Why It Sees Physical Retail as Key to Growth

Warby Parker was one of the original direct-to-consumer brands, but now, the eyeglass-maker’s sales are split about evenly between its more than 140 brick-and-mortar locations and its online store. WSJ’s Charity Scott explains why this split is Warby Parker’s secret sauce. Photo: Adam Falk/The Wall Street Journal




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The Cost of Becoming an Olympic Swimmer for Team USA

Becoming an Olympic swimmer is an aspiration for thousands of young athletes in the U.S. But it comes at a heavy cost. Club dues alone can set swimmers back thousands of dollars each year. Here’s a breakdown of what it can cost to become an Olympic swimmer.




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Recognize This ‘Squid Game’ Voice? Behind Netflix’s Global Dubbing Strategy

More Netflix viewers watched dubbed versions of the South Korean drama “Squid Game” than subtitled versions. WSJ met one of the show’s English-language voice actors to see how dubbing foreign content is fueling the streaming giant’s growth. Photo Illustration: Sharon Shi




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Economists: Home Builders Neglecting Entry-Level Market

Nela Richardson, chief economist for brokerage Redfin Corp., and Selma Hepp, chief economist for Zillow Group’s Trulia real-estate website, both said builders aren’t constructing enough entry-level housing to meet demand. They’re focusing more of their resources instead, the economists said, on building pricey homes for buyers with ample credit.




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Economists Assign Blame For Housing Shortage

The national supply of homes for sale is getting squeezed by the small amount of equity millions of would-be sellers have in their properties and relatively weak output from home builders, according to economists speaking Friday at a real-estate conference in Miami.




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Watch: Instagram Head Adam Mosseri Defends Apps’ Online Safety Record

Instagram’s top executive Adam Mosseri pushed back against some lawmakers’ assertions that social-media products are designed to be addictive, during a Senate Commerce subcommittee hearing Wednesday. Photo: Drew Angerer/Getty Images




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Guinness World Records: ടൈറ്റിൽ ചേർക്കാൻ അനുമതി നൽകുന്നത് ​വ്യക്തി​ഗത ​ഗിന്നസ് റെക്കോർഡ് ലഭിച്ചവർക്ക് മാത്രമെന്ന് 'ആ​ഗ്രഹ്'

Guinness World Record: 69 വർഷം പിന്നിടുന്ന ഗിന്നസ് റെക്കോർഡ്സിന്റെ ചരിത്രത്തിൽ ഇതുവരെ ലോകത്താകമാനമായി 53, 000 പേർക്കാണ് ഈ ഗിന്നസ് ടൈറ്റിൽ ലഭിച്ചിട്ടുള്ളത്.




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Youtube Shorts Are Getting Longer—From 60 Seconds to 3 Minutes

YouTube has announced an update to YouTube Shorts, making it easier and more fun for creators. YouTube has confirmed it is extending the ability to create longer vertical videos. This has come after many creators asked YouTube to allow them to




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Samsung Health App Update Brings Medical Records Integration and Enhanced Tracking Features

Samsung Health is expanding its role as a personal health management tool with the latest app update, allowing users to view their medical records alongside new features for tracking medications and food. This enhancement marks a major step forward in making




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Rohit Sharma, Wife Ritika Sajdeh Expecting Second Child?

Rohit Sharma's participation in the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia is uncertain. Initially, Rohit expressed doubts about playing in Perth due to personal reasons. However, recent reports indicate he might travel to Australia with the initial group of




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From Wins to Whiffs, Steam’s New Game Recording Tool Now Available for All Players

Steam just made capturing gameplay a lot easier. The new Steam Game Recording tool, now out of beta and available to all users, brings a built-in recording solution right into the Steam client. This addition is set to be a game-changer




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vivo Ignites Smartphone Photography Passion in India with Second Edition of "Imagine" Awards

vivo India announced the launch of the second edition of the vivo Imagine Smartphone Photography Awards, designed to encourage photographers across India to explore their creative potential. This year, the awards will be led by acclaimed writer and filmmaker Zoya Akhtar,




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Samriddhi Highway: Mahayuti's Landmark Initiative Transforming Maharashtra's Economic Landscape

The groundbreaking initiative by the Mahayuti Government, led by Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to construct the Samriddhi Highway has transformed Maharashtra's landscape. This highway, the first high-speed road in India, named the Hindu Hrudayasmrat Balasaheb Thackeray Maharashtra Samriddhi Highway, spans




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AI'S Triumph: Nobel Prize Recognising Pioneering Work

It's a Nobel moment for Artificial Intelligence. Purists often frown at the mention of Artificial Intelligence (AI). It has long been relegated to the periphery of science, dismissed by many as a mere novelty or, at best, a secondary discipline. But




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Amazon Great Indian Festival 2024 Achieves Record Sales With Over 11 Crore Visits In Opening Days

The Amazon Great Indian Festival 2024 began on September 27 with 24-hour early access to Prime members. This event marked the most successful opening for sellers and brand partners on Amazon.in. In just the first two days, there were nearly 11




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India's $10 Billion Bet on Becoming a 6G Superpower—Here's How India Plans to Dominate the Next-Gen Tech

On Tuesday, at the Indian Mobile Congress 2024 (IMC), Union Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia announced that India is poised to become a global leader in 6G technology. With a robust foundation laid by the widespread adoption of 4G and 5G,




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Living Alone? 5 Home Decor Ideas To Spruce Up Your Bachelor Pad

A bachelor pad is a home specifically for single men that are designed in a fashion that caters to their needs. The concept of a bachelor pad is prominent in urban areas where people migrate for work. Typically, a




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6 Best Ideas To Decorate With Greenery In Your Home

Adding greenery to your home is the most economical and creative way to spruce up your home. Beautiful plants or greenery via design elements help add a lovely green sheen to any corner or space. From ho-hum to beautiful, you can




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6 Decor Tips To Add A Luxurious Vibe To Your Living Room

If you always wanted to replicate the plush-looking living room look featured in home decor magazines and simply brushed off the idea thinking it will cost the earth, then it's time you change this decor perspective for good. For a start,




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An Easy Guide For Decorating A Foyer

A foyer area equals the 'impression card' for your home. Simply because that's the first thing everyone notices before entering your home. So it is extremely crucial that you present the foyer zone in such a way that it gives a




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How To Use Ottomans In 6 Different Ways To Decorate Your Home

You may not have heard of Ottomans, but they can add oomph to your decor in numerous ways. This functional piece of furniture is extremely versatile and can be placed anywhere in your home. If you are bored of adding




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Exclusive: This Bengaluru-Based Green Initiative Is Turning Christmas Decorations Into Plants

Maybe Christmas is one of the most wonderful times of the year across the globe, but it is high time that we accept, it is a wasteful one as well. We all know how festive seasons are full of traditions and




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Sustainable Beauty 101: 6 Hacks To Make Your Beauty Routine Eco-Friendly

Making the switch to a more environmentally friendly beauty regimen is easier than you might imagine. Making a few thoughtful adjustments, such as selecting multipurpose items and do-it-yourself substitutes, can help you drastically cut waste, lessen your environmental effects, and have




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SRK Birthday Special: Decoding His Iconic Style Statements - Get Inspired!

Shah Rukh Khan, well-known for his elegant yet approachable style, makes a statement with each presentation by fusing traditional elegance with contemporary elements. The Bollywood king's penchant for timeless appeal with a contemporary twist characterizes his ageless sense of style. He




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Timetable for Punjab Senior Secondary Exams Released : View Now!

The time table for the Punjab Senior Secondary Board Examinations (PSSBE) has been published for the class 12 students. The Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) has made an announcement about the board exams schedule that are set to begin on February




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Kia Seltos Second Generation Update: Design Changes & Hybrid Technology

The Kia Seltos, launched in August 2019, has become a key player in the mid-size SUV market. Its modern design and extensive features have made it a standout model. This vehicle accounts for over 48% of Kia's sales in India, highlighting




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DNA TV Show: Why RBI increasing gold reserves amid record high price of yellow metal

By the end of September, the RBI had a total of 855 tonnes of gold, of which 510.5 tonnes were kept safe within India.




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Sanju Samson Birthday: Unique record held by Kerala cricketer in T20I that even MS Dhoni couldn't attain

Samson's journey has not been easy. New T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav and head coach Gautam Gambhir gave him confidence after a disappointing tour of Sri Lanka earlier this year when he struggled with form




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IND vs SA: Varun Chakravarthy takes 5-wicket-haul but enters THIS unwanted record in 2nd T20I

South Africa on Sunday secured a three-wicket win against India in the second T20I to level the series 1-1.




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Afghanistan Star Rahmanullah Gurbaz breaks Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar's record, achieves THIS massive feat

This remarkable achievement came during a thrilling match against Bangladesh in Sharjah




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Berjis Desai's crime thriller "Murder at the Racecourse" keeps you on the edge

Desai, a former journalist, is also a former racing steward and thoroughbred horse breeder, draws from his deep knowledge of the racing world and brings his signature storytelling style to craft a tale that combines authenticity with a Hitchcockian level of suspense.




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Delhi reports record high chikungunya, malaria cases in 5 years

The number of chikungunya cases in 2020 stood at 111, in 2021, there were 89 cases, in 2022, 48 cases, and in 2023, 65 cases.




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Meet Susie Wiles, Donald Trump's new White House Chief of Staff, creates history by becoming 1st woman to hold post

After briefly managing Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman's 2012 presidential campaign, she ran Trump's 2016 effort in Florida, when his win in the state helped him clinch the White House. She has a history with Ron DeSantis.




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Donald Trump's second term worries Elon Musk's transgender daughter, says....

Wilson on Thursday announced her plans to leave America after Donald Trump reclaimed the US presidency. She said that she doesn't see a future in the country.




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Donald Trump marks second term victory with formation of inaugural committee for 2025

President-elect Donald Trump announced the formation of his inaugural committee which will organize and celebrate his inauguration on January 20, 2025. This follows Trump's victory in the 2024 US presidential election, securing his second term in the White House after a comeback from his loss to President Joe Biden in 2020.




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Can Kamala Harris still become US President after losing election to Donald Trump? Know how it's possible

Some Democrats urge President Biden to step down so Kamala Harris despite losing to Trump to become the first...




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Meet Dr Priti Challa, Kangana Ranaut film director Krish Jagarlamudi's second wife, she leads...

The 47-year-old is one of the most renowned gynaecologists and obstetricians in Hyderabad.




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Delhi AQI update: Air quality worsens to 'very poor' level at 349, becomes 'severe' in these areas

In some areas of the national capital, the air quality dropped to the severe category, with an AQI in the range of 400.




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A 150 years record of polycyclic aromatic compounds in the Sihailongwan Maar Lake, Northeast China: impacts of socio-economic developments and pollution control

Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2024, 26,1748-1759
DOI: 10.1039/D4EM00309H, Paper
Jianing Zhang, Chong Wei, Yongming Han, Benjamin A. Musa Bandowe, Dewen Lei, Wolfgang Wilcke
The geochemical composition of sediment cores can serve as a proxy for reconstructing past human and nature-driven environmental and climatic changes.
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Assessment of occurrence, source appointment, and ecological risks of pharmaceuticals and personal care products in the water–sediment interface of Qiantang River in the Hangzhou region

Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2024, 26,1887-1897
DOI: 10.1039/D4EM00355A, Paper
Yang Wan, Ziming Wang, Kaiping Xu, Wei Wang, Pengcheng Yao, Aiju You
TCS exhibited the highest concentration across different phases and seasons in QTR, and TCS posed high risks in surface water and low risks in sediment across all sampling sites.
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The gas phase ozonolysis and secondary OH production of cashmeran, a musk compound from fragrant volatile chemical products

Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4EM00452C, Paper
Ayomide A. Akande, Nadine Borduas-Dedekind
We quantified the lifetime of cashmeran, a musk compound, against 20 ppbv of O3 to be 85 days. In the presence of O2, cashmeran may influence the oxidative capacity indoors via production of secondary OH radicals (up to 5.1 × 105 molec cm−3).
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How do ecosystem service functions affect ecological health? Evidence from the Yangtze River Economic Belt in China

Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4EM00296B, Paper
Wei Wang, Jun Yang, Guishan Yang, Chao Wu, Jie Yu
Ecosystem services serve as a bridge between social and economic impacts and ecological health.
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Women filmmakers of the African and Asian diaspora : decolonizing the gaze, locating subjectivity [Electronic book] / Gwendolyn Audrey Foster.

Carbondale : Southern Illinois University Press, 2008.




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Witchcraft continued [Electronic book] / ed. by Willem De Blecourt, Owen Davies.

Manchester : Manchester University Press, [2018]




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Vaccinating Britain : Mass vaccination and the public since the Second World War [Electronic book] / Gareth Millward.

Manchester : Manchester University Press, [2019]




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Unseen Flesh : Gynecology and Black Queer Worth-Making in Brazil [Electronic book] / Nessette Falu.

Durham : Duke University Press, [2023]




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Understanding British and European political issues : Second edition [Electronic book] / Krystyna McNaughton.

Manchester : Manchester University Press, [2018]




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Translocal Care across Kosovo's Borders : Reconfiguring Kinship along Gender and Generational Lines [Electronic book] / Carolin Leutloff-Grandits.

New York; Oxford : Berghahn Books, [2023]




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Sweden and ecological governance : Straddling the fence [Electronic book] / Lennart Lundqvist.

Manchester : Manchester University Press, [2018]




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Social, health, and economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and the epidemiological control measures : First results from SHARE Corona Waves 1 and 2 [Electronic book] / ed. by Axel Börsch-Supan, Anita Abramowska-Kmon, Karen Andersen-Ranberg, Agar B

Berlin ; Boston : De Gruyter, [2023]