Nermeen Nabil

This 3D model captures a rare tropical glacier before it’s gone

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This 3D model captures a rare tropical glacier before it’s gone

Nermeen Nabil May 31, 2026

When Klaus Thymann flew nearly 15,000 feet up into Indonesia’s remote highlands last November, he was racing...

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Californians and Texans are beefing over which state is better to live in

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Californians and Texans are beefing over which state is better to live in

Nermeen Nabil May 31, 2026

Catherine Falls Commercial/Getty Images This post originally appeared in the BI Today newsletter. You can sign up...

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Redistricting battle set to escalate ahead of 2028 elections

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Redistricting battle set to escalate ahead of 2028 elections

Nermeen Nabil May 31, 2026

For Americans fed up with partisan redistricting, there’s bad news on the horizon: The gerrymandering war is...

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GOP’s Bill Cassidy faces new decisions on bucking Trump

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GOP’s Bill Cassidy faces new decisions on bucking Trump

Nermeen Nabil May 31, 2026

Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) finds himself in a unique position: scorned by President Trump and out of...

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Proposed NDAs for federal workers spark diverse backlash

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Proposed NDAs for federal workers spark diverse backlash

Nermeen Nabil May 31, 2026

A proposal by the Trump administration to push federal workers to sign nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) has sparked...

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This is a make-or-break year for Google’s smart home line-up

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This is a make-or-break year for Google’s smart home line-up

Nermeen Nabil May 31, 2026

Google’s smart home line-up has been in limbo since 2024, when the company introduced the Google TV...

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I used Gemini and Claude as recipe apps, and only one was actually helpful

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I used Gemini and Claude as recipe apps, and only one was actually helpful

Nermeen Nabil May 31, 2026

Most people use AI tools to replace or augment productivity apps, but I take a more personalized approach to...

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As Kindle gets more restrictive, this Android E-Ink tablet feels refreshingly open

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As Kindle gets more restrictive, this Android E-Ink tablet feels refreshingly open

Nermeen Nabil May 31, 2026

As Amazon’s Kindle ecosystem increasingly feels designed to keep users within its walls, BOOX continues to carve...

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Google isn’t the one ruining Android. It’s the apps you use every day

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Google isn’t the one ruining Android. It’s the apps you use every day

Nermeen Nabil May 31, 2026

A recent report found that the US smartphone market is shrinking, and Android phones are taking the...

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I found an app that’s basically Good Lock for my Pixel — and I can’t live without it

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I found an app that’s basically Good Lock for my Pixel — and I can’t live without it

Nermeen Nabil May 31, 2026

As a part-time Google Pixel user, there’s one thing I miss dearly when switching over from my...

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Before Hemi And Viper-Powered Rams, These Two Pickups Were Modern Muscle Truck Pioneers

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Before Hemi And Viper-Powered Rams, These Two Pickups Were Modern Muscle Truck Pioneers

Nermeen Nabil May 31, 2026

Do you know which pickups paved the way for today’s muscle trucks? The story goes back to...

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Substack wants to have its HBO moment. Here are its plans to crack TV.

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Substack wants to have its HBO moment. Here are its plans to crack TV.

Nermeen Nabil May 31, 2026

Substack cofounder Hamish McKenzie envisions people watching and commenting on shows on the platform. Jeremy Cohen; Courtesy...

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24 retail CEOs made as much in a day as their typical employee earned in a year — and a big one didn’t

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24 retail CEOs made as much in a day as their typical employee earned in a year — and a big one didn’t

Nermeen Nabil May 31, 2026

Williams-Sonoma CEO Laura Alber was the highest-paid retail CEO last year. WEF Retail CEOs have a big,...

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I designed cybersecurity content for a bank. I still almost got roped into two scams when job hunting.

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I designed cybersecurity content for a bank. I still almost got roped into two scams when job hunting.

Nermeen Nabil May 31, 2026

Julius von Brunk is a graphic artist. Julius von Brunk Graphic artist Julius von Brunk said he...

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Delivery drivers say more customers are asking: Did you actually get my tip?

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Delivery drivers say more customers are asking: Did you actually get my tip?

Nermeen Nabil May 31, 2026

DoorDash and Walmart Spark delivery workers are talking to customers about their tips. Bloomberg/Getty Images Some DoorDash...

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Michelin Used To Award Eco-Friendly Green Stars, Now, Some Restaurants Want Them Back

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Michelin Used To Award Eco-Friendly Green Stars, Now, Some Restaurants Want Them Back

Nermeen Nabil May 31, 2026

You may know Michelin as a tire company, or associate it with the prestigious restaurant guide and...

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I’ve flown in business class on dozens of airlines. The seat I used to avoid is now my favorite as a parent.

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I’ve flown in business class on dozens of airlines. The seat I used to avoid is now my favorite as a parent.

Nermeen Nabil May 31, 2026

I used to go for pod-style suites when flying business class, but as a parent, I now...

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Cheers, jeers, and laughs: The speeches about AI that drew strong responses from 2026 grads

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Cheers, jeers, and laughs: The speeches about AI that drew strong responses from 2026 grads

Nermeen Nabil May 31, 2026

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, comedian Conan O’Brien, and Delta CEO Ed Bastian all talked to the...

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Mamdani’s housing plan looks a lot like other YIMBY darlings, like Austin and Minneapolis

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Mamdani’s housing plan looks a lot like other YIMBY darlings, like Austin and Minneapolis

Nermeen Nabil May 31, 2026

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani mentioned Austin as a city with successful affordable housing policies. benedek/Getty Images/iStockphoto Zohran...

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I moved from Germany to the US for my career. The high cost of living in California shocked me, but it’s worth it to live here.

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I moved from Germany to the US for my career. The high cost of living in California shocked me, but it’s worth it to live here.

Nermeen Nabil May 31, 2026

Christiane Schroeter. SLO Town Studios/SLO Town Studios Christiane Schroeter moved from Germany to the US to pursue...

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