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Marches against femicide. A costly French con. Citizens assisting NASA. Grab a cup of coffee and settle in. Here’s what you might have missed during a busy news week.

Oprah’s book recommendation sparks controversy

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Violence against women in Mexico

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A climate negotiator who is actually optimistic

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Eight acts are nominated the Grammys best new artist award. In case you haven’t heard of them yet, we’ve done the hard work for you. Here’s what you should know about each nominee, including similar artists, to make you feel like a pro.

What’s spreading faster than the coronavirus

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A multi-million dollar French scam

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Top executives at the Global Center on Adaptation believe human inaction plays a role in threats from disasters. Ban Ki-moon and Patrick Verkooijen explain why fires and floods prove the need for action on climate change.

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Children with bandanas covering their faces and rifles in their hands are joining a self-defense militia. The young boys, ages 6-12, are training to protect their community against criminal groups in Mexico.