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Why Are We Still Debating What Makes a City Smart?
Smart cities should prioritize people over technology. Success requires focusing on people, processes, and technologies—in that order—to improve quality of life and create places people choose to live.

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The New Pope Transcends Borders and Ideologies
Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected Pope Leo XIV, becoming the first American pope in Catholic history. With his Augustinian background and international experience, he emphasizes unity, service to the poor, and bridge-building.

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In Memoriam: Pope Francis
Pope Francis, who died on April 21, 2025 at age 88, was the first pope from the Americas and Southern Hemisphere. Known for his humility, he championed the poor and environmental causes.RetryClaude can make mistakes. Please double-check responses.

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Are We Witnessing the Death of the Foreign Aid Supply Chain?
The article discusses US foreign aid's history, moral dimensions, and recent challenges. It argues that eliminating aid harms US security, economy, and global reputation, and calls for restoring its moral purpose despite current political opposition.

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Personal Dispatches: Reflections on today’s society through the lens of Fortune Magazine December 1941
A rare 1941 Fortune Magazine features Fernand Leger's vibrant lithograph and discusses "The Great Flight of Culture" as European artists and intellectuals immigrated to America during WWII, representing what Fortune called the third major wave of immigration shaping American society.

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International Day of Happiness 2025
The article discusses America's declining happiness rankings, highlighting how Nordic countries lead in happiness due to workplace trust, transparency, equity, and candor, suggesting businesses should cultivate gratitude and social capital among employees.
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Personal Dispatches: Reflections on today’s society through the lens of Fortune Magazine December 1941

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Christmas 2024
Christmas markets originated in medieval Europe, with Dresden hosting the first true Christmas market in 1434. Today, over 1,400 markets operate worldwide, offering traditional crafts, food, and festivities in cities from Vienna to New York.

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You Want Employees to Question Your Operations
The article emphasizes the importance of encouraging employees to ask good questions for innovation. It outlines how to ask effective questions, including the "5 Whys" technique, and emphasizes that questioning skills should be developed throughout organizations.

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Human Rights Day 2024
Human Rights Day, observed on December 10, commemorates the UN's 1948 adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This year's theme, "Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now," promotes speaking up against injustice and protecting universal rights.

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Thanksgiving 2024
The Mayflower Compact, signed in 1620, was America's first governance document, created to resolve conflicts between religious Separatists and non-Separatist passengers. It established shared rules and demonstrated how diverse groups could peacefully coexist.