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2. Beyond Brexit: The Greek economy is still weighing down Europe.
By Helena Smith in the Guardian
3. Remember when selling out was a bad thing?
By Catherine Baab-Muguira in Quartz
4. Why do we believe homelessness is linked to mental illness?
By Livia Gershon in JSTOR Daily
5. These smart dumpsters can tell a garbage truck when they’re full — and save cities money.
By Brittany Shoot in Smithsonian

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