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Santos Expulsion?

This week, the House of Representatives is gearing up for a third, and potentially momentous, vote to remove Rep. George Santos (R, NY-3) from his congressional seat. This follows a report by the House Ethics Committee earlier this month, which accused the 35-year-old of campaign fraud, improper use of campaign funds, and additional federal offenses. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R, LA-4) declared that a vote on the motion for Santos' removal is scheduled for tomorrow.

Santos, currently in his inaugural term and facing 23 federal fraud charges in New York, has withstood two previous attempts at expulsion. These charges emerged after a federal investigation was launched in response to allegations last year that Santos fabricated or embellished significant portions of his resume and personal background. Santos, acknowledging the likelihood of his expulsion in this third vote, has stated that he will not seek re-election next year. Expelling Santos from the House will require a two-thirds supermajority vote, a rare occurrence with only five precedents in U.S. history.

In a striking display amid the expulsion proceedings, a 15-foot inflatable effigy of Santos was observed near the U.S. Capitol this week.

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Taylor Swift Is the Most-Streamed Artist of 2023 On Spotify

Spotify Wrapped revealed that in 2023, Swift emerged as the year's top-streamed artist worldwide, amassing over 26.1 billion streams since the start of the year. This achievement marks a significant milestone as the pop icon surpassed Puerto Rican reggaetón sensation Bad Bunny, who was the reigning champion of this title for three consecutive years starting from 2020.

In 2023, Bad Bunny now occupies the second position, with The Weeknd securing the third spot. Drake follows closely in fourth place, and regional Mexican artist Peso Pluma rounds out the top five.

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Cellphone Tracking Study?

The common perception is that large urban areas are hubs of diversity, where individuals from various walks of life converge and connect. However, recent studies suggest that in major cities, people predominantly engage with others who share their socioeconomic status. In contrast, those in smaller towns and rural regions tend to experience a wider range of social interactions.

A team of researchers, led by Stanford University and utilizing mobile phone data, discovered that in larger cities, there are limited occasions for people to interact briefly with individuals from different economic backgrounds. Published on Nov. 29 in the journal Nature, these findings highlight a contrast to the often-expected cosmopolitan nature of cities. The research suggests that deliberate choices in urban planning and design are necessary to foster the diverse interactions that are typically associated with urban environments.

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