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+ why does the value of Beanie Babies change? US Edition - Today's top story: Fiber is your body's natural guide to weight management – rather than cutting carbs out of your diet, eat them in their original fiber packaging instead [View in browser]( US Edition | 9 July 2023 [The Conversation] [The Conversation]( Happy Sunday – and welcome to the best of The Conversation. Here are a few of our recently published stories: - [Tuberculosis on the rise for first time in decades after COVID-19 interrupted public health interventions and increased inequality]( - [China’s ties to Cuba and growing presence in Latin America raise security concerns in Washington, even as leaders try to ease tensions]( - [Meta's Threads is surging, but mass migration from Twitter is likely to remain an uphill battle]( I was about 8 when a friend’s family took me camping on the northern shore of Lake Superior in Canada. We were 60 miles or so from the nearest town, and I still remember the brilliance of the Milky Way from that isolated shoreline. The captivating sight has haunted me since, because I never experienced anything like it again. But some people are more intentional in seeking out dark-sky experiences. In one of our editors’ picks last week, Vahe Peroomian, a professor of physics and astronomy at USC Dornsife, describes his own adventures in “astro-tourism” and offers some practical tips for planning a trip to see not only the Milky Way but [other delights of the night sky, like eclipses and meteor showers](. Later this week we’ll bring you stories about the few mosquito repellents that actually work, global lithium bottlenecks and affirmative action in Brazil. Emily Costello Director of Collaborations + Local News Readers' picks Whole foods like unprocessed fruits, vegetables and grains are typically high in fiber. Tanja Ivanova/Moment via Getty Images [Fiber is your body’s natural guide to weight management – rather than cutting carbs out of your diet, eat them in their original fiber packaging instead]( Christopher Damman, University of Washington Many processed foods strip carbs of their natural fibers. Eating foods with an ideal total carbohydrate-to-fiber ratio can help with weight management and improve overall health. - [400 years ago, philosopher Blaise Pascal was one of the first to grapple with the role of faith in an age of science and reason]( David Hoinski, West Virginia University Blaise Pascal, a mathematician and a Catholic theologian, born 400 years ago, left a deep and lasting influence on the world that can be felt today. - [The Global South is on the rise – but what exactly is the Global South?]( Jorge Heine, Boston University Terms like ‘Third World’ and ‘developing nations’ have long fallen out of fashion. - [By ‘helping’ wild animals, you could end their freedom or even their lives – here’s why you should keep your distance]( Julian Avery, Penn State A newborn bison calf in Yellowstone National Park had to be euthanized after a visitor handled it in May 2023 – a recent example of how trying to help wild animals often harms them. - [A subtle symphony of ripples in spacetime – astronomers use dead stars to measure gravitational waves produced by ancient black holes]( Chris Impey, University of Arizona Astronomers have for the first time detected the background hum of gravitational waves likely caused by merging black holes. Editors' picks In 2024, much of the eastern United States will fall in the path of a total solar eclipse, like the one pictured. Diane Miller/The Image Bank via Getty images [Astro-tourism – chasing eclipses, meteor showers and elusive dark skies from Earth]( Vahe Peroomian, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences With two eclipses and several meteor showers coming up, an astronomy professor shares travel tips for viewing astronomical phenomena. - [AI is an existential threat – just not the way you think]( Nir Eisikovits, UMass Boston From open letters to congressional testimony, some AI leaders have stoked fears that the technology is a direct threat to humanity. The reality is less dramatic but perhaps more insidious. - [Jenin has long been seen as the capital of Palestinian resistance and militancy – the latest raid will do little to shake that reputation]( Maha Nassar, University of Arizona Israeli troops have withdrawn after two days of fighting in a camp in the occupied West Bank. But Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that it would not be a ‘one-time action.’ - [How fine dining in Europe and the US came to exclude immigrant cuisine and how social media is pushing back – podcast]( Daniel Merino, The Conversation; Nehal El-Hadi, The Conversation Immigrant chefs and cuisines are often constrained by Eurocentric definitions of what constitutes good food. As immigrant groups become more assimilated into US culture, so does their food. - [Why are some Beanie Babies worth more than others? Prices for collectibles are about supply and demand]( Christophe Spaenjers, University of Colorado Boulder An expert in high-end collectibles explains why certain items can become valuable – and also how they can lose worth. News Quiz 🧠- [The Conversation U.S. weekly news quiz]( Test your knowledge with a weekly quiz drawn from some of our favorite stories. Questions this week on Florida, immigrants, wildfires and paper clip maximization. Like this newsletter? You might be interested in our other weekly emails: [Science Editors' Picks]( • [This Week in Religion]( • [Politics Weekly]( About The Conversation: We're a nonprofit news organization dedicated to [helping academic experts share ideas with the public](. We can give away our articles thanks to the help of foundations, universities and readers like you. 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