We Need A Cure for the Curse of Digital Overabundance
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We need an AIPAC for Ukraine
What's clear is that if the United States is going to support Ukraine, we will need a higher level of political support for Ukraine over the next five to ten years, whether that support is for the ongoing conflict or for the country’s ...The Hill - Politics - Ukraine -
Column: The crackdown on student protesters shows exactly why we need them
As has happened throughout U.S. history, student demonstrations over Israel's war in Gaza are a prism of the wider world. Their activism must be taken seriously, for all our sakes.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Like Moths to a Flame? We May Need a New Phrase.
Over time researchers have found fewer of the insects turning up in light traps, suggesting they may be less attracted to some kinds of light than they once were.The New York Times - Science -
Ministers of Germany, Brazil, South Africa and Spain: why we need a global tax on billionaires
Finance chiefs say higher taxes for the super-rich are key to battling global inequality and climate crisis. Billionaires should pay minimum 2% wealth tax, say G20 ministersWhen the governors of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund ...The Guardian - World -
Why we need to stop using ‘pro-Palestine’ and ‘pro-Israel’ | Judith Levine
The safety and security of Palestinians and Jews are interdependent, so we should use language carefully. In reporting on the encampments springing up on college campuses across the US, the media seem to have convened a terminology confab and ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
Max Scherzer calls for umpire relegation system as Rangers pitcher starts rehab: 'We need to rank the umpires'
Scherzer is working back from offseason back surgeryCBS Sports - Sports -
‘Real hope’ for cancer cure as personal mRNA vaccine for melanoma trialled
Excitement among patients and researchers as custom-built jabs enter phase 3 trial. Doctors have begun trialling in hundreds of patients the world’s first personalised mRNA cancer vaccine for melanoma, as experts hailed its “gamechanging” ...The Guardian - World -
Chinese automakers redefine the car as a living space at Beijing Auto Show
The seemingly never-ending efforts of China’s electric car makers to redefine the automobile are on display at the nation’s largest annual auto showABC News - Tech -
Online retailer Shein is latest to face strict European Union digital regulations
Online fast-fashion retailer Shein must face the European Union’s strictest level of digital regulationsABC News - Tech -
Two died after UK shift from analogue to digital phone lines
Government says it met Virgin O2 chief executive and Ofcom after incidents last yearFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
‘Catfish,’ the TV Show That Predicted America’s Disorienting Digital Future
For 12 years, the MTV reality series “Catfish” has traveled the U.S., presenting hundreds of intimate snapshots of what can go wrong when the heart mixes with technology.The New York Times - Tech -
Two died after UK shift from analogue to digital phone lines
Government says it met Virgin O2 chief executive and Ofcom after incidents last yearFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
‘We Are So Back’ Is So Back
The phrase has become ubiquitous online as a way to celebrate life’s small pleasures — at least until “it’s so over.”The New York Times - Lifestyle -
13 Books We Read This Week
This week’s reviews include a case of hypochondria, Miami’s history with the CIA, the tiny homes of America and more.The Wall Street Journal - World -
What Marketers Should Know About Ibotta, the Digital Promotions Company That Just Went Public
The Walmart-backed company provides consumers with cash back and other deals in exchange for their purchase data.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Turkey is the latest country to launch a digital nomad visa—find out if you qualify and where to apply
Applicants must have an income of at least $36,000 USD a year or $3,000 a month.CNBC - Business -
NBA Playoffs: Nuggets erase double-digit deficit (again) to take 3-0 lead on Lakers (again)
The Nuggets have won 11 straight games over the Lakers.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NBA -
Digital ad market is finally on the mend, bouncing back from the 'dark days' of 2022
Earnings reports this week from Meta, Alphabet and Snap showed a solid recovery in the online ad market.CNBC - Business -
Why Putin needs Trump to win
Vladimir Putin is still counting on a Trump victory in November to take America off the field.The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Five affordable hearing-aid brands we love
Save money on a new hearing aid with the top budget-friendly hearing aids of 2024.CBS News - Top stories -
We Are Blowing the Fight to Contain Bird Flu
“There’s a fine line between one person and 10 people with H5N1.”The New York Times - Top stories -
The Enriching Love We Have for Our Dogs
We communicate with our deaf and blind cocker spaniel by scratching her ears and rubbing her tummy.The Wall Street Journal - World -
'We're not less athletic because we wear sparkles'
South London team Unity Allstars Black compete for the "three-peat" in Florida's cheerleadingBBC News - Top stories -
Biden needs to give Putin something to worry about
Anything would be more persuasive than Biden's "don't."The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Being Stuck in a Courtroom Is Just What Trump Needed
To win a political campaign, you want to put your candidate in a setting that provides a chance to excel. For Trump, that’s the trial.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
American Leaders Need to Close the Cookie Jar
They seem to have forgotten how. Fortunately, readers have some suggestions.The Wall Street Journal - World -
You Don't Need Crotonville to Make Work Meaningful
Even the daily office grind can be prayerful.The Wall Street Journal - World -
America needs to treat ‘the cloud’ as critical infrastructure
Microsoft’s cut-throat approach is a national security risk the United States cannot abide.The Hill - Politics -
What to do if you are in debt and need help
What help and options are available to people struggling with debt repayments?BBC News - Top stories -
What photo ID do you need?
People will need to show photo ID at polling stations when voting in the local elections on 2 May.BBC News - Top stories -
It's One of the Last Pristine Coral Reefs on Earth. Should We Be Visiting It?
The Raja Ampat archipelago of Indonesia looms large in the imaginations of underwater adventurers. But by visiting its relatively untouched reefs are we protecting them—or threatening them?The Wall Street Journal - World -
'We will call him President Trump': Defense lawyers vacillate between honorifics
Former President Donald Trump has been called a lot of names in the first six days of his New York hush-money trial.NBC News - Top stories -
It's One of the Last Pristine Coral Reefs on Earth. Should We Be Visiting It?
The Raja Ampat archipelago of Indonesia looms large in the imaginations of underwater adventurers. But by visiting its relatively untouched reefs are we protecting them—or threatening them?The Wall Street Journal - World -
Four Verts: A few NFL Draft trades that we really hope happen
Imagine Minnesota trading up for Drake Maye, putting him in the NFC North with Caleb Williams and Jordan Love. Or the Jags getting Trevor Lawrence a star WR.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
2024 NFL Draft Care/Don't Care: Minnesota's QB conundrum, the WR bonanza and more
Fantasy football analyst Matt Harmon reveals his final thoughts on the eve of the 2024 NFL Draft, including what the Vikings will do at the most important position.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
‘Are we joking?’: Venice residents protest as city starts charging visitors to enter
Day-trippers will have to pay €5 to visit Italian city under scheme designed to protect it from excess tourism. Authorities in Venice have been accused of transforming the famous lagoon city into a “theme park” as a long-mooted entrance fee for ...The Guardian - World -
'We will call him President Trump': Defense lawyers vacillate between honorifics
Former President Donald Trump has been called a lot of names in the first six days of his New York hush-money trial.NBC News - Politics -
'We lost £26,000 in a year' - shoplifting hits record in England and Wales
Shoplifting was up by 37% in the year to December 2023, the highest since records began in 2003.BBC News - Top stories -
‘We want to work freely’: Slovakian journalists protest against media overhaul
Government accused of trying to undermine independent media with move to replace public broadcaster RTVS. Europe live – latest updatesJournalists in Slovakia are protesting against a government move to overhaul the country’s public broadcaster, ...The Guardian - World -
Hollywood, accusers condemn reversal of Weinstein conviction: 'We know what happened'
Harvey Weinstein accusers and others in Hollywood have condemned a New York appeals court's decision to reverse the disgraced producer's rape conviction.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment