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Why baseball glove company Nokona stands out on the field
With spring training in full swing, baseball players are flashing leather all over the field. In recent decades, much sports equipment has been made overseas but one company refuses to export its ...CBS News - 6d -
How to fix America’s broken healthcare system? Follow this country’s example.
Why copying Germany’s system would give Americans less costly, more efficient medical treatmentMarketWatch - 3d -
Specs appeal: why are ‘slutty little glasses’ suddenly everywhere?
Barely-there, wire-frame glasses are comfortable, unisex and a design classic – and all over the high street. Jurassic World Rebirth may be the most anticipated film of the summer, but it’s not the ...The Guardian - 43m -
Here’s how ‘DOGE’ cuts, safety fears and a slowing economy are combining to hurt airlines
American Airlines now sees a much bigger Q1 loss, and Southwest said less government travel hurt revenue.MarketWatch - 3d -
Here's why banks don't want the CFPB to disappear
For years, American financial companies have fought the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau — the chief U.S. consumer finance watchdog — in the courts and media, portraying the agency as ...NBC News - 4d -
Why Ukraine hopes Trump minerals deal will win back US support
American and Ukrainian officials meet in Saudi Arabia for ceasefire talks and to revive a critical mineral dealBBC News - 4d -
Meet the federal worker who went rogue: ‘I hope that it lights a fire under people’
To billionaire Elon Musk and his cost-cutting team at the Department of Government Efficiency, Karen Ortiz may just be one of many faceless bureaucratsABC News - 4d -
Why these 2 states didn't 'spring forward' to daylight saving time this morning
You may have been groggy this morning thanks to our clocks “springing forward” an hour overnight. Unless, of course, you live in either of the two states that don’t observe daylight saving time.The Hill - 5d -
Why I quit my homestead dream just as farmer tradwives became mainstream
Our homesteading journey began with self-sufficiency and a dream, but it evolved through loss and social media fame. How much do you spend on health and wellness a month? Our homesteading ...The Guardian - 19h -
‘Guess what? You don’t matter’: what Trump’s war on DEI means for every American who’s not a straight white man
The US government’s move to abolish diversity, equity and inclusion policies is a naked attempt to appeal to prejudice – but it may well backfire. Almost a decade ago, I started a business called ...The Guardian - 2d -
How much will the UK be hit by tariffs and what happens next?
How much will the UK be hit by US tariffs and what happens next?BBC News - 2d -
How Trump united Canada against him and flipped its election upside down
President Donald Trump may be pushing Americans further apart, but he’s brought Canadians closer together.NBC News - 43m -
Oracle won some big cloud contracts. Here’s why its stock is falling.
Oracle Corp. regaled Wall Street on Monday with talk about the future, enormous demand and some very large cloud-services contracts, but its stock continued a downward trend over concerns about ...MarketWatch - 3d -
Postal Service signs cost-cutting deal with DOGE
The United States Postal Service said it has signed a deal with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to cut costs at the agency. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy told congressional leaders ...The Hill - 1d -
Why is Donald Trump crashing the US economy? Because he’s high on his own supply of fake news | Jonathan Freedland
Addicted to Fox News and outlets even more extreme, the president finds support and justification for actions disastrous to Americans and the world. Not content with shattering the post-1945 ...The Guardian - 16h -
Altadena Residents Face High Costs as They Begin to Rebuild Their Homes
The realities of construction costs and insurance payments after the Eaton fire have set in for residents.The New York Times - Mar. 8 -
Chain-of-experts (CoE): A lower-cost LLM framework that increases efficiency and accuracy
Chain-of-experts chains LLM experts in a sequence, outperforming mixture-of-experts (MoE) with lower memory and compute costs.VentureBeat - 4d -
'Much better': DBacks' Jordan Montgomery feeling better after backfield game
After struggling last weekend, Arizona Diamondbacks lefty Jordan Montgomery looked much better in a backfield game on Thursday afternoon.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Blackstone ditches Hipgnosis brand and renames $3bn music business ‘Recognition’
Investment group with rights to songs by Shakira will be ‘fundamentally different’ under unified structureFinancial Times - 3d -
Sen. Mark Kelly ditching his Tesla: 'Built and designed by an a‑‑hole'
Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly (D) says he’s looking for a “new ride” and is going to get rid of his Tesla, which he says was “built and designed by an a‑‑hole.” “I’m here in Washington driving to work ...The Hill - 16h -
From busy airports to savings, here's what to know about spring break travel
Airlines and airports say they expect to be busier than ever during spring break, which covers much of March and April. AAA says on average domestic air fares are up 7% from last year, while hotels ...CBS News - 1d -
The Rising Cost of Trump’s Chaos
Confusion over trade policy is a drag on the economy as businesses slow hiring and reduce investments. Four entrepreneurs explain exactly how they’re being hit.Inc. - 13h -
How Foreign Aid Cuts Are Setting the Stage for Disease Outbreaks
Organizations funded by the United States helped keep dangerous pathogens in check around the world. Now many safeguards are gone, and Americans may pay the price.The New York Times - 6d -
Why Olympic medalist Omari Jones’ path to becoming ‘America’s next boxing superstar’ will be so difficult
2024 bronze medalist Omari Jones is the latest American boxer who will attempt turning Olympic success into professional dollars. But with the way the sport is changing, can the old formula still ...Yahoo Sports - 14h -
Can't Wait For Saturday Illinois defensive lineman Edwards has the right attitude
Mar. 14—*** Why do I like Pro Day so much? Because players realize their time at Illinois is running out and often reflect on their journey. A pack of reporters saw touching moments from the eight ...Yahoo Sports - 18h -
Here's How Much Remedy Is Spending On Its Upcoming Games
Finnish game developer Remedy has published its annual report for 2024 , and included in the document is the disclosure of how much money the company is spending on its upcoming games. This is ...GameSpot - 1d -
US Capitol Police chief retiring in May
U.S. Capitol Police Chief J. Thomas Manger is retiring in early May after serving more than four decades in law enforcement. Manger, who was hired after the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, ...The Hill - 3d -
How much does cryptocrime pay?
Long ‘pig butchering’, short ransomware was the trade of 2024Financial Times - 1d -
The most important .186 hitter in the majors? Why everybody loves Austin Hedges
Tim Kurkjian reveals why baseball's best backup catcher is a hit in the clubhouse.ESPN - 4d -
Should the Commanders be concerned about why Laremy Tunsil was available?
Why did the Texans trade Laremy Tunsil to the Commanders? Should Washington be concerned?Yahoo Sports - 22h -
The Dangerously High Cost of Tolerating Trump
Making government more efficient is an admirable goal. But this administration is bent on destroying it, putting our lives and businesses at risk.Inc. - 3d -
‘I Thought I Was Going to Die Here’: 6 Days Trapped in a Car, Just Out of Sight
Brieonna Cassell crashed into a ditch, shattering bones and getting pinned inside. Just yards away from a road, she was determined to survive until help arrived.The New York Times - 1d -
These Republicans may vote against plan to fund the government
Republican Kentucky lawmakers Thomas Massie and Rand Paul may oppose the plan to pass a continuing resolution as a stopgap to fund the government until September. This comes as President Trump ...CBS News - 4d -
Microplastics may be stoking antibiotic resistance: Study
The microscopic shards of plastic found in every corner of the planet may be exacerbating antibiotic resistance, a new study has found. Bacteria exposed to these ubiquitous fragments, known as ...The Hill - 3d -
What could it cost for Jaguars to sign Rams' free agent WR Cooper Kupp?
If the Jacksonville Jaguars have any interest in signing Rams' free agent WR Cooper Kupp, what might it cost to do so?Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Cracks are emerging in the idea of America's economic exceptionalism
The U.S. economy and equity markets may be underperforming this year due to a surge in policy uncertainty, a decline in consumer sentiments, a delay in business investment, and a gradual weakening ...The Hill - 3d -
$1 billion in unclaimed tax refunds to expire soon: How to claim your money
The IRS warns that an estimated $1 billion in tax refunds from the 2021 tax year may become the property of the U.S. Treasury if over 1.1 million Americans do not file their tax returns by April ...The Hill - 3d -
Portugal is to hold an early election in May after minority government’s fall
Portugal's president has announced that the country will hold an early general election on May 18ABC News - 1d -
Go outside, ditch the phone, get humble: my top 10 Scandi life lessons after a decade in Denmark
After 12 years, we’ve said goodbye to one of the happiest countries on Earth. From friluftsliv (the joy of the open air) to janteloven (realising you’re no better than others) here’s what I’ve ...The Guardian - 6d -
‘Yellowstone’ star Barret Swatek is ditching her $65 million Hawaii hideaway to move back to Alabama
Swatek and her husband, Adam Weiss, are preparing to auction off the extravagant, beachfront Hawaii mansion.MarketWatch - 1d