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The government can help people in need —and the Social Security Administration just proved it
It turns out simply using the U.S. mail is a powerful way to help vulnerable Americans.The Hill - Politics -
Embracer's Name Is Going Away, CEO Denies It's Due To Backlash And Controversy
Video game giant Embracer won't have that name for much longer. As part of the company's recent announcement that it's splitting into three distinct companies, the Swedish giant also confirmed that the name Embracer is going away.. Current ...GameSpot - Tech -
Arne Slot: the overachiever and ‘good guy’ who can spark a revolution
Frontrunner to take charge at Liverpool did not make a big impression as a player but has resemblances to Jürgen Klopp. Liverpool’s move for the Feyenoord coach, Arne Slot, has been described by Ajax fans as “the best news of the year”. Troubled ...The Guardian - World -
What to know about Zyn, the tiny nicotine pouch that's sparked a big health debate
A small nicotine pouch called Zyn is sparking big debates about the benefits and risks of new products from tobacco companiesABC News - Top stories -
Investors Cheer AI Spending Boom in Big Tech---Just Not at Meta
Meta had its worst trading day in 18 months after warning of years of AI investment. Shares of Microsoft and Google parent Alphabet rallied.The Wall Street Journal - Tech -
Can Zendaya make the leap from tween idol to Hollywood heavyweight?
The 27-year-old American actor has gone from the Disney channel to new classy arthouse threesome drama Challengers, via a massive blockbuster and a hot-button TV series. So can she convince as an Oscar contender?. Actor-model-producer Zendaya ...The Guardian - World -
2 Words Explain Why Netflix Just Announced an Unexpected and Controversial Change
It's all about how you measure success.Inc. - Business - Netflix -
Social Security’s COLA formula could change under new proposal — and mean higher benefits for seniors
Using a different index to measure Social Security’s cost-of-living adjustment could better reflect senior spendingMarketWatch - Business -
Starbucks Is Making a Big Change That Will Make Some People Very Happy (and Others Not So Much)
With more than 36,000 stores in 84 markets worldwide, when Starbucks makes a change, it has a tremendous impact.Inc. - Business -
After 57 Years, Southwest Airlines Is Considering a Big Change That Could Delight Everyone
Southwest Airlines has long been all about cutting costs. This possible change is all about adding revenue.Inc. - Business -
Daisy Ridley Says "Nothing Can Prepare You" For How Star Wars Changes Your Life
Nearly nine years ago, Daisy Ridley made her first appearance as Rey in Star Wars: The Force Awakens before reprising her role in the two sequels that followed. More recently, Ridley signed on to return as Rey in another sequel that will begin a ...GameSpot - Tech -
Superman Star Nation Fillion Is Embracing The Green Lantern's Flaws
Although Nathan Fillion has lent his voice to Green Lantern Hal Jordan in animation, his upcoming role in the new Superman film will be as Guy Gardner, another Green Lantern from Earth who just might be one of the biggest jerks in the world. In ...GameSpot - Tech -
Beetroot and beefless bourguignon as Paris Olympics embraces vegetarian cuisine
Top chefs say the Games will rebrand French gastronomy as a showcase for plant-based food . It will boast the world’s biggest salad bar, offer fans vegetarian hotdogs and bring in up to half a million bananas by boat to meet athletes’ insatiable ...The Guardian - World - Olympics -
Should US manufacturing policy embrace job restoration or retraining?
An important question is unresolved: Namely, does the focus on increasing manufacturing jobs make for good economic policy?The Hill - Politics -
Process raw materials in Africa, urges top environmentalist
Few economic and social benefits will come to Africans if processing is all done overseas, says Wanjira Mathai. Africa must take greater control in the industries it supplies with raw materials to lift its people from poverty and seize its own ...The Guardian - World -
Boeing Crash Families Urge U.S. to Prosecute the Company
Financial losses continue to increase as some survivors of two 737 crashes say the company should face criminal fraud charges.Inc. - Business -
Pelosi urges Gaza campus protesters to target Hamas
The Biden ally says outrage about the situation in Gaza is justified but protesters should condemn Hamas too.BBC News - Top stories -
Nootbaar, Gibson spark Cardinals to 5-1 victory over Diamondbacks
Lars Nootbaar drove in two runs and Kyle Gibson pitched six effective innings, lifting the St. Louis Cardinals to a 5-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks in the finale of three-game seriesABC News - Sports - MLB -
How the Columbia protests sparked campus demonstrations across the country
The decision by Columbia University’s president to call in the New York Police Department to clear pro-Palestinian protesters from the campus last week appears to have sparked the spate of increasingly strident demonstrations.NBC News - Top stories -
Twenty-nine pilot whales dead after mass stranding on WA beach
Up to 160 whales have beached themselves at Toby Inlet near Dunsborough, more than 250km south of Perth. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastAuthorities are ...The Guardian - World -
Concord outbids Blackstone for rights to songs by Shakira, Justin Timberlake
The Nashville music producer, which is being financed by Apollo Global Management, outbid private equity giant BlackstoneMarketWatch - Business -
Santos under fire after Lima’s brief return sparks volley of protest
Female players claim they feel punished after coming forward anonymously to report sexual and moral harassment. Moving the Goalposts: sign up for our free newsletterSantos found themselves at the centre of controversy this month when the Brazilian ...The Guardian - World -
‘Recipe for disaster’: Venice entry fee sparks confusion and protest on day one
Some residents say €5 fee aimed at curbing tourist numbers goes against principle of freedom of movement. For more than 160 years, visitors have been arriving at Venezia Santa Lucia train station and disembarking straight into the heart of one of ...The Guardian - World -
Reid edges Monk in closest-ever NBA 6th Man vote
Timberwolves forward Naz Reid was named the 2023-24 NBA Sixth Man of the Year on Wednesday night.ESPN - Sports - NBA -
Naming and shaming banks is a regulatory insight too far
The Financial Conduct Authority already has deterrence tools at its disposalFinancial Times - Business -
Warriors star Curry named Clutch Player of Year
Warriors star Stephen Curry finished ahead of DeMar DeRozan and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to win the NBA's Clutch Player of the Year Award.ESPN - Sports -
States Take On China in the Name of National Security
State officials, overriding local interests such as new investment and jobs, say they are acting where Congress hasn’t to address American distrust of Beijing.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
'Japan's Holocaust' Review: War Crimes in the Emperor's Name
Numerous atrocities accompanied Japan’s assaults on its Asian neighbors in World War II.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Billionaire tax to bolster Social Security popular in swing states
Voters in swing states are overwhelmingly supportive of taxing billionaires to support Social Security benefits, a new survey found. More than three-fourths — 77 percent — of voters across seven key swing states approved of the idea of raising ...The Hill - Politics -
Sadiq Khan urges Labour to pursue UK-EU youth mobility deal
London mayor tells FT that scheme would be ‘incredibly important’ for capital after Labour shunned proposalFinancial Times - Business -
Sadiq Khan urges Labour to pursue UK-EU youth mobility deal
London mayor tells FT that scheme would be ‘incredibly important’ for capital after Labour shunned proposalFinancial Times - World -
Social Media Has Overwhelmed America's Main Nonprofit Fighting Child Exploitation
A WSJ analysis and a Stanford report find the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children is contending with outdated technology and legal constraints as the number of reports soars.The Wall Street Journal - Tech -
Allies of bruised Spanish PM Sánchez urge him to stay on
Opposition warns of power vacuum as premier decries ‘harassment’ culminating in graft investigation into wifeFinancial Times - World -
Allies of bruised Spanish PM Sánchez urge him to stay on
Opposition warns of power vacuum as premier decries ‘harassment’ culminating in graft investigation into wifeFinancial Times - Business -
MEPs urged to fight far right as they head home to campaign for European elections
European parliament term ends with warnings about dangers of disinformation and authoritarian forces. The starting gun has been fired on the next European parliamentary elections with more than 600 MEPs departing Strasbourg urged to use their ...The Guardian - World -
Boeing crash victims' families urge DOJ to criminally prosecute company
Families of victims in the 2019 Ethiopia crash met with prosecutors in Washington D.C. Wednesday.ABC News - Top stories -
Monk laughs at NBA Sixth Man of the Year snub on social media
Kings guard Malik Monk humorously responded to his NBA Sixth Man of the Year snub on social media.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NBA -
How UCF's Jasmine Williams balances softball, motherhood and social media stardom
UCF shortstop Jasmine Williams went from losing 40,000 Instagram followers and almost quitting softball to finding her passion again.ESPN - Sports -
Bob Diamond sets sights on rivalling TikTok with social media start-up
Former Barclays boss to chair lossmaking video platform that claims $3bn valueFinancial Times - Business - Tiktok -
NBA playoffs: Luka Dončić, Mavericks embrace defense, physical identity in Game 2 to even series with Clippers
Dončić scored 32 and Irving had 23, but it was the grind-it-out mindset that was the difference Tuesday night.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NBA