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Everyone Is Capable of Mathematical Thinking—Yes, Even You

Mathematician David Bessis claims that mathematical thinking isn’t what you think it is, and that everyone can benefit from doing more of it.

Wired - Dec. 8

Here’s the one thing you should never outsource to an AI model

While it might be tempting, betting on gen AI to take over your R&D will likely backfire in significant, maybe even catastrophic, ways.

VentureBeat - Dec. 7

'You couldn't make it up' - Hamilton on qualifying exit

Lewis Hamilton says "you couldn't make it up" after he was eliminated from the first part of qualifying at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

BBC News - Dec. 7

‘Mummy would prefer you not to do that’: how ‘no’ became a dirty word in parenting

The gentle, child-led approach to raising children has become popular with millennials – and one two-letter word has fallen sharply out of fashion. Is this progress, or a recipe for future ...

The Guardian - Dec. 7

The Cryptocurrency You May Not Even Know You Own

Many funds hold stakes in MicroStrategy, which behaves like Bitcoin’s wilder cousin. This may not be what you want in your retirement portfolio, our columnist says.

The New York Times - Dec. 6

So You’ve Had a Hysterectomy. Do You Know What Was Removed?

Patients often are in the dark about which organs remain and which were removed — particularly the ovaries, which profoundly influence lifelong health.

The New York Times - Dec. 6

Why you shouldn't wait for the Geminid meteor shower peak this year

The Geminid meteor shower this year is set to peak at almost the same time as December's full moon, which could make for challenging viewing conditions.

CBS News - Dec. 6

What you can do to prevent cervical cancer

After years of decline, cervical cancer rates are rising in some demographics in the United States — primarily low-income women and those in their 30s and 40s. If the disease spreads in the ...

The Hill - Dec. 6

Yes, You Can Say ‘Merry Christmas’ at Work. Just Don’t Do This

Feel free to celebrate the holidays, but don’t turn all of December into Santa’s workshop.

Inc. - Dec. 5

Who Are You Calling ‘You Guys’? Everyone, Actually.

The story of how a gendered word became a universal pronoun says a lot about how language evolves.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

Love Paris? Now You Can Wear It.

A new Parisian start-up is bringing “Zizmorcore” to France, selling modern merch for old-school establishments.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

Why You Should Start Using Encrypted Communications—Today

A massive hack prompts a government official to encourage businesses to do a better job of protecting their communications.

Inc. - Dec. 5

Should you be a peer? 150 words to explain why

Political party leaders will have to explain why someone is fit to be a member of the House of Lords.

BBC News - Dec. 5

You Can Now Pummel Jake Paul In The Digital Ring Of Undisputed

Undisputed, a spiritual successor to EA's Fight Night boxing games, will soon see Jake Paul headline its next batch of downloadable boxers. Paul, who recently defeated boxing legend Mike Tyson via ...

GameSpot - Dec. 5

Are you a former SmileDirectClub customer? You might be eligible for a refund

When SmileDirectClub shut down a year ago, scores of existing customers of the teeth-straightening company were left in limbo

ABC News - Dec. 5

Forza Motorsport Is About To Get Much Better Looking, If You Have The Hardware For It

Nvidia has revealed that Forza Motorsport will be getting a new PC-only update on December 9 that adds ray-traced global illumination lighting (RTGI) to further enhance the game's ...

GameSpot - Dec. 5

Soup drips through and you stab yourself: the spork is the worst utensil

You can’t really stab your food with it like a real fork, and you can’t really scoop your soup. Since Auguste Comte, philosophers have assumed that progress is an inevitable feature of history. As ...

The Guardian - Dec. 5

Terrible NFL defenses that could help you during the fantasy football playoffs

Andy Behrens has a short list of defenses that have extremely favorable late-season fantasy schedules, three of which are real-life terrible.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5

Batting Around: Which rental closer would you rather trade for, Ryan Helsley or Devin Williams?

Are you taking velocity or strikeouts? Does health matter? See what CBS Sports' MLB experts think

CBS Sports - Dec. 5

‘You Can Never Look Back’: How ’70s Rockers Rebooted for the ’80s

The year 1984 was a watershed in pop music. The stars who’d made it big the previous decade had to embrace new instruments and MTV or risk being left behind.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

Infinity Nikki Tips - 16 Things To Know Before You Play

Infinity Nikki is set in the vast world of Miraland, a whimsical and magical realm that all sorts of critters and dreamers have made their home. Accompanied by your trusted cat companion Momo, ...

GameSpot - Dec. 4

Everything you need to know about the 4 Nations Face-Off

A best-on-best international tournament is coming. Get all the details you need to know about it here.

ESPN - Dec. 4

Why you should get a home equity loan for 2025

A home equity loan can be a smart financial tool for homeowners heading into 2025. Here's why.

CBS News - Dec. 4

Can you get a HELOC while on Social Security?

Wondering whether you can borrow money from your home equity if you're on Social Security? Here's what to know.

CBS News - Dec. 4

You gotta believe: Democrats must rediscover faith

The increasingly leftward lurch of the Democratic Party as a whole has alienated millions of people of faith and raises serious questions about the ability of our party to regain the White House in ...

The Hill - Dec. 4

Encore’s AI-Powered Site Helps You Shop for Vintage and Secondhand Items

Using a blend of GPT-4 and its own computer model, Encore’s natural language search tool can recognize numerous brands, styles, and aesthetics across the web’s many vintage resale sites.

Wired - Dec. 4

Will you be voting for 'Gladiator II' for best picture?

Ridley Scott's 'Gladiator' won the best picture Oscar nearly 24 years ago. With the sequel now out, it's time to think about its place at the Academy Awards.

Los Angeles Times - Dec. 4

Why Trump’s tariff threats will hit stocks sooner than you think

Trump’s trade team could be even more hawkish this time around.

MarketWatch - Dec. 4

5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Brazilian Jazz

It’s bossa nova and samba, but so much more — funky, soulful and esoteric. Listen to these songs chosen by Joyce Moreno, Marcos Valle, Amaro Freitas and more lovers of Brazilian rhythms.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Dodgers' Snell: 'This is where you want to play'

The Dodgers introduced pitcher Blake Snell, their latest high-priced free agent signing, at a news conference Tuesday.

ESPN - Dec. 4

Sage Toda-Nation: ‘Be with people you love and eat loads of good food’

For the clothing designer, a good Christmas is one where the pressure is off and the gifts are meaningful

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Holt’s bonuses for nurses: everything you need to know

Premier Susan Holt is making good this month on one of her campaign promises: to give nurses bonuses for staying on the job in New Brunswick.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3

Do you have a lost 401(k)? A new federal database will help you track it down.

How to know if you have a “lost” or forgotten retirement account — and how to get it back if you do.

MarketWatch - Dec. 3

Earn $800,000? You Might Get Financial Aid at an Elite N.Y.C. School.

The average tuition of $65,000 a year at private schools has separated New York’s truly rich, who can afford to pay full tuition, from its merely wealthy.

The New York Times - Dec. 3