‘We recognise it in this very primal way’: Stephen Fry, Brie Larson, Chris Ofili and more on why we can’t get enough of Greek mythology

Love, death, grief, power, revenge: Greek tragedies get to the essence of the human experience. Here, writers and artists select their favourite plays, music and films inspired by the classics, ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Why we can’t litigate our way into AI policy in schools

Recent lawsuit against a school for punishing a student for using AI in a class assignment highlights the need for clear policies and trust in educators to determine when AI is appropriate.

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Jared Polis, who praised Trump’s pick of RFK Jr, on why he’s willing to work with incoming president

Democratic governor of Colorado who launched governors’ group to protect democracy says he’ll work with Trump on key issues. Despite launching a governors’ group focused on safeguarding democracy ...

World - The Guardian - November 19

‘It’s like a secret’: why do the leguminati want to change the way we eat?

Fans of legumes say a worldwide shift towards eating beans rather than meat would hugely benefit human health and the environment. ‘Make the beans your bitch’ – how to join the leguminati, plus ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

The big idea: why we should take teenage love more seriously

Adolescent passions shape our future selves, and can be every bit as powerful – and perilous – as adult relationships. I haven’t kept many things from my teenage years. I have a box of photos – ...

World - The Guardian - November 18

We're not military - why are we being hit, asks injured man in Lebanon

In the Lebanese city of Nabatieh, Orla Guerin meets hospital patients and medics vowing to stay despite Israeli strikes.

‘If we can’t unionise at Amazon, we have no future’: the film about the workers who took on Jeff Bezos and won

From the rousing leader dismissed for leading a walkout to the activists handing out free burgers, pizza and weed, an inspiring new documentary charts the long, hard fight to create the delivery ...

World - The Guardian - November 12

Why We Got It So Wrong

It turns out a lot of people don’t behave like ambassadors from this or that group. They think for themselves in unexpected ways.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 15

'She said we ate': Huskies commemorate Chris Dailey's 40th season

The Huskies showed love to Chris Dailey with special wigs following Geno Auriemma's 1,217th win.

Sports - ESPN - 6 days ago

The Mars Volta: ‘The world we were in was very sexist and homophobic’

An intimate new documentary takes us behind the highs and lows of a band who were touched by many tragedies. When Omar Rodriguez-Lopez of the Mars Volta moved to the mainland US with his parents ...

World - The Guardian - November 19

Why do we have the Electoral College?

When people cast ballots in the 2024 presidential election, their votes translate into Electoral College representation. Many wonder why the system still exists, and if it should.

Why poppies are worn for Remembrance Day

The poppy has been synonymous with marking Remembrance since a few years after World War One.

Why we eat turkey on Thanksgiving, according to history

Why is Thanksgiving traditionally associated with turkey and other specific foods? We asked a history expert why we eat what we do on the holiday.

Donald Trump can’t stop global climate action. If we stick together, it’s the US that will lose out | Bill Hare

How damaging this presidency is to the planet depends very much on how other countries react. There’s no time to waste. US election 2024 live: latest news and updates US election results 2024: ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

Canada's first woman armed forces chief: 'I can’t believe we have to justify women in combat'

HALIFAX – The first woman to head Canada’s armed forces pushed back on renewed debate over women serving in combat roles related to President-elect Trump’s pick for Defense secretary, calling it a ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

‘We live in a climate of fear’: graphic novelist’s Elon Musk book can’t find UK or US publisher

Darryl Cunningham blames fear of ‘legal consequences’ for reluctance to take on book, now only available in French. A biography by a British graphic novelist of Elon Musk is struggling to find an ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

2024 NBA Cup scores, takeaways: Joel Embiid already rethinking plan; Hawks, Blazers as potential Cinderellas?

The NBA's second in-season tournament tipped off Tuesday, and there are already some intriguing possibilities

Sports - CBS Sports - November 13

Payal Kapadia, director of 'All We Imagine as Light,' sees another way

Payal Kapadia's “All We Imagine as Light" is about as rich a movie experience as you’ll find this year

Entertainment - ABC News - November 15

There’s a Simple Way to Stop Dangerous Wildfires. We Barely Use It.

We don’t use prescribed burns enough.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago

AGI is coming faster than we think — we must get ready now

As we are on the brink of breakthroughs in AGI and superintelligence, we need to assess whether we are truly ready for this transformation.

Tech - VentureBeat - November 10

'I'm really confident we can get a trophy this season'

Tottenham and Wales forward Brennan Johnson tells Kelly Somers about finding form, chasing trophies and playing alongside his idol Son Heung-min.

To save our democracy, we must get rid of online anonymity

How do we balance protecting a user’s privacy while holding them accountable for actions violating the law or a site’s Terms of Service?

Politics - The Hill - November 2

'We couldn’t get a mortgage so live in a mobile home'

A father says his family's mortgage offer was withdrawn when his partner became pregnant.

Chinese automaker unveils plans for flying vehicle that could change the way we think about cars — here's what we know

World - Yahoo News - November 8

Why we probably won’t know who the next president is on election night

There are 17 states that accept mail ballots that arrive after Election Day. Some even accept ballots that arrive up to two weeks late.

Politics - The Hill - November 4

Why we cry when we're sad, happy or stressed

From sadness to joy, our emotions can bring on tears. Dr. Gail Saltz explains the science behind our tears and what causes us to cry.

Analysts are conflicted on industrials — and why we disagree with a sell call on Starbucks

The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.

Business - CNBC - November 13

Why do we cry? An expert explains the science behind it.

Why do we cry? There's actually some good reasons for it — and an explanation for why shedding some tears can make us feel better.

Why Do People Cry? Here’s What We Know.

We’re the only species that sheds emotional tears, but much about them remains an enigma.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 15

Bank of Mum and Dad: why we all now live in an ‘inheritocracy’

Family wealth dictates our life choices. So is the Bank of Mum and Dad now behind so many of society’s growing inequalities?. You know the Bank of Mum and Dad when you see it: it’s your friend who ...

World - The Guardian - November 17

'We will suffer for a long period' - why there is no quick fix at Man Utd

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim expects his side to suffer for a long time after seeing them start his management era with draw at Ipswich.

Why Do We Love the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade So Much?

The nostalgia-fueled production has been the most-watched entertainment program in the United States for the past three years, ahead of the Oscars and the World Series.

Business - The New York Times - Yesterday

Why Do We Love the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade So Much?

The nostalgia-fueled production has been the most-watched entertainment program in the United States for the past three years, ahead of the Oscars and the World Series.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

Biden’s home town says farewell to ‘Scranton Joe’: ‘We were very proud of him’

The deep connection between Joe Biden and this scrappy city is everywhere, from Biden Way to a life-size cutout at Hank’s Hoagies. There’s the President Joseph R Biden Jr Expressway that winds off ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

This is how we do it: ‘We’ve done everything else, but haven’t had penetrative sex, because he’s very religious’

Ezra’s no-sex-before-marriage policy creates challenges, particularly for Priya – but Ezra believes it will bring them closer in the long run. How do you do it? Share the story of your sex life, ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

WATCH: Congress hears more testimony about UFOs: ‘We are not alone’

Wednesday’s joint congressional hearing by subcommittees of the House Oversight Committee was titled, "Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena: Exposing the Truth."

Trump caps Pennsylvania campaign: 'The only way we can blow it is if you blow it'

Former President Trump on Monday held two rallies in Pennsylvania, capping his campaign efforts in a crucial battleground by levying attacks on Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), musing about college ...

Politics - The Hill - November 5

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