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Mysterious origin of the "tree of life" revealed
The trees have been called both "grotesque" and "one of the most charismatic species on our planet" – and now we know where they came from.CBS News - World -
Activist Corvex could take an amicable approach to help create value at Vestis. How it may unfold
Corvex reveals a stake in uniform supplier Vestis. The firm is suggesting that it’s here for the long term.CNBC - Business -
New research could solve the mystery behind the construction of Egypt's pyramids
More than 30 pyramids in Egypt, including in Giza, may have been built along a branch of the Nile that has long since disappeared, a new study suggests.NBC News - Top stories -
How to Use ‘Circle to Search’ on an Android Phone
There’s a new, AI-powered way to search on Android. All it takes is a swish of your finger.Wired - Tech -
How Twitch Streamers Could Shape the 2024 Elections
WIRED talked to political streamer Hasan Piker about Joe Biden, the youth vote, and his advocacy for Gaza.Wired - Tech -
How Black men could impact the 2024 election
NBC News' Trymaine Lee reports on how Black men could be pivotal to the 2024 presidential election.NBC News - Top stories -
How Slovakia’s toxic politics left PM fighting for his life
Allies of Robert Fico threaten clampdown after assassination attempt in climate of death threats and disinformationFinancial Times - Business -
American doctors uncertain how they will leave Gaza: A day in their life
As the Israeli military fight against Hamas continues in the Gazan city of Rafah, thousands are being forced to evacuate and several U.S. citizens are still inside.ABC News - Top stories -
How Bridgerton’s real life Lady Whistledown scandalised 18th-century society
The subversive work of Eliza Haywood, the feminist forerunner of the TV show’s gossip columnist, is about to be republished. She is the real-life Lady Whistledown, an eyebrow-raising female writer who penned a salacious anonymous gossip sheet that ...The Guardian - World -
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New blood test for strokes could help tackle a $2 trillion problem, researchers say
A new blood test can quickly detect a particularly severe type of stroke, according to new research published Friday, dramatically improving patients’ odds of getting lifesaving treatment before it’s too late.MarketWatch - Business -
Mike Pompeo: How could Trump end the war in 24 hours?
The former secretary of state on his old boss, and US support.BBC News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
How to watch Dallas Stars vs. Colorado Avalanche Game 6
Find out how and when to watch Game 6 of the Dallas Stars vs. Colorado Avalanche NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs series.CBS News - Top stories -
Chinese search-engine giant Baidu reported a drop in quarterly profit, but beat estimates, helped by stable online marketing revenue and rising sales from its AI Cloud business.
Chinese search-engine giant Baidu reported a drop in quarterly profit, but beat estimates, helped by stable online marketing revenue and rising sales from its AI Cloud business.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Netanyahu Pacifies Israel's Far Right and Alienates Everyone Else to Survive
A pair of hard-line ministers hold tremendous power that has stymied demands from the U.S., the military and hostage families.The Wall Street Journal - World - Israel -
How Big Dairy Took Over Your TikTok Feed—With Help From Uncle Sam
A vast constellation of celebrities, from Kelly Ripa to the McDonald’s mascot Grimace, have helped push dairy sales.Wired - Tech - Tiktok -
How compassion, not just money, helped one student achieve his college dreams
Family tragedy nearly derailed Chris Rowland's college goals. But through all the missteps and blown opportunities, Pete Kadens stood by his side.CBS News - Top stories -
Mystery: 'Granite Harbor' by Peter Nichols
Tom Nolan also reviews Linwood Barclay’s ‘I Will Ruin You’ and Emiko Jean’s ‘The Return of Ellie Black.’The Wall Street Journal - World -
The mystery of the man embroiled in a gold scam
Questions remain around the disappearance of a man mixed up in one of the biggest gold scams in history.BBC News - Top stories -
How the world could have looked: the most spectacular buildings that were never made
A mega egg in Paris, a hovering hotel in Machu Picchu, an hourglass tower in New York, a pleasure island in Baghdad … we reveal the architectural visions that were just too costly – or too weird. Did you know that, if things had gone differently, ...The Guardian - World -
Thierry Henry surprises protege Marcus Thuram: How Arsenal legend and Inter star are connected
The French international was surprised by Thierry Henry on CBS Sports Golazo Network's Morning FootyCBS Sports - Sports -
NASCAR All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro 2024: Race format, rules, how to watch, stream, preview, picks
The All-Star Race returns to legendary North Wilkesboro for the second year in a rowCBS Sports - Sports - NASCAR -
What's next for Knicks? How injury-shortened playoff run showed why New York is no longer waiting for a star
The Knicks weren't healthy enough to compete, but they have the talent to do so next yearCBS Sports - Sports - New York -
How can West Ham take points off Manchester City? Hammers' set pieces could decide Premier League title
It might be a long shot, but with the title on the line Pep Guardiola can't take the London side for grantedCBS Sports - Sports - Premier League -
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Google Search Is Growing Up
This week, we unpack all the news from Google I/O, where we got a glimpse of how the world’s dominant search engine will evolve in the AI era.Wired - Tech - Google -
An Unfinished Film review – moving and mysterious movie about China’s Covid crisis
Cannes film festivalLou Ye’s docu-realist film starts as sophisticated comedy, morphs from looking like a zombie apocalypse to intimate drama, and evolves into a tribute to how a nation handled trauma. Out of agony and chaos, Chinese film-maker ...The Guardian - World - Covid -
Scientists may have solved mystery behind Egypt's pyramids
Scientists say the ancient wonders are likely to have been built along a now-dried up branch of the River Nile.BBC News - Top stories -
Discovery of long-lost river may solve ancient pyramid mystery
The 40-mile-long river branch, which ran by the Giza pyramid complex, was hidden under desert and farmland for millennia, scientists said.CBS News - Top stories -
An NBA Veteran Helps Stutterers
Michael Kidd-Gilchrist has been a one-man champion for speech therapy.The Wall Street Journal - World - NBA -
Huge search for two teenage boys in river
Emergency services are at scene in Ovingham after reports two teenagers had got into difficulty.BBC News - Top stories -
Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi killed in helicopter crash - state TV
Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian is also confirmed to have died in Sunday's crash in north-western Iran.BBC News - Top stories - Iran -
My Twisted Path to a Meaningful Life
A bad night of partying left my body broken and nearly paralyzed. I let the pain shape me for the better.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
We'll Protect Both Life and IVF
A Senate bill to clear up confusion after an Alabama Supreme Court ruling.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Julián Castro's new mission: Helping Latinos help themselves
Julián Castro, who helped build Hispanics’ presence on the national political stage with his 2020 presidential bid, is now focused on building Latinos’ power to help themselves.NBC News - Top stories -
Invading Rafah Doesn’t Help Israel
Biden is supporting Israel by trying to restrain it.The New York Times - Top stories - Israel -
Chinese Shares End Higher; Commodity Stocks Lead Gains
China’s benchmark Shanghai Composite ended 0.5% higher, as sentiment remained positive following Beijing’s stimulus measures targeting the property sector.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
Google's Latest Easter Egg Turns The Search Engine Into Minecraft
Mojang, the studio behind Minecraft, has teamed up with Google for the game's 15th anniversary on May 17. The collaboration adds an Easter egg to the Google search engine, allowing users to start mining like they would in the game.To get the ...GameSpot - Tech - Google -
FBI testimony about search of Menendez's home continues at trial
The FBI seized 11 one-ounce gold bars, two one-kilogram gold bars and $486,461 from the New Jersey Democrat's home.CBS News - Politics -
Iran's President Raisi dead in helicopter crash, Iranian state media reports
Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi is dead following a helicopter crash, Iranian state media announced Monday morning local time.ABC News - Top stories - Iran