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Corruption worse than it's been in over a decade in many nations, survey shows
Many countries had their worst showing in more than a decade in an index gauging public sector corruption, from the U.S. and France to authoritarian nations such as Russia and Venezuela.CBS News - 1h -
Baseball is back! The stars, teams and themes we can't wait to see
From the big-spending Dodgers and Mets to potential breakout teams such as the Cubs, Tigers and Red Sox.ESPN - 2h -
The singles chart: my secret 75-song playlist for every man I’ve been with
A playlist designed to capture the excitement of first love has become a record of my romantic encounters and 14 years of singledom. The first time I kissed a boy I was 19 years old. I was in the ...The Guardian - 2h -
The costume wizard behind those 'Wicked' outfits has been down the Yellow Brick Road before
Paul Tazewell brought his experience creating costumes for 'The Wiz' four times, as well as 'Hamilton' and 2021's 'West Side Story,' to the massive undertaking.Los Angeles Times - 2h -
Data of four dead British teens may have been removed, says TikTok
The parents of four British teenagers are suing the social media firm over the deaths of their children.BBC News - 3h -
Her Discovery Wasn’t Alien Life, but Science Has Never Been the Same
The internet erupted in controversy over Felisa Wolfe-Simon and colleagues’ claim of a microbe thriving on arsenic. Nearly 15 years later, she’s pursuing new research on the boundaries of life.The New York Times - 6h -
'I've waited so long for home adaptations that I have to shower at the gym'
The time taken for councils to do home adaptation assessments for elderly and disabled people has risen, the BBC finds.BBC News - 7h -
Dozens of Clinical Trials Have Been Frozen in Response to Trump’s USAID Order
The stop-work order on U.S.A.I.D.-funded research has left thousands of people with experimental drugs and devices in their bodies, with no access to monitoring or care.The New York Times - 3d -
This firm has been bullish on crypto for two years — now it’s calling a top
Analysts at BCA Research say there’s all the classic signs of a top in crypto.MarketWatch - 2h -
Here are all the agencies that Elon Musk and DOGE have been trying to dismantle
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency group has made swift work of the billionaire's goal to curtail the government. Here are some of the direct actions.ABC News - 17h -
This chart shows the dramatic shift in global manufacturing over 30 years. The U.S. isn’t at the top.
China is at the heart of longer-term economic security concerns that could keep global trade conflicts going, says Deutsche Bank.MarketWatch - 22h -
Wait! The Sims is a lot bleaker than I remember
When EA surprise-dropped a rerelease of The Sims 1 and 2, I was delighted to return to a defining video game of millennial childhoods – but it feels different 25 years later. When I was growing up, ...The Guardian - 22h -
Leeds student jailed in Saudi Arabia for 34 years over tweets is released
Salma al-Shehab was arrested in 2021 during holiday in Saudi Arabia. A Saudi student at Leeds University who was sentenced to 34 years in prison over her use of Twitter, now X, has been released ...The Guardian - 22h -
'I've been waiting over a year for a wheelchair'
Rob Taylor says the long wait for a custom wheelchair is damaging his mental health.BBC News - 1d -
Has there ever been a shutout out in the Super Bowl? Chiefs trending toward some ugly history vs. Eagles
The Chiefs -- and Patrick Mahomes -- could be ending up on the wrong side of historyCBS Sports - 1d -
Released Thai hostages return to Bangkok after being held for over a year in Gaza
Five Thai workers released after being held hostage for over a year in Gaza arrived in Bangkok on SundayABC News - 2d -
Lakers' trade for Hornets center Mark Williams has been rescinded, team says
The Los Angeles Lakers’ trade to acquire center Mark Williams from Charlotte has been rescinded, the team announced Saturday nightABC News - 2d -
'I've spent more than £3,000 on Jellycats'
A rising number of adults are buying toys - we hear from so-called "kidults" who are splashing out thousands.BBC News - 2d -
Alaska plane crash: remains of all 10 victims have been recovered, authorities say
Ten people died in the crash on Thursday, and authorities are still trying to piece together why the aircraft went down. The remains of all 10 people killed when their small plane crashed into ice ...The Guardian - 2d -
War-torn Lebanon forms its first government in over 2 years to end deadlock
BEIRUT — Lebanon’s new prime minister on Saturday formed the country’s first full-fledged government since 2022.NBC News - 2d -
"The Sims" celebrates 25 years
The video game series "The Sims" launched 25 years ago this week. Now, it's one of the most popular game series in the world, captivating hundreds of millions of players and allowing them to create ...CBS News - 2d -
He's in a wheelchair, she's not. Their love story created an extraordinary life
In the week before Valentine's Day, CBS News is featuring stories about love that blossomed despite unimaginable odds. We call this series Love, Against All Odds.CBS News - 2d -
He is in a wheelchair and she is not. Their 30-year love has surpassed all the odds
For Elizabeth Wampler, it was not love or even like at first sight when she met her future husband. Now, 30 years later, she says her unfounded assumptions about his cerebral palsy were "wrong on ...CBS News - 2d -
I've been a therapist for 30 years: 6 mistakes the happiest couples avoid early on
"Simple changes, at any time, can go a long way to turn things around," says Rachel Glik, author of "A Soulful Marriage" and therapist of over 30 years.CNBC - 2d -
War-torn Lebanon forms its first government in over 2 years
Lebanon’s new prime minister haa formed the country’s first full-fledged government since 2022ABC News - 2d -
CEO of $28 million company: Here's the best advice I've ever received—I still use it to motivate myself
Rent the Runway CEO Jennifer Hyman says a single piece of advice from a mentor helps her get through difficult days at work and home.CNBC - 2d -
St. John's comeback win at UConn means, after decades of waiting, the Johnnies are finally all the way back
Rick Pitino is doing it again. He has one of the best defenses in the country and, if this keeps up, is going get SJU its first Big East title since '92CBS Sports - 3d -
Right-Wing Crusade Against USAID Has Been Fueled by Falsehoods
As the Trump administration works to dismantle the aid agency, right-wing influencers have flooded the internet with falsehoods about its work.The New York Times - 3d -
Heat's Erik Spoelstra addresses Jimmy Butler trade: 'There's been a lot that everybody's had to go through'
Spoelstra added that the pieces they got back will give Miami 'a boost'CBS Sports - 3d -
311-year-old violin sells for over $11 million at auction
The sale of a one-of-a-kind violin has sold for $11.3 million during an auction at Sotheby's in New York. The money will finance student scholarships at Boston's New England Conservatory, the ...CBS News - 3d -
Courthouse Weddings Have Never Been More Chic
These low-key nuptials are growing in popularity and becoming an aesthetic, offering couples intimate yet affordable settings for their big day.The New York Times - 3d -
Bill Ackman reveals he's been building a more than $2 billion stake in Uber
The hedge fund manager said his fund began buying Uber shares in early January and has amassed 30.3 million shares, worth $2.3 billion.CNBC - 3d -
2025: The Year of the AI App
The real competition in AI isn’t about foundation models. It’s about apps built on top of those models.Wired - 3d -
Cyprus jails Syrian man over the death of a 3-year-old girl on overloaded migrant boat
A Cyprus court has sentenced a Syrian national to three years in prison after finding him guilty of causing the death by negligence of a 3-year-old girl from dehydration aboard an overloaded boat ...ABC News - 4d -
At a Draft Site in Ukraine, an Anguished Wait for a Chance to Say Goodbye
The Ukrainian authorities are rounding up recruits. Relatives huddle at a center on the edge of Kyiv for a chance to see loved ones before they’re shipped to war.The New York Times - 4d -
Johnson urges Senate to wait for House to "do its work" on Trump agenda
House Republicans met for several hours with Trump Thursday, after GOP senators planned move forward with their own plan to enact Trump's priorities.CBS News - 4d -
An industry waits for Grand Theft Auto VI to get a release date
Take-Two's stubbornness on refusing to date GTAVI makes sense for them, but other game makers are holding their breath in the meantime.VentureBeat - 4d -
Thump Records celebrates 35 years of lowrider jams
Thump Records turns 35 this year. This is how the L.A. label has kept oldies alive through pop-up trucks, word-of-mouth and a music roster of up-and-coming artists.Los Angeles Times - 4d -
Conductor Daniel Barenboim says he's been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease
Conductor Daniel Barenboim says he has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s diseaseABC News - 4d