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Ian McEwan's next novel, 'What We Can Know,' is science fiction 'without the science'
The next novel by Ian McEwan will be a post-apocalyptic story, set in part in the 22nd century and centered on a scholar’s immersion into a poem written during happier timesABC News - Feb. 7 -
My son’s father died, but his stepmother won’t return his calls. We don’t even know if there’s a will. What now?
“My son is hurt, to say the least, that she is acting this way.”MarketWatch - Feb. 8 -
Caitlin Clark praises Fever front office for adding vets in offseason: 'I think it's exactly what we needed'
The Fever signed DeWanna Bonner, Natasha Howard and Sydney Colson in free agencyCBS Sports - Feb. 11 -
The new world order is exactly what it looks like. Are we too frozen with fear to name it? | Zoe Williams
The truth is paralysing. But after JD Vance met the far-right leader Alice Weidel in Germany, it is time to be clear about what we are seeing. JD Vance’s decision, while in Germany, to meet the ...The Guardian - 3d -
More WW2 bombs found under children's playpark
"It's quite something to think the children have been playing on bombs," a Wooler councillor says.BBC News - Feb. 10 -
If we want to stop Trump, we have to start now
We need an American equivalent of the Arab Spring, an overwhelming and sustained demand for fundamental rights, good government, a healthy democracy and the rule of law.The Hill - Feb. 10 -
‘It’s how we make sense of the world’: why are we all obsessed with gossip?
In her new book, Normal Gossip podcaster Kelsey McKinney explores our unending interest in talking about other people behind their backs. “We gossip and tell stories because that is how we make ...The Guardian - Feb. 11 -
Can we break the anxiety habit?
Writer and therapist Owen O’Kane believes we have become addicted to feeling anxious. Here, he explains how he learned to manage his fears. Key work events make me anxious. They give me chest pain, ...The Guardian - Feb. 9 -
Hegseth: ‘We welcome DOGE at DOD’
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said he welcomes Elon Musk’s “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE) at the Department of Defense as both look to cut spending. Hegseth joined former Fox News ...The Hill - Feb. 10 -
Everything we know about DOGE
The Department of Government Efficiency is not like other government agencies. Run by tech billionaire Elon Musk, DOGE is less than a month old.NBC News - Feb. 13 -
Musk’s rampage through government shows us how we can finally close the book on what Trumpism is all about | Osita Nwanevu
Trump, Musk and the Republican party are happily overriding parts of the constitution, and using means of questionable legality to cripple the federal government. It is humbling to realize, almost ...The Guardian - 2d -
President Trump said he spoke with Putin about ending war in Ukraine. Here's what to know.
It's been nearly three years since Russia invaded Ukraine. Now, President Trump said he and Russian President Vladimir Putin have agreed to start negotiating the end of the war.CBS News - Feb. 13 -
Almost half of school-age children in Australia found to have problems with sleep
Among those aged five to 12, 45% had a problem with sleep patterns compared with 37% of those between 13 and 17. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news ...The Guardian - Feb. 11 -
Zelensky Says Ukraine Is Unlikely to Survive the War Without U.S. Support
His comments came on the first day of the Munich Security Conference, where anxious European officials had hoped to learn more about U.S. plans to broker peace talks.The New York Times - 6d -
We go back to where it all began - Brexitcast
Adam, Laura, Chris and Faisal bring back Brexitcast for a night in the BBC Radio Theatre.BBC News - Feb. 7 -
Democratic senator: We are on ‘the cusp’ of a constitutional crisis
Democratic Senator Andy Kim (N.J.) argued that his party is ready to take a stand against PResident Trump’s recent actions and believes the United States is on “the cusp” of a constitutional ...The Hill - Feb. 9 -
We speak to Lord Mandelson, the new ambassador to US
A conversation on day one of the job.BBC News - Feb. 11 -
'We gave our two houses to the homeless'
A retired couple who say they "have enough money" have given two homes to The Wallich in Swansea.BBC News - Feb. 12 -
'Centrist dads' (and moms) are the quiet leaders we need
The attacks on centrism stem from a fundamental misreading of history and politics.The Hill - Feb. 12 -
It’s America That Suffers When We Cut Foreign Aid
U.S.A.I.D. keeps children alive and us safe.The New York Times - Feb. 12 -
Carville says Democrats are 'overwhelmed': 'We are flooded in s---'
Veteran strategist James Carville argued during a podcast episode that Democrats are “overwhelmed” and that he has not figured out a way the party can combat the flurry of news President Trump has ...The Hill - 5d -
We must fund oppositions properly to save democracy
Without resources, they will be grossly unprepared for the difficult business of governingFinancial Times - 3d -
We are on the road for democracy and justice | Bernie Sanders
What we are fighting for is not ‘utopian’ or unachievable. Trumpism can and must be defeated. I will be doing town meetings in Omaha, Nebraska, this Friday night and Iowa City, Iowa, on Saturday ...The Guardian - 1d -
Best Workout Headphones We Tested and Sweated In (2025)
Rock your inner jock with a pair of sturdy, sweatproof, and tangle-proof headphones. Here are our favorites.Wired - 1d -
Quantum Computing Is Much Closer Than We Thought
Microsoft unveiled a new chip that shows quantum computing is “years, not decades” away.Inc. - 6h -
Hummingbirds Living in a Hive Found for the First Time
In a remote mountain cave in Ecuador, hummingbirds were discovered sleeping and nesting together.The New York Times - 3d -
Zoe Saldaña responds to Karla Sofía Gascón controversy: 'We are responsible for everything we say'
Zoe Saldaña said the backlash against 'Emilia Pérez' co-star Karla Sofía Gascón makes her 'sad,' but she's still trying to experience the 'joy' of the film's achievements.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 6 -
'Land we paid for is being sold for millions - but we don't see any of the money'
Ex-miners say money from the sale of social welfare sites is not being re-invested in the community.BBC News - Feb. 7 -
'I miss my school': BBC launches programme for children in war zones
The BBC World Service has launched an Arabic edition of its award-winning educational programme Dars.BBC News - Feb. 10 -
Dozens of World War II bombs unearthed at children's playground in northern England
Dozens of World War II bombs have been found during construction work at a childrens playground in northern England.NBC News - Feb. 11 -
Missing Alaska flight found with no survivors: What to know
A small commuter aircraft that crashed in western Alaska Thursday was found on sea ice on Friday, with officials announcing that all 10 individuals aboard died. This incident marks one of the most ...The Hill - Feb. 8 -
What are the ramifications of Trump's Gaza plan?
President Trump has said the U.S. is committed to buying and owning the Gaza Strip, despite the Palestinian Authority saying the land is not for sale. Matthew Kroenig, an expert with the Atlantic ...CBS News - Feb. 10 -
Trump’s Gaza proposal is reckless. Here is a feasible plan.
Instead of such headline-chasing chicanery, what is needed is a serious, enforceable regional security arrangement — one that anchors stability in Arab-state involvement, coordinated security ...The Hill - Feb. 12 -
South African president alludes to Trump's threat in speech to the nation: 'We will not be bullied'
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa appeared to respond to threats from U_S_ counterpart Donald Trump by saying in his annual speech to the nation that his country would “not be bullied.”ABC News - Feb. 6 -
Constantly scrolling on your phone? Why we can’t stand feeling bored
In one study, nearly half of participants left alone for 15 minutes with no stimulation chose to have an electric shock. People hate feeling bored. We hate it so much that we spend hours ...The Guardian - Feb. 7 -
Miron Muslic: ‘We became refugees overnight. It was just devastating’
New Plymouth Argyle manager on fleeing from genocide in Bosnia when he was nine and the ‘fantasy’ of managing against Liverpool in the FA Cup. As the waves crash against the harbour walls of West ...The Guardian - Feb. 8 -
Kendrick Lamar Can’t Save the World. Why Do We Expect Him To?
Now that he’s performing at the Super Bowl, it seems like he’s inherited a no-win situation for all the conflicted expectations that await him.The New York Times - Feb. 9 -
'We are figuring it out': Democrats struggle to keep up with Trump's dizzying pace
Actions are coming at so dizzying a pace that it can be tough to track what Trump has done and what he's turned around and undone.NBC News - Feb. 9 -
Maresca aims dig at João Félix: We don't miss him
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has aimed a dig at on-loan forward João Félix, saying his team "don't miss" the now-AC Milan player despite their growing injury list.ESPN - Feb. 10 -
On board the maiden sleeper from Brussels to Venice: we got there in the end
Affordable couchettes, wonderful scenery and good company make up for the teething problems en route. At 6.45pm on Wednesday, the Good Night Train trundled out of platform 3 at Brussel-Zuid ...The Guardian - Feb. 11