6 ideas to make the CDC great again

Democratic rep says Trump’s Gaza takeover idea is 'ludicrous'

Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) said she thinks President Trump’s idea to take over the Gaza Strip is “ludicrous.” Omar joined CBS’s “Face the Nation” on Sunday, where host Margaret Brennan asked her ...

The Hill - Feb. 9

The Big Idea: how do our brains know what’s real?

From seeing things to hearing voices, there’s a finer line between hallucination and reality than you might suppose. When did you last hallucinate? “The visionary tendency is much more common among ...

The Guardian - Feb. 10

Our 19 Favorite Valentine’s Day Gifts and Date Ideas (2025)

From editor-tested chocolates and flowers to at-home date night ideas, here’s everything we recommend gifting for the most romantic holiday of the year.

Wired - Feb. 11

How Trump Uses Language to Attack the Idea of Transgender Identity

Using words like “maiming” and “junk science,” the directives try to portray trans people as lacking honesty and integrity, and thus unworthy of legal rights.

The New York Times - Feb. 11

Could Trump resurrect the idea for the US to buy Nokia or Ericsson?

The rationale behind the proposal in his first term has not gone away

Financial Times - Feb. 12

The Stepford Wives at 50: a compelling idea in search of a better movie

The 1975 adaptation of Ira Levin’s influential sci-fi thriller has its share of unnerving moments but its brainwashed housewives concept is still in search of a better vehicle. The funniest running ...

The Guardian - Feb. 12

Merging USAID into the State Department is a good idea being carried out badly

Placing the administration of development aid within a country’s foreign ministry is not some strange, grasping display of control freakery.

The Hill - 6d

The Barrage of Trump’s Awful Ideas Is Doing Exactly What It’s Supposed To

Amid an onslaught of bad ideas, Democrats need to muster a better vision for the future.

The New York Times - 5d

Trump's idea of 'competence' — only white men need apply

President Trump has been criticized for promoting white men to key government positions despite their lack of qualifications, with many accusing him of perpetuating racism and identity politics.

The Hill - 3d

USA vs. the World? NBA stars like new ASG idea

As the NBA searches for the right All-Star Game format, multiple stars warmed to the idea of an international competition featuring U.S. players on one team and international players on another.

ESPN - 3d

Canada as the 51st State? In Electoral Terms, Trump’s Idea Favors Democrats.

Bringing Canada into the United States, however farcical the prospect may seem, would alter the political map in a way likely to cost Republicans.

The New York Times - 2d

Trump backs idea to send some DOGE savings to American citizens

President Donald Trump says he likes the idea to give some of the savings from Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency back to U.S. citizens as a kind of dividend

ABC News - 10h

CDC to lose one-tenth of workforce under Trump team probationary job cuts

Nearly 1,300 probationary employees at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — roughly one-tenth of the agency’s workforce — are being forced out under the Trump administration’s action.

NBC News - 6d

CDC 'disease detectors' among hundreds fired as Trump administration ramps up agency cuts

The Trump administration terminated hundreds of employees at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, including fellows responsible for key public health roles, sources said.

NBC News - 3d

New York Republicans scold Trump for CDC cuts that affect 9/11 responders

Critics say the Trump administrations cuts to CDC staff will negatively affect a health fund for 9/11 first responders.

ABC News - 8h

Patrick Mahomes, the Super Bowl’s final boss who evolved towards greatness

The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback is one win away from a third-straight championship. But he is a different player from when he first lit up the NFL. Patrick Mahomes is the final boss. Somehow, ...

The Guardian - Feb. 7

Colorado's Polis backs Trump's halt on penny production: 'Great move'

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D) on Monday backed President Trump’s direction to halt penny production, calling it a “great move.” On Sunday, Trump announced that he had requested that the Treasury ...

The Hill - Feb. 10

WATCH: Kayaker stalked by great white shark off New Zealand

A terrified kayaker documented his ordeal as a great white shark stalked him in waters off the coast of New Zealand. He managed to escape unharmed.

ABC News - Feb. 11

How the CIA used jazz greats as cover for a 1961 coup in Africa

Johan Grimonprez uses archival footage of the period to expose the CIA-backed assassination of Congo leader Patrice Lumumba in 1961.

Los Angeles Times - Feb. 12

Beyerdynamic Aventho 300 Review: Great Sound, Steep Price

These noise-canceling headphones sound surprisingly great but don’t quite shut out the world.

Wired - 6d

How LBJ’s Great Society Program Drove American Innovation

President Lyndon Baines Johnson showed how governments can drive innovation.

Inc. - 3d

A ‘great shock’: Julianne Moore’s children’s book under review by Trump administration

The actor’s book Freckleface Strawberry is on a list of library books suspended for a ‘compliance review’ after a presidential executive order. Julianne Moore has said it is a “great shock” to ...

The Guardian - 3d

Schmeichel review – a spirited celebration of Man United’s great Dane

Goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel reflects on his Champions League triumph, on-pitch aggression, double-agent dad and son Kasper in a fan-friendly documentary. This is a pretty respectable entry in the ...

The Guardian - 12h

Missing tomb of Egyptian pharaoh solves one of ancient Egypt's great mysteries

CAIRO — A long lost tomb of an Egyptian pharaoh has been found, the country’s antiquities ministry said Tuesday, answering a great mystery of one of ancient Egypt’s most prosperous eras.

NBC News - 1h

Ye explains himself again, and this time the answer is autism

Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, says he has been properly diagnosed with autism after what he calls a mistaken diagnosis of bipolar disorder.

Los Angeles Times - Feb. 6

Ireland ready for Murrayfield chaos all over again

Having already lost Mack Hansen to injury, Ireland are ready for what promises to be another chaotic Six Nations visit to Scotland on Sunday.

BBC News - Feb. 8

'Ireland live rent free in Scotland's heads - again'

There was a sense it was over almost before it began as Scotland suffered another chastening Six Nations defeat by Ireland, writes Tom English.

BBC News - Feb. 10

How Vanguard plans to play disruptor again

Low fees made the group a passive investing powerhouse. But it needs to improve tech and service as it pushes into wealth management and cash accounts

Financial Times - Feb. 12

Spirit Airlines again rejects Frontier takeover bid

Spirit Airlines again rejected Frontier Airlines’s latest takeover bid, opting to instead focus on its restructuring process to bolster financial stability. Spirit, an ultra-low-cost airline, shut ...

The Hill - Feb. 12

Video Shows Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii Erupting Again

Hawaii’s most active volcano has been erupting intermittently since December. The latest episode sent lava more than 300 feet into the air.

The New York Times - Feb. 12

Shiffrin has 'visions of crashing' again while skiing

Mikaela Shiffrin speaks openly about her mental health struggles in returning to competition after a freak race injury.

BBC News - 5d

Essex Boys murder convictions being reviewed again

Criminal Cases Review Commission says it has received new applications over the notorious murders.

BBC News - 5d

Intel’s stock is rising again. Will Broadcom swoop in with a deal?

Broadcom reportedly has some interest in Intel’s design business. But one analyst says “a lot seems like it needs to happen” for a deal to become reality.

MarketWatch - 1d

Nvidia’s stock is climbing again, and this overlooked reason is helping

Nvidia’s stock has retraced more than 90% of what it lost during the post-DeepSeek dive.

MarketWatch - 1d

'Superman does it again!' - Phillips takes 'unbelievable' catch

Watch as New Zealand's Glenn Phillips takes a "sensational" catch off the bowling of Will Rourke to remove Mohammed Rizwan in the ICC Champions Trophy.

BBC News - 1d

The 6 Best Handheld Vacuums, Tested and Reviewed (2025)

Lightweight, powerful, and generally inexpensive, the handheld vacuum is the perfect household helper.

Wired - Feb. 7

GTA 6 Release Date Might Be Coming Into Focus

As part of Sony's recent State of Play , Gearbox announced a release date for Borderlands 4. The game is coming on September 23, 2025 , and many are wondering what this means for GTA 6's release ...

GameSpot - Feb. 13