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How to Care for a Loved One With Dementia: 5 Expert Tips
Gene Hackman was cared for by his wife in his final years. Her unexpected death highlights the essential and challenging job of those who care for Alzheimer’s patients.The New York Times - 1h -
Monarch butterflies wintering in Mexico rebound this year
The number of monarch butterflies wintering in the mountains west of Mexico City, rebounded this year, doubling the area they covered in 2024 despite the stresses of climate changeABC News - 1d -
Trump’s Contradictions Are His Ultimate Cover: ‘You Can’t Pin Him Down’
President Trump’s shifting positions and outright lies have presented the American public with dueling narratives at every turn.The New York Times - 3h -
Walgreens to Be Acquired by Sycamore Partners in $10 Billion Deal
Shares of Walgreens Boots Alliance have lost about half their value in the past year, as the chain has faced pressure in its retail and pharmacy businesses.The New York Times - 1d -
2025 NFL free agency: Chiefs re-signing Marquise 'Hollywood' Brown on one-year, $11M deal, per report
Brown signed a one-year deal with K.C. last offseasonCBS Sports - 6h -
Figma in Talks With Bankers to Explore an I.P.O. This Year
The design tech company is exploring a public offering after regulators stymied its $20 billion sale to the software giant Adobe in 2023.The New York Times - 1d -
Loyola Marymount beats San Diego 100-74 in second round of West Coast Conference Tournament
Will Johnston had 27 points to lead Loyola Marymount to a 100-74 victory over San Diego in the second round of the West Coast Conference TournamentABC News - 16h -
The Papers: UK 'hardest hit by Covid fallout' and next Bond 'shouldn't be American'
A mix of stories lead Sunday's front pages, including on immigration and five years on since the start of the pandemic.BBC News - 1h -
Trish Costello is Harnessing the Financial Power of Women
Trish Costello is the founder and C.E.O. of Portfolia, a women-focused investment platform that is fueling health care innovations aimed at improving women’s lives.The New York Times - 1d -
Here’s where the jobs are for February 2025 – in one chart
February marked another strong month for health care despite job growth overall coming in weaker than expected but stable.CNBC - 1d -
Russia Pushes Back Ukraine’s Offensive With Drones and North Korean Troops
Russia has retaken about two-thirds of the territory Ukraine seized last summer in the Kursk region of Russia, but at a fearful cost in lives.The New York Times - 19h -
A new car costs nearly $50,000 on average: Here’s how much you'd pay per month
The cost of a new car could set you back $1,000 per month—here’s how to lower costs.CNBC - 9h -
First firing squad execution in 15 years is carried out in South Carolina
South Carolina has conducted the first firing squad execution in the U.S. in over a decade. Brad Sigmon was pronounced dead at 6:08 p.m. last night, three minutes after sharpshooters fired their ...CBS News - 9h -
Altadena Residents Face High Costs as They Begin to Rebuild Their Homes
The realities of construction costs and insurance payments after the Eaton fire have set in for residents.The New York Times - 14h -
Female founders in the U.S. VC ecosystem: the good and the bad | Pitchbook (updated)
Women founders and investors raised $38.8 billion in funding in the U.S. in 2024, up 27% from the year before, according to PitchBook.VentureBeat - 2d -
Late car payments hit highest level in decades
Americans are falling behind on their monthly car payments at the highest rate in more than 30 years.The Hill - 5h -
Vitamin A, While Helpful for Measles, Is Not a Replacement for Vaccination
This is a MedPage Today story. Both the World Health Organization (WHO) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommend vitamin A for all patients with measles -- not just severe cases ...ABC News - 1d -
Malnutrition food product sees funding affected by USAID cuts
Plumpynut is a life-saving food product that can bring a malnourished child back to health in just weeks. But the Trump administration's cuts to USAID essentially canceled funding to two American ...CBS News - 9h -
Hinge Health to go public as soon as April, source says
Hinge Health could file for an initial public offering as soon as next week, CNBC has learned.CNBC - 1d -
Is daylight saving time bad for your health? A neurologist explains.
Researchers are discovering that "springing ahead" each March for daylight saving time is connected with serious negative health effects.CBS News - 12h -
Chipmakers are finding that good earnings aren't enough to please Wall Street
After investors poured into semiconductor stocks last year, expectations are high, and companies are having trouble making Wall Street happy.CNBC - 1d -
One in 15 Americans has witnessed a mass shooting – study
Report finds that 7% of Americans have been present at the scene of a mass shooting and 2% have been injured in one. One in 15 Americans has witnessed a mass shooting, a new study shows, revealing ...The Guardian - 9h -
White House crypto czar says public has 'lost out on over $17 billion'
Crypto czar David Sacks argued taxpayers have lost out on billions because earlier administrations never took advantage of bitcoin in the government's possession.ABC News - 1d -
KTLA taps Melvin Robert to take over 'Morning News' post of the late Sam Rubin
Journalist Melvin Robert says he is 'overjoyed and humbled' to join the KTLA family as he fills the post held by longtime anchor Sam Rubin, who died last year.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
The Last Of Us Season 2's New Trailer Shows The Rift Between Joel And Ellie
It's fitting that the new trailer for The Last of Us Season 2 begins with Joel and Ellie at a physical distance, because there's an emotional gulf between them by the final scene shown. The ...GameSpot - 2h -
Trump and the end of American soft power
Joseph Nye coined the term for the influence countries exert through attraction. Here he sets out why exclusive nationalism is likely to prove a losing strategyFinancial Times - 19h -
Miami (OH) tops Ball State 79-66 in Mid-American Conference regular-season finale
Led by Kam Craft's 19 points, the Miami (Ohio) RedHawks defeated the Ball State Cardinals 79-66 in a Mid-American Conference regular-season finaleABC News - 22h -
Western Michigan edges Bowling Green 64-63 to close out Mid-American Conference regular season
Javaughn Hannah scored 18 points and Chansey Willis Jr. hit the first of two free throws with two seconds left to rally Western Michigan to a 64-63 victory over Bowling Green in a Mid-American ...ABC News - 19h -
Is this Cooper Flagg's last regular-season home game? It should be
College basketball players can make more than ever, especially stars like Flagg. But even he would be ill-advised to not turn pro after this season.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
How can daylight saving time impact your health?
Changing the clocks can, of course, impact your sleep. But that can lead to more problems, experts warn.The Hill - 11h -
Bold predictions for every American League team
Eric Karabell makes fantasy-relevant forecasts for each of the 15 AL teams.ESPN - 12h -
How a trailblazing chef changed American's taste in bread
Nancy Silverton is globally known thanks to her restaurants and cookbooks. She popularized sourdough and artisan breads in the U.S. with Los Angeles' La Brea Bakery, and became the first-ever James ...CBS News - 9h -
Reader callout: Brides and grooms — are you paying too much for your wedding?
Costs are spiralling for what could be the happiest day of your lifeFinancial Times - 19h -
Heathrow looks at building shorter third runway in bid to cut costs
London’s hub airport is preparing a detailed expansion plan after winning government backingFinancial Times - 19h -
Want to cut Medicaid costs without hurting patients? Here’s an easy solution.
The establishment of a National No-Fault Medical Malpractice program for physicians and hospitals participating in Medicare and Medicaid is an easy, commonsense proposal that would preserve access ...The Hill - 9h -
Africa Received Billions in U.S. Aid. Here’s What It Will Lose.
The United States spent decades responding to conflicts and disease in Africa. The continent is now expected to be the hardest hit by the Trump administration’s aid cuts.The New York Times - 9h -
Climate United Sues E.P.A. Over Frozen $20 Billion
In a lawsuit, Climate United claims the E.P.A. is illegally withholding funds that have become a target of the Trump administration.The New York Times - 3h -
UConn vs. St. John's odds, free women's college basketball picks: Huskies cover in 2025 Big East Tournament
SportsLine's Calvin Wetzel and Aaron Barzilai just revealed their picks for St. John's Red Storm vs. Connecticut Huskies in the quarterfinals of the 2025 Big East Women's Tournament on SaturdayCBS Sports - 9h -
Free college basketball parlay picks for Saturday, March 8 from proven model: Houston covers for 6-1 payout
SportsLine's computer model revealed its best bets for Saturday's college basketball schedule, which would return nearly +600 in a parlayCBS Sports - 9h -
Mao Zedong’s first Little Red Book had blue cover and less propaganda
Rare early editions of book by communist party chairman, who shunned the idea of wealth, set to fetch £1m at auction. The thoughts of Mao Zedong , published in 1964 under the title Quotations , ...The Guardian - 9h