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At-risk teens learn vocational skills selling wreaths and holiday staples
Boys Republic, a school and farm for at-risk teens in California, assembles, ships and sells wreaths, pine cones and more for the holiday season. It teaches the kids vocational skills and the money ...CBS News - 5h -
Julio Torres on Holiday Gifts
“A good gift is like a bridge between two people,” the creator of “Los Espookys” said. “It’s a way of communicating, ‘You are on my mind when you’re not in front of me.’”The New York Times - 1d -
Can Psychedelics Help CEOs Boost Their Leadership Skills?
A growing cottage industry is dedicated to the theory that mind-altering drugs can improve business leadership.The New York Times - 2d -
How To Talk to Your Teen About Pornography
Odds are your adolescent has already encountered online pornography. Your role is to openly address it, scholars say.The New York Times - 2d -
Family's tribute to 'beautiful' teen killed at docks
Zacharias Atkinson, 19, was fatally injured in an industrial incident in Bootle, Merseyside.BBC News - 22h -
Tuchel watches as England learn '26 WC qualifiers
England have been drawn against Serbia, Albania, Latvia and Andorra in their 2026 World Cup qualifying group.ESPN - 1d -
5 Clocks Embody Baroque Style and Their Maker’s Skill
The Wallace Collection in London says a new exhibition is its first on horology.The New York Times - 1d -
‘£60 for Dolce and Gabbana’: how posh panettone is becoming a Christmas staple
Supermarkets are reporting surging sales, with customers apparently willing to spend more on exotic versions of the Italian festive bread. It was once the preserve of the bougie delicatessen, but ...The Guardian - 2d -
What I Learned From a Reclusive Taliban Commander
Mullah Osman Jawhari led one of the deadliest assaults on American forces in Afghanistan, a battle that came to symbolize the war itself.The New York Times - 2d -
Indian teen becomes youngest world chess champion
Gukesh Dommaraju defeated defending chess champion Ding Liren of China in a nail-biter final game.BBC News - 2d -
The Benefits and Risks of Fluoride, Explained
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has said he wants to curb water fluoridation nationwide. Here’s what the science shows about the benefits and the risks.The New York Times - 2d -
Teen chess prodigy becomes youngest world champion
The usually shy and reserved teen burst into tears after nearly three weeks and 14 games of intense battle against his opponent.CBS News - 2d -
U.K. Bans Puberty Blockers for Teens Indefinitely
A freeze placed this year on their use to treat gender dysphoria will remain in place for young people under 18, except in clinical trials, Britain’s government said.The New York Times - 3d -
Lessons to learn from US big tech performance
Any notion that the Magnificent Seven had unstoppable momentum received a reality check earlier this yearFinancial Times - 3d -
Doing Less for the Holidays
Some people respond to the stress of the season by adopting a Marie Kondo approach: relinquishing the rituals that no longer bring them joy.The New York Times - 3d -
Making Danish Holiday Crafts
In the land of hygge, handmade paper decorations have long brought holiday cheer — and a chance to share the simple joys of crafting.The New York Times - 3d -
Learning from the Ingenuity helicopter's crash landing on Mars
Engineers now say they understand the most likely cause of the Ingenuity helicopter's crash landing on Mars earlier this year.CBS News - 3d -
Is making a holiday wishlist practical or tacky?
Nearly 5bn lb of gift returns end up in landfills every year and yet there is a certain taboo around compiling a gift list. The first Christmas that I was with my boyfriend, his family asked for my ...The Guardian - 3d -
EU Looks Into Google Ads Targeting Teens
The European Union’s digital regulator is looking into Google’s advertising practices under an online content law that bans companies from using minors’ data for targeted advertising.The Wall Street Journal - 4d -
Growing number of U.S. adults lack literacy skills, survey shows
The share of adults with literacy skills at the lowest measured levels increased, according to the National Center for Education Statistics’ Survey of Adult Skills.NBC News - 4d -
Actor guilty of raping teen in acting classes
Alexander Westwood, 24, sexually assaulted a child over an eight-year period.BBC News - 4d -
Still rockin': As a singer turns 80, the Christmas song she sang as a teen is a holiday staple
Brenda Lee's memories of recording “Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree” are a little hazy nowABC News - 4d -
Tips for tipping this holiday season
A new survey from Bankrate found that the majority of people who have housekeepers, childcare providers and teachers are planning to give them a tip for the holidays. And at least a quarter of U.S. ...CBS News - 4d -
4 Crystal-Clear Signs to Spot Someone With Good Leadership Skills
Adopting these leadership skills stands the test of time.Inc. - 4d -
Teens want to learn about financial topics, but only 10 states require it
Only 10 states require a personal finance course for high schoolers, but one teacher says she tells her students it's the most important course they will take.CBS News - 5d -
Kristen Arnett on Holiday Gifts
The author keeps a list on her phone of gift ideas. “During the year, if someone close to me mentioned something that they really like or really want, I put a note in right then.”The New York Times - 5d -
Footballers' dementia risk 'not linked to lifestyle'
A study finds no evidence the high dementia risk for footballers is linked to health and lifestyle factors, increasing the likelihood that heading footballs has caused brain injuries.BBC News - 5d -
Crow says Secret Service isn’t 'developing' skills, employee training
The ranking member for the House task force assembled to review the assassination attempts on President-elect Trump’s life said the Secret Service isn’t “developing” the skills or training for ...The Hill - 6d -
Five Champions Cup learnings from round one
BBC Sport looks at five things we learned from the opening round of the 2024-25 Investec Champions Cup.BBC News - 6d -
Inside a one-of-a-kind home for teens and adults with autism
About one in every 36 children is diagnosed with a form of autism. A New York facility is seeing success in treating some of the most profound cases — and providing a welcome home for teens and ...CBS News - Dec. 7 -
Path Of Exile 2: How To Respec Passive Skills
Remember the massive passive skill tree in Path of Exile? Well, it's back in Path of Exile 2 , offering over a thousand nodes for you to lose your mind over. If you're a newcomer to Path of Exile, ...GameSpot - Dec. 6 -
Path Of Exile 2: How To Get Uncut Skill Gems
In Path of Exile 2 , you acquire different kinds of skills throughout the course of the leveling process. However, leveling up your character only grants access to a passive ability skill tree, ...GameSpot - Dec. 6 -
It’s Not Too Late to Rein In Holiday Spending
Research suggests that you’ll spend less than you otherwise would by setting a strict budget — even if you go over the budget.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
The Risky and Rewarding Skill Travis Kelce Has Suddenly Perfected
Kansas City’s star tight end has mastered the art of the lateral pass.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
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Ivory Coast’s beloved staple food gains UN cultural heritage status
Attiéké is made from fermented cassava flour and has become popular across West Africa.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
Five things we learned from the Scottish Budget
Scrapping the two-child cap and changes to tax thresholds are among plans for the next financial year.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
A New Benchmark for the Risks of AI
MLCommons provides benchmarks that test the abilities of AI systems. It wants to measure the bad side of AI next.Wired - Dec. 4 -
Murdered teen's mum fears more lives will be lost
Holly Newton's mother reacts to new survey findings about coercive control in young relationships.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
What prosecutors should learn from the Trump election
Prosecutors need to sit up, take notice, and ponder what the election results mean about what they do, how they do it, and how the public perceives it.The Hill - Dec. 3
