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Trump’s bonanza of the century
Elon Musk and other super-wealthy entrepreneurs stand to benefit from deregulationFinancial Times - 1h -
Bamboo bonanza: how a village in India used its forest to go from poverty to prosperity
Restoring age-old land rights has enabled 300 villagers to build a profitable business and halt the exodus to the city. It’s late morning and the sound of axes clacking against wood echoes through ...The Guardian - 5h -
Things could go very wrong in Syria – they could also go very right. Let’s gift its people optimism | Nesrine Malik
With the tyrant Assad gone, it’s important not to impose a negative script on what comes next. Syrians deserve support and hope. Last week, time collapsed. Bashar al-Assad’s fall recalled scenes ...The Guardian - 1d -
Inside how No. 1 Tennessee used a boatload of Jordan Gainey to beat Illinois at its own game and stay unbeaten
Here's how Tennessee turned a game that featured all the ingredients for a loss into a winCBS Sports - 2d -
4 Rules for Going From Small to Big
Thinking big isn’t enough. You need to plan and act big as wellInc. - 2d -
As East Village’s Little India Fades, One Place Keeps Its Lights On
Three neighboring South Asian restaurants with string light-filled windows survived for decades. Only one remains as Sixth Street’s “Curry Row” moniker fades.The New York Times - 4d -
From the US to Uganda, how climate activism has been criminalised in 2024
In this week’s Down To Earth newsletter: The global crackdown against climate activists and groups is clearly part of the fossil fuel industry’s strategy to crush dissent and keep burning the ...The Guardian - 4d -
How Boeing Restarted Its 737 Production Line
After a turbulent year that included a federally ordered manufacturing cap on its best-selling plane, the company is trying to get liftoff for 2025 though its suppliers remain anxious.Inc. - 4d -
How to Pack a ‘Go Bag’ for Extreme Weather
If the trend continues, extreme weather will occur more frequently. Here’s how experts suggest you prepare.The New York Times - 5d -
Biden says healthy women help US prosperity as he highlights White House initiative on their health
President Joe Biden says having healthy women is as important for the U.S. economy as it is for the women themselvesABC News - 5d -
How Luigi Mangione's extradition process is going
Luigi Mangione's move to stall his extradition will likely not prevent Pennsylvania from cooperating with New York in the case against the suspect in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO ...CBS News - 5d -
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BlackRock’s billionaire bonanza
The asset manager’s acquisition tear makes the leadership succession process more complexFinancial Times - 6d -
How the Assad regime’s collapse could force Iran to go nuclear
Once the nuclear threshold is crossed, there is no turning back.The Hill - 6d -
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Make America Happy Again: How the US is forgetting its promises and failing its people
The right of all Americans to pursue happiness may be inalienable, but it has little meaning when so many are denied the basic tools to use it.The Hill - Dec. 9 -
Russia has used its hypersonic Oreshnik missile for the first time. What are its capabilities?
A Russian attack on a military industrial facility in central Ukraine on Nov. 21 marked the first use of a powerful new weapon -– a hypersonic ballistic missile with multiple warheadsABC News - Dec. 9 -
Judy Garland's slippers from "The Wizard of Oz" go for $28 million at auction
Heritage Auctions had estimated the ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in "The Wizard of Oz" would fetch $3 million or more.CBS News - Dec. 7 -
Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs. Boston College Eagles: How to watch live stream, TV channel, NCAA Basketball start time
How to watch Wake Forest vs. Boston College basketball gameCBS Sports - Dec. 7 -
Indonesia chases the return of ‘bonanza-era’ Chinese tourism
China’s economic malaise, however, means its people have been slower to join the global wave of post-pandemic ‘revenge travel’. In the laneways of Ubud, three older Chinese women are laughing as ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
Path Of Exile 2: How To Get Into The Village In Trail Of Corruption
During Path of Exile 2 Act 1, you'll eventually come across a main story quest called "The Trail of Corruption." This is one of the longer quests in Act 1 and culminates with quite a difficult boss ...GameSpot - Dec. 6 -
Musk signals he won't use growing influence to go after competitors
Elon Musk indicated Friday that he will not use his growing influence in the Trump administration to hurt or seek revenge on his industry competitors. In a post on his social platform X, Musk ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
Environmental Sensing Is Here, Tracking Everything from Forest Fires to Threatened Species
The internet of things turned every device in your house into a smart something. Now it’s coming for nature—to track forest fires and tree health or to listen out for threatened animals.Wired - Dec. 6 -
How Lagos’s nightlife lost its famous energy
Nigerian president’s economic shock therapy has gutted the middle class and the megacity’s festive party sceneFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
How period poverty is affecting players in Ghana’s Premier League | Moving the Goalposts
Luxury tax on foreign sanitary pads is tainting the experience of some players and harming their progress. Portia Prempeh believes being comfortable brings out the best in every player, especially ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
Lululemon has a problem in the U.S., but here’s one thing that’s going its way
Overseas sales jump 33% and boost Lululemon’s bottom line.MarketWatch - Dec. 5 -
Where does the Syrian Civil War go from here?
Even the brightest experts, with the most well-connected contacts, didn’t see such a decisive military maneuver coming nearly 14 years into the Syrian Civil War.The Hill - Dec. 5 -
The Associated Press’ top photos of 2024 from the US
In 2024, U.S. photographers captured glimpses of humanity, ranging from a deeply divisive presidential election, to hurricanes and fires that ravaged communities, to campus protests over the war ...ABC News - Dec. 5 -
The Associated Press’ top photos of 2024 from the US
In 2024, U.S. photographers captured glimpses of humanity, ranging from a deeply divisive presidential election, to hurricanes and fires that ravaged communities, to campus protests over the war ...ABC News - Dec. 5 -
European satellites launch from India on a mission to create artificial solar eclipses in a tech demo
European satellites launch from India on a mission to create artificial solar eclipses in a tech demoABC News - Dec. 5 -
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Pupils inspire switch from single-use plastics
Five schools now use reusable pudding pots after the children wrote letters raising their concerns.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5 -
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Where do the Democrats go from here?
And the fallout from Hunter Biden's pardon continues...BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Village People frontman says ‘YMCA’ isn’t a ‘gay anthem’ and supports Trump using it at rallies
Singer-songwriter Victor Willis revealed Trump’s use of the song has greatly benefited its streaming numbersYahoo Sports - Dec. 3 -
Village People singer: 'YMCA' has 'benefited greatly' from Trump's use
A singer and co-writer on the Village People megahit "Y.M.C.A." says the 1978 tune has "benefited greatly" from being a favorite on President-elect Trump's playlist. In a Monday post on Facebook, ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Village People singer defends Trump's use of 'Y.M.C.A.,' says song isn't a 'gay anthem'
Village People co-founder and lead singer Victor Willis said Y.M.C.A. has “benefited greatly” from Donald Trump's use and isn't a "gay anthem."NBC News - Dec. 2 -
How Glossier Got Its Glow Back
The 10-year-old beauty brand is profitable, growing, and back in the zeitgeist after successfully pulling off a transition of power.Inc. - Dec. 2 -
How AllTrails Got Everyone to Go Outside
The app survived the pandemic and came out stronger than ever, with a dedicated community of hikers and nature lovers.Inc. - Dec. 2
