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Can you ‘undo’ political polarization? Left and right might be closer than we think, study finds
University of California, Berkeley, research shows people are committed to protecting democratic institutions despite differences. You know that uncle whose political takes threaten to turn family ...World - The Guardian - November 3 -
Why America’s polarized politics can be hazardous to your investment returns
Which would you rather have: more profit or political beliefs that are never challenged?Business - MarketWatch - October 26 -
Worried about post-election political violence? You have more power than you think.
Despite concerns of political violence and distorted narratives on social media, Americans are committed to avoiding violence and solving problems together, according to experts.Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Here's how much Tim Walz is worth. It's less than you might think.
Tim Walz, Kamala Harris' vice presidential running mate, earns six figures as governor of Minnesota. But his overall wealth is far more modest.Top stories - CBS News - November 1 -
‘Their house was purchased with my family money’: My late father left a life estate to his second wife. She’s only 10 years older than me. How can I undo this?
“Apparently the probate laws in Florida are different, perhaps superseding the will.”Business - MarketWatch - October 26 -
The era of political polarization is over
Despite claims of political polarization, the Democratic and Republican parties are unified in their temperament and values, with both candidates moving towards centrist positions on issues such as ...Politics - The Hill - November 4 -
Study finds LLMs can identify their own mistakes
It turns out that LLMs encode quite a bit of knowledge about the truthfulness of their answers, even when they give the wrong one.Tech - VentureBeat - October 29 -
Kids Wants Video Games More Than Money For The Holidays, Study Finds
It's not a big surprise, but a lot of children want video games for the holidays. The Entertainment Software Association, which represents the US video game industry's interests in Washington D.C., ...Tech - GameSpot - November 13 -
Alcohol Deaths Have More Than Doubled in Two Decades, Study Finds
Americans are dying of illnesses related to alcohol at roughly twice the rate seen in 1999.Health - The New York Times - Yesterday -
If You Think You Can Hold a Grudge, Consider the Crow
The brainy birds carry big chips on their shoulders, scientists say. And some people who become subjects of their ire may be victims of mistaken identity.Science - The New York Times - October 30 -
5 Steps to Experience More Wealth Than You Might Ever Imagine
Find true riches in simply being present.Business - Inc. - November 6 -
Wild Pokemon TCG Pocket Theory Thinks You Can Game The System
Pokemon Trading Card Pocket has barely been out a week, but players are already looking for anything to give them the edge they need to find the mobile game's rarest cards, no matter how unlikely. ...Tech - GameSpot - November 6 -
Our mistake was to think we lived in a better country than we do | Rebecca Solnit
Americans will be stuck cleaning up after Maga’s destructive streak because men like this never clean up after themselves. Our mistake was to think we lived in a better country than we do. Our ...World - The Guardian - November 7 -
AGI is coming faster than we think — we must get ready now
As we are on the brink of breakthroughs in AGI and superintelligence, we need to assess whether we are truly ready for this transformation.Tech - VentureBeat - November 10 -
More than 800 million people around the world have diabetes, study finds
Scientists say increase from 1990 to 2022 was largest in low- and middle-income countries and lack of treatment ‘concerning’. Why have rates doubled over the last 30 years and what can be ...World - The Guardian - November 13 -
Sneaky Business Models: How Companies Make You Pay More Than You Think
Hidden fees are everywhere, from streaming to travel. Learn to spot them as a consumer and rethink them as an innovator to build trust and protect your brand.Business - Inc. - November 10 -
Where Can You Find N.H.L. Stars? Hanging Out in the Sauna.
“It’s always been in the culture,” one player said.Sports - The New York Times - November 7 -
Wishful Thinking on Abortion Politics
We explain why the issue of abortion didn’t necessarily help Democrats win this election.Top stories - The New York Times - November 13 -
Bill Clinton on moving forward, urging citizens to "stand up for what we think is right"
The former president proudly wears the title of "citizen," which is also the title of his new book, "Citizen: My Life After the White House." He talks about making a difference outside of elected ...Top stories - CBS News - 6 days ago -
Badenoch's win and Labour's big Budget mean we now have sharper left-right divide
With the government announcing big spending and tax, the differences between the two main parties feel sharper, writes Laura Kuenssberg.Top stories - BBC News - November 2 -
Left, right, Harris, Trump: all prisoners of political nostalgia in an era few understand | Rafael Behr
The digital age has turbo-boosted extremism, and analogue democracy is struggling to keep up. Donald Trump’s record of refusal to concede defeat after the last US election should have disqualified ...World - The Guardian - November 5 -
Breaking down the grind-it-out Chiefs offense, and why it's better than you think
Don't underestimate Kansas City -- even if it isn't lighting up the scoreboardSports - CBS Sports - November 15 -
Early 2025 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Top 20 at shortstop puts Trea Turner lower than you might expect
So that's where all the infield talent has goneSports - CBS Sports - November 14 -
Paddington in Peru review – you can take the bear out of South America, but think twice before taking him back
The third instalment in the film adventures of the furry marmalade addict may boast Olivia Colman as a singing nun but it lacks home comforts. Just as jolly as the previous two films, but not ...World - The Guardian - November 4 -
'I think you can be consistent': How NFL refs decide who gets ejected (or not) for head hits
How can one player cause a concussion and not get ejected, while another is tossed for a milder hit to the head?Sports - ESPN - November 8 -
Juan Soto to the Dodgers? How star free agent fits payroll structure and why they need him more than you think
The Dodgers' pursuit of Soto is nowhere as preposterous as it may soundSports - CBS Sports - 4 days ago -
We’re supposed to ‘put politics aside’ to celebrate Kemi Badenoch – but how can we? | Nesrine Malik
There is a ritual of withholding all criticism when someone from an ethnic minority takes a position of power. That ritual has now become farce. So here we are. Kemi Badenoch is the leader of the ...World - The Guardian - November 4 -
We’ve lost control of political text messaging — here’s how we can rein it in
It didn't used to be this way, and it doesn’t have to be.Politics - The Hill - November 14 -
Can democracy work without journalism? With the US election upon us, we may be about to find out | Margaret Simons
Most serious news organisations are not serving the politically disengaged, yet it’s these voters who will decide the next president . It is commonly claimed that democracy can’t work unless you ...World - The Guardian - November 3 -
Has life in the U.S. become too political? You can buy a house in Italy for $1.
A village in Sardinia is trying to entice politics-weary Americans to buy cheap homes in Italy.Top stories - CBS News - 3 days ago -
Alcohol consumption abundant in the natural world, study finds
Range of species have ethanol in diet, normally arising through fermented fruits, sap and nectar. Humans may have turned drinking into something of an art form but when it comes to animals putting ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
Monkeys will never type Shakespeare, study finds
Australian researchers have poked holes in an old thought-experiment known as the "infinite monkey theorem".Top stories - BBC News - November 1 -
A.D.H.D. Symptoms Are Milder With a Busy Schedule, Study Finds
New research suggests symptoms of the disorder may be less severe in those with a demanding schedule.Health - The New York Times - November 13 -
Prince William: We Can End Homelessness review – is a royal really the right person for this job?
His desire to tackle this issue is impressive, but his plan to eradicate rough sleeping is worryingly hard to understand. Let’s hope it works. Monarchist, I ain’t. Pragmatist, I am. So if Prince ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
Trump caps Pennsylvania campaign: 'The only way we can blow it is if you blow it'
Former President Trump on Monday held two rallies in Pennsylvania, capping his campaign efforts in a crucial battleground by levying attacks on Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), musing about college ...Politics - The Hill - November 5 -
'Political malpractice' if Trump undoes climate-geared Biden projects, outgoing U.S. energy secretary says
Outgoing U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm called for consistency in Washington's climate policies and global role in the green transition.Business - CNBC - November 15 -
