Couple's trauma after body placed next to them on flight

'Stuck' in place: Author traces America's mobility crisis to a Modesto law enacted in 1885

In his insightful book about America's housing crisis, Yoni Appelbaum argues that more than a century of restrictive legislation has left so many stuck, unable to pursue opportunity.

Los Angeles Times - Feb. 19

Microsoft Hosted Explicit Videos of This Startup Founder for Years. Here's How She Got Them Taken Down

Breeze Liu has been a prominent advocate for victims. But even she struggled to scrub nonconsensual intimate images and videos of herself from the web.

Wired - 6d

How test-time scaling unlocks hidden reasoning abilities in small language models (and allows them to outperform LLMs)

A 1B small language model can beat a 405B large language model in reasoning tasks if provided with the right test-time scaling strategy.

VentureBeat - 5d

‘We are part of Syria’: Kurdish-led SDF fights for place in post-Assad future

Militia keeping IS in check pressured by new regime in Damascus, emboldened Turkey and US unpredictability. Thirty metres under the city of Kobani, north-east Syria, the Syrian Democratic Forces ...

The Guardian - 5d

Lower mortgage rates may tempt home buyers. But these fast-rising phantom costs could sneak up on them.

Mortgage rates are down to a nearly three-month low. But if you’re thinking of buying a home, beware of these hidden costs.

MarketWatch - 4d

Judge denies bid to block Trump administration from placing USAID workers on leave

President Trump has targeted the U.S. Agency for International Development as part of his plan to shrink the size of the federal government.

CBS News - 4d

Richardson scores 21 and No. 14 Michigan State tops No. 12 Michigan 75-62 for 1st place in Big Ten

The Spartans (22-5, 13-3) have surged atop the highly competitive conference with their third straight win.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Extremists would not need to create an authoritarian state in Britain: Starmer is doing that for them | George Monbiot

The PM and his ministers are supporting illiberal laws that hard-right authoritarians could apply with zeal. If the Trump project implodes, it might take with it the extreme and far-right European ...

The Guardian - 4d

Creative industries are among the UK’s crown jewels – and AI is out to steal them | John Naughton

The tech firms’ efforts to change copyright laws and gain free access to intellectual property is patently wrong. There are decades when nothing happens (as Lenin is – wrongly – supposed to have ...

The Guardian - 3d

Tell your adult children about your wealth — just don’t tell them everything

Some parents might be concerned that their children will want more and do less.

MarketWatch - 3d

Barcelona move into first place in La Liga as manager Hansi Flick continues to push the right buttons

Barca have won their last five La Liga games with 15 goals scored and just two conceded

CBS Sports - 3d

'Unbelievable gentleman' - 100-year-old veteran meets Marines and has them in fits of laughter

Veteran who earned his Green Beret in 1942 is described as an "unbelievable gentleman".

BBC News - 3d

Eggs are a hot commodity. On social media, posting about them can help you go viral.

A new genre of content has emerged online surrounding all things eggs, as people scramble to find ways to get the grocery item amid soaring prices.

NBC News - 3d

German conservatives lead election with far-right AfD in second place, exit polls show

The far-right Alternative for Germany made huge gains in the German general election, with the center-right Christian Democratic Union likely to lead coalition talks to form the next government.

NBC News - 2d

Germany's conservatives win election as far-right AfD leaps to second place, exit polls show

The Christian Democratic Union and its allied Christian Social Union secured the largest share of votes in the German federal election, exit polls show.

CNBC - 2d

Conservatives win German election while far-right party surges to second place

Provisional results confirmed that mainstream conservatives led by Friedrich Merz won Germany’s national election, while a far-right party surged to become the nation’s second-largest.

NBC News - 2d

Conservatives win German election while far-right party surges to second place

Provisional results confirm that mainstream conservatives led by Friedrich Merz won Germany's national election, while a far-right party surged to become the nation’s second-largest

ABC News - 2d

Let them eat fruit: Manchester United close staff canteen in latest cost-cutting

Sir Jim Ratcliffe also trims food offering at training base CEO apologises over U-turn on further redundancies Sir Jim Ratcliffe will close the staff canteen at Old Trafford and replace the free ...

The Guardian - 1d

2025 NFL key offseason dates: When combine, free agency, draft, trades, other important events take place

A full rundown of what's ahead

CBS Sports - 1d

Mets acquire Alexander Canario from Cubs in trade, place Nick Madrigal on 60-day IL

The New York Mets acquired outfielder Alexander Canario in a trade with the Chicago Cubs and placed infielder Nick Madrigal on the 60-day injured list Monday.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Fiverr CEO: I always look for these 3 traits in job candidates—people who have them 'don't fail'

Fiverr CEO Micha Kaufman outlined the three traits he looks for in workers: a killer instinct, agility and curiosity.

CNBC - 23h

I’ve studied the science of happiness for 10 years—7 traps people always fall into and how to avoid them

"I've spent a lot of my life getting in my own way," says Stephanie Harrison, author of "New Happy." Here are her science-backed solutions to common pitfalls.

CNBC - 21h

Popular momentum trades like Palantir and AppLovin are unraveling. Don’t expect them to bounce right back.

Momentum stocks popular with the retail crowd continued to slide on Tuesday, adding to their woes from the past week.

MarketWatch - 16h

Trump Cuts Target Next Generation of Scientists and Public Health Leaders

A core group of so-called disease detectives, who track outbreaks, was apparently spared. But other young researchers are out of jobs.

The New York Times - Feb. 18

'They had biggest moment of their careers stolen' - what next for Spain?

550 days after kissing Jenni Hermoso on the lips on the world's biggest stage, Luis Rubiales is found guilty of sexual assault. What happens now?

BBC News - 5d

Aaron Rodgers reveals two things he's looking for with his next team

New York parted ways with Rodgers last week

CBS Sports - 5d

Game Developers Fear Anti-Trans Measures Could Hit Their Industry Next

As companies like Meta, Google, and Amazon follow President Trump’s moves to roll back diversity initiatives, trans and genderqueer devs worry their already struggling industry could follow suit.

Wired - 5d

PUBG Creator Thinks Players Will Initially Hate His Next Game

In late 2019, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds creator Brendan Greene offered the first glimpse of his next game, Prologue: Go Wayback . Unlike PUBG, Prologue isn't a shooter or a battle royale. ...

GameSpot - 4d

With Wembanyama's season now over, the Spurs and the basketball world wait for what's next

The French sports newspaper L’Equipe published a photo of Victor Wembanyama across the entirety of its front page on Friday, the San Antonio star looking down with his hands on his hips

ABC News - 4d

Aaron Rodgers's two factors for his next team will limit his options

Soon-to-be-free-agent quarterback Aaron Rodgers has two factors regarding his next team.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

The Humane Ai Pin Will Become E-Waste Next Week

Plus: Apple’s visionOS 2.4 makes it easier for guests to use the Vision Pro, Eero has two new Wi-Fi 7 routers, Oppo’s folding phone is the slimmest yet, and Omega drops a bronze Bond watch.

Wired - 4d

Europe’s big carnivores are on the rise – but can we live with bears next door?

Numbers of animals once hunted as vermin are rising across the continent. But scientists worry about how we are going to get along with these predators. Europe’s carnivores have had a remarkable ...

The Guardian - 3d

Why the Far-Right AfD Is Unlikely to Join Germany’s Next Government

The collective shunning of the AfD party is part of a longstanding attempt to blunt its move into the mainstream.

The New York Times - 2d

The ‘next important test for AI bulls’ happens this week with Nvidia’s earnings

Nvidia’s profit “could have enough substance even if less sizzle,” BofA analysts say.

MarketWatch - 2d

German Election 2025: Friedrich Merz Appears Poised to Be Next Chancellor

The Christian Democrat, who appeared to have a path to a stable governing coalition, hopes to lead Europe’s response to President Trump’s reshuffling of alliances.

The New York Times - 2d

Who Is Friedrich Merz, the Man Poised to Be Germany’s Next Chancellor?

Friedrich Merz, head of the conservative Christian Democrats, has vowed to bring stronger leadership to Europe, where the new Trump administration has sowed anxiety.

The New York Times - 2d

Apple says it will invest $500 billion in U.S. over next 4 years

Apple's plans include building a new manufacturing plant to produce Apple Intelligence servers in Texas.

CBS News - 1d

Apple announces $500bn in US investments over next four years

Spending ranges from new AI server factory in Texas to film and TV content and may add 20,000 jobs. Apple announced Monday it would invest $500bn in the US in the next four years that would ...

The Guardian - 1d

Taiwan Watches Trump Undercut Ukraine, Hoping It Won’t Be Next

As President Trump turns toward Russia, Taiwan grapples with its reliance on U.S. support in the face of conflict with China.

The New York Times - 1d

Travis Kelce expected to return next season, Chiefs GM says

Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach said Tuesday that he anticipates star tight end Travis Kelce will return for the final season of his contract in 2025.

NBC News - 19h

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