Latest in Covid memories: Giving birth alone, pavement pubs and hugs outside funerals
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T.J. Byrnes, a No-Frills Irish Pub, Draws a Martini Crowd
T.J. Byrnes, a low-key bar in the financial district of Manhattan, has survived Sept. 11, Hurricane Sandy and Covid lockdowns. Can it survive becoming cool?The New York Times - 4d -
US births rose last year, but experts don't see it as a trend
U.S. births rose slightly last year, but experts don’t see it as evidence of reversing a long-term declineABC News - Mar. 18 -
Arsenal to meet Tottenham in first game outside of UK
Arsenal and Tottenham will contest the first north London derby to be held outside the UK in Hong Kong this summer.Yahoo Sports - 55m -
Why Is Dining Alone So Difficult?
With solo reservations on the rise but many restaurants still restricting tables to two or more, solitary Americans often feel left out or stigmatized.The New York Times - 3d -
Body camera footage is released showing scene outside Gene Hackman's home
Authorities have released body camera footage from outside the home of Gene Hackman, where the actor and his wife Betsy Arakawa were found dead in late FebruaryABC News - 6d -
WATCH: Deer grooms cat outside Washington home
A Washington homeowner spotted a deer taking interest in his cat, Pebbles, when he realized the two were nuzzling up for a grooming session.ABC News - 3d -
Singer Johnny Mathis is retiring from touring, citing age and 'memory issues'
It's time to get a little "Misty": Johnny Mathis, the singer who has entertained audiences since the 1950s, is retiring from touring, his team announced Wednesday.Los Angeles Times - 3d -
High school students fill UND Memorial Union to compete in North Dakota Esports Tournament
Mar. 30—GRAND FORKS — Evan Guilmino, a sophomore from Minot North High School, sat studying the skills and strategies of possible competitors in the Super Smash Bros video game as he prepared for a ...Yahoo Sports - 9h -
Trump Is Giving Europe Vertigo, and Not Just About Ukraine
The split between Europe and the United States over how to end the war is exposing a new, disorienting reality for an alliance in trouble.The New York Times - 2d -
Neuroscience Reveals the Secret to Giving and Receiving Great Feedback
Even when criticism is constructive, we tend to focus on how we feel about it rather than its content. But that can change.Inc. - 46m -
H.H.S. Scraps Studies of Vaccines and Treatments for Future Pandemics
Federal officials cited the end of the Covid-19 pandemic in halting the research. But much of the work was focused on preventing outbreaks of other pathogens.The New York Times - 4d -
Gymnastics’ embrace of Russians highlights neutrality’s blurred lines
FIG’s endorsement of Angelina Melnikova raises eyebrows, as does its president’s hug for propagandist Nikita Nagornyy. Upon his arrival in Moscow this month, Morinari Watanabe, the president of the ...The Guardian - 2h -
Why Adding a Full Hard Drive Can Make a Computer More Powerful
Ten years ago, researchers proved that adding full memory can theoretically aid computation. They’re just now beginning to understand the implications.Wired - 22h -
Remembering respected basketball coach Tonya Mackey and her impact in the Savannah community
Tonya Mackey is remembered as a basketball coach who had a big impact on her players lives. Her Memorial Services are Friday and Saturday in Savannah.Yahoo Sports - 1h -
Will Michael Bennet Shift his Fight Against Trump to the State House?
The Colorado senator, raised to revere the world’s greatest deliberative body, seems ready to give up on Washington.Politico - 1d -
Flying Solo at a Pride Festival Was the Plan. Falling in Love Wasn’t.
Daniel Nester and Geno Yoscovits met nine years ago at a Pride event at a bar in Toledo, Ohio. Mr. Nester arrived alone, but left with a phone number and the spark of a possible new relationship.The New York Times - 2d -
Justice Amy Coney Barrett's memoir will give readers an inside account of the court
Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett has a book coming out in September that her publisher is billing as an invitation for “readers to see the Supreme Court through the lens of her experience.”ABC News - Mar. 21 -
Netflix’s Reed Hastings Gives $50 Million to Bowdoin for A.I. Program
The Netflix co-founder said he wanted his alma mater to become a leader in studying the consequences, and guiding beneficial uses, of artificial intelligence.The New York Times - 6d -
For Perfect Wedding Day Music, Couples Give D.J.s ‘Do Not Play’ Lists
Some couples create wedding “do not play” lists, for reasons ranging from the personal to the political.The New York Times - 2d -
In Trump era, companies are rebranding DEI efforts, not giving up
Most companies are continuing related work, but shifting the language.CNBC - 21h -
Musk gives away $1m cheques ahead of Wisconsin's Supreme Court election
The state's attorney general tried to block the giveaway arguing it was an illegal bid to buy votes.BBC News - 7h -
Musk Gives $1 Million Checks to Voters Amid Wisconsin Court Race
Elon Musk campaigned on Sunday in Green Bay for a state Supreme Court candidate he has spent lavishly to support — but who did not attend his event.The New York Times - 5h -
I’m a Republican Who Still Supports Ukraine. America Must Not Give In to Putin.
The administration must be crystal clear that we are aligned with democracy, free markets and the rule of law.The New York Times - 43m -
LPGA goes to a playoff with Hyo Joo Kim outlasting Lilia Vu to win 2025 Ford Championship
They needed one extra hole in the waning daylight outside Phoenix but Kim is a winner once again on the LPGA.Yahoo Sports - 8h -
Texas Rangers' Kellie Fischer paving the way for women in the MLB
Outside of making sure the Rangers' historic season went smoothly, Fischer's work stretches beyond Arlington.CBS News - 10h -
For Some Measles Patients, Vitamin A Remedy Supported by RFK Jr. Leaves Them More Ill
After the health secretary promoted vitamin A as a cure, parents in West Texas began giving their children high doses, sometimes to prevent infection.The New York Times - 2d -
As world leaders grapple with instability, Trump's attacks are making moderates popular again
Donald Trump has been giving leaders such as Mark Carney, Mexican Claudia Sheinbaum, Emmanuel Macron and Keir Starmer a popularity boost, experts say.NBC News - 1d -
After a bowl-like break, Utah basketball is back in action at new College Basketball Crown
The 16-team tournament gives the Utes a chance to win their part of a $500,000 NIL package and ‘any opportunity to keep competing, we’re going to take that chance’.Yahoo Sports - 8h -
Donors quit Prince Harry’s charity when he left UK, says Sentebale chair
Sophie Chandauka claims there is ‘significant correlation’ with drop in funders and prince’s move to the US. Donors abandoned the charity Prince Harry founded in memory of his late mother when he ...The Guardian - 17h -
Min Woo Lee confidently bombs his way to 2025 Houston Open title, first PGA Tour win
Min Woo Lee bombed it around Memorial Park, taking advantage of non-penal rough en route to his first PGA Tour victory at the Houston Open.Yahoo Sports - 10h -
US gives initial approval for Qatar to purchase MQ-9 armed drones for nearly $2 billion
The United States has given an initial approval for the energy-rich Mideast nation of Qatar to buy eight armed MQ-9B Predator drones for its military, an estimated purchase worth nearly $2 billionABC News - 3d -
Draisaitl gets 2nd goal of night in OT to give Oilers 3-2 win over Flames
Leon Draisaitl got his second goal of the night 2:25 into overtime, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Calgary Flames 3-2 to snap a two-game skidABC News - 1d -
Elon Musk gives out $1M to Wisconsin voters after unsuccessful legal challenge
Taking the stage in Green Bay wearing a yellow foam cheesehead hat, Elon Musk gave out $1 million checks on Sunday to two Wisconsin voters.CBS News - 7h -
Musk says he is giving out two $1 million checks to 'get attention' from 'legacy media'
Tech billionaire Elon Musk handed out oversized $1 million checks to two attendees of his town hall in Wisconsin on Sunday evening, saying the stunt is cheaper and more effective than paying for ...The Hill - 7h -
Hiking the Cactus to Clouds Route in Palm Springs, Calif.
The Cactus to Clouds ascent just outside Palm Springs, Calif., is grueling, but natural treasures, and a speedy trip down, await anyone who is up to the challenge.The New York Times - 6d -
Vince Grippi: Hooptown USA puts basketball reputation on display at women's Spokane regional
Mar. 30—It's often dicey to give yourself a nickname. Ask George "T-Bone" Costanza. Or Star-Lord. But when former Gonzaga basketball star Matt Santangelo, then Hoopfest's executive director, ...Yahoo Sports - 7h -
Musk hands out $1M checks after efforts to block the giveaways in court are rejected
The Wisconsin Supreme Court rejected state Attorney General Josh Kaul's lawsuit to stop Elon Musk and America PAC from giving $1 million each to two town hall attendees.ABC News - 5h -
Turkey’s young ‘hope of millions’ held in jail as Erdoğan cracks down on protests
Popular student demonstrator Berkay Gezgin, 21, snatched off street by police outside office of detained Istanbul mayor. When 21-year-old Berkay Gezgin left the interior of Istanbul city hall, a ...The Guardian - 1d -
Spurs to play Arsenal in Hong Kong
Tottenham will play rivals Arsenal in Hong Kong on Thursday, 31 July as part of their pre-season tour. It will be the first north London derby to take place outside of London and will be hosted at ...Yahoo Sports - 2h
