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Europe is only half-awake from its long sleep
Talk of Donald Trump bringing the continent together is absurdly prematureFinancial Times - 10h -
Department of Education cuts half its workforce
The Department of Education cut half its workforce amid President Trump’s effort to abolish the agency. Trump touted the cuts, saying they shift responsibilities away from the federal bureaucracy ...NBC News - 6d -
Spotify says it paid $10 billion in royalties in 2024 — but only 4% of its artists make a living
The music-streaming giant has long been the target of criticism from artists about paltry payments, but said it doled out record royalties last year.MarketWatch - Mar. 12 -
In Europe and Japan, Luxury Sleeper Trains
From the Lake District in England to a lush island in Japan, here’s a way to travel — and sleep — in style.The New York Times - 1d -
From an Alpine meadow to a Greek island: five of the best spring breaks in Europe
Our writers make the most of warm weather, smaller crowds and off-peak prices to visit their favourite spots, from the Baltic to the Bosphorus. ‘There’s a magic to sleeping surrounded by Alpine ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
PlayStation Action Figure Deals: Get Aloy For Half Price & Last Of Us 2-Pack For 20% Off
Amazon has great deals on the two priciest action figures in the PlayStation Shapes Collection . Horizon Forbidden West fans can get the Deluxe Edition Aloy Action Figure with 15 accessories for ...GameSpot - Mar. 12 -
US education department plans to cut half its workforce
The mass layoffs will impact nearly 2,100 people who are set to be placed on leave from 21 March.BBC News - Mar. 12 -
The enduring love between Europe and the US will last long past today’s tensions
The ties between Europe and America run much deeper than the war in Ukraine.The Hill - 3d -
'I don't want to go to sleep because I feel like I'm dreaming'
Dan Burn says he does not want to go to sleep in case Newcastle's Carabao Cup win, which ended their long trophy drought, was a dream.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
'I don't want to go to sleep because I feel like I'm dreaming'
Dan Burn says he does not want to go to sleep in case Newcastle's Carabao Cup win, which ended their long trophy drought, was a dream.BBC News - 3d -
St. John's uses dominant second-half to take down Creighton for first Big East title since 2000
RJ Luis Jr. scored all but two of his 29 points after halftime and No. 6 St. John’s made 14 straight shots from the field in the second half to beat Creighton 82-66 on Saturday night for its first ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
The Gulf state purging tens of thousands of its citizens
Kuwait has stripped nationality from 42,000 people after suspending the region’s only parliament last yearFinancial Times - Mar. 9 -
'Long Bright River' allowed Amanda Seyfried to go inside a cop's mind with its creator
For Amanda Seyfried, the Peacock limited series offered a rare opportunity to play a character adapted from a book while working closely alongside the author, Liz Moore.Los Angeles Times - 6d -
Europe's military personnel shortfalls exposed
The Trump administration’s warning last month that Europe must now take care of security in its own backyard raises troubling questionsABC News - 5d -
Monmouth University to shut down its renowned polling institute
Monmouth University will close its polling institute after 20 years of data collection pooled from national and state surveys to anticipate the outcome in highly contested political races. ...The Hill - 6d -
Swedish Battery Maker Northvolt Collapses, a Blow to Europe
The company and its assets will be sold after it filed for bankruptcy in Sweden, sinking Europe’s best hope for competing against Asian rivals.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
From sewage and scum to swimming in ‘blue gold’: how Switzerland transformed its rivers
In the 1960s, the Swiss had some of the dirtiest water in Europe. Now, their cities boast pristine rivers and lakes – and other countries are looking to follow their lead. In the first days of ...The Guardian - 2d -
Scientists Just Discovered a Quick Way to Live a Longer, Healthier Life: Why You Should Follow the 15-2-Half Rule, Starting Today
While plenty of startups are trying to crack the longevity code, research shows just 15 minutes of sleep, two minutes of exercise, and a half-serving of vegetables can make a major difference.Inc. - 2d -
Woad, Once Europe’s Only Blue Dye, Is Rediscovered in France
Denise Lambert has spent decades rediscovering woad — and coping with blue hands.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
NHS England to cut workforce by half as Streeting restructures
The health secretary will shrink NHS England’s workforce to save money and avoid ‘duplication’. NHS England will lose half its staff and a huge swathe of its senior management team as part of a ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
Department of Education lays off nearly half of workforce
The Department of Education announced Tuesday it was firing nearly half of its workforce, the latest Trump administration move to shrink the federal government that could face swift legal ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
From sleeping in doorways to reporting on homelessness: the journalist chronicling an American crisis
Kevin Fagan, who spent decades at the San Francisco Chronicle, argues in a new book that ‘atrociously unforgivable’ US poverty must be addressed. The veteran journalist Kevin Fagan spent decades ...The Guardian - 6d -
Shohei Ohtani merchandise is prompting long lines -- even in the rain -- in Tokyo
The Los Angeles Dodgers gave Shohei Ohtani an unprecedented $700 million contract hoping to drive interest — and the dollars that come with it — from fans across the Pacific. MLB calls the setup ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Tuberville: Fetterman 'has come a long way'
Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) praised his colleague Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) during an interview this week, stating the Pennsylvania lawmaker has “come a long way” and is the “only” Democrat in ...The Hill - 4d -
From London to Lviv: how Trump’s new world order has shaken Europe
At each stop on 1,000-mile trip, discombobulated Europeans are grappling with new and unsettling realities as the US reforges its alliances. While Donald Trump talks of the “big beautiful ocean” ...The Guardian - 2d -
The 3-pointer: Takeaways from No. 5 Alabama's loss to No. 4 Florida
Alabama was unable to keep up its first-half momentum in a 104-82 loss to No. 4 Florida is on Saturday. The wheels came off for the Crimson Tide in the second half after a strong opening 20 ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Salah: Suspended Slot angry at first-half showing
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has revealed head coach Arne Slot was frustrated with his team's lacklustre first-half display against Southampton, with the Premier League leaders coming from ...ESPN - Mar. 9 -
Europe's response to the threat from Trump
Post-war security and trade framework crumbles under new US leadershipFinancial Times - 6d -
Hopedale assistant coach, a cancer survivor, will 'literally lose sleep' scouting basketball
Basketball is Robo's life. He spent his childhood around the Boston College men’s team, across the court from legends Mike Krzyzewski and Roy Williams.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Unio aims bigger in Web3 gaming with new CEO Mark Long
Unio has made some big moves recently, hiring former Shrapnel boss Mark Long as its CEO.VentureBeat - Mar. 7 -
Department of Education workforce slashed in half
The Department of Education says more than 2,100 civil service workers will lose their jobs. The department says all of its divisions are impacted by the reduction. NBC News’ Kelly O’Donnell ...NBC News - Mar. 11 -
Can the US switch off Europe’s weapons?
Long hooked on American defence exports, allies feel buyers’ remorse over hardware dependent on Washington supportFinancial Times - Mar. 9 -
Europe’s moment is more than reheated Gaullism
Macron may not yet be bragging about it, but his crusade for strategic autonomy seems at long last to be vindicatedFinancial Times - 1d -
Trump threatens Europe with 200 percent tariff on wine, Champagne
President Trump on Thursday threatened to put a hefty 200 percent tariff on wine and Champagne coming in from Europe if the European Union (EU) does not remove a tariff on whisky. “The European ...The Hill - 6d -
A Trump-Putin pact is emerging – and Europe is its target | Rafael Behr
US betrayal of Ukraine is the rehearsal for a grander bargain with Moscow and an assault on continental solidarity. A prime time current affairs programme; a discussion about Donald Trump’s ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
Can Europe’s New Military Spending Help Its Economies?
The continent’s leaders hope a surge of investment, to fill a security void left by the United States, can ignite growth. It won’t be easy.The New York Times - 5h -
How do athletes manage sleep, and how can you improve yours?
For World Sleep Day, BBC Sport examines how athletes get their shut eye and explores the best sleep hygiene tipsYahoo Sports - 5d -
How do athletes manage sleep, and how can you improve yours?
For World Sleep Day, BBC Sport examines how athletes get their shut eye and explores the best sleep hygiene tipsBBC News - 5d -
GOP lawmaker on Ontario electricity surcharge: 'It's only going to help Trump'
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) said Monday that Ontario’s 25-percent surcharge on electricity exports to his state — announced in response to President Trump’s tariffs on Canada — will ...The Hill - Mar. 10 -
Why One Video Game Studio is Protecting its Coders From Harassment
Ubisoft’s leadership expects controversy to follow the release of its newest title, and is taking extraordinary steps to safeguard its employees from online attacks.Inc. - 6h