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Bonus season: how does yours measure up?
Our annual survey of FT readers shows bonus payouts are on the rise, but so too are tax concerns and school feesFinancial Times - 14h -
Commentary: 'Captain America: Brave New World' is a political thriller that shies away from politics. Why it feels like a step backward
In 'Captain America: Brave New World,' Sam Wilson talks about the pressure of wondering if he'll ever be enough. The same question applies to the movie.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
How a national-security review made AppLovin America’s hottest stock — and its founders billionaires
Who says government can’t create wealth? CFIUS, an obscure panel playing an increasing market role, blocked the sale of AppLovin years before a stock-market bonanza.MarketWatch - 6h -
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 - 6h -
Is Standing at Work All Day an Occupational Hazard?
A recent report from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health details numerous negative effects from being on your feet for long periods, including low back pain, fatigue, muscle ...Inc. - 1d -
America has turned on its friends
Donald Trump’s abandonment of allies is real and will endureFinancial Times - 1h -
Hegseth wants massive Pentagon cuts, but many obstacles stand in his way
To come anywhere close to Hegseth’s target, the Pentagon bureaucracy will engage in yet another cut drill, with many promising programs falling on the cutting room floor while legacy activities ...The Hill - 5h -
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Trump’s revolution will end badly — for himself, and for America
Unintended consequences will appear, problems will arise and sooner or later the whole project will come to a standstill.The Hill - 3h -
Yankees amend long-standing facial hair policy, will now allow 'well-groomed beards'
The policy, instituted in the 1970s by George Steinbrenner, had forced players to trim their hair if they wanted to join the team.Yahoo Sports - 4h -
NHL Star Power Index: Nathan MacKinnon and Zach Werenski stand out in 4 Nations Face-Off
Sidney Crosby also had a sensational showing for CanadaCBS Sports - 1h -
Meta Will Build the World’s Longest Undersea Cable
Meta’s Waterworth Project will provide internet connectivity on five continents, with landing points in India, the United States, Brazil, and South Africa.Wired - 2d -
World champion Dubois out of Parker fight with illness
Heavyweight Daniel Dubois' world title defence against Joseph Parker on Saturday is in doubt with reports that the champion is ill.BBC News - 11h -
‘The World Is There for the Carving’: Two Columnists on the Trump-Putin Alliance
We’ve never seen anything like this: a president who appears aligned with a Russian dictator in targeting the weak and the vulnerable.The New York Times - 9h -
'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 - 2d -
Canada’s ice hockey win over Trump’s America was her soft power laid bare | Colin Horgan
Trump can try to co-opt hockey. But Thursday showed that wherever where you’re from, when you step onto the ice, something about you will always be Canadian. Canada beat US 3-2 on McDavid’s ...The Guardian - 11h -
The ‘Gulf of America’ feud is about something bigger: Trump wants to control the media | Margaret Sullivan
The president punished the AP for choosing its own language, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. The press must show unity. It might seem like a small matter, just a disagreement over whether a ...The Guardian - 7h -
The stock market is expensive. But there’s still one bull case not priced in, says Bank of America.
Bank of America says heavily regulated sectors have yet to fully rallyMarketWatch - 4h -
Developing world urges rich nations to defy Trump’s ‘climate nihilism’
Poorer countries want rapid emission cuts and more financial help in face of US leader’s stance on global heating. Developing countries are calling on the rich world to defy the US president, ...The Guardian - 2d -
Blackpink announces world tour with July 12 stop at SoFi Stadium
The K-pop girl group is hitting the road for the first time since 2023.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
Kilauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes, is again spewing lava
Kilauea volcano is shooting lava into the air once again in HawaiiABC News - 1d -
Why Did It Take a Fire for the World to Learn of Altadena’s Black Arts Legacy?
As Frieze Los Angeles shines a spotlight on art in the city, one community, long facing institutional apathy, calls for marking its memories in the public mind.The New York Times - 1d -
Jenni Hermoso to appeal against World Cup kiss case verdict
Luis Rubiales was found guilty of kissing player Jenni Hermoso without her consent and fined €10,800.BBC News - 8h -
Experience: I sailed alone around the world aged 16
My parents weren’t thrilled with the idea, but they knew I’d do it anyway. I was born during my parents’ sea voyage around the world, and always wanted to make the trip myself. They divorced when ...The Guardian - 9h -
MLS Year 30: A league at a philosophical crossroads as World Cups loom
America’s top circuit has grown and thrived thanks to mechanisms it now no longer needs. Ever since its foundation in 1996, Major League Soccer has faced questions about its place within the world ...The Guardian - 9h -
The World Is in a Polyester Crisis. One Company Is Trying to Recycle a Way Out
The European company Reju may have developed the polyester recycling technology the textile industry needs. The question is whether the world is ready for it.Wired - 7h -
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 hipsABC News - 3h -
How safe is it to fly in bad weather?
Despite recent aircraft incidents, flying is still the safest method of travel. But how do pilots cope with bad weather?BBC News - 14h -
How To Make A Water Elevator In Minecraft
A water elevator might not be one of the first base upgrades you make in Minecraft , but it's incredibly useful once you understand how to design one. What it does is allow you to vertically ...GameSpot - 11h -
Shakira resumes world tour with concert in Peru after canceling show due to illness
Shakira says that she will resume her world tour and perform in Lima, Peru, Monday evening, following the cancellation of a concert over the weekend due to a stomach illnessABC News - 3d -
'OK, I'm in my dream world now.' Lauren Halsey shares a vision for her neighborhood
The Summaeverythang Community Center is the kind of community work that has always been present in Halsey's art practice.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
Unit Network raises $18M for decentralized platform enabling real-world and digital asset trading
Unit Network, a decentralized financial ecosystem enabling tradING of real-world and digital assets through tokenization, has raised $18 million.VentureBeat - 1d -
Ex-Spain soccer boss Rubiales guilty of sexual assault and fined for World Cup kiss
Former Spanish soccer boss Luis Rubiales has been found guilty of sexually assaulting player Jenni Hermoso for kissing her after the 2023 Women’s World Cup finalABC News - 1d -
Daniel Dubois pulls out of world title fight with Joseph Parker due to illness
British heavyweight was due to defend title on Saturday Martin Bakole steps in to face Parker as replacement Daniel Dubois has withdrawn from his IBF world heavyweight title defence against ...The Guardian - 22h -
World Anti-Doping Agency Drops Defamation and Ethics Cases Against U.S. Officials
The World Anti-Doping Agency withdrew a defamation lawsuit and an ethics case against American officials critical of its handling of failed tests by members of China’s Olympic swimming squad.The New York Times - 14h -
Chess: Carlsen wins again as he qualifies for the $1.5m Saudi Esports World Cup
The Norwegian world No 1 is in pole position at the Chessable Masters despite endgame lapses. Magnus Carlsen’s dominance of online chess has continued this week as the world No 1 is in pole ...The Guardian - 11h -
'Queen Sugar' actor Kofi Siriboe dives into the art world with his first L.A. exhibition
The art exhibition on display from Feb. 21-23 at the Line Hotel in Koreatown explores themes of Black migration and movement via various art forms.Los Angeles Times - 8h -
A Great Big World singer on stepping away from group after multiple sclerosis diagnosis
Nearly 20 years after forming their musical duo, A Great Big World, Chad King and Ian Axel are back with "Then There Were Sparks." As their new EP debuts, King shares his decision to step away from ...CBS News - 4h