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At Lorna Simpson’s Show, a Constellation of Galactic and Human History
In celestial hues the artist’s turn to the cosmos, and abstraction, bring us back to vital matters on earth.The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
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Details emerge about New Orleans attacker's military history
Shamsud-Din Jabbar, the man who rammed a truck into a crowd of people on New Orleans' popular Bourbon Street, served in the U.S. military and was deployed for 11 months to Afghanistan, an Army ...CBS News - Jan. 2 -
New Syrian government's school curriculum changes spark concern
The curriculum will take on a more Islamic slant, with evolution and Big Bang theory dropped from science.BBC News - Jan. 2 -
‘The only thing you need is your own mind’: how to start meditating
Meditation isn’t about perfectionism or blocking thoughts, experts say – the goal is to develop ‘a balanced awareness’. Everyone has to start somewhere. In this new column, experts give advice ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
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How to succeed at forming new habits, from the author of 'Change: 6 science-backed strategies to transform your brain, body, and behavior'
Here's how to give yourself the best chance at success, says the author of "Change: Six science-backed strategies to transform your brain, body, and behavior."CNBC - Jan. 2 -
Evidence Against Drinking Has Grown. Will Federal Advice Change?
Officials in other countries are warning about the health hazards of alcohol in any amount. Americans are still told that moderate drinking is safe. What gives?The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
Baby to fly to Mexico for 'life-changing' stem cell therapy after fundraiser
Celine was born in December 2023 weighing less than a bag of sugar.BBC News - Jan. 2 -
How to invest in a much-changed China
While Trump threatens punitive tariffs, investors need to understand how much the country has altered in recent yearsFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
The Erdoğan whisperer behind Turkey’s economic pivot
Vice-president Cevdet Yılmaz has played a crucial backstage role managing the turn to financial orthodoxyFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
How Suicide Drones Changed the Front Lines in Ukraine in the War With Russia
Outnumbered and desperate, the nation began hacking cheap consumer drones with explosives — bringing a brutal new form of violence to 21st-century warfare.The New York Times - Jan. 1 -
Big Rockets, a Big Telescope and Big Changes in Space Await in 2025
Here are some key events to look forward to in space and astronomy in the year ahead.The New York Times - Jan. 1 -
FBI seizes one of the largest stockpiles of homemade explosives in its history
Investigators seized over 150 pipe bombs and other devices when they arrested a Virginia man on a firearms charge. Federal agents in the US found one of the largest stockpiles of homemade ...The Guardian - Jan. 1 -
New bone test could rewrite British history, say scientists
Researchers say new DNA research could shed new light on what history books say about ancient Britain.BBC News - Jan. 1 -
Clement has to win hearts and minds at Rangers. Beating Celtic would help
Manager is yet to win an Old Firm match and success would help him to show he is making some progress. Philippe Clement can only hope the law of averages is due to swing in his favour. If not, the ...The Guardian - Jan. 1 -
Trump has a once-in a-century opportunity for change
Donald Trump will either grasp the opportunity history has thrust upon him to change the world for the better, or he will let it pass by and watch the downward slide into chaos continue. His ...The Hill - Jan. 1 -
Cops shot, possible explosive devices found after truck hits crowd in New Orleans, officials say
At least 10 people are dead and dozens more are injured after a truck plowed into a crowd on New Orleans' Bourbon Street early on New Year's Day. CBS News' Michael George and Kati Weis have more.CBS News - Jan. 1 -
Hey, Maybe It's Time to Delete Some Old Chat Histories
Your messages going back years are likely still lurking online, potentially exposing sensitive information you forgot existed. But there's no time like the present to do some digital decluttering.Wired - Jan. 1 -
This Four-Ingredient Recipe, Passed Down for Generations, Will Change the Game
Turn cabbage into something intensely craveable.The New York Times - Jan. 1 -
The Spin | Let the Ashes mind games begin: gazing through a crystal ball at cricket in 2025
Archer in cotton wool, Root innovates again and South Africa claim the urn – some predictions for the year ahead. January The final game between Australia and India at the SCG, the Aussies’ ...The Guardian - Jan. 1 -
Parrots, trees and dragons: test yourself with our quiz on national flag changes
The ‘independence flag’ now flies in parts of Syria following the fall of Bashar al-Assad, but can you identify these other countries that have changed their flags (or not)? Continue reading...The Guardian - Jan. 1 -
Debut at 18, still playing at 40 - James makes more history
LeBron James becomes the first person to play in the NBA as a teenager and past the age of 40.BBC News - Jan. 1 -
Elon Musk changes his name to Kekius Maximus on X
The world's richest man sparks speculation after changing his name and using a picture of Pepe the Frog.BBC News - Jan. 1 -
Xi Jinping, China’s Leader, Nods to Economic Challenges
In a New Year’s address, Xi Jinping made a rare acknowledgment of the flagging economy while reiterating the government’s growth targets.The New York Times - Jan. 1 -
FBI seizes most homemade explosives in agency history
Federal prosecutors say FBI agents recovered a stash of more than 150 homemade explosives at a home in Virginia.CBS News - Dec. 31 -
6 Ways the Workplace Will Change in 2025
The smartphone generation will be managing teams. DEI lawsuits will drag on. Here’s what else experts expect to see in the changing world of work next year.Inc. - Dec. 31 -
Is Vikings-Lions finale the greatest matchup in NFL regular-season history?
The Vikings-Lions matchup will set some records.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 31 -
The Evolution of Home Beauty Device Trends
As the science of skin care continues to expand, some of those advances have landed directly in consumers’ hands. Is that a good thing?The New York Times - Dec. 31
