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How culture shapes capitalism around the world
From east to west, different value systems support global economic diversityFinancial Times - 1d -
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 - Feb. 21 -
How The Sims grew from a virtual construction game into a cultural phenomenon
As The Sims celebrates its 25th anniversary, its legacy is undeniable.CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Culture Guides a Team. But How Do Coaches Make It Real?
The Luka Doncic and Jimmy Butler situations illustrate what it looks like to underestimate the meaning of culture, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - 2d -
How Candise Lin Became the Unofficial Ambassador of Chinese Internet Culture
Long before TikTok refugees discovered Red Note, Candise Lin was giving Americans a portal into the wild, hilarious world of Chinese social media.Wired - 6h -
His coffee is coveted around the world. His son doesn’t know if his future is on the farm
‘Pepe’ Jijón loves his life in the Ecuadorian cloud forest, but for his son Jose, the excitement of New York city calls. On an October day, Jose Jijon rang up a customer’s $35 bag of coffee at a ...The Guardian - 6d -
Trump's ending of 90% of USAID foreign aid contracts slams programs around the world
Health groups and non-governmental organizations have expressed surprise and outrage and say many humanitarian programs will collapse after the Trump administration’s decision to cut 90% of USAID’s ...ABC News - 4d -
USAID cuts are already hitting countries around the world. Here are 20 projects that have closed
Countries around the world already are feeling the impact of the Trump administration’s decision to eliminate more than 90% of foreign aid contracts and cut some $60 billion in fundingABC News - 2d -
Washington Capitals vs. St. Louis Blues: How to watch Alex Ovechkin get closer to breaking an NHL record tonight
Here's how to watch the Capitals face the Blues tonight.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
How a monster Japanese success conquered the world
The Monster Hunter series exploded in popularity globally after years of success in Japan. How did they do it?BBC News - 3d -
How to respond to the realities of a more dangerous world
Spending on defence will need to rise substantially if the UK is to meet the challenges it facesFinancial Times - 11h -
Medical training’s AI leap: How agentic RAG, open-weight LLMs and real-time case insights are shaping a new generation of doctors at NYU Langone
NYU Langone has built an LLM research companion and medical advisor, and is pioneering what it calls AI-driven “precision medical education."VentureBeat - Feb. 20 -
How Hudson Table became one of the dining world's most unique experiences
Hudson Table is a multi-purpose culinary studio whose locations give diners an experience unlike any other. The studio offers cooking classes, catering and private event hosting. Its most popular ...CBS News - Feb. 22 -
Can Moldova – population 2.4m – show the world how to stand up to Putin?
The tiny former Soviet republic’s determination not to be cowed by the Kremlin could provide a template for the west on how to hold back the tide of subversion and corruption. How can a democracy ...The Guardian - Feb. 23 -
How a Marine veteran broke a world record for scuba diving
Barrington Scott, who learned to swim after enlisting in the Marines, completed dives on every continent in just 19 days.CBS News - 4d -
How the 2025 Oscars have a chilling resemblance to the real world this year
At this year's Oscars, cinema appears to imitate real life as movies like “Conclave,” about the search for a new pope, take center stage while Pope Francis remains hospitalized. NBC’s Chloe Melas ...NBC News - 2d -
‘World-class talent’: how Tyler Dibling rose to be a shining light in Saints’ gloom
Teenager and people key to his ascent reflect on a journey that began in Devon and takes him to former club Chelsea this week. The mannequins stood no chance. After a two-hour drive from Wiltshire, ...The Guardian - 6d -
Five years on from the pandemic, how has Covid changed our world? | The panel
We asked a group of experts on politics, trade, literature, psychology, work and more: what has been the most surprising or shocking consequence of Covid-19 in your field? Continue reading...The Guardian - 2d -
The Young Voices Shaping ‘New Sonic Futures’
A new project from T magazine highlights a group of female singer-songwriters who are reinventing R&B.The New York Times - Feb. 22 -
The 25 M.L.B. Rookies Who Will Shape the 2025 Season
These prospects may be new to the big leagues, but they should still deliver plenty of value, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - 6d -
5 governor races to watch as 2026 takes shape
Gubernatorial races are creeping into the spotlight as attention turns toward 2026, when three dozen governors’ mansions will be up for grabs. Former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy made ...The Hill - 4d -
5 Powerful Ways to Create an Inspiring Work Culture
To retain top talent and remain competitive, follow these strategies for building a modern work culture.Inc. - 5d -
Haiti police raid gang leader's stronghold in capital
Officials say several gang members have been killed in a major police operation in Port-au-Prince.BBC News - 1d -
The Sound of Music at 60: a flawed but enduring cultural touchpoint
The 1965 musical has its faults but it remains a deserving and enduring point of reference for so many of us. Many of the formative films of my childhood come with crisp sense memories of the first ...The Guardian - 1d -
Charizard-Shaped Cheeto Is Up For Auction, And Already At An Astounding Price
Pokemon fans are known to be passionate, especially as Pokemania nears its 30th anniversary in 2026. Sometimes, fans are even willing to pay shockingly high prices for unofficial Pokemon items, ...GameSpot - Feb. 21 -
Race for Mitch McConnell's Senate seat taking shape in Kentucky
With Sen. Mitch McConnell bowing out of politics, potential successors are beginning to line up for Kentucky's Senate race. CBS News political reporter Hunter Woodall joins "America Decides" to ...CBS News - 6d -
Five moments that shaped Gervonta 'Tank' Davis' boxing career
From his KO of Ryan Garcia to his memorable uppercut to end the fight against Leo Santa Cruz, these are Gervonta Davis' best performances.ESPN - 1d -
Chris Mason: Starmer is helping to shape talks but path to peace could be long
The gathering of European leaders took on greater significance after Trump and Zelenksy's flare up in the Oval Office, political editor Chris Mason writes.BBC News - 10h -
Reporter's Notebook: Finding wonder all around us
In troubled times, the desire to reach for signs of order is natural. And sometimes, nature helps out with the task. John Dickerson offers a glimpse.CBS News - 4d -
Culture wars: Trump’s takeover of arts is straight from the dictator playbook
US president’s attempt to control or dismantle cultural institutions plays into a long history of authoritarians using arts to push their agenda. In 1937, leaders of Germany’s Third Reich hosted ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
3 Takeaways From Penguins Brutal 8-3 Loss To Capitals
The Pittsburgh Penguins returned from the 4 Nations Face-off break, where Sidney Crosby, Erik Karlsson, and Rickard Rakell played. However, it appeared that the team didn't get the memo that NHL ...Yahoo Sports - Feb. 23 -
Qatar uses sovereign wealth to entice venture capital to Doha
QIA will continue to invest most of its wealth outside the Gulf state but wants to make the country a regional hub for VCFinancial Times - Feb. 24 -
D1 Capital’s bet on European turnarounds aids its own recovery
Daniel Sundheim’s hedge fund was under water but made a windfall from Siemens Energy and Rolls-Royce tradesFinancial Times - 6d -
Tour de Warsaw – exploring the powerful resilience of Poland’s capital
Europe’s shy city is shining once moreFinancial Times - 5d -
MSNBC host: Musk a 'cultural cliche' of 'ultimate terrible boss'
MSNBC host Chris Hayes compared billionaire Elon Musk to the "horrible boss" character in the movie Office Space amid his efforts to rein in the size and spending of the federal government. Hayes ...The Hill - 5d -
Haiti gangs launch deadly attack on capital's Delmas neighborhood
Armed gangs launched a fresh attack on Haiti’s capital before dawn on Tuesday, killing residents in the Delmas 30 neighborhood and causing more residents to flee.NBC News - 5d -
‘I told him to stop’: the elite restaurant culture that consumed me
To enter a four-star dining room like Jean-Georges is to enter a world of perfection. But in dark corners hidden from guests is its cruel and seedy underbelly. I was working at Jean-Georges, the ...The Guardian - 4d
