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A Century of Human Detritus, Visualized
“Technostuff” built in the last 100 years outweighs all the living matter on Earth.The New York Times - 14m -
Warren Buffett is buying up stock in this old-school internet registry company
Warren Buffett has spent more than $70 million over six days to Dec. 24 to resume buying VeriSign’s stock.MarketWatch - 30m -
Haven't watched much NBA yet? Here are four of the biggest storylines so far
Wemby is redefining NBA paint defense, while Los Angeles and Denver are facing different issues.ESPN - 2h -
Revisiting the 3 Biggest Hardware Flops of 2024: Apple Vision Pro, Rabbit R1, Humane Ai Pin
The hyped-up Rabbit R1, Humane Ai Pin, and Apple Vision Pro have continued receiving updates since their lackluster launches. How are things progressing? I tried them again to find out.Wired - 3h -
Kenya human rights groups raise concerns over abductions of government critics
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights has raised concerns over the rising number of government critics who were apparently abducted, as four people were reported missing over the weekendABC News - 4h -
‘I thought it was fake news’: secrecy around North Koreans fighting in Kursk
As reports of battlefield casualties emerge, Russian locals say presence of soldiers sent by Pyongyang is barely noticed. At dusk one afternoon last week, two dozen wounded North Korean soldiers ...The Guardian - 10h -
My answers to your most popular questions this year
From investing without losing it, to green finance and getting rich quickFinancial Times - 10h -
Tokyo Plane Collision Was Caused by Human Error, Investigators Find
A report confirmed prior indications that a pilot’s misunderstanding of air traffic control directives, and a missed warning, caused the January accident.The New York Times - 13h -
Elon Musk's 'social experiment on humanity': How X evolved in 2024
New users? New algorithms? Or something else going on behind the scenes? The story behind the new changes on the social media siteBBC News - 15h -
Why Your New Year’s Resolutions Should Involve Your Interpersonal Relationships
Experts share how shifting from self-focused goals to thinking about others can have a positive impact on the year ahead.The New York Times - 22h -
Tech That Will Change Your Life in 2025
Weather forecasts will get smarter, EVs could get pricier, crypto will be for everyday investors and AI will be everywhereThe Wall Street Journal - 1d -
Human Thought Is Far Slower Than Your Internet Connection
A new study is “a bit of a counterweight to the endless hyperbole about how incredibly complex and powerful the human brain is,” one researcher said.The New York Times - 1d -
You Need to Create a Secret Password With Your Family
AI voice cloning and deepfakes are supercharging scams. One method to protect your loved ones and yourself is to create secret code words to verify someone’s identity in real time.Wired - 2d -
Give Your Social Health a Decent Workout
Your physical and mental well-being are crucial—but the picture isn’t complete if you aren’t flexing your connection muscles, too. Here’s how to build—and keep—your social health.Wired - 2d -
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What gaming really tells us about the human condition
From Mesopotamia to our kitchen tables, our love affair with games is undiminishedFinancial Times - 10h -
Bird flu virus shows mutations in first severe human infection in US, CDC says
Mutations are rare but have been reported in some cases in other countries and most often in extreme infections. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Thursday its analysis of ...The Guardian - 15h -
Scientists explore longevity drugs for dogs that could also ‘extend human life’
Researchers say drugs may be able to increase lifespan by extending health and thus shortening the rate of ageing. Not for nothing are dogs called man’s best friend: they are good for their owners’ ...The Guardian - 21h -
Finnish coastguard boards tanker suspected of causing power and internet cable outages
Cook Islands-registered Eagle S was carrying Russian oil in the Baltic Sea. Finnish authorities have seized a ship carrying Russian oil in the Baltic Sea on suspicion it caused the outage of an ...The Guardian - 21h -
Your financial adviser has a plan for your money. But what if it’s their plan too?
To get you to follow their advice, your adviser says, “I do this for myself.” Is that good enough?MarketWatch - 1d -
Test your knowledge in the big sports quiz of 2024
As the year draws to a close, test your sporting knowledge with our quiz, which looks back at some of the big events of the year.BBC News - 1d -
How your favorite celebrities are celebrating Christmas
From matching pajamas to a baby's first Christmas, here's a look at how your favorite celebrities are spending the holiday.ABC News - 1d -
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Games console makers will get a power up in a slower market
Ageing hardware is still going strong for the likes of Sony and NintendoFinancial Times - 2d -
How Afghan Militias, Unleashed by the U.S., Proved Worse Than the Taliban
Trump blamed Biden. Biden blamed the Afghan military. Our investigation found that the U.S. unwittingly laid the groundwork for the Taliban’s victory long ago.The New York Times - 2d -
Starbucks strike impacts less than 200 locations, coffee chain contends
More than 5,000 workers were expected to take part in walkout that ends later on Christmas Eve, their union says.CBS News - 2d -
A Christmas Gnome Tradition, More Than 1,000 Strong
The writer Andrew Solomon recounts his enduring love for the cheerful little heroes of Swedish folklore, handed down from his late mother.The New York Times - 2d -
NASA's solar probe flies closer to the sun than any human-made object ever
NASA's Parker Solar Probe is expected to make a fiery dive close to the solar surface on the morning of Christmas Eve.NBC News - 2d -
David Cronenberg is much more than a master of body horror, author argues
Violet Lucca, author of 'David Cronenberg: Clinical Trials,' considers the filmmaker a moralist and social critic with a taste for bloodLos Angeles Times - 3d -
Europe's far right taps into fears over German market attack — despite the suspect's Islamophobic views
When a Saudi Arabian national was accused of ramming a car into a German Christmas market, members of the frequently anti-Muslim European far right said it proved their point.NBC News - 3d -
Want to Boost Your Happiness, Improve Your Wellbeing, and Be More Productive? Science Swears by These 5 Strategies
Start 2025 with these strategies for a better, more productive life.Inc. - 3d -
Ripley to The Rings of Power: your top TV of 2024
Who is a god of TV? Who has magical chemistry? And who deserves to be lightning-bolted for bad behaviour? Here are Guardian readers’ best shows of the year. (Netflix) My favourite show of 2024. It ...The Guardian - 3d -
Which teams have made the NFL playoffs so far? And who's been eliminated?
Nine teams are officially playoff-bound so far, and an even larger number of squads have been eliminated from postseason contention.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
German Christmas market attack offers far-right fertile ground despite suspect's support
There is deep sadness in the city - and also anger directed at the government and migrants.BBC News - 3d -
Middle children are more cooperative than their siblings, study suggests
After decades of debate, one of the largest ever studies on birth order suggests it does actually make a difference. The debate has raged for more than a century: does birth order help to shape ...The Guardian - 3d -
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'Almost flawless football': Here's what the Falcons thought of Michael Penix Jr.'s first NFL start vs. Giants
Penix impressed in his first full NFL actionCBS Sports - 3d -
The peaceful transfer of power is rarer than Americans might think
Remembering that history makes the peaceful transfer of power that Biden is promising seems less a rote exercise than a commitment that must be revived after every election and celebrated whenever ...The Hill - 3d -
How podcasts are taking over your TV screen
People sitting in front of the TV today might be more likely to flick on a podcast than a prime-time talk show.NBC News - 4d -
Are Insecure Consumers Crashing Your E-Commerce Revenue?
Marketers must build consumer confidence amid overwhelming e-commerce choices.Inc. - 5d
