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In the most untouched, pristine parts of the Amazon, birds are dying. Scientists may finally know why
Populations have been falling for decades, even in tracts of forest undamaged by humans. Experts have spent two decades trying to understand what is going on. Something was happening to the birds ...The Guardian - 17h -
Why Trump Picked a Science Advisor, Michael Kratsios, Who Isn’t a Scientist
Michael Kratsios, who served in the White House and Defense Department in the first Trump administration, is a policy specialist on artificial intelligence.The New York Times - 1d -
UPS to cut its Amazon business by more than 50%. Here’s why.
Shares of United Parcel Service suffered their worst day ever on Thursday, after the package-delivery giant announced an agreement that would cut its business with Amazon.com Inc., its largest ...MarketWatch - 2h -
Why the Fed may be done cutting interest rates, once and for all
Some economists were saying Wednesday that the rate-cutting cycle is over, while others think the Federal Reserve won’t ease rates again until 2026.MarketWatch - 5h -
Why "Medical Aid in Dying" has drawn some opposition
Ten states in the U.S. allow terminally ill patients to take medicine to end their lives, what is known as "Medical Aid in Dying," or MAID, and eight other states are contemplating similar laws. ...CBS News - 23h -
Why ditching the penny may not cost Americans much
Rounding prices to the nearest nickel would not have “any significant inflationary consequences,” a 2023 study found.MarketWatch - 1d -
This may be ‘most critical thing’ for markets facing Fed interest-rate decision
The Federal Reserve is about to wrap up its first interest-rate-setting meeting of 2025.MarketWatch - 1d -
How are H5N9 and H5N1 different? What to know after California bird flu outbreak
A different strain of H5N9 has shown up in U.S. birds before.CBS News - 2d -
Why the IRS may be coming to tax your cryptocurrency
This is how many crypto investors evade taxes.MarketWatch - 3d -
What We Know About Bird Flu
In recent months, bird flu has started raising red flags among scientists and public health officials. Apoorva Mandavilli, a New York Times reporter who covers infectious diseases, explains why we ...The New York Times - 3d -
DOGE may target the penny: Why do we still have it anyway?
It costs more than three pennies to produce one penny — so why haven't we ditched it yet?The Hill - 4d -
The Traitors finale was most-watched live episode in show's history
More than seven million viewers tuned in live to The Traitors: The Final.BBC News - 5d -
Why Trump says he may get rid of FEMA
President Trump is visiting North Carolina and California, two states devastated by natural disasters. CBS News' Dave Malkoff speaks to Asheville residents about Hurricane Helene's lasting effects, ...CBS News - 6d -
Ryan Gosling for Star Wars? It may be the end of the franchise as we know it
Chronically handsome and brooding he may be, but the actor’s casting in a new film has inverted the traditional Star Wars formula by bringing in an established star. Will it work?. What exactly is ...The Guardian - 6d -
Cats May Have Gotten Bird Flu From Raw Pet Food. Here’s What to Know.
The cases have spurred new pet food safety rules and poultry surveillance efforts.The New York Times - Jan. 23 -
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 Development Takes Another Big Step Forward
Almost a year after Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth was released for PS5, development on the final chapter of the remake trilogy has taken another big step forward. Series producer Yoshinori Kitase ...GameSpot - Jan. 23 -
China may finally put a lid on coal
Grid upgrades are set to unlock more renewable capacity, putting the fortunes of domestic fossil fuel groups at riskFinancial Times - Jan. 23 -
Loving an ‘Untouched’ Modernist House, and Then Getting Down to Work
A couple bought a home in Palo Alto, Calif., that was designed by an associate of Frank Lloyd Wright. Happily, they were also smitten with the two-year renovation.The New York Times - Jan. 22 -
A Pirate Game Cursed To Development Hell Since 2010 Will Finally Release In May
Captain Blood, a pirate-themed action-adventure game that was supposed to launch in 2010 but has been stuck in development hell since then, will finally come out on May 6.. Captain Blood is an Xbox ...GameSpot - Jan. 22 -
The US Has Bird Flu Vaccines. Here’s Why You Can’t Get One
H5N1 vaccines have been previously licensed, and millions are in the national stockpile. But even with the news of the country’s first human death due to bird flu, vaccination isn’t yet recommended.Wired - Jan. 22 -
Scientists detect chirping cosmic waves in an unexpected part of space
Scientists have detected cosmic waves that sound like chirping birds in an unexpected placeABC News - Jan. 22 -
Why Trump may need big companies to spend less on stock buybacks
Tech companies have gone big on stock buybacks, but the industry may need to spend more on capital expenditures to realize the president’s economic goals.MarketWatch - Jan. 22 -
Scientists Finally Make Heads of Giant Stingray Tails
The long structures seen in manta rays and their relatives function as an early warning system, rather than a defensive weapon.The New York Times - Jan. 22 -
Final Fantasy 7 Remake PS5 Reprint Restocked At Amazon
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade ...GameSpot - Jan. 21 -
As bird flu concerns grow, scientists race to develop new vaccines
As fears grow of a possible bird flu pandemic in humans, the federal government is pouring more money into the development of new vaccines, including an mRNA shot.NBC News - Jan. 17 -
Bob Dylan Joins TikTok in What May Be Its Final Days
Dylan seemed to be in on the joke, posting an old black and white clip of himself saying “Good God, I must leave right away.”The New York Times - Jan. 17 -
Why 2025 is set to be a crucial year for Amazon's Zoox robotaxi unit
This year is expected to be a crucial one for Amazon's Zoox, as the company plans to grow its operations and commercialize a robotaxi business.CNBC - Jan. 17 -
Why tech companies like Amazon, Google and TSMC are flocking to Phoenix
Phoenix, a longtime hub for aerospace and defense, is becoming an epicenter of semiconductor manufacturing and autonomous vehicles.CNBC - Jan. 17 -
As Trump Heads to White House, Bolsonaro May Be Headed to Jail. Why?
Three reasons help explain why the two politicians have faced such contrasting fates.The New York Times - Jan. 16 -
What to know about Netanyahu claim that Hamas is backtracking on parts of ceasefire deal
The viability of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire is being called into question after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Hamas of reneging on parts of the agreement announced Wednesday. ...CBS News - Jan. 16 -
Why Some Believe The Switch 2 May Not Launch Until June
The Nintendo Switch 2 has finally been announced , but Nintendo's reveal trailer didn't confirm a release date for the console beyond sometime in 2025. However, some believe they've worked out ...GameSpot - Jan. 16 -
Why your 401(k) may be breaking the first rule of investing
Are you as diversified as you think?MarketWatch - Jan. 13 -
Scientists May Be Able to Make Grapefruits Compatible With Medications They Currently Interfere With
Scientists have identified a gene that causes production of a substance in some citrus that interferes with many medications.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
‘The worst way of dying’: scientists urge coordinated effort to stop whales getting tangled
Experts recorded 45 entanglements off Australia’s east coast in 2024 – but believe that’s ‘the tip of the iceberg’. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast At least 45 ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
Apple Says It Is Fixing AI Notification Summaries. It Missed the Most Important Part
The company is responding to complaints from the BBC but it’s not clear this solves anything.Inc. - Jan. 9 -
Fed Minutes May Show Why More Rate Cuts Will Face Hurdles
After a quarter-point cut in December, Chairman Jerome Powell said policymakers may be more cautious, since the incoming administration will create more uncertainty.Inc. - Jan. 8 -
Chick-fil-A's waffle fries may taste different: Here's why
The chain says it has been testing "a slight adjustment" to its waffle fries for roughly a year.The Hill - Jan. 5 -
A winter storm is headed to most of the U.S. Here's what to know
Millions in the U.S. are in the path of the first major winter storm of the year, which is expected to dump snow and ice and create dangerous conditions from the Central Plains to the East Coast.CBS News - Jan. 4 -
Fresh wiring may finally power up English devolution
New mayoral planning abilities could drive growth but cause political pain — while funding remains another blockerFinancial Times - Jan. 1