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With his toxic revamp, Emperor Zuckerberg is preparing to be Trump’s puppet | John Naughton
The Meta boss has embraced masculinity and abandoned fact-checking and decorum. Is this the future of the tech industry?. Years ago the Economist magazine had a striking cover in which Mark ...The Guardian - Jan. 18 -
Nathalie Dupree, ‘Queen of Southern Cooking,’ Dies at 85
As a cookbook author, TV personality and mentor, she sought to burst the chicken-fried stereotype of the South. Sometimes her life was as messy as her kitchen.The New York Times - Jan. 18 -
An American tragedy: how Biden paved the way for Trump’s White House return
To admirers, Biden will remain one of the most consequential one-term presidents in US history – to detractors, he was undone by a fatal flaw. His back straight, his voice steady, Joe Biden stood ...The Guardian - Jan. 18 -
Q&A: FT experts answer readers’ questions on Donald Trump’s return
From Ukraine to cryptocurrencies, these are the issues that matter to readersFinancial Times - Jan. 18 -
When kids set their parents’ screen time rules: ‘I hit my limit before I even get out of bed’
Would six-year-old Malakhi be strict? Could the grownups give up their phones? Three writers let their children set the rules. Zoe Williams Continue reading...The Guardian - Jan. 18 -
5th Circuit rules DACA is unlawful, but limits its ruling to Texas
A federal appeals court Friday upheld a lower court ruling that found protections for so-called Dreamers to be unlawful, suspending the program in Texas while otherwise limiting its ruling in the ...The Hill - Jan. 17 -
Readers Share Their Near-Death Experiences
After the death of Peter Fenwick, a neuropsychiatrist who studied near-death experiences, readers shared stories of their own.The New York Times - Jan. 17 -
Book excerpt: "Fire Weather" by John Vaillant
This 2023 National Book Award finalist recounts the rise of climate science and the increasing dangers from climate change, including the devastation brought by today's wildfires.CBS News - Jan. 17 -
Reader callout: what’s wrong with the London stock market?
Debate rages as key UK companies list elsewhereFinancial Times - Jan. 17 -
John Bolton says Trump put "enormous pressure" on Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delayed the Cabinet vote on the ceasefire deal, citing a "last-minute crisis" with Hamas. The vote is now set for Friday. John Bolton, former U.S. ...CBS News - Jan. 16 -
Dribble Handoff: John Calipari, Rutgers among college basketball's biggest disappointments
Here are the sport's biggest disappointments with two months left until Selection SundayCBS Sports - Jan. 16 -
Jesse Winker returns to Mets: Veteran outfielder heads back to Queens on $7.5 million contract, per report
Winker had a standout postseason for the Mets in 2024CBS Sports - Jan. 16 -
John Kirby: 'Plenty of credit to go around' for ceasefire deal
White House national security communications adviser John Kirby joins TODAY to talk about the Israel and Hamas ceasefire and hostage agreement while attacks continue in Gaza. He says a deal "should ...NBC News - Jan. 16 -
Africa has no shortage of celebrated writers – so why is it so hard for African readers to get hold of their books?
Across the continent books can be expensive and libraries scarce. But growing numbers of tech innovators and independent publishers are working to make African literature available and affordable. ...The Guardian - Jan. 16 -
‘I didn’t sleep for days’: readers on the TV shows that went way too far
From fish and chip shop-induced trauma to programmes packed with relentless death and gore, here are the television moments that had you reaching for the remote. ‘ Just too horrifying’ There are ...The Guardian - Jan. 16 -
John Deere Sued by FTC Over Equipment-Repair Practices
The lawsuit against the maker of John Deere tractors represents a final push in the Biden administration’s broader efforts to make repairs less costly for consumers.The New York Times - Jan. 16 -
The FTC Suing John Deere Is a Tipping Point for Right-to-Repair
After years of complaints about “unlawful” repairability policies, the FTC is suing tractor manufacturer Deere & Company. Repairability advocates are calling it a milestone for consumer rights.Wired - Jan. 15 -
Watch Live: John Ratcliffe's confirmation hearing for CIA director
The former Texas congressman previously led the nation's spy agencies as director of national intelligence in the last months of the first Trump administration.CBS News - Jan. 15 -
Irving back vs. Nuggets; Lively (ankle) ruled out
Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving returned for Tuesday night's home game against the Denver Nuggets, but the team lost center Dereck Lively II to an ankle sprain.ESPN - Jan. 14 -
Queen Elizabeth II was kept in the dark for years about a Soviet spy in the palace
Queen Elizabeth II was not officially informed for nearly a decade that Anthony Blunt was a Soviet spy, newly declassified documents reveal.NBC News - Jan. 14 -
Files shed light on notorious spies — and how the queen was kept in the dark
Members of the spy ring in the 1930s spilled secrets to the Soviet Union from the heart of the U.K. intelligence establishment.CBS News - Jan. 14 -
Queen not officially told for years about Palace spy, MI5 papers reveal
Anthony Blunt confessed in 1964 to being a Soviet agent, but Elizabeth II was not informed.BBC News - Jan. 14 -
MI5 files suggest queen was not briefed on spy in royal household for nine years
Documents indicate monarch was informed Anthony Blunt was Soviet agent in 1973, though he confessed in 1964. The late Queen Elizabeth II was not told for almost 10 years that Anthony Blunt, a ...The Guardian - Jan. 14 -
There goes 80% of the market. That’s one reaction to new White House microchip rules.
The White House on Monday announced new restrictions on artificial-intelligence exports that will impact companies including Nvidia.MarketWatch - Jan. 13 -
‘I read 35 books this year!’: the Guardian readers who cut their phone use in 2024
It’s been a year since we launched the Reclaim Your Brain newsletter, so we reached out to subscribers to see how they’re doing. Haven’t signed up yet? Start your free, five-week plan to reduce ...The Guardian - Jan. 13 -
Rich Men Rule the World
The holders of the vast majority of the world’s wealth? Men. So many men—from Trump and Musk and Putin to every CEO, crypto schmo, and solar bro in between.Wired - Jan. 13 -
Smith digs at ex-Raven Queen: 'He'll be in Cabo'
Roquan Smith took a jab at Patrick Queen after the Ravens eliminated the Steelers, saying his former teammate will "be in Cabo, or somewhere."ESPN - Jan. 12 -
Neil Robertson stuns John Higgins with dramatic Masters fightback
Australian, a late call-up, wins 6-5 having been 5-1 down Murphy defeats Wilson 6-3 and faces Robertson next Neil Robertson made the most of his late call-up to the Masters with a stunning ...The Guardian - Jan. 12 -
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Fears grow over censorship of secret Queen Elizabeth and Philip papers
Critics flag ‘worrying trend’ of keeping royal files under lock and key as thousands set for release to public. Researchers fear that thousands of government documents about the late queen and ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
Meta cuts DEI, marking another cultural shift ahead of Trump’s White House return
Facebook parent Meta is rolling back its diversity, equity and inclusion programs, according to a memo sent to employees, marking the tech giant’s latest cultural shift ahead of President-elect ...MarketWatch - Jan. 11 -
Maths Queen with a quantum mission to mentor girls
Dr Angela Tabiri wants more African girls and women from less privileged backgrounds to study maths.BBC News - Jan. 11 -
Baseball Hall of Fame mailbag: Does fame matter? Should we value defense more? And more reader questions
CBS Sports' Hall of Fame expert Matt Snyder answers your questions ahead of the 2025 electionCBS Sports - Jan. 10 -
Elton John's hits album finally goes to number one
The star saw renewed interest in his back catalogue after a documentary was released at Christmas.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
Powerful Santa Ana winds set to return as wildfires continue to rage
Powerful Santa Ana winds are set to pick up again, making it challenging for firefighters to gain control of the severe wildfires in southern California. Meanwhile, a winter storm is bringing cold ...NBC News - Jan. 10 -
Democratic Sen. John Fetterman to meet with Trump
WASHINGTON — Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania says he plans to meet with President-elect Donald Trump.NBC News - Jan. 9 -
Lammy challenges Trump's rhetoric days before White House return
The foreign secretary talks up UK-US relations - but clear divisions with the incoming president remain.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
Johns Hopkins University reaches settlement to resolve complaints of antisemitism, Islamophobia
Johns Hopkins University reached a settlement Tuesday with the Department of Education over complaints of antisemitism and Islamophobia on its campus. The school has agreed to take actions to ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
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Venezuela tumbles deeper into dictatorship with Nicolás Maduro set to extend 12-year rule
Global democratic leaders pledge a boycott as exiled opposition leader vows to return to challenge ceremony. Venezuela’s tumble into authoritarianism is poised to enter an even harsher new phase ...The Guardian - Jan. 9
