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A Trans Researcher’s Pursuit of Better Data on Detransition

Kinnon MacKinnon leads the world’s largest study on people who stop or reverse their gender transitions, a group embroiled in intense political fights.

Health - The New York Times - October 26

Denmark: "The Pursuit of Happiness" | 60 Minutes Archive

Why is Denmark among the happiest countries in the world? In 2008, Morley Safer went on a quest to find out.

Source: Madrid step up pursuit of Florian Wirtz

Real Madrid have stepped up their tracking of Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Florian Wirtz, a source has told ESPN, with concerns over Madrid's creativity following the retirement of Toni Kroos.

Sports - ESPN - 4 days ago

Why investing in the market’s dogs can pay off more than today’s hot stock

How a contrarian bet vs. a sure thing can make you more money.

Business - MarketWatch - October 26

Wall Street is entering its best 6 months of the year. Why the stock-market rally has more room to run.

The U.S. stock market is about to enter historically its best six months of the year, after defying the popular Wall Street adage to “sell in May and go away” with strong gains.

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

The stock market is expecting more interest-rate cuts than the Fed can give

The U.S. central bank doesn’t have much room to combat the next U.S. economic crisis.

Business - MarketWatch - November 9

Jay Bilas' preseason men's All-America team

Jay Bilas picks four preseason All-America teams, led by Duke's Cooper Flagg and Alabama's Mark Sears.

Sports - ESPN - October 28

The Strange Shooting of Alex Pennig

A nurse is found dead in her apartment. Surveillance video captures her coming home for the last time. Can investigators piece together what happened next? "48 Hours" contributor Natalie Morales ...

How do Astros plan on keeping championship window open?

GM Dana Brown wants to keep Bregman in H-Town for the remainder of his career. But free agency always opens the door to change. And if Bregman decides to leave, Houston will have to again pivot.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 6 days ago

12:30 Report — Harris’s ‘blue wall’ blues

🍑 Plus: Georgia's controversial election rules {beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Tuesday. Two weeks from today, polls across the country will be open! Eeeeeek. Here's what's coming up: Some Democratic ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

Harris to tackle Texas' abortion ban in Houston rally with Beyoncé, Willie Nelson

In a rally Friday night in Houston, Texas, Vice President Kamala Harris will argue that Texas' near total abortion ban is endangering pregnant women. Beyoncé and Willie Nelson are set to appear ...

'We must mobilize': Harris rallies with Beyoncé and Willie Nelson in Texas

In a star-studded evening before tens of thousands of supporters, Kamala Harris held a rally in Houston that featured Beyoncé and Willie Nelson.

Willie Nelson talks about grief, legalizing marijuana and that Beyoncé collaboration

Willie Nelson, whose heartbreaking new album "Last Leaf on the Tree" comes out Friday, talks about grief, legalizing marijuana, and that Beyoncé collaboration.

Man who threatened Fani Willis gets nearly 2 years in prison

He made threatening phone calls just over a week before former President Donald Trump and 18 others were indicted in Fulton County in August 2023.

The Toymaker Who Wants to Be the Next Willy Wonka of Sex Tech

As the industry looks to AI and robotics for the next big thing, Our Erotic Journey’s James Guo just wants to build you the perfect vibrator.

Tech - Wired - November 3

Georgia appeals court cancels arguments in Trump's bid to disqualify Fani Willis

A Georgia appeals court canceled next month’s oral arguments in President-elect Trump’s bid to disqualify Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis (D) from criminally prosecuting him. Monday's ...

Politics - The Hill - 7 hours ago

Georgia court cancels hearing in Trump's appeal of Fani Willis disqualification case

Georgia Court of Appeals canceled a hearing that was set to weigh president-elect Donald Trump and his codefendants' appeal of the Fani Willis disqualification issue.

Ben Ainslie keeps faith in Britain’s prolonged pursuit of America’s Cup

Skipper is devoted to winning the sailing trophy which has proved elusive but catching New Zealand is a huge ask. Ineos Britannia had only just crossed the finish line, 37 seconds and some 300 ...

World - The Guardian - October 20

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