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Britain is now following a developing country economic model – and we know where that leads | Dhananjayan Sriskandarajah
Selling off assets to foreign owners, deregulating markets, and liberalising financial services only leads to inequality and instability. In 1994, I joined a march protesting against how the World ...The Guardian - 12h -
Why fear of billion-dollar lawsuits stops countries phasing out fossil fuels
Companies can sue governments for closing oilfields and mines – and the risk of huge damages is already stopping countries from passing green laws, ministers say. Revealed: how Wall Street is ...The Guardian - 12h -
WATCH: Woman flies across country to surprise best friend who is 1st-time mom
Rachel Ritter and Mia Walters have been friends for more than 15 years!ABC News - 3h -
Army base pickup games, James Bond and a fearless mindset: How Ta'Niya Latson became the country's leading scorer
Ta'Niya Latson learned to play tough in pickup games on Army bases in Hawaii. Stops in Atlanta and Miami helped her hone her game. Now she leads the nation in scoring and is taking FSU into the ...ESPN - 2h -
New cross-country storm targets West Coast, Plains and Midwest: Latest forecast
A storm wreaked havoc across the eastern half of the U.S., bringing blizzard conditions to the Midwest, tornadoes to the South and torrential rain to the Northeast.ABC News - 1h -
This 1 Small Change to Every Email Is the ‘Most Effective Thing You Can Do’ Says Communications Expert
‘Language mimicry’ can lead people to trust you, says Ping author Andrew Brodsky.Inc. - Feb. 20 -
Warren Buffett’s growing cash pile and 3 other things to watch for in Berkshire’s investor letter
Investors are awaiting Berkshire Hathaway Chairman Warren Buffett’s annual investor letter, in which he typically expounds on Berkshire’s performance along with anecdotes and vignettes about ...MarketWatch - Feb. 21 -
‘I saw taxis as magical things’: Sega’s pop-punk classic Crazy Taxi at 25
Despite its early detractors at Sega, the legendary driving game was released to great success and millions of sales. Kenji Kanno, director of Sega ’s legendary driving game Crazy Taxi, remembers ...The Guardian - Feb. 24 -
French surgeon accused of abusing 299 patients, mostly children, says he did ‘hideous things’
Joël Le Scouarnec tells court on first day of trial he will take responsibility for his actions. A 74-year-old surgeon accused of abusing 299 people, most of them children, while they were ...The Guardian - Feb. 24 -
NHL commissioner unsure if 4 Nations will return, despite success: 'We've got a lot of things to consider'
Between the Winter Olympics and World Cup of Hockey, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said there may not be room for another tournament.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 24 -
5 Reasons I Love Elon Musk’s Request for Five Things, and 1 Reason I Hate It
The DOGE email is blunt, but hints at what can be accomplished when employees are asked to list their accomplishments.Inc. - Feb. 25 -
'It's the beginning': Kremlin plays it cool ahead of more U.S. talks, says Biden 'messed things up badly'
The Kremlin is keen to play it cool as efforts continue to restore bilateral relations that it said were badly damaged during the previous Biden administration.CNBC - Feb. 25 -
There’s a reason Hugh Grant is the best thing in middling movies: he writes his own lines
The actor’s insistence on scripting his own scenes in Paddington 3 and Bridget Jones 4 are proof of his talents. So why on earth hasn’t he written his own film yet?. We can all agree that ...The Guardian - Feb. 25 -
Peyton Manning compares Lions to 2005 Colts: 'We did win the whole thing the next year'
Manning's Colts rebounded to win the Super Bowl in the 2006 seasonCBS Sports - Feb. 25 -
Momentum investors have amplified the bond-market rally, says JPMorgan. Here’s how far they can take things.
One of the reasons that government bonds have surged in value lately is that momentum investors have amplified the move.MarketWatch - Feb. 27 -
Replies to Musk’s 5-Things Email to Federal Employees Turn Angry, Snarky, and Crude
Public threats to fire workers are a great way not to get millions of staffers on your side, as thousands of scathing, sometimes X-rated responses show.Inc. - Feb. 27 -
I’m a pediatrician in Texas. Things are dire and we need your support – not your condescension | Seema Jilani
Nothing I have done is more impactful than a day’s work in this battleground in the south, the graveyard of politicians’ abandoned promises. The tentacles of disinformation have already claimed ...The Guardian - 6d -
Michelin-star chef says this is the No. 1 thing home cooks waste money on: 'It's a vanity in the kitchen'
Chef Gabriel Kreuther says one of the biggest mistakes he sees home cooks making is outfitting their kitchen as if they were running a restaurant.CNBC - 5d -
10 little things the happiest people do every day: They are 'truly content with life,' says expert
Author, speaker and happiness researcher Jessica Weiss shares the "small, intentional" habits that the happiest and most content people do every day.CNBC - 4d -
Cowboys free agency: Demarcus Lawrence says 'it would be a glorious thing' to remain in Dallas, but will he?
Lawrence is set to hit free agency this offseasonCBS Sports - 4d -
25 Things for Spring: College football teams, names, storylines you need to know entering the 2025 season
There's plenty to monitor this spring as college football undergoes a massive faceliftCBS Sports - 3d -
Home equity is up 6%: 3 things homeowners should do with it right now
With home equity up 6% year-over-year, homeowners may want to consider using those funds for select purposes now.CBS News - 2d -
'We shook things up': Jimmy Butler makes Warriors a title threat again
Yes, we're still early in the Jimmy era in Golden State, but the stellar returns so far aren't to be ignored.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Here's the only thing you need to take away from Trump's speech to Congress
Democrats have learned absolutely nothing from their decisive election loss.The Hill - 1d -
Overwhelmed With Tasks? This Deceptively Simple Trick Can Help You Get Things Done
Productivity is the result of small, simple steps taken regularly and intentionally.Inc. - 3h -
When Germany Votes, It Will Be About the Economy
The country’s competitiveness has stagnated and its once-powerful industries are suffering. Just ask these executives.The New York Times - Feb. 23 -
What to know about vitamin A and the measles
The CDC put out a statement on the measles outbreak and suggested that vitamin A could be used for supportive care. Is vitamin A effective for measles?NBC News - 5d -
Deporting veterans is nothing to boast about
To every lawmaker, every voter, every American who claims to support our troops: This is your moment to prove it.The Hill - 5d -
Republicans’ shocking about-face on Russia
Sadly, plenty of GOP leaders are willing to whitewash Vladimir Putin’s brutality for political gain.The Hill - 1d -
Europe is still dithering about defense
NATO is strongest when its members contribute equally and Europe is still not doing enough to meet the challenges ahead.The Hill - 6h -
Swiss Re expects L.A. wildfires to cost the global insurance industry $40 billion, making them the costliest U.S. fires ever
Swiss Re said that its losses from the Los Angeles wildfires would come in under $700 million and that it had no plans to “pull back” from California.MarketWatch - Feb. 27 -
Eagles make Saquon Barkley NFL's highest-paid RB ever on two-year extension worth over $20M per year
Another big payday for Philly's star ball carrierCBS Sports - 2d -
Trudeau after Canada hockey win over US: 'You can't take our country — and you can't take our game'
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took a veiled swipe at President Trump on Thursday, after Canada defeated the U.S. in the 4 Nations Face-Off men's hockey championship game. “You can’t take ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
‘We have a healthier country than I thought.’ Trump repeats DOGE claims of 150-year-old Social Security beneficiaries.
The database Trump is referring to are for Social Security numbers, not payments, critics sayMarketWatch - 1d -
‘The Pitt’ Has Impressed Real Doctors With Its Accuracy
Max’s unusually accurate medical drama, starring Noah Wyle as a beleaguered E.R. physician, has become the talk of real-life hospital breakrooms.The New York Times - Feb. 19 -
Alabama has minimal margin for error -- and knows it
Last year's Final Four loss looms heavily over the Crimson Tide, who are dealing with newfound expectations.ESPN - Feb. 21 -
Trump: Zelensky 'has no cards,' 'shouldn't be at meetings' with Russia
President Trump on Friday lashed out at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, saying he did not think it was important for Zelensky to attend negotiations about the war in Ukraine. Trump in an ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
The N.F.L. Draft Has a New Consensus Top Prospect
The two-way star Travis Hunter has been surpassed in the rankings.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Dodgers' Miller has no fracture after liner scare
One day after he was struck in the head by a line drive, Dodgers pitcher Bobby Miller has no fracture and is in "good spirits," according to manager Dave Roberts.ESPN - Feb. 21 -
The iPhone 16e has one big drawback
The new device has all the bells and whistles we have come to expect.MarketWatch - Feb. 22