Note to Democrats: It’s Time to Take Up Your Hammers

There is a straight line from homeless schoolchildren to Donald Trump’s election victory.

Top stories - The New York Times - 16 hours ago

Note to Democrats: To succeed next time, avoid these words

Democrats should abandon the use of terms such as "undocumented workers" and "Latinx" in order to appeal to voters, as these terms are seen as dishonest and confusing.

Politics - The Hill - November 14

Can livestreamed DJ street sets shake up UK music for new artists?

There is hope street sets streamed on social media can help provide opportunities for aspiring artists.

Voters say no more marijuana — Congress should take note

Despite pro-marijuana groups spending millions, voters in red and blue states rejected marijuana and psychedelic legalization ballot measures, indicating that drug legalization is unpopular and bad ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

To keep cranberries on your Thanksgiving table, scientists use AI to 'scale up and be more efficient'—it offers 'huge time savings'

Cranberries are a Thanksgiving staple in many U.S. households — and scientists hope AI can help keep crops abundant and affordable, despite climate change.

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

Taking Time

Daylight saving time ends tomorrow. How will you make use of the extra hour?

World - The New York Times - November 2

Is Inflation Gobbling up Your Thanksgiving Plans?

Even Thanksgiving turkeys are not immune to inflation.

Business - Inc. - November 23

Review: ‘We Are Your Robots,’ Still Tuning Up

In Ethan Lipton’s musings on A.I., Mozart has a place alongside humpback whales.

Tech - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Sue Gray will not take up new nations and regions role

The senior official was initially appointed to the role after departing as the PM's chief of staff.

Republicans gear up to take control of Washington

Plus, Trump’s eyebrow-raising pick for defence secretary

World - Financial Times - November 14

Sanders: Democrats can't 'hang your hat' on identity politics

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) said Democrats lost the 2024 presidential election because they relied too much on talking about race, gender and sexual orientation, warning that candidates shouldn’t ...

Politics - The Hill - November 15

The vapid Jake Paul is a note-perfect sports hero for these Trumpian times | Ade Khan

It’s not hard to draw a line between Trumpism and the rise of Jake Paul, another boastful celebrity who keeps insisting he is the best until huge segments of the population believe him. Do not ...

World - The Guardian - November 18

Google’s Next AI Just Leaked, and It Can Take Over Your Computer

Here’s what to know about Jarvis.

Business - Inc. - November 7

Beyond the Basics: 5 Habits to Take Your Leadership to the Next Level

Modern leaders need to learn to adapt to perpetually changing conditions. Here are some tips to get started.

Business - Inc. - November 17

The Meeting Detox: 9 Ways to Take Back Your Calendar

Discover the keys to a meeting-light culture that prioritizes productivity and effective communication in the workplace.

Business - Inc. - November 20

Jeffries tries to take blame for GOP wins; Democrats don't buy it

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) on Wednesday sought to take the fall for the failure of Democrats to flip control of the House in last week's elections. But his colleagues weren't ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

Beef Up Your Password Security on Three Key Accounts

If you’re short on time, focus on your bank, email and phone accounts.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - November 4

Why Trump’s Deportations Will Drive Up Your Grocery Bill

How will voters react?

Top stories - The New York Times - November 11

Democrats pick up House seat in New York as Williams loses to Mannion

Democratic state Sen. John Mannion defeated incumbent GOP Rep. Brandon Williams, flipping his upstate New York district. Williams swept into office on New York’s “red wave” in 2022 but was ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

‘Straight-up BS’: Democratic chair attacks Bernie Sanders’ election critique

Sanders’ analysis that Democrats lost because they failed working-class voters scorned by party chair Jaime Harrison. US elections 2024 – live updates Amid Democratic mourning over the loss ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

Democrats had bet on women showing up in force. They didn’t

All the talk before the vote was of a huge gender gap, but it didn't happen. Why was that?

Is the Latino vote the GOP’s new powerhouse? A wake-up call for Democrats

The Latino electorate is not monolithic and can be influenced by various factors such as cultural background, and regional differences, and there is a possibility that Latino voters may be leaning ...

Politics - The Hill - November 10

Democrats Draw Up an Entirely New Anti-Trump Battle Plan

The party’s early preparations to oppose the next Trump administration are heavily focused on legal fights and consolidating state power, rather than marching in the streets.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 16

Meet the start-up working to save newborn babies and democratize pregnancy care

More than two million babies died in the first 20 days of their lives in 2022, and a startup, Biorithm, hopes to help prevent this with its monitoring device.

Business - CNBC - 4 days ago

Yes, It Is Time to Start Planning Your Holiday Cards

A good card takes some work, and there are a few basic rules to follow in order to make the process faster, easier and more efficient.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Airlines Are Padding Flight Times. It’s Not Your Imagination.

Flying in America has become slower even as official statistics have shown improvement.

Business - The New York Times - 3 days ago

It’s Time to Talk About Your Advance Care Directive

Talking about your advance care directive with your loved ones will make life — and death — easier later on.

Health - The New York Times - 3 days ago

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