Olympic gold medalist Sydney Leroux on why Americans should take their paid time off

$2 bills: Why does the US still print the rarely-used currency?

You may have never even held a $2 bill in your hand — so why do we still have it?

The Hill - 2d

Why NHS England boss suddenly quitting is a huge moment

Amanda Pritchard's exit comes as the government moves to assert more direct over healthcare.

BBC News - 2d

Brothel murder: 'Why I'm determined to crack my only unsolved case'

Jo Ward, of West Midlands Police, has helped solve more than 50 murders, but one suspect is still to be caught.

BBC News - 2d

Why U.S. Women Skiers Are So Much Better Than the Men

“We need some strong super successful male athletes to pull up that next generation,” the chief of sport performance for the U.S. ski and snowboard team said.

The New York Times - 1d

Why you won't see performances of original song nominees at 2025 Oscars

The Oscars have scrapped live performances of the original song nominees for the first time in more than a decade, sparking backlash from fans and music industry insiders.

Los Angeles Times - 1d

Why China’s Xiaomi Can Make an Electric Car and Apple Can’t

Xiaomi, which produces smartphones and consumer electronics, delivered 135,000 E.V.s last year after tapping China’s robust manufacturing supply chain.

The New York Times - 16h

What Are ‘Bed Parties,’ and Why Are Parents Spending Thousands on Them?

Parents are tricking out their children’s bedrooms to celebrate college acceptances, sometimes spending thousands of dollars.

The New York Times - 12h

Why long meetings drain productivity and how to fix them

A new Harvard Business Review article highlights the impact of "meeting hangovers," with research showing they disrupt workflow and productivity. UNC Charlotte professor Steven Rogelberg, an expert ...

CBS News - 11h

Why foreign retailers like Primark and Mango are expanding across the U.S.

Apparel retailers from Primark to Mango and Aritzia are expanding across the U.S., and not just along the coasts.

CNBC - 8h

Why Demi Moore’s Oscar Loss to Mikey Madison Stings for Some Fans

Moore had been considered a favorite for her strong performance in “The Substance,” but Madison won for “Anora.”

The New York Times - 8h

Why the Sixers may need to trade their most valuable player. And it's not Joel Embiid

There's no way around it: The future in Philadelphia is remarkably bleak. And the way forward is largely unspoken for a good reason.

Yahoo Sports - 8h

Why a Rare Women’s Hockey Fight Happened and Forced a Rule Change

The first real punches in the Professional Women’s Hockey League were thrown on Feb. 20. They likely won’t be the last.

The New York Times - 11h

What is a crypto strategic reserve and why would the U.S. need one?

A spike in cryptocurrency prices Monday morning after President Donald Trump's surprise Sunday announcement quickly fizzled by Monday afternoon.

CBS News - 4h

Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston say Big E's neck injury stunted The New Day: 'We should have evolved' years ago

The two members of New Day discuss how Big E's neck injury put the group in a holding pattern

CBS Sports - Feb. 21

I’ll have $4.5 million saved for retirement when I turn 75. Should I start my IRA conversions now?

“My RMD would be $180,000 and the taxes would be high.”

MarketWatch - Feb. 24

I’m 45 and my 401(k) was frozen. Should I roll it over to a bigger account, a Roth IRA or just withdraw all $140K?

“Would it be advantageous to roll these over and pay the taxes now?”

MarketWatch - 4d

Ivory Coast takes control of last remaining French base as French military departs

Ivory Coast has officially taken control of the last remaining French military base in the country as the majority of French forces departed from countries across West Africa

ABC News - Feb. 20

Amazon MGM takes creative reins of James Bond, ending an era of family control of 007

In a James Bond shakeup that stirred the film industry, MGM Amazon announced that the studio has taken the creative reins of the 007 franchise after decades of family control

ABC News - Feb. 20

Hong Kong's largest pro-democracy party takes initial step toward disbanding

Hong Kong’s largest pro-democracy party took an initial step toward dissolving on Thursday

ABC News - Feb. 20

Woman uproots life to take job as federal worker, then fired in mass layoffs weeks later

Last month, Katie Sandlin uprooted her life in a small town in Alabama to accept a job at the National Institutes of Health in Washington, D.C. Three weeks later, before she even unpacked her ...

CBS News - Feb. 20

Bucks' Bobby Portis suspended 25 games for taking banned substance, agent says it was 'honest mistake'

Portis' agent says the positive test was the result of a medication mix-up

CBS Sports - Feb. 21

Live updates: Musk takes the stage at CPAC; Senate vote-a-rama stretches into the night

Tech billionaire Elon Musk took the stage at this year's Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) with a late-scheduled appearance that saw him wield a chainsaw and discuss a range of ...

The Hill - Feb. 21

Hawks' Trae Young has a bone to pick with referees who 'take s--- personally,' but he dug his own hole

Young's Hawks lost to Orlando on Thursday and he didn't like the way the whistle blew

CBS Sports - Feb. 21

With new Apple docuseries, Major League Soccer takes a page out of Formula One's playbook

'Onside,' a new docuseries from the team behind 'Formula 1: Drive to Survive,' takes viewers behind the scenes of MLS — and could have a similar impact on U.S. soccer.

Los Angeles Times - Feb. 21