One in three children is short sighted, global study suggests
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The Hill - Politics
Trump sets his sights on deep-blue New York
Former President Trump is homing in on deep-blue New York, a state seen as critical to determining who controls the House next year. Trump has made multiple campaigns stops to the Empire State, ...8 hours ago - New York -
ABC News - Sports
Italy's Luna Rossa showed two skippers are better than one on the America's Cup yachts
Italy's Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli surprised its rivals at the last America's Cup by showing up with two helmsmen to steer its foiling yachts8 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Both My Abortions Were Necessary. Only One Gets Sympathy.
There are many reasons to terminate a pregnancy.9 hours ago - Abortion -
The New York Times - World
In the Footsteps of Dostoyevsky in Three German Spa Towns
The Russian novelist, a compulsive gambler, lost everything in the opulent spa and gambling towns of Baden-Baden, Bad Homburg and Wiesbaden. An admirer of his books follows his footsteps.9 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
ETS Drives Global Progress by Advancing Lifelong Learning and Workforce Readiness
ETS is driving global progress by advancing measurement science, promoting lifelong learning, and harnessing AI, empowering individuals and organizations to thrive in the evolving education and ...9 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Paul McCartney and Wings: One Hand Clapping review – restored rockumentary is pure pleasure
David Litchfield’s lost 1974 film captures McCartney’s extraordinary enthusiasm and skill, some killer tunes and a whole host of hilarious incidentals. I’m amazed, and there’s no maybe about it. ...10 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
A grey matter? Nature, nurture and the study of forming political leanings
Researchers find minuscule difference in the amygdala – a region of the brain linked to threat perception. Where does our personal politics come from? Does it trace back to our childhood, the views ...12 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
The town pushing to delay smartphones for children
William Ransom Primary School is inviting all the towns schools to join their smartphone pledge.12 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Minke whale sightings surge but basking sharks decline, finds Hebrides study
When sighting rates for basking sharks are high they are low for minke whales, says monitoring programme. The highest ever recorded numbers of minke whales and the lowest number of basking sharks ...13 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
One in three children is short-sighted, global study suggests
There was a notable rise after Covid when children spent less time outdoors, researchers say.16 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
Australian IPO market slumps to lowest since global financial crisis
Number of companies going public has been hit by weaker economic outlook17 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
Biden administration backs House Republicans' three-month government funding bill
Former President Donald Trump earlier this month told congressional Republicans to shut down the government if the SAVE Act got cut from the spending bill.20 hours ago - Joe Biden -
The New York Times - World
Biden Warns the World Is at an ‘Inflection Point’ Amid Global Crises
In his final U.N. speech, President Biden framed his decision to drop his bid for re-election as a lesson that “some things are more important than staying in power.”21 hours ago - Joe Biden -
CBS News - World
Biden expected to address global conflicts in U.N. speech
As President Biden speaks to the United Nations General Assembly as what is anticipated to be his final time as commander in chief, he is expected to touch on multiple global conflicts, including ...Yesterday - Joe Biden -
Politico - Politics
‘One pistol clip can change the balance of power’: Congress is wholly unprepared for a mass casualty event
Leaders of both parties have ignored pleas to prep.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
It’s ‘Strega Nona September’ on TikTok
A pasta-making witch from a beloved 1975 fable is being hailed online as the blueprint for a very specific strain of autumnal coziness.Yesterday - Tiktok -
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NBC News - Politics
Inside the poll numbers: Which key groups have moved — and which ones haven't — since Biden's exit
Young voters, Black voters and female voters have all moved significantly since Kamala Harris replaced Joe Biden in the 2024 race. Latinos, seniors and independents have stayed relatively still.3 days ago -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Trying to Bridge the Partisan Divide One Conversation at a Time
One Small Step, an initiative that facilitates conversations between people with opposing views, is trying to tackle political polarization.3 days ago -
The Wall Street Journal - Tech
How Intel Fell From Global Chip Champion to Takeover Target
Strategic missteps and the artificial intelligence boom have combined to reshape the fortunes of the U.S.’s most storied semiconductor company.4 days ago -
CBS News - Entertainment
How Chris Hemsworth's kids convinced him to join "Transformers One"
Chris Hemsworth reveals that his children played a key role in his decision to voice Young Optimus Prime in "Transformers One."5 days ago -
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The Wall Street Journal - Business
Three Mile Island's Nuclear Plant to Reopen, Help Power Microsoft's AI Centers
The 20-year deal with Constellation Energy would kick-start the site of the nation’s worst nuclear accident.5 days ago -
CBS News - Entertainment
Scarlett Johansson on using physicality to voice Elita-1 in "Transformers One"
Scarlett Johansson compares the physical demands of voicing Elita-1 in Transformers One to her decade-long work as Black Widow in "The Avengers."6 days ago -
CBS News - Entertainment
Scarlett Johansson on what drew her to the role of Elita-1 in "Transformers One"
Oscar-nominated Scarlett Johansson joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her role as Elita-1 in "Transformers One" and her career.6 days ago -
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Politico - Politics
House GOP opposition tanks Johnson’s short-term funding plan
Ahead of the vote, former President Donald Trump re-upped his demand that Republicans use a government shutdown threat to ding Democrats on a measure requiring proof of citizenship for registered ...6 days ago -