Sheep farmers are helping save Tasmania’s native grasslands: ‘We’re better off working together’

Critically endangered grasslands in Tasmania’s Midlands were being destroyed by agriculture, but an innovative partnership has protected the remaining ecosystem – and local farmers’ profits. Sign ...

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Farmers protest over Asda's 'exclusion of NI produce'

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‘I worked hard for my savings’: I’m 71 and a retired teacher. I want to give my kids money — but my daughter spends lavishly and my son is wealthy.

“I have been reading about the idea of giving your children money when they need it the most, rather than waiting until you die.”

MarketWatch - 19h

Ann Rockefeller Roberts, Champion of Native Americans, Dies at 90

The eldest daughter of Nelson Rockefeller, she founded a nonprofit to support Indigenous culture and helped fill two Smithsonian institutions with artifacts.

The New York Times - 1d

Gingrich says Trump would be 'better off' if government shuts down

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) suggested President-elect Trump would be "better off" letting the government shut down. "I think that President Trump would be much better off to let the ...

The Hill - 1d

Amorim to 'help' Mount after lay-off confirmed

Manchester United forward Mason Mount will be out for "several weeks" with a leg injury, says manager Ruben Amorim.

BBC News - 2d

Paul and Ringo get back together at London gig

Fans are treated to an appearance by The Beatles drummer during the last night of the Got Back tour.

BBC News - 2d

‘I’m nervous about the market’: We’re living off my pension as practice for retirement, but I’m afraid of a market correction

My wife is younger than I am, and longevity runs in both our families.

MarketWatch - 3d

We’re dreaming of a wet Christmas

Yahoo News - 3d

‘We live well together’: Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos show off their $27 million NYC townhouse

The couple give fans a chance to peek inside their stunning Upper East Side townhouse in a new video tour.

MarketWatch - 4d

Biden and Trump must work together to deter an attack on Taiwan

The time for realistic and credible deterrence by both Biden and Trump is at hand, before Xi concludes the presidential transition gives him a green light on Taiwan.

The Hill - 4d

'Heretic's' wolf in a sheep's colorful button-front cardigan

Hugh Grant worked with costume designer Betsy Heimann to turn the innocuous sweater into something menacing.

Los Angeles Times - 5d

‘The odds of winning are far better than a trip to Vegas’: I’m 76, still working and playing the stock market. Am I gambling?

“I’ve been doing it for a couple years, and I have even beat the S&P 500.”

MarketWatch - 5d

Trump will destroy the government agencies that most help working people | Katrina vanden Heuvel

For all its supposed ‘populism’, the new administration will probably target offices that protect consumers. The Republican party has shellacked its clean-cut corporatism, in recent years, with a ...

The Guardian - 5d

Rescuers work to save Italian caver trapped 585m underground

Ottavia Piana fell during an expedition to map an uncharted branch of the Bueno Fonteno cave near Bergamo. A huge rescue operation was under way north-east of the Italian city of Bergamo to free a ...

The Guardian - 6d

Neither liberal nor conservative approaches to racism work — this science-based solution is better

To get out of the cycle in which we’re stuck, we need a different way out.

The Hill - 6d

'Tis the season for roasting chestnuts. But in the US, native ones are almost gone

Right now chestnut enthusiasts are cozying up next to their open fires (or toaster ovens) to roast a holiday snack that has long roots in North America

ABC News - 6d

'Dibu' Martinez makes ridiculous save for Aston Villa: Was it better than Argentina stop in World Cup final?

Two years apart, he made two of his most unbelievable saves, but which was better?

CBS Sports - Dec. 15

Surprise, ‘We’re Getting Married Right Now!’

Daniel Howarth and Jonathan Marotto gathered their closest friends and family for a celebration that also happened to be their wedding.

The New York Times - Dec. 13

Consult us on inheritance tax, farmers urge PM

Farmers driving tractors stage another protest against the Budget changes in central London.

BBC News - Dec. 11

Trump's White House return is already pushing Europe and the UK closer together

U.K. Chancellor Rachel Reeves travelled to Brussels on Monday to convene with her EU counterparts in the first such encounter since Britain left the European Union.

CNBC - Dec. 11

She paid off $300,000 in debt as a first-generation American. ‘Hard work’ wasn’t the answer.

Bernadette Joy’s pursuit of the American dream left her drowning in student loans, car payments and mortgage debt. In a new book, she explains how she paid down a six-figure debt in three years.

MarketWatch - Dec. 11

EU’s new agriculture chief seeks more funds for small farmers

Christophe Hansen seeks changes to bloc’s multibillion-euro farm subsidy scheme

Financial Times - Dec. 10

Biden designates national monument at site of notorious Native American boarding school

President Biden on Monday formally designated the former site of a notorious boarding school for Native American children as a national monument, issuing a formal apology for the practice of ...

The Hill - Dec. 9

Farmers and villagers facing growing elephant conflict in Thailand

Decades of deforestation and overdevelopment in Thailand have led to human-elephant conflict, sometimes with deadly consequences. Now, scientists may have a solution after studying elephant behavior.

CBS News - Dec. 8

The Digital Natives Will Revolt—and That’s Good for Everybody

From underconsumption and de-influencing to work-life balance and the novelty of no-tech, Gen Z will upend the status quo.

Wired - Dec. 8

More than ever, democracy needs help to survive. But who can save the US? | Editorial

With illiberal regimes advancing across the globe, youthful voters are standing up to make their voices heard. It has been a testing week for democracy across Europe and Asia. But the good news is ...

The Guardian - Dec. 8

St James’s Place ditches glitzy get-togethers in bid to improve image

Wealth manager’s opulent annual events in London and Gleneagles perceived as rewards for aggressive sales tactics

Financial Times - Dec. 8

French President Emmanuel Macron expresses “gratitude” to those who saved, helped and rebuilt Notre Dame Cathedral

ABC News - Dec. 7

Dems, GOP come together to honor vets on Pearl Harbor attack anniversary

Democrats and Republicans came together on Saturday to honor surviving veterans and those who lost their lives in the attack on Pearl Harbor more than 80 years ago. "Today, we honor the brave ...

The Hill - Dec. 7

Do weighted blankets help you sleep better? Here's what to know

Weighted blankets are a popular choice to warm up in cold weather, but research on their effectiveness is limited

ABC News - Dec. 7

I left Texas for Spain and have helped thousands of Americans move abroad: 'There’s never been a better time to make the leap'

"I wondered if it was too late to start over at 35, but I took the plunge," says the founder of She Hit Refresh, which helps U.S. women aged 30+ relocate.

CNBC - Dec. 7

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