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US students' math scores plummet, study shows
A new study is raising concerns about American students' performance in math and science.ABC News - Dec. 5 -
WATCH: Toddler shares sweet bedtime routine
She does this every night and we swear we're not crying!ABC News - Dec. 5 -
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Eating dark chocolate regularly could reduce type 2 diabetes risk, study finds
Researchers say risk could be reduced by 21% but connection ‘controversial’. Eating a few pieces of dark chocolate five times a week while avoiding milk chocolate has been linked to a reduced risk ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Leaded gas tied to millions of excess cases of psychiatric disorders, study suggests
The U.S. population experienced an estimated 151 million excess mental health disorders attributable to exposure to lead from car exhaust, according to a study.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Investigation finds no violations by Storm coaches
The Storm announced Wednesday that an external investigation into reported accusations of harassment and bullying by the team's coaching staff had concluded without finding any violations.ESPN - Dec. 4 -
OpenAI's active user count soars to 300 million people per week
After months of C-suite changes, tender offers and a soaring valuation, OpenAI has reached a new milestone: 300 million weekly active users.CNBC - Dec. 4 -
Hegseth speaks out on Trump's requests, push for confirmation
Pete Hegseth is characterizing allegations around him as distractions as he attempts to gain the support of senators ahead of his confirmation hearing for the secretary of defense post. Politico's ...CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Colorado outpaces California in EV market share
Welcome to The Hill's Sustainability newsletter {beacon} Sustainability Sustainability The Big Story Colorado outpaces California in EV market share Colorado has surpassed California to become ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Commonly used defense tactic strongly correlates with acceptance of rape myths – study
Report comes amid controversy over allegations of sexual misconduct against several Trump nominees for his cabinet. A new study , released amid controversy over allegations of sexual misconduct ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Almost 30 Percent of U.S. Drug Stores Closed in a Decade, Study Says
Closures by big chains and independent stores hit poorer neighborhoods hardest, researchers found.Inc. - Dec. 4 -
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Most Rural Hospitals Have Closed Their Maternity Wards, Study Finds
Labor and delivery units are losing money and struggling to find staff, in rural areas and large cities alike.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Sleep expert shares strategies for better rest
A new Gallup poll shows that over half of Americans don't get enough sleep. Sleep psychologist Michael Breus joins "CBS Mornings" to share tips from his new book, "Sleep. Drink. Breathe."CBS News - Dec. 4 -
How damaging is the Gregg Wallace scandal for the BBC?
Culture editor Katie Razzall explores what the allegations against the MasterChef host mean for the corporation.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Chinese espionage campaign scooped up data on thousands of US mobile users: Sources
A Chinese espionage campaign scooped up data on hundreds of thousands of American mobile phone users, likely stealing information about more than 1 million customers.ABC News - Dec. 4 -
Extremist rebels linked to IS kill at least 9 and kidnap 3 in eastern Congo
Congolese authorities say extremist rebels linked to the Islamic State group killed at least 9 people, including an 8-month-old baby and a 14-year-old girl, in eastern Congo and kidnapped several ...ABC News - Dec. 4 -
Exposure to air pollution increases infertility risk, US study finds
Research shows common air pollutants can be detrimental to egg, sperm and embryo development. Maternal and paternal exposure to common air pollutants may increase the risk of infertility because it ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
BBC Verify tracks week of rebel advances in Syria
It’s been one week since rebel forces launched their largest offensive against the Syrian government in years. BBC Verify has been tracking their advances.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Music sector workers to lose nearly a quarter of income to AI in next four years, global study finds
AI boom will enrich giant tech companies but creators’ rights and income will be drastically reduced unless policymakers intervene, report warns. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
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Bluesky Now Has 24 Million Users. Jay Graber Is Still Vowing to Keep It From Enshittification
At WIRED's The Big Interview event, Bluesky CEO Jay Graber discussed the booming user numbers for the Twitter rival and why giving social media users more control is a recipe for success.Wired - Dec. 4 -
Telegram partners with child safety group to scan content for sexual abuse material
Before the arrest of Telegram’s CEO, the platform had a reputation for resisting outside pressure to moderate content.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Is Clinton pushing for England start at Euro 2025?
Calls for Grace Clinton to break into England's starting XI for Euro 2025 will only increase after yet another impressive display in their victory over Switzerland.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Nearly 30% of US drugstores closed in one decade, study shows
New research shows that nearly three out of 10 U.S. drugstores that were open during the previous decade had closed by 2021ABC News - Dec. 3 -
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Democrats push back on Republican COVID-19 report
House Democrats on the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic on Tuesday released their own report responding to the Republican-led panel's final report, deeming the subcommittee to have ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Global Airlines Too Slow to Switch to Green Jet Fuel, Study Says
The advocacy group Transport and Environment faults carriers for slow adoption rates, and oil producers for underinvesting in the sustainable aviation gas.Inc. - Dec. 3 -
Banks hit credit card users with higher rates in response to regulation that may never arrive
CFPB regulation meant to save consumers $10 billion a year has resulted in higher costs for some, as banks react by hiking interest rates and charging new fees.CNBC - Dec. 3 -
Banks hit credit card users with higher rates in response to regulation that may never arrive
Banks that issue credit cards used by millions of consumers raised interest rates and introduced new fees over the past year in response to an impending regulation that most experts now believe ...NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Airlines, hotels pushing "Travel Tuesday" discounts
Airlines and hotels are offering up their own deal day to go along with Black Friday and Cyber Monday, dolling out big discounts for trips on Travel Tuesday. Katy Nastro, travel expert and ...CBS News - Dec. 3 -
BBC pulls MasterChef Christmas specials after Gregg Wallace claims
The corporation had said on Monday that all MasterChef episodes filmed would be aired as planned.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Hulu Promo Codes and Discounts: 90% Off for Select Users
Students can get a Hulu plan for $1.99 per month. Get more details on this and other great deals below.Wired - Dec. 3 -
Vote for BBC Sports Personality World Sport Star of the Year
Voting is now open for BBC Sports Personality's World Sport Star of the Year 2024 - meet the nominees and vote for your favourite.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Universities enrolling foreign students with poor English, BBC finds
Institutions may be overlooking inadequate language skills to receive high fees from overseas students.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Over-60s who live apart from partners have better wellbeing, study finds
Enjoying a romantic relationship without cohabiting, or ‘living apart, together’, found to be a popular arrangement. It’s known as living apart, together. Being in a serious relationship while ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Business school teaching case study: Can transparency improve pay equality?
UK employers must report gender disparity in wages but critics say the obligation provides little accountabilityFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
Hume launches Voice Control allowing users and developers to make custom AI voices
Hume focuses on providing tools for creating unique, expressive voices that align with user needs, such as customer service chatbots.VentureBeat - Dec. 2 -
Bluesky says X's "partisan microphone" are driving users to it
Bluesky has added millions of new subscribers in the last month as some users leave X. Here's what to know.CBS News - Dec. 2 -
Bipartisan bill would study AI's impact on banking, housing
A new bill with bipartisan support would commission studies on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the banking and housing sectors, where lawmakers have been sounding an alarm about ...The Hill - Dec. 2
