The Hidden Cost of Playing It Safe

Are your goals holding your team back or elevating their ambition?

Inc. - 1d

The hidden side of Johnny Carson

As host of "The Tonight Show" for 30 years, Johnny Carson was the king of late-night TV. But the public rarely saw his private side. A new biography, "Carson the Magnificent," examines the ...

CBS News - 6h

How safe is it to fly in bad weather?

Despite recent aircraft incidents, flying is still the safest method of travel. But how do pilots cope with bad weather?

BBC News - Feb. 21

Trump wants a world safe for autocracy

Europe will have to defend liberal democracy without American support

Financial Times - 6d

The Top 6 Hidden Fees Fleecing Small Businesses

Beware of “free” financial services. They’re often accompanied by other hard-to-spot add ons or markups. By one estimate, small businesses were overcharged by $153 billion.

Inc. - 5d

Illinois' hidden, frozen waterfalls draw adventure-seekers

Frozen and hidden waterfalls less than two hours from Chicago are attracting people with a passion for winter and adventure. Noel Brennan has more.

CBS News - 19h

Dead soldier's sister says army 'not safe' for women

Gunner Jaysley Beck's sister says she would not advise other women to join the Army.

BBC News - Feb. 22

‘The Interview’: Ed Yong Wants to Show You the Hidden Reality of the World

The Pulitzer Prize-winning science writer talks about burnout from covering the pandemic and how bird-watching gave him a new sense of hope.

The New York Times - Feb. 22

Rise Of The Golden Idol DLC Release Date May Be Hidden In Plain Sight

Following its launch back in October, The Rise of the Golden Idol is set to add some additional chapters to its tale of murder and mystery in the first expansion, called The Sins of New Wells. ...

GameSpot - 5d

Trump’s proposed 'gold card' visa comes with a hidden tax break for the wealthy

President Donald Trump's proposed $5 million "gold card" for U.S. residency would be one the most expensive in the world, according to experts.

CNBC - 3d

Third-Party Vendors May Be the Hidden Risk in Your Company’s Cybersecurity

How to make sure a vendor’s security issue doesn’t become your own nightmare.

Inc. - 2d

Is Russia Open for Business — and at What Cost?

Investors seem open to the prospect of peace talks, but Western companies face a dilemma just three years after many retreated from the country.

The New York Times - Feb. 19

IU Indianapolis men's basketball team safe after bus catches fire

Members of the IU Indianapolis men’s basketball team are unhurt and back home after their bus caught fire on Interstate 275

ABC News - 6d

Earth Safe From Asteroid 2024 YR4, NASA Says

The odds that the space rock, 2024 YR4, will smash into our planet in 2032 have dropped to nearly zero, leading astronomers to conclude that we are no longer in danger.

The New York Times - 5d

Trump tasks son’s hunting pal with keeping the US food supply safe

Kyle Diamantas, Florida attorney with ties to Donald Trump Jr, will oversee about 80% of US food supply. The acting federal government official overseeing the vast majority of the US’s food supply ...

The Guardian - 5d

NY Post challenges RFK Jr. on Texas measles outbreak: 'This vaccine is safe'

The editorial board of the New York Post is urging Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to clarify that the measles vaccine is safe amid a deadly outbreak in Texas. "Go to ...

The Hill - 3d

Hero bus driver safely evacuates students from fire

A bus to Monticello Middle School in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, caught fire and the driver swiftly evacuated all 15 students from the bus.

ABC News - 2d

Here's what a $70,000 HELOC costs monthly in 2025

Wondering what a $70,000 HELOC might cost you? Find out what your monthly payment could be.

CBS News - Feb. 21

Here's what a $150,000 HELOC will cost monthly in 2025

Payments on a $150,000 HELOC could rise or fall if opened this year. Here's what to consider right now.

CBS News - 6d

How much does tax relief cost (and is it worth it)?

If you owe money to the IRS, tax relief could be worth considering, but there are extra costs that come with it.

CBS News - 4d

The human cost of suspending $43bn of US aid

The suspension of billions in US funding has brought the fight against Aids screeching to a halt

Financial Times - 3d

Fake injuries could cost teams timeout, penalty

College football players going down with injuries after the ball is spotted could cost the team a timeout or penalty.

ESPN - 2d

How test-time scaling unlocks hidden reasoning abilities in small language models (and allows them to outperform LLMs)

A 1B small language model can beat a 405B large language model in reasoning tasks if provided with the right test-time scaling strategy.

VentureBeat - Feb. 21

Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i (14 Inch, Gen 10) Review: Hidden Webcam

Dude, where’s my webcam? Lenovo’s new trick hides it behind the LCD—but kills its quality along the way.

Wired - Feb. 23

DOGE’s USDS Purge Included the Guy Who Keeps Veterans’ Data Safe Online

The cybersecurity lead for VA.gov was fired last week. He tells WIRED that the Veterans Affairs digital hub will be more vulnerable without someone in his role.

Wired - Feb. 21

Carbon monoxide poisoning kills hundreds each year. Here's how to stay safe.

Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas that takes hundreds of lives each year, and makes even more people sick.

CBS News - 3d

The 19 Best MMORPGs To Play In 2025

It was Ultima creator Richard Garriott who first coined the term MMORPG--massively multiplayer online role-playing game--to describe 1997's Ultima Online . Flash-forward to 2024, and many of the ...

GameSpot - 3d

Call Of Duty's New TMNT Skins Will Cost You $90 To Unlock In Total

The Season 2 Reloaded update is live in Black Ops 6 and Warzone , and while Call of Duty's TMNT crossover event doesn't begin until next week, all four turtles are now available to purchase. ...

GameSpot - Feb. 20

Lego Game Boy Reportedly Will Cost $60 And Releases This October

According to a reliable Lego leaker, the upcoming Lego Game Boy set will reportedly launch on October 1 for $60. The leak also says its a relatively small kit at just 421 pieces. The leak, which ...

GameSpot - Feb. 20

How much will a $150,000 home equity loan cost per month in 2025?

A $150,000 home equity loan won't be cheap, but it's one of the least expensive ways to borrow a six-figure sum now.

CBS News - Feb. 21

Comparing Elon Musk and Jack Welch as Influential Cost-Cutters

Elon Musk’s hyperfocus on the bottom line has made him influential in Washington and Silicon Valley. How does that compare with the last famous cost-cutter, Jack Welch?

The New York Times - Feb. 22

Decaffeinated Brazilians blame Lula for surging cost of morning brew

Food inflation weighs on the ratings of leftwing leader of Latin America’s largest nation

Financial Times - Feb. 23

Low-cost carrier FlyDubai sees record $611 million profit in 2024

The low-cost carrier FlyDubai says it earned a record-breaking profit of $611 million in 2024, buoyed by higher passenger numbers and lower fuel costs

ABC News - 6d

How much will a $25,000 HELOC cost per month in 2025?

A $25,000 HELOC comes with low monthly costs but those could soon change. Here's what borrowers should know now.

CBS News - 6d

Bad DOGE: Firing IRS workers will fuel tax cheating and cost billions

Cutting IRS jobs may sound appealing to some, but the long-term consequences could be disastrous.

The Hill - 5d

Want a Top Quarterback Recruit? They Cost Colleges More Than $1 Million.

Elite student-athletes are cashing in and quarterbacks aren’t the only coveted players capable of earning nine figures.

The New York Times - 4d

How much does a $30,000 HELOC cost monthly in 2025?

Monthly payments on a $30,000 HELOC are more affordable than you think. Find out what they are at today's rates.

CBS News - 4d

High housing costs and low home supply are stifling American mobility

American opportunity has been synonymous with people on the move, but high housing costs and low home supply has stifled American mobility. Yoni Appelbaum joins to discuss.

CBS News - 3d

Here's what a $90,000 HELOC costs per month in 2025

Before you borrow $90,000 from your home equity with a HELOC, you need to know what your monthly payments could be.

CBS News - 2d

Air Traffic Control Trainees to Get Raise, in Nod to Cost of Living

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the increase to almost $23 an hour is intended to boost recruitment and retention.

The New York Times - 2d

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