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Concerns grow over press freedoms in Cambodia after British journalist blacklisted from the country
Cambodia’s Interior Ministry confirmed Wednesday it had blocked a British journalist known for his reporting on human rights abuses and environmental issues from the country, an incident that comes ...ABC News - 5h -
The Long Wave: Why more countries are ditching the British monarchy
Charles is king of 14 Commonwealth realms – but possibly not for much longer. A look at the drive for decolonisation. Plus, Bob Marley at 80. Hello and welcome to The Long Wave. This week, I spoke ...The Guardian - 5h -
Why more retirement-age Americans keep working
When it came time for Diane Wetherington to consider retirement, reality quickly set in.NBC News - 2d -
SuiHub draws more than 630 applications from 152 countries for Web3 accelerator
SuiHub said it has received over 630 applications for its Web3 global accelerator program, which is about to start its first class.VentureBeat - 2d -
Why more retirement-age Americans keep working
The workforce of Americans 65 and older has swelled more than 33% between 2015 and 2024, according to an analysis of federal data.CNBC - 3d -
2025 Super Bowl: Eagles' Saquon Barkley can make more history with another long run, this time in big gam
A Barkley breakaway run could decide the Super BowlCBS Sports - 4d -
Why ditching the penny may not cost Americans much
Rounding prices to the nearest nickel would not have “any significant inflationary consequences,” a 2023 study found.MarketWatch - 4d -
Here's why a country has decided that this mountain is legally a person
Mount Taranaki also known by its Māori name Taranaki Maunga, is a towering 8,261-foot stratovolcano that was recognized as a legal person in New Zealand on Thursday.NBC News - 5d -
Why you should open a long-term CD this February
This February marks an opportune time for savers to open a long-term CD account. Here's why.CBS News - 5d -
Why more Americans are fleeing big cities for more affordable living
As rising mortgage costs make homeownership in big cities out of reach, Americans are flocking to exurbs—smaller towns on the outskirts of major metropolitan areas. Zillow's chief economist, Skylar ...CBS News - Jan. 29 -
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Why more Wall Street firms are growing worried
The stock market is extremely overvaluedMarketWatch - Jan. 27 -
Why extreme weather is making power outages more frequent
The extreme weather events affecting the U.S. are leading to more power outages for Americans. CBS News Los Angeles' Marina Jurica breaks down the effects.CBS News - Jan. 24 -
Why Mark Zuckerberg Is Ditching Human Fact-Checkers
This week, we take a look at Meta's new era of content moderation.Wired - Jan. 23 -
The Long Wave: Fear, loathing and Black resistance under Trump 2.0
Why community-based grassroots politics may be key to surviving the next four years. Plus, comfort foods in the run-up to Ramadan. Hello and welcome to The Long Wave. This week Donald Trump was ...The Guardian - Jan. 22 -
'A long fight full of tears': Why Thailand became a haven for LGBT couples
Thailand is set to legalise same-sex marriage - one of the few places in Asia to do so. Why is it an outlier?BBC News - Jan. 21 -
Why Switch 2 Is "Significantly More Powerful," According To A Game Dev
The first look at Nintendo Switch 2 didn't have much in the way of game footage except for a brief glimpse at a new Mario Kart . Ordinary players may be able to appreciate the preview of what ...GameSpot - Jan. 21 -
The Great Wave: why has this become the defining image of our era?
Almost two centuries after its creation, Hokusai’s print is more popular than ever, featuring on everything from nail art to Lego to socks. What is its appeal?. You are never far from a great wave. ...The Guardian - Jan. 21 -
Why Vivek Ramaswamy is ditching Trump’s ‘DOGE’ commission led by Elon Musk
Hours after President Donald Trump was sworn in for his second term, Vivek Ramaswamy officially stepped down from the “Department of Government Efficiency”MarketWatch - Jan. 20 -
Why Europe will struggle to buy more US gas
Donald Trump has threatened EU with tariffs unless bloc steps up LNG importsFinancial Times - Jan. 20 -
Why some women are ditching the pill and willing to risk getting pregnant
Some women are opting for fertility tracking apps to avoid mood swings and weight gain on "hormonal" contraception.BBC News - Jan. 18 -
Al Roker will sometimes ditch a car and take public transit just to get more steps in: Walking 'probably helped save my life'
Al Roker isn't the biggest fan of typical workouts, but gets his 10,000 steps in daily and even takes public transit sometimes to walk more.CNBC - Jan. 18 -
Google Maps is turning 20 — it's mapping three more countries and adding AI capabilities
As Google Maps turns 20, it's mapping more countries and rolling out generative AI capabilities to keep dominance as the world's top navigation appCNBC - Jan. 18 -
More countries, including China, are grappling with shrinking and aging populations
A growing number of countries are confronting the dual challenges of population decline and agingABC News - Jan. 17 -
'Conclave' leads race for British BAFTA awards, one more than 'Emilia Perez'
Papal thriller “Conclave” leads the race for the British Academy Film Awards, with nominations in 12 categoriesABC News - Jan. 16 -
Why Are More Young Women Being Diagnosed With Breast Cancer?
A new report points to a notable increase among U.S. women under 50. Experts point to a few likely causes.The New York Times - Jan. 16 -
China's slowing economy is waiting for more stimulus. Here's how the country plans to boost growth
China's slowing economy is still waiting for promised government support to kick in.CNBC - Jan. 16 -
Rise of vaccine distrust - why more of us are questioning jabs
Confidence in all types of vaccination has taken a hit. The question is why, and what can be done about it?BBC News - Jan. 16 -
British author Neil Gaiman denies ever engaging in non-consensual sex as more accusers come forward
Best-selling British author Neil Gaiman has released a statement denying he has ever engaged in non-consensual sex after a magazine published allegations from several women, accusing him of sexual ...ABC News - Jan. 15 -
Norovirus wave now more than double last year's peak, in CDC's data
Officials have blamed a new strain for this winter's surge in norovirus cases.CBS News - Jan. 14 -
The last Big Thing: why next men’s Ashes may be the longest form’s long goodbye
The red-ball series against Australia, 10 Test-starved months from now, lurks potently – and with good reason. “Aw look, the Ashes is a long, long way away.” Is it, though? Is it, really? Ben ...The Guardian - Jan. 13 -
The squat secret: why this simple move is the key to long-term health – and how to improve yours
Whether you want to lift weights in the gym or just get yourself on and off a chair, a good solid squat makes life so much easier. What can you do if yours needs work?. Archimedes, they say, had a ...The Guardian - Jan. 12 -
Why young Asian Americans are 40% more likely to develop allergies
A recent Stanford University study of nearly half a million California pediatric records is one of the first to look at subgroups of Asians in the U.S. to try to understand why Asian Americans are ...NBC News - Jan. 11 -
Why wildfires are becoming faster and more furious
With the risk factors increasing, is it still safe to live in areas prone to these disasters - and can fireproofing ever work?BBC News - Jan. 11 -
Why two Fed officials doubt the need for many more rate cuts
One official warned that “progress on inflation could continue to stall.”MarketWatch - Jan. 9 -
Fantasy Basketball: Breaking down high-percentage shooters, long-range specialists, more
Jokic remains in a league of his ownCBS Sports - Jan. 8 -
Fed Minutes May Show Why More Rate Cuts Will Face Hurdles
After a quarter-point cut in December, Chairman Jerome Powell said policymakers may be more cautious, since the incoming administration will create more uncertainty.Inc. - Jan. 8 -
The Long Wave: Andrée Blouin, the unsung heroine of African independence
Politicised by her child’s death, Blouin traded ideas with Lumumba and Nkrumah in the fight for freedom. Plus, Detroit’s Black-led tech boom. Hello and welcome to The Long Wave. Over the festive ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Why are gen Z shunning ‘hustle’ culture in favour of long-term jobs? Here are three good reasons | Oli Mould
Unlike previous generations of workers, young people are prioritising stability over chaos and community over churn. For decades, we’ve been told that the modern workplace is a playground of ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
A far-right leader could soon take the helm in EU member country Austria. Here's why it matters
Austria could soon have its first government led by the far right since World War IIABC News - Jan. 6
