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What is bird flu, and should you be worried about it?
In January, the first person in the US died from bird flu. Learn what the symptoms are and how you can stay safe. Bird flu has been spreading in North America since late 2021, but recently the ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
Is It Bad for Managers to Sound Frustrated?
I’m worried I’ve been too harsh with my employees.Inc. - 1d -
‘Finding time for pleasure’: what orcas taught me about sex in midlife
Female killer whales lead playful sex lives as they age – and are also celebrated for their matriarchal wisdom. How much do you spend on health and wellness a month? Four years ago, I was ...The Guardian - 5d -
Tesla, in a letter, tells Trump administration it's worried about tariffs
In a letter to Trump officials, Tesla raised concerns about the president's tariffs -- but it's unclear if CEO Elon Musk was personally involved in sending the letter.ABC News - 4d -
Stock futures fall as Bessent dismisses market worries: ‘Corrections are healthy’
U.S. stock futures declined Sunday after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he’s not worried about a market downturn, despite a miserable stretch for Wall Street.MarketWatch - 1d -
NHS England abolition shows ‘we have to take difficult decisions’, says Starmer – UK politics live
PM says he is ‘bringing management of the NHS back into democratic control by abolishing the arms length body NHS England’. Starmer is now talking about regulatation, and giving examples of where ...The Guardian - 5d -
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says he's 'not at all' worried amid stock market sell-off
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he was "not at all" worried about the stock market, which has dipped multiple times amid Trump's tariff threats.NBC News - 2d -
Why do we celebrate St. Patrick's Day?
As revelers celebrate St. Patrick's Day in 2025, here's a look at who Ireland's patron saint was and the meaning behind the holiday.CBS News - 1d -
Sununu says he'd win NH Senate race if he runs
Former New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu (R) expressed confidence that he would win retiring Sen. Jeanne Shaheen’s (D-N.H.) seat if he decided to run in the 2026 race. “My biggest fear is that I ...The Hill - 4d -
Purdue basketball's Fletcher Loyer had an injury against Michigan. What we know about his status
Junior sharpshooter Fletcher Loyer struggled against Michigan, and twice left in the second half with an injury. Here's what we know about his status.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
If Hamilton is in F1 title fight, Leclerc expects to be, too
Lewis Hamilton's move to Ferrari has dominated headlines, but Charles Leclerc is ready for a big year.ESPN - 3d -
Micah Parsons forces Jerry Jones and the Cowboys into another quiet offseason, and it's hard to see how that helps them catch Eagles
Once again, Dallas hasn't done too much in March.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
A 40-year-old throwing 94.5 mph? A .696 batting average!? Spring training numbers we do (and don't) believe in
It's hard to know which stats to trust this time of year. So we dig in to separate what's real from the March mirages.ESPN - 6d -
How a Government Shutdown Would Help Elon Musk
On this special episode of Uncanny Valley, we unpack Elon Musk's desire for a government shutdown that could become permanent. Plus: An update on measles misinformation in the US.Wired - 6d -
Positive Job Numbers in February Don’t Erase Worries About the Economy
Official data showed businesses added 151,000 new jobs last month, outpacing January but unlikely to allay rising fears of slowing growth.Inc. - Mar. 7 -
Los Angeles Wildfires Leave Residents Worried About Contaminated Soil
Federal agencies are removing topsoil from burned areas but will not test it for contaminants. So scientists and residents are testing fire-affected properties themselves.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
Fintech stocks plummet as Wall Street worries about consumer spending, credit
Fintech stocks were some of the biggest decliners on Monday as the Nasdaq suffered its steepest drop since 2022.CNBC - Mar. 10 -
The Dollar Just Took a Hit, Thanks to Worries About Trump’s Trade Wars
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said over the weekend there were ‘no guarantees’ there will not be a recession in the U.S.Inc. - 23h -
This is how we do it: ‘I’d distract myself to avoid climaxing – until the time I said out loud, “I need to take the bins out”’
Ana Sofía was coming out of a sexless relationship; Alfredo had never had a girlfriend. That made things ‘extremely exciting’ at first, but now they’re happy to slow it down How do you do it? ...The Guardian - 3d -
No way out: UConn men dig too deep a hole, fall to Creighton in Big East semifinals, 71-62
NEW YORK -– The UConn men’s basketball team couldn’t overcome the crater it put itself in on Friday night, falling to No. 2 seed Creighton in the Big East Tournament semifinal at Madison Square ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Coach Deion Sanders on contract talks at Colorado: 'I ain't worried about me'
Colorado coach Deion Sanders held his first news conference of the spring football season Monday and was asked about a new contract for himself.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Gaming luminaries explore industry’s struggles and how its best days are still ahead
Matthew Ball started a big conversation about the state of the game industry when he launched a 224-slide PowerPoint deck. We continued it.VentureBeat - 1d -
‘You can yodel and don’t have to be conservative’: the Swiss feminist choir rewriting traditional songs
Echo vom Eierstock is opening up the overwhelmingly male Alpine folk music scene with new versions of lyrics about nagging wives and naive girls. Elena Kaiser just wanted to yodel, and living in ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
Cuban human rights groups worry about shutting down amid lack of U.S. funding
The cuts have shocked pro-democracy groups that monitor prisoners in Cuba, which have been the sole providers of information about political prisoners, including their health conditions.NBC News - 3d -
Tariffs Add to Automaker Concerns About Higher Steel Costs
Even before the new levies took effect, the industry was worried about prices after President Trump opposed a major merger in the steel sector.The New York Times - 6d -
What We Know About the Clashes in Syria
Scores have been killed in fierce clashes between government forces and gunmen loyal to the Assad regime, in a serious challenge to the country’s new rulers.The New York Times - Mar. 8 -
What we know about recent violence in Syria
Violence erupted in Syria among the security forces in power and Bashar al-Assad's loyalists. CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer reports.CBS News - Mar. 10 -
What We Know About mRNA Vaccines
On the five-year anniversary of the Covid pandemic, a Times reporter, Apoorva Mandavilli, looks back at the success of, and the backlash to, the mRNA vaccine. There’s no question that this vaccine ...The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
This Irish Startup Aims to Amp Up the American Rave Scene. Its Big Idea? Bingo
Bingo Loco hopes to host its fast-selling events in venues like Madison Square Garden, co-founder Craig Reynolds says.Inc. - 1d -
The U.S. dollar is still the world’s currency — but maybe not for much longer
Concerns are rising about the sustainability of U.S. government debt and spending.MarketWatch - Mar. 8 -
Newcastle celebrations are not over the top – this is why it means so much
If you do not understand what winning the Carabao Cup final means to Newcastle United, if you cannot appreciate what this moment has unleashed in a football obsessed city, maybe this is not the ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Too liberal for the South, too redneck for L.A.: Why Trae Crowder's comedy makes him a man without a country
Recently Crowder spoke with The Times about new special "Trash Daddy," his upbringing in a liberal family in a conservative area and life as a fish out of water in Los Angeles.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
How much will a $10,000 long-term CD earn if opened this March?
Even with this week's inflation drop, a $10,000 long-term CD can still earn a big return if opened this March.CBS News - 3d -
My phone knows what I want before I do. That should be worrying – but it’s oddly comforting | Emma Beddington
On the downside, all my personal data is being harvested by faceless corporations. On the up, I’ve got a little parent in my pocket, anticipating my every need. I awoke recently to one of those ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
Why the Trump administration is wrong about an energy crisis in the US: Experts
The Trump administration has expended a lot of energy into sparking the idea that there is a looming energy crisis in the U.S.ABC News - 5d -
March Madness 2025: Everything you need to know about the NCAA tournament, where to watch games and more
Everything we know about the upcoming 2025 NCAA tournament.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Elon Musk targeted me over Tesla protests. That proves our movement is working
I’ve always believed the people are powerful. Now we know the world’s richest man does too. On Saturday morning, I woke up to a nightmare of notifications. On Sunday, it got worse. Elon Musk had ...The Guardian - 5d -
Lightening Up
Daylight saving time begins tomorrow, and the days are getting lighter and more expansive. If we want to, we can, too.The New York Times - Mar. 8 -
My petty gripe: people keep throwing food away without asking me if I want it. Of course I do!
What does it cost you to let others finish your bowl of chips at the pub? What do you gain by binning the soggy fruit salad?. Last week’s chicken too dry to finish off. A carrot so old it flops ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
Michigan basketball will raise banner after Big Ten tournament win. Was it worth it?
Michigan basketball won the Big Ten tournament and got some momentum back. But when the NCAA tournament seeds came out, it didn't seem to help much.Yahoo Sports - 1d
