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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 - 2d -
Trump’s immigration policy: ‘Give me your oligarchs, your rich...’
What happened to America’s heart? Have we forgotten that we are a nation of immigrants?The Hill - 2d -
As at-home LED skin treatment booms, we ask experts what they think
The at-home light therapy treatment is increasingly being seen as a must-have skincare accessory.BBC News - 2d -
What we learned as Steph, Warriors outlast Pistons in fiery bout
The Golden State Warriors’ first contest back home after a five-game road trip was a bizarre 115-110 win against the Detroit Pistons.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
'We don't need a Gail's' - the coffee shop boom dividing locals
The controversial cafe chain is expanding outside London but locals often have mixed feelings.BBC News - 1d -
The Age of Diagnosis by Suzanne O’Sullivan review – are we really getting sicker?
A neurologist discusses the dangers of overdiagnosing conditions from Lyme disease to ADHD in an era where technology meets pathology. For many years, people living in Lyme, Connecticut, were ...The Guardian - 1d -
'We launched a drug war, not a trade war': NEC director
President Trump’s top economic aide Kevin Hassett was interviewed on "This Week."ABC News - 1d -
'We showed a real mentality' - light at end of tunnel for Tottenham?
Manager Ange Postecoglou hails Tottenham's spirit after his side come from behind to draw with Bournemouth.BBC News - 1d -
Hundreds of civilians have been killed in Syria. Here's what we know.
Hundreds of civilians have been killed in Syria in the last 48 hours, marking the deadliest eruption of violence since the fall of the Assad regime in December.NBC News - 1d -
We’re facing a ‘forever chemicals’ crisis. We must stop Pfas at the source
Pfas are poisoning our soil and polluting our lungs. The EPA is finally sounding the alarm – but that’s not enough. Sign up for our Detox Your Kitchen newsletter Several years ago, I made a ...The Guardian - 12h -
Former USAID employees on cuts: 'We are going to put lives in jeopardy'
Two former employees of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), who were fired last month, told CNN the 83 percent spending cuts Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Monday would ...The Hill - 3h -
Search intensifies for missing Pitt spring breaker. Here's what we know.
Authorities are searching in the tourist town of Punta Cana for any signs of 20-year-old Pitt student Sudiksha Konanki, who disappeared while on spring break.CBS News - 1h -
What we know about the alleged hazing death of a Louisiana college student
Caleb Wilson died after being punched in the chest during an alleged off-campus hazing incident in Baton Rouge, police said.CBS News - 2h -
North Sea tanker collision - what we know so far
Jet fuel is spilling into the sea and there are growing concerns over the environmental impact.BBC News - 54m -
What we know about the oil tanker and cargo vessel collision
BBC Verify examines how a ship carrying a highly-toxic chemical hit a tanker in the North Sea transporting jet fuel.BBC News - 1h -
Angel Reese hints at possible strike by WNBA players: 'If y'all don't give us what we want, we sitting out'
The current CBA expires following the 2025 WNBA seasonCBS Sports - 2d -
Visitors flock to Paris’s Pompidou Centre before it closes for renovations
Art lovers catch last glimpse of prestigious art collection before gallery shuts for five years for major revamp. Visitors from around the world have been flocking to the Pompidou Centre in Paris ...The Guardian - 1d -
Lloyd’s of London expects $2.3bn losses from California wildfires
Insurance market says fine art losses were limited because rich residents took such possessions with them. Lloyd’s of London expects losses of $2.3bn (£1.78bn) from the California wildfires that ...The Guardian - 6h -
Your New Favorite F-Word: Fractional Leadership
Why small business owners should embrace the power of flexibilityInc. - 4d -
Boosted defence spending will come at cost of manifesto pledges
Government should level with public about which promises it cannot afford to keepFinancial Times - 12h -
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On a Bench in Hungary, a Promise Leads to a Proposal
As teenagers, Jessye Marquez and Thomas Wood, committed to each other after competing in a Filipino martial arts tournament, even though they lived on opposite sides of the Atlantic.The New York Times - 3d -
Mao Zedong’s first Little Red Book had blue cover and less propaganda
Rare early editions of book by communist party chairman, who shunned the idea of wealth, set to fetch £1m at auction. The thoughts of Mao Zedong , published in 1964 under the title Quotations , ...The Guardian - 2d -
Fox host asks Trump whether he is 'comfortable' that 'Ukraine may not survive'
Fox News host Maria Bartiromo pressed President Trump on whether he is “comfortable” with the idea that Ukraine “may not survive” the war with Russia. Trump sat down for an interview with Bartiromo ...The Hill - 21h -
U.S. stocks plunge as Americans worry about a recession | Special Report
Stocks in the U.S. cratered as investors fret about a potential recession and the changing tariffs that have evolved into a trade war with several nations. President Trump declined to refute the ...CBS News - 1h -
State Reforms + the State of Reform
We look at plans for a civil service shake-up and at division in Reform UK.BBC News - 1d -
Apple delays Siri AI improvements to 2026
"It's going to take us longer than we thought to deliver on these features and we anticipate rolling them out in the coming year," the company said Friday.CNBC - 3d -
New Edition Of Popular Game Design Book Gets Big Discount At Amazon
Aspiring game designers can save on the recently released new edition of one of the most popular game development reference books. Level Up: The Guide to Great Video Game Design by Scott Rogers ...GameSpot - 3d -
Man with Palestinian flag comes down from Big Ben tower
The protester came down just after midnight, after telling negotiators he would stop "on his own terms".BBC News - 1d -
Man arrested after climbing Big Ben's Elizabeth Tower
Police detain a man after he scales the Elizabeth Tower in Westminster on Saturday morning.BBC News - 1d -
UCLA storms back for Big Ten title against USC in battle of LA
The Bruins lost to the Trojans twice in the regular season, but ultimately lifted the end-of-season hardware.Yahoo Sports - 23h -
Man charged after climbing Big Ben's Elizabeth Tower
Daniel Day, 29, has been charged with causing a public nuisance and trespassing on a protected site.BBC News - 21h -
New Battlefield 6 Gameplay Footage Reveals Two Big Changes
EA and DICE recently conducted the first public test for Battlefield 6 , and while participants were prohibited from sharing their gameplay footage online, the participants shared their gameplay ...GameSpot - 8h -
The Last Of Us Showrunner Hints At Big Changes To The Story For Season 2
The Last of Us Season 2 is almost here, and the showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann are assuring fans that they have plenty of surprises in store. Season 1 of the show expanded certain ...GameSpot - 5h -
Big Beauty needs more than the lipstick effect to recover its gloss
Large diversified conglomerates such as France’s L’Oréal remain the safest betFinancial Times - 4h -
A big thank you to Reform for the comic relief in dark times
Very public squabble between Nigel Farage and Rupert Lowe has been a joy to witness – even if predictable. These past few weeks have been grim. The world hasn’t felt less safe in decades. European ...The Guardian - 1h -
'They live in big fear': The BBC visits displaced Alawites in Lebanon
Thousands of Syrians have crossed into Lebanon from the provinces of Latakia and Tartus.BBC News - 44m -
Fantasy Baseball: Should you draft or pass on MLB's most polarizing starting pitchers?
Scott Pianowski weighs on in the starting pitchers with the widest range of opinions this fantasy draft season.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
These are the 10 best countries for working women—the U.S. isn't in the top 10: 'It really should be doing better,' expert says
The Economist compared working conditions for women across the 29 countries in the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development.CNBC - 2d -
Champions League: Ranking the teams who should be most worried as PSG, Atletico Madrid face uphill battles
PSG travel to Liverpool down 1-0, while Atleti return home with a 2-1 loss to rivals Real MadridCBS Sports - 11h
