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The big idea: why it’s great to be an only child
The notion that it’s bad to be brought up without siblings should be banished for good. When I was growing up, only children were generally regarded as unfortunate souls; lonely, socially clumsy ...The Guardian - 1d -
Falling Child Vaccinations
U.S. vaccination rates against once-common childhood diseases are falling.The New York Times - 1d -
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 - 1d -
An out-of-the box idea for China and Trump
Washington and Beijing should conduct a joint intervention on the renminbiFinancial Times - 1d -
Stavridis says Trump’s plan for Greenland ‘not a crazy idea’
James Stavridis, former NATO supreme allied commander, said he doesn’t think President-elect Trump’s comments about Greenland are “crazy." “It’s not a crazy idea.… We could do an awful lot in terms ...The Hill - 2d -
‘Each year you delay giving a phone is a big win’: child screen-time solutions from around the world
From stringent legislation to grassroots action, Australia and Spain lead the way in tackling children’s use of mobile phones and tablets. If the advent of the affordable mobile phone has given ...The Guardian - 3d -
Penn State's roster is only going to get worse, which makes for a grim big-game future under James Franklin
If Penn State could not win it all with a star-studded 2022 class, well ...CBS Sports - 4d -
DeSantis rebuffs idea he could take Rubio's Senate spot: 'Absolutely not'
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) threw cold water on the idea that he could appoint himself to fill Sen. Marco Rubio’s (R-Fla.) seat, which he is vacating to become President-elect Trump's secretary ...The Hill - 4d -
A Big Idea to Solve America’s Immigration Mess
Fixing America’s broken immigration system starts with acknowledging that the United States needs more people.The New York Times - 4d -
Dollar dominance means tariffs are not the only game in town
America’s grip on global financial services could provide Trump with another source of leverageFinancial Times - 4d -
‘I’m bursting with ideas’: Michael Sheen launches new national theatre for Wales
Welsh star promises big, bold plays that bring vital ‘under-explored’ stories about Wales to life. Michael Sheen, a global star of screen and stage, is spearheading a new national theatre for ...The Guardian - 4d -
'He's a bulldog': Why it's only a matter of time for James Franklin
Franklin is 1-14 at Penn State against AP top-five teams entering the Nittany Lions' matchup with Notre Dame.ESPN - 5d -
Why are the A's spending big this winter as they relocate to Sacramento?
Brent Rooker's $60 million extension marks the latest expenditure for the typically thrifty A's.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Why Manchester City are looking to go big and sign Omar Marmoush
The versatile Egyptian forward has scored 18 goals and laid on 11 assists for Eintracht Frankfurt this season. By Ben McAleer for WhoScored . Manchester City fans are breathing a sigh of relief ...The Guardian - 5d -
President Biden Becomes a Great-Grandfather
Mr. Biden said his eldest granddaughter, Naomi, gave birth to a baby boy in California.The New York Times - 6d -
Kelce scoffs at idea K.C. lost to end Cincy's hopes
Travis Kelce scoffed at the notion that the Chiefs rested their starters in order to keep the Bengals out of the playoffs.ESPN - 6d -
N.B.A. Greats Think He’s a Genius. Why Don’t More People Know Who He Is?
In a sport full of copycats, a former math teacher has become a college basketball coach unlike any other.The New York Times - 6d -
Get 8BitDo's Great NES-Themed Mechanical Keyboard With A Joystick For Only $70
8BitDo Wireless Mechanical Keyboard and Joystick Bundle $70 (was ...GameSpot - 6d -
AI Social Media Users Are Not Always a Totally Dumb Idea
Meta’s AI characters users might seem useless, but fake social media users can sometimes offer valuable insights into real human behavior.Wired - 6d -
Why a return to Obama-era policy on Cuba would be a big mistake
Advocates for returning to the Obama Cuba policy would have the United States join in the complicity of the European Union and Canada in subsidizing with tax dollars a 65-year-old dictatorshipThe Hill - 6d -
Neymar playing with Messi and Suárez in Miami is a fascinating idea. But is it a good one?
The former Barcelona teammates getting together for one last hurrah in MLS would draw in the fans. But injuries have taken their toll on the Brazilian. Lionel Messi’s Florida sanctuary for former ...The Guardian - 6d -
Neymar playing with Messi and Suárez in Miami is a fascinating idea. But is it a good one?
The former Barcelona teammates getting together for one last hurrah in MLS would draw in the fans. But injuries have taken their toll on the BrazilianYahoo Sports - 6d -
What a Crazy Idea: No One Will Ever Watch Videos on a Phone!
Innovative ideas often sound crazy at first. But that’s just part of the process. Here’s the proven equation for innovation success.Inc. - 6d -
Canada's Conservative leader slams Trump's '51st state' idea
Pierre Poilievre, leader of Canada’s Conservative Party, shot back at President-elect Trump’s idea of making his country America’s 51st state. “Canada will never be the 51st state. Period. We are a ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
12:30 Report — Trump presses idea of taking over Greenland
{beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Tuesday. Washington, D.C., just looks so magical from the snow. Another winter storm is possible this weekend, but that’s still up in the air (ha, get it?). Here’s what’s ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
This Is the Only Cure for Toxic Productivity, According to a Psychotherapist
Are you always productive but never fulfilled? That’s called toxic productivity, and psychology offers a cure.Inc. - Jan. 7 -
The slow path to reliable data on child sexual abuse
Publishing limited statistics is still vital to ensure scrutiny and transparency as people end up speculating anywayFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
Why Tigers need to go big for 2025 after surprising playoff run with AL Central there for Detroit's taking
The Tigers have made a few moves so far this winter but now's the time to double downCBS Sports - Jan. 6 -
The big idea: can what you eat change your mind?
From designer drinks to dodgy leftovers, our brain responds to food in surprising ways. Probiotic drinks, brain-boosting superfoods, gut-healthy snack bars: every day we’re bombarded with ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
The brilliant, unique world of child prodigies
Math and physics are mere child's play to 12-year-old Suborno Bari, a child prodigy who began giving university lectures at age 7. Experts who explain what characterizes children who excel at ...CBS News - Jan. 5 -
Small wonders: The brilliant, unique world of child prodigies
Math and physics are mere child's play to 12-year-old Suborno Bari, a child prodigy who began giving university lectures at age 7. Correspondent Susan Spencer talks with Suborno, who is currently ...CBS News - Jan. 5 -
Congestion pricing is a New York idea.
A Columbia University economist, William Vickrey, proposed charging varying tolls for roads and subways in the 1950s.The New York Times - Jan. 5 -
John Bolton: For Donald Trump, the Only Loyalty Is Fealty
Neither kings nor presidents, nor their countries, are well served if they are surrounded by sycophants and rent-seekers.The New York Times - Jan. 5 -
Anatomy of a birdie: Collin Morikawa, caddie prove why on-course mics are great idea
Morikawa and his caddie, J.J. Jakovac, had an interesting back-and-forth while sizing up an approach shot Saturday at The Sentry – and it led to a birdie.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5 -
Why LSU football is the 2025 transfer portal cycle's big winner: Tigers beef up roster with prime talent
Brian Kelly faces a must-win season in 2025 and has added the transfer portal talent to helpCBS Sports - Jan. 2 -
Why Wall Street Expects the Stock Market to Have a Big 2025
Analysts see corporate earnings improving beyond just big tech names.Inc. - Jan. 2 -
Ramaswamy is wrong: Why ’90s America was the pinnacle of greatness
Vivek Ramaswamy's critique of '90s American culture, which he dismisses as frivolous, overlooks the joy, creativity, and meritocracy that made the era great, and the influence it had on the world.The Hill - Jan. 2 -
Yes, Kwanzaa Is Made Up. That’s Why It’s Great
There’s something uniquely American in both its wanton borrowing from existing tradition and its naked admission of artificiality.The New York Times - Dec. 27