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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 -
Coffee drinkers reap health boost – but only if they do it in the morning
Pre-lunch brewers enjoy lower risk of death, analysis finds, but benefit vanishes among all-day drinkers. People who get their coffee hit in the morning reap benefits that are not seen in those who ...The Guardian - 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 -
The Health Monitoring Boom Only Gets Weirder From Here
Forget going to the doctor’s office; these companies are putting the power of tracking every aspect of your health into our own hands. But do you really want to know?Wired - 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 -
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Athletics outfielder Lawrence Butler has an NBA-inspired idea for how to celebrate wins in Sacramento
The Sacramento Kings light a huge beam after wins and Butler thinks the A's should do the sameCBS Sports - 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 -
Better resilience is solution to child mental health crisis, experts say
The surge in mental health referrals among young people has prompted debate among experts about the cause - and the most effective solutionBBC News - Jan. 7 -
Cooper promises law to tackle child abuse cover ups
The home secretary says those who fail to report child sexual abuse could face criminal sanctions.BBC News - 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 -
New Orleans’ planned barriers only designed to withstand crashes of 10mph
Files reviewed by Reuters show new system not able to prevent vehicle attacks at moderate to high speeds. Months before the deadly New Orleans vehicle attack on New Year’s Day, the city modeled ...The Guardian - 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 -
Only US leadership can stop China’s economic power in Latin America
The only way to stop China’s accelerated advance in Latin America continues to be democracy and the counterweight of greater leadership from Europe and the U.S.The Hill - Jan. 4 -
Louisiana boy rewarded after giving away his only dollar
Nine-year-old Kelvin Ellis Jr. of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, had only $1 to his name, but chose to give it away to a man he mistook as homeless. That single act of generosity sparked a friendship he ...CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Mike Johnson hangs on, but his challenges are only beginning: From the Politics Desk
Mike Johnson won re-election as House speaker with a boost from Donald Trump, but his challenges with a narrow Republican majority are only beginning.NBC News - Jan. 3 -
Northern Illinois set to move to Mountain West as football-only member
The school's board of trustees will vote to approve the move on Jan. 7.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3 -
Massie only GOP vote against Johnson; 2 others flip
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) was the only House Republican to vote against Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) while two other GOP lawmakers ultimately flipped their votes after initially backing others, ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
First Superman Lego Set In Over A Decade Is Now Available, And It's Only $15
Lego DC - Superman Mech vs. Lex Luthor (120 Pieces) ...GameSpot - Jan. 3 -
Ron Johnson: Reducing 'out of control' government spending is not only 'reasonable but doable'
Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) doubled down on a conservative plan to reduce government spending with new proposals outlined in an op-ed published by The Wall Street Journal. “Federal spending is out of ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
‘The only thing you need is your own mind’: how to start meditating
Meditation isn’t about perfectionism or blocking thoughts, experts say – the goal is to develop ‘a balanced awareness’. Everyone has to start somewhere. In this new column, experts give advice ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
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 -
How Inc. 5000 Founders Find Great Hires
It’s harder than ever to find the skills and culture fit your company needs. Inc. 5000 hiring experts offer non-obvious secrets to give you a leg up.Inc. - Jan. 2 -
Big Rockets, a Big Telescope and Big Changes in Space Await in 2025
Here are some key events to look forward to in space and astronomy in the year ahead.The New York Times - Jan. 1 -
Mazzulla gives great quote about Celtics' defense, effort amid slump
What's wrong with the Celtics during their recent slump? Joe Mazzulla gave a very thoughtful answer before Tuesday's game.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 31 -
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
