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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 -
Why Yat Siu believes 2025 will be the year for real blockchain games
Yat Siu, executive chairman of Animoca Brands, has made 540 investments into blockchain games. We talked to him about the 2025 outlook.VentureBeat - 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 -
Farage and why Badenoch does not have time to ‘watch this space’
Chatter about a Boris Johnson return illuminates the depth of the Conservative party’s funkFinancial Times - 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 -
Emmanuel Macron was the great liberal hope for France and Europe. How did it all go so wrong? | Oliver Haynes
The French president’s failures offer an object lesson in what happens when liberalism is stripped of its morality and values. When Emmanuel Macron was first elected in the spring of 2017 , we ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
‘Extraordinary longevity’: great whales can live a lot longer than we thought – if we leave them alone
Bowhead whales may not be the only species that can live to 200 years old. Researchers have found that the industrial hunting of great whales has masked the ability of these underwater giants to ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
Why it’s hard to be a friend of America
Nippon Steel’s bid for US Steel shows the flaws in the ‘friendshoring’ approachFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
Much of the U.S. bracing for a big blast of winter — and serious cold
A blast of Arctic air will send temperatures dropping across the eastern United States this week — and the frigid conditions could linger longer and expose millions to a prolonged and dangerous ...NBC News - Jan. 2 -
Why Whitner believes 49ers made mistake playing Purdy vs. Lions
Donte Whitner explains why the 49ers made a mistake playing quarterback Brock Purdy in San Francisco's 40-34 loss to the Detroit Lions on Monday night at Levi's Stadium.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2 -
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Why Did Ukraine Halt the Flow of Russia’s Natural Gas to Europe?
And why didn’t it cut off Russia’s natural gas earlier?The New York Times - Jan. 1 -
Why the FBI Is Investigating the New Orleans Bourbon Street Truck Attack as Terrorism
An Islamic State terror group flag was found in the suspect’s vehicle, investigators said, as well as a bomb near the vehicle used in the attack.The New York Times - Jan. 1 -
The Panama Canal Has a Big Problem, but It’s Not China or Trump
Climate change is causing drought conditions that are making the Panama Canal harder to operate and more expensive to pass through.The New York Times - Jan. 1 -
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 -
As a child, I couldn’t wait to change my Iranian nose. Now I’ve learned to see its beauty | Bea Dero
I photograph people with non-western features, and pay homage to our profiles and the history in our faces. “So when are you getting your nose job?” was a question 11-year-old me would often hear ...The Guardian - Jan. 1 -
‘Why not us?’: Welsh language trio on their forthcoming double album
Post-punk band Adwaith will release their third album Solas, a Celtic word meaning enlightenment, in February. The idea of releasing a 23-track double album of pop and rock songs written entirely ...The Guardian - Jan. 1 -
Many great prime ministers overcome a shaky start – but Keir Starmer’s window is closing fast | Anthony Seldon
Successful PMs learn on the job, and Labour’s leader needs to start 2025 by showing his party and the country he has done so. The dismissive verdicts and dire polls after Keir Starmer’s first few ...The Guardian - Jan. 1 -
Why is VAT being added to private school fees?
The government says the rule change will raise £460m extra to spend in state schools in 2024/25.BBC News - Jan. 1 -
Arizona State rose from the ashes to the CFP, but there's only one way to keep the party going
A sleeping giant since the days of Jake Plummer, Arizona State hopes its historic 2024 season "activates the valley"CBS Sports - 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 -
Why 2025 will be the year of AI orchestration
For many, 2025 will be the year of AI agents, when pilot programs, experiments and use cases converge into something resembling ROI.VentureBeat - Dec. 30 -
Why Mick Cronin and Other College Basketball Coaches Still Wear Suits
Fashion among basketball coaches has been decidedly casual since the pandemic began, but a handful of college coaches are still dressed for success.The New York Times - Dec. 30 -
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 -
Why You Should Talk About Sex With Your Parents
Sex is a big part of life. Why is it so hard to talk to family members about it?The New York Times - Dec. 24 -
Why the Oklahoma City Thunder are America's Team
Five reasons why the NBA should put every single one of OKC's remaining games on national TV.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 17
