The global fertility crisis: are fewer babies a good or a bad thing? Experts are divided

The UK’s fertility rate is at an all-time low, and many other countries face similar declines, creating ageing populations. But can ecological benefits of fewer people outweigh social problems ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Lower oil prices are good for consumers — but a bad sign for the global economy

A significant drop in oil prices may offer consumers reason to celebrate, but it also hints at an economic slowdown in China, the world’s second largest economy.

Business - MarketWatch - October 16

Are Dynasties Good or Bad for the N.B.A.?

Since the league’s early days, super teams have been a hallmark. But that may be changing.

Sports - The New York Times - October 19

The Good and The Bad of Dragon Age: The Veilguard

We're still working on our full review but we've sunk around 25 hours into the latest Dragon Age game and Jordan and Jean-Luc discuss what they like, and don't like, about The Veilguard.

Tech - GameSpot - October 28

Cohere launches new AI models to bridge global language divide

Cohere released two new open weight AI models from its Aya initiative that looks to expand LLM performance for languages other than English.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 24

Expert on different sleep training methods for babies

Board-certified sleep psychologist Shelby Harris joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss sleep training, a method that helps babies learn to sleep independently. While some parents embrace it for better ...

'I can't afford a child on £53,000 salary' - why fertility rate is falling

From 'fruitless' dating to financial pressures, people share their views on falling fertility rates.

Squinting for good news in a bad October jobs report? Here it is.

Like a squirrel trying to find an acorn in a grassy field, it’s hard to find a nugget of good news in a bad October jobs report. The unemployment rate staying at 4.1% might be the only one that ...

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

Trump says he could lose: 'Bad things could happen'

Former President Trump told ABC News on Sunday that he could imagine losing the presidential election to Vice President Harris. ABC News chief Washington correspondent Jonathan Karl talked to the ...

Politics - The Hill - 15 hours ago

Half of all global food threatened by growing water crisis, report says

The world has a worsening water crisis, and half of all food production will be at risk of failure by the middle of this century.

Amid Climate Crisis, Svalbard Global Seed Vault Gets a Huge Deposit

A storage facility in Norway built to safeguard crop diversity recently received more than 30,000 samples as concerns grow about climate change and food insecurity.

World - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Would Trump's tariffs trigger a global trade war? Experts weigh in.

The Republican presidential candidate has proposed tariffs as high as 20% on all imported goods.

Gambling poses huge global threat to public health, experts warn

Lancet commission calls for gambling to be treated in same way as alcohol and tobacco after technology widens reach. Gambling poses a growing worldwide threat to public health, with its rapid ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

Chris Riddell on Donald Trump: ‘Hitler did some good things…’ – cartoon

With just over a week until the US election, the Republican leader is showing his true colours. • You can order your own copy of this cartoon Continue reading...

World - The Guardian - October 26

A food safety crisis is the last thing McDonald’s needs on its menu

Fast-food chain may be able to contain outbreak quickly but the risk is it will have already deterred inflation-weary diners

World - Financial Times - October 24

Good news: there’s a new Horrible History DVD boxset out. Bad news: your children may not find it funny

Studios usually twist themselves into pretzels to avoid confusing movie titles. But this Christmas, unwary fans of the CBBC show should beware. Great news, parents! In just a few short weeks, a new ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

Alex Bowman's terrible, horrible, no good, very bad week capped by Logano making NASCAR's title race

Few people in motorsports had as crummy a week as Alex Bowman

Sports - ABC News - October 21

Good news, bad news for NASCAR Cup teams ahead of Sunday's playoff race at Homestead

The Cup playoffs continue at Homestead-Miami Speedway at 2:30 p.m. ET Sunday on NBC.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 23

New Dragon Age: The Veilguard Launch Trailer Gives Players A Good Look At The Bad Guys

With the Halloween launch of Dragon Age: The Veilguard just days away, developer BioWare has released a launch trailer to give players one final preview of the franchise's latest entry. ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 24

Week 8 recap: Dallas is bad, Hail Marys are good and national TE day is a conspiracy | Yahoo Fantasy Forecast

Week 8's Sunday slate is in the books and there were performances and injuries that will have long term fantasy implications. Andy Behrens joins Matt Harmon to breakdown all the action and place ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 28

Anthony Edwards is shooting it from deep like never before. Is the 3-ball evolution good or bad?

The Timberwolves have undergone one of the most dramatic shifts this season with 50.5% of their shots coming from 3, second behind only Boston.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 5 days ago

NFL at midseason: Separating the good, bad and ugly for all 32 teams, with X factors, games to watch and more

Can the Steelers hold up defensively? Can the Patriots win a big game? Here's what to know as the 2024 season hits the midway point.

Sports - ESPN - 4 days ago

Cowboys trade interest was already risky. With Dak Prescott's injury, their argument is even weaker

Dallas needs to think critically about 2024 investment, because it's now a risky endeavor.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 9 hours ago

Global water crisis leaves half of world food production at risk in next 25 years

Landmark review says urgent action needed to conserve resources and save ecosystems that supply fresh water. More than half the world’s food production will be at risk of failure within the next 25 ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

Oregon-Ohio State is a reminder why College Football Playoff expansion is a good thing

Saturday’s back-and-forth result was an example of why the expansion of the playoff this year — to 12 teams — could endure as a good thing. For exactly 60 minutes, both teams looked to be among the ...

Trump denies ever saying he wanted generals like Hitler's or that the Nazi leader 'did some good things'

The Atlantic reported this week that the former president wanted "the kind of generals Hitler had," and his former chief of staff said he made positive remarks about Hitler.

Politics - NBC News - October 25

This Halloween, I’m not buying candy for trick or treaters. I have better things to spend my money on. Am I a bad person?

“Nor am I going to turn off the lights and pretend I’m not home.”

Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago

Hawaii has the highest cost of living in the U.S.: The state has 'really high home prices' and expensive goods, expert says

The most expensive states were found by analyzing the cost of living by The Council for Community and Economic Research.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

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