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Why birdsong matters more than you think | Natalia Zielonka and Simon Butler
Our natural soundscapes are falling silent as bird populations decline. To improve our lives, we must invest in conservation. Imagine you’re walking across rolling hills that stretch for miles, ...The Guardian - 3h -
The secrets of cork: So much more than a bottle stopper
The sound of a bottle popping may be a familiar harbinger of good, but the humble material behind the pop has more uses than you might imagine.CBS News - 21h -
Burrow: Privacy 'violated in more ways than one'
Before answering questions during his midweek news conference, Cincinnati QB Joe Burrow issued a statement addressing the burglary that occurred at his home while the Bengals were on the road to ...ESPN - 1h -
The secrets of cork: So much more than a bottle stopper
The sound of a bottle popping may be a familiar harbinger of good, but the humble material behind the pop has more uses than you might imagine.CBS News - 21h -
Workers in England more likely to be overqualified than global peers, finds OECD
More than 1 in 3 employees surveyed say their qualifications are higher than job requiresFinancial Times - 1d -
Euston HS2 project costs rise to more than £7.5bn
Price of extending high-speed rail line into central London set out in confidential government documentsFinancial Times - 2d -
Haiti Gangs Kill More Than 180 Mostly Elderly People in Capital
A warlord ordered the slaying of elderly slum residents he suspected of giving his son a severe illness through witchcraft, the U.N. and human-rights groups said.The Wall Street Journal - 2d -
Hiring falls more sharply in UK than other major economies
Slowdown in British recruitment unusual because it involves low-wage sectors, according to data from website IndeedFinancial Times - 2d -
More than 75 Nobel laureates urge Senate to reject RFK Jr.
Seventy-seven Nobel laureates signed a letter urging the Senate to oppose the confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), The New York Times ...The Hill - 2d -
Americans are paying more than ever for health insurance
Consumers are venting frustrations about health insurance in wake of UnitedHealthcare CEO murder. Costs have outpaced inflation for years.CBS News - 2d -
Walmart's Exclusive Psycho-Pass Anime Box Set Is Much Cheaper Than Recent Blu-Ray Releases
Psycho-Pass: Seasons 1 and 2 Blu-ray Box Set $40 | Releases February ...GameSpot - 2d -
Redemption Playoff: For Ryan Day and others, it's more than just winning
A dozen teams enter the College Football Playoff with the same goal: Win the national title. Yet for some, there is even more on the line.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
EV batteries may last much longer than expected: Study
The shelf-life of electric vehicle (EV) batteries may be as much as 40 percent greater than previously assumed, a new study has found. Stanford University scientists uncovered this possibility by ...The Hill - 2d -
Barry Keoghan hits back at ‘inhumane’ abuse and harassment of his family: ‘I can only take so much’
Irish actor says people have been ‘sitting outside’ the homes of his grandmother and two-year-old son after his reported split from singer Sabrina Carpenter. Barry Keoghan has deactivated his ...The Guardian - 3d -
Chi-Chi’s Plans Comeback More than 20 Years After Bankruptcy
Chi-Chi’s bankruptcy filing two decades ago coincided with a hepatitis A outbreak.Inc. - 3d -
Electric Cars Could Last Much Longer Than You Think
Rather than having a shorter lifespan than internal combustion engines, EV batteries are lasting way longer than expected, surprising even the automakers themselves.Wired - 3d -
How cork — the same material used to seal wine bottles — could save the planet
There's no end to the uses for cork, a spongy material that can be used for everything from sealing wine bottles to replacing plastics and building materials. The world's main cork forests ring the ...CBS News - 4d -
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Unemployment rate jumps more than a percentage point for Black women in November
The unemployment rate climbed sharply for Black women in November.NBC News - 5d -
Unemployment rate jumps more than a percentage point for Black women in November
The unemployment rate jumped significantly for Black women in November.CNBC - 5d -
CDC warns of new drug more deadly than fentanyl
A more potent form of fentanyl is contributing to the thousands of overdose deaths that happen every year, health officials warn. An extremely powerful derivative of fentanyl, called carfentanil, ...The Hill - 5d -
Payrolls increased 227,000 in November, more than expected; unemployment rate at 4.2%
Nonfarm payrolls were expected to rise 214,000 in November, according to the Dow Jones consensus forecast.CNBC - 5d -
More than 400 chemicals in plastic products linked to breast cancer – study
Exposure to these toxic compounds, found in everyday items, could be elevating cancer risk in young women. More than 400 chemicals regularly used in everyday plastic products are linked to breast ...The Guardian - 5d -
Musk donated more than $250mn to Trump campaign, electoral filings show
Figures underscore lengths to which Tesla chief was prepared to go to secure victory in NovemberFinancial Times - 5d -
Secret court hearing threatens the First Amendment and more
President-elect Trump has been urged to reconsider his opposition to the PRESS Act, a bipartisan bill to protect journalists' sources, as journalist Catherine Herridge's case threatens to undermine ...The Hill - 6d -
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Baseball has much larger problems than the farcical ‘golden at-bat’
The proposed rule change has been met with widespread derision. But MLB has two teams in temporary homes and an avalanche of pitcher injuries. The first time I saw a mention of a baseball “golden ...The Guardian - 6d -
Zepbound brings more weight loss than Wegovy: Drugmaker
Adults who take Zepbound lose more weight than those who take competitor weight loss drug Wegovy, according to new clinical trial results. Zepound manufacturer Eli Lilly released results from their ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
GM takes more than $5bn charge against China businesses
Move lays bare declining future in what was once the US carmaker’s largest marketFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Google DeepMind predicts weather more accurately than leading system
AI program GenCast performed better than ENS forecast at predicting day-to-day weather and paths of hurricanes and cyclones. For those who keep an eye on the elements, the outlook is bright: ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
GM expects more than $5 billion impact from China restructuring
General Motors expects a restructuring of its joint venture operations with SAIC Motor Corp. in China to cost more than $5 billion.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
JetBlue Reports More Post-Election Travel Than Expected
JetBlue Airways raised its revenue guidance for the year after bookings in November and December were higher than anticipated immediately following the U.S. presidential election.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4 -
Biden could do so much good with pardons. Instead he bailed out his son | Tayo Bero
Hunter Biden cut the line while thousands of people who deserve similar considerations of mercy languish in prison. When Joe Biden announced on Sunday that he would be pardoning his son Hunter – ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Gamers May Spend More Time Watching Games Than Playing Them
Over the last decade, streamers have taken on greater prominence in the gaming landscape and some have even attracted significant fan followings. Now, a new report suggests that players are ...GameSpot - Dec. 3 -
Yorkshire chef rues ‘so much waste’ after thieves write off van and 2,500 pies inside
Tommy Banks had appealed for the pies bearing his name to be given to people in need. A van that was stolen containing 2,500 pies has been found abandoned and its cargo too damaged to eat.. The ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Spanish masterpiece resurfaces after being hidden for more than a century
Joaquín Sorolla’s Paris Boulevard was sold to a private collector in 1890 and disappeared from public view. A painting by Joaquín Sorolla , the Spanish artist renowned for his mastery of light , ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Restoring Nomura’s credibility will take more than pay cuts
Taint of latest scandal overshadows bank’s growing earnings and could have long-lasting consequencesFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
ServiceTitan’s planned IPO could come with a more than $5 billion valuation
The Glendale, Calif.-based company could raise up to $500 million in its initial public offering.MarketWatch - Dec. 3 -
So Much for Trump’s Fantasy of a Quieter Middle East
If anything, old conflicts are heating up.The New York Times - Dec. 2 -
Baking Show’s ‘Jack Sparrow’ Is More Artist Than Pirate
Dylan Bachelet lost in the finals of “The Great British Baking Show,” but he was a breakout star for his fashion as well as his baking. Now, he’s a professional chef.The New York Times - Dec. 2
