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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 - 2h -
Worried about what to buy the man in your life for Christmas? The perfect gift may be more modest than you think | Joel Snape
If you really care, get us an upgrade of a bargain-basement product you’ve spotted us using. Our gratitude will be eternal. When I was a small boy, socks were the inverse of a Platonically ideal ...The Guardian - 7h -
Google Gemini Can Summarize Your Emails in Gmail. Should You Use It?
AI can tackle your email mountain so you don't have to. Here's how to decide whether Gmail's new productivity feature makes sense for your workflow.Wired - 2d -
What you need to know about neurodivergent burnout
Neurodivergent employees can face unique challenges at work that contribute to higher burnout rates.Yahoo Sports - 1h -
Nick Cave Will Take a Selfie With You, if You Insist
Back out on the road, and after working through his extreme grief, the longtime rocker is connecting with more fans than ever.The New York Times - 1d -
Netanyahu takes stand in corruption trial, lectures on relationships between media, politicians
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu testified in his corruption trial Tuesday, denying any wrongdoing. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta has more.CBS News - 1d -
Our humdrum A-Z goes back further than we think
An archaeological discovery in Syria may force a revision of the alphabet’s origin storyFinancial Times - 1d -
Blow for UK as equipment giant Ashtead chooses US
The building equipment rental firm joins others who have moved to the US from London.BBC News - 1d -
These US cities will pay you to move there
These five places will pay you thousands of dollars to move there.The Hill - 1d -
Think you know the differences between UK and US spelling? Take our quiz
From beer and facial hair to stomach bugs and car parts, test your knowledge of English’s transatlantic idiosyncrasies. Zoe Williams: Online puzzles are puzzling enough without all this American ...The Guardian - 1d -
Fentanyl may enter the US from Mexico, but the drug of choice there is different
Use of crystal meth is soaring among workers, partiers and the young and threatening a public health crisis. All night, Daniela stares at screens in the warehouse where she works as a security ...The Guardian - 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 -
Everyone Is Capable of Mathematical Thinking—Yes, Even You
Mathematician David Bessis claims that mathematical thinking isn’t what you think it is, and that everyone can benefit from doing more of it.Wired - 4d -
UK should pay whistleblowers to cut financial crime, says think-tank
Royal United Services Institute says scheme would reduce those who take information to US agenciesFinancial Times - 4d -
Do weighted blankets help you sleep better? Here's what to know
Weighted blankets are a popular choice to warm up in cold weather, but research on their effectiveness is limitedABC News - 4d -
Trump’s promise to tax imported goods could spell trouble for US auto industry
Automakers face uncertainty as top-selling vehicles, such as the Ford F-150 truck, are sourced from around the globe. Few vehicles are as emblematic of the American auto industry’s might as the ...The Guardian - 4d -
‘The vibe may be British, but the money is not’: how the US quietly conquered UK TV
That new British show you love? There’s a fair chance it is being backed by a US studio. What’s behind the Americans’ sudden influence over our TV – and will it mean more Ted Lassos, and fewer Only ...The Guardian - 4d -
Californians Know About Earthquakes, but Tsunamis Are a Different Story
Northern California cities and residents seemed unsure on Thursday about the best response to an official tsunami warning that went out to five million Californians.The New York Times - 5d -
The Cryptocurrency You May Not Even Know You Own
Many funds hold stakes in MicroStrategy, which behaves like Bitcoin’s wilder cousin. This may not be what you want in your retirement portfolio, our columnist says.The New York Times - 5d -
Here's what to know before taking your first required minimum distribution
Most retirees must begin required minimum distributions at age 73. Here's what to know before making your first withdrawal.CNBC - 5d -
So You’ve Had a Hysterectomy. Do You Know What Was Removed?
Patients often are in the dark about which organs remain and which were removed — particularly the ovaries, which profoundly influence lifelong health.The New York Times - 5d -
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How ChatGPT’s Canvas Can Help You Use AI More Productively
Canvas, which is available to OpenAI’s paid subscribers, is a little bit like an AI-powered Google Docs. Here’s how to use it.Wired - 5d -
You be the judge: my flatmate is going travelling. Should he take our kitchen appliances with him?
Ronan wants to claim the air fryer and blender, but Kyle says these things now belong to the flat. You decide whose argument is undercooked Find out how to get a disagreement settled or become a ...The Guardian - 5d -
Lane Johnson thinks this tackle is going to take this moniker, given by Nick Sirianni, from him
Johnson's battery mate, Jordan Mailata, is the top graded tackle by PFFCBS Sports - 6d -
Why You Should Start Using Encrypted Communications—Today
A massive hack prompts a government official to encourage businesses to do a better job of protecting their communications.Inc. - 6d -
The King William’s College quiz: are you ready to solve the world’s most challenging puzzle?
Pupils at King William’s college on the Isle of Man have been tormented by its annual general knowledge quiz since 1905. Can you rack up more than the average score of two?. Editor’s note: the ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
Infinity Nikki Tips - 16 Things To Know Before You Play
Infinity Nikki is set in the vast world of Miraland, a whimsical and magical realm that all sorts of critters and dreamers have made their home. Accompanied by your trusted cat companion Momo, ...GameSpot - Dec. 4 -
Everything you need to know about the 4 Nations Face-Off
A best-on-best international tournament is coming. Get all the details you need to know about it here.ESPN - Dec. 4 -
Starmer to take aim at Whitehall with new UK ‘mission’ targets
Prime minister will outline milestones as he faces plunging poll ratingsFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Police quiz UK nurse convicted of killing 7 babies over more infant deaths
British detectives have questioned nurse Lucy Letby, who is serving life in prison for killing seven babies, over the deaths of several more infantsABC News - Dec. 4 -
Why Trump’s tariff threats will hit stocks sooner than you think
Trump’s trade team could be even more hawkish this time around.MarketWatch - Dec. 4 -
Trump takes aim at US Steel deal
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump says he'll block Nippon Steel-U.S. Steel deal President-elect Trump vowed ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
UK band Sports Team robbed at gunpoint in California while on US tour
Van belonging to popular indie group reportedly ransacked by thief waving gun outside Starbucks in Vallejo. The British band Sports Team were robbed at gunpoint Tuesday while on the US leg of their ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Holt’s bonuses for nurses: everything you need to know
Premier Susan Holt is making good this month on one of her campaign promises: to give nurses bonuses for staying on the job in New Brunswick.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3 -
Baker Mayfield weighs in on flag planting across college football: 'You take your L and you move on'
Multiple college football games ended with flag planting this past weekendCBS Sports - Dec. 3 -
The Classical Music Our Critics Can’t Stop Thinking About
Watch and listen to five recent highlights, including performances by Davóne Tines and Lise Davidsen, and a new album by Ethan Iverson.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Starmer: UK does not need to choose between US and EU
It's "plain wrong" to suggest Donald Trump's return to the White House means the UK needs to pick a side, the PM says.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Starmer rejects false choice between Trump’s US and EU in key speech
At lord mayor’s banquet in London, British PM says ‘national interest demands that we work with both’. Keir Starmer has “utterly rejected” the idea that the UK must choose between the United States ...The Guardian - Dec. 2
