This Museum Is Old. But With $75 Million to Spend, Why Is It So Dingy
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World - The Guardian
Return of the landline: why gen Z – and scam artists – love old-fashioned phones
80% of elderly people have landlines, compared with just 50% of 18- to 29-year-olds. Will the joy of a great conversation lead to a revival?. Name: Landlines.. Age: 148 years old. Continue ...4 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
'I'm set to manage the world's southernmost museum'
Aoife McKenna, 24, will also carry out a number of other roles in her stint in Antarctica.4 days ago -
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Top stories - BBC News
'It's scary - but so's giving birth': The female unit downing Russian drones
The Witches of Bucha, as they call themselves, help protect Ukraine's skies from Russian drones.4 days ago - Russia -
Top stories - The New York Times
2 Men Accused of Killing 72-Year-Old While Posing as Utility Workers
Two men who said they were looking for a gas leak killed the man in his basement in suburban Detroit and bound his wife with duct tape before taking her watch and phone, prosecutors said.4 days ago -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
CR Beverage Prepares Near $650.0 Million Listing
The Chinese beverage company is testing investor interest in its business, taking advantage of growing risk appetite for new equity offerings in Hong Kong.4 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Hew Locke’s British Museum looting exposé: ‘inescapably, deeply shocking’
British Museum, London In a show full of beauty and horror, which even includes ‘Jamaica’s Elgin Marbles’, the artist places his own works alongside those plundered by Britain from long-destroyed ...4 days ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
Why Kings' De'Aaron Fox is reportedly turning down $165 million extension ahead of 2024-25 NBA season
Fox could earn up to $345 million on his next deal if he has a stellar 2024-25 season4 days ago - NBA -
Politics - The Hill
Cruz calls out McConnell-aligned group for not spending 'a penny' in Texas
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz (R) vented his frustration with the Senate Leadership Fund, a super PAC aligned with Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.), for not spending any money in his ...5 days ago -
Tech - Wired
Milton Disrupted the Flow of Drinking Water—so Florida Deployed a Machine to Harvest It From Air
A Tampa-based company that makes atmospheric water generators and the state of Florida were able to supply one to a hospital shortly after Milton made landfall.5 days ago - Florida -
Lifestyle - The New York Times
Her 8-Year-Old Drove Herself to Target and Became an Internet Star
Tangie Wilson was sleeping when her daughter Zoe sneaked out of the house and drove to the store. The tale of how it all unfolded is as relatable as it is incredible.5 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Why is Halloween suddenly so big in Britain? | Zoe Williams
It used to mean a few kids throwing bedsheets over their heads in exchange for sweets. Nowadays, any gathering between September and Christmas is an excuse for fancy dress. When a fella of 17 ...5 days ago -
World - The Guardian
‘A five-year-old could play this!’ How Razorlight made Golden Touch
‘I was living in flat with a bed, a record-player, a desk and a fridge for beer. I thought, “If I just sit and play three chords for eight hours, hopefully a good song will come”’. I was working at ...5 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Women’s T20 World Cup: what we have learned so far from early stages in UAE
Australia are putting up a mighty defence, the heat at Sharjah has proven to be game changing and England have found themselves in an unlikely Group of Death Continue reading...5 days ago -
Business - MarketWatch
The market rally is broadening, so here’s one way to play the small-caps trade
There are technical and seasonal reasons why it may be a good time to buy smaller cap stocks5 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
Demis Hassabis’s drug discovery start-up accelerates spending to ‘solve’ diseases
Losses widen at Isomorphic Labs, as new Nobel Prize winner pushes forward with effort to use AI in healthcare5 days ago -
Business - Inc.
You Don’t Get to Be 173 Years Old Without This Leadership Trait
Roger Crandall, CEO of MassMutual, explains why resilience tops his list of executive must-haves.5 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Thousands of cars that crash in US are ending up in Russia
The South Caucasus nation of Georgia has a huge used car market, with many vehicles finding their way over the border.5 days ago - Russia -
Top stories - CBS News
Biden announces $600 million for Florida hurricane relief
President Biden traveled to Florida on Sunday, where he announced more than $600 million in aid to help recovery efforts from hurricanes Helene and Milton. Mr. Biden has asked Congress to return ...5 days ago - Joe Biden -
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Business - CNBC
24-year-old made over $162,000 from her YouTube channel in 2 years—why she decided to get a corporate job anyway
Although Sharon Kim earned six figures from her YouTube channel, she decided to get a 9-to-5 too. Here's why.6 days ago