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Space station’s lack of dirt may damage astronauts’ health, says study
Scientists find sterile ISS environment could explain rashes and cold sores and suggest adding microbes to stations. Excessive cleanliness is not generally regarded as a downside when it comes to ...The Guardian - Feb. 27 -
HS2 is case study in ‘how not to run a project’ say MPs
Public accounts committee casts doubt on ministers’ ability to successfully deliver high speed rail linkFinancial Times - 6d -
Extreme heat may be accelerating aging in older adults: Study
Increased exposure to extreme heat may be speeding up the aging process in older adults, a new study has found. The bodies of Americans who reside in neighborhoods with more frequent hot days are ...The Hill - 5d -
A Black Studies Curriculum Is (Defiantly) Rolling Out in New York City
Educators are embracing rather than restricting discussions of race in schools. Leaders have said they’ll do so whether the Trump administration approves or not.The New York Times - 2d -
Plant diverse tree species to spread risk in climate crisis, study says
Uncertainty over climate and economy means ‘investment portfolio’ approach needed, researchers say. An “investment portfolio approach” needs to be applied to large-scale tree planting across the ...The Guardian - 2d -
Oceanographers study the impact of toxic ash from the L.A. wildfires
By coincidence, a Scripps Institute of Oceanography research ship pulled up to Los Angeles as the deadly wildfires were burning thousands of homes, incinerating plastic, paint, asbestos and car ...CBS News - 1d -
Nearly half of women in Africa will be obese or overweight by 2030 – study
Stigma, lack of treatment and disproportionate rise of the disease in women draws comparisons with HIV epidemic. An alarming rise in obesity in Africa has been compared with the HIV epidemic, with ...The Guardian - 11h -
The Perfect Girl Next Door
How do you live your mediocre life in the shadow of a hipster goddess?The New York Times - Feb. 24 -
What next for Ukraine?
Kyiv’s minerals deal with Washington is now on hold after Trump and Zelenskyy’s Oval Office clashFinancial Times - 3d -
Trump’s Next Tariff Moves
In his address to Congress, the president made clear that his new trade levies were here to stay, acknowledging it might create “a little disturbance.” Analysts forecast what that might look like.The New York Times - 1d -
Israel's West Bank crackdown triggers a wave of displacement unseen in decades
Tens of thousands of Palestinians have fled home following recent Israeli military operations across the northern West BankABC News - Feb. 19 -
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Colombian city faces worst violence in decades as armed groups wreak havoc
Cúcuta imposes curfew as National Liberation Army (ELN) clashes with army in province bordering Venezuela. Residents of a violence-torn province in northern Colombia are bracing for further ...The Guardian - Feb. 23 -
Expanding West Bank Campaign, Israel Sends Tanks for First Time in Decades
Israel’s defense minister, Israel Katz, said that 40,000 Palestinian residents displaced from militant hotbeds would not be allowed to return to their homes.The New York Times - Feb. 23 -
Lester Holt is stepping down as anchor of 'NBC Nightly News' after a decade
Lester Holt, the anchor and managing editor of “NBC Nightly News” for a decade, announced Monday that he is stepping down from the long-running broadcast at the beginning of the summer.NBC News - Feb. 24 -
Why the CDC is warning that this flu season is on track to be one of the worst in a decade
With at least 33 million cases, 430,000 hospitalizations, and 19,000 deaths, this year's flu season is proving severe. CBS News Chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook weighs in on the alarming ...CBS News - Feb. 25 -
This neat trick makes it simpler to forecast a decade of stock-market returns
A new research paper finds that there’s a simpler way of cyclically adjusting earnings to forecast future returns using just one year’s data instead of ten.MarketWatch - Feb. 26 -
Monolith's Shadow Of Mordor Nemesis System Patent Doesn't Expire For Another Decade
In 2014, Monolith Productions introduced its Nemesis system in Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor . That AI procedural program allowed this Lord of the Rings game and its 2017 sequel, Middle-earth: ...GameSpot - Feb. 26 -
Americans' trust in media at lowest point in 5 decades: Survey
Trust in mainstream media has reached its lowest point in over five decades, with only 31 percent of respondents trusting the media a great deal or a fair amount.The Hill - 6d -
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Illegal border crossings plunge to levels not seen in decades amid Trump crackdown
Over the past 25 years, the only time monthly apprehensions came close to the level recorded in February was in April 2017.CBS News - 5d -
Thousands evacuated as Japan's biggest fire in decades continues to burn
At least one person has died and more than 80 buildings have been damaged in the blaze.BBC News - 3d -
Trump turns toward Russia, breaking with decades of U.S. policy
The extraordinary pivot is upending decades of hawkish foreign policy, raising questions about the future of post-World War II global security project.NBC News - 2d -
Largest wildfire in decades rages in Japan as authorities warn it could spread
Blaze in Ofunato has spread through 2,100 hectares of land, damaged dozens of homes and forced more than 1,000 to flee. Authorities in Japan have warned that the country’s biggest wildfire in ...The Guardian - 2d -
The Chimamanda effect: Nigerians’ delight at first novel in a decade from their beloved daughter
‘Rock star’ author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Dream Count has been hotly anticipated by her fans. . When Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie asked participants at her annual writers’ workshop ...The Guardian - 2d -
Nvidia’s stock is doing things not seen in nearly a decade — and that’s good news
A Bernstein analyst looks at several valuation metrics that are near 10-year lows and deemed Nvidia’s stock “increasingly attractive.”MarketWatch - 2d -
NOAA hit with layoffs
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Hundreds let go from NOAA The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration began the process of firing hundreds of ...The Hill - 6d -
Tubi Is Not the Next Netflix. It’s Something Better
The ad-supported service is home to the biggest content library of any streamer. So why is Tubi still considered a social punching bag?Wired - Feb. 20 -
Which N.H.L. Star Will Be Traded Next?
One month after shocking the hockey world by trading for Mikko Rantanen, the Hurricanes could consider dealing him again.The New York Times - Feb. 25 -
What's next for US and Ukraine relations?
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy traveled to England to meet with British Prime Minister Starmer at Downing Street on Saturday.ABC News - 4d -
England find a way to win to stay in title mix
England's grinding win over Scotland opens up a route to a potentially glittering prize.BBC News - Feb. 22 -
Sources: Rams allowing G Jackson to find trade
The Rams have given guard Jonah Jackson permission to seek a trade, sources told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler on Wednesday.ESPN - Feb. 26 -
Finding a way to restore trust in Britain’s water industry
The system is a natural monopoly but has become a regulatory mazeFinancial Times - Feb. 27 -
Reporter's Notebook: Finding wonder all around us
In troubled times, the desire to reach for signs of order is natural. And sometimes, nature helps out with the task. John Dickerson offers a glimpse.CBS News - Feb. 26 -
Sharon Van Etten Finds Her Way Home
For her seventh album, the indie singer-songwriter comes to New Jersey to play on her old turf and process the past.The New York Times - Feb. 27 -
Will the police really try to find your stolen iPhone?
Even with the resources to chase after all our stolen handsets, let’s not kid ourselves it would solve the problemFinancial Times - 6d -
In Zoe Saldaña, a Choreographer Finds His Dream Dancer
The Academy Award-nominated actress discovers her inner dancer in “Emilia Pérez” with the help of the choreographer Damien Jalet.The New York Times - 6d -
Report Finds U.S. Judiciary Is Rife With Workplace Abuse
For many highly trained professionals, the judiciary might be the most dangerous U.S. workplace, according to a report on what happens behind blind Lady Justice’s back.Inc. - 5d -
Jets won't find a trade partner for Davante Adams
From the moment receiver Davante Adams signed his current contract three years ago, it was always obvious that, come 2025, something had to give.Yahoo Sports - 3d
