What Lit the Lamps That Let Humanity Measure the Universe
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Let’s Call Our Present Moment on Earth What It Is: Obscene
I wish I could take a walk and not see the ugly carelessness.The New York Times - Top stories -
'What have I let myself in for?' Mum-to-be Rutter's Olympic bid
British shooter Amber Rutter tells BBC Sport why she wants to chase Olympic gold three months after she is due to give birth.BBC News - Top stories -
Is University really worth it?
Comedian Geoff Norcott investigates Britain’s higher education sector.BBC News - Top stories -
Day 2 women's takeaways: From Paige to JuJu, stars lit up
Day 2 of the NCAA women's tournament was dominated by top seeds.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Universal Music To Distribute HYBE Music
Universal Music and HYBE also will work together on artist promotion and marketing in North America under the direction of Scooter Braun, the former manager of music stars such as Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Universal Music To Distribute HYBE Music
Universal Music and HYBE also will work together on artist promotion and marketing in North America under the direction of Scooter Braun, the former manager of music stars such as Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
The Mayor of London Enters the Bullshit Cinematic Universe
It all started with an asthma attack. Now Sadiq Khan finds himself at the center of a global conspiracy.Wired - Tech -
‘Malicious Activity’ Hits the University of Cambridge’s Medical School
Multiple university departments linked to the Clinical School Computing Service have been inaccessible for a month. The university has not revealed the nature of the “malicious activity.”Wired - Tech -
Spotify to Add New Features for Universal Music Artists
As part of an expanded partnership, Spotify Technology will introduce new features that will help Universal Music Group artists promote new releases and better engage with their fans.The Wall Street Journal - World -
John Calipari vows to make changes after Kentucky's latest early NCAA tournament exit
In his first comments since the night of his NCAA tournament loss to Oakland, Calipari did not speak like someone whose job was in danger.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Piccioli Exits Valentino and Raises Questions About Humanity in Fashion
Designer change at Valentino and Dries Van Noten raises the question.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
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Baltimore's Key Bridge collapse: What engineer and infrastructure experts are saying
Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge partially collapsed early Tuesday morning after a massive cargo ship collided with one of the bridge's support columns.ABC News - Top stories -
How March Madness Upsets Can Bring Attention and Money to Universities
As administrators at universities like St. Peter’s, Fairleigh Dickinson and Florida Gulf Coast can attest, upset victories bring attention, alumni donations and a lot of work.The New York Times - Business -
Abel Prize for 2024 Won by Michel Talagrand for Studies of Universe’s Randomness
Michel Talagrand of France has credited a brush with blindness for leading to the work that resulted in his recognition by the math equivalent of the Nobel Prize.The New York Times - Science -
DC Universe Online will be available on PlayStation 5 as a native client
Dimensional Ink Games announced that DC Universe Online (DCUO) will now be available as a native client for PlayStation 5.VentureBeat - Tech -
Rowers in England's university Boat Race warned over E.coli levels in the Thames
Jumping into London’s River Thames has been the customary celebration for members of the winning crew in the annual Boat Race between storied English universities Oxford and CambridgeABC News - Health -
Abbott signs executive order to combat antisemitism at Texas universities
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) signed an executive order Wednesday to combat antisemitism at universities in the state amid a surge in the problem across the nation and the world. The order requires colleges to add a definition of antisemitism to ...The Hill - Politics -
The Feds Want More Oversight of Scientific Research. Universities Are Fighting Back.
Research institutions are pushing back against proposed changes to misconduct and plagiarism investigations.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Firearms Expert Reacts To Hell Let Loose’s Guns PART 3
Jonathan Ferguson, a weapons expert and Keeper of Firearms & Artillery at the Royal Armouries, once again breaks down the WW2-era British weaponry of Hell Let Loose, including the Lewis Gun, the Boys AT rifle, and the Bren.GameSpot - Tech -
Cowboys seem to be willing to let Dak Prescott hit the market in 2025
By opting for a modest kicking of the salary-cap can in 2024, the Cowboys embark on the last year of quarterback Dak Prescott's contract at a cap number of $55.455 million.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
Wisconsin Supreme Court lets ruling stand that declared Amazon drivers to be employees
The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Tuesday let stand a lower court ruling that declared some delivery drivers for Amazon were employees as the state arguedABC News - Tech -
Kraft: Let down by Pats doc; vows survey fixes
Patriots owner Robert Kraft vows to improve the team's standing in the NFLPA survey that ranked his team 29th out of 32.ESPN - Sports -
The 7 best drones for 2024 let you shoot gorgeous video with ease
Discover popular drones that professionals, videographers, hobbyists and families will love.CBS News - Top stories -
Putin says additional security measures imposed across Russia, suggests Ukraine linked to attack that killed 115 people
Putin says additional security measures imposed across Russia, suggests Ukraine linked to attack that killed 115 peopleABC News - World - Ukraine -
California voters pass measure pushed by governor to tackle homelessness crisis in razor-thin win
California voters have approved a measure that Gov. Gavin Newson says he needs to tackle the state’s homelessness crisisABC News - Health - California -
Calif. voters approve Prop. 1, ballot measure aimed at tackling homeless crisis
California voters have approved a measure that Gov. Gavin Newson says he needs to tackle the state's homelessness crisis.CBS News - Politics -
Finance chiefs are grappling with the complex math of balancing investments in generative AI with potential profits that are hard to gauge by traditional measures.
Finance chiefs are grappling with the complex math of balancing investments in generative AI with potential profits that are hard to gauge by traditional measures.The Wall Street Journal - World -
California voters pass measure requiring counties to spend on housing, drug treatment programs to tackle homelessness
California voters pass measure requiring counties to spend on housing, drug treatment programs to tackle homelessnessABC News - Health - California -
Global warming has slightly slowed Earth's rotation — and it could affect how we measure time
Ice loss due to climate change has slightly slowed the Earth’s spin, a new study shows — and it could affect how we measure time.NBC News - Top stories -
Youngkin vetoes Virginia assault weapons ban, signs 2 gun control measures
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) vetoed an assault weapons ban that passed the state Legislature last month, alongside multiple other gun control bills, in a 30-bill veto session on Tuesday. “I swore an oath to defend the Constitution of the ...The Hill - Politics -
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Harvard removes human skin binding from book
The book, from the mid-1880s, was reportedly bound with the skin from the body of a female patient.BBC News - Top stories -
Apex Legends Shadow Society Event - How To Get The Universal Apex Artifact, Cobalt Deathbox, And All Cosmetics
Apex Legends Shadow Society EventThe event features 36 new cosmetics for Legends and weapons, along with a new melee weapon and deathbox decoration.Apex Legends' new Shadow Society Event is now live, granting players access to a new set of premium ...GameSpot - Tech -
Rowers in England's university Boat Race given health warning over E.coli levels in the Thames
Jumping into London’s River Thames has been the customary celebration for members of the winning crew in the annual Boat Race between storied English universities Oxford and CambridgeABC News - Sports -
Fund managers who let politics direct their portfolios shouldn’t get your money
Politically diverse fund-management teams perform better.MarketWatch - Business -
Let’s talk about money and death: Why aging parents and their adult children should have ‘the talk’
It’s a conversation loaded with potential tension about independence, money, responsibility, and mortalityMarketWatch - Business -
Gwyneth Paltrow is letting her hair down - but she has a lot to learn | Zoe Williams
Those of us who already cared not a jot what we wore, ate or watched all day welcome the Goop star to our ranks. But a takeaway and reality TV once a week won’t cut it. New wisdom has just dropped from Gwyneth Paltrow. Now that she has turned 50, ...The Guardian - World -
Cyberpunk 2077 Free Trial Begins This Week, Lets You Play For Five Hours
CD Projekt Red has announced a free trial for Cyberpunk 2077, and it's going live soon. The free trial for the RPG will be available March 28-31 across PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.. During the free period, users can play for a total of five ...GameSpot - Tech -
The Conga Room welcomed Latin luminaries for 25 years. Why club founders say it's time to let it rest
The Conga Room fans flocked to see Latin icons, from Celia Cruz to Bad Bunny. The club's founders reflect on the end of a 25-year run.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment