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After Dragon Age: The Veilguard Comes Up Short, BioWare Undergoes Changes
In the wake of EA's announcement that Dragon Age: The Veilguard failed to meet the company's expectations , BioWare has announced that it is "changing how we build games" in an effort to hold the ...GameSpot - 1d -
Build a global genetic database — ‘stolen’ children deserve it
The science now exists to help parents and NGOs track down kids coercively adopted in wartimeFinancial Times - 1d -
When it comes to the vulnerabilities of age, patients deserve sympathetic oversight, not turning a blind eye | Ranjana Srivastava
For every vigorous elderly person, there are many others whose decline could be addressed with a pragmatic approach. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A colleague ...The Guardian - 1d -
A look at terminal patients turning to medical aid in dying
At 83 years old, Barbara Goodfriend was diagnosed with ALS and told she might not live through the fall. So she decided to turn to medical aid in dying, or MAID, which is now legal in 10 states and ...CBS News - 1d -
Trudeau Government Left Canada Vulnerable to Foreign Interference
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau should have acted quicker to protect Canadian elections from outside meddling, a government commission said, shaking trust in democratic institutions.The New York Times - 2d -
Trump IG firings leave in doubt future of oversight
President Trump’s mass firing of 17 inspectors general late Friday flouted the law and sparked widespread condemnation from those who see it as an effort to block oversight of his administration. ...The Hill - 2d -
Eagles' Cam Jurgens turns in 'gritty' performance, playing through back injury when team needed him
The Eagles center had to play through a back injury in the second halfCBS Sports - 3d -
‘Googly Eye Bandit’ in Oregon Comes Forward
Jeff Keith, who runs a nonprofit, claimed he was behind some of the googly eyes that mysteriously appeared on public art in Bend, Ore.The New York Times - 4d -
4 Mistakes CEOs Are Making When It Comes to Productivity
These common productivity problems are on the rise in 2025. Here’s how to keep things moving.Inc. - 5d -
Blind date: ‘We asked a fellow diner to take our photo. It turned out she was a fan of the column!’
Sadiye, 55, a retired lawyer, meets Iwan, 62, a radiologist. What were you hoping for? Good company and good food. Continue reading...The Guardian - 5d -
What’s behind financiers’ ‘blind spot’ on coal
Institutions have been unwilling to commit to firm policies on metallurgical coalFinancial Times - 6d -
Which industries are most vulnerable to Trump's immigration crackdown?
Mass deportations of unauthorized immigrants in the U.S. could hurt a range of U.S. industries, experts warn.CBS News - Jan. 23 -
Trump Is Already Making America Weaker and More Vulnerable
Favoring TikTok over national security, releasing rioters, undermining global health efforts — these actions put all of us at risk.The New York Times - Jan. 22 -
Oversight Dems seek out role protecting whistleblowers, IGs
House Oversight and Accountability Committee ranking member Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) encouraged agencies to protect whistleblowers and uphold inspector general independence — noting past ...The Hill - Jan. 22 -
UK 'not part of the problem' when it comes to U.S. trade, Britain's finance minister says
The U.K. is "not part of the problem" when it comes to trade deficits that President Donald Trump wants to tackle, the country's finance minister told CNBC.CNBC - Jan. 22 -
Parkrun comes of age: six of its best international 5ks
The free running event turns 21 this year — and its continuing global expansion makes it an excellent way to see another side of a cityFinancial Times - Jan. 21 -
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Gabbard deserves to be confirmed ASAP
Gabbard is in lockstep with Trump and unafraid to take on the conventional wisdom of the entrenched elites or their insatiable desire to drain the Treasury — and American taxpayers — by continually ...The Hill - Jan. 18 -
Why are so many Americans checked out when it comes to local elections?
As a nation, we are nothing but a collection of smaller states and local governments. Without active participation, small, unrepresentative groups will dictate policies that shape our daily lives.The Hill - Jan. 18 -
Blind date: ‘Awkward moments? When she said I looked like her ex. And again when she said I looked like another ex’
Clemmie, 27, a television writer, meets Joe, 28, a civil servant. What were you hoping for? A Hollywood romance story to tell the grandkids. Also, that he wouldn’t judge me for ordering pizza ...The Guardian - Jan. 18 -
Blind college student chosen as color commentator for NBA G League team
At a basketball game for the Delaware Blue Coats of the NBA G League, alongside the radio play-by-play announcer, color commentator Allan Wylie calls them as he sees them -- even though he never ...CBS News - Jan. 17 -
Democrats push for inaugural oversight as Trump committee rakes in cash
Senate Democrats are pushing for more transparency from presidential inaugural committees, as a wave of cash from corporations and their billionaire leaders floods Washington, D.C., before ...NBC News - Jan. 17 -
Democrats push for inaugural oversight as Trump committee rakes in cash
Trump's second inaugural committee has reportedly raked in $170 million and is on track to end up with around $200 million.CNBC - Jan. 17 -
What Happens When You Turn Your Life Over to an AI Assistant?
The hosts of Uncanny Valley spent the week following the advice of AI chatbots when it came to shopping, fitness, and parenting. Here’s how it went.Wired - Jan. 16 -
Pete Hegseth Is the Secretary of Defense We Deserve
If you thought the former TV host would be asked important questions at the confirmation hearings this week, you must be living under the illusion that we live in a serious country.The New York Times - Jan. 15 -
Arellano: 'When am I gonna come back?' A lifelong Clippers fan finally sees them in person
Nelson Rodriguez, 37, has rooted for the Clippers his entire life, but before he went to their home game on Monday, he'd never seen his team in person.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 15 -
GPS Is Vulnerable to Attack. Magnetic Navigation Can Help
Signals from the global navigation satellite system can be jammed and spoofed, so a Google spinout is working on an alternative positioning and navigation system that uses the Earth’s magnetic field.Wired - Jan. 14 -
Some military officers worry Pete Hegseth could turn a blind eye to U.S. war crimes
Pete Hegseth, Trump’s pick for defense secretary, has defended U.S. troops accused or convicted of war crimes in Afghanistan and Iraq, saying they are held to unrealistic standards.NBC News - Jan. 13 -
Even Adults May Soon Be Vulnerable to ‘Childhood’ Diseases
Outbreaks among the unvaccinated are a predictable consequence of falling immunization rates. But even vaccinated adults may be vulnerable to some illnesses.The New York Times - Jan. 13 -
Australian Open: Jodie Burrage’s luck finally turns but Coco Gauff comes next
Briton beats French qualifier Leolia Jeanjean 6-2, 6-4 Gauff outclasses Kenin; Swiatek beats Siniakova After a year filled with freak injuries, lengthy layoffs and doubts that dug deep into her ...The Guardian - Jan. 13 -
‘It’s an enormous emergency’: the doctor saving Sudan’s most vulnerable
MSF medical teams provide vital care in the war-torn country where pregnant women, new mothers and newborns are dying needlessly at alarming rates. Donate to our charity appeal here . In Sudan ...The Guardian - Jan. 12 -
Note to No 10: one speed doesn’t fit all when it comes to online safety | John Naughton
Legislation to protect children in the digital realm is essential. But if it results in the loss of small cycling and cancer-care forums, something’s gone wrong. London Fixed Gear and Single-Speed ...The Guardian - Jan. 12 -
‘It’s the moment when genius comes into the universe’: the film recreating SNL’s chaotic first night
A new drama recalls the wild first broadcast of Saturday Night Live in 1975. Making it was as much of a high-wire act as the show itself, the film’s director Jason Reitman and stars reveal. There ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
Huge problems with axing fact-checkers, Meta oversight board says
The body's co-chair says moving to community notes could have a big impact on gender rights and minority groups.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
Warnings of vulnerability preceded Bourbon Street attack
More than five years before the Bourbon Street attack, a confidential report distributed to officials in New Orleans warned that a vehicular terrorist attack was "highly possible." The assessment, ...CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Dictatorships Will Be Vulnerable to Algorithms
It may seem like a perfect fit: dispassionate software that streamlines the agendas of dastardly regimes. But they’ll find that the tech cuts both ways.Wired - Jan. 3 -
As Marijuana Use Grows, Effect on Road Safety Remains a Blind Spot
Scientists want to create breathalyzers that show how recently a driver used marijuana. Researchers also are studying how cannabis impairs motor skills and reflexes for habitual and occasional users.The New York Times - Jan. 1
