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It’s America That Suffers When We Cut Foreign Aid
U.S.A.I.D. keeps children alive and us safe.The New York Times - 24m -
Behind R.F.K. Jr.’s Vow to ‘Follow the Science’ on Vaccines
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. cited a disputed study from a close network of fellow vaccine skeptics during his confirmation hearings. His critics say it is part of a pattern that raises concerns about ...The New York Times - 2h -
When Will China’s Leader Talk to Trump?
Xi Jinping seems to be in no rush to engage with President Trump, who has sent mixed signals about when a call might happen (or whether it already has).The New York Times - 14h -
Her Discovery Wasn’t Alien Life, but Science Has Never Been the Same
The internet erupted in controversy over Felisa Wolfe-Simon and colleagues’ claim of a microbe thriving on arsenic. Nearly 15 years later, she’s pursuing new research on the boundaries of life.The New York Times - 1d -
What Comes After OnlyFans?
Fandom revolutionized sex work and remapped the parameters of connection across social media. The question now is, how real are you willing to get?Wired - 1d -
‘Ultrahigh Energy’ Neutrino Found With a Telescope Under the Sea
It’s the most energetic particle of its kind ever discovered, and scientists have no idea where it came from.The New York Times - 6h -
When science itself comes under attack, we all suffer
Anyone who rejects the benefits of science and the scientific method should toss away their smartphone, stop using the internet and social media, never travel on an airplane, and ignore medical ...The Hill - 6h -
England lose to India again to suffer 3-0 clean sweep
England's miserable tour of India ends with another heavy defeat as they suffer a 3-0 one-day international series loss.BBC News - 7h -
Sources: Havertz suffers injury scare in training
Arsenal are assessing Kai Havertz after the forward suffered an injury scare during their winter training break in Dubai, sources have told ESPN.ESPN - 10h -
Our early 2025 Power Rankings: We stacked all 32 teams, seven months out
With the 2024 NFL season officially over, how do all 32 teams stack up for 2025?ESPN - 12h -
When and where to see February's Snow Moon
Get ready for the Snow Moon, February's full moon, which is set to peak on Wednesday morning.CBS News - 1d -
Murkowski: 'We are a nation of laws'
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) said Tuesday the United States is a “nation of laws” and President Trump and his administration need to comply with federal court orders halting his executive ...The Hill - 1d -
Super Bowl halftime protester wanted to 'highlight the human suffering' of Palestinians
The performer in Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show who was detained after showing a Sudanese-Palestinian flag said he wanted to “highlight the human suffering” of Palestinians during the ...The Hill - 1d -
Why is Trump using tariffs and when will they take effect?
Tariffs are a central part of Trump's political vision, but economists warn they could put prices up.BBC News - 1d -
The richest man on the planet attacks the poorest
USAID, a crucial humanitarian agency created by President John F. Kennedy in 1961, was unexpectedly closed by Donald Trump, sparking concerns over the impact on global aid and U.S. national ...The Hill - 1d -
‘It’s how we make sense of the world’: why are we all obsessed with gossip?
In her new book, Normal Gossip podcaster Kelsey McKinney explores our unending interest in talking about other people behind their backs. “We gossip and tell stories because that is how we make ...The Guardian - 1d -
At work, a quiet AI revolution is under way
Lawyers, bankers and many other professionals are now using chatbots to communicate, some without company oversightFinancial Times - 1d -
Why the Gaza ceasefire is under growing strain
The BBC's diplomatic correspondent looks at what is behind Hamas announcing a delay to new hostage releases.BBC News - 1d -
Two winter storms put 29 million people under alerts with freezing conditions to come
Two winter storms will bring snow, freezing rain and arctic cold in a one-two punch to parts of the United States this week.NBC News - 1d -
3 Factors to Consider When Handling Difficult Conversations
If you want to be understood, you have to tailor your messaging to your audience.Inc. - 2d -
What do Super Bowl results tell us about Eagles and Chiefs when it comes to 2025 fantasy football drafts?
Matt Harmon breaks down the Eagles' dominant win over the Chiefs in the Super Bowl, and what it could mean for 2025 fantasy drafts.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Hegseth: ‘We welcome DOGE at DOD’
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said he welcomes Elon Musk’s “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE) at the Department of Defense as both look to cut spending. Hegseth joined former Fox News ...The Hill - 2d -
When It Rains, It Pours
The dangers of living in an unrecognizable republic.The New York Times - 2d -
If we want to stop Trump, we have to start now
We need an American equivalent of the Arab Spring, an overwhelming and sustained demand for fundamental rights, good government, a healthy democracy and the rule of law.The Hill - 2d -
Why we all need sisu – the Finnish concept of action and creativity in hard times
This is something more profound than resilience. It is the part of us that comes alive when we feel we have nothing left. In 2023, I was in the top 0.05% of Spotify listeners of Manic Street ...The Guardian - 2d -
More WW2 bombs found under children's playpark
"It's quite something to think the children have been playing on bombs," a Wooler councillor says.BBC News - 2d -
When and where will Super Bowl LX be played in 2026?
Here's everything we know about Super Bowl LX in 2026, including where and when it will take place and what channel it will be on.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
From Jordan to Ali to New Orleans Itself, the Superdome Defines Legacies
Global superstars, the pope and presidents have all visited. But nothing will match the night the Saints made the city feel whole again after Hurricane Katrina.The New York Times - 2d -
A Sweeping Ban on D.E.I. Language Roils the Sciences
President Trump’s executive order is altering scientific exploration across a broad swath of fields, even beyond government agencies, researchers say.The New York Times - 3d -
Jordan defends DOGE, Musk influence under Trump
Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), a close ally of President Trump’s, defended tech billionaire Elon Musk’s efforts to reshape the government through the inaugural Department of Government Efficiency ...The Hill - 3d -
When my daughter’s pregnancy was on the line, it felt like history was repeating itself…
Joanna Moorhead recalls her daughter’s difficult birth as she watches her go through the same thing 32 years later. It was a routine antenatal appointment with many weeks still to go until the ...The Guardian - 3d -
Can we break the anxiety habit?
Writer and therapist Owen O’Kane believes we have become addicted to feeling anxious. Here, he explains how he learned to manage his fears. Key work events make me anxious. They give me chest pain, ...The Guardian - 3d -
'Nothing serious': AD not worried after suffering injury in Mavericks debut
Anthony Davis exited the game with a lower-body injury after exploding for 26 points, 16 rebounds, seven assists and three blocks in 31 minutes.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Google Maps changed the way we get around. It all began in a spare bedroom in Sydney
This weekend the mapping platform turns 20 – and Stephen Ma is writing himself and his friends back into its origin story. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our ...The Guardian - 4d -
When will flu season end?
Flu activity remains "very high" in most states, the Centers for Disease Control said this week, as illnesses, emergency room visits and hospitalizations all continue to trend upward.The Hill - 4d -
Ian McEwan's next novel, 'What We Can Know,' is science fiction 'without the science'
The next novel by Ian McEwan will be a post-apocalyptic story, set in part in the 22nd century and centered on a scholar’s immersion into a poem written during happier timesABC News - 5d -
We go back to where it all began - Brexitcast
Adam, Laura, Chris and Faisal bring back Brexitcast for a night in the BBC Radio Theatre.BBC News - 5d -
How Emotionally Intelligent People Turn Failure Into Progress and Despair Into Happiness, Backed by Science
The stories you tell yourself affect you mentally, emotionally, and even physically. Here’s how to tell yourself the right stories.Inc. - 5d -
How to cook the perfect boiled egg, according to science
Scientists say they’ve cracked the code for boiling the perfect eggABC News - 6d
