Why Do People Cry? Here’s What We Know.

We’re the only species that sheds emotional tears, but much about them remains an enigma.

Top stories - The New York Times - 21 hours ago

Why do we cry? An expert explains the science behind it.

Why do we cry? There's actually some good reasons for it — and an explanation for why shedding some tears can make us feel better.

Is The Nintendo Switch 2 Backwards Compatible? Here's What We Know

The Switch 2 is coming. It might not be called that, but Nintendo is gearing up to announce a new console, and a key piece of information about the system was just revealed: It'll be ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 6

Why Is North Korea Deploying Troops to Help Russia? Here’s What to Know.

The move gives Kim Jong-un, the leader of North Korea, leverage to ask President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia for a lot in return.

World - The New York Times - October 24

Do you have to fill out your entire 2024 election ballot? Here's what to know

While some voters may fill out a bubble in each section, others may be unsure about certain races and wonder: is it necessary to vote on every item?

Politics - The Hill - November 3

How Long Is Black Ops 6's Campaign? Here's What We Know So Far

The next big Call of Duty game, Black Ops 6 , launches on October 25. Many might be wondering how long the campaign will take to complete. That remains to be seen, but one of the game's senior ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 21

Chinese automaker unveils plans for flying vehicle that could change the way we think about cars — here's what we know

World - Yahoo News - November 8

Why we cry when we're sad, happy or stressed

From sadness to joy, our emotions can bring on tears. Dr. Gail Saltz explains the science behind our tears and what causes us to cry.

Why do we have the Electoral College?

When people cast ballots in the 2024 presidential election, their votes translate into Electoral College representation. Many wonder why the system still exists, and if it should.

Why poppies are worn for Remembrance Day

The poppy has been synonymous with marking Remembrance since a few years after World War One.

Here’s what Keir Starmer gets wrong about reparations: we’ve made them before, but now we have to do it right | Kojo Koram

The call for justice is not going away. Rather than ignore it, Labour should be entering the conversation – and shaping it. You could be mistaken for thinking that reparations are some wacky idea ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

Ancelotti: Mbappé knows what to do in Clásico bow

Kylian Mbappé "knows what he has to do" in his first Clásico, Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Friday, backing the star forward to deliver in this weekend's top-of-the-table LaLiga clash.

Sports - ESPN - October 25

Giorgia Meloni Knows Exactly What She’s Doing

In a country where cabinets and positive approval ratings are infamously short-lived, Italy’s prime minister is becoming a rare paragon of stability.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 30

What We Know About the ‘Terrorist Attack’ in Turkey

After the assault on an aerospace complex in Ankara, Turkey struck sites of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party and its affiliates in Syria and Iraq.

World - The New York Times - October 25

What we know about Israel’s attack on Iran

Iran’s air defence said it had “successfully intercepted” the attacks, though “some areas sustained limited damage”.

What We Know About Israel’s Strikes On Iran

After military-on-military attacks, will Israel and Iran be able to contain their conflict? Maria Abi-Habib, an investigative correspondent for The New York Times, looks at an unprecedented new ...

World - The New York Times - October 27

Here's what to know about election security

The FBI says two fake videos online claim to be from the agency, but they are not. One is about election security, while the other is about Vice President Kamala Harris' husband, Doug Emhoff. U.S. ...

‘I know it’s awkward to give advice to wealthy people’: My wife, 50, has terminal cancer. Our estate is worth $18 million. How do we prepare?

“We have two children ages 19 and 21, with one starting law school and the younger planning on medical school.”

Business - MarketWatch - November 7

Why we probably won’t know who the next president is on election night

There are 17 states that accept mail ballots that arrive after Election Day. Some even accept ballots that arrive up to two weeks late.

Politics - The Hill - November 4

These two crypto funds will likely do better if Trump wins. Here’s why.

Grayscale Investments’ Digital Large Cap Fund and Bitwise Asset Management’s Bitwise 10 Crypto Index Fund could provide attractive opportunities to bet on Donald Trump’s victory in next month’s ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 18

Liz Cheney: Trump 'knows what he's doing' with violent rhetoric

Former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) said former President Trump “knows what he’s doing” with violent rhetoric about her on the campaign trail. “He knows what he’s doing. He knows it’s a threat to ...

Politics - The Hill - November 4

Early prison release: 'I'm lost and don't know what to do'

One man tells BBC London not enough is being done to keep prisoners released early off the streets.

Why do people queue up outside luxury stores?

For brands, controlling footfall improves security, creates an air of exclusivity and weeds out casual shoppers

World - Financial Times - October 29

The hours leading to Liam Payne's death in Argentina: What we know

Former One Direction singer Liam Payne died Wednesday after falling from a hotel balcony in Argentina. Here's what we know about his death so far.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 17

What We Know About the Possible Death of Yahya Sinwar

World - Yahoo News - October 17

What we know so far about Liam Payne's death

World - Yahoo News - October 18

What we know about the operation that killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar

New details are coming out about the Israeli operation that killed Yahya Sinwar, Hamas' top commander in Gaza. CBS News reporter Haley Ott has the latest.

What we know so far about Liam Payne's death

Authorities in Argentina have released some details about the events surrounding the singer's death.

Robert Roberson Execution on Hold in Texas Shaken Baby Case: What We Know

With his execution on hold, Robert Roberson is set to testify at a Texas House hearing about his conviction, which was based in part on a questionable diagnosis of shaken baby syndrome.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 18

What We Know About the Georgia Gangway Collapse on Sapelo Island

Disaster struck at the end of an annual cultural celebration on Sapelo Island. Twenty people went into the water, including seven people over the age of 70 who died.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 21

What we know about the alleged leak of Israel's plans to attack Iran

The Pentagon is investigating a possible leak of classified U.S. intelligence about Israel's plans to attack Iran. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more on the ...

What we know about North Korea sending troops to Russia

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin confirmed there is evidence of North Korean troops in Russia. Austin stipulated it's not yet clear what they are doing there. In June, Russian President ...

What we know about the US McDonald's E. coli outbreak

Health officials are hunting for the source of 49 cases of e-coli poisoning, which includes one death.

What we know about Turkey's strikes in Iraq, Syria

Turkey launched strikes in Iraq and Syria as a response to an apparent terrorist attack in Ankara being linked to Kurdish fighters affiliated with the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK). CBS News' ...

What we know about Israel's retaliatory attack against Iran

Israel launched its long-anticipated retaliatory attack on Iran on Friday night. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio and Charlie D'Agata have the latest.

IDF strikes military sites in Iran: what we know so far

Israeli forces say military targets hit in Iran in response to ‘continuous’ attacks on Israel, as UK and US warn against escalation. Middle East crisis - live updates Continue reading...

World - The Guardian - October 26

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