Why Hiring Bill Belichick Was a Risk U.N.C. Couldn’t Afford Not to Take

University of Michigan ends diversity statements in hiring amid DEI cuts

Move comes as board of regents is expected to weigh other rollbacks to the university’s DEI initiatives. The University of Michigan will no longer ask for diversity statements from faculty when ...

The Guardian - Dec. 5

Mark Cuban: This will 'be the No. 1 housing affordability issue' in the U.S.—Florida especially will have 'huge problems'

Rising home insurance costs will be a huge problem for homeowners and prospective homebuyers alike, predicts billionaire Mark Cuban. Experts agree.

CNBC - Dec. 5

French bond risk premium dips and stocks rise after government falls

French assets were taking the government’s fall in their stride early Thursday, though the extra cost Paris must pay to borrow remained close to 12-year peaks.

MarketWatch - Dec. 5

How climate risks are driving up insurance premiums around the US – visualized

‘Tight correlation’ between premium rises and counties deemed most at risk from climate crisis, experts say. Concern over the climate crisis may evaporate in the White House from January, but its ...

The Guardian - Dec. 5

Ear Piercings Have Become ‘an Affordable Luxury’

As one expert said, multiple piercings and jewelry styles are “a way to switch up your aesthetic.”

The New York Times - Dec. 5

Can’t Afford a Diamond Clip? How About a Vase or a Candle?

Jewelers find that home décor pieces can attract new customers to their brands.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

Walmart recalls cucumber slices sold in Texas stores over salmonella risk

Walmart is recalling cucumber slices sold in 34 Texas stores over concerns that they may be contaminated with salmonella.

NBC News - Dec. 5

Could Dark Chocolate Reduce Your Risk of Diabetes?

A new study suggests that it might. We asked experts if that’s too good to be true.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

New data on CTE risk for hockey players

A new study is offering more data on the increased risk of CTE among hockey players. Dr. James Noble, a neurology professor at Columbia University, joins CBS News with more.

CBS News - Dec. 4

Powell ‘not concerned’ over risks Trump will stifle Fed independence

US central bank chief says his institution has ‘broad support’ on Capitol Hill

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Moment of big opportunity and high risk for Marine Le Pen

Backing the collapse of Michel Barnier's French government is a high-stakes gamble for the far right leader.

BBC News - Dec. 4

Sun hire coach Meziane of Belgian national team

Rachid Meziane, who has long coached professionally in France and led the Belgian women's national team, is the new coach of the WNBA's Connecticut Sun.

ESPN - Dec. 4

Josh Allen's creativity and Jameis Winston's risk-taking produce statistical firsts in the NFL

Josh Allen and Jameis Winston delivered signature performances in prime time

ABC News - Dec. 4

BNPL Fuels Black Friday Weekend Buying, and Risks of Spiking Debt

Buy Now Pay Later companies processed over $9 billion worth of purchases on Cyber Monday alone, as consumers increasingly used deferred payment options on their credit cards.

Inc. - Dec. 4

Ball State hires Butler's Uremovich as coach

Ball State has hired Butler head coach Mike Uremovich as the school's new football coach, the school announced.

ESPN - Dec. 4

Connecticut Sun hire Rachid Meziane as new head coach

The Sun finished 28-12 and second in the Eastern Conference last season.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4

Why the Chicago Bears Should Hire Bill Belichick as Their Next Coach

Yes, Belichick comes with a ton of question marks. But he’s also the greatest N.F.L. coach of all time, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Job Openings Rebound, Though Hiring Slows

The number of job openings rose last month from a recent low, but the labor market still presents a mixed picture as vacancies were filled at a slower pace.

Inc. - Dec. 4

A New Benchmark for the Risks of AI

MLCommons provides benchmarks that test the abilities of AI systems. It wants to measure the bad side of AI next.

Wired - Dec. 4

Exposure to air pollution increases infertility risk, US study finds

Research shows common air pollutants can be detrimental to egg, sperm and embryo development. Maternal and paternal exposure to common air pollutants may increase the risk of infertility because it ...

The Guardian - Dec. 4

Why has this happened now?

Yoon Suk Yeol's move was spurred not by external threats but by his own desperate political troubles.

BBC News - Dec. 4

Georgians risk serious injury and jail in fresh pro-EU protests

More than 300 people have been arrested and police are accused of using unnecessary force on the streets.

BBC News - Dec. 4

Commanders hire Campbell's CEO Mark Clouse as team's new president

Clouse is the CEO of The Campbell's Company

CBS Sports - Dec. 4

Marc Guéhi risks FA punishment after another message on rainbow armband

Palace captain wrote ‘Jesus loves you’ on his armband He had already been warned about message on Saturday Marc Guéhi is likely to face punishment from the Football Association after the Crystal ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

Blue Ridge Beef recalls Puppy Mix over salmonella risk

Federal regulators say puppy food sold by Blue Ridge Beef in seven states tested positive for salmonella.

CBS News - Dec. 3

Commanders hire Campbell's CEO Mark Clouse as their new team president

The Washington Commanders have hired Mark Clouse as their new team president

ABC News - Dec. 3

OpenAI hires first marketing chief from Coinbase

OpenAI said on Tuesday that it's hired Kate Rouch from Coinbase as its first chief marketing officer.

CNBC - Dec. 3

Wall Street’s AI-powered rally risks ‘correction’, Vanguard warns

Asset manager’s chief economist Joe Davis says investors are overplaying the near-term potential of the technology

Financial Times - Dec. 3

Bill Belichick weighs in on Justin Tucker's struggles, explains why he would stick with Ravens All-Pro kicker

Belichick thinks Tucker is not being consistent enough with his mechanics

CBS Sports - Dec. 3

Belichick has harsh criticism for Patriots after 3-10 start to season

Bill Belichick didn't hold back when asked for his assessment of the struggling Patriots.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3

Barnier ‘method’ at risk in raucous French parliament

Premier’s diplomatic skills run out of rope with far-right opposition

Financial Times - Dec. 3

Kenyan banks risk collapse over proposed law

Yahoo News - Dec. 3

Trump's Threat Over an Imaginary Currency Risks Backfiring on the U.S. Dollar

After his 100% tariffs warning to Brics nations, some economists say the president-elect risks accelerating the pursuit of alternatives to the greenback.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 3

These are the most in-demand tech jobs hiring right now

According to LinkedIn’s latest report, software engineer, full stack engineer and application developer are in the top 10 roles.

VentureBeat - Dec. 3

‘They felt they couldn’t market us to white people’: 90s hip-hop iconoclasts Digable Planets return

As they mark the 30th anniversary of album Blowout Comb, the Grammy-winning trio revisit their egalitarian ethos, anti-fascist lyrics and Pink Floyd influences. It’s 1 March 1994, and at New York’s ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3