Latest in Why U.S. Women Skiers Are So Much Better Than the Men
Sort by
950 items
-
Want a Top Quarterback Recruit? They Cost Colleges More Than $1 Million.
Elite student-athletes are cashing in and quarterbacks aren’t the only coveted players capable of earning nine figures.The New York Times - 5d -
Teladoc shares tumble on wider-than-expected loss, disappointing revenue guidance
Teladoc shares fell after the company reported fourth-quarter results that showed slowing revenue growth and weak guidance.CNBC - 5d -
'More a procession than a race' - when could Liverpool seal title?
With Liverpool taking a 13-point lead at the top of the Premier League table, BBC Sport looks at when they could wrap up the title.BBC News - 5d -
Argentina’s chainsaw reformer is more orthodox than he looks
The risk is that President Javier Milei declares victory in his economic programme too earlyFinancial Times - 5d -
BP’s chief aims to more than double market value to $200bn
Murray Auchincloss predicts ‘tremendous’ demand for oil and gas beyond 2050Financial Times - 5d -
More than 100,000 African seeds put in Svalbard vault for safekeeping
Seeds of 177 species from across Africa to be stored in Norway to preserve crop diversity in case of disaster. More than 100,000 seeds from across Africa have been deposited in the Svalbard Global ...The Guardian - 5d -
England need more variety than just 90mph bowlers - Vaughan
Michael Vaughan criticises England's persistence with selecting out-and-out fast bowlers following their 2025 Champions Trophy exit.BBC News - 5d -
More than 100 House Democrats demand answers on Energy Department firings
Rep. Sean Casten (D-Ill.) led more than 100 House Democrats in a letter denouncing the firing of Energy Department civil servants as illegal and blasting Energy Secretary Chris Wright for “stunning ...The Hill - 4d -
Number of Trans Troops Far Lower Than Estimated, Pentagon Figures Show
The Defense Department said 4,240 service members, or about 0.2 percent of those in uniform, have a diagnosis of gender dysphoria. Previous estimates had put the number at triple that figure.The New York Times - 4d -
UK house prices rise more than expected in February
Average cost of £270,493 is 3.9% higher year on year as buyers try to get ahead of stamp duty changes in AprilFinancial Times - 4d -
German inflation stays unchanged at hotter-than-expected 2.8% in February
The February print compares to a 2.7% estimate from economists surveyed by Reuters.CNBC - 4d -
Ukraine wants more than a pause in fighting with Russia if peace deal is reached
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in the U.S. as Ukraine and other European nations seek assurances that there will be more than a pause in fighting if talks with Russia about an end to the war ...CBS News - 3d -
More than 160 measles cases reported in 10 states
Texas now has 146 reported cases of measles statewide. Officials in San Antonio warn hundreds, if not thousands of people may have been exposed to a single infected patient. Doctors say the best ...NBC News - 3d -
PKK declares ceasefire with Turkey after more than 40 years of conflict
Kurdish militant group responds to call from its jailed leader, Abdullah Öcalan, to lay down arms. A Kurdish militia has declared a ceasefire in its 40-year insurgency against Turkey after its ...The Guardian - 2d -
Goalkeepers to be punished with corner for holding ball more than eight seconds
Ifab announces law change for next season ‘It could be one of those very effective deterrents’ Goalkeepers who waste time by holding on to the ball are to be penalised with the award of a ...The Guardian - 2d -
US hints that tariffs on Mexico and Canada could be lower than 25%
Commerce secretary Howard Lutnick says levies will take effect on Tuesday but Trump is still deciding ratesFinancial Times - 1d -
Japan Fights Its Largest Wildfire in More Than 30 Years
The fire, in a forested area of the coastal city of Ofunato, killed at least one person and prompted evacuation orders for thousands of residents.The New York Times - 1d -
Cost of HS2 ‘bat tunnel’ 20% higher than previously thought
Final price expected to be £119mn, with work completed next yearFinancial Times - 1d -
Trevor Zegras Suspension May Have Been Costlier Than Anticipated
Trevor Zegras has now officially served his three-game suspension for a late and high hit to Detroit Red Wings forward Michael Rasmussen in the second period of the Ducks’ 5-4 OT loss on Feb. 23.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
More than half of adults worldwide will be overweight or obese by 2050 – report
Analysis forecasts a third of young people will also be overweight or obese, in ‘unparalleled’ threat to health. More than half of adults and a third of children and young people worldwide will be ...The Guardian - 14h -
More than 50% of adults worldwide predicted to be obese or overweight by 2050
Levels look set to accelerate rapidly, particularly in lower-income countries.BBC News - 12h -
Students must learn to be more than mindless ‘machine-minders’
Generative AI is a tempting short-cut that can prevent those at university from gaining foundational skillsFinancial Times - 9h -
Breaking down the state of education in the U.S.
Two major reports released in the past month show the nation's fourth and eighth graders overall have declined in math and reading since 2019. But, surprisingly adults aren't doing much better. Nat ...CBS News - 6d -
U.S. and Ukraine close in on minerals deal
The United States and Ukraine have agreed to the framework of a deal for access to Ukraine's rare earth minerals. President Trump had pressured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for access to ...CBS News - 5d -
The turning tide of U.S. support for Ukraine
As the war in Ukraine approached its third anniversary last month, the tide began to turn — not on the battlefield, but in the White House.CBS News - 19h -
Meghan Markle rebrands newest venture: So long, American Riviera Orchard. Hello, As Ever?
Meghan Markle unveils As Ever, the newest name for her lifestyle business, which she intends to launch in tandem with her upcoming Netflix series.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 18 -
So, You Want to Get Rid of the Penny. Do You Have a Plan for the Nickel?
President Trump’s plan to eliminate the penny could save the government money, but there’s no guarantee.The New York Times - Feb. 19 -
Natural-gas ETFs have quietly outshined the broader market so far in 2025. Is it time to jump in?
Energy ETFs have quietly outperformed the U.S. stock market in 2025, driven by the strength of natural gas.MarketWatch - Feb. 21 -
Bakeries can't beat egg prices, so your cake may cost more
Flour Bakery in Boston can’t make much with just its namesake ingredient; eggs are in just about everything from pies and cakes to brioche bread.NBC News - Feb. 21 -
A Psychologist Explains How to Shut Your Brain Up So You Can Finally Get to Sleep
Too much going on at work to fall asleep? Research shows a simple technique called ‘cognitive shuffling’ can help quiet your brain.Inc. - Feb. 21 -
Walmart’s Latest Employee Video Looked Familiar. So I Went Back to the Archives
If you see a big company doing the same thing over and over again, maybe it’s time to consider copying it in your business.Inc. - Feb. 21 -
Coinbase claims victory over ‘rogue’ SEC. So what’s next for crypto regulation?
The company says the U.S. government has more to do to foster crypto innovation, and an analyst notes there are still lingering regulatory matters for Coinbase at the state level.MarketWatch - Feb. 21 -
President Trump is losing the stock market war to the rest of the world so far. Here's where investors are taking advantage
Emerging market stocks, China and European stocks are beating U.S. indexes since the inauguration of Donald Trump.CNBC - Feb. 21 -
Dow drops 700 points for worst day of 2025 so far on new fears about economic growth
Stocks sold off on Friday as new U.S. data sparked concern among investors over a slowing economy and sticky inflation, leading them in search of safer assets.NBC News - Feb. 21 -
'Greyhound racing cost my pet its leg - this so-called sport should be banned'
The Welsh government says it will ban greyhound racing in what would be a first for the UK.BBC News - Feb. 23 -
From sneakers to luxury handbags, hotels are providing more so you can pack less
Some hotels are making packing easier by providing shoes and clothing as well as baby and pet items, so travelers aren't burdened with bringing their own.CNBC - Feb. 25 -
-
We know so little about taking weight-loss drugs without prescription – is it really worth it? | Devi Sridhar
Studies show that they’re effective for overweight people, but if you’re healthy, there are less risky ways to lose weight. When I’ve been in the gym over the past few months, one of the things ...The Guardian - Feb. 25 -
These stock-market sectors are dominating the S&P 500 so far this year as investors play defense
It may be time for investors to shore up portfolios with defensive stocks — but their appeal goes beyond just providing protection.MarketWatch - 6d
