Why Washington is getting nervous about a shutdown

Salad chain Sweetgreen is caving to conspiracy theories about seed oils. Why?

RFK Jr, Joe Rogan and other powerful voices have launched a crusade against the oils, saying they’re terrible for you. But nutrition experts disagree. It’s January, season of resolutions and ...

The Guardian - Jan. 21

Naomi Watts gets frank about menopause in new book that draws on her own experience

The actor, who launched a menopause-focused wellness brand in 2022, became a first-time author with 'Dare I Say It: Everything I Wish I'd Known About Menopause'

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 21

There's a way to beat a far-right takeover in the UK. So why has Starmer gone silent about it? | Polly Toynbee

With Trump back in the White House, democracy is in danger across the west. Electoral reform is the best way to protect it. Inauguration day in the US signalled the drum beat of the far right ...

The Guardian - Jan. 21

Why Your Business Strategy Might Be Dead Wrong (And What to Do About It)

When it comes to strategy, ‘better’ can be much worse.

Inc. - Jan. 20

Ichiro about to get Hall of Fame moment. For Japan, he's more than a baseball star

Ichiro Suzuki is all about baseball, but he is much more than that at home in Japan

ABC News - Jan. 20

TikTok Engineered Its Shutdown to Get Saved. But Trump’s Solution May Fall Short

President-elect Donald J. Trump’s idea, a 50-50 “joint venture” between the existing Chinese owner and some kind of American entity, was more politics than substance.

The New York Times - Jan. 20

TikTok Says Service Will Return as Users React to Shutdown

The app went dark nationwide on Saturday night, but the company indicated it was in the process of restoring the service after assurances from President-elect Donald J. Trump.

The New York Times - Jan. 19

‘This is about witnesses speaking their truth’: Prince Harry gets his day in court against Murdoch’s newspapers

The Duke of Sussex and the former Labour deputy leader Tom Watson are the last two claimants still suing. An extraordinary personal legal battle which has been years in preparation is to pit one of ...

The Guardian - Jan. 19

With ‘City of Yes,’ New York Finally Gets Real About the Housing Crisis

A new rezoning plan for the city aims to remove long-outdated barriers to building housing and to spread development across all the city’s neighborhoods.

The New York Times - Jan. 19

Why some women are ditching the pill and willing to risk getting pregnant

Some women are opting for fertility tracking apps to avoid mood swings and weight gain on "hormonal" contraception.

BBC News - Jan. 18

Eggs are about to get even more expensive, expert says. Here's how much

Eggs are nearly 40% more expensive now than they were a year ago, the Labor Department said this week. It's about to get even worse, one expert says.

The Hill - Jan. 18

Why is TikTok getting banned? What to know about the law

U.S. officials have long feared that the widely popular short-form video app could be used as a vehicle for espionage.

CBS News - Jan. 17

Hot flashes and mood swings: why perimenopausal symptoms get misdiagnosed – and how to treat them

Symptoms like insomnia, bloating and emotional shifts can occur before menopause begins, but they are often improperly addressed by doctors. In her 40s, Karen Cummings started to notice a shift in ...

The Guardian - Jan. 17

I won’t let critics get to me, says Reeves after speculation about her future

Chancellor says she has the ideas needed to turn things around after week of speculation about whether she can remain in post. Rachel Reeves has said she is not going to let her critics get her ...

The Guardian - Jan. 17

AMD gets another downgrade. Here’s why analysts are souring on the stock.

Wolfe Research expects AMD’s AI business to disappoint this year relative to current market expectations.

MarketWatch - Jan. 16

Amid Warnings About Alcohol and Cancer, the N.A. Drinks Industry Could Get a Boost

The nonalcoholic beverage industry could get a boost from the surgeon general’s warnings linking alcohol to some cancers. But don’t expect the industry to condemn your glass of pinot.

The New York Times - Jan. 16

Africa has no shortage of celebrated writers – so why is it so hard for African readers to get hold of their books?

Across the continent books can be expensive and libraries scarce. But growing numbers of tech innovators and independent publishers are working to make African literature available and affordable. ...

The Guardian - Jan. 16

What Did the 2011 Film ‘Her’ Get Right About Love in 2025?

Eleven years ago, Spike Jonze’s tech drama imagined a budding romance between a man and his virtual assistant. If anything, the film was holding back.

The New York Times - Jan. 16

Why Getting Greenland's Mineral Riches Won't Be Easy

The harsh climate, hazardous shipping, limited infrastructure and tiny local workforce have for years left a promised gold rush frozen in its tracks.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 16

TikTok Prepares for U.S. Shutdown From Sunday

Unless the nation’s highest court grants a reprieve, the popular social video platform will wind down on Jan. 19.

Inc. - Jan. 15

Chief Is Getting a New CEO: All About the New Head of the Women’s Leadership Network

The Chief co-founders have tapped Alison Moore, most recently of Comic Relief US, to take the lead on the organization’s next chapter.

Inc. - Jan. 15

‘Watched it about 12 times’: why Notting Hill is my feelgood movie

The latest in our series of writers highlighting their favourite comfort films is a reminder of why Richard Curtis’s west London-set romcom is his greatest. It makes toast look delicious. That’s ...

The Guardian - Jan. 13

Stock-market investors are getting nervous about this bond-market move that’s only happened twice in over 40 years

Stock-market investors are turning jittery over something which has apparently happened only two times in the bond market since the early 1980s: The 10-year Treasury yield has jumped by about as ...

MarketWatch - Jan. 12

Why Cities Are Getting Rid of Decades-Old Parking Rules

Hundreds of cities have cut back parking requirements for real estate projects. That’s led to more housing development, but it has also resulted in backlash from residents.

The New York Times - Jan. 12

Red Wings Have Their New Future Shutdown Center

The Detroit Red Wings have a future shutdown center on their hands.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 11

‘I don’t like being revered’: Brian Eno on art, AI, and why he hates talking about David Bowie

He’s worked with some of the biggest names in music, but his latest book claims there’s an artist in all of us. Brian Eno and co-author Bette Adriaanse discuss the myth of genius, and how to really ...

The Guardian - Jan. 11

Why you should get a home equity loan for spring projects now

Considering a home equity loan to pay for your planned spring projects? Here's why you should start the process now.

CBS News - Jan. 10

Companies from Coca-Cola to Anheuser-Busch are getting in on the canned cocktail market. Here's why

Americans consumed over 62 million cases of ready-to-drink spirits in 2023, an increase of almost 25% from 2022.

CNBC - Jan. 10

Why everyone else can panic about rising bond yields

In the US they signal optimism while I’m loving a weaker pound

Financial Times - Jan. 10

UBS’s stock hit its highest level in 16 years. The good news is the bank is about to get fined hundreds of millions of dollars.

UBS stock reached a new 16-year high after the Wall Street Journal said the bank is about to get fined hundreds of millions of dollars.

MarketWatch - Jan. 9

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