Why am I so sad about seeing a robot get beaten up

Why Is It So Cold in the South If the Planet Is Warming? Here’s What We Know.

A mass of air called the polar vortex has escaped the Arctic and plunged southward. Some scientists see the fingerprints of climate change.

The New York Times - Jan. 23

'I had anti-government views so they treated me for schizophrenia'

Student among dozens who challenged China’s authorities to have been sent to psychiatric units, BBC finds.

BBC News - Jan. 23

‘I am so proud’: Joy as Thailand’s same-sex couples can at last get married

Thailand’s marriage equality laws come into force on Thursday, with hundreds of couples set to tie the knot in mass weddings in Bangkok. Tawach Chaweewong gets goosebumps just thinking about his ...

The Guardian - Jan. 22

Am I liable for tax if I sell unwanted goods online?

I’m decluttering and using an online selling service to make money

Financial Times - Jan. 22

Why so few women partners? Ask the Big Four

However, splitting workers by parallel caregiving roles, rather than anatomically, is more logical

Financial Times - Jan. 22

Stephen A ‘never sad' to see Tatum torch Dubs after Olympics benching

ESPN's Stephen A. Smith believes Steve Kerr made an "egregious" mistake leaving Jayson Tatum out of his rotation during the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Yahoo Sports - 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 Trump Sees a Chinese Threat at the Panama Canal, and Locals Don't

The new administration sees Chinese-owned infrastructure as leverage over the waterway. Panama and some former U.S. military officials say concerns are overblown.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 20

Should I be worried about my obsessive TikTok use? My ‘For You’ page doesn’t think so | Emma Beddington

As US users mourn their ‘Chinese spy’ being taken away, my algorithm is busy serving me queer chickens and pastry content. As the US TikTok ban looms , users of the app there have been posting ...

The Guardian - Jan. 19

My 90-year-old parents’ neighbor is friendly, nice and, I suspect, a predator. Am I wrong?

“He tells my parents to ignore me when I suggest that it’s time to look into senior-living situations.”

MarketWatch - Jan. 19

Lakers ready to see Clippers' new home, if they can get into it

The Clippers have their own home and are forging a new identity, but can Intuit Dome handle two teams showing up in their vehicles? It was a problem before.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 19

Inside the rise of the conservative movie industry behind 'Reagan,' 'Am I Racist?'

Conservative filmmakers at companies like the Daily Wire, which produced 2024's top-grossing documentary, have found success by courting audiences that feel overlooked by Hollywood.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 19

‘So Much Uncertainty’: Businesses Worry About Trump’s Many Tariff Plans

The incoming president has floated numerous tariff plans. Retailers say their livelihood could depend on which ultimately come to fruition.

The New York Times - Jan. 19

‘I am afraid to push the system for an answer’: I’m a firefighter, 57, from Oklahoma. If I die, will my husband be denied my pension?

“As you can probably guess, firefighters in same-sex relationships are not that common in Oklahoma.”

MarketWatch - Jan. 18

Why are so many Americans checked out when it comes to local elections?

As a nation, we are nothing but a collection of smaller states and local governments. Without active participation, small, unrepresentative groups will dictate policies that shape our daily lives.

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

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

Wendy Williams declares, 'I am not cognitively impaired,' disputing guardian's assertions

Wendy Williams is speaking out about her guardian's assertion that she is 'cognitively impaired.' 'Do I seem that way?' she said on 'The Breakfast Club.'

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 17

Why It’s So Confusing to Determine Air Quality in Los Angeles Right Now

Calculating air pollution from wildfires and other events has become more complicated. That doesn’t mean it’s necessarily more accurate.

Wired - 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

Democratic senator says he is currently a no on Bondi: ‘I am trying to be fair’

Democratic Senator Chris Coons (Del.) said after Wednesday’s hearing on President-elect Trump’s attorney general pick Pam Bondi he will currently vote no, but he wants “to be fair.” Coons joined ...

The Hill - Jan. 16

Arellano: 'When am I gonna come back?' A lifelong Clippers fan finally sees them in person

Nelson Rodriguez, 37, has rooted for the Clippers his entire life, but before he went to their home game on Monday, he'd never seen his team in person.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 15

Commanders' Zane Gonzalez on his OCD after game-winning kick: 'It’s who I am, and it’s what I go through'

Gonzalez's 37-yard field goal propelled the Commanders past the Buccaneers and into the Divisional Round against the Lions.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 15

Pope Francis, in new book, downplays health issues: 'I am well'

Pope Francis, who turned 88 last month and asked an aide to read a major speech last week due to a cold, says in a new book that he feels healthy and has no plans to resign as leader of the global ...

NBC News - Jan. 14

Why Do TV Title Sequences Have So Much … Stuff?

A visual style originally meant to make TV series appear epic and distinctive has become awfully familiar

The New York Times - Jan. 13

'Realistically I can't see myself playing a singles match here again'

Nick Kyrgios says he "can't see himself playing singles" again at the Australian Open after being knocked out in the first round by Great Britain's Jacob Fearnley.

BBC News - Jan. 13

‘When I sense something is not right, I am going to protect myself’ – Lucy Liu on success, shame and calling out Bill Murray

The actor soared to fame in the 90s and 00s in Kill Bill, Charlie’s Angels and Ally McBeal – navigating a notorious time for women on set. Now, she returns to Hollywood in Steven Soderbergh’s ...

The Guardian - Jan. 13

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