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I Still Don’t Know Why I Said Yes
In the language of physics, we were a quantum entanglement event.The New York Times - 5d -
Why the Pro Bowl incentive in Zack Baun's contract made him laugh
Zack Baun took a glance at the contract his agent and the Eagles agreed on back in March and saw one thing in there that made him laugh.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Why you should open a CD with an online bank this January
Most banks and credit unions offer CDs, but opening one with an online bank could make a lot of sense right now.CBS News - 5d -
Should Patriots fire Alex Van Pelt? Why OC decision is complicated
Does Patriots offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt deserve to be fired? Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry break down a tough decision for the team.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Why the New Orleans attack is being investigated as an act of terrorism
Officials are investigating the New Orleans truck attack as an act of terrorism as several pieces of evidence pointing toward the attacker show he may have been radicalized by ISIS. David Viola, an ...CBS News - 5d -
Jim Gaffigan defends anti-Trump remarks even if 'true die-hard' MAGA 'never forgive me'
Comedian Jim Gaffigan defended his comments criticizing President-elect Trump, noting that he doesn't regret them even if “true die-hard” MAGA fans can never forgive him. Gaffigan, famously a ...The Hill - 6d -
I paid $15,000 for my friend’s live-in boyfriend’s funeral. He was in his 40s and only had $5,000 in the bank. What happens next?
“I understood that, in California, hospitals and funeral homes have to notify the court when someone dies.”MarketWatch - 6d -
Why you should open a gold IRA for 2025
There are multiple reasons why a gold IRA could be worth opening this year. Here are three to know now.CBS News - 6d -
The nexus of organized crime and foreign meddling threatens Latin America
The growing power of organized crime and its destabilizing effects on Latin American democracies present new vulnerabilities for foreign powers to exploit.The Hill - 6d -
Why It’s OK for Fans to Boo Their Favorite Teams
Spectators pay to sit in their seats and have the right to express their frustration, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - 6d -
James Carville: I Was Wrong About the 2024 Election. Here’s Why.
Perception is everything in politics, and a lot of Americans perceive Democrats as not feeling their pain or caring too much about other things.The New York Times - 6d -
Why Wall Street Expects the Stock Market to Have a Big 2025
Analysts see corporate earnings improving beyond just big tech names.Inc. - 6d -
My friend has left her husband for a man I detest. Should I tell her how I feel? | Leading questions
Criticising a person’s partner is a pretty good way to strain a friendship, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith. There’s no benefit in keeping the moral score. Read more Leading ...The Guardian - 6d -
Ramaswamy is wrong: Why ’90s America was the pinnacle of greatness
Vivek Ramaswamy's critique of '90s American culture, which he dismisses as frivolous, overlooks the joy, creativity, and meritocracy that made the era great, and the influence it had on the world.The Hill - 6d -
What does an America without democracy look like? We’re about to find out.
Whatever you think 2025 will bring, you’re most likely wrong.The Hill - 6d -
Farage and why Badenoch does not have time to ‘watch this space’
Chatter about a Boris Johnson return illuminates the depth of the Conservative party’s funkFinancial Times - 6d -
The Papers: 'America under attack' and crack down on people traffickers
Coverage of an attack in New Orleans which has killed at least 15 people dominates Thursday's front pages.BBC News - 6d -
Why it’s hard to be a friend of America
Nippon Steel’s bid for US Steel shows the flaws in the ‘friendshoring’ approachFinancial Times - 6d -
Why Whitner believes 49ers made mistake playing Purdy vs. Lions
Donte Whitner explains why the 49ers made a mistake playing quarterback Brock Purdy in San Francisco's 40-34 loss to the Detroit Lions on Monday night at Levi's Stadium.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
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My Two Best Friends Started Dating Each Other. I’m Livid!
Feeling slighted after a former flame paired up with an old friend she met through him, a middle-aged reader cut off contact with both. So why does he feel so bad?The New York Times - 6d -
Why Did Ukraine Halt the Flow of Russia’s Natural Gas to Europe?
And why didn’t it cut off Russia’s natural gas earlier?The New York Times - 6d -
Why the FBI Is Investigating the New Orleans Bourbon Street Truck Attack as Terrorism
An Islamic State terror group flag was found in the suspect’s vehicle, investigators said, as well as a bomb near the vehicle used in the attack.The New York Times - Jan. 1 -
America’s gathering legal storm
Donald Trump promises the mother of all stress tests for the US rule of lawFinancial Times - Jan. 1 -
‘Why not us?’: Welsh language trio on their forthcoming double album
Post-punk band Adwaith will release their third album Solas, a Celtic word meaning enlightenment, in February. The idea of releasing a 23-track double album of pop and rock songs written entirely ...The Guardian - Jan. 1 -
Why is VAT being added to private school fees?
The government says the rule change will raise £460m extra to spend in state schools in 2024/25.BBC News - Jan. 1 -
Why 2025 will be the year of AI orchestration
For many, 2025 will be the year of AI agents, when pilot programs, experiments and use cases converge into something resembling ROI.VentureBeat - Dec. 30 -
Why Mick Cronin and Other College Basketball Coaches Still Wear Suits
Fashion among basketball coaches has been decidedly casual since the pandemic began, but a handful of college coaches are still dressed for success.The New York Times - Dec. 30 -
Yes, Kwanzaa Is Made Up. That’s Why It’s Great
There’s something uniquely American in both its wanton borrowing from existing tradition and its naked admission of artificiality.The New York Times - Dec. 27 -
Why You Should Talk About Sex With Your Parents
Sex is a big part of life. Why is it so hard to talk to family members about it?The New York Times - Dec. 24