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My date was so awful that, before we parted ways, I asked her to repay me for 50% of the taxi fare. Was I being cheap?
“As she was leaving, she made some ugly remarks about me being on my phone a lot.”MarketWatch - 2d -
Biggest college hoops stories so far, UNC legend Roy Williams joins + winners of the weekend | College Basketball Power Hour
Just in time for the best part of the college basketball season, we’ve given the Power Hour a hoops makeover to bring you the top stories in men’s and women’s college basketball.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Why a Super Bowl Viewership Record Could Be on the Horizon
Fatigue over Kansas City’s success is overrated, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - Feb. 7 -
Why Trump wants an American sovereign wealth fund
The US does not really need a state investment vehicle — it is one alreadyFinancial Times - Feb. 7 -
Why Are People Wearing Apple Watches on Their Ankles?
In pursuit of tracking fitness goals in a comfortable manner, a growing number of people are relocating their watches (and causing some confusion along the way).The New York Times - Feb. 8 -
Sanders if passed at 1: 'Why would I be mad?'
Former Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders isn't worried about whether he is selected first overall in the NFL draft, saying he's more concerned with landing with a team with the right scheme fit.ESPN - Feb. 8 -
Who's who in German elections and why this vote is important
German voters go to the polls on 23 February in a pivotal vote focused on immigration and the economy.BBC News - Feb. 8 -
NFL goalposts aren’t where they used to be: Here's why
Like many things in the NFL, the goalposts have evolved over time.The Hill - Feb. 8 -
Why does the NFL have a 2-minute warning?
All NFL games have a two-minute warning — but what is it, and why does it exist?The Hill - Feb. 10 -
Why ditching the penny may not cost Americans much
Rounding prices to the nearest nickel would not have “any significant inflationary consequences,” a 2023 study found.MarketWatch - Feb. 10 -
Why Trump is reportedly ‘angry’ deportation numbers are not higher
President Donald Trump is reportedly angry that the number of people deported from the U.S. within the first weeks of his term is not higher, according to three sources familiar with the ...NBC News - Feb. 10 -
Why Trump’s Tariffs on China Might Not Be the Solution
President Trump is tough on China when it comes to trade. He especially points to one number to say we’re being ripped off: our trade deficit. Ana Swanson, who covers trade and international ...The New York Times - Feb. 10 -
Why the Gaza ceasefire is under growing strain
The BBC's diplomatic correspondent looks at what is behind Hamas announcing a delay to new hostage releases.BBC News - Feb. 11 -
Why astronaut Suni Williams is inspired by "Ted Lasso"
When we think about television shows and space, the space exploration is usually the topic of the show. So, it was striking recently to see a TV show that has nothing to do with space exploration ...CBS News - Feb. 10 -
Why the ‘15-minute city’ is not a neighbourhood menace
A simple, sensible idea with deep historic roots has become intensely politicisedFinancial Times - Feb. 11 -
Why is Trump using tariffs and when will they take effect?
Tariffs are a central part of Trump's political vision, but economists warn they could put prices up.BBC News - Feb. 11 -
Why Hampstead Heath is the sexiest park in the world
Bridget Jones isn’t the first person to find lust in London’s lushest wilderness. We trace its cultural historyFinancial Times - Feb. 12 -
Why UK avoids picking a side in multipolar world
Political calculation is trickier than policy as aligning with Trump camp too closely risks alienating Labour votersFinancial Times - Feb. 12 -
Why Micron’s stock is leading the chip sector’s decline
Micron CFO Mark Murphy mentioned various factors that could weigh on margins for next quarter, but he also said that period should mark the low point.MarketWatch - Feb. 12 -
Why Argentina is back in love with the peso — for now
Despite Javier Milei’s pledge to dollarise the economy, the national currency is having a resurgenceFinancial Times - Feb. 12 -
What is Nato and why isn't Ukraine a member?
The US says it is unlikely that Ukraine will become a Nato member, despite a long-standing commitment to join.BBC News - Feb. 13 -
Why McConnell is voting against some Trump nominees
Former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell was the lone Republican no vote against Tulsi Gabbard for director of national intelligence Wednesday and Thursday for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for ...CBS News - 6d -
Why Trump wants to impose reciprocal tariffs
President Trump announced a plan for reciprocal tariffs on U.S. trading partners, marking another step in his challenge to the economic consensus that tariffs increase consumer prices. The ...CBS News - 6d -
Column: Why the Rock Hall Needs to Induct Maná
The iconic rock en español band would be the first primarily Spanish-language act inducted — and that's an even bigger honor in Trump's AmericaLos Angeles Times - 6d -
Why GameStop might jump on board the bitcoin bandwagon
Shares of GameStop gained more than 7% in premarket trading following a report that the company is weighing a bitcoin investment.MarketWatch - 6d -
Why Trump’s Plan to Relocate Gazans Is Untenable for Jordan
President Trump’s plan would send a huge number of refugees to Jordan, adding new frictions to the kingdom’s often tense, sometimes violent history with displaced Palestinians.The New York Times - 6d -
Why Investors Appear Unfazed by the Latest Trump Tariffs
The dollar fell and global stock markets are holding up despite President Trump announcing his plan to impose reciprocal tariffs on trading partners.The New York Times - 6d -
Why don't Europeans buy more American cars?
Trump wants US vehicles to be more popular in Europe, but it's a difficult market for them to crack.BBC News - 5d -
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Why Uganda's iconic crested crane faces extinction
The population of the national bird is declining partly due to encroachment on wetlands by farmers.BBC News - 4d -
Trump Offered a Buyout. Here’s Why They Took It
The Trump administration promised to pay workers who accepted a buyout through September 30Inc. - 4d -
Why Musk may want to control OpenAI
Tech billionaire Elon Musk’s bid to take control of OpenAI is fanning the flames of a longtime feud with co-founder and CEO Sam Altman and complicating the path forward for the popular ...The Hill - 4d -
Why Ristar Should've Been The Genesis's Mascot, Not Sonic
Ristar is celebrating its 30-year anniversary today, February 16, 2025. Below, we make the case that despite Sonic's breakout celebrity, Ristar really deserved to be the face of Sega. It's fair ...GameSpot - 4d -
Why the Jevons Paradox Matters When It Comes to AI
This economic theory helps to explain the connection between technological efficiency and how it can be linked to increasing consumption and shaping tech trends.Inc. - 4d -
Why is Trump targeting the head of the agency that protects whistleblowers?
President Trump's administration wants the Supreme Court to weigh in on the decision to fire the head of the U.S. Office of Special Counsel. CBS News' Jake Rosen reports.CBS News - 3d -
Musk and markets: why Doge is not cutting through
Also in today’s newsletter, JD Vance gives investors something other than tariffs to chew on for a changeFinancial Times - 2d -
Why Everyone Is Still Talking About ‘Paddington 2’
With the third movie now in theaters, let’s look at how the 2018 film became a sleeper hit, thanks to Hugh Grant’s villain and its showstopping end credits.The New York Times - 2d -
Why UBS and Goldman Sachs are boosting their gold forecasts
There’s plenty of room for gold to rise, a UBS strategist says.MarketWatch - 2d -
Why AI should be a hallmark of US foreign assistance
AI is the key to winning friends and influencing countries in the 21st century.The Hill - 2d -
KD clarifies why he was not interested in Warriors reunion
Kevin Durant clarified why he was not interested in a trade from the Phoenix Suns back to the Golden State Warriors before the NBA trade deadline.Yahoo Sports - 2d
