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‘Not just a museum’: Kenya’s seed bank offers unexpected lifeline for farmers

Set up to conserve traditional seeds, the Genetic Resources Research Institute is now helping smallholders diversify with crops resilient to the rapid changes in climate. On a winding road in the ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

The Unexpected Benefits of Procrastination: A Deeper Dive

The conventional wisdom is that procrastination is something that should be avoided at all costs. I disagree.

Business - Inc. - October 27

Light in the Shadow of a Diagnosis

We are lost without human connection.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 11

The Early Stars and Unexpected Starts From the N.H.L. Season

Each team has had a surprise this season, but some are better than others, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - October 27

Sailor Song: The unexpected success of Gigi Perez

One year after being dropped by her record label, Gigi Perez topped the UK charts. How did it happen?

How Arm could be the unexpected winner of the AI investment boom

Shares in the British chip designer, which is controlled by SoftBank, have trebled in price over the past year. But its ambitions go much further

Business - Financial Times - October 30

Harris grabs unexpected last-minute lead over Trump in Iowa poll

In shocking result that could reshape the race, ex-president falls three points behind in a state he won in 2016 and 2020. A poll in Iowa that has unexpectedly put Kamala Harris ahead of Donald ...

World - The Guardian - November 3

Harris takes unexpected poll lead over Trump in Republican-leaning Iowa

Des Moines Register/Mediacom Iowa survey suggests surging support among female voters for Democratic candidate

Business - Financial Times - November 3

Hogwarts Legacy 2 Gets Unexpected Update, Connection To Upcoming Show

Following the huge success of Hogwarts Legacy--it was 2023's best-selling game in the US and sold more than 30 million copies globally --Warner Bros. Games is now making a sequel . New details ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 5

This ‘Ghost’ Fish Seemed Extinct, Until It Turned Up in Unexpected Places

No one saw a Mekong giant salmon carp for 15 years, but then the species was spotted in areas of Cambodia that suggest it may be found in more locations.

Science - The New York Times - November 12

Boost Your Confidence: 5 Unexpected Strategies for Self-Empowerment

We can all use a confidence boost from time to time.

Business - Inc. - November 14

Why Businesses Should ‘Expect the Unexpected’ for Trump’s Second-Term Tax Policy

Republicans will have a trifecta in Washington, but that doesn’t mean policy is a sure thing.

Business - Inc. - November 14

Ali Larter on unexpected chemistry with Billy Bob Thornton in "Landman"

Set in the world of West Texas oil rigs, "Landman" explores big oil's impact on communities and the complex relationship between Angela and Tommy, played by Ali Larter and Billy Bob Thornton.

Unexpected Turns in Trump Election Cases Raise Questions About Their Durability

Canceled oral arguments in one case and a judge’s recusal in another have added to questions about the future of four state cases against Donald J. Trump and his allies.

Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago

N.Y.C. Housing Plan Moves Forward With an Unexpected $5 Billion Boost

A City Council committee passed a major proposal that would ease restrictions on housing growth in New York. The full Council is likely to approve it next month.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Some of RFK Jr.'s views are finding support in some unexpected quarters

RFK Jr.'s controversial views have received criticism since he was picked by Donald Trump to lead HHS -- but he's also receiving support from some unexpected sources.

A Skeleton Bank of Understudied Species

With a new database of medical images, zoo and wildlife vets can finally see what healthy uncommon animals, from rhinos and tamarins to pangolins and sea stars, should look like on the inside.

World - The New York Times - October 26

UK banks deserve a place in the sun

Third-quarter results underscore their low sensitivity to interest rates

World - Financial Times - October 29

The West Bank Is on the Edge of Economic Collapse

After over a year of war, the economy in the occupied West Bank is being choked off by restrictions on Palestinians’ movements in the territory, the cancellation of work permits in Israel and ...

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 5

Harris phone banks on Election Day

Vice President Kamala Harris spent Election Day phone banking and thanking her staff at Democratic headquarters in Washington D.C. Nancy Cordes reports.

The Unexpected Lesson Tim Cook Says Steve Jobs Taught Him About Leadership

In a recent interview, Apple’s CEO talks about the influence of the company’s iconic founder.

Business - Inc. - October 27

Pending home sales took an unexpected leap higher last month, but rates have climbed back up

The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage was coming down all through August and touched its most recent low of 6.11% on Sept. 11.

Business - CNBC - October 30

US elections live: Harris makes unexpected stop at DNC headquarters as millions of Americans cast their votes

Harris thanks Democratic staffers in Washington DC and says ‘we have so much work to do’ during phone-banking session. US election results 2024: live map and tracker When will we know the ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

FIA surprised by unexpected departure of F1 race director before end of 2024 season

Niels Wittich leaves role with three Grands Prix left Follows string of exits of senior FIA officials in recent months The Formula One race director, Niels Wittich, has stepped down from his ...

World - The Guardian - November 12

MLB Cy Young winners: How Chris Sale, Tarik Skubal both took unexpected paths to their first awards

The ace left-handers were named the NL and AL Cy Young winners on Wednesday night

Sports - CBS Sports - 3 days ago

HSBC’s investors should not bank on its latest overhaul

Grand global restructuring announcements have been all too familiar from the lender over the past decade

Business - Financial Times - October 29

Everyone hates the SEC’s bank bail-in take

FinReg FUBAR

World - Financial Times - October 29

Giants to stick with Banks, Jones amid struggles

After coming under fire again for questionable play, Giants CB Deonte Banks will start vs. the Commanders after being benched, while Daniel Jones will remain QB1.

Sports - ESPN - October 29

Interest rates cut but Bank hints fewer falls to come

Interest rates were cut to 4.75% but the Bank expects inflation to creep higher after last week's Budget.

Trump’s victory sets up traps for central banks

The incoming president is likely to attack the Fed if it seeks to counteract his policies or if inflation takes off again

World - Financial Times - November 7

Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.75%

Central bank signals further reduction is unlikely before next year as it raises post-Budget inflation forecast