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Want Better Habits? Neuroscience Says This Is How to Train Your Brain

It’s useful research that makes the idea of intentional habit formation (or destruction in the case of bad habits) easier to reach.

Business - Inc. - 9 hours ago

Brazil’s growing gambling habit threatens to hit economy

Explosion of online sports betting in South American nation sparks warnings about its damaging impact

World - Financial Times - November 10

How TV news viewing habits can influence voters' perceptions

In an effort to understand the political divide in the U.S., Trump and Harris supporters in New Jersey were invited to watch the other side's favorite cable news channels. Tony Dokoupil reports on ...

3 Neuroscience-Backed Habits Managers Should Use to Stop Employee Turnover

Multitasking is the first thing managers must do away with, according to science.

Business - Inc. - November 1

R.F.K. Jr. Scorns Trump’s Fast Food Habit: ‘Really, Like, Bad’

Intent on changing the U.S. food supply under the incoming Trump administration, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. passed judgment on the president-elect’s culinary choices during a recent podcast interview.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 13

AI is changing our money and investing habits — and it’s just the beginning

Financial markets will need much stronger firewalls if regulators hope to control AI’s impact.

Business - MarketWatch - November 16

What We Know About R.F.K. Jr.’s Diet and Eating Habits

Mr. Kennedy, Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, could wield considerable influence over the nation’s food supply. Here’s what we know about his own habits.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 16

Beyond the Basics: 5 Habits to Take Your Leadership to the Next Level

Modern leaders need to learn to adapt to perpetually changing conditions. Here are some tips to get started.

Business - Inc. - November 17

Week 11 Care/Don't Care: These aren't your same old Chargers

Fantasy football analyst Matt Harmon shares his thoughts on some of Sunday's key results from Week 11.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 6 days ago

The Key Habit the Founder of Pie Embraces to Care for his Mental Health

Andy Dunn schedules time for therapy to make himself a better founder.

Business - Inc. - 3 days ago

Warriors clean up worst bad habits in dominant win over Hawks

The Golden State Warriors reversed their worst tendencies of two nights ago in their win over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night at Chase Center.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 3 days ago

10 Daily Habits of Some of Today’s Most Highly Successful People

The most reliable path to success is created with repeated daily steps, over time.

Business - Inc. - 9 hours ago

The US consumer is fine (but no better)

Aggregates conceal a lot

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Is it better to vote early or on Election Day?

Democrats have been getting a hidden advantage not revealed by the polls.

Politics - The Hill - November 5

Streets are safer but our policing is no better

Yvette Cooper plans reforms to improve performance across England and Wales, urging better government leadership

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Science Says People With High Emotional Intelligence Can Boost Their Overall Happiness With 4 Habits

People with high EQ tend to be better at reducing stress and burnout—factors that lead to more happiness.

Business - Inc. - October 28

Old habits die hard in Turkish football despite wonderkids thriving abroad | Michael Butler

Turkey’s golden generation owes little to domestic academies but Galatasaray, who face Spurs next week, are at least starting to move away from high-earning veterans. Turkish football is having a ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

Mexico and US reach agreement to address Mexico's habit of falling behind in water-sharing payments

Mexico and the United States have reached an agreement they hope will address Mexico’s habit of falling behind in water-sharing payments in the Rio Bravo watershed, also known as the Rio Grande

World - ABC News - November 9

Neuroscience Says This Simple Habit Improves Cognitive Health and Makes Your Brain Act Younger

“The idea here is that we can momentarily counteract [decline] through movement. It’s compelling.”

Business - Inc. - November 17

The 'Blue Zones' controversy, explained—and the 9 daily habits that hold up if you want to live a long, healthy life

Researchers are questioning if blue zones actually have as many centenarians as what's been reported. But their practices still ring true for longevity.

Business - CNBC - 5 days ago

McCarthy on Diggs' media spat: 'Have to be better'

Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy put Trevon Diggs confronting a television reporter after Sunday's 30-24 loss to the San Francisco 49ers as an example of the team's frustration with its 3-4 record.

Sports - ESPN - October 29

UBS reports better than expected profits

Swiss bank’s markets business helped by increase in volatility

Business - Financial Times - October 30

A Trans Researcher’s Pursuit of Better Data on Detransition

Kinnon MacKinnon leads the world’s largest study on people who stop or reverse their gender transitions, a group embroiled in intense political fights.

Health - The New York Times - October 26

AI Will Understand Humans Better Than Humans Do

Or so says a controversial Stanford researcher, who finds that the latest systems have, against all odds, mastered a high-level cognitive skill.

Tech - Wired - November 1

The Power of Empathy: Enhancing Emotional Intelligence for Better Relationships

We make snap judgments about a person’s personality, trustworthiness, and intelligence in about 100 milliseconds.

Business - Inc. - November 2

Wimbledon get the better of MK Dons in FA Cup

Goals from Matty Stevens and Omar Bugiel either side of half-time sealed a comfortable FA Cup first-round victory for AFC Wimbledon at MK Dons.

There Are No Rules Now; You’d Better Create Some

Here are 4 Ways to Get Your Troops Moving Again After the Election Shockwave

Business - Inc. - November 12

Why AI won’t make you a better writer

Don’t let anything, least of all AI, cheat you out of what is creatively possible. Go forth and write your own story.

Tech - VentureBeat - November 14

Is a HELOC or home equity loan better with inflation rising?

With inflation rising again, homeowners considering using their home equity should review both options carefully.

Better Cotton roadmap to drive Uzbekistan cotton production

World - Yahoo News - November 15

Generali's Natural Catastrophe Hit Offset By Better Performance

The insurer reported better-than-expected profit on higher gross written premiums and net inflows from its life business.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 15

Standing Desks Are Better for Your Health—but Still Not Enough

Two recent studies offer some of the most nuanced evidence yet about the potential benefits and risks of working on your feet.

Tech - Wired - November 15

Insta360 Link 2 Review: A Cheaper, Better Webcam

This second-generation motorized webcam makes steady improvements across the board.

Tech - Wired - 4 days ago

Austin: Women in military 'make us better'

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin praised women for their military service in an interview with NBC News, calling them "some of the finest in the world." “I have spent 41 years in uniform, three long ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Woodward on second Trump term: Americans 'better be frightened'

Veteran journalist Bob Woodward said earlier this week that Americans “better be frightened” when it comes to President-elect Trump’s upcoming second term. “Having chronicled 10 presidents going ...