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The Big Idea: looking for a better life? Follow your nose
Smell has an outsize effect on our thoughts and moods, so it’s worth paying more attention to it. If you have been on holiday recently, do you think you could recall and describe what the place ...The Guardian - 12h -
Investors better hope inflation and intangibles never meet
Unlike physical assets, those we cannot see have never been tested by rising pricesFinancial Times - 3d -
David Lynch: A Life in Pictures
The filmmaker possessed a singular vision — and a knack for finding collaborators who could convey it.The New York Times - 4d -
The Secret of Life Is Not to Be Frightened
The writer and painter Frederic Tuten, 88, insists, “I’m beginning again.”The New York Times - 4d -
Is a HELOC better than a credit card in 2025?
A HELOC could be better than a credit card this year, thanks to these three big reasons.CBS News - 4d -
How to Automate Your Marketing to Achieve a Better ROI
Triggered direct mail can quickly turn your sales funnel from stagnant to stellar.Inc. - 4d -
GOP to California: Build back better
Republicans coalesce around putting policy strings on federal wildfire aid.Politico - 5d -
For Marcus Freeman, Notre Dame might be better than any NFL job
The Notre Dame head coach has his team is playing for the national title Monday, but with at least one NFL team interested in him. Don't be in such a rush.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Small nuclear reactors are coming, but big is still better
SMRs, typically built in factories, could cut construction times, financing costs and many other risks of building on siteFinancial Times - 5d -
Why Visa’s stock could be a better play than Mastercard’s this year
Visa’s more U.S.-focused business looks like an asset, according to Seaport Research.MarketWatch - 6d -
Meet the man who sings as Robbie Williams in Better Man
Adam Tucker counts Pink, Hugh Jackman and Zac Efron among his fans even if they don't know it.BBC News - Jan. 12 -
Music sounds better with you? How your listening habits affect your love life
Psychologists say that singing, dancing and song preferences play a key role in the viability of romantic relationships. “What’s the one thing your readers should do to help them use music to find ...The Guardian - Jan. 12 -
‘It’s been life-changing’: meet the adults making big changes later in life
Some people never learn to read or swim or even cook as children - but with the right spirit there’s still time to make things right. I was 44 when I learned to cycle. I grew up in Yorkshire and ...The Guardian - Jan. 12 -
Are Roth IRAs really better? Not necessarily.
Roths may be overrated for most investors, new research suggests.MarketWatch - Jan. 11 -
Stock market plunges after better-than-expected December jobs report
The Labor Department reported Friday that 265,000 jobs were added to the U.S. economy in December, which was roughly 100,000 more than expected. The unemployment rate also fell to 4.1%. CBS News ...CBS News - Jan. 10 -
Nordstrom raises sales outlook after holiday season was better than feared
CEO Erik Nordstrom credited the company's "efforts to remain competitive in the promotional environment and the strength of our offering."CNBC - Jan. 11 -
Will a home equity loan or HELOC be better this January?
The decision between the two popular home equity borrowing options will depend on these factors now.CBS News - Jan. 10 -
Are 1-gram or 1-ounce gold bars better to invest in now?
Both 1-gram and 1-ounce gold bars can be a smart investment, but one may be the better option in today's market.CBS News - Jan. 9 -
Sources: Batting champ Luis Arraez fits Mets better than Yankees
The Mets seem slightly more open to trading to Luis Arraez than the Yankees do.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9 -
Are the Sacramento Kings better off WITHOUT De’Aaron Fox? | The Big Number
Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine reveal this week’s Big Number and evaluate if the Sacramento Kings are better off without De’Aaron Fox on the court and, if so, should they trade him before the deadline?Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9 -
Many wise people have told me how to live a better life. Obviously I didn’t pay attention | Adrian Chiles
Grandad, Alan Sugar, a man I met in the pub: I’ve ignored them all. No wonder I don’t have any advice of my own to pass on. What’s the best bit of advice you’ve ever had? It’s a common question to ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Happiness expert Gretchen Rubin on the truth behind building better habits
Bestselling author and happiness expert Gretchen Rubin talks about how to separate fact from fiction when it comes to sticking to New Year's resolutions.CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Forget 2 per cent — there is a better way to measure global security contributions
Hammering countries about Nato’s target has not made the world a safer placeFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
American Airlines’ stock snags three upgrades to reflect better backdrop in 2025
Analysts say headwinds from 2024 were transitory.MarketWatch - Jan. 7 -
Better resilience is solution to child mental health crisis, experts say
The surge in mental health referrals among young people has prompted debate among experts about the cause - and the most effective solutionBBC News - Jan. 7 -
Arthur Brooks on why small New Year's resolutions are better
Harvard professor Arthur Brooks says making smaller New Year's resolutions can actually help them stick and lead to greater happiness.CBS News - Jan. 6 -
Manchester United's well-earned draw at Liverpool points to better times ahead
Sunday's well-earned draw was as good as Man United have looked under Ruben Amorim, and provides hope.ESPN - Jan. 6 -
The unlikely life story of Jimmy Carter
Elected in 1976 in the aftermath of Watergate, Jimmy Carter, the little-known governor of Georgia, believed he had a responsibility to restore Americans' faith in the integrity of their government. ...CBS News - Jan. 5 -
China has cost the U.S. millions of jobs. Trump will change that — not necessarily for the better.
Trump needs to make friends in Asia or his China tariffs will hurt Americans.MarketWatch - Jan. 4 -
Why a home equity loan could be better than a HELOC this January
There's a strong case to be made for choosing a home equity loan over a HELOC this month. Here's what to consider.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Debt consolidation loan vs. debt consolidation program: Which will be better in 2025?
Both options can help you pay off your credit card debt faster, but one may be a better choice than the other now.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Could Better Security Have Stopped the New Orleans Terror Attack?
City officials were warned in 2019 that the bollards designed to block vehicles did “not appear to work.” They were being fixed when a truck rammed through Bourbon Street on Wednesday.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
Life Lessons From the Masters of Disaster
The President-elect and the mayor of Chicago are great examples of how not to behave at critical moments. Entrepreneurs, take note.Inc. - Jan. 2 -
Life in a Gaza field hospital – in pictures
Over the past three months Kieran Seager photographed and interviewed staff, patients, and their families at the UK-Med field hospital in al-Mawasi, Rafah. Approximately 40% of all patients treated ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
Things have to get worse to get better
Voters can’t be sold on change until their nation is in acute troubleFinancial Times - Jan. 1
