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The big idea: why we should take teenage love more seriously
Adolescent passions shape our future selves, and can be every bit as powerful – and perilous – as adult relationships. I haven’t kept many things from my teenage years. I have a box of photos – ...World - The Guardian - 7 hours ago -
The big idea: is nostalgia killing politics?
From the Tories’ Thatcher fixation to Labour’s Blair fetish, ideas from the past are poisoning the political present. The pop culture of past generations weighs like a dark cloud on the youth of ...World - The Guardian - October 21 -
The big idea: how games can change your life
To get the most out of play, we should embrace it for what it is, not as way to hone skills or train our brains . A 93-year-old woman sits in a hospital bed. Facing her is a figure in a full hazmat ...World - The Guardian - October 28 -
The big idea: is convenience making our lives more difficult?
Everything is easier with modern technology – except fulfilling your true potential. The convenience of modern life is nothing short of astounding. As I write this, my phone is wirelessly sending ...World - The Guardian - November 4 -
Starboard reportedly takes big stake in Tylenol maker Kenvue
Activist investor Starboard Value has taken a sizeable stake in Kenvue, the maker of Tylenol and Listerine, and is seeking changes, according to reports Sunday night.Business - MarketWatch - October 21 -
AT&T’s stock rises as subscriber beat overshadows a big charge
The telecom giant took a $4.4 billion goodwill impairment charge related to its business-wireline unit, which is under pressure as business customers cut back on legacy voice services.Business - MarketWatch - October 23 -
Don't be surprised if Fundora tops Spence; Shakur takes on a big challenge next
Mike Coppinger and Nick Parkinson discuss potential fights between Sebastian Fundora and Errol Spence Jr., Naoya Inoue-Junto Nakatani and more.Sports - ESPN - October 24 -
Senators take aim at big private equity landlords as rents soar
With home and apartment rental costs soaring, four Democratic senators are calling for more scrutiny on Wall Street financiers snatching up rental homes.Top stories - NBC News - October 24 -
RFK Jr.'s Vow to Take On Big Food Could Face Resistance
Processed foods are in the cross hairs of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., but battling major companies could collide with President-elect Donald J. Trump’s corporate-friendly goals.Business - The New York Times - 23 hours ago -
Gillian Apps: "It's the idea of making this better"
Barriers exist, but according to Gillian Apps who is leading a Hockey Canada steering committee to improve the game for women and girls, the aim is to make a better lifelong experience for girls in ...Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 22 -
2025 NFL Draft big board 2.0: Cornerbacks take top 2 spots, with QB1 a close call
Nate Tice checks in with his second top 50 big board of the 2025 NFL Draft cycle.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31 -
Chris Olave injury update: Saints WR discharged from hospital after suffering second concussion this season
Olave left on a stretcher after taking a scary hit in the first quarterSports - CBS Sports - November 3 -
Isiah Pacheco injury: Chiefs RB takes big step in returning from fractured fibula, not set to play vs. Bills
The undefeated Chiefs are close to getting another key weapon backSports - CBS Sports - 5 days ago -
Netflix takes a big swing into live sports with Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight
Netflix is hosting its first major live boxing match on Friday with Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson, part of its efforts to expand into live content, which also include hosting Christmas NFL games.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 4 days ago -
Max Verstappen takes big step toward a 4th straight title by driving from 17th to win a wet São Paulo Grand Prix
Verstappen's lead is now 62 points over Lando Norris with three race weekends to go.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 3 -
Cooper Hewitt’s Triennial Explores the Idea of Home
Starting in November, 25 new site-specific installations that explore the idea of home will fill the former Carnegie mansion in Manhattan.Science - The New York Times - October 23 -
Cooper Hewitt’s Triennial Explores the Idea of Home
Starting in November, 25 new site-specific installations that explore the idea of home will fill the former Carnegie mansion in Manhattan.Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 23 -
‘Defensible’ Ideas Helped These Founders Build Brand Loyalty
The founders of Good Culture, Sheertex and Dreamday discussed their updated approach to branding at the Inc. 5000 conference.Business - Inc. - October 25 -
A presidential pardon for Trump is a very bad idea
Even if Harris were to pardon Trump, it’s hard to imagine it accomplishing the national healing that such “amnesty” pardons are designed to promote.Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
24+ gift ideas for astrology lovers in 2024
The best astrology gifts include ideas from Anthropologie, Papier, Therabody and more.Top stories - NBC News - October 30 -
Jerome Powell Dismisses Idea of Trump Firing Him
Jerome H. Powell, the chairman of the central bank, has been a frequent target of the president-elect, who appointed him in 2018.Top stories - The New York Times - November 7 -
From the Archives: 8 Business Ideas From 1996
Almost 30 years ago, our reporters asked Inc. 5000 founders and CEOs what sort of businesses they were thinking about starting.Business - Inc. - November 7 -
Breaking the ice: nine ideas for dates on a budget
From euphoric cold-water swimming to a headstone-istic wander through a cemetery, how to go deep on the cheap. How much does dating cost – and who pays the bill? You certainly don’t need to ...World - The Guardian - November 9 -
Durbin: Calls to replace Sotomayor not 'a realistic idea'
Senate Judiciary Chair Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) said Tuesday that the possibility that Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor will step down during a lame-duck session while President Biden is in office ...Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago -
32 Delightful Gift Ideas for Music Lovers and Audiophiles
From headphones and speakers to accessories for their vinyl LPs, these picks will appeal to any audio aficionado.Tech - Wired - 2 days ago -
Book excerpt: "A Certain Idea of America" by Peggy Noonan
In her new collection of Wall Street Journal columns, Pulitzer Prize-winner Peggy Noonan writes about the history and character of our nation, threats to the social fabric, and the "better angels" ...Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
On Migration, Europe Warms to Ideas Once Seen as Fringe
As in the United States, a decline in the numbers of migrants crossing borders has not stopped anti-migrant sentiments from gaining ground.Top stories - The New York Times - 6 hours ago -
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The Menendez brothers built a green space in prison. It’s modeled on this Norwegian idea
Erik and Lyle Menendez launched an ongoing beautification initiative in the prison where they are serving life sentences for the 1989 killings of their parentsWorld - ABC News - October 26 -
Walmart Just Announced a Brilliant Idea, and People Are Going to Like It
What’s the difference between “merchandising” and “display management?” It’s a trick question.Business - Inc. - October 27 -
Musk Repeatedly Raises the Idea That Harris, or He, Could Be Assassinated
The billionaire and his PAC have used foreboding language about the vice president in their support of former President Donald Trump.Business - The New York Times - October 28 -
Netflix Just Announced Its Smartest Idea Yet. Customers Are Going to Love It
The streaming giant is making it easier for customers to share what they love.Business - Inc. - October 28 -
Sex and taboos: how Sigmund Freud’s ideas freed secrets of the female psyche
An exhibition at the psychoanalyst’s London home and two new stage shows have reopened the debate on women’s desires. Female psychosexual drama of the classical kind is currently stalking the ...World - The Guardian - November 3 -
The Best Online Gift Cards and Digital Gift Ideas (2024)
Forget the wrapping paper and shipping. Go digital this year with subscriptions, ebooks, apps, and more.Tech - Wired - November 5
