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I Dated Multiple AI Partners at Once. It Got Real Weird
Do people really fall in love with AI? I dated bots from four different companies for a week—and found out it was easier than I thought.Wired - 2h -
'I've waited so long for home adaptations that I have to shower at the gym'
The time taken for councils to do home adaptation assessments for elderly and disabled people has risen, the BBC finds.BBC News - 7h -
In Relationships, Am I the Asshole?
For more than a decade, Reddit’s “Am I the Asshole?” sub has served as a trove of cautionary tales and (very) real relationship advice. WIRED talked to two OPs about what happened after their posts.Wired - 1d -
Corruption worse than it's been in over a decade in many nations, survey shows
Many countries had their worst showing in more than a decade in an index gauging public sector corruption, from the U.S. and France to authoritarian nations such as Russia and Venezuela.CBS News - 24m -
‘I want to enjoy the time we have left without going crazy’: I’m 68 and own 6 homes worth $1.8 million. I have $700K in a 401(k). Should I withdraw it?
“I’ve been working past my full retirement age, and plan to quit soon.”MarketWatch - 2h -
Dear Democrats: Stop thinking you are smarter than Republicans.
Democrats have underestimated their opponents, including Donald Trump, by treating them as "dumb" and "unintelligent", which has led to many election losses. It is time for Democrats to start ...The Hill - 18h -
I know I have made mistakes, says under-fire archbishop
The Archbishop of York says "trust has been broken" as he opens a the Church of England's General Synod.BBC News - 18h -
Wait! The Sims is a lot bleaker than I remember
When EA surprise-dropped a rerelease of The Sims 1 and 2, I was delighted to return to a defining video game of millennial childhoods – but it feels different 25 years later. When I was growing up, ...The Guardian - 21h -
‘I am pretty much uninsurable’: My 20-year term life insurance is up, but I was diagnosed with throat cancer. Do I renew it?
“I am pretty much uninsurable.”MarketWatch - 22h -
Trump: Taylor Swift had a ‘tougher night’ than Chiefs at Super Bowl
President Trump targeted Taylor Swift in a late-night social media post, arguing the pop star had a “tougher night” than the Kansas City Chiefs after the team her boyfriend plays for lost badly in ...The Hill - 1d -
BP is cheaper than its rivals. Now an activist investor has swooped in.
BP shares surged in early trade on Monday after the activist investor Elliot was reported to have taken a significant stake in the integrated oil giant.MarketWatch - 1d -
‘I was always obsessed with death’: how Linder turned pornography and trauma into art
At 70, Linder is having a retrospective at the Hayward Gallery – after years of being overlooked by the art establishment. She discusses punk, porn and politics. In 1977, the punk band Buzzcocks ...The Guardian - 1d -
More than 1,100 dead sea turtles washed up along southern India’s coastline
The mass death of once-endangered olive ridley turtles in January has prompted an increase in wildlife patrols and a crackdown on fishing boats. More than 1,100 dead olive ridley sea turtles have ...The Guardian - 1d -
'I miss my school': BBC launches programme for children in war zones
The BBC World Service has launched an Arabic edition of its award-winning educational programme Dars.BBC News - 1d -
I saw illegality and complicity with war crimes. That’s why I quit the UK Foreign Office | Mark Smith
Ministers and senior officials protected arms deals facilitating death and horror in Gaza and Yemen. I urge my former colleagues to resist them. Britain’s system for controlling arms exports is ...The Guardian - 1d -
Trump might be stuck with Biden’s funding priorities for longer than GOP hoped
President Trump could be stuck with spending priorities set under the Biden administration for longer than congressional Republicans had hoped. As Congress struggles to strike a bipartisan ...The Hill - 2d -
I Do Not Want Revenge for My Father’s Death
My father’s killer is being released to save hostages.The New York Times - 2d -
I feel happier and healthier when not around my mother | Ask Philippa
When parental relationships fall short of fulfilling our own emotional needs, they can leave us feeling at fault. The question I’m overwhelmed by fear, shame, guilt and anxiety about my ...The Guardian - 2d -
May on open IU job: 'I love being at Michigan'
Following Saturday's win over Indiana, Michigan coach Dusty May, a former student manager with the Hoosiers, said he's "very, very happy" with the Wolverines when asked about potential interest in ...ESPN - 2d -
VA lists more than 130 jobs ineligible for Trump buyout plan
The majority of nurses, doctors, and other personnel providing care to military veterans through the Department of Veterans Affairs do not qualify for the deferred resignation offer from the Trump ...The Hill - 2d -
'I've spent more than £3,000 on Jellycats'
A rising number of adults are buying toys - we hear from so-called "kidults" who are splashing out thousands.BBC News - 2d -
I live in a forest my parents planted when I was a child. It’s not too late for you to grow one too | Jessie Cole
Sometimes a branch grows so low and bushy that it blocks access to my room. I diligently cut it back. More summer essentials In the late 1970s when my parents built the house I still live in, ...The Guardian - 2d -
The moment I knew: I was mourning the end of my summer fling – then a parcel arrived at my door
When Steph Vizard hooked up with Hugh during a trip back home, it was like living inside a romantic comedy. But could they have a happy ending?. Find more stories from The moment I knew series ...The Guardian - 2d -
Tech megacaps plan to spend more than $300 billion in 2025 as AI race intensifies
Meta, Amazon, Alphabet and Microsoft intend to invest as much as $320 billion this year into AI advancement technologies.CNBC - 2d -
How the Superdome became more than a stadium
The Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles will face each other on Sunday at New Orleans' Superdome. The venue has been home to eight Super Bowls, more than any other stadium. The Superdome ...CBS News - 2d -
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 - 3d -
China’s economic miracle appears to be in the past. Here’s why the future looks bleaker and bleaker.
Weak consumption, an aging population and an exodus of personal wealth from the country put China on a perilous path.MarketWatch - 3d -
Jared Harris: ‘What do I dislike about my appearance? Everything. I have a weird eyebrow, red hair, freckles … ’
The actor on being on set with his famous father, his dislike of Vladimir Putin, and why the police gave him a bed for the night. Born in London, Jared Harris, 63, appeared on television in Mad Men ...The Guardian - 3d -
I was wrong to say Bazball is a cult. It’s actually a death cult | Barney Ronay
As defeats pile up Brendon McCullum’s brand of cricket now has the feel of a cool music video on the deck of a sinking ship. Two summers ago, with interest in the England Test team’s seductive new ...The Guardian - 3d -
'I know 34 people who have taken their own lives'
Film producer Andrew Jenkins is selling an Aston Martin to fund a film to raise awareness of suicide.BBC News - 3d -
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More than 100,000 homes in England could be built in highest-risk flood zones
Exclusive: Analysis suggests development in flood regions result of Labour push for 1.5m new homes in five years. More than 100,000 new homes will be built on the highest-risk flood zones in ...The Guardian - 3d -
Now more than ever, AI needs a governance framework
It is possible to develop a model with the best intentions, and for that model to be misused later onFinancial Times - 3d -
What I loved, hated about the January transfer window
In his latest Onside/Offside column, Luis Miguel Echegaray assesses the winter transfer window.ESPN - 3d -
Trump says Nippon will invest heavily in U.S. Steel rather than purchase the company
"They'll be looking at an investment rather than a purchase," President Donald Trump said at a news conference with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.CNBC - 3d -
Bill Ackman reveals he's been building a more than $2 billion stake in Uber
The hedge fund manager said his fund began buying Uber shares in early January and has amassed 30.3 million shares, worth $2.3 billion.CNBC - 3d -
Travis Kelce: I owe everything to Andy Reid
Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce says no one has meant more to him than head coach Andy Reid.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
More Than Mezcal: A Dive Into Oaxaca’s High-End Cocktail Scene
Using local ingredients like hoja santa, huitlacoche, insects, and a variety of mercurial spirits, bartenders in the Mexican city are testing the boundaries of flavor and presentation.Wired - 4d -
More TikTok views than Taylor Swift: Report says women’s sport ecosystem is ‘thriving’
United States rugby union star Ilona Maher generated more TikTok views than Taylor Swift in 2024, while Chelsea Women amassed more views on the social media platform than more than half of the ...Yahoo Sports - 5d