Sneakers Become Art With a Traditional Japanese Sewing Skill

A traditional Japanese sewing technique called sashiko, taught to victims of a 2011 disaster, has sparked a business creating distinctive footwear.

The New York Times - 20h

Barcelona Becomes Ground Zero for Europe’s Housing Dilemma

The Spanish city’s woes mirror a broader affordable-housing crunch spreading rapidly across Europe and driving inequality.

The New York Times - 13h

D-backs' Ryne Nelson becomes first pitcher other than Shohei Ohtani to record a hit in the universal DH era

Because of an array of managerial moves, Nelson was forced into action at the plate

CBS Sports - 4h

Republicans grill PBS, NPR chiefs as Democrats mock proceedings

The two public media entities have become frequent targets in the GOP's efforts to reduce government spending.

Los Angeles Times - 4d

Novo Nordisk's diabetes pill slashes risk of cardiovascular complications by 14% after four years

The results pave the way for Rybelsus to become a new treatment option for people living with diabetes and established heart disease.

CNBC - 1d

Snow White, Rachel Zegler and a toxic debate that's not going away

The 23-year-old star of Disney's remake has become a battleground on social media.

BBC News - 1d

Pension Funds Push Forward on Climate Goals Despite Backlash

At a time of resistance to environmental, social and governance goals, pension funds have become a bulwark against efforts to sideline climate risks.

The New York Times - 13h

Figure skater who lost both parents in DC plane crash brings world crowd to its feet

Since the plane crash that killed his parents, figure skater Maxim Naumov has become in many ways the face of the tragedy

ABC News - 6h

The people vs Musk: billionaire transforms Wisconsin court contest

State election has become most expensive judicial race in US history as Tesla boss spends unprecedented amount

Financial Times - 1h

Netflix’s Reed Hastings Gives $50 Million to Bowdoin for A.I. Program

The Netflix co-founder said he wanted his alma mater to become a leader in studying the consequences, and guiding beneficial uses, of artificial intelligence.

The New York Times - 6d

T.J. Byrnes, a No-Frills Irish Pub, Draws a Martini Crowd

T.J. Byrnes, a low-key bar in the financial district of Manhattan, has survived Sept. 11, Hurricane Sandy and Covid lockdowns. Can it survive becoming cool?

The New York Times - 4d

South Carolina’s used to dominating. It’s been a narrower path to this Final Four

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — It’s become almost a norm around this time in the calendar for Dawn Staley and top-seeded South Carolina to gather at midcourt and accept trophies for their accomplishments. ...

Yahoo Sports - 5h

Adapt or Die

The climate cycles that have driven mass extinctions, are shortening and becoming more severe. The species that can adapt to environmental changes survive, while others simply die off. CBS Reports ...

CBS News - 2d

Elon Musk’s xAI Acquires X, Because of Course

Social platform X struggled after Elon Musk took over, but its fortunes improved dramatically after US President Donald Trump won reelection. Now it will be become part of Musk's AI startup xAI.

Wired - 2d

‘A tree zoo’: endangered conifers a living legacy of Kent pinetum’s centenary

Bedgebury national pinetum has become a vital ark for rare evergreen trees, which are often unfairly maligned. With the exception of Christmas trees, conifers are not widely cherished. People tend ...

The Guardian - 1d

Maryland men’s basketball coach Kevin Willard leaving to take job at Villanova

BALTIMORE — Maryland men’s basketball coach Kevin Willard has left the program to become the next coach at Villanova, which announced the hire Sunday morning. In a statement published a few hours ...

Yahoo Sports - 3h

Risacher scores 36, Daniels sets Hawks' steals record in 145-124 victory over the Bucks

Zaccharie Risacher scored a season-high 36 points, Dyson Daniels added 22 points and five steals while becoming Atlanta's single-season leader, and the Hawks beat the slumping Milwaukee Bucks ...