Common Than Previously Thought, Helping Explain

Drunk animals far more common than previously thought, helping explain human love of alcohol

Alcohol — and animals who love to consume it — is far more common in the natural world than scientists once believed, a new study has found. Because ethanol — the kind of alcohol that forms from ...

Politics - The Hill - 7 hours ago

Human sense of smell is faster than previously thought, study suggests

Some participants were able to discriminate order of smells at intervals 10 times shorter than previously thought. The human sense of smell is nothing to turn one’s nose up at, research suggests, ...

World - The Guardian - October 14

De Bruyne injury more complicated than first thought, Guardiola reveals

Manchester City will struggle unless injuries ease, he says Manager praises Amorim and offers Ten Hag invitation Pep Guardiola has revealed Kevin De Bruyne’s thigh injury is causing greater ...

World - The Guardian - 12 hours ago

Kalen DeBoer explains controversial fourth-and-22 call that helped seal Alabama's fate in loss to Tennessee

The Crimson Tide coach explained what he was trying to accomplish late in fourth quarter on Saturday

Sports - CBS Sports - October 20

Britain’s first black voter was in 1749, 25 years earlier than thought, and ran a pub

John London, a landlord, paid rates so could take part in Westminster byelection despite being called a ‘blackamoor’. It’s a discovery that changes our understanding of British history – and it ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

UK considering EU-style common charging cable

The EU previously introduced a law requiring new electronic devices to use the same type of cable in 2022.

Here Is the Missing Context in Ta-Nehisi Coates’s ‘The Message’

Israel and its foes share one thing in common.

Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Ukraine war briefing: Authorities order evacuation of previously liberated Kupiansk

Zelenskyy due to present ‘victory plan’ to EU leaders; Spain rounds up alleged sanctions-busting gang sending chemicals to Russia. What we know on day 966. See all our Russia-Ukraine war ...

World - The Guardian - October 15

The Climate Election: Immigration, explained

Immigration remains among the top concerns for voters in the 2024 election. But when it comes to policy, many ignore a key reason why people are forced to leave their homes — climate change. ...

A Book that Explains the 2024 Campaign

We’re covering America’s working-class majority.

Top stories - The New York Times - 22 hours ago

The Climate Election: The economy, explained

The economy remains one of the top concerns for voters just a week out from Election Day, but there's a major factor that experts say could cause significant harm to it: climate change. One study ...

These stocks thrived during high inflation — and they share one thing in common

Strategists Jason DeSena Trennert and Ryan Grabinski, of the institutional brokerage Strategas, point out that 117 of the S&P 500 companies have a lower credit-default swap spread than the United ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 15

New research suggests undiagnosed ADHD may be more common in U.S. adults

A new survey reveals that 25% of U.S. adults suspect they have undiagnosed ADHD, but only 13% have discussed it with a doctor. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder explains the ...

South Africa’s ‘second miracle’ coalition fights to endure

Unity government led by ANC and Democratic Alliance works to resolve tensions as it passes 100-day milestone

Business - Financial Times - October 16

Shrinkflation hits 1 in 3 grocery items, including these common products

"Shrinkflation" — when companies charge the same for smaller sizes — is a sneaky way to raise prices. Read on to see what kind of products have shrunk the most.

Trump's new town halls have a common denominator: Female moderators

Donald Trump's campaign advisers see an opportunity to narrow the gender gap and have started holding smaller town halls moderated by women.

2024 election updates: Biden angers GOP associating 'garbage' with Trump supporters

Biden is under fire for turning a comment about "garbage," first used to disparage Puerto Ricans at a Trump rally Sunday, back toward his supporters.

Rural Georgia voters weigh in ahead of election as residents find common ground

Since 2000, rural voters have increasingly favored the Republican Party, but quiet support for Harris stirs in Metter, Georgia.

No. 2 Georgia is still the top dog in the SEC after convincing win over previously top-ranked Texas

Texas and everyone else are finding that Georgia is still the top dog in the Southeastern Conference

Sports - ABC News - October 20

Liberty's College Football Playoff hopes disappear with loss to previously winless Kennesaw State

The Owls are in their first year at college football's top level and were 26.5-point underdogs.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 6 days ago

Kennesaw State shocks Liberty: Previously winless Owls sink Flames' playoff hopes while claiming first FBS win

The Flames were viewed as a strong contender for the Group of Five's CFP slot

Sports - CBS Sports - 6 days ago

Iranian-German prisoner Jamshid Sharmahd, who previously lived in the US, is executed in Iran over a terror conviction

World - ABC News - Yesterday

8 Thoughtful Gifts for Your Coworkers

You see them every single day (almost). Our curated guide features personalized gifts for every office personality, from the foodies to the minimalists.

Tech - Wired - October 21

Giant fish thought to be extinct is spotted

Scientists say a giant fish in the Mekong River thought to be extinct has been spotted three times in recent years

Tech - ABC News - October 22

Vance emerges as Trump's explainer-in-chief

JD Vance’s willingness to regularly take questions from mainstream news outlets has added an unofficial duty to his role as Donald Trump’s running mate: explainer-in-chief.

Politics - NBC News - October 23

Would you pay Disney $449 extra for front-of-line access? Why VIP upgrades are becoming the new norm.

Companies want to extract every dollar they can from customers, say experts. But many consumers welcome the opportunity to feel like big shots.

Business - MarketWatch - October 19

Yankees and Dodgers meet in World Series for 12th time: See list of MLB's most common Fall Classic matchups

The Yankees hold a dominant lead in the franchise matchups between the two clubs

Sports - CBS Sports - October 21

Recap: Trump rallies Pennsylvania voters as Harris makes final pitch in DC

Vice President Harris is delivering a closing argument to voters in Washington D.C. while former President Trump is minimizing damage from comedian Tony Hinchcliffe's Puerto Rico remarks, and his ...

Politics - The Hill - 8 hours ago

Officer thought colleague hit by car in Kaba case

An officer at the fatal shooting of Chris Kaba tells a court she believed a colleague had been hit by a car.

My stroke symptoms were mistaken for the menopause

Maria Mulgrew was training for a marathon when she began to experience dizziness and regular falls.

'I never thought I would make it to this stage'

Film school graduate Shamiam suffered 70% burns as a baby and had her forearms turned into "fingers".

Anti-terror boss thought Skripal poisoning could be 'act of war'

Neil Basu says the "true horror" of the deadly poison was not knowing what to look for.

Four economic truths that explain the US’s bizarre election

A trip to America’s number 3 shopping mall offers answers to what’s really going on

Business - Financial Times - October 17

Why do dogs lick you? Expert explains

A dog's lick often represents affection, but there's also another reason behind the kiss that goes back to their ancestors.

Venom: The Last Dance Director Explains The Film's Ending

In the months before the release of Venom: The Last Dance , Tom Hardy repeatedly said it would be his final film as Eddie Brock/Venom. Now that the movie is in theaters, screenwriter and ...

Tech - GameSpot - 4 days ago

Carried interest: private equity’s tax break

The lower-taxed performance fee has helped buyout firms’ executives amass personal fortunes

Business - Financial Times - 3 days ago

What is "cuffing season"? Fall's relationship trend explained

As fall arrives, "cuffing season" begins, when singles are more focused on finding partners for the winter months.

NASA launches mission to icy Jupiter moon thought to harbor a vast ocean

NASA has launched its Europa Clipper mission to the icy moon of Jupiter. Thought to contain an underground ocean and potentially habitable environment, Europa has long been a tantalizing target.

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