Complicated Confrontational Essential

Warned Off Meeting Voters, Republicans Who Do Confront Anger and Unease

In a deeply conservative district and a more liberal one, two Republicans found uncertainty and anxiety about the Trump administration’s agenda and their support of it.

The New York Times - 4d

I was always terrified of confrontation. Then I hit my 40s | Arwa Mahdawi

If I see someone making my neighbourhood a worse place to live, I walk straight up to them and … have a little word. What is happening to me?. Some people buy sports cars when they have a midlife ...

The Guardian - 3d

Smarter rules will unlock the funds needed to pay for Europe’s security

Complicated regulations have burdened businesses and deterred investment for too long

Financial Times - 1d

How the A-MEM framework supports powerful long-context memory so LLMs can take on more complicated tasks

A-MEM uses embeddings and LLMs to create dynamic memory notes that automatically link to create complex knowledge structures.

VentureBeat - Mar. 5

Japan revises fourth-quarter GDP lower, complicating BOJ's interest rate outlook

Japan's economic growth slowed to 2.2% on an annualized basis in the fourth quarter as the country grapples with tepid domestic demand.

CNBC - Mar. 11

Measles is unlike other viruses: What to know about complications including 'immune amnesia'

It’s not yet known how many people have gotten sick in the Texas measles outbreak, but there are at least 215 confirmed cases since late January.

NBC News - Mar. 12

Stephen A. Smith on courtside moment with LeBron James: 'That wasn't a basketball player confronting me. That was a parent, that was a father'

James took exception to comments made about his son, Bronny, and spoke to Smith prior to Thursday's Lakers-Knicks game.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 7

Elon Musk and Marco Rubio Share Awkward Social Media Embrace After White House Confrontation

Days after Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Elon Musk sparred at the White House, Mr. Rubio announced cuts to foreign aid that Mr. Musk had ordered.

The New York Times - Mar. 10

What to Know About the I.C.C. and Rodrigo Duterte’s Arrest

Rodrigo Duterte, the former president of the Philippines, was arrested on a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court. But questions of jurisdiction complicate the matter.

The New York Times - Mar. 11

This Is How Measles Kills

Measles is known for its characteristic rash, but it can have serious respiratory and neurologic complications.

Wired - Mar. 11

Stephen A. Smith says LeBron James confronting him at Lakers-Knicks game was 'bulls***' and 'weak'

Smith struck a different tone about his interaction with LeBron after seeing how the Lakers star interpreted the conversation with ESPN colleague Richard Jefferson.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 12

Raúl Grijalva, Democratic congressman, dies after cancer battle

The Arizona lawmaker's office said he died "due to complications of his cancer treatments."

CBS News - Mar. 13

Americans confront GOP lawmakers over federal job cuts and economy at town halls

Republicans in Congress are facing backlash at town hall events as voters voice concerns over deep federal job cuts and the state of the economy under President Trump and Elon Musk's policies. Some ...

CBS News - Mar. 14

Mavs' P.J. Washington confronts fan shouting 'fire Nico' during free throw: 'Sick and tired of hearing it'

Dallas fans continue to air their disgust with the Luka Dončić trade

CBS Sports - 5d

Our Silence in the Face of Genocide

Our silence about Sudan and the cancellation of U.S. aid comes painfully close to complicity.

The New York Times - 2d

Nebraska's history in March Madness

The Nebraska Cornhuskers have a complicated history with the NCAA tournament. They have made eight appearances in school history and are 0-8.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Was his sister's death really suicide? A sibling confronts his own limited understanding

James Whitfield Thomson revisits his sister's death decades later, grappling with his own problematic views about marriage and infidelity following her supposed suicide

Los Angeles Times - 1d

Jess Hilarious confronts Loren LoRosa, 'Breakfast Club' after her heated Instagram rant

Jess Hilarious, after airing her grievances about her 'Breakfast Club' return, hashed out her differences with co-host Loren LoRosa and the rest of their team. Here's how it went down.

Los Angeles Times - 1d

Rick Pitino and John Calipari write a new chapter in their storied rivalry

Two coaching giants of college basketball with complicated history are set to spar again at the NCAA Tournament.

Yahoo Sports - 3h

VistaPrint Coupon: Get Up to $50 Off

From personalized gifts to business essentials, WIRED can help you save with our selection of VistaPrint promo codes.

Wired - Mar. 7

Australia cops say apparent antisemitic terror wave was a "criminal con"

Australian police say a wave of seemingly antisemitic attacks and threats was really a "fabricated terrorist plot, essentially a criminal con job."

CBS News - Mar. 10

The Yankees Were the Evil Empire. These Days, Are They Just Another Team?

The team owner Hal Steinbrenner said that baseball essentially consists of two groups of franchises: the Dodgers and everybody else.

The New York Times - Mar. 13

TikTok becomes a tool of choice in cat-and-mouse game between migrant smugglers and authorities

Social media apps like TikTok have become an essential tool for smugglers and migrants alike

ABC News - 4d

Roblox wants to improve discovery for its game creators

Roblox said in a post to its creators that it understands that connecting their experiences with the right players is essential for their success. That's why its working on discovery.

VentureBeat - 2d

Discount retailer Ollie’s adds Big Lots stores, and a jewelry seller retreats from malls

Retailers have responded to a long period of inflation with a renewed emphasis on value over less essential products.

MarketWatch - 2d

Federal judge blocks DOGE's access to Social Security records in blistering ruling

Judge Ellen Hollander said DOGE is "essentially engaged in a fishing expedition" and its methods are like "hitting a fly with a sledgehammer."

NBC News - 1d

Congress’s priorities are clear: Israel military aid over domestic needs

The American public deserves transparency on why cuts are made to essential programs while military aid remains sacrosanct.

The Hill - 9h

Stock volatility poses an 'opportunity,' investment analyst says. Here's why

Stocks have wobbled in 2025. Investors with cash on the sidelines can essentially buy stocks at a discount.

CNBC - 7h

Heat C Bam Adebayo fined $50K for making inappropriate contact with official after controversial ending

Adebayo complained a ref walked away from him during a postgame confrontation Friday.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 8

Secret Service shoot man carrying gun near White House

A man brandished a firearm near the White House, leading to an "armed confrontation," the Secret Service said in a statement.

CBS News - Mar. 9

Trump Lawyer Refuses to Answer Judge’s Questions in Deportation Flight Hearing

The Trump administration tried to have the hearing canceled and sought to remove the judge overseeing it, as White House officials took a confrontational stance.

The New York Times - 2d

A cache of explosives in Sydney provoked antisemitic terrorism fears. Police now say it was faked

Police in Australia say an explosives-filled trailer that politicians earlier described as an antisemitic terrorism plot and a foiled mass casualty event was staged by criminals in a complicated hoax

ABC News - Mar. 10

5 years later, long Covid is still a medical mystery. Here's what scientists have learned.

What causes long Covid? Scientists don't fully understand why some develop disabling chronic complications after recovering from the virus. Clues are emerging.

NBC News - Mar. 11

Did the Longhorns punch their ticket to the NCAA Tournament by beating Texas A&M?

Did the Texas Longhorns men's basketball team ensure a spot in the NCAA Tournament with Thursday's upset win over rival Texas A&M? It's complicated.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

How Zelensky Can Help Ukraine

Different sides of the war in Ukraine reach for different, simple narratives about Mr. Zelensky. The truth has always been more complicated.

The New York Times - Mar. 14

How NY Giants' divergent paths in quest to find next quarterback are set to intersect

The search for a veteran QB and for their future has allowed the NY Giants to go for both separately. It's only going to get more complicated now.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

How to Care for a Loved One With Dementia: 5 Expert Tips

Gene Hackman was cared for by his wife in his final years. Her unexpected death highlights the essential and challenging job of those who care for Alzheimer’s patients.

The New York Times - Mar. 8

What’s in Your Emergency Travel Bag?

Whether you call it a save-the-day stash or an absolute essentials kit, it contains those five or six things that can make or break a vacation.

The New York Times - 3d

E.C.B. Cuts Interest Rates Again, With an Uncertain Path Ahead

Vows by European leaders to increase borrowing to ramp up military spending have reshaped the fiscal picture that the central bank must confront.

The New York Times - Mar. 6

There Is a Liberal Answer to Elon Musk

Right-wing populism thrives on scarcity. The answer is abundance. But a politics of abundance will work only if Democrats confront where their approach has failed.

The New York Times - Mar. 9

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