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There’s a New Way to Count Prime Numbers

To make progress on one of number theory’s most elementary questions, two mathematicians turned to an unlikely source.

Wired - 2h

In Pakistan, Imran Khan’s Followers Are Counting on Trump to Free Him

A Trump ally has called on Pakistan to release the former prime minister from prison, inspiring fervent hope among his supporters.

The New York Times - 1d

Forty years and counting, Lou Mathews knows a tale or two about 'Hollywoodski'

Lou Mathews, author of "L.A. Breakdown" and "Shaky Town," is back with "Hollywoodski," a novelized collection of short stories about a faded screenwriter.

Los Angeles Times - 2d

Trump threats prompt talk of boosting Greenland security

President-elect Trump’s talk of taking over or acquiring Greenland is highlighting bipartisan talks about the need to increase security around the Arctic island and boost defenses in the region. ...

The Hill - 1d

Iran and Russia boost military and intelligence ties

Vladimir Putin and his counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian sign wide-ranging partnership amid confrontation with west

Financial Times - 1d

Sharia pension funds swell amid returns boost

Funds outperform their default peers over the past decade

Financial Times - 1d

Mortgage rules could be eased to boost loans

The £100 limit on contactless cards could also be scrapped, as regulators respond to the prime minister's plea.

BBC News - 2d

How Bidenomics boosted growth but failed Americans

The US economy outperformed its global peers but left citizens feeling worse off, leading many to turn to Donald Trump

Financial Times - 2d

Holyhead port counts the cost of storm damage as services resume

A full daily service to and from Dublin is planned but one of the two ferry berths remain closed.

BBC News - 3d

WATCH: Ja Morant posterizes Victor Wembanyama in one of the coolest dunks ever, but it didn't count

Sadly, Morant's incredible dunk came after the whistle

CBS Sports - 3d

Ja Morant throws down wild one-handed dunk on Victor Wembanyama … that didn’t quite count

The Memphis Grizzlies star came up with a ridiculous poster over Victor Wembanyama after the whistle blew.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Can January really tell the stock market’s future? Let us count the ways.

Looking for bullish signs from the “first five days of January indicator” and the “January barometer.”

MarketWatch - Jan. 11

Hiring boost indicates Trump will inherit healthy economy

The data may help determine whether the Fed will cut interest rates this month.

ABC News - Jan. 10

Crime, comedy and The Count of Monte-Cristo: French flock to cinemas … to watch homegrown films

Cinephiles and industry insiders explain why the most-watched films in 2024 were made in France. The most-watched films in French cinemas last year were a feelgood comedy featuring a cast of ...

The Guardian - Jan. 10

L.A. wildfires have caused more than $135 billion in economic losses — and counting

Fires across Southern California are already one of the most damaging in the states history.

MarketWatch - Jan. 10

Barça face fury after Olmo registration boost

Barcelona are facing criticism from Athletic Club after Dani Olmo and Pau Víctor were granted temporary playing registrations by the country's top sports court.

ESPN - Jan. 9

China bets on kitchen appliances to boost economy

A list of subsidised household goods has been expanded as Beijing tries to increase domestic spending.

BBC News - Jan. 9

Don’t Count Out Human Writers in the Age of AI

The appetite for AI-derived drivel isn’t as strong as many publishers would have you believe, and demand for quality content is growing.

Wired - Jan. 8

Coffee drinkers reap health boost – but only if they do it in the morning

Pre-lunch brewers enjoy lower risk of death, analysis finds, but benefit vanishes among all-day drinkers. People who get their coffee hit in the morning reap benefits that are not seen in those who ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

Israel Needs to Go on the Offensive, Boost Military Spending, Commission Urges

More military spending is needed to orient Israel’s military toward an attack posture, an Israeli government commission warned.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7

Legal cannabis may be boosted by alcohol warning from surgeon general: analyst

An Alliance Global Partners analyst sees opportunities for big consumer packaged goods or alcohol companies to wade into the pot space.

MarketWatch - Jan. 7

Online Holiday Shopping Got an AI Boost, Says Salesforce

Online sales climbed 4 percent in the year-end buying period, as AI-powered chatbots facilitated sales and returns.

Inc. - Jan. 6

Congress to finalize Trump's victory as lawmakers count electoral votes

Congress will convene to count the votes of the Electoral College and formally cement President-elect Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 presidential election.

CBS News - Jan. 6

A 2022 law changed how Congress counts electoral votes. Here's how.

Monday's joint session will be governed by a revised set of procedures that clarify the vice president's role, a change aimed at preventing attempts to overturn election results.

CBS News - Jan. 6

Biden signs bill to boost social security payments for millions of public workers

President says Social Security Fairness Act will benefit ‘Americans who have worked hard all their lives’. Joe Biden has signed into law a measure that boosts social security payments for current ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

Biden signs bill boosting Social Security payments for millions

President Joe Biden is set to sign into law a measure that boosts Social Security payments for current and former public employees

ABC News - Jan. 5

No Jan. 6 disruptions expected as Trump's win boosts Republicans' faith in elections

Four years ago, then-President Donald Trump rallied his supporters to march to the U.S. Capitol and urged his vice president to stop the congressional certification of Democrat Joe Biden's victory

ABC News - Jan. 5

Congress counts electoral votes tomorrow. What to know

Several changes to the electoral vote count have been enacted since a violent mob of Trump supporters stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

CBS News - Jan. 5

Italy’s Meloni boosts ties with Trump in surprise Florida visit

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni made a surprise trip to Florida to meet with Donald Trump late on Saturday, as the key European leader sought to buttress ties with the president-elect before ...

NBC News - Jan. 5

UK altnets count cost of ‘gold rush’ end after collective losses surpass £1bn

Alternative network providers under pressure to demonstrate they can be profitable businesses not just builders

Financial Times - Jan. 5

Freeman, Franklin eye boost to all Black coaches

Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman and Penn State's James Franklin are aware they are on the brink of making history in the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl.

ESPN - Jan. 4

Want to Boost Your Credibility in 2025? Start by Focusing on Yourself

Start the first 90 days of the new year by elevating your self-awareness, self-introduction and self-confidence.

Inc. - Jan. 4

Trump boosts Johnson ahead of Speaker vote

President-elect Trump gave a public boost to Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) hours before House lawmakers vote to determine whether he will keep the gavel to start the next Congress and amid ...

The Hill - Jan. 3

US relaxes green hydrogen rules in race to boost sector

Biden administration’s Treasury delays stricter requirements for claiming tax credits ahead of Trump’s return

Financial Times - Jan. 3

Nvidia’s Market Value Got a $2 Trillion Boost in the AI rally of 2024

The AI chipmaker recorded the largest market cap increase of any publicly listed company in 2024, nearly tripling in value to $3.28 trillion by the end of the year.

Inc. - Jan. 2

Security measures boosted ahead Jimmy Carter funeral in D.C.

Washington, D.C., is bolstering security measures for several big events occurring in the nation's capital, including the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter. CBS News' Skyler Henry has more ...

CBS News - Jan. 2