Didn’t Mind Unusual

I didn’t mind my unusual first name – until I found out it could cost me dearly | Torsten Bell

Research shows that those with easier to pronounce names are more successful in the workplace. Names matter. I’ve written a whole book about our country being called Great Britain at a time when ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Texas State of Mind

From the Chihuahuan Desert to the Pineywoods, what are voters across the Lone Star State thinking about as they cast their ballots?

He Didn’t See Daylight for Five Years

Here are some basics from the Times investigation into Bangladesh’s secret military prison, the “House of Mirrors.”

World - The New York Times - October 17

Inside the Mind of an AI Girlfriend (or Boyfriend)

Dippy, a startup that offers “uncensored” AI companions, lets you peer into their thought process—sometimes revealing hidden motives.

Tech - Wired - October 16

Free Your Mind. The Election Will Follow.

It is essential to carve out space for other things

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

Hiroshima survivor surprised Gaza fighters didn’t win Nobel Peace Prize

World - Yahoo News - October 16

Want to succeed on ‘Shark Tank’? Your best bet may be walk away without a deal.

As the hit show begins its 16th season, it’s clear some entrepreneurs hit it big even when they fail to win over the sharks.

Business - MarketWatch - October 19

JD Vance falsely claims Donald Trump didn’t lose 2020 election

Republican vice-presidential candidate makes baseless claim that ‘big tech rigged the election’. The Republican vice-presidential candidate, JD Vance, told a reporter on Wednesday that there were ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

No, Ukraine and Israel didn’t steal aid from Florida and North Carolina

In other words, guns and ammunition cannot be used to address the damage caused by the hurricanes.

Politics - The Hill - October 18

Kama muta: the powerful emotion you didn’t know you had

Goosebumps, tears, a sense of solidarity… There’s a name for that feeling, and its manifestations – from Swifties handing out friendship bracelets to strong responses to political messaging – can ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

Phil Lesh Didn’t Hold Songs Down. He Lifted Them Higher.

The Grateful Dead bassist found new melodic byways through every song.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 26

Jessica Pegula: We didn’t want a LIV Golf situation in tennis

When the world’s best players backed Saudi Arabia as the host for this weekend’s WTA Finals, one of the motivations was to avoid a LIV Tennis situation.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago

Jackets raise Gaudreau banner on 'emotional night'

Emotions ran high in Columbus on Tuesday night, when the Blue Jackets paid tribute to Johnny Gaudreau and his late brother, Matthew, at their home opener against the Panthers.

Sports - ESPN - October 15

6 Wellness Retreats to Nurture Your Mind and Body

All-inclusive retreats around the world aim to cultivate wellness and longevity though high-tech tests, “biohacking” treatments, meditation, breath work and more.

Business - The New York Times - October 17

Éderson: City have successor in mind if Pep exits

Manchester City goalkeeper Éderson has said he thinks his club have already lined up a successor should Pep Guardiola decide to leave at the end of the season.

Sports - ESPN - October 18

Is It Fascism? A Leading Historian Changes His Mind.

Robert Paxton thought the label was overused. But now he’s alarmed by what he sees in global politics — including Trumpism.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 23

I'm open-minded on England smacking ban, says Education Secretary

Bridget Phillipson tells the BBC that legislation would not be introduced "any time soon".

The Colts Made a Mind-Boggling Decision at Quarterback

In benching Anthony Richardson, it’s clear Indianapolis is content embracing mediocrity, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - 6 days ago

In the East Texas, what's on voters' minds ahead of the election?

A CBS News Texas crew traveled from Marfa to Nacogdoches to try to find the Texas State of Mind.

The Minds Behind the Top Sports Video Game Soundtracks

The songs bind the gameplay experience to moments that go beyond scoring virtual touchdowns or blasting animated home runs.

Sports - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Unusual surge of "walking pneumonia" reported in kids this year

The worst rates of the infection known as "walking pneumonia" or "white lung pneumonia" are in young children ages 2 to 4 years old.

'Unusual' Anglo-Saxon replica of Roman coin found

The Anglo-Saxons "made the whole thing from scratch" rather than reuse an old coin, says an expert.

Virtual Reality Has the Rookie Washington Quarterback Embracing Mind Games

Six weeks into his first season, Jayden Daniels is the talk of the N.F.L.

Sports - The New York Times - October 19

Camping program clears minds and creates possibilities for young men

A program called Camping to Connect gets young men of color out of the city and into the woods, helping them to clear their minds, make connections and create possibilities. NBC News' Rehema Ellis ...

Trump’s vulgar rally ramble fuels questions over his state of mind

Increasingly dark rhetoric comes as presidential candidates start their final pitch to voters in run-up to election day

Business - Financial Times - October 20

Michigan Secretary of State: Bad actors trying to "hack voters' minds"

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson warned Sunday of efforts by bad actors to "hack voters' minds" to spread misinformation ahead of Election Day.

Why Xi Jinping changed his mind on China’s fiscal stimulus

After resisting calls to intervene, Beijing has made a sudden U-turn. But will the package be enough to get the economy back on track?

Business - Financial Times - October 22

In Trump Ad, ‘Not a Thing That Comes to Mind’ Ties Harris to Biden’s Liabilities

Kamala Harris’s hesitancy to put daylight between her and President Biden gave Donald Trump’s campaign a big opening.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 22

Worries about medical bills weigh on voters' minds as election nears

Health care hasn't figured prominently on the campaign trail this fall. These voters wish it would.

How climate-minded voters could impact the 2024 election

Environmental activists are working in battleground states to energize climate-focused voters ahead of Election Day. CBS News senior coordinating producer of climate Tracy Wholf has more.

Letters by Oliver Sacks review – valuable insight into a curious mind

From loving letters to his parents expressing early anxieties to later exchanges with scientific heavyweights, this collection of correspondence only cements Sacks’s legacy as a man of great ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

Harris, Trump tied in North Carolina with Helene weighing on voters' minds: Survey

Vice President Harris and former President Trump are neck-and-neck in North Carolina, as the aftermath of Hurricane Helene weighs on voters' minds, according to a new Elon University Poll. The poll ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Ed Davey 'minded' to vote against assisted dying bill

Sir Ed fears elderly and disabled people might feel pressured to end their lives if they felt like a "burden”.

Faisal Islam: Rachel Reeves doesn’t mind if you don't like her Budget

The Budget is about the long game on the economy and Reeves believes the current pain is a price worth paying.

US Space Force warns of ‘mind-boggling’ build-up of Chinese capabilities

Agency chief Chance Saltzman says Washington must co-operate with allies to counter threats from China and Russia

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Indiana Fever bring back Stephanie White as coach, with championship aspirations in mind

It’s time to turn back the clock in Indiana. After rehiring Kelly Krauskopf — who was the general manager of the Indiana Fever from 2000 to 2017 — in September to be the president of basketball ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 3 days ago

Trump says "I don't mind" if someone had to shoot through media

Former President Donald Trump told rally goers in Pennsylvania that he wouldn't mind if a potential assassination attempt went through the media risers.

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