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Finding 314 Things the Government Might Know About You
Two reporters spent over a month compiling and analyzing information about the reams of data the U.S. government collects about Americans.The New York Times - 7h -
What to know about Harvey Weinstein's #MeToo retrial
Five years after Harvey Weinstein was convicted of rape and hauled to jail in handcuffs, the disgraced movie mogul returns to a Manhattan courthouse Tuesday for a new trial covering the very same ...ABC News - 2d -
Saudi Arabian Grand Prix: Schedule predictions, stats
All you need to know as Formula 1 heads to Jeddah in Saudi Arabia for round five of the 2025 season.ESPN - 12h -
Neutrinos Are Shrinking, and That’s a Good Thing for Physics
A new estimate of the ghostly particle’s maximum possible mass brings physicists a tad closer to understanding the universe.The New York Times - 6d -
Comcast launches five-year price guarantee for Xfinity internet customers
Comcast is introducing the option to choose a five-year price guarantee when customers sign up for a new Xfinity Internet package.VentureBeat - 1d -
College baseball's next big thing: Rintaro Sasaki
Rintaro Sasaki chose to play for Stanford over going pro in Japan, so what exactly brought him to college baseball?ESPN - 10h -
What to Know About Trump’s Antitrust Efforts Against Tech Giants
The Trump administration will take Meta to court this week, continuing an aggressive effort to rein in the power of the biggest tech companies. Here’s what to know.The New York Times - 3d -
A Post-College Romance With a Five-Year Intermission
Lauren Lockett and Jordan Miller went from Stanford friends to something more — but when she was ready to define the relationship, he wasn’t. Time apart brought them back together.The New York Times - 4d -
Five key takeaways from Supreme Court ruling
BBC social affairs editor Alison Holt looks at what the key takeaways of the Supreme Court ruling are.BBC News - 10h -
What to Know About Today’s Meth
The highly addictive drug, manufactured almost exclusively by Mexican cartels, is more dangerous than ever. Its use has been surging across the country. Unlike fentanyl, there are no medicines that ...The New York Times - 14h -
What to know about U.S., Iran's talks to deescalate nuclear tensions
Saturday, the words "constructive" and "positive" were used to describe talks aimed at defusing nuclear tensions between the U.S. and Iran. Leigh Kiniry has the latest on the negotiations.CBS News - 4d -
Nintendo Switch 2 Backward Compatibility: What You Need to Know
Bad news for fans of cardboard VR headsets, though.Wired - 15h -
Ask questions, practice and know when to make an exit: how to start a conversation
Socializing can be hard, especially starting a conversation with a stranger – here are some tips from experts. Humans are social creatures – we live in groups, rely on others to survive and ...The Guardian - 12h -
What to know as a judge considers the Menendez brothers’ life sentences for their parents’ murders
Erik and Lyle Menendez are expected to appear virtually in a Los Angeles courtroom beginning Thursday for two-day hearing that will examine whether they should be freed.NBC News - 3h -
34 Best Family Board Games (2025): Catan, Onitama, Codenames
From monsters to kittens to strategy games, these sets will liven things up on nights when everyone is tired of screens.Wired - 2d -
Surprise teams, contenders and OU's quest to five-peat: Big questions for the rest of the softball season
Is anyone outpitching NiJaree Canady? Which teams are serious contenders? Bill Connelly dives into the 2025 college softball season thus far.ESPN - 12h -
Business Leadership Tip: Listen to Your Mom!
Five ways your customer feedback will ensure your success.Inc. - 1d -
Spencer Strider makes MLB strikeout history in Braves ace's first major-league start since 2024 UCL surgery
Strider allowed two runs in five innings against the Blue Jays WednesdayCBS Sports - 7h -
How Do the iPhone 16E and Google Pixel 9A Compare to More Expensive Models?
With tariffs threatening to drive up the costs of most things, the new entry-level phones from Apple and Google present a timely opportunity to save some bucks.The New York Times - 6d -
'I know how badly they want to win': How the Senators grew into being a playoff team
Ottawa is back in the postseason for the first time since 2017 -- with plans to make it an annual occurrence.ESPN - 30m -
Viral videos claim luxury bags are made in China, is it true?
BBC Verify's Jake Horton looks into the truth behind the claims, and what we know about how luxury goods are made.BBC News - 11h -
Is the stock market open on Good Friday? Does the post office deliver mail?
Bond markets will close early on Thursday. Here’s what else you need to know.MarketWatch - 50m -
NBA postseason preview: Stars, matchups and X factors that could decide the champion
Everything you need to know about the teams battling it out in the postseason, including first-round matchups.ESPN - 2h -
The 25 most memorable moments we saw at Coachella 2025
From Lady Gaga's rock opera to surprise appearances by Queen's Brian May and politician Bernie Sanders, these are the most memorable things our staff saw at Coachella's first weekend.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
‘We Are Not Programmed to Die,’ Says Nobel Laureate Venki Ramakrishnan
The structural biologist, who has devoted his life to studying the processes behind aging, discusses the surprising things he has learned and the public misunderstandings about longevity.Wired - 1d -
‘A self-described art thief’: how Wayne Thiebaud channeled other artists
The late painter was known for his masterly reinterpretations of famous works but also his own, wide-ranging originals. Probably the most famous thing that Pablo Picasso never said was: “Good ...The Guardian - 11h -
Sarah Palin’s Libel Trial Against The New York Times Begins
In opening statements, lawyers for Sarah Palin and The Times each presented arguments on whether the editorial board had published a statement knowing it was false.The New York Times - 1d -
Israeli strike destroys part of hospital in Gaza City
The Diocese of Jerusalem, which runs Al-Ahili hospital, said the medical building has been hit five times since the start of the war in November 2023CBS News - 3d -
Kevin Kelsy scores in each half to lead Timbers to 4-2 victory over Sporting KC
Kevin Kelsy scored in each half as the Portland Timbers upped their unbeaten streak to five with a 4-2 victory over Sporting Kansas CityABC News - 3d -
Back Market and iFixit Want You to Use Your Phone for at Least 5 Years
Back Market and iFixit are partnering to encourage consumers to keep their phones in service for at least five years—and to pressure manufacturers to extend smartphone support to 10 years.Wired - 15h -
A machine using ultrasound and AI can gauge the fattiness of a tuna fish
Seafood lovers know the fatty marbling is what makes tuna sashimi and sushi so tasty, so for the industry, it’s the fish’s level of fattiness that’s used to judge its quality and pricingABC News - 6d -
How to Watch the Lyrids Meteor Shower
The second major meteor shower of the year starts today and peaks on the night of April 21–22. Here’s everything you need to know to watch it and the many other showers that will appear in 2025.Wired - 1d -
What Is DHGate, and Should You Use It?
A Chinese ecommerce app has shot up the App Store rankings in response to Donald Trump’s tariff changes. It’s as safe as the next online marketplace—but as with all of them, buyers should know what ...Wired - 12h -
All Runes In RuneScape Dragonwilds And How To Get Them
Any veteran of the RuneScape franchise knows how invaluable runes are. They are used to perform dozens of crucial and useful actions in RuneScape, and no matter how many you have, you could always ...GameSpot - 9h -
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy hails ‘good progress’ on minerals deal talks
Ukrainian president says legalities almost finalised and officials signal US concessions in talks that are progressing ‘quite fast’; deadly Shahed strike on Dnipro. What we know on day 1,149. ...The Guardian - 4h -
Ancelotti: Madrid future in doubt after UCL exit
Carlo Ancelotti said he "doesn't know" if Real Madrid's 2-1 Champions League defeat to Arsenal on Wednesday was his last game in charge of Madrid in the competition.ESPN - 3m -
Kidnapping charges dropped against college students in ‘Catch a Predator’ fad
A judge has dismissed conspiracy and kidnapping charges against five Massachusetts college students who were accused of plotting to lure a man to their campus through a dating app and then seizing ...ABC News - Apr. 9 -
Bulls get ready for NBA play-in game with 122-102 win over 76ers in regular-season finale
Kevin Huerter hit five 3-pointers and scored 18 points and the Chicago Bulls warmed-up for the play-in game with a 122-102 win over the Philadelphia 76ersABC News - 3d -
Facing cancer and blindness, L.A.'s Alex Duong fights to keep his sight and stand-up spirit
The comic, who has also been a Door Guy at the Comedy Store, was told that his rare cancer has a low survival rate, five years. Recently the L.A. comedy scene rallied behind him with a GoFundMe to ...Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Spotify running again after users around world report problems
Audio streaming app confirms service restored following more than five hours of disruption. Tens of thousands of Spotify users around the world reported being unable to stream music on the app, ...The Guardian - 11h