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How LBJ’s Great Society Program Drove American Innovation
President Lyndon Baines Johnson showed how governments can drive innovation.Inc. - 3d -
2025 Daytona 500: Five longshot drivers to watch in this year's Great American Race
There are five drivers to keep an eye on who could become the latest upset winner in NASCAR's biggest race, the Daytona 500CBS Sports - Feb. 13 -
NASCAR draws stars to Daytona 500 with Trump, Captain America expected at 'Great American Race'
It’s NASCAR’s turn to throw its version of the Super Bowl with Sunday's Daytona 500ABC News - 6d -
2025 Daytona 500 prize money, purse: How much cash is on the line in the Great American Race this weekend
The drivers and teams are competing for a lot of money on Sunday afternoonCBS Sports - 4d -
2025 Daytona 500: Watch as Ryan Preece flips over in wild crash during closing laps of The Great American Race
For the second time, Preece has gone flying through the air on the backstretch at DaytonaCBS Sports - 3d -
The great climate disconnect
New attempts to prolong the fossil fuel era have come at precisely the wrong timeFinancial Times - Feb. 12 -
What is to become of the Great British Garden Centre?
Unreliable weather and patchy trading have led to a wilting of gardening sales — but tea and cakes may yet save the postwar institutionFinancial Times - Feb. 8 -
Musk on Ron Paul as Fed chairman: 'Great idea'
Elon Musk in a post on X appeared to back conservative commentator Charlie Kirk's suggestion that former Rep. Ron Paul (Texas) replace Jerome Powell as chairman of the Federal Reserve. “Great ...The Hill - Feb. 10 -
6 ideas to make the CDC great again
The lack of trust in the nation’s primary public health agency is a tragedy of the CDC’s own doing.The Hill - Feb. 13 -
Political tensions are redoubling Canada’s great hockey anxiety
Canadians have been booing the US anthem for weeks over Trump’s proposed tariffs. But it’s no wonder that tensions boiled over when the US finally met Canada on the ice. As usual, Canadians ...The Guardian - 4d -
US, Canada's brutal clash 'great event for hockey'
Players and coaches across the 4 Nations tournament acknowledged that the clash between Team USA and Team Canada on Saturday was a significant moment for the sport.ESPN - 3d -
Hard and Soft: Dualities That Define Great Business Leaders
Leadership often requires a mix of strength and flexibility. Here’s how to avoid the “too much of a good thing” trap.Inc. - 1d -
Hockey great Hull had CTE, researchers confirm
Bobby Hull, the Hall of Fame forward and two-time NHL MVP who helped the Blackhawks win the Stanley Cup in 1961, had CTE when he died two years ago, researchers at Boston University's CTE Center ...ESPN - 1d -
Do not let Great British Railways crush competition
Labour will damage growth and innovation by curbing independent regulation of the rail networkFinancial Times - 15h -
Kevin Durant’s Pregame Ritual Is a Glimpse Into His Greatness
Watching the Suns star is like watching prime Tiger Woods on the driving range, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - 1h -
Patrick Mahomes, the Super Bowl’s final boss who evolved towards greatness
The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback is one win away from a third-straight championship. But he is a different player from when he first lit up the NFL. Patrick Mahomes is the final boss. Somehow, ...The Guardian - Feb. 7 -
Far-Right Leaders Rally in Spain to ‘Make Europe Great Again’
At a gathering in Madrid, members of Europe’s far-right parties set aside any trepidation they might have about President Trump’s threats and instead focused on a common enemy: the European Union.The New York Times - Feb. 9 -
Colorado's Polis backs Trump's halt on penny production: 'Great move'
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D) on Monday backed President Trump’s direction to halt penny production, calling it a “great move.” On Sunday, Trump announced that he had requested that the Treasury ...The Hill - Feb. 10 -
WATCH: Kayaker stalked by great white shark off New Zealand
A terrified kayaker documented his ordeal as a great white shark stalked him in waters off the coast of New Zealand. He managed to escape unharmed.ABC News - Feb. 11 -
How the CIA used jazz greats as cover for a 1961 coup in Africa
Johan Grimonprez uses archival footage of the period to expose the CIA-backed assassination of Congo leader Patrice Lumumba in 1961.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 12 -
26 Great Gifts for Mom: Ideas for the Best Mother (2025)
There are many kinds of mothers, but these are our favorite picks for the WIRED mom in your life.Wired - Feb. 12 -
KD's current and former teammates on what makes him great
Durant reached 30,000 career points with a pair of free throws in the third quarter vs. the Grizzlies.ESPN - Feb. 12 -
Modi says he aims to 'Make India Great Again'
President Donald Trump and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a joint news conference at the White House, where Modi spoke of his optimism of a good partnership between the U.S. and India, ...NBC News - 6d -
Beyerdynamic Aventho 300 Review: Great Sound, Steep Price
These noise-canceling headphones sound surprisingly great but don’t quite shut out the world.Wired - 6d -
Want to Make a Great First Impression? Science Says Avoid the Novelty Penalty
New isn’t always better. Research shows people prefer familiar narratives, especially when they are easy to understand and relate to.Inc. - 3d -
A ‘great shock’: Julianne Moore’s children’s book under review by Trump administration
The actor’s book Freckleface Strawberry is on a list of library books suspended for a ‘compliance review’ after a presidential executive order. Julianne Moore has said it is a “great shock” to ...The Guardian - 3d -
Schmeichel review – a spirited celebration of Man United’s great Dane
Goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel reflects on his Champions League triumph, on-pitch aggression, double-agent dad and son Kasper in a fan-friendly documentary. This is a pretty respectable entry in the ...The Guardian - 13h -
Missing tomb of Egyptian pharaoh solves one of ancient Egypt's great mysteries
CAIRO — A long lost tomb of an Egyptian pharaoh has been found, the country’s antiquities ministry said Tuesday, answering a great mystery of one of ancient Egypt’s most prosperous eras.NBC News - 2h -
The real threat to American prosperity
Nobel-winning economist Daron Acemoglu on trade wars, tech industry hubris — and how loss of faith in US institutions could spiralFinancial Times - Feb. 8 -
Who are the Americans still in Russian custody?
Russia has released an American teacher imprisoned over what his family said was prescribed medical marijuana, but several other Americans are still detainedABC News - Feb. 11 -
Trump is striking at the heart of American government
President Trump's second term has seen a significant shift towards executive overreach, with policies such as a federal hiring freeze, withdrawal from international aid, and funding freezes, which ...The Hill - 2d -
Millions of Americans dealing with freezing temperatures
Texas is seeing freezing temperatures as millions of Americans deal with snow, sleet and flooding. CBS News Texas' Ken Molestina reports.CBS News - 1d -
Call Of Duty Players Could Make “Great” Drone Pilots, Ukrainian Military Says
A member of the Ukrainian Special Forces UAV (uncrewed aerial vehicles) unit, Typhoon, says that gamers might be better-equipped to pilot drones in real-life conflict than you’d first think. The ...GameSpot - Feb. 7 -
Review: William Kentridge's 'The Great Yes' at the Wallis: A dazzling meditation on a world out of kilter
Enough cannot be said about the singing, the dancing, the costume and production design and more in William Kentridge's chamber opera, in which noted intellectuals and artists flee 1941 France.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 9 -
Super Bowl: Eagles win with all-time great performance as they destroy Chiefs' 3-peat dream
The Eagles are Super Bowl champions for the second time.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 10 -
Minnesota Vikings 2025 NFL offseason preview: A great spot regardless of Sam Darnold, J.J. McCarthy decision
The Vikings, despite their stumble at the finish line, are coming off of their best season in years.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 12 -
Genesis Invitational prize money: Rory McIlroy can pass this all-time great for second in career money
McIlroy is less than $2.2 million shy of the No. 2 spot on the PGA Tour's career money list, meaning a runner-up finish or better could push McIlroy past a certain lefty legend.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 12 -
The great escapism: Everton’s Corner Flag Guy and football’s lasting capacity for joy | Max Rushden
This has been a testing time on a personal level but seeing the euphoria at Goodison reminded me how the game can liberate. The clock at Goodison reads 97.41 (+5). The Everton players, fans, ...The Guardian - Feb. 13 -
No. 1 Auburn's convincing win at No. 2 Alabama has Bruce Pearl's Tigers pacing toward historic greatness
With a month to go before Selection Sunday, Auburn looks to be on a tier to itself and fated for the No. 1 overall seedCBS Sports - 4d -
Julianne Moore on her children's book being restricted at DOD schools: 'It is a great shock'
Actor Julianne Moore says she is surprised that schools overseen by the Department of Defense Education Activity have apparently decided to pull her children's book "Freckleface Strawberry" amid an ...The Hill - 3d
