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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 -
How LBJ’s Great Society Program Drove American Innovation
President Lyndon Baines Johnson showed how governments can drive innovation.Inc. - 3d -
The great climate disconnect
New attempts to prolong the fossil fuel era have come at precisely the wrong timeFinancial Times - Feb. 12 -
The new AI arms race
America and China are vying for dominance, while Europe tries to competeFinancial Times - Feb. 12 -
DOGE’s Race to the Bottom
Elon Musk’s takeover of US government agencies has happened at remarkable speeds. That’s the point.Wired - Feb. 13 -
Greyhound racing to be banned in Wales
Labour ministers say the sport - which has one track in Wales - will be banned as soon as possible.BBC News - 2d -
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 -
Haaland jumps into New Mexico governor's race
Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland is formally jumping into the race to become the Land of Enchantment’s governor. She announced her campaign on Tuesday morning with a video posted online. In ...The Hill - Feb. 11 -
Cook finds Republicans with advantage in 2026 Senate races
The election handicapper Cook Political Report found Republicans with an advantage to keep control of the Senate in the 2026 midterm elections in its initial ratings set for next year. The ratings ...The Hill - Feb. 12 -
What has derby drama done to title race?
Liverpool remain in the driving seat for the Premier League title, but how does their run in compare to Arsenal's?BBC News - Feb. 12 -
Starting lineups for Daytona 500 Duel qualifying races
Here is the field will be ordered at the green flag in the two 60-lap events at Daytona International Speedway.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 13 -
She’s Trying to Stay Ahead of Alzheimer’s, in a Race to the Death
In the Netherlands, doctors and dementia patients must negotiate a fine line: Assisted death for those without capacity is legal, but doctors won’t do it.The New York Times - 2d -
Joe Gibbs Racing fined $100K for modified spoiler
Daytona 500 pole-winner Chase Briscoe was dealt a major penalty Wednesday when NASCAR said Joe Gibbs Racing had a modified spoiler on the No. 19 Toyota in time trials.ESPN - 18h -
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
