Hiker Discovers First

California researchers discover mysterious, gelatinous new sea slug

More than two decades after spotting a mysterious, gelatinous, bioluminescent creature swimming in the deep sea, California researchers this week announced that it was a new species of sea slug

Tech - ABC News - Yesterday

A brown dwarf discovered 30 years ago is actually twins circling each other

Scientists say a celestial object discovered decades ago is actually twins orbiting each other

Tech - ABC News - October 16

Meet Eric Morris, QB guru who discovered Heisman contender Cameron Ward and has North Texas in AAC contention

Three of the top five national leaders in total offense were coached by Morris

Sports - CBS Sports - October 22

19-year-old employee was found dead in Walmart walk-in oven by her mother

The 19-year-old Walmart employee who was found dead in the store’s walk-in oven in Canada was discovered by her mother, who also worked there, according to a community fundraiser for the family.

Legendary ‘Letterman’ and ‘Daily Show’ producer on discovering hidden talent on the job — and in herself — at 65

Madeleine Smithberg is used to identifying talent, but now the tables are turning.

Business - MarketWatch - October 26

Scientists Just Discovered Diving Headfirst Into Your Workday Will Make You Significantly More Productive

Granted, the study focused on workout performance–but the takeaway applies to work as well.

Business - Inc. - October 28

Scientists Just Discovered a Super Easy Way to Increase the Health Benefits of Your Daily Walk

Want to maximize the health benefits of your daily walk? Forget step counts and try this easy research-backed trick.

Business - Inc. - October 29

Lost Chopin waltz discovered in New York museum after almost 200 years

Hidden for nearly two centuries, a mysterious waltz believed to be written by Frédéric Chopin has been discovered in a New York museum - could this be a lost masterpiece?

Cambodian archaeologists discover a dozen centuries-old sandstone statues at Angkor UNESCO site

Archaeologists in Cambodia have unearthed a dozen centuries-old sandstone statues in a “remarkable discovery” at the Angkor World Heritage Site near the city of Siem Reap

Entertainment - ABC News - October 30

How a PhD Student Discovered a Lost Mayan City From Hundreds of Miles Away

WIRED spoke with the researchers responsible for the discovery of Valeriana, a lost Maya city in the middle of the jungle of Campeche.

Tech - Wired - November 2

Why discovering your ancestral roots can help you to truly feel like yourself

Since the age of six Greta Solomon knew she was a writer, but gained a richer sense of self when she discovered her ancestors were gifted storytellers too. There’s a photo somewhere – taken to ...

World - The Guardian - November 3

Scientists Just Discovered a Guaranteed Way to Live Longer, Healthier, and Smarter. But It Will Require (Literally) Heavy Lifting

Research shows you can influence your genes to crack the longevity code.

Business - Inc. - November 7

Sunken U.S. WWII ship known as 'Dancing Mouse' is found after 80 years

An American World War II warship that played a key role in Allied campaigns in the Pacific has been discovered at the bottom of the Indian Ocean more than 80 years after it was sunk.

Scientists Just Discovered the Big 5 Personality Traits You Need to Be Successful at Different Jobs

A new study analyzed 70,000 people and 250 careers to create a free test that matches Big 5 personality traits to suitable jobs.

Business - Inc. - Yesterday

Neuroscientists Just Discovered a Specific Type of Exercise Can Make You Stay Smarter, and for Much Longer

Your brain naturally rewires itself as you age—but research shows it doesn’t have to, and not as quickly.

Business - Inc. - 21 hours ago

I delved into my family's history – and discovered a long-hidden secret. But was it mine to tell? | Marisa Bate

I wanted to learn more about my mother. But when her half-brother that I knew nothing about got in touch, I was faced with an agonising decision. I’m sitting in my great-aunt’s retirement home on ...

World - The Guardian - 19 hours ago

It Was Love After First Flight

Lindsay Bennie heeded Victoria Williams’s call for a Valentine’s date, but they were hundreds of miles apart. Once they finally met, “our connection was instantaneous,” Ms. Bennie said.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 18

Fatal First Date

A couple’s first date ends with an ambush. Both are shot. Can the only survivor identify the shooter? "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.

FirstFT: Trump’s first appointment

Also in today’s newsletter, Fed cuts rates and Citi revamps wealth banker pay

World - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Harris and Trump court voters outside of their base

The Fox News interview is part of a media blitz by Vice President Kamala Harris as she seeks to gain an edge in a race that appears to have settled into a dead heat.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 17

OpenAI hires first chief economist

OpenAI hired its first-ever chief economist to examine the economic impacts of artificial intelligence (AI), the ChatGPT maker announced Tuesday. Aaron “Ronnie” Chatterji, a professor of business ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

To be the first at anything is an unbelievable honour - Anderson

Viv Anderson discusses his life, career and how it felt becoming the first black man to play for the senior England team.

Sneak peek: Fatal First Date

A couple's first date ends with an ambush. Both are shot. Can the only survivor identify the shooter? "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports Saturday, Nov. 2 at 10/9c on CBS and streaming ...

Trump Makes His First Moves

Also, an attack on Israeli soccer fans. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Trump Had It Easy the First Time

A host of problems that will need more subtle and sophisticated uses of force and coercive diplomacy will confront the new president.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

First They Built a Relationship. Then They Built a Brand.

When Barry Bordelon and Jordan Slocum connected on Grindr, becoming the Brownstone Boys was not on their bingo card.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - Yesterday

First migrants arrive at Italian asylum centre in Albania

World - Yahoo News - October 16

Microplastics found in dolphin breath for first time – study

Research suggests the marine animals are inhaling pollutants when they come up for air, with even rural populations affected. Microplastics have been found in dolphin breath for the first time, ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

Steelers' Wilson takes first-team reps in practice

Russell Wilson took first-team reps in Wednesday's practice, but Mike Tomlin remained mum when asked about who will start Sunday's game vs. the Jets.

Sports - ESPN - October 16

Israel Strikes Near Beirut for First Time in Days

There were also attacks in southern Lebanon that killed at least 19 people. Israel’s military said the strikes were aimed at Hezbollah targets. They came on the same day the Lebanese health ...

World - The New York Times - October 17

Meta fires staff for abusing $25 meal credits

Workers used benefits to buy acne pads, wine glasses and laundry detergent

Business - Financial Times - October 17

'Yeah, this is in': Ionescu's logo 3 has Liberty up 2-1

Sabrina Ionescu hit a tiebreaking 3-pointer from 28 feet with 1 second left and Breanna Stewart scored 30 points to help the Liberty beat the Lynx 80-77 on Wednesday night, taking a 2-1 lead in the ...

Sports - ESPN - October 17

EY slims workforce for first time in 14 years

Slowdown in demand for consulting services leads Big Four accounting firm to post weakest revenue growth since 2010