In An Isolated World, Humans Need to Dance Together More Than Ever – But We're Running Out of Places to Do It | John Harris
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Neglected, derided and exploited more than ever: why won’t the UK protect those who rent a home? | John Harris
Millions face a perfect storm of rising demand, limited supply and politicians who don’t really care enough to ease their plight . Last week, a news story broke about the sheer impossibility of everyday living for millions of people all over the ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
Retirees are more afraid of healthcare than they are of running out of money
Even more scary than running out of money in retirement is paying for healthcare, which can be a major drain on any retiree’s nest egg.MarketWatch - Business -
John Calipari vows to make changes after Kentucky's latest early NCAA tournament exit
In his first comments since the night of his NCAA tournament loss to Oakland, Calipari did not speak like someone whose job was in danger.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
A Filmmaker Needed a Quiet Place to Write. Where Better Than a Tuscan Villa?
Albert Moya has optimized his apartment, part of a 14th-century estate in the hills of Florence, for work and lounging.The New York Times - Top stories -
Irish AD: Independence 'more valuable than ever'
Notre Dame atheltic director Pete Bevacqua told ESPN on Thursday that his school's independent status in football is "more valuable than ever."ESPN - Sports -
Biden and Harris campaign together in North Carolina
In a rare joint campaign appearance, the president and vice president emphasized Democrats' commitment to health care, a key issue in largely rural battleground North Carolina. It comes amid a national debate over whether states should expand ...NBC News - Politics - Joe Biden -
Madison Chock, Evan Bates lead after world championships rhythm dance
Madison Chock and Evan Bates are one program away from a perfect season in ice dance.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Piccioli Exits Valentino and Raises Questions About Humanity in Fashion
Designer change at Valentino and Dries Van Noten raises the question.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
We're Working Less Than We Used to, and That's OK
More workers—and employers—are getting the benefits of a quasi-four-day week than it appears.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Tesla, Netflix and many other big companies pay more to executives than they do in taxes. It’s time to rein them in.
35 major U.S. corporations have paid less than nothing in federal income taxes. Instead, they collectively netted almost $2 billion in refunds.MarketWatch - Business -
Study: ‘gamechanger’ diabetes drugs cost up to 400 times more than needed
Drug companies urged to ‘release stranglehold’ on medicines such as Ozempic and Trulicity, as millions are priced out of treatment. Drug companies are pricing diabetes medicines at almost 400 times the level necessary to make a profit, according ...The Guardian - World -
Bill Nighy: ‘I have danced naked in my front room, but you need shoes to really spin’
The star of The First Omen takes your questions on working as a chimney sweep, finessing his perfect sandwich – and hoping to die in a hail of bullets. There’s an argument that you’re the person James Bond matures into: women still want to sleep ...The Guardian - World -
China will lift tariffs on imports of Australian wine after more than three years, testing the appetite of producers to return to one of the world's most lucrative markets.
China will lift tariffs on imports of Australian wine after more than three years, testing the appetite of producers to return to one of the world’s most lucrative markets.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
Blood-Sugar Tracking Is a Health Trend. Is It a Good Idea?
People without diabetes will soon be able to monitor their glucose levels more easily. It isn’t clear whether they should.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Family of Boeing whistleblower John Barnett speaks out
In a CBS News exclusive interview, the family of a Boeing whistleblower who was found dead earlier this month is speaking out. John Barnett, a former Boeing employee, had been giving evidence in a whistleblower lawsuit against the company. A ...CBS News - Top stories -
‘Attention is All You Need’ creators look beyond Transformers for AI at Nvidia GTC: ‘The world needs something better’
Seven of the eight authors of the Transformers paper, which led to the gen AI boom, gathered to chat at GTC with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang.VentureBeat - Tech -
Having ridden the New York commercial-property boom together, NYCB and Meridian Capital are now in a changed world of higher interest rates and falling building valuations.
Having ridden the New York commercial-property boom together, NYCB and Meridian Capital are now in a changed world of higher interest rates and falling building valuations.The Wall Street Journal - World - New York -
Shirley Henderson: ‘I start off thinking: ‘How will I ever be able to do this?’
The Harry Potter and Bridget Jones star is a dazzlingly versatile performer, with a string of Michael Winterbottom films under her belt, as well as Star Wars, TV’s Happy Valley and an Olivier award. She explains how she keeps on top of it all. It ...The Guardian - World -
What Can You Do if Violence Breaks Out on Your Train or Bus?
Public transportation is not necessarily more dangerous than other settings, but there are some ways that experts recommend to get out of a risky situation.The New York Times - Business -
Family of Boeing whistleblower John Barnett speaks out following his death
John Barnett died earlier this month, in what the coroner called an apparent suicide, just before he was set to resume testifying in a whistleblower lawsuit against Boeing.CBS News - Top stories -
Playground bullies do prosper – and go on to earn more in middle age
Five-decade UK study finds that aggression at school leads to better-paying jobs, while those with emotional instability went on to earn less. Children who displayed aggressive behaviour at school, such as bullying or temper outbursts, are likely ...The Guardian - World -
First-Time Home Buyers in the U.S. Need to Earn More for Starter Homes
Home buyers must earn $75,849 annually to afford the typical U.S. starter home as of February, up 8.2%, or $5,767, from a year earlier, Redfin says.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Review: 'Do Not Expect Too Much From the End of the World' is media satire at its most darkly funny
Romanian writer-director Radu Jude continues a career-long project of dissecting of the compromises of today's corporate world, in which dignity is impossible.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
No Place Like Home: People with Disabilities' Fight to Stay Out of Institutions | CBS Reports
CBS Reports goes to Illinois, which has one of the highest rates of institutionalization in the country, to understand the challenges families face keeping their developmentally disabled loved ones at home.CBS News - Top stories -
A Simple New Technique Could Make Your Eggs More Humane
A system that determines the sex of chicks before they hatch eliminates the need to destroy young males.The New York Times - Top stories -
Ever wonder if a contact center employee is burned out? AI-powered feature in Cisco Webex can help
The AI-powered features include the general availability of a series of generative AI capabilities that Cisco first previewed back in Oct 2023, including the Cisco AI Assistant for Webex which provides summarization and chatbot capabilities.VentureBeat - Tech -
Harry and Meghan speak out after Princess Kate cancer diagnosis
Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, wished Kate, the Princess of Wales, "health and healing" after the royal revealed her cancer diagnosis on Friday.CBS News - World - United Kingdom -
Harry and Meghan reach out to Kate after cancer news
Prince Harry and Meghan say they hope Catherine and her family can heal "privately and in peace".BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
Harris says US has not ruled out 'consequences' if Israel invades Rafah
Kamala Harris suggested there could be "consequences" for Israel if it moves ahead with a Rafah invasion in Gaza, as Netanyahu plansABC News - Top stories - Israel -
MLB predictions for 2024 playoff teams, World Series champs, MVP and more
Here are 2024 MLB season predictions from SNY staff for playoff teams, World Series matchups and winners, and the major awards.Yahoo Sports - Sports - MLB -
2024 MLB predictions: Playoffs, World Series, MVPs and more
The Rotoworld Baseball staff provides their predictions for the 2024 MLB season.Yahoo Sports - Sports - MLB -
Putin’s lethally negligent failure can’t be covered up. The Moscow attack leaves him weaker than ever | Simon Tisdall
The mask of invincibility is slipping ever further, and eventually that will matter. This debacle won’t be forgiven or forgotten. Each time Vladimir Putin messes up, the same question is asked: will it make any difference? Last week’s terrorist ...The Guardian - World -
How Do I Get My Unemployed Brother Out of Our Father’s House?
Four years after being laid off, a man in his 50s is still relying on his father, who just moved into an assisted living facility, for support and housing. Should his sister say something?The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Israel Set Out to Destroy Hamas and Free Hostages---but Worries It Can't Do Both
Israeli society is divided over how to prioritize the country’s two main war aims—destroying Hamas and freeing 130 hostages kidnapped on Oct. 7 last year—and many say the goals are irreconcilable.The Wall Street Journal - World - Israel -
Israeli forces are fighting in more places in the Gaza Strip that they had previously taken and withdrawn from, further extending the struggle with Hamas.
Israeli forces are fighting in more places in the Gaza Strip that they had previously taken and withdrawn from, further extending the struggle with Hamas.The Wall Street Journal - World - Israel -
Nigerian pupils taken in mass abduction freed
Gunmen rode through the school in Kuriga in north-western Nigeria seizing children as young as eight.BBC News - Top stories - Nigeria -
England sewage spills more than double in 2023
Environment Agency data shows sewage spilled into England's waterways for over 3.6 million hours last year.BBC News - Top stories