I’m Bursting Ideas

A Big Idea to Solve America’s Immigration Mess

Fixing America’s broken immigration system starts with acknowledging that the United States needs more people.

The New York Times - 51m

AI Social Media Users Are Not Always a Totally Dumb Idea

Meta’s AI characters users might seem useless, but fake social media users can sometimes offer valuable insights into real human behavior.

Wired - 2d

My Brother and Sister-in-Law No Longer Want to Put Me Up. I’m Hurt!

A reader feels stung by her brother and his wife’s cooling to an idea that they had once seemed open to: hosting her once a month when she commutes to a faraway office job.

The New York Times - 2d

Plane crash-lands and bursts into flames in Kenya, killing 3 on the ground

Yahoo News - 1h

I’m blindsided by IRMAA. How do I avoid these extra Medicare charges?

A reader is trying to plan ahead, but can’t find the information they need

MarketWatch - 2h

Trump: 'I’m going to give you a report on drones about one day into the administration'

President-elect Trump is vowing to provide the public with transparency on the recent uptick in mystery drone sightings, suggesting information would be available "about one day" into his second ...

The Hill - 4h

‘I’m bursting with ideas’: Michael Sheen launches new national theatre for Wales

Welsh star promises big, bold plays that bring vital ‘under-explored’ stories about Wales to life. Michael Sheen, a global star of screen and stage, is spearheading a new national theatre for ...

The Guardian - 12h

‘I’m rich beyond my wildest dreams’: I’m 66 and inherited $500,000. How do I make sure this money lasts?

“Should I buy an investment property? Stocks? CDs?”

MarketWatch - 1d

Dining across the divide: ‘I’m angry about elderly, supposedly celibate priests giving women advice on reproductive health’

They may not have seen eye to eye on abortion and assisted dying, but could American politics unite them?. Allison, 63, Edinburgh . Occupation Former policy manager. Currently “economically ...

The Guardian - 1d

I Quit Drinking Four Years Ago. I’m Still Confronting Drinking Culture.

Yes, you can become sober and remain social.

The New York Times - 1d

Kelce scoffs at idea K.C. lost to end Cincy's hopes

Travis Kelce scoffed at the notion that the Chiefs rested their starters in order to keep the Bengals out of the playoffs.

ESPN - 1d

With Trump taking office, some Democrats and pro-immigration groups ponder new ideas

There's momentum among pro-immigration groups and some Democrats for policies that would move the party to the right on immigration.

NBC News - 1d

Neymar playing with Messi and Suárez in Miami is a fascinating idea. But is it a good one?

The former Barcelona teammates getting together for one last hurrah in MLS would draw in the fans. But injuries have taken their toll on the Brazilian. Lionel Messi’s Florida sanctuary for former ...

The Guardian - 2d

Neymar playing with Messi and Suárez in Miami is a fascinating idea. But is it a good one?

The former Barcelona teammates getting together for one last hurrah in MLS would draw in the fans. But injuries have taken their toll on the Brazilian

Yahoo Sports - 2d

I’m the executor of my 90-year-old aunt’s estate. A neighbor threatened me and wants to buy her house. What should I do?

“I believe she doesn’t have that much time left.”

MarketWatch - 2d

I’m 57 with 7-year-old twins and a stay-at-home wife with $0 in her own retirement savings. We’re focused on financial aid for the kids.

“Our only debt is $100,000 left on our mortgage, which should be paid off in nine years.”

MarketWatch - 2d

What a Crazy Idea: No One Will Ever Watch Videos on a Phone!

Innovative ideas often sound crazy at first. But that’s just part of the process. Here’s the proven equation for innovation success.

Inc. - 2d

Canada's Conservative leader slams Trump's '51st state' idea

Pierre Poilievre, leader of Canada’s Conservative Party, shot back at President-elect Trump’s idea of making his country America’s 51st state. “Canada will never be the 51st state. Period. We are a ...

The Hill - 2d

12:30 Report — Trump presses idea of taking over Greenland

{beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Tuesday. Washington, D.C., just looks so magical from the snow. Another winter storm is possible this weekend, but that’s still up in the air (ha, get it?). Here’s what’s ...

The Hill - 2d

Athletics outfielder Lawrence Butler has an NBA-inspired idea for how to celebrate wins in Sacramento

The Sacramento Kings light a huge beam after wins and Butler thinks the A's should do the same

CBS Sports - 3d

Kash Patel’s Maga kids’ book is embarrassing. I should know – I’m a children’s author

The Plot Against the King, a thinly veiled take on the ‘stolen’ 2020 election, has a few hits and lots of misses. You don’t have to agree with someone’s politics to appreciate their writing. Roald ...

The Guardian - 3d

Mirra Andreeva: ‘I would say that I’m still a kid sometimes. I can be a pain’

The 17-year-old grand slam semi-finalist on shedding tears, learning on the job and annoying Conchita Martínez. In the final weeks of her first season competing at the highest level of professional ...

The Guardian - 3d

The big idea: can what you eat change your mind?

From designer drinks to dodgy leftovers, our brain responds to food in surprising ways. Probiotic drinks, brain-boosting superfoods, gut-healthy snack bars: every day we’re bombarded with ...

The Guardian - 4d

Tyres burst as Etihad pilot aborts Melbourne take-off at last moment

Yahoo News - 4d

Can't-Miss Play: 58-yard burst! Cam Akers burns Lions for his longest run since 2020

Minnesota Vikings running back Cam Akers burns the Detroit Lions for a 58-yard burst which is his longest run since his rookie year in the 2020 NFL regular season.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

I’m from Japan, home to some of the world’s longest living people: What I eat for breakfast every day

Japanese nutritionist and longevity expert Michiko Tomioka shares her favorite "medicinal multigrain rice" breakfast to start her day.

CNBC - 5d

Congestion pricing is a New York idea.

A Columbia University economist, William Vickrey, proposed charging varying tolls for roads and subways in the 1950s.

The New York Times - 5d

Julian Lennon: ‘I’m not part of the Beatles inner circle – I never have been’

The musician and photographer on escaping the shadow of his father, writing a memoir with a difference, and why his days of wallowing are over. Born in Liverpool, Julian Lennon, 61, was raised ...

The Guardian - 5d

Sunday with Paddy McGuinness: ‘I’m a double carb man’

The radio presenter talks about his meaty Sunday dinners, condiments, trimmings, being spoiled as a child and doing what he’s told as a dad. Sunday routine? I get up, do the kids’ breakfasts and ...

The Guardian - 5d

Anatomy of a birdie: Collin Morikawa, caddie prove why on-course mics are great idea

Morikawa and his caddie, J.J. Jakovac, had an interesting back-and-forth while sizing up an approach shot Saturday at The Sentry – and it led to a birdie.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

I’m 72 and trying to hire a financial adviser, but I feel tricked about the fees

A reader says the final agreement they gave him to sign did not include the pricing they negotiated.

MarketWatch - 6d

Paul Goldschmidt, joining Yankees, says of his 2024 season with Cardinals: ‘I’m better than this’

Paul Goldschmidt went through a miserable first four months last year, including a career-worst 0-for-32 slide that ended with a May 11 ninth-inning single to avoid his first five-strikeout game.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3

This play's abortion scene made grown men faint – and I’m thrilled it’s about to get a bigger audience | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

Annie Ernaux’s The Years is transferring to the West End. It’s about time the arts confront the way women’s bodies work. Following a sold-out run at the Almeida theatre, this month The Years – a ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

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