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Hopes are high that home builders will fix America’s housing crisis. But the data tell a different story.
Construction of new homes jumped in December, but a look at 2024 overall shows builders weren’t ramping up construction despite strong demand.MarketWatch - Jan. 18 -
‘I knew I was overexercising and not eating enough’: novelist Emma Healey on the dark side of self-control
Her bestselling debut Elizabeth Is Missing was inspired by her grandmother’s dementia. Now the novelist has drawn from her own experiences for a thriller about the power dynamic between personal ...The Guardian - Jan. 18 -
Book excerpt: Washington hostess Perla Mesta, "The Woman Who Knew Everyone"
Bestselling author Meryl Gordon's biography tells the story of the socialite and political savant, whose gift for hosting parties in the nation's capital made her one of the most famous women in ...CBS News - Jan. 17 -
After the ceasefire, Gazans face a different kind of war. But we’re still clinging to hope | Al-Meqdad Jamil Meqdad
Thousands of Palestinians are homeless, their houses reduced to rubble. It could take decades to rebuild their lives. Al-Meqdad Jamil Meqdad is a writer and researcher from Gaza working in ...The Guardian - Jan. 17 -
House parties offer differing priorities on opening day
The House of Representatives adopted rules for the 119th Congress that included changes to its standing procedures and the introduction of 12 policy-related bills, while Democrats proposed two ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
I knew one day I’d have to watch powerful men burn the world down – I just didn’t expect them to be such losers | Rebecca Shaw
Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg’s desperation to be cool as they suck up to Donald Trump is so cringe it makes my skin crawl. I don’t know if anyone else has noticed this but everything seems to be ...The Guardian - Jan. 16 -
The LA fires: ways to make a difference
Hot meals and hotel discounts for evacuees, first-responder donations, and charities sheltering animalsFinancial Times - Jan. 16 -
Trump 2.0 is radically different, and could be more potent
The President-elect Trump who will take the oath of office on Monday is a radically different figure than the one who shook up Washington eight years go. This Trump knows more about how Washington ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
Macuga sisters Sam, Lauren and Alli all in different ski events, aim for family reunion at Olympics
The Macuga sisters Sam, Lauren and Alli all compete in a different ski discipline and all three could very well make the U.S. team for the Milan-Cortina Olympics next winterABC News - Jan. 15 -
3M knew firefighting foams containing PFAS were toxic, documents show
Exclusive: Newly uncovered documents reveal chemicals giant was aware ‘environmentally neutral’ products did not biodegrade. The multibillion-dollar chemicals company 3M told customers its ...The Guardian - Jan. 15 -
Users worried about TikTok ban appear to be downloading a different Chinese social media app
Chinese social media app RedNote is at the top of Apple's app store, underscoring concerns that TikTok will soon be effectively banned in the U.S.CNBC - Jan. 13 -
Watch: A tale of one street, two very different outcomes
John Sudworth returns to the road where firefighters had to let one side burn and save the other.BBC News - Jan. 13 -
DDR4 vs. DDR5 RAM: What's the Difference?
Which type of RAM should you buy? Here are the differences explained in nerdy detail.Wired - Jan. 13 -
Baltimore believes this year is different. A 250 lb. wrecking ball is why
The narrative surrounding Lamar Jackson and Baltimore in recent years is that they flop in the playoffs. Enter Derrick Henry and his unstoppable brand of football.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 12 -
Sunday with Jo Malone: ‘I’m always wearing four or five different fragrances’
The perfumer and her husband enjoy life in Dubai, with its silk shops, water workouts, large lunches and friends who are like family. Up early? I’m not the earliest of risers, but I live in Dubai ...The Guardian - Jan. 12 -
New Orleans attack would’ve had ‘completely different outcome’ if steel barriers were used, inventor says
Peter Whitford says Archer barriers, which the city had stored away, have record of stopping vehicle rammings. The deadly New Year’s Day truck attack in New Orleans “would have had a completely ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
As a Climate Scientist, I Knew It Was Time to Leave Los Angeles
After the Bobcat fire, the area no longer felt safe.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
How NFL overtime works in the playoffs: Explaining the difference between postseason and regular-season rules
The NFL's overtime rules undergo a slight change once the playoffs startCBS Sports - Jan. 10 -
Colts GM Chris Ballard says we knew 'it was going to be a roller coaster' when drafting Anthony Richardson
The Colts' second-year quarterback hasn't been able to stay on the field or play consistently when he's been out thereCBS Sports - Jan. 10 -
A culture that's ready for a different kind of close-up
Manuel Betancourt's new book, 'Hello Stranger,' explores what makes us human and the ways in which we avoid 'making contact.'Los Angeles Times - Jan. 10 -
Does a Soccer Ball Really Make a Difference to Performance? It’s Complicated.
The manager of Arsenal complained about the ball after his team lost.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
Arteta laments 'different' Cup ball in Arsenal loss
Mikel Arteta has suggested Arsenal's failure to adapt to the Carabao Cup ball was a factor in Tuesday's 2-0 semifinal, first leg defeat to Newcastle United.ESPN - Jan. 8 -
'Shifting Gears' brings Tim Allen back to TV, along with some familial political differences
Tim Allen stars as a curmudgeonly father and Kat Dennings as his estranged daughter in this ABC multicam sitcom that features some sociopolitical humor.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 8 -
What was Jimmy Carter like from those who knew him?
Former President Jimmy Carter's casket arrived in Washington, D.C., and was taken to the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday. Nick Steen, who led Carter's Secret Service detail, Terry Adamson, Carter's ...CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Eagles' Jordan Davis says this aspect of 2024 team makes it different than Philly playoff teams of years past
Davis says this Eagles team is more connected than previous versionsCBS Sports - Jan. 7 -
Biden Left Us With a ‘Prius Economy.’ It’s Time for Something Different.
Climate impacts are fueling the cost-of-living crisis, especially for the poor and working class.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
Biden and Trump offer vastly different choices on Americans to admire
President Biden's list of outstanding Americans honored with the Presidential Citizens Medal and the Presidential Medal of Freedom stands in stark contrast to President-elect Trump's Cabinet ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
'The Substance,' 'A Different Man': What lessons does body horror try to teach?
Body-horror films have been around since the silent era. Ultimately, they all ask us to consider the idea at their heart: authenticity.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 7 -
Rachel Morrison thought she knew what directing would be like. Then she got in the ring
Pioneering female cinematographer Rachel Morrison worked on films including 'Black Panther.' Then she stepped into the ring as director on 'The Fire Inside,' her feature debut.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 7 -
Want to Make a Big Difference by Taking a Really Small Step? Embrace the Starfish Rule
A timeless story about making a difference, however small.Inc. - Jan. 7 -
New Orleans officials knew risk years before Bourbon Street attack
A confidential report warned that bollards needed to be fixed. New Orleans didn't start to replace them for five years.CBS News - Jan. 6 -
Amorim hails Manchester United’s different mentality in draw at Liverpool
Manager demands more of the same after 2-2 draw ‘Training and match, we need to face every day like that’ Ruben Amorim said Manchester United’s mentality was key to a vast improvement against ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
Chick-fil-A's waffle fries may taste different: Here's why
The chain says it has been testing "a slight adjustment" to its waffle fries for roughly a year.The Hill - Jan. 5 -
Trump Sees the U.S. as a ‘Disaster.’ The Numbers Tell a Different Story.
President Biden is bequeathing his successor a nation that by many measures is in good shape, even if voters remain unconvinced.The New York Times - Jan. 5 -
Start the rebuilding work, Keir Starmer, and show us you’re different to the last bunch of cowboys | Isabel Hardman
Setting up yet another commission on social care is an extreme example of Labour putting off the promised urgent repairs. Is this really going to be the year that the government “gets things done”? ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
TikTok knew its livestreaming feature allowed child exploitation, state lawsuit alleges
Company’s own inquiry found money laundering and children performing sexualized acts for digital currency. TikTok has long been aware that its video livestream feature has been misused to harm ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
Take Part in Veganuary and You Might See Yourself Differently
The ritual of giving up animal products for a month leads participants to see both meat and themselves in a different way, and could have lasting effects on people’s diets.Wired - Jan. 4 -
Wildfire Smoke Is Even More Dangerous Than Anyone Knew
Smoke exposure, researchers have found, raises the risk of dementia, poor mental health, fertility problems, and neurodegenerative diseases.Wired - Jan. 4