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Trump passes Clinton, gives longest modern address to joint session of Congress
President Trump on Tuesday night gave the longest address to a joint session of Congress in modern history, surpassing former President Clinton’s previous mark. Trump spoke for nearly 100 minutes ...The Hill - 1d -
FirstFT: Trump declares ‘we are just getting started’ in longest address to Congress in modern times
Also in today’s newsletter, China sets out ambitious growth target and Arab states present alternate Gaza planFinancial Times - 1d -
Meta Will Build the World’s Longest Undersea Cable
Meta’s Waterworth Project will provide internet connectivity on five continents, with landing points in India, the United States, Brazil, and South Africa.Wired - Feb. 19 -
London's longest-serving fire dog to retire
Sherlock joined LFB at only 10 weeks old and it said he is now 100 years old in dog years.BBC News - 6d -
Leigh Bowery Arrives at Tate Modern, Without Labels
A new exhibition about the indefinable performer and designer won’t pigeonhole him, though it will bring his work to a much broader audience.The New York Times - Feb. 22 -
Ten Hag: Modern players offended by criticism
Former Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag has said this generation of professional footballers find criticism offensive and demotivating in direct contrast to players of his era.ESPN - Feb. 26 -
Pistons stomp Celtics for longest winning streak in over a decade
In its previous two seasons, Detroit won 31 games combined. On Wednesday, they won their 33rd game of the season.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 27 -
Adrien Brody breaks the world record for longest Oscars acceptance speech
Adrien Brody, who in 2003 became the youngest person to collect a best actor Oscar, broke another record while accepting his second statuette Sunday.NBC News - 2d -
Climate change is coming for coastlines, from ancient cities to modern California: Study
Climate change-induced seawater intrusions are hastening the collapse of buildings in the ancient Egyptian port city of Alexandria — posing threats similar to those challenging coastal California, ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
‘Traditional flavours and modern ideas’ turn Swedish buns into a TikTok delight
The ‘fantasticallly delicious’ semla has gone from a simple Nordic springtime favourite to a Noma-approved delicacy. The earliest version of the Swedish semla was a 16th-century plain bread bun ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
‘Modern Love’ Podcast: Why Gossiping Could Help Your Love Life
Kelsey McKinney, author of the new book “You Didn’t Hear This From Me: (Mostly) True Notes on Gossip,” talks about the joys and problems gossiping has brought to her relationships.The New York Times - Feb. 25 -
Elon Musk’s Starlink Is Keeping Modern Slavery Compounds Online
A WIRED investigation reveals that criminals who make billions from scam compounds in Myanmar—where tens of thousands of people are enslaved—are using Starlink to get online.Wired - Feb. 27 -
Wyden, Sanders: Federal layoffs threaten organ transplant system modernization
Sens. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) are expressing concern to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that recent layoffs at U.S. health agencies are ...The Hill - 6d -
‘Modern Love’ Podcast: If You Want This Kind of Love, Don’t Expect It to Be Easy
After a difficult divorce, Samaiya Mushtaq found the love of her life — and the courage to support his volunteer work in Gaza.The New York Times - 1d -
Which football teams have gone longest without conceding a goal in the league? | The Knowledge
Plus: short men’s players scoring headers; Young Boys v Old Boys; and failing to go up with great goal differences. Mail us with your questions and answers “ Burnley’s 4-0 win over ...The Guardian - Feb. 26 -
Pistons blow out Celtics to earn eighth straight win, giving them their longest streak in 17 years
The Pistons are now 24-11 in their last 35 gamesCBS Sports - Feb. 27 -
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Cooper Flagg's prep team a 'modern-day Fab Five' had it stuck together
Last year's Montverde Academy team may be one of the best prep teams ever. Could it have made an NCAA tourney run if the players went to the same college?Yahoo Sports - Feb. 21 -
2025 NFL combine: Travis Hunter and the history of modern-day, two-way NFL players
Examining the case of the two-way player in today's NFLCBS Sports - Feb. 25 -
‘Modern Love’ Podcast: Carrie Coon on What Being Worthy of Love Really Means
An actor discusses how family roles can limit our ability to love fully.The New York Times - 5d -
Old-Fashioned Train Heists Yield Modern-Day Loot: Nike Air Jordans
Transnational gangs have been targeting sneakers, wireless gaming headsets and other modern merchandise transported by rail, according to federal prosecutors.The New York Times - 2d
