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Science - The New York Times
Scientists Found a Surprising Way to Make Fungus Happy
The discovery that sound improves the growth rate of beneficial fungus suggests that dirges in the dirt may help restore forests.Yesterday -
Tech - Wired
Meta’s Movie Gen Makes Convincing AI Video Clips
The next frontier in generative AI is video—and with Movie Gen, Meta has now staked its claim.Yesterday - Entertainment -
Politics - The Hill
Russia and China are making political inroads in Central America
Putin has managed to forge alliances with many Central American politicians and governments, in a region characterized by strongmen and weak institutions.Yesterday - China -
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Tech - Wired
Making an RSV Vaccine Was Hard. Getting People to Take It Is Even Harder
New vaccines could help stem the spread of respiratory syncytial virus, but there are already huge inequities in access and uptake.Yesterday -
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Tech - Wired
The Secret Alchemy of Making Ice Cream
Ice cream is deceptively simple, but that sweet burst of flavor and soft melt on the tongue is a finicky, frozen science of water, fat, and air delicately held together.2 days ago -
Sports - ABC News
Alonso's night turns around with season-saving homer for Mets in 9th inning
Pete Alonso was having a rather disappointing evening in what could have been his final game for the New York Mets2 days ago -
Entertainment - ABC News
Q&A: Mariah Carey wasn't always sure about making a Christmas album
Mariah Carey relishes the fact that she has become culturally synonymous with Christmas2 days ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
Pete Alonso's unprecedented home run turns potential last Mets at-bat into signature moment of his career
Alonso's career has been defined by the home run -- and he hit his most memorable one on Thursday night2 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Tim Walz makes direct appeal to conflicted Muslim voters
Democrats are stepping up outreach to Muslim and Arab voters, who could be critical in states like Michigan but are concerned about U.S. support for Israel.2 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Stalker 2: 'We want to show Ukraine can make great games'
How the Ukranian studio between an anticipated video game kept going when Russia invaded.2 days ago - Ukraine -
Politics - The Hill
Liz Cheney makes case for Harris in Wisconsin
Former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) made a campaign appearance Thursday in Ripon, Wis., known as the birthplace of the Republican Party, with Vice President Harris, a pairing of a former House GOP ...2 days ago - Kamala Harris -
Top stories - BBC News
As communist China turns 75, can Xi fix its economy?
Plans announced by officials sparked a stock market rally but economists are unsure it is enough.2 days ago - China -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
MLB Helmet Stickers Annoy Fans as Strauss Makes U.S. Debut
Playoff baseball riles up fan bases from coast to coast with questionable strike zones and infuriating manager decisions. Yet nothing has brought out the anger quite like MLB’s batting helmet decal ...2 days ago - MLB -
Business - CNBC
Trump Media COO quits; DJT turns over more shares to SPAC investor in court fight
Andrew Northwall was COO of Trump Media, the Truth Social operator majority owned by Donald Trump that trades as DJT on the Nasdaq.2 days ago - Donald Trump -
Politics - The Hill
Melania Trump makes abortion rights push
Welcome to The Hill's Campaign newsletter {beacon} Campaign Report Campaign Report The Big Story Melania Trump makes abortion rights push Former first lady Melania Trump rocked the political ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
World - The New York Times
Krathon Storm Brings Flooding and Landslides to Taiwan
Two people have been killed and more than 10,000 evacuated, the authorities said. The drenching rain brought damage and widespread power outages from the storm, downgraded to a depression.2 days ago - Taiwan -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Kings: Three Players Close to Making Opening Night Roster
Training camp battles have been relatively nonexistent for the Los Angeles Kings for a few years. The roster is loaded with NHL vets, and offseason acquisitions filled the many roles left by ...2 days ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Oil prices turn higher for the year on risks to crude flow in the Middle East
Oil futures finished higher for a third straight session on Thursday, prompting prices to turn higher for the year, as traders awaited Israel’s response to a missile barrage earlier this week by ...2 days ago -
Sports - ESPN
Star-in-the-making Ekitike, Eintracht to test Bundesliga leaders Bayern
For the second straight weekend, Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich will meet No. 2 in the table. Can Eintracht Frankfurt go one better than Leverkusen?2 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ Review: Make ’Em Laugh (and Yawn)
Todd Phillips’s “Joker” sequel stars Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga who sing and dance like crazy kids, but the movie is seriously un-fun.2 days ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
Terence Crawford says he turned down two-fight series with Conor McGregor in both boxing and MMA
Crawford and McGregor spoke to each other about a massive crossover fight2 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Murphy Felt "Partially Responsible" After Korchinski Didn't Make Blackhawks
Connor Murphy had nothing but great things to say about his main defense partner Kevin Korchinski after he didn't make the Blackhawks out of training camp.2 days ago -
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Top stories - NBC News
DATELINE FRIDAY SNEAK PEEK: Wrong Turns
A new father is found dead on the side of a road. Then the stabbing of a young woman leads police on a high speed chase. Could these two chilling murders be connected? Josh Mankiewicz reports ...2 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Sharp rise in vaping among young adults who've never smoked
A million adults have started vaping despite never having been regular smokers, scientists estimate.2 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
CEOs turn to podcasts to control their message
Increasingly popular corporate shows allow bosses to speak out in a less formal setting2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Van Gogh is turning in his grave at the harsh Just Stop Oil sentence. I know, because I spoke to him | Nadya Tolokonnikova
Nature was the painter’s ultimate muse, and he would have admired those seeking to protect it. Nadya Tolokonnikova is the creator of the feminist art collective Pussy Riot and former political ...2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Not just desperate but cruel! Making a British Cheers is the stupidest TV idea yet
Cheers was a ratings powerhouse, a stone-cold classic – and British pubs are infinitely more depressing than American bars. This idea is doomed to fail … isn’t it? . Remember last week, when you ...2 days ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Turns out, the stock market can succeed without the Magnificent Seven
For much of the past two years, market watchers have pondered whether the stock-market rally could survive without the Magnificent Seven.2 days ago -
World - Financial Times
Can London make itself at home on the South Bank?
The creation of this centre of culture in the capital was a postwar triumph. Now, new residential developments hope to build upon the regeneration that the Festival of Britain ignited2 days ago -
World - Financial Times
Should banks make money from your financial data?
Some companies are already planning targeted marketing2 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
Why I stopped making election forecasts
The shocks of recent times have shown the rational voter is a myth2 days ago -
Business - Inc.
Brain Science Says 1 Exercise Habit Improves Memory and Keeps Your Brain Sharp as You Age
Exercise doesn’t just slow down cognitive decline; it can actually help improve your brain power.2 days ago -
Business - The New York Times
When You Need to Make a Career Shift
How do you move on to something else after years on the job?3 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Why Owning (and Buying) a Florida Condo Has ‘Turned Into a Nightmare’
In the wake of a tragic 2021 building collapse, lawmakers are requiring condos to fund restoration projects. The bills are crippling homeowners.3 days ago - Florida -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Lions' 100 percent completion rate makes NFL history
The Lions threw 19 passes on Monday night.4 days ago - NFL