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Sometimes, It’s Not You, or the Math
In this 2011 essay, a 39-year-old woman who hasn’t had a boyfriend in eight years is asked by a date, “What’s wrong with you?”Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 25 -
Why Democracy Lives and Dies by Math
A documentary filmmaker and a mathematician discuss our fear of numbers and its civic costs.World - The New York Times - October 25 -
How Expensive Is Going to Jail? We Did the Math.
Our criminal justice system is nickel-and-diming people at every turn, burying them in punishing debt.Top stories - The New York Times - October 16 -
The Gazan teenagers defying war for competitive maths
Palestinian youngsters study on phones for Maths Olympiad and dream of attending MIT amid the ruins of shattered enclaveWorld - Financial Times - November 2 -
How a Chinese maths 'prodigy' unravelled in cheating storm
A 17-year-old student was hailed as a genius, until it emerged she'd cheated.Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago -
Teens who made history with math discovery publish paper with new proofs
Students who made math history when they were in high school have now published new ways of proving the Pythagorean Theorem using trigonometry.Top stories - CBS News - October 29 -
Trump Brags About His Math Skills and Economic Plans. Experts Say Both Are Shaky.
In a combative interview, the former president hinted at even higher tariffs as an economic magic bullet.Business - The New York Times - October 15 -
Student who wowed China in Alibaba math contest got help from teacher, organizers say
Organizers of a Chinese math competition say a vocational school student who finished near the top in the first round was helped by her teacher in violation of the rulesWorld - ABC News - 4 days ago -
Chinese Automakers Show Force at Paris Auto Show
Weeks after Europe imposed additional tariffs on electric vehicles made in China, the country’s car companies were defiant at France’s leading auto event.Business - The New York Times - October 15 -
Pants from High Sport, Pleats Please & More Are Status Symbols
Wearing these pants, to some fashion enthusiasts, is akin to carrying “it” bags.Lifestyle - The New York Times - 4 days ago -
"48 Hours" show schedule
True crime. Real justice. To miss it would be a crime.Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
A Lake Show clown show? What to make of father-son moment
LeBron James and Bronny James made NBA history, sharing the court together for three minutes in a scene that can be viewed with sincerity or skepticism.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 23 -
Why are Americans obsessed with dating shows
With "Love Is Blind" and other dating shows dominating TV, experts Jared Freid and Serena Kerrigan share why these programs continue to captivate millions of fans.Top stories - CBS News - October 14 -
Apple Podcasts – Top New Shows
Apple Podcasts charts for week ending Oct. 14Entertainment - ABC News - October 15 -
The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show Returns. It Shouldn’t.
Despite the wings, the supermodels and Cher, there’s no going back.Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 16 -
Maps show NOAA's winter outlook
NOAA has released its seasonal outlook for the 2024-25 winter months, which predicts the U.S. will slowly transition into a La Niña pattern.Top stories - CBS News - October 18 -
Apple Podcasts – Top New Shows
Apple Podcasts charts for week ending Oct. 21Entertainment - ABC News - October 22 -
Trump shows fresh signs of momentum
Welcome to The Hill's Campaign newsletter {beacon} Campaign Report Campaign Report The Big Story Trump shows fresh signs of momentum Vice President Harris saw a big surge, closing the gap with ...Politics - The Hill - October 24