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I always needed background noise in my life. Then I turned off my phone and embraced the silence | Krissi Driver

The cacophony around me seemed to drown out my daily worries until a writing retreat showed me there was a better way . I’ve lived in South Korea for more than a decade, but it’s only recently ...

The Guardian - 11h

Duke vs. UNC: Recruiting background for Duke's loaded starting five, featuring four former 5-star prospects

Duke's roster combines freshman star power with veteran experience.

CBS Sports - 3d

Climate warriors need a smarter strategy

Embracing energy realism now will help them win a new hearing among working Americans.

The Hill - 3d

The questions that need to be answered

The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins on the unanswered questions around a fatal crash between a commercial airplane and a military helicopter near Washington DC.

BBC News - 3d

Afghan women need the world’s help

Funding should nurture the efforts of female-led, grassroots organisations to counter the Taliban’s restrictions

Financial Times - 4d

CEOs need a mindset shift on growth

Corporate leaders must embrace risk more for the long-term good of their companies

Financial Times - Jan. 22

Everything you need for a dumbbell workout at home

Personal trainers explain how to plan at-home dumbbell workouts and the best exercises to do with weights.

NBC News - Jan. 21

Trudeau: Canada is needed to achieve Trump's 'golden age'

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the bordering nation is crucial to President Trump’s “golden age” during a Tuesday press conference in Montebello, Quebec. “The president has said that ...

The Hill - Jan. 21

Labour needs to compromise on employment rights

Raising both UK payroll costs and worker protections is a deterrent to hiring

Financial Times - Jan. 21

The Laken Riley Act is a good start, but it needs funding

Congress to provide the government with the funds it needs to enforce the mandatory detention provisions in the Immigration and Nationality Act.

The Hill - Jan. 21

Skin care professional offers pampering for those in need

Meet a skin care professional dedicated to pampering those who typically don't get the chance.

CBS News - Jan. 21

The war on drugs needs a new tactic: shame

Liberal reformers have been too hesitant to spell out the negative consequences for others

Financial Times - Jan. 21

Devils Have Clear Trade Need To Address

The Devils should look to address this need by the trade deadline.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 20

Trump needs to mind the gaps

A dispersion of economic outcomes at home and abroad risks derailing promising initiatives

Financial Times - Jan. 20

Poch: U.S. needs arrogance to compete at '26 WC

United States men's national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino insists American players can compete with the likes of Spain and Argentina in terms of talent.

ESPN - Jan. 18

Sudan needs our help — now

In 2004, I traveled to Darfur — What I witnessed then was terrible, but what is happening now in most of Sudan is much worse.

The Hill - Jan. 18

Britain needs to rediscover its economic spirit of adventure

History teaches us that lasting growth depends on new ideas, innovation and technological progress

Financial Times - Jan. 18

Do you need an appraisal for a home equity loan?

Considering applying for a home equity loan now? Here's what role an appraisal will play in the process.

CBS News - Jan. 17

Ange: Spurs wanted Kolo Muani, 'need' signings

Ange Postecoglou has reinforced Tottenham Hotspur's "need" for new signings as soon as possible after confirming the club were interested in Randal Kolo Muani.

ESPN - Jan. 17

With or without DOGE, Democrats need a plan for fixing the government

Before Democrats dismiss the DOGE as just more MAGA trollery, it’s fair to ask — where’s their plan for making government more efficient and effective?

The Hill - Jan. 17

What does Raducanu need to do to beat Swiatek?

Be fit, mobile, aggressive and confident - how Emma Raducanu can give herself a chance to beat five-time major champion Iga Swiatek at the Australian Open.

BBC News - Jan. 17

Romário: Brazil need Neymar to win World Cup

Brazil do not have a chance to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup unless Neymar plays, according to the legendary Romário.

ESPN - Jan. 16

WHO: Health sector needs billions for reconstruction of Gaza

Yahoo News - Jan. 16

Los Angeles Needs to Fireproof Communities, Not Just Houses

After the devastation of the Los Angeles fires, officials are ready to rebuild. But defending against future fires requires thinking about more than buildings.

Wired - Jan. 15

Pete Hegseth's FBI background check doesn't include interviews with key women from his past

The report doesn't have material from his ex-wives or a woman who accused Hegseth of sexual assault in 2017. Hegseth has said that encounter was consensual, and prosecutors never filed charges.

NBC News - Jan. 14

Footloose CFOs need not scare off investors

A clutch of finance chiefs are heading out the door, but this is all part of the rough and tumble of corporate life

Financial Times - Jan. 13

Auburn star Broome won't need surgery on ankle

Auburn star Johni Broome will not require surgery on his sprained left ankle, the school announced.

ESPN - Jan. 12

Mbappé doesn't need offside advice - Valverde

Federico Valverde said he "won't give any lessons" to Kylian Mbappé on how to beat Barcelona's offside trap ahead of Real Madrid's Clásico Supercopa final on Sunday.

ESPN - Jan. 11

Flyers Have 2 Big Trade Needs To Address

The Flyers should be looking to upgrade these two positions.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 11

We Need More Taxi-Drivers in the C-Suite

The same skills that preserve cognitive health can create better leaders.

Inc. - Jan. 11

Key senators receive Pete Hegseth's FBI background check days out from confirmation hearing

An FBI background check for Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Defense, was transmitted to key senators late Friday.

NBC News - Jan. 11

Kraken Need To Be Sellers At This Year's Trade Deadline

The Seattle Kraken are closer to last place in the NHL than they are to a playoff spot and should be amongst the biggest sellers at this year's trade deadline.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 10

America needs more high-skilled immigrants

High-skilled immigrants are not asking for special treatment; we are asking for fairness.

The Hill - Jan. 10

'Everton need stability' - how chaotic day unfolded

Everton sacked manager Sean Dyche just hours before their FA Cup win against Peterborough - this is how a chaotic day unfolded at Goodison Park.

BBC News - Jan. 9

Oilers Don't Need Hits To Be Winners

The Edmonton Oilers aren't the only team that is bucking the trend.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9

Franklin jabs at ND, says CFP needs uniformity

Penn State coach James Franklin stressed the need for uniformity around college football, especially as it relates to the College Football Playoff, and said every team should be in a conference.

ESPN - Jan. 9

Universities need new ways to make their research pay

Public and private funding are both vital for institutions such as the University of York as international student fees fall

Financial Times - Jan. 8

Which teams most needs to win the Carabao Cup?

Semifinalists Arsenal, Liverpool, Newcastle and Tottenham want glory for various reasons.

ESPN - Jan. 7

What you need to know about HMPV

Pictures from China, where cases of the virus are surging, have people worried on social media.

BBC News - Jan. 7

We need to liberate sex from shame and fear

By being true to ourselves we can find greater enjoyment and a deeper connection. I have never been afraid of sex. Of course that has hurt me quite badly over all the years I’ve been having it, but ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5

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