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Cocaine "no worse than whiskey," Colombia's president says

Cocaine "is no worse than whiskey" and is only illegal because it comes from Latin America, said Colombian President Gustavo Petro, whose nation is the world's biggest cocaine producer and exporter.

CBS News - 20h

The flu season feels worse than normal this year. Is it?

It feels like everyone is sick right now. And while that is a slight exaggeration, the real situation isn't too sunny either.

The Hill - 1d

Spotify shares pop 13% after company reports first profitable year

The music streaming company said it paid a record $10 billion in royalties to the music industry in 2024.

CNBC - 2d

More than a million miss tax return deadline

Thousands of people left it to the last minute before the cut-off at the end of Friday.

BBC News - 3d

The Arc’teryx Toque Is More Than Just a Beanie

Worn by celebrities like Frank Ocean and Timothée Chalamet, the Arc’teryx toque isn’t only being used to keep heads warm.

The New York Times - 5d

Marianne Faithfull, a Pop Star Turned Survivor, Is Dead at 78

A fresh-faced singer in the 1960s, she went on to experience more than her share of hard times before emerging triumphant in the ’70s.

The New York Times - Jan. 31

Marianne Faithfull, British pop star and Rolling Stones muse, dies at 78

Marianne Faithfull's first hit, "As Tears Go By," was recorded when she was just 17 years old after she met with the manager of the Rolling Stones at a party.

CBS News - Jan. 30

Peace in Ukraine will require more than sanctions

President Trump has threatened to impose significant taxes, tariffs, and sanctions on Russia if a peace agreement is not reached promptly, but it remains to be seen if this approach will be ...

The Hill - Jan. 30

Marianne Faithfull, singular icon of British pop, dies aged 78

Singer and actor overcame drug addiction and homelessness to collaborate with everyone from the Rolling Stones and Metallica to Jean-Luc Godard. Tribute: Marianne Faithfull was a towering artist, ...

The Guardian - Jan. 30

Weekly Jobless Claims Drop More Than Expected

While job opportunities are becoming harder to find, the low layoff rate meant better results than the Labor Department’s forecast.

Inc. - Jan. 30

Meta shares pop after company beats on revenue

Meta reported earnings after the bell. Here are the results.

CNBC - Jan. 29

The Los Angeles wildfires destroyed more than buildings

Leveling and rebuilding buildings will take several years. But restoring communities will take much longer.

The Hill - Jan. 29

Why are Australia so much better than England?

BBC cricket reporter Henry Moeran explores the possible reasons why the gap in quality between Australia and England is so significant in women's cricket.

BBC News - Jan. 28

South Koreans turn funeral wreaths, K-pop light sticks into political protest tools

South Korean protesters are repurposing traditional flower wreaths and K-pop light sticks as political protest tools amid President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment trial, with both supporters and ...

ABC News - Jan. 24

Twilio shares pop 20% for biggest gain since Covid pandemic on growth forecast

Twilio shares had their sharpest rally since 2020 on Friday after the company issued an uplifting forecast for the coming years at an investor event.

CNBC - Jan. 24

Novo Nordisk shares pop on early-stage weight loss drug trial results

The Danish pharmaceutical giant reported positive early-stage results for its once weekly amycretin obesity drug.

CNBC - Jan. 24

Fallout from alleged sexual assault by former J-pop star marks cultural shift in Japan

More than 70 firms including Toyota and McDonald’s halt ads on Fuji TV as Masahiro Nakai retires amid assault claims. For the past month Japan has been gripped by allegations of sexual misconduct ...

The Guardian - Jan. 24

Popping a manu: New Zealand’s unique water jumping obsession

Similar to a bomb, the diving style developed by Māori and Pasifika communities has become a national pastime. Over summer, a strange phenomenon plays out along New Zealand’s waterholes. Bridges, ...

The Guardian - Jan. 24

McVay wants Stafford clarity 'sooner than later'

While head coach Sean McVay did not have an update on quarterback Matthew Stafford's future with the Rams at his end-of-season news conference, he said he hoped there would be clarity "sooner than ...

ESPN - Jan. 23

One reason renting is better than buying — for now

Tenants’ wages have gone up faster than rents, which has boosted affordability.

MarketWatch - Jan. 23

Pop princesses and Succession stars: The actors tipped for an Oscar nomination later

Ariana Grande, Selena Gomez, Kieran Culkin and Colman Domingo are among the stars in the running.

BBC News - Jan. 23

A Wedding Ceremony Reflecting More Than Just Their Love

Sydney Hopfer and Jes Graham, who met three years ago, pushed up their wedding date and used the occasion to include “our political statement.”

The New York Times - Jan. 22

Dortmund's issues run deeper than the dugout

In the midst of a four-game losing streak, Borussia Dortmund sacked Nuri Şahin on Wednesday, but the club's problems go much deeper than the manager.

ESPN - Jan. 22

UK borrows far more than expected in December

Government borrowing hits £17.8bn as chancellor Rachel Reeves faces pressure to turn around the economy

Financial Times - Jan. 22

Adidas shares pop 6% as European markets open with positive momentum

European stocks are expected to open higher Wednesday, continuing positive sentiment seen in global markets since the start of the week.

CNBC - Jan. 22

Iranian court sentences pop star Tataloo to death for blasphemy

Amir Hossein Maghsoudloo’s five-year jail term increased after prosecutor’s objection, according to reports. An Iranian court has sentenced the popular singer Amir Hossein Maghsoudloo, known as ...

The Guardian - Jan. 19

Is a HELOC better than a credit card in 2025?

A HELOC could be better than a credit card this year, thanks to these three big reasons.

CBS News - Jan. 16

Amorim: Saints to teach me more than Arsenal

Ruben Amorim said he will learn more about his players when they face Southampton than during the performances against Liverpool and Arsenal.

ESPN - Jan. 15

Music streams hit nearly 5 trillion in 2024, with women pop performers leading in US

Did you stream more music in 2024

ABC News - Jan. 15

The risk of dementia is much higher than experts thought

The lifetime risk of dementia after age 55 is double previous estimates, new research suggests

MarketWatch - Jan. 14

Bowl season's best: Weddings, fake punts, dog races and (of course) Pop-Tarts

Ryan McGee looks back at the fantastic plays, memorable quotes and wacky moments.

ESPN - Jan. 14

Record label takes legal action against K-pop band NewJeans

Ador accuses the girl group of trying to sign new deals, while still under contract at the label.

BBC News - Jan. 13

The Mothers on Broadway Are Finally More Than Monsters

Onstage, the flip-side of filial devotion has often been contempt. But a wave of forceful and multidimensional mothers suggests that may be changing.

The New York Times - Jan. 13

Saturday Sessions: Wilderado performs "Higher Than Most"

Wilderado was formed in 2015, when frontman Max Rainer and guitarist Taylor Wimpee met at Baylor University. In the decade since, the band has recorded two albums and five EPs, and toured the ...

CBS News - Jan. 11

Massachusetts college offers course comparing pop stars to poets

A new English course at the College of the Holy Cross in Massachusetts takes a look at Taylor Swift's lyrics and compares them with poetry that's hundreds of years old.

CBS News - Jan. 11

The TikTok Ban Is More Likely Than Ever

While Supreme Court justices pressed both sides in Friday’s oral arguments, experts say it’s hard to see how TikTok gets enough votes to survive.

Wired - Jan. 10

This is how much hotter 2024 was than 2023

Copernicus says the global temperature for all of 2024 was 1.6 degrees above pre-industrial level.

ABC News - Jan. 10

Americans Are Tipping Less Than They Have in Years

Frustration with rising menu prices and ubiquitous tip prompts lead to a six-year low.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 9

Pop star Chappell Roan wins BBC Sound Of 2025

The singer, who was one of the breakout stars of 2024, is tipped for even bigger things this year.

BBC News - Jan. 10

More fizzle than pop: the limits of Nicole Kidman’s erotic drama Babygirl

Despite bold scenes for mainstream American cinema, the sexy dom/sub age-gap film can’t quite figure out what it’s saying about desire. Arguably the most transgressive scene in Babygirl , A24’s ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

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