Really Rotting Brains

Brazil's President Lula da Silva Recovering After Emergency Brain Surgery

The hospital treating da Silva, one of Latin America’s leading leftists, said the 79-year-old is in stable condition.

The Wall Street Journal - 1d

Muscle Implants Could Allow Mind-Controlled Prosthetics—No Brain Surgery Required

Startup Phantom Neuro is building an implant that sits under the skin and promises to give amputees more accurate control of electronic prosthetics.

Wired - 2d

Brazil president Lula to undergo second operation after emergency brain surgery

Minimally invasive procedure is to ‘minimize the risk of future bleeding’ after no complications from first surgery . Brazil’s president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva , will undergo another operation ...

The Guardian - 10h

Al-Assad Is Gone, and One Idea Fills My Brain

On Sunday at 3 a.m. my mother woke me with a shaky voice. All our phones were ringing and the TV was loud. “He fell, Zaina, he fell. Assad fell.”

The New York Times - 13h

Economists have 'really had it wrong' about recession, market strategist says

David Zervos of Jefferies and Barbara Doran, CEO of BD8 Capital Partners, weigh in on the likelihood of more Fed rate cuts to come at CNBC's FA Summit.

CNBC - 1d

Syria and Assad’s fall — it's really all about colonialism

The Sykes-Picot Agreement, which divided the Middle East between the British and French, has led to an uneasy rumbling in the region, as various groups vie for control of the countries created by ...

The Hill - 1d

What It Was Really Like for Diapers.com’s Founder in His Early Startup Success

Founder Marc Lore talks about the good and the bad of starting a major company.

Inc. - 1d

Jamie Foxx reveals he had brain bleed and stroke last year

Jamie Foxx opened up about why he was hospitalized for several weeks in April 2023.

CBS News - 1d

Brazil’s President Lula Is in ICU After Emergency Brain Surgery

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil was in the hospital following the procedure. Doctors said the bleeding appeared to be linked to a fall in October.

The New York Times - 1d

Brazilian president in intensive care after emergency brain surgery

Hospital statement says Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva had operation after brain bleed detected during scan. The Brazilian president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is recovering in intensive care having ...

The Guardian - 1d

Brazilian president Lula in intensive care after brain surgery

Government says country’s leader is recovering well in São Paulo hospital

Financial Times - 1d

Brazil's president 'well' after brain bleed surgery

The 79-year-old leader's bleed stems from an injury he sustained during a fall in October.

BBC News - 1d

Brazil's President Lula undergoes emergency brain surgery

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has undergone emergency surgery to drain bleeding on his brain.

NBC News - 1d

Do Gem-Set Watches and Rubber Straps Really Mix?

Several high-end brands have been offering variations of the athleisure look.

The New York Times - 1d

Citi analysts see big jumps ahead for 3 industrial stocks — 1 call really surprised us

Wall Street analysts touted three Club industrial stocks in a Monday research note.

CNBC - 2d

Is doom scrolling really rotting our brains? The evidence is getting harder to ignore | Siân Boyle

‘Brain rot’ is the Oxford word of the year – a fitting choice, given the startling impact the internet is having on our grey matter. If you want to witness the last vestiges of human intellect ...

The Guardian - 3d

Give People What They Really Want: Digital Gifts

These creative annual subscriptions and unique apps won’t end up in the landfill.

The Wall Street Journal - 3d

How the Celtics used a loss to prove just how unstoppable their offense really is

The Grizzlies used their own heartbreak to their advantage Saturday, but it only proved how strong Boston is

CBS Sports - 3d

'Really bad' Barça had eyes on Dortmund in UCL

Hansi Flick lamented another "really bad" performance as Barcelona were held to a 2-2 draw at Real Betis on Saturday, dropping points for the fourth time in five LaLiga games.

ESPN - 3d

Fannie Mae CEO reveals what’s really behind rising mortgage rates

Homeowners shouldn’t count on lower rates; they should build strong credit so they can qualify for the most affordable loan.

MarketWatch - 4d

Give it a rest: SEC title game has a lot on the line ... really

While the do-or-die CFP incentive isn't part of the discussion when No. 2 Texas faces No. 5 Georgia on Saturday, there's more at stake than you might think.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Is the Urban Shift Toward Trump Really About Democratic Cities in Disarray?

Big cities have faced serious problems lately. But there’s little evidence those problems are what drove voters to the right in November.

The New York Times - 5d

Brain op failings made patients' lives 'hell'

Patients speak out as a leaked report reveals many were failed over several years.

BBC News - 6d

Fox News commentator dead at 45 from brain cancer

Kelly Powers, a commentator on Fox News, died this week from brain cancer. Powers was 45 years old. An obituary posted online for Powers called her "a brave and beautiful soul who could make ...

The Hill - 6d

The Civil War in Ethiopia That Never Really Ended

A rare look inside a region still reckoning with the toll of war crimes, even as new conflicts roil the nation.

The New York Times - 6d

Trump moves spark fear of brain drain at environment agencies

The incoming Trump administration is sparking fears that agencies tasked with protecting public health and the environment could suffer a "brain drain" — and that more pollution and other harms ...

The Hill - 6d

Republican rep 'really impressed' after meeting with Hegseth

Rep. Rich McCormick (R-Ga.) said on Wednesday that he was "really impressed" with Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's nominee to lead the Pentagon, after the former Fox News host met with the ...

The Hill - Dec. 5

Will the Athletics really raise payroll? Six trade candidates who could help usher in new Sacramento team

The A's reportedly intend to raise payroll to $100 million for the 2025 season

CBS Sports - Dec. 4

Multivitamins promise glowing skin, better sleep and a longer life. But who do supplements really benefit? | Donna Lu

For healthy people, pills, patches and gummies just create ‘expensive urine’. But for those with nutrient deficiencies, vitamin supplements have clear benefits. Supplements are no cottage industry: ...

The Guardian - Dec. 4

'Controversial brain surgery stopped my migraines'

A woman who defied mainstream advice to have risky brain surgery says her symptoms have gone.

BBC News - Dec. 4

Signing with Dodgers was really easy decision for 2-time Cy Young winner Blake Snell

Two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell says it was a really easy decision to sign with the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers

ABC News - Dec. 3

Is Enron really back in business? Here's what to know.

A new Enron website appeared on Monday to proclaim its relaunch. It's been 23 years since the energy company went up in smoke.

CBS News - Dec. 3

Oxford names "brain rot" as 2024 Word of the Year

The term "brain rot" was used 230% more often this year, earning it Oxford's 2024 Word of the Year.