Secret Conversations

Conversations With Murray Sinclair

Thoughts from the former head of Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission, who was also a former senator and the first Indigenous person in Manitoba to become a judge.

World - The New York Times - 5 days ago

The Secret Electrostatic World of Insects

Invisibly to us, insects and other tiny creatures use static electricity to travel, avoid predators, collect pollen, and more. New experiments explore how evolution may have influenced this ...

Tech - Wired - October 27

'Conversation' will take place on tax hike compensation - Sarwar

The Scottish Labour leader says discussions will involve the chief secretary to the Treasury and the Scottish government

Zelensky says he had 'productive' conversation with Trump

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a speech in Budapest on Thursday that he had a productive conversation with President-elect Trump after Tuesday's election win and expressed optimism ...

Politics - The Hill - November 7

We want 'strong' UK-China relationship, says Starmer

The first in-person meeting since 2018 comes as the PM prioritises shoring up support for Ukraine.

Clip Ebike Conversion Kit: An Affordable but Inconvenient Solution

The world’s first no-tools-necessary ebike conversion kit is a great concept but still has some bugs to work out.

Tech - Wired - 5 days ago

Is Google’s NotebookLM a secret CRM killer?

Even if a few hundred or thousand use NotebookLM in place of a CRM, it could spell trouble for the companies offering them.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 29

The Weird Persistence of the Victoria’s Secret ‘Angel’

The company has tried to shed its retrograde standards of beauty aspiration and perfection. But many women miss the old bombshell fantasy.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 30

A Secret Masterpiece by the Father of Hawaiian Modernism

This hexagonal home, hidden on an Oahu mountaintop, is the best example of Vladimir Ossipoff’s blend of Japanese and American midcentury design.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 12

The Secret Behind America’s Moral Panic

Trans rights aren’t just trans rights. They’re reproductive rights.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

This Hedge Fund CEO Extols the Virtues of Challenging Conversations in the Workplace

Robyn Grew, the first woman and openly gay CEO of Man Group, says its diversity is an advantage.

Business - Inc. - October 28

Heisman Watch: Which of these longshots can work their way into Heisman conversation in November?

There's a clear top four in the betting odds heading into the final five weeks of the season.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 30

New Bob Woodward book reveals behind-the-scenes conversations of Trump and Harris

The economy might be a major election issue, but what about the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East? Legendary journalist Bob Woodward joins "America Decides" to discuss his new book, "War," and ...

These 3 Phrases Make Every Conversation Better, According to a Harvard Expert

If you show conversational receptiveness it can make all the difference, says Harvard’s Julia Minson.

Business - Inc. - November 7

Suspect found with handgun, machine gun conversion device following Tuskegee shooting

A suspect is in custody and the FBI is investigating a shooting at Tuskegee University early Sunday that killed one person and injured 16 others. CBS News correspondent Jason Allen has the latest.

Kremlin rejects reports of a conversation last week between Putin and Trump

The Kremlin is rejecting reports that President Vladimir Putin spoke last week with President-elect Donald Trump about the war in Ukraine, and a spokesman for Trump refused to comment on what he ...

World - ABC News - November 11

Jeffries says Democrats will have a "family conversation" after 2024 election losses

The House is leaning toward Republican control, CBS News estimates.

Germany's Scholz discusses Ukraine with Russia's Putin in first such call in 2 years

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has spoken with Russian President Vladimir Putin in what appeared to be the first conversation with the sitting leader of a major Western power in nearly two years

World - ABC News - November 15

Germany's Scholz calls Russia's Putin in first such conversation in 2 years

World - Yahoo News - November 15

How Google Spent 15 Years Concealing Its Internal Conversations

Trying to avoid antitrust suits, Google systematically told employees to destroy messages, avoid certain words and copy the lawyers as often as possible.

Business - The New York Times - 2 days ago

NFL offenses are struggling on two-point conversions. No one knows why

As the two-point try celebrates 30 years in the NFL rule book, teams are converting a scant 31.3% of them this season, down from 55.1% last year. The Baltimore Ravens were hardly having the best of ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Trump’s secret weapon may tip the election

Real-world business experience mattered in 2016 and it matters even more now.

Politics - The Hill - October 26

Secrets and spies — the women at the heart of espionage agencies

Two revealing books explore the unsung work and elusive lives of secretaries and intelligence agents on both sides of the Atlantic

Business - Financial Times - November 2

Santa Fe’s Secret to Happiness: The Annual Burning of Zozobra

Every year, Santa Fe incinerates a giant puppet of Zozobra — a ritual meant to purge anxiety and promote a reset.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 7

Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos

See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.

Chappell Roan reveals the secrets of a brilliant debut

In an interview with Brandi Carlile, Roan and her co-writer/producer, Dan Nigro, share the story behind her debut album, "Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess."

Quincy Jones’s 3 Secrets to Successful Reinvention

Feel the need to reinvent yourself? The great musician and producer offered a case study in innovation.

Business - Inc. - November 11

Women switched at birth in 1965: "They kept it secret"

The babies - one born on Feb. 14 and the other on Feb. 15, 1965 - are now 59-year-old women and they are filing a lawsuit.

Behind the Scenes at a Secretive Gathering of Rising MAGA Donors

The Winklevoss twins, Rebekah Mercer, allies of Elon Musk, Donald Trump Jr. and top Trump campaign aides recently joined a conclave of right-wing donors who are suddenly flush with power.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago