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Public Health Journal Won't Be Complicit in Trump Admin's Censorship
This is a MedPage Today story. Studies censored by government employees will have a tough time getting published in the American Journal of Public Health (AJPH), the journal's leadership said ...ABC News - 22h -
The Search for the Original Silly Goose in the Fossil Record
Some paleontologists think that fossils recovered from Antarctica are evidence of birds similar to modern geese and ducks that lived alongside the dinosaurs.The New York Times - 23h -
Trump's Gaza plan has stunned the region. Here's a look at the serious obstacles it faces
President Donald Trump’s proposal to forcibly transfer hundreds of thousands of Palestinians out of the Gaza Strip and develop faces some major obstacleABC News - 1d -
Lawmakers mix silly and serious at journalism gala: 'The free press must endure'
Lawmakers mixed sometimes-NSFW witticisms with dire warnings about the future of democracy as they traded barbs and banter at the Washington Press Club Foundation's annual Congressional Dinner. ...The Hill - 7h -
Why the EU’s deportation plans risk ‘serious’ human rights violations
Also in this newsletter: corporate car fleets could be a boon for struggling electric car manufacturersFinancial Times - 12h -
Bill Gates confirms he has a serious girlfriend, reflects on divorce from Melinda French Gates
Bill Gates says his divorce from Melinda French Gates is his biggest regret, but he's moved on and is enjoying spending time with his girlfriend Paula Hurd.NBC News - 2d -
The Silly History Behind the Super Bowl Coin Toss
Ronald Reagan’s presidential library has an 11-minute video of him practicing a coin toss before he went live for Super Bowl XIX in 1985.The New York Times - 3d -
Amorim: Martínez knee injury a 'serious situation'
Ruben Amorim said he fears Manchester United defender Lisandro Martínez suffered a "serious" injury after being stretchered off during Sunday's 2-0 Premier League defeat against Crystal Palace at ...ESPN - 3d -
Trump rips 'always wrong' Wall Street Journal for criticizing his tariffs
President Trump on Sunday ripped The Wall Street Journal for criticizing his recent tariffs. “The ‘Tariff Lobby,’ headed by the Globalist, and always wrong, Wall Street Journal, is working hard to ...The Hill - 3d -
Wall Street Journal editorial calls Trump tariffs ‘dumbest trade war in history’
Some US business leaders reacted neutrally, while JP Morgan CEO says tariff threats can be used effectively. US business leaders are offering a mixed reaction to the steep trade tariffs that Donald ...The Guardian - 3d -
Wall Street Journal slams Trump's tariff plans: 'The dumbest trade war in history'
The Wall Street Journal’s editorial board published a punchy Saturday op-ed listing all the failed reasons for President Trump’s tariff plan, citing a declining trend in trade and manufacturing ...The Hill - 4d -
The moment I knew: I told him I missed other people’s company so he put on a silly accent to make me laugh
On a months-long overseas trip, Melanie Kinsman craved someone to talk to other than Sam, her partner. He stepped up to the challenge with a comical impersonation. Find more stories from The ...The Guardian - 4d -
Wall Street Journal questions Gabbard judgment ahead of confirmation hearing
The editorial board of the Wall Street Journal cast doubt on former Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard's fitness to serve as director of national intelligence ahead of her confirmation hearing Thursday. ...The Hill - Jan. 30 -
The next stages of the Gaza ceasefire face serious obstacles
The deal has three phases, each more contingent and fragile than the preceding one.The Hill - Jan. 29 -
Germany slashes growth outlook in 'serious' diagnosis of Europe's largest economy
The German government slashed its gross domestic product expectations Wednesday, saying it was now forecasting just 0.3% growth in 2025.CNBC - Jan. 29 -
Pete Buttigieg is "taking a serious look" at 2026 Michigan Senate race
Pete Buttigieg, former transportation secretary, is seriously looking at running for Senate in Michigan, according to a source close to him. A seat opened up in the battleground state Tuesday after ...CBS News - Jan. 28 -
Cruz 'confident' Trump will nominate 'serious' new inspectors general
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) said he’s confident President Trump will hire “serious” inspectors general to replace the roughly 17 agency watchdogs that he ousted from their posts on Friday night. In an ...The Hill - Jan. 28 -
While Musk and Altman wage their silly little feud, China is making all the broligarchs look like chumps | Arwa Mahdawi
The launch of the AI chatbot DeepSeek wiped $1tn off the value of US tech stocks. That should worry even this overhyped and self-satisfied twosome. They say your enemy’s enemy is your friend. ...The Guardian - Jan. 28 -
Wall Street Journal labels RFK Jr. 'dangerous to public health' ahead of hearings
The editorial board of The Wall Street Journal is coming out in opposition to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump's pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). "Senate ...The Hill - Jan. 27 -
Wall Street Journal knocks Trump for leaving former aides unprotected
The editorial board of The Wall Street Journal is blasting President Trump over a decision to revoke the security details from former top aides to his first administration. "The possibility of ...The Hill - Jan. 24 -
Serious and systemic problems found in insulated homes, minister says
All homes with external wall insulation fitted under two government schemes will be contacted by the energy regulator.BBC News - Jan. 23 -
Search for suspect after 'serious' attack in city
Police say a man has been taken to hospital after being found injured in the city's West Hoe area.BBC News - Jan. 23 -
Plymouth police search for suspect after serious assault in street
Devon and Cornwall police mount large operation and close off West Hoe Road after one person taken to hospital with serious injuries. Police said they were searching for a suspect after a serious ...The Guardian - Jan. 23 -
Wall Street Journal pans Trump Jan. 6 pardons: 'Law and order?'
The editorial board of The Wall Street Journal is criticizing President Trump's decision to pardon more than 1,500 his supporters who attacked the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. "This is a rotten message ...The Hill - Jan. 22 -
How serious is A.J. Brown's knee injury? Eagles WR gives encouraging news after more playoff struggles
Brown says his knee injury is improving after a second straight quiet playoff outingCBS Sports - Jan. 20 -
Has Ravens' Super Bowl window closed? Why optimism surrounds Lamar Jackson and Co., but serious issue looms
Examining the future in BaltimoreCBS Sports - Jan. 20 -
Make America healthy again? Let’s see if they’re serious
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree is advocating for a healthier America by proposing bills to support local and regional farming, improve food access and nutrition, and reduce pesticide use, while ...The Hill - Jan. 19 -
Source: Bears' Caleb Williams has elective surgery on throwing wrist, 'nothing serious'
Williams was seen wearing a cast on his right wrist while attending a basketball game at USC.ESPN - Jan. 19 -
More activism, less credibility: What CNN's defamation loss says about journalism today
CNN has been ordered to pay $5 million to Navy veteran Zachary Young and additional punitive damages for defamation, marking a shift in media standards and a decline in ratings.The Hill - Jan. 18 -
Prime Target: Leo Woodall is TV’s most charmless man in this rollickingly silly maths thriller
This entertaining, high concept drama rattles along at quite the pace. It’s very watchable, even if its main character is a sullen grump – and it can feel like prestige TV by numbers. Every actor ...The Guardian - Jan. 18 -
Write Down Your Thoughts in a Digital Journal on Your Phone
People have been keeping personal diaries for several millenniums, but free smartphone apps now let you capture much more than words.The New York Times - Jan. 15 -
Donald Trump isn’t even in office yet and silly season has already begun | Sidney Blumenthal
He wants to seize the Panama Canal, Canada and Greenland. And now wants to rename the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America. Donald Trump’s silly season has already caused irreparable damage to United ...The Guardian - Jan. 13 -
7 in 10 see serious threat to future of democracy: Survey
More than 7 in 10 Americans believe the future of democracy is under serious threat, including a majority of voters in both parties, according to a survey released by Marist Poll on Thursday. ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
Los Angeles Wildfires Will Make a Serious Housing Shortage Worse
With so many people displaced and looking for rentals, the region’s housing options could grow even scarcer and more expensive.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
Titanique review – camp musical sails into silliness with Céline Dion onboard
Criterion theatre, London It goes on and on but this madcap spoof of the blockbuster film has a sparkling cast, including Lauren Drew as Dion and Layton Williams as the iceberg. Imagine James ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
Kemi Badenoch was supposed to make the Tories serious again. She has failed | Rafael Behr
By jumping on Elon Musk’s passing bandwagon and echoing the far right, the Conservative leader has shown she doesn’t understand her responsibilities. The House of Commons is built for ...The Guardian - Jan. 8