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Working Well: The simple act of taking deep breaths can reduce stress and anxiety

Deep breathing can be a simple and effective way to reduce stress

Health - ABC News - 15 hours ago

Novelty Acts

We’re so accustomed to researching, planning and curating every millisecond of our lives that we rarely stop to consider the mental cost.

World - The New York Times - October 19

The simple reason Kamala Harris is on The Shade Room

Vice President Kamala Harris has spent recent weeks sitting down for interviews with popular podcasters and gossip sites as part of her ramped-up efforts to reach Black voters as she battles Donald ...

What you need to know about the US 2024 presidential election

Trying to understand it for the first time or need a refresher? This guide can help.

'It's simple, really' - why Latinos flocked to Trump's working-class coalition

As well as winning over Hispanic voters, Trump improved his position in some surprising corners.

The simple exam tweaks that can completely change lives

Schools are struggling to cope with the logistical hurdles and cost required to make the adjustments.

This Self-Heating Mug Keeps Things Warm—and Simple

The Ohom mug heats your coffee or tea with a pad that can also wirelessly charge your phone—no app required.

Tech - Wired - 14 hours ago

Ralph Fiennes on the provocation of acting

Oscar-nominated actor Ralph Fiennes is returning in two new acclaimed films. In "Conclave," about the intrigue of papal politics, he plays a Vatican insider who oversees a gathering of cardinals ...

3 Simple Ways Small Businesses Can Defend Against Cyberattacks

Small companies are increasingly in hackers’ crosshairs, but there are steps you can take to boost your security right away.

Business - Inc. - October 23

Rachel Reeves’s Budget balancing act

The chancellor’s tax plans must avoid overburdening business and investors

Business - Financial Times - October 21

Your A student is average — don’t blame the SAT and ACT

The better students and parents understand high school grades and standardized tests, the better they can position themselves for academic success.

Politics - The Hill - October 26

Anti-terror boss thought Skripal poisoning could be 'act of war'

Neil Basu says the "true horror" of the deadly poison was not knowing what to look for.

How the Supreme Court might act in the 2024 election

The Republican National Committee said it filed 130 lawsuits in 26 states ahead of the November general election.

Shocking UFO allegations make the case for the Disclosure Act

Amid the political spectacle of the election, former President Donald Trump appeared on Joe Rogan’s popular podcast and spoke about UFOs.

Politics - The Hill - October 31

Architect Fabrizio Casiraghi’s beautiful balancing act

The Milanese interior designer blends old-world refinement with avant-garde surprise

World - Financial Times - November 1

Haiti's Ruling Council Fires Acting Prime Minister

The poorest country in the Americas has been rocked by political turmoil since the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 4 days ago

Brazil’s global balancing act is trickier than ever

President Lula has sought to maintain ties with the US, China and Russia. But even before the re-election of Donald Trump, that diplomatic space was shrinking

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

A Review of 7,000 Studies Says You Should Be Worried About Microplastics. Here Are 5 Simple Ways to Limit Your Exposure

A review of two decades of research found microplastics are literally everywhere. Here’s what you need to know, and what you can do about it today.

Business - Inc. - October 24

This Simple Strategy Can Get People Talking About You Behind Your Back (in a Good Way)

When others are talking about you, make sure they’re telling the story you want told.

Business - Inc. - October 25

Your Overall Leadership Success Comes Down to 2 Simple Strategies, Say Experts

These strategies should be top of mind as you plan ahead for 2025.

Business - Inc. - November 5

Jaguars' Doug Pederson gives hilariously simple answer to why Vikings' Sam Darnold has improved

Pederson credited another Vikings star for Darnold's surprising leap

Sports - CBS Sports - November 7

From Trump’s victory, a simple, inescapable message: many people despise the left | John Harris

The tumult of social media and rightwing propaganda has successfully cast progressives as one judgmental, ‘woke’ mass. There is no need to pick only a few of the many explanations of Donald Trump’s ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Democrats Lost by Not Connecting With Voters’ Economic Pain. 12 Simple Words Can Help You Avoid Their Mistake

People don’t care what you know until they know that you care.

Business - Inc. - Yesterday

The experts: Pest controllers on 17 simple, lasting ways to get rid of unwanted house guests

With infestations of rats, bedbugs and moths on the rise, there are things you can do to reclaim your home – from putting away dog food to building a slinky slide. With reported rises in the ...

World - The Guardian - 23 hours ago

Steve Jobs Said Great Ideas and the Success That Follows Come Down to 2 Simple Words

Jobs’ success wasn’t merely about his genius or luck but rooted in something else.

Business - Inc. - 17 hours ago

Taking Time

Daylight saving time ends tomorrow. How will you make use of the extra hour?

World - The New York Times - November 2

Former acting solicitor general warns of 'potential election crisis'

Former Acting U.S. Solicitor General Neal Katyal sounded the alarm Wednesday about potential dangers surrounding the 2024 election cycle, warning the "crisis" could be worse than the Jan. 6, 2021, ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

Meloni’s Balancing Act: Centrist Abroad, Right Wing at Home

New policies on surrogate births and the treatment of asylum seekers, while largely symbolic, are designed to shore up her right-wing flank in Italy, analysts say.

World - The New York Times - October 17

Acting Secret Service director responds to critical report about agency

In an exclusive interview, Ronald Rowe, the acting Secret Service director, said changes at the agency are already underway. He responded to a highly critical report from an independent panel that ...

China’s Lackluster Growth Continues, Signaling Why Beijing Acted on Economy

New data shows the challenges facing Chinese policymakers trying to stimulate an economy marked by falling prices, weak consumer spending and a housing market crash.

Business - The New York Times - October 18

Obama: 'You would be worried if your grandpa was acting' like Trump

Former President Obama took a swipe at former President Trump's competence Friday, mocking the GOP nominee for his recent rhetoric. “He called himself ‘the father IVF,'” Obama said during a rally ...

Politics - The Hill - October 19

Review: Tom Hardy's double act can't save 'Venom: The Last Dance'

For three films now, Tom Hardy has smushed Jekyll and Hyde into one strange and slimy double act

Entertainment - ABC News - October 23

Miami’s smoke-and-mirrors routine gets another act against Florida State

Miami is a perfect 7-0, but the Hurricanes have yet to play a ranked team and have needed every crucial call to break their way to get there.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 24

Presidential election puts Affordable Care Act back in the bull's-eye

The outcome of the upcoming presidential election could affect the number of insured Americans and the cost of coverage for tens of millions of people

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