Small Asteroid Lights

Small nuclear reactors are coming, but big is still better

SMRs, typically built in factories, could cut construction times, financing costs and many other risks of building on site

Financial Times - 8h

Files shed light on notorious spies — and how the queen was kept in the dark

Members of the spy ring in the 1930s spilled secrets to the Soviet Union from the heart of the U.K. intelligence establishment.

CBS News - 1d

Small Businesses and Homeowners in My Hometown Are Grappling With California’s Broken Insurance Market

One business owner in Altadena, where I once lived, would love to rebuild. But all of her customers lost their homes.

Inc. - 1d

L.A. small businesses see years of work reduced to ash

From a decades-old diner to a yoga studio just getting off the ground, storefronts that anchored their communities were destroyed by the Palisades and Eaton fires.

NBC News - 3d

How the Northern Lights and Digital Photography Have Boosted Astrotourism

As astrotourism booms, the northern lights get a boost from digital photography.

The New York Times - 4d

Small Business Administration aid for Los Angeles area wildfire victims

There may be some relief for business owners and others who may qualify for loans from the Small Business Administration. CBS News Los Angeles' Joy Benedict has more.

CBS News - 4d

A vanishingly small number of violent sex crimes end in conviction

Data from eight major cities shows that less than 4% of sex crimes result in convictions.

NBC News - 4d

‘Approaching the Light’: Peter Fenwick and Stories of Near-Death Experiences

Dr. Fenwick, a neuropsychiatrist, assembled anecdotes from more than 300 people in his book “The Truth in the Light.” Here are some of them.

The New York Times - 4d

A small fish is at the center of misinformation and finger-pointing over L.A. fires

President-elect Donald Trump inaccurately blamed water shortages in Los Angeles on policies meant to preserve an endangered fish called the Delta smelt.

NBC News - 4d

Swan Gossip, Small Talk Studio, and the Slow Growth of Hand-Painted Clothes

In an era of fast fashion, some yearn for clothing with a personal touch.

The New York Times - 5d

Joni Ernst Tapped to Lead Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship

Ernst, who is one of the top Republicans in the Senate, teased visions for what her leadership of the committee will aim to tackle.

Inc. - 6d

Baby born on crowded small boat crossing from Africa to Canary Islands

The boy and his mother as well as dozens of others were rescued off the coast of Lanzarote, Spain. A baby boy has been born on a small, crowded boat carrying 60 people on the deadly Atlantic ...

The Guardian - 6d

A journalist's murder highlights risks of reporting in small-town India

Yahoo News - Jan. 8

Journalist's murder highlights risks of reporting in small-town India

Mukesh Chandrakar, who was found dead last week, told important stories from a violence-prone region in India.

BBC News - Jan. 8

Chef Alexander Smalls celebrates Sunday dinner with his new children's book

In his new children's book, "When Alexander Graced the Table," James Beard Foundation Award winner Alexander Smalls shares the story of a young boy learning to contribute to family meals with a ...

CBS News - Jan. 7

This 401(k) plan feature is a 'green light to contribute aggressively,' advisor says

If you're eager to max out your 401(k) early in 2025, you could miss part of your employer's matching contribution without the "true-up" feature.

CNBC - Jan. 6

How Congestion Pricing Will Affect Small Businesses

New York City’s controversial new toll could hurt small businesses by making deliveries more expensive—or help them by reducing traffic jams.

Inc. - Jan. 6

Arthur Brooks on why small New Year's resolutions are better

Harvard professor Arthur Brooks says making smaller New Year's resolutions can actually help them stick and lead to greater happiness.

CBS News - Jan. 6

Is any amount of alcohol safe to drink, in light of surgeon general’s cancer warning?

Surgeon General Vivek Murthy recommended that labels on alcoholic beverages be updated to include a warning about cancer risk.

MarketWatch - Jan. 6

Will we see more northern lights in 2025?

We had multiple nights of dazzling northern lights last year — will that trend continue in 2025?

The Hill - Jan. 5

Small wonders: The brilliant, unique world of child prodigies

Math and physics are mere child's play to 12-year-old Suborno Bari, a child prodigy who began giving university lectures at age 7. Correspondent Susan Spencer talks with Suborno, who is currently ...

CBS News - Jan. 5

Start January Strong by Turning Post-Holiday Energy Into Small-Business Success

After a well-deserved winter break, small-business leaders often return brimming with ideas. Here’s how to focus, prioritize, and build momentum for a productive year ahead.

Inc. - Jan. 5

In France, Drug Traffic Spreads to Small Towns

Even quaint corners of the country are seeing a rise in drug violence and crime. Just ask the mayor of Morlaix, which has a population of about 15,000.

The New York Times - Jan. 4

Cold dips, lights and fireworks: Photos of the week

A selection of news photographs from around the world.

BBC News - Jan. 4

US stocks rally to shake off new year jitters amid light trading

S&P 500 ends day 1.3% higher in its biggest rise since the day after Donald Trump’s election victory on November 6

Financial Times - Jan. 3

Finding Light in Winter

No matter how dark the days, we can find light in our own hearts, and we can be one another’s light.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

Small plane crashes into roof of Los Angeles warehouse, killing 2

Security video captured the fiery explosion after a small plane crashed into a building in Fullerton, California, leaving two dead and 19 injured. The cause of the crash is still under investigation.

NBC News - Jan. 3

‘It was a light in the dark’: how a bakery transformed lives in war-torn Mostar

Jasmin Elezović says he and his family would not be who they are today without War Child, the charity that grew out of bitter conflict. Donate to our charity appeal here Jasmin Elezović was ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

How Three Small Independent Coffee Shops Started Their Businesses

The owners began their businesses with no college degrees and 100 percent grit. A visit from the TikTok food critic Keith Lee also helped.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

2 dead, 18 injured after small plane crash in Southern California

Two people are dead and 18 are injured after a small plane crashed into the rooftop of a commercial building in Southern California on Thursday, according to authorities. Ten of the people injured ...

The Hill - Jan. 3

To the moon, an asteroid and beyond: The biggest space missions ahead in 2025

The year 2025 promises to be packed with space exploration, including robotic expeditions to the moon, a new observatory and a rendezvous with an asteroid.

NBC News - Jan. 2

CoD: Black Ops 6 Squid Game Event Includes Red Light Green Light, Operator Bundles, And Rewards

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone will dive into the competitive world of Squid Game on January 3, bringing a new event themed around the hit Netflix show. Activision has revealed the full ...

GameSpot - Jan. 2

Small Businesses Brace Themselves for TikTok Ban

If the Jan. 19 ban on the popular social video platform goes into effect, millions of entrepreneurs will lose a valuable marketing and outreach channel.

Inc. - Jan. 2

Number of migrants crossing Channel in small boats rises to 36,816

2024 was the deadliest year in the Channel, with 77 people known to have drowned trying to cross.

BBC News - Jan. 1

Small-boat crossing arrivals to UK rose 25% in 2024, data shows

Home Office figures will add to pressure on Keir Starmer to curb irregular migration via English Channel

Financial Times - Jan. 1

UK small boat arrivals in 2024 up 25% compared with previous year

A total of 36,816 people made journey last year compared with 29,437 who arrived in 2023, Home Office says. The number of people arriving in the UK in 2024 after crossing the Channel in small boats ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1

‘Heck of a light show’: spectacular bloom of bioluminescence returns to Tasmania’s coastline

Phenomenon known as ‘sea sparkles’ or ‘red tide’ is caused by masses of noctiluca scintillans, a pink-coloured algae. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Masses of ...