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‘That is Maganomics’: where Trump is taking America on trade
Maverick economist turned presidential adviser Peter Navarro has helped bring back a world in which power takes precedence over economic exchange. Will he prove his critics wrong?Financial Times - 3d -
David Lodge, British Novelist Who Satirized Academic Life, Dies at 89
His 15 well-plotted novels teemed with romance and strange coincidence. An erudite literary critic with an ear for language, he also wrote a raft of nonfiction books.The New York Times - 4d -
Trump called 2 last-minute GOP ‘yes’ votes ahead of Johnson's victory
President-elect Trump called two of the final Republican holdouts before they switched their votes in support of Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), sources told The Hill, underscoring the incoming ...The Hill - 4d -
1 cigarette can decrease life expectancy by 20 minutes: Data
In 2000, data published in The BMJ estimated one cigarette would cost a person 11 minutes of their life.The Hill - 4d -
Do You Believe in Life After Death? These Scientists Study It.
Is reincarnation real? Is communication from the “beyond” possible? A small set of academics are trying to find out, case by case.The New York Times - 4d -
Student loan borrowers should take these steps before presidential administration changes
The country's roughly 40 million federal student loan borrowers should brace for change when President Joe Biden exits office toward the end of the month.CNBC - 4d -
Takano to take helm of Congressional Equality Caucus
Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.) will take the reins of the Congressional Equality Caucus, a coalition of House Democrats supportive of LGBTQ rights, in the 119th Congress, the group announced Friday. ...The Hill - 4d -
Bumrah takes final-ball wicket after altercation
Indian captain Jaspit Bumrah dismisses Usman Khawaja with the final ball of the day following an altercation with 19-year-old Austalian batter Sam Konstas on day one of the fifth Test at the Sydney ...BBC News - 4d -
Music brings New Orleans' French Quarter back to life
Buskers returned to the iconic streets one day after the New Year's Day tragedy.ABC News - 4d -
To conserve or cull? Life in Australia's crocodile capital
The Northern Territory is home to over 100,000 saltwater crocodiles, but not everyone wants them there.BBC News - 5d -
Taco Bell using AI voice to take orders at drive-thru
Fast food chain Taco Bell is turning to artificial intelligence to meet the demand of its drive-thru customers. The technology is said to cut the wait for an order by 29 seconds and improve ...CBS News - 5d -
DOJ Takes the Dizzying Corporate Transparency Act Saga to the Supreme Court
The anti-money laundering law has been volleyed back and forth at the appeals level. Should businesses comply with its reporting requirements anyway?Inc. - 5d -
Life Lessons From the Masters of Disaster
The President-elect and the mayor of Chicago are great examples of how not to behave at critical moments. Entrepreneurs, take note.Inc. - 5d -
Half-Life Actor Stirs Up Half-Life 3 Rumors With Cryptic New Year's Message
For the last two decades, players have looked for any sign that Valve is moving forward with Half-Life 3 . The 20th anniversary of Half-Life 2 came and went without any announcement about the ...GameSpot - 5d -
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TV figures, chess shenanigans and Shakespeare’s wife – take the Thursday quiz
Questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday. How will you fare?. Welcome to the first Thursday quiz of 2025. For those of you new to the feature, every ...The Guardian - 5d -
Tim Ferris Does This 60-Minute Exercise to Start Each New Year and So Should You
A past year review can help you do more of what you love and less of what you hate in the coming year.Inc. - 5d -
Actor Daniel Stern documents his quiet life on a remote California ranch
The “Home Alone” star says he has found “deep artistic satisfaction in my life as a bronze sculptor, cattle rancher, and lemon farmer.”MarketWatch - 5d -
The Palestinian Authority Takes on Hamas Militants in West Bank Power Struggle
Weeks of deadly fighting have marked the most serious clashes between Palestinian factions in years.The Wall Street Journal - 5d -
Life in a Gaza field hospital – in pictures
Over the past three months Kieran Seager photographed and interviewed staff, patients, and their families at the UK-Med field hospital in al-Mawasi, Rafah. Approximately 40% of all patients treated ...The Guardian - 5d -
Baby to fly to Mexico for 'life-changing' stem cell therapy after fundraiser
Celine was born in December 2023 weighing less than a bag of sugar.BBC News - 5d -
US rapper Ice Spice faces fan backlash over ‘disrespectful’ five-minute appearance at Brisbane gig
Fans at the New Year’s Eve Wildlands festival, which cost up to $242 a ticket, were disappointed after the headline act was 25 minutes late for her 30-minute set. Get our breaking news email , ...The Guardian - 5d -
Prescott taking security seriously amid break-ins
Even before a number of high-profile athletes were targeted by robberies over the past few months, Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has taken security seriously.ESPN - 6d -
New Orleans sheriff takes questions after truck attack
New Orleans Sheriff Susan Hutson spoke with reporters Wednesday in the aftermath of the truck attack on Bourbon Street that killed at least 10 people.CBS News - 6d -
Equal Rights Amendment advocates should take ‘dead’ for an answer
ERA advocates are attempting to revive the 1972 ERA by having President Biden order the archivist to certify it as part of the Constitution, but the Supreme Court and lower courts have ruled that ...The Hill - 6d -
Scientists aim for ‘Darwinian evolution’ with artificial life project
‘MiniLife’ research extends growing field of synthetic biology into new territoryFinancial Times - 6d -
Boulter win takes GB into United Cup last eight
Katie Boulter beats Australia's Olivia Gadecki in straight sets to ensure Great Britain reach the United Cup quarter-finals in Sydney.BBC News - 6d -
Pope calls for protection of life in New Year's message
Pope Francis called for the protection of life at New Year’s Day Mass on Wednesday, offering a seemingly anti-abortion message. “Let us entrust this new year to Mary, Mother of God,” Francis said ...The Hill - 6d -
Pope calls for commitment to protect life in New Year message
Pope Francis ushered in the New Year with an appeal for the faithful to reject abortion, calling for a “firm commitment” to protect and respect life from conception to natural deathABC News - 6d -
Missing You review – you won’t remember a thing about Harlan Coben’s latest mystery 10 minutes later
The 10th of Netflix’s 14-book deal with the author starts slowly and features some desperate dialogue, though once it gets going it’s entertaining – if forgettable. Ten down, four to go. I approach ...The Guardian - 6d -
‘Biceps curls while you cook!’ 101 ways to get healthier and happier – in just five minutes
Open all your windows! Sing a song! Have a hot chocolate! Guardian writers and readers reveal simple ways to lift your mood in 300 seconds or fewer. 1. Pay one person who isn’t expecting it a ...The Guardian - 6d -
Jimmy Carter's grandson talks former president's life, legacy
Former President Jimmy Carter died at age 100 on Sunday.ABC News - Dec. 31