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Deadly floods and storms affected more than 400,000 people in Europe in 2024
European State of the Climate report ‘lays bare’ impact of fossil fuels on continent during its hottest 12 months on record. The home-wrecking storms and floods that swept Europe last year affected ...The Guardian - 2d -
UK advertisers cut spending for the first time in four years on tariff turmoil
More companies are reducing ad budgets than increasing them, trade body findsFinancial Times - 4h -
Study finds more people are obtaining abortions but fewer are traveling for it
A new study has found that fewer people crossed state lines for abortions in 2024 than the previous yearABC News - 1d -
Chinese tea chain Chagee aims for $400mn New York IPO despite tariff war
Maker of ‘teaspressos’ and ‘teapuccinos’ could be second-biggest Chinese listing in US in more than three yearsFinancial Times - 11h -
Wall Street trading desks are feasting on the volatility from Trump’s global upheaval
The six biggest U.S. banks put up $16.3 billion in stock trading revenue, 33% more year over year and higher than the 2020 pandemic or the 2008 financial crisis.CNBC - 10h -
Soil from the moon's far side suggests drier conditions than the side facing Earth
Soil and rocks returned from the moon's far side suggest it may be drier than the side constantly facing EarthABC News - Apr. 9 -
Blue Origin Crew of 6 Women, Including Gayle King and Katy Perry, Land Safely After Space Trip
They were among the six women who made a 10-minute trip on Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket, as the first all-female space crew in more than 60 years.The New York Times - 2d -
WHO member states reach pandemic agreement
The World Health Organization (WHO) announced Wednesday its member states had reached an agreement on preparing for and responding to future pandemics after more than three years of negotiations. ...The Hill - 4h -
Island-wide power outage hits Puerto Rico ahead of Easter weekend
All 1.4 million Luma Energy clients across Puerto Rico were without power on Wednesday. The blackout comes less than five months after another island-wide power outage on New Year's Eve.CBS News - 1h -
Retail sales increased 1.4% in March, greater than expected
Retail sales were expected to increase 1.2% in March, according to the Dow Jones consensus.CNBC - 13h -
‘Modern Love’ Podcast: Gen X? More Like Gen Sex.
At 46, Mireille Silcoff divorced her partner of 21 years, and went on to have more sex and better sex than she’d ever had before. She soon realized she wasn’t the only woman her age in the midst of ...The New York Times - 18h -
Comcast launches five-year price guarantee for Xfinity internet customers
Comcast is introducing the option to choose a five-year price guarantee when customers sign up for a new Xfinity Internet package.VentureBeat - 1d -
Oak tree felled by Toby Carvery 'had hundreds of years to live'
The ancient oak felled in north London was classified as a "fine specimen" last year, documents show.BBC News - 11h -
Back Market and iFixit Want You to Use Your Phone for at Least 5 Years
Back Market and iFixit are partnering to encourage consumers to keep their phones in service for at least five years—and to pressure manufacturers to extend smartphone support to 10 years.Wired - 14h -
OpenAI’s new GPT-4.1 models can process a million tokens and solve coding problems better than ever
OpenAI launched a new family of AI models this morning that significantly improve coding abilities while cutting costs, responding directly to growing competition in the enterprise AI market. The ...VentureBeat - 2d -
Sperm Donors Fathered More Than 25 Children Each, Netherlands Data Reveals
The numbers raise concerns about the risk of genetic anomalies as those children eventually seek partners and give birth.The New York Times - 1d -
Hertz shares surge more than 50% after Bill Ackman takes big stake in the rental car firm
Shares of Hertz surged 56% Wednesday after a regulatory filing revealed Pershing Square had built a 4.1% position as of the end of 2024.CNBC - 7h -
Dozens searched for a missing 2-year-old in the Arizona desert. Buford the dog was the real hero.
The rescue made him a hero — and earned Buford, a 6-year-old Anatolian Pyrenees, a hero’s dinner.NBC News - 3h -
Mexico confirms country's first human case of bird flu in a 3-year-old girl
Health officials in Mexico say a 3-year-old girl from the western state of Durango is the country’s first confirmed human case of bird fluABC News - Apr. 4 -
A Post-College Romance With a Five-Year Intermission
Lauren Lockett and Jordan Miller went from Stanford friends to something more — but when she was ready to define the relationship, he wasn’t. Time apart brought them back together.The New York Times - 4d -
The 30 best fiction books of the last 30 years
To celebrate the 30th edition of the L.A. Times Festival of Books, we asked authors, editors, critics and scholars to select the 30 best fiction books since the festival was inaugurated.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
The Best Fits for This Year’s N.F.L. Draft Quarterback Prospects
The Tennessee Titans will likely take Cam Ward with the No. 1 pick. After that, it’s anyone’s guess where top passers will land.The New York Times - 2d -
Nate Bargatze will host this year's Emmy Awards
Celebrated stand-up comedian Nate Bargatze will host the 2025 Emmy Awards this fall.Los Angeles Times - 10h -
World Trade Organization says global trade could slide this year because of Trump's tariff policies
The World Trade Organization says the volume of trade in goods worldwide is likely to decrease by 0.2% this year due to U.S. President Donald Trump’s shifting tariff policies and a standoff with ChinaABC News - 14h -
Sex Pistols announce first North American tour in 22 years
The Sex Pistols, the legendary English punk band, last went on a North American tour in 2003.CBS News - Mar. 28 -
American Airlines Will Offer Free Wi-Fi on Most Flights Next Year
Starting in January, members of the airline’s AAdvantage loyalty program will have free access to wireless internet on 90 percent of its fleet, the company said.The New York Times - 1d -
Young People Are Making Up to $36K a Year Renting Their T-Shirts and Speakers
Rental apps like Pickle and Yoodlize are helping millennials and Gen Zers turn their closets and tools into extra cash.Wired - 13h -
Peru's ex-president and first lady sentenced to 15 years in prison
A court ruled that Humala, who governed Peru from 2011 to 2016, took illegal campaign contributions.BBC News - 10h -
Tariffs will cost families nearly $5K per year, Kentucky governor says
"That's months upon months upon months of groceries. That's months upon months of rent. That might be your entire annual deductible if you've got private health insurance coverage," he said. "No ...The Hill - 5h -
The dead in upstate New York plane crash included 2022 NCAA woman of the year and family members
A private plane that crashed in upstate New York over the weekend was carrying six members of a close-knit family of physicians and distinguished student-athletesABC News - 2d -
How to Evade Taxes in Ancient Rome? A 1,900-Year-Old Papyrus Offers a Guide.
A manuscript discovered in the Judean desert contains trial notes on an intricate tax-evasion scheme that involved forgery, fiscal fraud and the false sale of slaves.The New York Times - 2d -
Commentary: Mehdi Hasan reflects on Zeteo one year after launch: 'We're in a very good place'
The former MSNBC host talks about what it took to create an outlet somewhere between mainstream news and 'burn it all down' media.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Sam Altman at TED 2025: Inside the most uncomfortable — and important — AI interview of the year
At TED 2025, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman faced tough questions on AI ethics, artist compensation, and the risks of autonomous agents in a tense interview with TED’s Chris Anderson, revealing new details ...VentureBeat - 1d -
'She can carry a franchise': What Wings can expect from Paige Bueckers in Year 1
All-Star? MVP? Or Hall of Famer? WNBA GMs break down what to expect from Bueckers' rookie season -- and beyond.ESPN - 15h -
Fifty years on, New Zealand’s tribunal upholding Māori rights faces a turning point
The Waitangi Tribunal has had a significant impact on Indigenous rights and policy but as it marks its 50th anniversary its role is being questioned. In the 1980s, New Zealand’s department of Māori ...The Guardian - 3h -
The day before Good Friday is often a great day for the stock market. Will that be true again this year?
Markets are closed on the holiday itself, but the days leading up to it, especially Thursday, are often positive.MarketWatch - 1h -
LeBron James becomes first athlete to have a Ken doll
Sticking true to James' style and likeness, his Ken doll is an inch taller and comes in larger packaging than the standard doll.CBS News - Apr. 9 -
A Cautionary Tale of 408 Tentacles
One pet octopus suddenly became more than four dozen. They went viral. Then it all went south.The New York Times - 3d -
PNY GeForce RTX 5060 Ti OC Review: High-Definition Gaming
This graphics card conquers 1080p gaming, but if you have to pay more than sticker price, you can do better.Wired - 14h
