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‘We recognise it in this very primal way’: Stephen Fry, Brie Larson, Chris Ofili and more on why we can’t get enough of Greek mythology
Love, death, grief, power, revenge: Greek tragedies get to the essence of the human experience. Here, writers and artists select their favourite plays, music and films inspired by the classics, ...World - The Guardian - 10 hours ago -
Why we can’t litigate our way into AI policy in schools
Recent lawsuit against a school for punishing a student for using AI in a class assignment highlights the need for clear policies and trust in educators to determine when AI is appropriate.Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
Jared Polis, who praised Trump’s pick of RFK Jr, on why he’s willing to work with incoming president
Democratic governor of Colorado who launched governors’ group to protect democracy says he’ll work with Trump on key issues. Despite launching a governors’ group focused on safeguarding democracy ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
‘It’s like a secret’: why do the leguminati want to change the way we eat?
Fans of legumes say a worldwide shift towards eating beans rather than meat would hugely benefit human health and the environment. ‘Make the beans your bitch’ – how to join the leguminati, plus ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
The big idea: why we should take teenage love more seriously
Adolescent passions shape our future selves, and can be every bit as powerful – and perilous – as adult relationships. I haven’t kept many things from my teenage years. I have a box of photos – ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
We're not military - why are we being hit, asks injured man in Lebanon
In the Lebanese city of Nabatieh, Orla Guerin meets hospital patients and medics vowing to stay despite Israeli strikes.Top stories - BBC News - November 4 -
‘If we can’t unionise at Amazon, we have no future’: the film about the workers who took on Jeff Bezos and won
From the rousing leader dismissed for leading a walkout to the activists handing out free burgers, pizza and weed, an inspiring new documentary charts the long, hard fight to create the delivery ...World - The Guardian - November 12 -
Why We Got It So Wrong
It turns out a lot of people don’t behave like ambassadors from this or that group. They think for themselves in unexpected ways.Top stories - The New York Times - November 15 -
The Mars Volta: ‘The world we were in was very sexist and homophobic’
An intimate new documentary takes us behind the highs and lows of a band who were touched by many tragedies. When Omar Rodriguez-Lopez of the Mars Volta moved to the mainland US with his parents ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
'She said we ate': Huskies commemorate Chris Dailey's 40th season
The Huskies showed love to Chris Dailey with special wigs following Geno Auriemma's 1,217th win.Sports - ESPN - 3 days ago -
Why do we have the Electoral College?
When people cast ballots in the 2024 presidential election, their votes translate into Electoral College representation. Many wonder why the system still exists, and if it should.Top stories - CBS News - November 5 -
Why poppies are worn for Remembrance Day
The poppy has been synonymous with marking Remembrance since a few years after World War One.Top stories - BBC News - November 10 -
These are the swing states where groceries and housing cost the most: ‘People are still stuck with sticker shock.’
MarketWatch looked at affordability challenges for swing-state voters. Here’s what we found.Business - MarketWatch - October 29 -
Donald Trump can’t stop global climate action. If we stick together, it’s the US that will lose out | Bill Hare
How damaging this presidency is to the planet depends very much on how other countries react. There’s no time to waste. US election 2024 live: latest news and updates US election results 2024: ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
Canada's first woman armed forces chief: 'I can’t believe we have to justify women in combat'
HALIFAX – The first woman to head Canada’s armed forces pushed back on renewed debate over women serving in combat roles related to President-elect Trump’s pick for Defense secretary, calling it a ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
‘We live in a climate of fear’: graphic novelist’s Elon Musk book can’t find UK or US publisher
Darryl Cunningham blames fear of ‘legal consequences’ for reluctance to take on book, now only available in French. A biography by a British graphic novelist of Elon Musk is struggling to find an ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
2024 NBA Cup scores, takeaways: Joel Embiid already rethinking plan; Hawks, Blazers as potential Cinderellas?
The NBA's second in-season tournament tipped off Tuesday, and there are already some intriguing possibilitiesSports - CBS Sports - November 13 -
Payal Kapadia, director of 'All We Imagine as Light,' sees another way
Payal Kapadia's “All We Imagine as Light" is about as rich a movie experience as you’ll find this yearEntertainment - ABC News - November 15 -
AGI is coming faster than we think — we must get ready now
As we are on the brink of breakthroughs in AGI and superintelligence, we need to assess whether we are truly ready for this transformation.Tech - VentureBeat - November 10 -
Biden’s home town says farewell to ‘Scranton Joe’: ‘We were very proud of him’
The deep connection between Joe Biden and this scrappy city is everywhere, from Biden Way to a life-size cutout at Hank’s Hoagies. There’s the President Joseph R Biden Jr Expressway that winds off ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
This is how we do it: ‘We’ve done everything else, but haven’t had penetrative sex, because he’s very religious’
Ezra’s no-sex-before-marriage policy creates challenges, particularly for Priya – but Ezra believes it will bring them closer in the long run. How do you do it? Share the story of your sex life, ...World - The Guardian - November 9 -
Vance on racist jokes: ‘We have to stop getting so offended’
JD Vance said he did not hear racist jokes made by a comedian at former President Donald Trump’s New York City rally, but told reporters "I think that we have to stop getting so offended at every ...Politics - NBC News - October 28 -
'I'm really confident we can get a trophy this season'
Tottenham and Wales forward Brennan Johnson tells Kelly Somers about finding form, chasing trophies and playing alongside his idol Son Heung-min.Top stories - BBC News - November 1 -
To save our democracy, we must get rid of online anonymity
How do we balance protecting a user’s privacy while holding them accountable for actions violating the law or a site’s Terms of Service?Politics - The Hill - November 2 -
Why we probably won’t know who the next president is on election night
There are 17 states that accept mail ballots that arrive after Election Day. Some even accept ballots that arrive up to two weeks late.Politics - The Hill - November 4 -
Why we cry when we're sad, happy or stressed
From sadness to joy, our emotions can bring on tears. Dr. Gail Saltz explains the science behind our tears and what causes us to cry.Top stories - CBS News - November 13 -
Analysts are conflicted on industrials — and why we disagree with a sell call on Starbucks
The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.Business - CNBC - November 13 -
Why do we cry? An expert explains the science behind it.
Why do we cry? There's actually some good reasons for it — and an explanation for why shedding some tears can make us feel better.Top stories - CBS News - November 13 -
Why Do People Cry? Here’s What We Know.
We’re the only species that sheds emotional tears, but much about them remains an enigma.Top stories - The New York Times - November 15 -
Bank of Mum and Dad: why we all now live in an ‘inheritocracy’
Family wealth dictates our life choices. So is the Bank of Mum and Dad now behind so many of society’s growing inequalities?. You know the Bank of Mum and Dad when you see it: it’s your friend who ...World - The Guardian - November 17 -
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WATCH: Congress hears more testimony about UFOs: ‘We are not alone’
Wednesday’s joint congressional hearing by subcommittees of the House Oversight Committee was titled, "Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena: Exposing the Truth."Top stories - ABC News - November 14 -
We can rage about Donald Trump. Or we can be curious about why he appealed to so many | Peter Hyman
Progressives would do well to try to understand how millions of Americans turned to him because he offered real hope of prosperity, security and fewer wars. How can anyone vote for someone so… fill ...World - The Guardian - November 9 -
Dominic Thiem: ‘The way we play tennis is not healthy. Nobody stays injury free’
Wrist injury was catalyst to Austrian’s retirement as trying to keep up with big three destroyed his generational talent. As Dominic Thiem effortlessly dismantled Daniil Medvedev to reach the US ...World - The Guardian - October 26 -
Trump caps Pennsylvania campaign: 'The only way we can blow it is if you blow it'
Former President Trump on Monday held two rallies in Pennsylvania, capping his campaign efforts in a crucial battleground by levying attacks on Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), musing about college ...Politics - The Hill - November 5 -
Republican Senator on DOJ political interference: 'I don’t think we know that one way or the other'
Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) said he doesn’t know “one way or another” if President-elect Trump and his new Department of Justice (DOJ) pick, Pam Bondi, will apply political interference from the ...Politics - The Hill - 5 hours ago
