Ancient DNA suggests women were heart of social networks in Celtic society in Britain

Review: Sanaz Toossi's 'Wish You Were Here' at South Coast Rep traces the faltering dreams of young Iranian women

Pulitzer Prize-winner Sanaz Toossi, who grew up in Orange County, has a homecoming of sorts with the West Coast premiere of "Wish You Were Here" at South Coast Repertory.

Los Angeles Times - 16h

The Right Is Winning the Battle for Hearts and Minds

The full-scale assault by the conservative movement on liberal domination of the nation’s culture has begun to deliver key victories.

The New York Times - 10h

PM will meet Trump within weeks, Lammy suggests

Sir Keir Starmer congratulates Donald Trump ahead of the US presidential inauguration.

BBC News - 1d

For eight years, women reported a Tinder predator, but no charges were brought

Women who tried to report Christopher Harkins said they felt "dismissed" when they approached Police Scotland.

BBC News - 2d

Britain’s situation remains fragile

The government must retain the confidence of its creditors

Financial Times - 2d

Are we a racist society? The majority of us say no – but science begs to differ

Although greater awareness of prejudice would suggest we are less bigoted than ever, empirical evidence indicates not. Q&A with Keon West, author of The Science of Racism Do we still have a ...

The Guardian - 3d

Kennedy’s Plan for the Drug Crisis: A Network of ‘Healing Farms’

The positions of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on vaccines and drug companies are well known. His approach to addiction has been far less scrutinized.

The New York Times - 3d

The Celtics are in a slump — and their biggest issue is surprising

Should Boston be worried or is this just a blip on the radar?

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Lifestyles of the Rich and Ancient: Some in Pompeii Even Had a Home Spa

Hot, warm and cold baths in a recently uncovered villa offer a new glimpse of life in the city before it was smothered by tons of volcanic fragments.

The New York Times - 4d

The 'Trump Home Shopping Network' is on the air — buyer beware

Days from taking office, President-elect Trump is hawking a "God Bless the USA Inauguration Day Bible" and other products.

The Hill - 4d

Kiena Dawes: The complex question at case's heart

The case centred on whether an abuser can be criminally responsible if a victim kills themselves.

BBC News - 5d

An Entire Book Was Written in DNA—and You Can Buy It for $60

What may be the first commercially available book saved in DNA is the latest example of how consumers might use molecular data storage.

Wired - 5d

Two giant films poke at our current society. Is it on purpose?

Do films like 'Wicked' and 'Gladiator II' tell stories that tackle societal realities in order to meet a need, or do audiences interpret them through the lens they bring into the theater?

Los Angeles Times - 6d

Celtic Women Held Sway in ‘Matrilocal’ Societies

An ancient cemetery reveals a Celtic tribe that lived in England 2,000 years ago and that was organized around maternal lineages, according to a DNA analysis.

The New York Times - 6d

Women held keys to land and wealth in Celtic Britain

DNA analysis suggests Iron Age societies in Britain were built around women rather than men.

BBC News - 6d

Chief Is Getting a New CEO: All About the New Head of the Women’s Leadership Network

The Chief co-founders have tapped Alison Moore, most recently of Comic Relief US, to take the lead on the organization’s next chapter.

Inc. - 6d

MSNBC President Rashida Jones is leaving the network

Jones ends her four-year run at the network. Her second-in-command, Rebecca Kutler, will be interim president.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 14

Peruvian Mummies’ Ancient Tattoos Come Under Laser Focus

With a tool often used in the study of dinosaur fossils, scientists uncovered new details in ornate tattoos on the skin of members of the Chancay culture of Peru.

The New York Times - Jan. 13

Electra-fying! Captain Marvel’s Brie Larson brings back an ancient avenger

Sophocles’ classic about the bitter pursuit of justice – now revived by Daniel Fish – reveals fresh truths each time. Why do we so rarely see Sophocles’ Electra? John Burgess, in a guide to Greek ...

The Guardian - Jan. 13

Their Social Security benefits were slashed. Now they’re getting hundreds — maybe thousands — of dollars back under new law Biden just signed.

Retired public workers will get check adjustments and retro pay under the recently signed Social Security Fairness Act.

MarketWatch - Jan. 11

The uncomfortable truth about social media networks

It may be impossible to run an uncensored network while presenting an environment where anyone can feel safe

Financial Times - Jan. 10

Tietoevry: A Nordic Vision for Global AI Innovation - reshaping businesses and societies

Tietoevry has played a leading role in many technology evolution cycles that have enhanced quality of life and the societies we live in. The era of AI will once again offer new opportunities for ...

CBS News - Jan. 9

The delights of the ancient world should be available for all

The flame of classics still burns in state schools even as the Latin scheme is axed

Financial Times - Jan. 9

Outdated guidelines mean doctors failing to spot heart condition in women

Research finds hypertrophic cardiomyopathy testing that overlooks sex differences and body size is inadequate. Doctors are failing to diagnose women with a potentially deadly heart condition ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

Egypt unveils ancient rock-cut tombs and burial shafts in Luxor

Egypt has unveiled several discoveries near the famed city of Luxor including ancient rock-cut tombs and burial shafts dating back 3,600 years

ABC News - Jan. 8

Trump suggests taking Greenland and Panama Canal by force

During an hourlong press conference, President-elect Trump mapped out headline-making plans for his administration — including seizing the Panama Canal and Greenland and renaming the Gulf of Mexico ...

NBC News - Jan. 8

Morning coffee may lower risk of heart disease-related death, research suggests

The study did not say why coffee in the morning reduces the risk and whether it was the sole cause.

BBC News - Jan. 8

Lead Poisoning May Have Made Ancient Romans a Bit Less Intelligent

Exposure to lead from mining probably lowered I.Q. levels in the empire, research has found. It might be the world’s first case of widespread industrial pollution.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

Archaeologists discover ancient tools dating back millions of years

Just over 50 years ago, paleontologist Donald Johnson unearthed the remains of "Lucy," an ancient human relative who lived more than 3 million years ago. Now, another group of scientists have found ...

CBS News - Jan. 4

Elon Musk Trolls Britain and Defends Tommy Robinson in Flurry of Social Media Posts

In a barrage of posts rife with misinformation, he revived questions about a child sex abuse scandal, vilified the prime minister and defended a jailed far-right agitator.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

Britain’s economic gloom is overdone

The government can tackle bad vibes with a positive vision for growth

Financial Times - Jan. 3

‘The hair stands up’: citizen archaeologists unearth ancient treasures in Scotland

Members of the public are helping to sustain digs across the country, even as volunteering declines. They were moving forward in a line across the 10 sq metre trench, volunteer excavators elbow to ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

Britain's 'oldest' barrister still loves job at 90

Noel Philo continues to prosecute and defend criminal cases at Lincoln Crown Court.

BBC News - Jan. 3

The looming battle over Britain’s wind farms

The Labour government wants to ramp up renewables. But many local residents are up in arms about plans for pylons and cables in sensitive sites

Financial Times - Jan. 3

Clement has to win hearts and minds at Rangers. Beating Celtic would help

Manager is yet to win an Old Firm match and success would help him to show he is making some progress. Philippe Clement can only hope the law of averages is due to swing in his favour. If not, the ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1

Anger, tears and joy after a heart attack at 22

Faith Harrison says she wants to celebrate her "second life", 12 months after the attack.

BBC News - Jan. 1

Ancient DNA suggests women were heart of social networks in Celtic society in Britain

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