Can the AirPods Pro 2 Really Replace Hearing Aids? We Asked a Grandmother

Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 have some added hearing-aid capabilities. How well do they work in practice? I asked my grandmother, who is in her eighties, to try them for a week.

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How we can save Georgian democracy

John McCain's last visit to Georgia in 2017 was a testament to his belief in Georgian democracy and freedom, and current Georgian Dream's actions have led to a loss of international legitimacy and ...
The Hill - 2d
Can Berlin Really Afford 3 ‘Magic Flutes’ in a Single Week?

Each of the city’s opera houses is presenting a different production of the Mozart classic. With arts cuts looming, it looks like a last hurrah.
The New York Times - 3d
Bill Clinton teases third novel with James Patterson: 'We really take the gloves off'

Former President Clinton and James Patterson are putting their writing pens together again, teaming up for a third book about a potentially murderous presidential spouse. "The First Gentleman" is ...
The Hill - 5d
The western myth of the ‘guy we can do business with’

Assad, Putin, Gaddafi — the free world too often gets its hopes up about despots
Financial Times - 5d
Can robots replace humans in monetary policy?

No, but machines are making some serious progress
Financial Times - 6d
'You can breathe': BBC hears of hope and worry on the streets of Damascus

The BBC spoke to people in the Syrian capital after the end of the Assad family's five decades in power.
BBC News - Dec. 8
A ‘Clean Girl’ Influencer’s Lawsuit Asks: Can You Copyright a Vibe?

One influencer is suing another, accusing her of copying her minimalist aesthetic on social media. It turns out there is a lot of gray area in shades of beige.
The New York Times - Dec. 7
‘We can’t give up on 1 million children’: the charity bringing psychological first aid to Gazans

In Gaza, Dr Yasser Abu Jamei offers hope and healing to families shattered by Israel’s war on the strip. A guide to the Guardian and Observer’s 2024 charity appeal partners Donate to our ...
The Guardian - Dec. 7
How reimagining goods and services can aid US manufacturing

There’s a way President-elect Donald Trump can help promote U.S. manufacturing exports, and it doesn’t involve imposing new tariffs.
The Hill - Dec. 6