Kids Turn to a Mental-Health Chatbot to Share Their Anxieties

Talk Turns to Los Angeles ‘2.0’

The governor of California has called for “a Marshall Plan” to rebuild the fire-ravaged city. But big questions loom about more ambitious and costly projects, including the 2028 Summer Olympic Games.

The New York Times - 1d

Spurs stars bring smiles to Redick's kids after fire

Spurs stars Chris Paul and Victor Wembanyama gave game-worn jerseys to JJ Redick's sons, who lost their entire memorabilia collection in the wildfires that burned down their family home.

ESPN - 11h

Havertz's wife shares threats after Arsenal loss

The wife of Arsenal player Kai Havertz has shared abusive messages she received on social media after Arsenal lost to Manchester United in the FA Cup on Sunday.

ESPN - 18h

'We remortgaged to buy our kids' ADHD medication'

BBC research finds nearly 400,000 private prescriptions for ADHD were issued in 2023-24.

BBC News - 1d

Andrey Rublev: ‘I don’t feel any more that crazy anxiety and stress’

Russian world No 9 has become as well-known for hurting himself on court as for his tennis but feels he has turned a corner. ‘I’m definitely feeling much better,” Andrey Rublev says as, with ...

The Guardian - 2d

Vodafone Sells Remaining 3% Share in Indus Towers

The telecomms group used the $326 million raised in proceeds to repay debt and increase its stake in India’s Vodafone Idea.

The Wall Street Journal - 4d

How to talk to kids about natural disasters

Here are some practical, research-backed ways to talk to children about natural disasters while keeping their emotional well-being—and your own—in mind.

ABC News - 5d

Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to share branches

The move is intended to make it easier for people to access banking services, but some warn it will lead to more branch closures.

BBC News - 5d

'I'm in a dream': Deaf UFC legend hears mom, kids for 1st time

The first deaf UFC fighter in history has achieved the biggest win of his life.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Greggs shares drop on sales slowdown

UK bakery chain blames ‘subdued high street footfall’ for weaker earnings

Financial Times - 5d

Trump shares inflammatory video with crude reference to Netanyahu

President-elect’s post featuring economist Jeffrey Sachs comes weeks after Israeli PM claims two had a ‘warm’ chat. Donald Trump has shared inflammatory video content calling Benjamin Netanyahu ...

The Guardian - 5d

Anxieties jump at Trump's Greenland, Panama Canal military talk

{beacon} Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Anxieties jump at Trump's Greenland, Panama Canal military ...

The Hill - 6d

Trump provokes anxieties with Greenland, Panama Canal military talk

President-elect Trump’s refusal to rule out military action to attain his ambitions of acquiring the Panama Canal and Greenland has sparked some stern responses overseas and spurred a global debate ...

The Hill - 6d

Has the bond market turned against Rachel Reeves?

Rising UK borrowing costs raise risk that chancellor will have to impose tighter fiscal policy as soon as March

Financial Times - 6d

How a man evacuated his kids, businesses before the Palisades Fire spread

Gregg Champion, a business owner and resident in the Pacific Palisades area, says he helped evacuate his children from their schools and clients from his addiction recovery centers before flames ...

CBS News - 6d

Germans turn to balcony solar panels to save money

Yahoo News - 6d

The laws turning Arab-Israelis into ‘second-class citizens’

Rules on deportations and taking part in elections seen as deepening systemic inequality of Palestinians in the country

Financial Times - 6d

Meta hosts AI chatbots imitating 'Hitler,' 'Jesus Christ' and Taylor Swift

In less than six months users have created and successfully published chatbots on Meta’s platforms that violate its rules.

NBC News - Jan. 7

Meta Turns to Community Notes, Mirroring X

Social media companies are abandoning years of fact-checking practices as Republicans criticize it as censorship.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

Online holiday spending rises nearly 9%, as deals and AI-powered chatbots fuel purchases, data shows

Online spending rose 8.7% during the holiday season from last year, according to data from Adobe Analytics, as deals and the use of AI-powered chatbots helped inspire purchases.

NBC News - Jan. 7

Online holiday spending rises nearly 9%, as deep discounts and AI-powered chatbots fuel purchases, Adobe data says

The holiday e-commerce results from Adobe are a promising sign for the retail industry, which will begin reporting holiday results in February.

CNBC - Jan. 7

The anxiety secret: how the world’s leading life coach stopped living in fear

Famous for her work with Oprah Winfrey, Martha Beck is a bestselling author and self-help superstar. But for 60 years she was anxious and terrified - until she found a simple, uplifting answer. All ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

How Canada’s Voters Turned on Justin Trudeau

Canada’s prime minister gained global renown 10 years ago for his unabashedly progressive politics. But at home, voters turned sour on him long ago.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

Belichick shares on-brand reaction to Patriots firing Mayo

Former Patriots head coach Bill Belichick shared his reaction to the firing of his successor, Jerod Mayo, on Monday's "The Pat McAfee Show."

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

Netflix's "The Home Edit" stars on teaching kids to organize

The stars of Netflix's "The Home Edit" are teaching kids to organize with their new book, "The Rainbow Cleanup." Joanna Teplin and Clea Shearer share their tips for creating tidy spaces.

CBS News - Jan. 6

Indonesia launches free meal program to combat kids, pregnant women malnutrition

Indonesia’s new government has begun an ambitious project to fight malnutrition by feeding nearly 90 million children and pregnant women that is expected to cost $28 billion through 2029, although ...

ABC News - Jan. 6

'Musk turns on Farage' and 'big freeze hits Britain'

Elon Musk's calls for Nigel Farage to be replaced as Reform UK leader, and weather disruption leads the papers.

BBC News - Jan. 5

‘It makes you feel like a kid again’: snowed in at Britain’s highest pub

Drinks flow and friends are made as people hunker down overnight at the Tan Hill Inn in North Yorkshire. “Do you want a shot?” asks Katy Sherrington from Durham, offering up a tiny glass of a pink ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5

Healthcare turns to AI for medical note-taking ‘scribes’

Investment in the apps has doubled as Big Tech and start-ups compete to grab share of market

Financial Times - Jan. 5

Why Japan is the perfect place to turn 50

A significant birthday feels less so in a country that has become a global pioneer of ageing — for better and for worse

Financial Times - Jan. 4

A Flight Seatmate Turned Soul Mate

When Venkata Datta Sai met PV Sindhu, a champion badminton player, on a plane, there was a spark, but her popularity concerned him. “She’s like the LeBron James of this side of the world,” he said.

The New York Times - Jan. 3