Why People Act So Weirdly at Airports

Time and boundaries dissolve in these spaces while people become charged with stress, anxiety, and excitement. Throw in a drink or two, and it’s no wonder people aren’t themselves.

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Reaching the Super Bowl Is Hard. So Is Our N.F.L. Postseason Quiz.

The conference championship weekend matchups bring more than just quarterback storylines to the table.
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The U.S. decision to shut down USAID has been widely criticized as a strategic victory for China, allowing it to expand its economic and political dominance unchecked.
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U.S. President Donald Trump has followed through on his promise to punish South Africa by signing an executive order stopping all aid and assistance to the country over what he called a human ...
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Chinese rescuers are searching for some 30 people after a landslide in southwestern Sichuan province buried 10 houses The Ministry of Emergency Management deployed hundreds of rescuers including ...
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Super Bowl 2025 commercials: Budweiser, Google and more ads released so far

Super Bowl Sunday is here — and with it comes a barrage of new, glitzy, celebrity-filled ads.
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China’s economic miracle appears to be in the past. Here’s why the future looks bleaker and bleaker.

Weak consumption, an aging population and an exodus of personal wealth from the country put China on a perilous path.
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This HR Company Valued at $12 Billion Just Announced Plans to IPO. Here’s Why Other Companies Are Watching Closely

Human Resources startup Deel recently hit an annual revenue run rate of $800 million.
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Why Are People Wearing Apple Watches on Their Ankles?

In pursuit of tracking fitness goals in a comfortable manner, a growing number of people are relocating their watches (and causing some confusion along the way).
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UPS’s CEO says the company is cutting back its shipping for Amazon by 50 percent.
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'I know 34 people who have taken their own lives'

Film producer Andrew Jenkins is selling an Aston Martin to fund a film to raise awareness of suicide.
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The Suns' Big 3 is still together after the trade deadline, so the search for success continues

Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal are still members of the Phoenix Suns after a tumultuous trade deadline
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Super Bowl prices are down this year. StubHub explains why

If you’re still planning to attend the Super Bowl on Sunday, you can expect a price drop compared to last year
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Why some are lashing out at the Super Bowl's pre-game ceremony

The Black national anthem “Lift Every Voice and Sing” has sparked social media-fueled backlash in the lead-up to Sunday’s Super Bowl in New Orleans.
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GTA 6 Parent Company's Stock Reaches All-Time High, And This Could Be Why

Grand Theft Auto parent company Take-Two's stock price is soaring this week following the company's recent earnings report on February 6. Why is the share value surging? It's often hard to know ...
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Why the Chiefs-Eagles Super Bowl rematch could deliver a ratings record for Fox

Advertisers paid as much as $8 million for a commercial on the Big Game that keeps getting bigger.
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Why a Majority of Senior Executives Say They’re Likely to Switch Jobs Within 2 Years

A new survey points to a looming surge in C-suite executive turnover.
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How Emotionally Intelligent People Turn Failure Into Progress and Despair Into Happiness, Backed by Science

The stories you tell yourself affect you mentally, emotionally, and even physically. Here’s how to tell yourself the right stories.
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Airline Pilots in the DC Plane Crash Acted as Expected, Experts Say

The pilots of the American Airlines regional jet in the Washington airport collision acted as expected, aviation safety experts and other pilots said.
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Why Does Elon Musk Think He Can Treat the U.S. Government Like Twitter?

My latest five-whys looks at Musk’s motivations.
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Transgender, nonbinary people sue Trump administration over passport policy

A new lawsuit accuses the State Department of freezing document changes for transgender or nonbinary people.
ABC News - 1h
Three reasons why Chiefs will win 2025 Super Bowl: Patrick Mahomes winning drive too much for Eagles

Here's why the Chiefs will pull off a historic three-peat against the Eagles
CBS Sports - 1h
Sanders if passed at 1: 'Why would I be mad?'

Former Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders isn't worried about whether he is selected first overall in the NFL draft, saying he's more concerned with landing with a team with the right scheme fit.
ESPN - 3h
Why the Odds of an Asteroid Striking Earth in 2032 Keep Going Up (and Down)

NASA and European scientists explain how they calculate the probability of the space rock 2024 YR4 impacting our planet, and why it’s not yet time to worry.
The New York Times - 5h
Trans Youth Are Rattled by Efforts to Ban Gender Care. So Are Hospitals.

President Trump’s executive order threatening hospitals’ funding if they provide gender transition care for youth has caused chaos in the transgender health landscape.
The New York Times - 7h
Eagles Super Bowl starter reveals wild reason why Philadelphia passed on him in 2019 NFL Draft

C.J. Gardner-Johnson claims this is why the Eagles didn't draft him
CBS Sports - 8h
All 10 people aboard Alaska plane that crashed died, says US Coast Guard

Authorities found the plane, which was carrying passengers across Norton Sound, about 34 miles south-east of Nome . A small commuter plane carrying 10 people across Alaska’s Norton Sound that ...
The Guardian - 13h
Super Bowl 2025: What is the Tush Push? How Eagles execute the play and why they run it so well

The Eagles will likely deploy this hard-to-stop play in Super Bowl LIX
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Republicans eye dueling budget votes next week as Mike Johnson faces pressure to act

House Speaker Mike Johnson is eying a committee vote next week to kickstart a massive multi-trillion-dollar package to advance President Donald Trump’s legislative agenda.
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Chappell Roan was one of the 25 million uninsured Americans — here’s why health coverage is still out of reach for some artists

Chappell Roan used her Grammy acceptance speech to call out record labels for not providing better protections for artists struggling to afford health care.
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Why Trump wants an American sovereign wealth fund

The US does not really need a state investment vehicle — it is one already
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Constantly scrolling on your phone? Why we can’t stand feeling bored

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Why a Super Bowl Viewership Record Could Be on the Horizon

Fatigue over Kansas City’s success is overrated, a columnist for The Athletic writes.
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Why It Is So Difficult to Stop the Flow of Fentanyl Into the U.S.

Stopping fentanyl from entering the United States presents major challenges, raising the question of what Mexico can actually do to meet President Trump’s demands in order to avoid tariffs.
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Why the N.F.L. Hired Kyle Smith as Its New Fashion Editor

Kyle Smith’s job isn’t quite like any other in professional sports.
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LinkedIn Is Testing an AI Tool That Could Transform How People Search for Jobs

The company says artificial intelligence could help surface jobs that remain hidden from typical search queries.
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