Her Discovery Wasn’t Alien Life, but Science Has Never Been the Same
The internet erupted in controversy over Felisa Wolfe-Simon and colleagues’ claim of a microbe thriving on arsenic. Nearly 15 years later, she’s pursuing new research on the boundaries of life.
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Demi Moore, On the Verge of Her First Oscar
As she prepares for her first Oscars as a nominee, the star of “The Substance” talks about the daring role that revitalized her career.The New York Times - 2h -
The costume wizard behind those 'Wicked' outfits has been down the Yellow Brick Road before
Paul Tazewell brought his experience creating costumes for 'The Wiz' four times, as well as 'Hamilton' and 2021's 'West Side Story,' to the massive undertaking.Los Angeles Times - 9h -
Life on Earth Depends on Networks of Ocean Bacteria
Nanotube bridge networks grow between the most abundant photosynthetic bacteria in the oceans, suggesting that the world is far more interconnected than anyone realized.Wired - 2d -
This firm has been bullish on crypto for two years — now it’s calling a top
Analysts at BCA Research say there’s all the classic signs of a top in crypto.MarketWatch - 6h -
Spicer: Trump has been clear 'it may take a little while' for prices to come down
Former White House aide Sean Spicer said President Trump has acknowledged that “it may take a little while” for to prices to come down — referring to a promise Trump made on the campaign trail. ...The Hill - 6h -
Her Discovery Wasn’t Alien Life, but Science Has Never Been the Same
The internet erupted in controversy over Felisa Wolfe-Simon and colleagues’ claim of a microbe thriving on arsenic. Nearly 15 years later, she’s pursuing new research on the boundaries of life.The New York Times - 12h -
Massive 4K Blu-Ray Sale At Amazon - Alien: Romulus, Deadpool & Wolverine, And More
Amazon has kicked off its latest Buy 1, Get 1 50% Off Sale on Blu-rays . As usual, you simply need to add two eligible movies or TV shows to your cart, and you'll receive a discount equal to half ...GameSpot - 1d -
A life in quotes: Tom Robbins
The bestselling counterculture novelist, whose books included Even Cowgirls Get the Blues and Another Roadside Attraction, has died at 92. Tom Robbins, the bestselling chronicler of the weird, ...The Guardian - 1d -
Nick Sirianni knew Eagles were 'special;' it's time we start treating the Super Bowl champion HC the same way
The coach has a truly remarkable resumeCBS Sports - 1d -
McDonald’s sees wider margins ahead as same-store-sales surprise offsets a profit miss
McDonald’s stock rose 5% as investors latched on to the positive developments, despite some mixed results from the fast-food giant.MarketWatch - 1d -
Southport victim's mother says she will 'never feel true happiness again'
Seven-year-old Elsie Dot Stancombe was one of three girls killed at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class.BBC News - 1d -
'I've been waiting over a year for a wheelchair'
Rob Taylor says the long wait for a custom wheelchair is damaging his mental health.BBC News - 1d -
Has there ever been a shutout out in the Super Bowl? Chiefs trending toward some ugly history vs. Eagles
The Chiefs -- and Patrick Mahomes -- could be ending up on the wrong side of historyCBS Sports - 1d -
Kevin Hart's daughter on her dad's embarrassing jokes
Heaven Hart told 60 Minutes correspondent Anderson Cooper that she had to speak up to dad Kevin Hart about jokes that revealed her private life onstage.CBS News - 1d -
Super Bowl 2025 $15,000 same-game parlay picks, Eagles vs. Chiefs props: Reap an epic return on a $10 NFL bet
SportsLine's computer simulation model has locked in a $10 four-leg Super Bowl 59 SGP that pays over $15,000 for anyone making Super Bowl betting picksCBS Sports - 1d -
A Sweeping Ban on D.E.I. Language Roils the Sciences
President Trump’s executive order is altering scientific exploration across a broad swath of fields, even beyond government agencies, researchers say.The New York Times - 2d -
The best Grenfell memorial would be ensuring it never happens again
If the remains of the west London tower block come down, it should prompt more and better building for social housingFinancial Times - 2d -
‘What’s high tech about clothing?’ Life on the margins of China’s economic reboot
The poor urban neighbourhoods that powered a manufacturing boom are once again on the front lines of Beijing’s plansFinancial Times - 2d -
Man's pop-up urinal death may never be explained, family fears
The family of Kevin Holding fear they may never find out why a pop-up urinal dropped on him.BBC News - 2d -
Lakers' trade for Hornets center Mark Williams has been rescinded, team says
The Los Angeles Lakers’ trade to acquire center Mark Williams from Charlotte has been rescinded, the team announced Saturday nightABC News - 2d -
Undocumented mom fears she will never see her 3-year-old daughter again
The White House said its immigration crackdown has resulted in more than 8,000 arrests since President Trump's inauguration. What happens to the over four million children under 18 who live with a ...CBS News - 2d -
Groundbreaking botanical discoveries on Captain Cook voyage were thanks to Indigenous people
New book reveals that Pacific islands inhabitants helped European scientists identify hundreds of plant species. In 1769, nearly nine months after setting sail with Capt James Cook on his first ...The Guardian - 3d -
He's in a wheelchair, she's not. Their love story created an extraordinary life
In the week before Valentine's Day, CBS News is featuring stories about love that blossomed despite unimaginable odds. We call this series Love, Against All Odds.CBS News - 3d -
Right-Wing Crusade Against USAID Has Been Fueled by Falsehoods
As the Trump administration works to dismantle the aid agency, right-wing influencers have flooded the internet with falsehoods about its work.The New York Times - 3d -
Courthouse Weddings Have Never Been More Chic
These low-key nuptials are growing in popularity and becoming an aesthetic, offering couples intimate yet affordable settings for their big day.The New York Times - 3d -
A Fungus That Turns Spiders Into Zombies Is a Discovery to Haunt Your Nightmares
A BBC documentary crew in Northern Ireland stumbled upon a fungus that hijacks spiders in an arachnid version of “The Last of Us.”The New York Times - 4d -
‘They chucked her under the bus – then reversed it back over her’: has the Emilia Pérez backlash gone too far?
Karla Sofía Gascón’s precipitous fall from Oscars frontrunner to industry pariah has left many in Hollywood rethinking their tactics – and questioning their ethics. The dramatic cancellation of ...The Guardian - 4d -
Lindsey Vonn hit pause on her life to 'set a new standard of what’s possible' back on the ski slopes
She helped Salt Lake City secure hosting rights for the 2034 Winter Olympics and designed her own skiwear and goggles linesABC News - 4d -
Ian McEwan's next novel, 'What We Can Know,' is science fiction 'without the science'
The next novel by Ian McEwan will be a post-apocalyptic story, set in part in the 22nd century and centered on a scholar’s immersion into a poem written during happier timesABC News - 4d -
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.Inc. - 4d -
DeepSeek’s R1 and OpenAI’s Deep Research just redefined AI — RAG, distillation, and custom models will never be the same
Pricing, performance, hallucination risks, clean data: Here’s what DeepSeek and OpenAI's breakthroughs mean for anyone building AI today.VentureBeat - 5d -
How to cook the perfect boiled egg, according to science
Scientists say they’ve cracked the code for boiling the perfect eggABC News - 5d -
A Hollywood insider has written her first novel — and Darren Star is adapting it
Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas revisits the world of 1980s talent agencies in her debut novel, 'Climbing in Heels,' which onetime colleague Darren Star has signed on to adapt.Los Angeles Times - 5d -
Movie Review: 'No Other Land' is a shocking look at Palestinian life under occupation
The irony shouldn’t be lost on anyone that “No Other Land,” a documentary about the systemic demolition of Palestinian homes in the West Bank, cannot find a cinematic home, either with a ...ABC News - 6d -
The Artist Alonzo Davis’s Life and Work in Pictures
In the 1960s, he built the Brockman Gallery, a vital venue for Black artists in Los Angeles. Here are glimpses into his life, art and legacy.The New York Times - Feb. 4
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Elon Musk’s Business Empire Scores Benefits Under Trump Shake-Up
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