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It's One of the Last Pristine Coral Reefs on Earth. Should We Be Visiting It?
The Raja Ampat archipelago of Indonesia looms large in the imaginations of underwater adventurers. But by visiting its relatively untouched reefs are we protecting them—or threatening them?The Wall Street Journal - World -
It's One of the Last Pristine Coral Reefs on Earth. Should We Be Visiting It?
The Raja Ampat archipelago of Indonesia looms large in the imaginations of underwater adventurers. But by visiting its relatively untouched reefs are we protecting them—or threatening them?The Wall Street Journal - World -
Capital One-Discover merger comment period extended by Feds in move seen as routine
A comment period extension for the blockbuster $35 billion acquisition of Discover Financial Services by Capital One Financial Corp. isn’t a signal that the deal will be spiked for being anti-competitive, analysts said.MarketWatch - Business -
How one state is trying to make weight loss drugs cheaper
Weight loss drugs aren't covered by insurance for North Carolina's state employees. The state is negotiating with drugmakers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to try to lower the costs.NBC News - Top stories -
Lions sign Amon-Ra St. Brown to four-year extension, making him one of NFL's highest-paid WRs
Big bucks are flying in DetroitCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
The federal government granted Micron Technology $6.1 billion to build two chip-making facilities in New York and one in Idaho.
The federal government granted Micron Technology $6.1 billion to build two chip-making facilities in New York and one in Idaho.The Wall Street Journal - World - New York -
Exxon, Chevron Earnings Fall Back to Earth
The oil companies are still printing big profits, but their postpandemic run of record earnings is slowing down.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Reid edges Monk in closest-ever NBA 6th Man vote
Timberwolves forward Naz Reid was named the 2023-24 NBA Sixth Man of the Year on Wednesday night.ESPN - Sports - NBA -
Newly released police bodycam video shows the death of a Black man in Ohio after arrest
Police bodycam video shows the police encounter that ended in the death of Frank Tyson, a Black man in Canton, Ohio. The officers arrested him after a car crash and restrained him facedown. Warning, the video is disturbing.CBS News - Top stories -
Fragments of Bird Flu Virus Discovered in Milk
The milk poses virtually no risk to consumers, experts said. But the finding suggests that the outbreak in dairy cows is wider than has been known.The New York Times - Health -
Yale Approach Smart Lock Review: Magical Door-Unlocking Powers
Yale’s first deadbolt adapter magically unlocks your door when it senses you’re returning home.Wired - Tech -
DeepMind researchers discover impressive learning capabilities in long-context LLMs
In their study, the DeepMind researchers investigated how many-shot ICL affects the performance of LLMs in downstream tasks.VentureBeat - Tech -
Parents have an adorable reaction when they discover both daughters are pregnant
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Deep-sea creature — with ‘rectangular’ shape — discovered as new species. Take a look
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Gaza Authorities Say More Bodies Were Discovered in Mass Grave
An analysis of satellite imagery and videos by the The Times found that two of three graves had been dug on a hospital’s grounds before an Israeli raid.The New York Times - World -
Gaza Authorities Say More Bodies Were Discovered in Mass Grave
An analysis of satellite imagery and videos by the The Times found that two of three graves had been dug on a hospital’s grounds before an Israeli raid.The New York Times - Top stories -
Earth Day 2024: A Look at 3 Places Adapting Quickly to Fight Climate Change
Paris is becoming a city of bikes. Across China, people are snapping up $5,000 electric cars. On Earth Day, a look at a few bright spots for emission reductions.The New York Times - Science - Climate -
Botswana's foreign minister says UK also approached his country to take 'unwanted immigrants'
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Botswana's foreign minister says UK also approached his country to take 'unwanted immigrants'
Botswana’s foreign minister says his country was approached by the U.K. to take some of what he called their “unwanted immigrants” but declined the requestABC News - World - United Kingdom -
Anglo American shares rally after BHP takeover approach — could lead to biggest deal of the year
BHP said it’s looking to offer 0.7097 of its shares for each Anglo American share. It now has a month to make a formal offer.MarketWatch - Business -
Seven-round 2024 NFL Mock Draft: Patriots lean heavily on offense, Cardinals take opposite approach
The draft is now less than one week awayCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
Hipgnosis agreed to an improved $1.51 billion takeover by Apollo-backed music company Concord, trumping an approach from Blackstone.
Hipgnosis agreed to an improved $1.51 billion takeover by Apollo-backed music company Concord, trumping an approach from Blackstone.The Wall Street Journal - World -
10 years after Flint's lead water crisis began, a lack of urgency stalls 'proper justice'
FLINT, Mich. — Ten years ago, smiling politicians posed for cameras while pushing a button, swapping the main tap water source for this majority-Black, impoverished city to the Flint River — the untreated water that started flowing from residents’ ...NBC News - Top stories -
Tiny Love Stories: ‘The Problem Was He Smelled Really Good’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Copper Still Isn't a One-Way Bet
The price of the metal has surged and BHP has bid for miner Anglo American, but the bull case for the metal is a bit more complicated than it seems.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes Review - One In A Hundred
In the years since the explosion of game crowdfunding, a stigma has emerged surrounding these titles. Yes, there have been plenty of games that enjoyed great success after their crowdfunding campaigns, but more people remember the high-profile ...GameSpot - Tech -
Vikings move up one spot for J.J. McCarthy
Minnesota makes its highest pick ever on a QB, getting McCarthy at 10th overall.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
Marrying the One Who Almost Got Away
Elaiza Ramos and Marc Reyes, high school sweethearts in the Philippines, broke up after graduating, but reunited several years later at a reunion with some classmates.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Can’t Afford a House? Buy a Piece of One Instead
In a chaotic housing market that has shut many buyers out, fractional home ownership and investing trends are taking off.Wired - Tech -
The independent publisher making a business of celebrity book imprints
Independent publisher Zando's highest-visibility imprints are its collabs with celebrities, which are part of its mission to change the institutional racism that has plagued American publishing from its start.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Bateman gets extension, makes Ravens history
The Ravens have agreed to a three-year contract extension with wide receiver Rashod Bateman that runs through the 2026 season.ESPN - Sports -
Pentagon rushes $1bn in weapons to Kyiv after Biden signs aid bill
US president says ‘we need to move fast’ as Ukrainian troops falter on front linesFinancial Times - Business - Joe Biden -
Are dating apps making it easier for romance scammers?
All this week, CBS News has been investigating online romance scams. In this final installment, Jim Axelrod looks at what law enforcement and lawmakers can do -- but also why it's important for the online dating industry to police itself.CBS News - Top stories -
Lakers are searching for the right adjustments and when to make them
The Lakers are looking for reasons why their offensive efficiency declined in the second half of Games 1 and 2 in the playoff series against the Nuggets.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Keefe: Marchand making 'art' of dodging penalties
Leafs coach Sheldon Keefe called it "unbelievable" what Bruins forward Brad Marchand was able to do in Boston's 4-2 win over Toronto in Game 3 of their first-round Stanley Cup playoff series on Wednesday.ESPN - Sports -
You’ve Been Wronged. That Doesn’t Make You Right.
Never had our culture made the claiming of complaint such an animating force.The New York Times - Top stories -
Will Labour’s renationalisation plan make train tickets cheaper?
What impact will Labour's pledge to nationalise the railways have?BBC News - Top stories -
You Don't Need Crotonville to Make Work Meaningful
Even the daily office grind can be prayerful.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Bears make Williams first pick in NFL Draft
The Chicago Bears make Caleb Williams the first pick pf the 2024 NFL Draft as a record six quarterbacks go in the first 12 selections.BBC News - Top stories - NFL -
How economists could make themselves more useful
There is a gap between the research supplied by academia and what policymakers actually wantFinancial Times - World