Polar bears in Canada are on the edge of extinction. Here's what's being done to protect them.

Churchill, Manitoba, a small village on the Hudson Bay, is known as the polar bear capital of the world.

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‘I know their names, what they eat’: tracking polar bears on Svalbard’s shifting icescapes

For more than 20 years, scientists have followed the animals in Norway’s Arctic archipelago to understand how they may adapt to changing threats as the ice they depend on melts. When Rolf-Arne ...
The Guardian - Feb. 25
Polar bears increasingly under threat as glaciers melt faster than ever

A new global assessment shows that the world's glaciers are melting faster in the last 10 years compared to the previous decade. Polar bears, which depend on the frozen sheets, are increasingly ...
CBS News - Feb. 20
Why ice loss in the Arctic is threatening polar bear populations

After a summer of fasting on land, the bears need to get back to their frozen home to hunt seals and bulk up. But their migration ritual is changing.
CBS News - Feb. 20
Inflammation is a 'double-edged sword': How to protect against chronic disease

Inflammation is linked to chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease. Longevity experts say managing it is key to healthier aging and disease prevention.
NBC News - 5h
Here’s what the U.S. exports to Canada and Mexico, as those countries threaten retaliatory tariffs

If the Trump administration follows through on its threat to impose new tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, America’s neighbors are expected to hit back with their own taxes on U.S. imports. ...
MarketWatch - 1d
Canada, Mexico tariff deal could be in works, Lutnick suggests. Here’s what markets will watch.

A deal to roll back U.S. tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods may be in the works, a top Trump administration official suggested Tuesday, as President Donald Trump prepared to give a major address ...
MarketWatch - 3h
Marshall edge rusher Mike Green denies sexual assault allegations: I've done nothing wrong

The reason for edge rusher Mike Green's dismissal from Virginia had not been made public.
Yahoo Sports - 6d
With the CFPB on Pause, Here’s How to Protect Yourself

Rules on bank and credit card fees, medical debt and payment apps are in limbo. One thing you can do is carefully check your financial statements, one expert says.
The New York Times - 4d
Trump Cuts Protections for Haitians, Putting Them on Track for Deportation

The decision is the latest in President Trump’s sweeping crackdown on immigrants, including people whom the Biden administration had authorized to remain in the country.
The New York Times - Feb. 22
Bad Therapists Are Out There. Here’s How to Handle Them.

Declarations of love, snoring, exercising and other boundary violations can really derail a therapeutic relationship.
The New York Times - Feb. 20
What have three years of Putin’s war done to both nations’ economies?

As the invasion enters its fourth year, analysts are examining the health of Ukraine and Russia, and who will be the better prospect for investors once the conflict ends. The answers are not as ...
The Guardian - Feb. 22
'What he's done is amazing' - Isak reaches landmark to join elite list

Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak becomes the seventh-fastest player to reach 50 Premier League goals.
BBC News - Feb. 23
Musk used 'What did you get done this week?' tactic at Twitter

Elon Musk is again using tactics that he has employed at his company X and trying to apply it to the federal government.
ABC News - Feb. 24
‘I decided I was done’: Canada pizzeria boycotts US ingredients in tariff dispute

Gram’s Pizza owner and chef is boycotting US products after Trump threatened to add 25% tariff on Canadian goods. Tucked away in a former garage space in Toronto’s west end, Gram’s Pizza is usually ...
The Guardian - 4d
Your Earbuds Are Gross. Here’s How to Clean Them Properly

Filthy buds look bad, impact sound quality, and even risk infection. WIRED asked the experts how to correctly banish that ear gunk.
Wired - Feb. 19
Venu is done. Here's how Fox, Disney and WBD plan to go it alone in sports streaming

Fox, Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery disbanded their efforts to launch Venu, a joint sports streaming service.
CNBC - 5d
What’s Behind Trump’s Love-Hate Relationship With Canada

Canada is one of the United States’ largest trading partners, but President Trump wants to either take it or leave it.
The New York Times - 1d
What Apple pulling Advanced Data Protection means for you

The tech giant's decision has prompted questions and concerns about reduced protections for UK iCloud users.
BBC News - 6d
What Are ‘Bed Parties,’ and Why Are Parents Spending Thousands on Them?

Parents are tricking out their children’s bedrooms to celebrate college acceptances, sometimes spending thousands of dollars.
The New York Times - 1d
Elon Musk’s DOGE Is Being Sued Under the Privacy Act: What to Know

At least eight ongoing lawsuits related to the so-called Department of Government Efficiency’s alleged access to sensitive data hinge on the Watergate-inspired Privacy Act of 1974. But it’s not ...
Wired - Feb. 18
German elections: When are they, what’s being decided and how that will impact markets

The election for the 630-seat Bundestag is taking place on Sunday, Feb. 23. It’s happening seven months early after a snap election was agreed.
MarketWatch - Feb. 21
What to know about the key laws being invoked in Trump legal challenges

Many of the dozens of lawsuits challenging the Trump administration's actions hinge on alleged violations of decades-old federal laws.
CBS News - Feb. 21
Here’s how Canada, China and Mexico are striking back against Trump tariffs

In a sharp rebuke to President Donald Trump’s latest round of tariffs, Canada and Mexico have swiftly rolled out retaliatory measures, as the effects of a nascent trade war are felt across North ...
MarketWatch - 8h
Here's what a $70,000 HELOC costs monthly in 2025

Wondering what a $70,000 HELOC might cost you? Find out what your monthly payment could be.
CBS News - Feb. 21
Here Are the Digital Clues to What Musk Is Really Up To

What will DOGE do with access to personal data on almost all Americans?
The New York Times - Feb. 21
Here's what happened to the migrant detainees at Guantanamo Bay

Immigration and Customs Enforcement transported 177 migrants from Guantanamo Bay to Honduras for final removal to Venezuela, according to a post on X from the agency.
ABC News - Feb. 21
The 31st SAG Awards are today. Here's what to know

The 31st Screen Actors Guild Awards should offer the final clue in an unusually unpredictable Oscar race
ABC News - Feb. 23
Here's what a $5,000 CD could earn by 2026

Depositing $5,000 into a CD account at today's top rates could result in big returns on your money by next year.
CBS News - Feb. 24
Here's what a $150,000 HELOC will cost monthly in 2025

Payments on a $150,000 HELOC could rise or fall if opened this year. Here's what to consider right now.
CBS News - Feb. 24
With Measles Spreading, Here’s What to Know About Symptoms.

Infected people can spread the virus before even realizing they have it.
The New York Times - 6d
Here’s What to Watch For in Trump’s Speech to Congress

Presidents typically use these speeches to promote their accomplishments and lay out their plans. President Trump is expected to touch on Ukraine and government cuts.
The New York Times - 15h
What's in the House GOP's budget resolution? Here's what to know.

House Republicans adopted a budget proposal that serves as a blueprint for implementing President Trump's agenda. Here's what's in it.
CBS News - 6d
Here’s What’s in the House Republican Budget and What Comes Next

Adoption of the Republican budget was the easy part. Now comes the difficult task of writing a bill consistent with what President Trump has demanded.
The New York Times - 6d
What is causing your spring allergies and what can you do to prevent them?

Seasonal allergies affect roughly 100 million people in the U.S., according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.
The Hill - 3d
Microsoft Hosted Explicit Videos of This Startup Founder for Years. Here's How She Got Them Taken Down

Breeze Liu has been a prominent advocate for victims. But even she struggled to scrub nonconsensual intimate images and videos of herself from the web.
Wired - Feb. 20
This Decision Coach Charges $247 to Make Other People’s Decisions for Them. Here Are 5 of Her Best Decision-Making Secrets

People pay good money for Nell Wulfhart to make decisions for them. You can use some of her most powerful decision-making tricks for free.
Inc. - 5d
One Tech Tip: Getting a lot of unwanted phone calls? Here are ways to stop them

Unwanted phone calls are out of control
ABC News - 5d
We did a fancy exhibition of charts. Here’s how to get your hands on one of them

Charts + church + charity
Financial Times - 1d
What tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China could mean for consumers

President Trump's plan to impose 25% tariffs on nearly all goods imported from Canada and Mexico is set to take effect Tuesday. The president also plans to impose an additional 10% tariff on ...
CBS News - 23h