How America Became An Older Nation in One Decade
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How an English Poet Became a Greek National Hero
Two centuries ago, Lord Byron gave his life for Greece’s independence and ‘the rights of man.’The Wall Street Journal - World -
Chris Mason: how mayors became the fashionable thing in England
Ahead of elections in May, political editor Chris Mason looks at England's mayoral model.BBC News - Top stories -
How Bologna became Serie A's surprising team: The Saputo era, Thiago Motta, Joshua Zirkzee and more
Thiago Motta's team is likely to qualify for the UEFA Champions League next seasonCBS Sports - Sports -
How one bridge authority is upgrading their pier protection
CBS News' data analysis found 425 bridges in 36 states over waterways used by large vessels had inadequate pier protection.CBS News - Top stories -
How one Pennsylvania official is getting creative to combat voter apathy
Neil Makhija, a county commissioner in a key Pennsylvania county, recently held a Voter Hall of Fame to inspire more people to get out and vote.NBC News - Politics -
America's Cigarette Market Is Up for Grabs
Philip Morris will soon be able to sell its most successful smoke-free product in the U.S., setting up a battle with its former parent company Altria.The Wall Street Journal - World -
AP Week in Pictures: Latin America and Caribbean
April 12 - 18, 2024 Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced the creation of two new Indigenous territories. The Biden administration reimposed oil sanctions on Venezuela. A transitional council in Haiti was formally established to ...ABC News - World -
Michael Abramowitz Named New Director of Voice of America
Michael Abramowitz, a former Washington Post journalist who is currently the president of the nonprofit Freedom House, is expected to start in the role this summer.The New York Times - Business -
Some Older Women Need Extra Breast Scans. Why Won’t Medicare Pay?
Mammography can miss tumors in women with dense breasts, so their doctors often include ultrasound or M.R.I. scans. Patients often wind up paying the bill.The New York Times - Health -
Some Older Women Need Extra Breast Scans. Why Won’t Medicare Pay?
Mammography can miss tumors in women with dense breasts, so their doctors often include ultrasound or M.R.I. scans. Patients often wind up paying the bill.The New York Times - Top stories -
'Native Nations' Review: An Essential American History
Long before the arrival of Europeans in North America, indigenous communities built complex urban areas linked by diplomatic and trading networks.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Corporate America Knows We're Miserable. Is a Toilet Bomb the Answer?
Light beer, air freshener, spicy pretzels: It’s all part of a marketing push to improve our mood.The Wall Street Journal - World -
This unusual combination signals either booms, bubbles or inflections, says Bank of America
There’s an unusual combination in markets this year that has happened just five times in the last 60 years.MarketWatch - Business -
Musk speaks out against effort to ban TikTok: 'Not what America stands for'
Billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk spoke out against the effort to ban TikTok in the U.S., saying it would be in conflict with the First Amendment and it is “not what America stands for.” Musk added that while the ban would likely benefit the ...The Hill - Politics -
Man charged with moving Masters goods, memorabilia taken from Augusta National
The federal government has charged a man who it says moved millions of dollars’ worth of stolen merchandise and memorabilia from Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia, home of the Masters Tournament, for more than a dozen years.NBC News - Top stories -
‘A water world teeming with wildlife’: readers’ favourite national parks in Europe
From camping beside glacial lakes in Montenegro to birdwatching in Poland, the continent has no shortage of inspiring wilderness adventures. One of the most incredible bird scenes in Europe took place as I hiked through the Bielawa nature reserve ...The Guardian - World -
Water Facilities Warned to Improve Cybersecurity As Nation-State Hackers Pounce
The water sector is under pressure to improve cybersecurity protections as hacking threats grow.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Two planes nearly collided at Washington's Reagan National Airport
A JetBlue flight from Washington to Boston began to take off at the same time a Southwest jet was crossing the same runway. Both planes stopped moments before a potential collision.CBS News - Top stories -
National Academy Asks Court to Strip Sackler Name From Endowment
Millions in Sackler donations sat dormant, rising in value as the opioid epidemic raged and as other institutions distanced themselves from the makers of a notorious painkiller.The New York Times - Health -
Passing the national security supplemental is about preventing war with China
This national security supplemental is not just about Ukraine, Taiwan or any one democracy. It’s about deterring future conflict.The Hill - Politics - China -
2 planes come close to colliding at Reagan National Airport
The Federal Aviation Administration is probing a close call between two planes at Washington's Reagan National Airport Thursday. A JetBlue flight and a Southwest flight almost collided before an air traffic controller warned both pilots to stop ...CBS News - Top stories -
Jeremy Hunt targets further 2p cut in national insurance
Tories aim for pre-election announcement despite warnings from IMF about UK’s fragile financesFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Captain America: Brave New World Surprise Might Be Spoiled By McDonald's Happy Meal Toys
Toy licenses have been the bane of comic book movie surprises for decades now, going all the way back to Dick Tracy with the Blank being revealed to being Madonna's Breathless Mahoney and Batman's Phantasm as former flame Andrea Beaumont. It looks ...GameSpot - Tech -
What is pickleball? What you need to know and buy to play America's fastest growing sport
What is pickleball, and what do you need to play? Here's the lowdown on the recreational and competitive sport.CBS Sports - Sports -
2024 NBA Draft: Stephon Castle turns pro after helping UConn win national championship as a freshman
Castle is heading to the NBA Draft after shining as one of college basketball's top freshmenCBS Sports - Sports - NBA -
U.S. deports about 50 Haitians to nation hit with gang violence, ending monthslong pause in flights
The Biden administration sent about 50 Haitians back to their country on Thursday marking the first deportation flight in several months to the nation struggling with gang violence.NBC News - Top stories -
Next UN climate talks are critical to plot aid for poorer nations, says incoming president
The man who will run this year’s United Nations climate talks in November views the upcoming negotiations as a key link in international efforts to curb worsening global warming — if they can be successfulABC News - Tech - Climate -
Highlights from a gymnastics semifinals no one predicted
The NCAA gymnastics semifinals were a roller-coaster ride with stellar, title-winning routines -- but also more falls than anyone expected.ESPN - Sports -
One Potential Key to Knicks’ Season: Friendship
Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart and Donte DiVincenzo have been buddies since college, a situation that those who study the workplace say can foster success.The New York Times - Business -
Tiny Love Stories: ‘The One-Liners Kept Coming’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Lions revived alternate black jerseys for Dan Campbell on 1 condition
The Detroit Lions revealed their new uniforms, which include a black jersey that head coach Dan Campell wanted the team to revive.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
One Sister Fled Boko Haram. The Other Was Trapped. Their Lives Will Never Be the Same.
Ten years after the kidnapped Chibok schoolgirls became a global phenomenon, most are back home—and Nigeria’s epidemic of abductions is only getting worse.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Get one of the best clothes steamers in 2024 and ditch your iron forever
Stave off unsightly wrinkles and keep garments sanitary with the best clothes steamers on the market.CBS News - Top stories -
Usain Bolt and One of the English Soccer Season’s Strangest Photos
The Jamaican superstar was a surprise guest at Burnley FC on Wednesday — but what was he doing there?The New York Times - Sports -
Shopify is tightening up on hiring. One analyst likes the stock more as a result.
“We believe investor expectations have over corrected,” Morgan Stanley analysts say.MarketWatch - Business -
NATO chief: 'No one stands to benefit' from war in Middle East
Yahoo News - World -
How TikTok Changed Us
The app’s videos have become a fixture in the lives of tens of millions of Americans.The New York Times - Top stories - Tiktok -
How Not to Invest in the Bond Market
Investors poured billions into long-term U.S. government funds last year. Right on cue, the market tanked—again.The Wall Street Journal - World -
How France Is Fighting ‘Shrinkflation’
Merchants will be required to put signs in front of all products that have been reduced in size without a corresponding price cut.The New York Times - Business -
How to use polls like a pro
Political junkies are in a dysfunctional relationship with polls.The Hill - Politics