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Honeybees Don’t Need Saving, I Learned When They Invaded My House
Responding to fears of a “honeybee collapse,” 30 states have passed laws to protect the pollinators. But when they invaded my house, I learned that the honeybees didn’t need saving.The New York Times - Top stories -
I have OCD. Cognitive behavioral therapy techniques made it worse
Many practitioners consider CBT the gold standard of therapy, but does it work for everyone? . The first time I learned about cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), I felt the pleasure of recognition and of superiority. I was in high school, and it ...The Guardian - World -
Should I Be Loyal to My Father or My Dying Uncle?
A reader is torn between attending a final dinner with his uncle, who has terminal cancer, and supporting his father, who wasn’t invited because of an old grudge.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
‘This is why I came here’ - Kane's ‘blown everyone away’
Harry Kane just can't stop scoring - now all he needs is a first career major trophy. Could the Champions League deliver?BBC News - Top stories -
Honeybees Don’t Need Saving, I Learned When They Invaded My House
Responding to fears of a “honeybee collapse,” 30 states have passed laws to protect the pollinators. But when they invaded my house, I learned that the honeybees didn’t need saving.The New York Times - Business -
'I could not protect her' - a dad mourns his daughter killed in Channel
Ahmed Alhashimi spoke to the BBC after daughter Sara died when the family tried to make it to the UK in a small boat last week.BBC News - Top stories -
'Like a job interview in front of 10,000 - I hate fighting'
Briton Stuart Austin "hates fighting" but says he's the "best he's ever been".BBC News - Top stories -
'I quit my job to search for my missing dog'
Jo Bean says the hunt for her five-year-old lurcher Rosie has taken over her life.BBC News - Top stories -
Being told by letter: 'Terribly sorry, your blood may be contaminated'
Joan Edgington is a key witness in the government inquiry into the infected blood scandal.BBC News - Top stories -
How Can I Dress to Look More Grown-Up?
A reader is tired of being mistaken for someone in her early 20s. Our fashion critic offers tips for dressing with sophistication.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Instagram Is My Eden of Delusion. I Never Want to Leave
When I rejoined the app and quickly got addicted, I realized it was exactly what I needed: not reality itself but the illusion of it.Wired - Tech -
'I didn’t bully him enough' – a death, regret and revolution
It is 30 years since the death of Ayrton Senna. Sid Watkins, the man who tried to save him, was a close friend who led two safety revolutions within Formula 1.BBC News - Top stories -
I Tried These AI-Based Productivity Tools. Here’s What Happened
Hoping to make life easier, I tested six AI-powered tools meant to help me write better and work smarter.Wired - Tech -
Romney rejects Noem comparison: 'I didn't shoot my dog'
Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) pushed back on comparisons between the politically damaging dog stories that plagued both his and South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem’s (R) potential bids for the White House. During Romney’s 2012 presidential campaign, a ...The Hill - Politics -
'I watch my back': Spike in BBC journalists living in exile
The number of BBC World Service journalists working in exile is estimated to have doubled since 2020.BBC News - Top stories -
Chris Hemsworth says ‘I became a parody of myself’ in ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’
Chris Hemsworth blames himself for the failure of "Thor: Love and Thunder": “I got caught up in the improv and the wackiness, and I became a parody of myself.”NBC News - Top stories -
'Qatar targeted my brother on Grindr - I want him home’
The British-Mexican man has HIV and has run out of his usual medication, says his family.BBC News - Top stories -
Honeybees Don’t Need Saving, I Learned When They Invaded My House
Responding to fears of a “honeybee collapse,” 30 states have passed laws to protect the pollinators. But when they invaded my house, I learned that the honeybees didn’t need saving.The New York Times - Science -
How we met: ‘From the first moment I felt a sense of happiness’
Anna, 36, and Les, 32, met in Kyiv in 2016. Now based in Vienna, they hope to return to Ukraine. Growing up in Lviv in western Ukraine, Les was never drawn to the capital, Kyiv. “It was too loud and busy compared with where I’m from,” he says. But ...The Guardian - World -
‘I remember Paul Auster’: a tribute by Jonathan Lethem to his friend
The author of Motherless Brooklyn recalls his deepening relationship with the late author - from a chance book signing to becoming a confidant during tough times. • Paul Auster, American author of The New York Trilogy, dies aged 77• Brooklyn’s ...The Guardian - World -
Zimbabwe's ZiG is the world's newest currency and its latest attempt to resolve a money crisis
Zimbabwe has started circulating a new currency to replace one that has been battered by depreciation and often outright rejection by the peopleABC News - World -
Book Review: Novelist Amy Tan shares love of the natural world in 'The Backyard Bird Chronicles'
Best-selling novelist Amy Tan of “The Joy Luck Club” fame combines entries from her nature journal with astonishing illustrations thanks to lessons in bird illustration in “The Backyard Bird Chronicles,” to share a birdwatching obsession that ...ABC News - Entertainment -
Ricciardo opens up on criticism in fickle world of F1, surge of popularity in U.S. and more
Daniel Ricciardo talks about the pressures of Formula 1, struggles he's facing and why he loves American sports.ESPN - Sports -
When will the Pirates call up Paul Skenes and his 'best-stuff-in-the-world type of stuff'?
Pittsburgh is still building up the top prospect's workload, but his latest Triple-A outing showed that Skenes will soon be ready for a new challenge.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
World's largest olive oil producer says the industry faces one of its toughest moments ever
Spain's Deoleo says the industry must undergo a "profound transformation" as it grapples with one of the most challenging moments in its history.CNBC - Business -
California second-grade teacher becomes rare traveler to visit every country in the world
A schoolteacher in the San Francisco area has joined the elite ranks of humans who have visited every nation on Earth.NBC News - Top stories - California -
Kentucky Derby 2024: World Series champion Jayson Werth is 'nervous wreck' with horse in Run for the Roses
Werth never got this nervous in his 15-year MLB careerCBS Sports - Sports -
‘I see my greedy in-laws as misogynists’: I was a stockbroker in the 1980s and always kept my money separate from my husband’s. Is such self-protection justified?
“The biggest surprise when we got married was that my husband’s family saw me as a paycheck, even though they are all educated.”MarketWatch - Business -
New Steelers LB Payton Wilson on his mentality: 'I like to take people's heads off and I like to fly around'
Wilson lasted until the third round due to his extensive injury historyCBS Sports - Sports -
Why Is This Seder Unlike All Other Seders?
The dinner parties held by Shtick, a pop-up series celebrating Jewish culture, draw out New York’s influencers, artists, designers and celebrities.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
The Tesla Cybertruck Embodies All of Elon Musk’s Flaws
The Cybertruck looks edgy, that’s for sure, but it has serious problems.The New York Times - Top stories - Tesla -
Nixon, Trump and What Justice for All Means in America
Here we are, watching the narrow, tawdry version of the trial the nation ought to have had 50 years ago.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Curtice: All eyes on Tory performance at the local elections
The polls are the last big test of the Westminster government's popularity before the next election.BBC News - Top stories -
Warner Bros. Discovery stock falls to all-time low
Shares in Warner Bros. Discovery plummeted to an all-time low Tuesday, as the company fights to retain broadcasting rights to the NBA and shore up Wall Street's confidence in its financial future. The company's stock was trading at less than $8 ...The Hill - Politics -
Are We All Really Supposed to Wear Cargo Pants?
A reader tries to square the style’s enduring appeal with her own reluctance to wear them.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
The Treasurys Market Is Getting Squeezed From All Sides
Inflation and deficits are lifting yields and jarring the stock market.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Almost all Navy shipbuilding is hopelessly behind schedule
The Navy is in trouble.The Hill - Politics -
Columbia University makes all classes, exams remote
Columbia University announced on Thursday all classes and final exams were going remote for the rest of the academic year due to an “evolving” environment. “In order to address the concerns of our members in an evolving campus environment, all ...The Hill - Politics -
Bucks vs. Pacers: Bobby Portis redeems himself after ejection as Milwaukee stays alive without its stars
Portis' 29 points were a playoff career-highCBS Sports - Sports -
2024 NBA playoffs bracket, schedule, scores, games today: 76ers vs. Knicks, Pacers vs. Bucks on Thursday
Four first-round series are done, while four more will be decided in the coming daysCBS Sports - Sports - NBA