The Public Wants Certainty Why Have Americans Stopped Trusting in Science
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Why are American roads so dangerous?
Bad driving is probably playing a bigger role in the fatality rate than larger cars and longer journeysFinancial Times - World -
Far-Right Sheriffs Want a Citizen Army to Stop ‘Illegal Immigrant’ Voters
Speakers at a conference for Constitutional Sheriffs claimed that militias need to patrol polling stations to stop the “expected flood” of immigrant voters.Wired - Tech -
Why Emotionally Intelligent People Never Say 'I Know How You Feel,' Backed by Science
Want to be more empathetic? Stop assuming (or trying to prove) you know how another person feels, especially if you know that person well.Inc. - Business -
Lawmakers want to make China pay its trillion-dollar debt to Americans
When the People's Republic of China won recognition as China's rightful government, it also inherited its predecessor government's debtsThe Hill - Politics - China -
How to stop Bellingham? 'You have almost no chance'
Jude Bellingham's rivals lift the lid on the Bernabeu's new icon.ESPN - Sports -
Why Electro’s Exacting Duo Justice Wanted to Break Its Own Rules
For “Hyperdrama,” Gaspard Augé and Xavier de Rosnay’s first album in eight years, the duo added genre experiments and guests to its arsenal of bangers.The New York Times - Top stories -
Why have Israel and Iran attacked each other?
The long-running shadow war between the two countries has come into the open.BBC News - Top stories - Iran -
Why the Blackhawks have even better odds for the No. 1 overall pick than they did last year
The Blackhawks won last year's NHL Draft Lottery with 11.5% oddsYahoo Sports - Sports -
Mussolini's wartime bunker opens to the public in Rome
Mussolini's bunker at Villa Torlonia in Rome was built nearly 20 feet underground and clad in 13-feet thick cement walls. Construction started in December 1942 and was not quite finished when the Italian dictator was arrested in July 1943.CNN - Top stories -
Shares of Walmart-Backed Ibotta Soar on Public Debut
The digital marketing and pricing promotions company ended its first day of trading with a market value of over $3 billion, joining a growing list of tech IPOs.Inc. - Business -
People avoid drinking over lack of public toilets
Since Covid, some say a lack of toilets mean they are staying home or putting their health at risk.BBC News - Top stories -
Stop Filming Yourself at the Gym Already
Phones are interrupting workouts and causing privacy concerns. Instructors and fellow gym goers are fed up.The Wall Street Journal - Tech -
Who Doesn’t Want to Be a Traitor?
Reality stars and other people with some degree of fame are making no secret of their hopes to join the next cast of the hit show “The Traitors.”The New York Times - Lifestyle -
NPR reels from editor’s public rebuke, allegations of liberal bias
NPR is reeling from an ugly and contentious internal fight after an editor offered a scathing public criticism of his newsroom, saying left-wing bias threatened to erode trust with its listeners. The editor, Uri Berliner, resigned just days ...The Hill - Politics -
Germany's Baerbock angry over public reports about row with Netanyahu
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Syphilis case increase sparks Colorado public health order
An alarming spike in syphilis cases in Colorado prompted a statewide public health order, particularly focused on treating the disease among pregnant woman and babies. Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D) announced Thursday the state would implement more ...The Hill - Politics -
'All parties accepted' FA Cup replays should stop
The Football Association defends its decision to scrap FA Cup replays from 2024-25 and says "all parties accepted" they could not continue.BBC News - Top stories -
Netflix to stop reporting quarterly subscriber numbers in 2025
"Ultimately we think this is a better approach that reflects the evolution of the business," Netflix Co-CEO Greg Peters said on an earnings call.CBS News - Entertainment - Netflix -
Fake Tags Add to Real Chaos on American Roads
Officials are moving to increase enforcement and change laws in response to the rise in counterfeit or expired plates, which exploded during the pandemic.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 -
Columbia, Free Speech and the Coddling of the American Right
If Columbia can’t protect free speech, what hope is there for America’s institutions?The New York Times - Top stories -
American Idol singer Mandisa dies aged 47
Tributes are being paid to the gospel singer who won a Grammy in 2014 for her record Overcomer.BBC News - Top stories -
How to Stop ChatGPT’s Voice Feature From Interrupting You
ChatGPT’s conversation tools are fantastic—when the chatbot isn’t constantly talking over you. Try these tips for a better AI audio experience.Wired - Tech -
Founding Family Members Want to Take Nordstrom Private
Board forms a committee to explore options at the urgingof CEO Erik Nordstrom and President Pete Nordstrom.Inc. - Business -
Palmer wanted to leave Man City 'for two years' - Guardiola
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says Cole Palmer was asking to leave the club for two years before he eventually joined Chelsea.BBC News - Top stories -
Prosecutors Want to Ask Trump About Attacks on Women
Prosecutors are seeking to cross-examine the former president, should he take the stand, about lawsuits he has lost, including a civil jury’s finding last year that he was liable for sexually abusing the writer E. Jean Carroll.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Want to Remember More? Make More Mistakes
A neuroscientist explains why errors in learning help forge our memories.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Mario Andretti offended by F1 rejection. 'If they want blood, well, I’m ready,' says 1978 champ
Mario Andretti says he was deeply offended by the language Formula One Management used in denying his family and General Motors the opportunity to join the global motorsports seriesABC News - Sports -
War in Gaza Causes Surprising Rift Within Japanese American Group
Activists in the Asian American community are pressuring organizations to re-evaluate their partnerships and to call for a cease-fire.The New York Times - Top stories -
Mandisa, 'American Idol' singer and Grammy winner, dies at 47
Grammy-winning singer Mandisa, who rose to fame on season five of “American Idol,” has died, her representative said Friday.NBC News - Top stories -
Mandisa Hundley, ‘American Idol’ Singer and Grammy Winner, Dies at 47
She performed and produced music with Christian themes and won a Grammy Award in 2013.The New York Times - Top stories -
By 2054, there will be 422,000 Americans over age 100. That poses a financial challenge
People are living longer than ever, a dynamic that puts stress on the traditional notion of retirement savings.CNBC - Business -
'American Idol' singer and Grammy winner Mandisa dies at 47
Mandisa, who competed on season 5 of "American Idol," has died, the singer's rep confirmed to ABC News.ABC News - Top stories -
Americans split on whether Trump will, should be convicted in hush money case: Poll
Americans are split on whether former President Trump will be convicted in his New York hush money case, according to a poll released Friday. The Economist/YouGov poll found that 24 percent of Americans think the former president is going to be ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Mandisa, Grammy-winning singer and "American Idol" alum, dead at 47
The singer was found deceased at her home, a representative said.CBS News - Entertainment -
Why Jordan came to Israel’s rescue
On its face, Jordan’s high-risk decision to support Israel in repelling the hundreds of aerial vehicles that Iran fired at the Jewish State appears inconsistent with its vocal criticism of the Israeli invasion of Gaza. Amman’s long-time support of ...The Hill - Politics - Israel -
Why are fake plants suddenly everywhere?
At some point, perhaps when people started wanting Instagram backgrounds, we decided real plants were too demandingFinancial Times - Business -
A Japanese Village Wants Tourists to Come for Heat, Soot and Steel
To lure visitors, residents of Yoshida, famed for its high-quality steel, are inviting tourists to help produce it.The New York Times - Science - Japan -
Trump’s ‘DJT’ stock rises as CEO ‘tries to blame’ short sellers for weakness
Trump Media & Technology’s stock rallied Friday and was headed for a third straight gain after the parent company of Donald Trump’s social-media platform Truth Social asked regulators to look into potential illegal selling activity.MarketWatch - Business -
Olympic torch makes Acropolis overnight stop a week before handover to Paris organizers
The flame that will burn at the Olympics is spending the night at the ancient Acropolis in Athens, a week before its handover to Paris 2024 organizersABC News - Sports