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Visionary Artworks Plumb the Mysteries of Creativity
The self-taught artist Abraham Lincoln Walker worked in his basement on phantasmagorical paintings, discovered by the art world more than 30 years after his death.The New York Times - Feb. 15 -
Why high-profile athletes are perfect targets for burglary gangs
Stars such as Patrick Mahomes and Joe Burrow have had their homes and private lives violated. But stopping home invasions can be difficult. As Joe Burrow led the Cincinnati Bengals to a 27-20 ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Why now is perfect time for Dubs to thank Clippers for PG13 fallout
The Warriors' well-documented pursuit of Paul George fell short with the Clippers, and as Dalton Johnson writes, now is the perfect time for Golden State to thank Los Angeles.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Are you a Type A traveller? Why the quest for perfection could be ruining your holiday – and your relationships
Tomas Telegramma’s endless quest to optimise his holiday was doing the opposite. Here’s how he learned to put down the to-do list and love uncertainty. Rome. Late summer. The crowds aren’t easing, ...The Guardian - Feb. 26 -
‘Modern Love’ Podcast: Why Gossiping Could Help Your Love Life
Kelsey McKinney, author of the new book “You Didn’t Hear This From Me: (Mostly) True Notes on Gossip,” talks about the joys and problems gossiping has brought to her relationships.The New York Times - Feb. 25 -
Satellite rivalries are politicising the world’s economic plumbing
Governments are increasingly wary of relying on foreign communication systemsFinancial Times - Feb. 24 -
DOGE Is the Deep State
A shadowy group of unelected figures reshaping the federal government to their own benefit from the inside? Sounds familiar!Wired - 7h -
These Licensed Games Are Perfect For Youngsters
If you’re looking for a fun way to bring your kid’s favorite TV shows and movies to life, consider adding a licensed video game to your collection. These give you (and your kids) a chance to jump ...GameSpot - Feb. 22 -
The Perfect Girl Next Door
How do you live your mediocre life in the shadow of a hipster goddess?The New York Times - Feb. 24 -
BYU takes down No. 19 Arizona thanks to absurd phantom foul
The refs cost Arizona big on Saturday.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 23 -
Pereira and the mystery of punching power
The UFC's light heavyweight king, Alex Pereira, may hold the key to unlocking enormous punching power.ESPN - 2h -
At Tom Ford, the Power of a Perfect Suit
The latest Tom Ford collection makes a strong case for them.The New York Times - 8h -
‘Why am I so afraid to retire?’ I’m 60 and lost $1.2 million in a divorce. Can I rebuild my life?
“If the rule of 4% is applied, I could use savings and the proceeds from my house sale to buy a condo, and at 62 draw $110,000 per year.”MarketWatch - 12h -
These Plants Photosynthesize Deep in the Arctic Even When There’s No Light
Under the sea ice during the Arctic’s pitch-black polar night, cells power photosynthesis on the lowest light levels ever observed in nature.Wired - 4d -
Lower mortgage rates may tempt home buyers. But these fast-rising phantom costs could sneak up on them.
Mortgage rates are down to a nearly three-month low. But if you’re thinking of buying a home, beware of these hidden costs.MarketWatch - Feb. 21 -
Oilers Could Be Perfect Fit For Rangers Goalie
EDMONTON – Winning hockey games is hard.Yahoo Sports - 8h -
Giorgio Armani's latest collection plumbs roots of 50-year-old brand in intimate salon setting
Giorgio Armani created an intimate salon for the fashion crowd to get an up-close view Sunday of the latest collection from his signature brand, an extravaganza of textures, craftsmanship and the ...ABC News - 4d -
‘The essential ingredient is openess’: Curtis Sittenfeld on the deep joy of midlife friendship
Friendships become closer as you get older argues the novelist, because by middle age everyone has faced dramatic challenges, disappointments and sorrows – and being honest about them is a powerful ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
Trump hints at deep cuts at the EPA, alarming workers and groups
President Trump said the head of the EPA is prepared to implement deep staffing and spending cuts as part of the administration's efforts to downsize the executive branch.CBS News - Feb. 26 -
Trump ambassador pick: United Nations 'a deep den of antisemitism'
Rep. Elise Stefanik, nominated by President Trump to serve as ambassador to the U.N., has criticized the organization as a "deep den of antisemitism" and called for a stronger support of Israel's ...The Hill - 3d -
Mystery of body in wetsuit found in reservoir puzzles police
Police continue to investigate how a body of a man in a wetsuit was found in a Welsh reservoir.BBC News - Feb. 23 -
Congo mystery disease "investigation deepens," WHO says
The World Health Organization is investigating "another cluster of illness" in northern Congo, as a deadly mystery disease spreads in the region.CBS News - Feb. 27 -
Aging Women’s Brain Mysteries Are Tested in Trio of Studies
Researchers identified a gene that seems to help slow brain aging in women, and studied links between hormone therapy, menopause and Alzheimer’s.The New York Times - 1d -
Lunar lander's touchdown shrouded in mystery, location unknown
For the second time in less than a week, a lunar lander has touched down on the moon's surface. Houston-based aerospace company "Intuitive Machines" is communicating with its Athena Lander, but the ...CBS News - 1h -
Commentary: Shakespeare's portrait of an insecure, paranoid tyrant makes this the perfect time for 'Macbeth'
David Tennant and Cush Jumbo deliver a 'Macbeth' for the ages, but the curse of Shakespeare's tragedy isn't easy to avoid.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 19 -
How to Write the Perfect AI Prompt, According to OpenAI President Greg Brockman
The best way to learn to use AI is to play with AI. An expert explains how to write great AI prompts to get you started.Inc. - Feb. 25 -
Blue Origin's latest space tourism flight was "a perfect 10," astronomer says
Blue Origin's 10th space tourism flight, nicknamed "Perfect 10," took off from West Texas on Tuesday. The six-person crew launched into suborbital space on the New Shepard Rocket and landed safely ...CBS News - Feb. 25 -
Can Algorithms, a Touchscreen, and an Internet Connection Make the Perfect Piece of Toast?
Some eager product designers have replaced the toaster’s familiar buttons, levers, and dials with screens and automated software. The results are rather stale.Wired - 4d -
Chile’s perfect skies for stargazing under threat from giant chemical plant
Astronomers deeply concerned that darkest, clearest skies in world will be compromised by proposed facility nearby. In the Atacama desert, the driest non-polar region on Earth, the sky shines when ...The Guardian - 2d -
Gene Hackman, a Life in Pictures
A Hollywood superstar and two-time Oscar winner who stood out by blending in.The New York Times - 6d -
Jack Vettriano: a life in pictures
The Scottish artist – whose Singing Butler has been reproduced three million times, and who counted Jack Nicholson, Tim Rice and Terence Conran as fans – has died in France aged 73 • Scottish ...The Guardian - 3d -
Missing tomb of Egyptian pharaoh solves one of ancient Egypt's great mysteries
CAIRO — A long lost tomb of an Egyptian pharaoh has been found, the country’s antiquities ministry said Tuesday, answering a great mystery of one of ancient Egypt’s most prosperous eras.NBC News - Feb. 20 -
No passengers, planes or benefits. Pakistan's newest airport is a bit of a mystery
Pakistan’s newest and most expensive airport is a bit of a mystery, with no passengers and no planesABC News - Feb. 23 -
An Important Judicial Tool Mysteriously Goes Missing at the Supreme Court
The justices have all but stopped issuing summary reversals, which are unsigned decisions used to correct clear errors by lower courts.The New York Times - Feb. 24 -
Silent Hill 2 Remake Dev Working With Konami Again On A Mystery Game
Bloober Team and Konami are staying in business together following the successful launch of the Silent Hill 2 remake in 2024. The Polish developer said today that it has signed a deal with Konami ...GameSpot - Feb. 25 -
Mysterious illness claims dozens of lives in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
At least 53 people have died from a fast-spreading illness in two villages, with symptoms proving fatal within 48 hours. The World Health Organization has been monitoring the outbreak since ...CBS News - Feb. 26 -
Cause of death remains mystery after Gene Hackman, wife found dead
Authorities in New Mexico are expected to provide an update on the investigation into the death of actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa.CBS News - 6d
