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Nick Cave Will Take a Selfie With You, if You Insist

Back out on the road, and after working through his extreme grief, the longtime rocker is connecting with more fans than ever.
The New York Times - 1d
Our humdrum A-Z goes back further than we think

An archaeological discovery in Syria may force a revision of the alphabet’s origin story
Financial Times - 1d
Everyone Is Capable of Mathematical Thinking—Yes, Even You

Mathematician David Bessis claims that mathematical thinking isn’t what you think it is, and that everyone can benefit from doing more of it.
Wired - 3d
Californians Know About Earthquakes, but Tsunamis Are a Different Story

Northern California cities and residents seemed unsure on Thursday about the best response to an official tsunami warning that went out to five million Californians.
The New York Times - 5d
The Cryptocurrency You May Not Even Know You Own

Many funds hold stakes in MicroStrategy, which behaves like Bitcoin’s wilder cousin. This may not be what you want in your retirement portfolio, our columnist says.
The New York Times - 5d
You be the judge: my flatmate is going travelling. Should he take our kitchen appliances with him?

Ronan wants to claim the air fryer and blender, but Kyle says these things now belong to the flat. You decide whose argument is undercooked Find out how to get a disagreement settled or become a ...
The Guardian - 5d
Police quiz UK nurse convicted of killing 7 babies over more infant deaths

British detectives have questioned nurse Lucy Letby, who is serving life in prison for killing seven babies, over the deaths of several more infants
ABC News - Dec. 4
The Classical Music Our Critics Can’t Stop Thinking About

Watch and listen to five recent highlights, including performances by Davóne Tines and Lise Davidsen, and a new album by Ethan Iverson.
The New York Times - Dec. 3
Starmer: UK does not need to choose between US and EU

It's "plain wrong" to suggest Donald Trump's return to the White House means the UK needs to pick a side, the PM says.
BBC News - Dec. 3