Kentucky governor signs executive order banning conversion therapy
NBC News · 19h ago · Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear signed an executive order banning the scientifically discredited practice of so-called conversion therapy on minors in the state.
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Kentucky governor bans use of 'conversion therapy' with executive order
· ABC News · 22h ago · Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is banning the use of “conversion therapy” on minors in Kentucky
Sarah Huckabee Sanders knocks Harris for not having biological children
Washington Post · 22h ago · “My kids keep me humble. Unfortunately, Kamala Harris doesn’t have anything keeping her humble,” Sanders said at an event with Donald Trump in Flint, Mich.
Residents of Springfield, Ohio, hunker down and pray for a political firestorm to blow over
ABC News · 43m ago · In the quiet corners of Springfield, Ohio — out of sight of the drumbeat of politicians, journalists, troopers and newly installed security cameras — people are attempting to carry on
Election 2024 live updates: Oprah Winfrey to join Harris in Michigan; Trump to pledge to fight antisemitism
Washington Post · 43m ago · Get the latest news from the 2024 campaign trail in the contest between Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump.
Pro-Palestinian Uncommitted Movement refuses to endorse Harris
NBC News · 45m ago · The Uncommitted Movement of pro-Palestinian Democrats is withholding its endorsement from Vice President Kamala Harris after she rebuffed its latest request, the group announced, while also making clear its opposition to former President Donald Trump
Harris plans a livestream with Oprah Winfrey while Trump is set to address an Israeli-American group
ABC News · 51m ago · Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are set to make appearances that are meant to fire up core supporters
Trump and Harris are tied in crucial swing state Pennsylvania, latest poll suggests – US elections live
The Guardian · 59m ago · Pennsylvania likely to hold key to outcome of presidential election, with latest poll of likely voters showing 48% for Harris and 47% for TrumpThe Washington Post poll of Pennsylvania also finds a similarly tight race for the Senate seat currently he
How Project 2025, designed to aid Trump, became a liability instead
Christian Science Monitor · 2h ago · The Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025 drew relatively little attention until the think tank’s head said America is in a second revolution, “which will remain bloodless if the left allows it to be.”
Is circular migration a solution to the crisis at the US border? Guatemala provides a clue
The Guardian · 2h ago · Offering legal pathways for temporary work in the US, such programmes are changing communities and reducing numbers risking irregular routesArnoldo Chile, 33, drives his old Toyota pickup truck through the orchards that stretch across the slopes of t
Trump vows at Long Island rally to win deep-blue New York
CBS News · 2h ago · Donald Trump supporters were greeted by tight security for a rally Wednesday at Nassau Coliseum on Long Island.
Nation
Veteran CIA officer who drugged and sexually assaulted dozens of women gets 30 years in prison
ABC News · 15h ago · A longtime CIA officer who drugged, photographed and sexually assaulted more than two dozen women in postings around the world has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison
Bloomberg Technology: The Fed Decides, AI Team Up
· Bloomberg · 21h ago
FAA investigating after Delta passengers report bleeding ears and noses
ABC News · 18h ago · The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating after a Delta Air Lines flight with pressurization issues left some passengers with bleeding eardrums, headaches and bloody noses
Delta passengers left with bloody noses and ears after severe cabin pressure issues
· NBC News · Sep 18, 2024 · Passengers said a pressurization issue on a Delta Air Lines flight Sunday left them with bloody noses and ears.
Federal reserve cuts interest rates by 0.5%
MSNBC · 19h ago · The Federal Reserve announced it’s cutting interest rates for the first time since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. The rates will be reduced by half a percentage point in effort to cushion the economy from a further slowdown.
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The Federal Reserve announced it's cutting interest rates for the first time since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. The rates will be reduced by half a percentage point in effort to cushion the economy from a further slowdown.
Leaders of Democratic protest of Israel-Hamas war won't endorse Harris but warn against Trump
ABC News · 43m ago · Leaders of an “Uncommitted” movement, who helped garner hundreds of thousands of votes in Democratic primaries across the nation in protest of the Israel-Hamas war, won't endorse Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential bid
Residents of Springfield, Ohio, hunker down and pray for a political firestorm to blow over
ABC News · 43m ago · In the quiet corners of Springfield, Ohio — out of sight of the drumbeat of politicians, journalists, troopers and newly installed security cameras — people are attempting to carry on
How the Fed's interest rate reduction will impact your finances
CBS News · 43m ago · The Federal Reserve on Wednesday announced it was lowering its benchmark interest rate by 0.50 percentage points, the first cut since March of 2020. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger explains what the rate reduction means for consumers.
Weekly applications for U.S. jobless benefits fall to the lowest level in 4 months
ABC News · 43m ago · Weekly applications for U.S. jobless benefits fall to the lowest level in 4 months
Kimbra, Tokimonsta, and Łaszewo Debut New Tracks in ‘Candy Crush Saga’
Rolling Stone · 45m ago · Kicking off the third annual Music Season tournament, the songs are all inspired by the mobile game's candy vibes
Tupperware files for bankruptcy as sales drop
CBS News · 49m ago · Tupperware, which has been around for 80 years, is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as sales have dropped recently. The company says it intends to keep going as it looks for a new owner.
Harris plans a livestream with Oprah Winfrey while Trump is set to address an Israeli-American group
ABC News · 51m ago · Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are set to make appearances that are meant to fire up core supporters
Business
Fed Cuts Rates by Half Point, More
Bloomberg · 19h ago
Fed Cuts Rates by Half Percentage Point
· Wall Street Journal · 20h ago
A volunteer network of interpreters wants to make refugees' languages more accessible. Will AI help?
ABC News · 27m ago · Refugees navigating resettlement often face a shared hurdle: poor machine translations and a short supply of interpreters knowledgeable in their less-serviced languages
Weekly applications for US jobless benefits fall to the lowest level in 4 months
ABC News · 27m ago · The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to their lowest level in four months last week
Israel-Hamas war latest: Israel turns its focus north toward Lebanon and Hezbollah
ABC News · 27m ago · Israel’s defense minister has declared the start of a “new phase” of the war as Israel turns its focus toward the northern front against Hezbollah militants in Lebanon
Mission specialist for Titan sub owner tells Coast Guard the goal was to 'make dreams come true'
ABC News · 27m ago · A mission specialist for the company that owned the Titan submersible that imploded last year told the U_S_ Coast Guard on Thursday that the firm was staffed by competent people who wanted to “make dreams come true.”
Oxford endowment fund boss Sandra Robertson to give up investment role
Financial Times · 31m ago · Neamul Mohsin will take over chief investment officer position at university’s £6.5bn fund
Darden Restaurants earnings disappoint as Olive Garden, fine dining sales struggle
CNBC · 34m ago · Olive Garden parent Darden Restaurants reported weaker-than-expected earnings and revenue for its fiscal first quarter.
Traders Digest Fed's Big Cut, BOE Decision Day | The Opening Trade 09/19
Bloomberg · 36m ago
Bank of England holds rates at 5%
Financial Times · 36m ago · MPC indicates it may lower borrowing costs again as soon as November
Lazard Follows Goldman in Setting Up Mideast HQ in Saudi
Bloomberg · 36m ago
Technology
Samsung Pauses Critical Galaxy Update As New Problem Emerges
Forbes · 24m ago · A new camera problem has surfaced for Galaxy S23 Ultra owners.
A volunteer network of interpreters wants to make refugees' languages more accessible. Will AI help?
ABC News · 27m ago · Refugees navigating resettlement often face a shared hurdle: poor machine translations and a short supply of interpreters knowledgeable in their less-serviced languages
Google employees’ attempts to hide messages from investigators might backfire
The Verge · 27m ago
Israel-Hamas war latest: Israel turns its focus north toward Lebanon and Hezbollah
ABC News · 27m ago · Israel’s defense minister has declared the start of a “new phase” of the war as Israel turns its focus toward the northern front against Hezbollah militants in Lebanon
Mission specialist for Titan sub owner tells Coast Guard the goal was to 'make dreams come true'
ABC News · 27m ago · A mission specialist for the company that owned the Titan submersible that imploded last year told the U_S_ Coast Guard on Thursday that the firm was staffed by competent people who wanted to “make dreams come true.”
Gmail Users Warned To Beware Of Insidious Search History Spyware Scam
Forbes · 30m ago · Gmail users have been warned by U.S. law enforcement of an ongoing attack targeting them with claims of a search history spyware hack.
Navigating Enterprise AI: How Saying 'No' Can Lead To Your Company's Biggest 'Yes'
Forbes · 30m ago · A product mindset is grounded in three pillars: insight, discipline and humility.
FTC report assails social networks’ privacy, safety practices
Washington Post · 36m ago · The Federal Trade Commission said social media and streaming companies including YouTube, Amazon and Facebook fail to adequately protect consumer privacy.
Pokémon TCG Pocket wants to be a gateway to digital card collecting
The Verge · 44m ago
Amazon introduces Amelia, an AI assistant for third-party sellers
CNBC · 44m ago · Amelia is the latest generative AI product from Amazon, which is using the technology across its retail portfolio.
Entertainment
Shailene Woodley, Zachary Quinto & Barbie Ferreira Heading To Broadway In ‘Cult Of Love’
Deadline Hollywood · 19h ago · Cult of Love, the upcoming new Broadway play by Star Wars: The Acolyte writer and showrunner Leslye Headland, will feature a cast that includes Shailene Woodley (Big Little Lies), Zachary Quinto (American Horror Story), and Barbie Ferreira (Euphoria), producers announced today.
Shailene Woodley, Zachary Quinto, Barbie Ferreira to Star in Leslye Headland’s ‘Cult of Love’ on Broadway
· Variety · 19h ago · Shailene Woodley, “Star Trek” actor Zachary Quinto and “Euphoria” star Barbie Ferreira will lead the Broadway cast of “Cult of Love,” a play by “Star Wars: The Acolyte” and “Russian Doll” creator Leslye Headland.
Oscars: France Selects ‘Emilia Pérez’ For Best International Feature Film Race
Deadline Hollywood · 21h ago · France has selected Jacques Audiard’s Spanish-language musical Emilia Pérez to represent it in the Best International Feature Film category at the 97th Academy Awards.
‘Emilia Perez’ to Represent France in Oscars International Feature Race
· Variety · 21h ago · France’s revamped Oscar committee has selected Jacques Audiard’s exhilarating redemption thriller “Emilia Perez” for the international feature film race.
Arte, ZDF Studios, Cartoon Saloon Win Tributes at Cartoon Forum
Variety · 18m ago · French-German institution Arte was named top broadcaster at this year’s Cartoon Forum in Toulouse, offering a fitting end to an edition that exalted public broadcasters and intra-European cooperation.
Jordan Brand Drops New Luka 3 Sneakers in Various Colorways
Rolling Stone · 33m ago · Here’s where to get a pair of sneakers in four different styles and designs online
Netflix Data Dump: Brits Dominate Top 10 TV Series As ‘Fool Me Once’, ‘Bridgerton’ & ‘Baby Reindeer’ Amass Huge Audience; ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ Is Most-Watched U.S. Show
Deadline Hollywood · 37m ago · Netflix’s latest data dump is here and, as trailed by Ted Sarandos earlier this week, the Brits have dominated the TV series listings. Harlan Coben adaptation Fool Me Once led the pack in the first half of 2024 with more than 100 million views glob
Zach Bryan Deactivates X/Twitter, Apologizes to Taylor Swift After ‘Drunkenly Comparing’ Her to Kanye West
Rolling Stone · 40m ago · "I love Taylor’s music and pray you guys know I’m human and tweet stupid things often," singer says
How to Watch ‘The Penguin’ Online
Rolling Stone · 42m ago · Colin Farrell is back as 'The Batman' baddie Oswald "Oz" Cobb — here’s where to stream the series
A ‘Law & Order’ fan experience is popping up in this US city – how to visit
NBC News · 45m ago · "Law & Order Station" is coming to Boston's Faneuil Hall Marketplace in October and will celebrate the fans and franchise, including "SVU."
‘Blitz’ Trailer: Saoirse Ronan Searches for Her Son During London Bombings in Steve McQueen’s World War II Drama
Variety · 46m ago · Steve McQueen’s “Blitz,” a historical drama taking place as Nazi Germany bombed London during World War II, has released its first trailer. The Apple Original film stars Oscar nominee Saoirse Ronan as Rita, a distraught mother who frantically s
Danny Burstein Joins Audra McDonald in Broadway’s ‘Gypsy’ Revival
Variety · 46m ago · Danny Burstein, the Tony-winning actor of “Moulin Rouge” who has appeared in many, many other Broadway shows, has joined the upcoming revival of “Gypsy.” He’ll play Herbie, a former agent-turned-manager, opposite Audra McDonald, who is retu
Sports
Top NFL football knockout, survivor pool picks, advice, strategy for Week 3, 2024: Avoid this undefeated team
CBS News · 16m ago · SportsLine's advanced computer model just locked in its top Week 3 NFL survivor picks
Talent Tracker: Sorting Arch Manning, Nico Iamaleava, Jackson Arnold in early rerank of 2023 QB recruits
CBS News · 16m ago · Also, don't laugh too hard at Florida State's misfortunes, because your favorite team might be the next victim of the transfer portal
Italy's Luna Rossa eliminates American Magic from the America's Cup
ABC News · 20m ago · Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli has eliminated NYYC American Magic and advanced to the challenger’s final of the America’s Cup
Fantasy Baseball Today: Corbin Carroll possesses first-round potential but concerns remain
CBS News · 21m ago · Chris Towers explores whether Corbin Carroll is worthy of a first-round selection in 2025
NFL odds, Vegas lines, picks, spreads, game predictions: Model loving Browns, Bengals in Week 3, 2024
CBS News · 23m ago · SportsLine's advanced model has locked in its Week 3 NFL betting picks from 10,000 simulations
Way-too-early projections for the NHL's 4 Nations Faceoff rosters
ESPN · 25m ago · The United States, Canada, Sweden and Finland will square off Feb. 12-20 in a tournament featuring hockey's biggest stars. Here's who should make the cut.
Ranking NFL's 2-0 teams from contenders to imposters: Where do Bills, Chiefs, Steelers stack up?
CBS News · 28m ago · Sorting all the remaining unbeaten clubs
Will Packers' Jordan Love play Week 3 vs. Titans? There's reportedly a chance after QB returns to practice
CBS News · 29m ago · Love practiced in a limited capacity
Patriots vs. Jets where to watch: TV channel, live stream, spread, odds, prediction, pick for 'TNF'
CBS News · 32m ago · Everything you need to know for this AFC East head-to-head
Bears' DJ Moore regrets his behavior during Week 2 loss to Texans
CBS News · 33m ago · Moore looked upset on the sideline in Houston on Sunday night
World
Vatican gives green light to devotion at Bosnia site in Medjugorje where Madonna reportedly appeared
ABC News · 35m ago · The Vatican has given the green light for Catholics to continue flocking to a southern Bosnian village where children reported seeing visions of the Virgin Mary
Modi visits Indian-administered Kashmir on local election campaign amid massive security
ABC News · 35m ago · India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting the main city in Himalayan Kashmir to campaign for his party in the staggered local election in the first such vote since New Delhi stripped the disputed region’s semi-autonomy in 2019
Israel-Hamas war latest: Israel turns its focus north toward Lebanon and Hezbollah
ABC News · 35m ago · Israel’s defense minister has declared the start of a “new phase” of the war as Israel turns its focus toward the northern front against Hezbollah militants in Lebanon
Japanese walkie-talkie maker investigating Lebanon explosion reports
Washington Post · 42m ago · Icom says the two-way radios apparently used in deadly attacks across Lebanon were discontinued a decade ago.
Sweden charges a woman with war crimes for allegedly torturing Yazidi women and children in Syria
ABC News · 43m ago · Swedish authorities have charged a 52-year-old woman associated with the Islamic State group with genocide, crimes against humanity and serious war crimes against Yazidi women and children in Syria — in the first such case of a person to be tried in th...
Small zoo sees a "bouncy pork" bonanza with Moo Deng the baby hippo
CBS News · 45m ago · A small zoo in Thailand plans to capitalize on Moo Deng the baby pygmy hippo's popularity, hoping to patent her brand to help all its animal inhabitants.
Police bust $1 billion cocaine ring dubbed "The Commission"
CBS News · 53m ago · In addition to the cocaine, detectives allegedly seized 10 cars, $800,000 in cash, a Rolex watch, four guns and two ballistic vests.
UK leader Starmer is facing flak for taking freebies. He says he's done nothing wrong
ABC News · 59m ago · British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was elected in July on a promise to restore trust in politics
Bank of England widely expected to hold interest rates despite big US Fed cut
ABC News · 59m ago · The Bank of England is keeping its main interest rate unchanged at 5% despite a big cut from the U.S. Federal Reserve, its first since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic more than four years ago
Python grabs Thai woman, squeezes her two hours before she can be freed
ABC News · 59m ago · A 64-year-old woman was preparing to do her evening dishes at her home outside Bangkok when she felt a sharp pain in her thigh and looked down to see a huge python taking hold of her
Science
Most electric-car batteries could soon be made by recycling old ones
The Economist · 1h ago · Mining for raw materials may peak by the mid-2030s
New battery designs could lead to gains in power and capacity
The Economist · 1h ago · Researchers are looking beyond the cathode
China’s AI firms are cleverly innovating around chip bans
The Economist · 1h ago · Tweaks to software blunt the shortage of powerful hardware
Students Soar at NASA Glenn’s Aviation Day
NASA · 1h ago · For students considering careers in STEM, the field of aviation offers diverse and abundant opportunities they may never have realized. During Aviation Day on Aug.
Ohio State Fairgoers Learn About NASA Technologies
NASA · 1h ago · NASA Glenn Research Center’s Office of STEM Engagement (OSTEM) and Office of Communications staff traveled to the Ohio State Fair in Columbus, Ohio, this summer.
Dr. Kenyon Makes Calls, On and Off the Field
NASA · 1h ago · As the director of NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Dr. Jimmy Kenyon is used to making important decisions at work. He also likes to call the shots on the baseball field as a volunteer umpire.
NASA Glenn Attends Air Shows in Cleveland and Michigan
NASA · 1h ago · The first “A” in NASA stands for aeronautics, and NASA’s Glenn Research Center helped bring that message to thousands of people at major airshows in Wisconsin and Ohio this summer.
Giant rats trained to sniff out illegal wildlife trade
New Scientist · 2h ago · African giant pouched rats proved adept at detecting four commonly trafficked products derived from endangered species including rhino horn and elephant ivory
The Odd Arctic Military Projects Spawned by the Cold War
Smithsonian · 2h ago · Many offbeat research efforts were doomed to fail, from atomic subways to a city under the ice.
The cactus family’s surprising evolutionary journey
New Scientist · 5h ago · We are finally untangling the ancient history of the cactus family, revealing some surprising forces that shaped these plants – and prompting concern for their future
Health
Vermont caps emergency motel housing for homeless, forcing many to leave this month
ABC News · 19m ago · This fall, hundreds of the most vulnerable people experiencing homelessness in Vermont must leave state-funded motel rooms where they’ve been living as the state winds down its pandemic-era motel voucher program
A gold mining town in Congo has become an mpox hot spot as a new strain spreads
ABC News · 51m ago · Congo's South Kivu province is at the epicenter of the world’s latest mpox outbreak, in what the World Health Organization has called a global health emergency
New research shows potential causes for cancer linked to infection
NBC News · 58m ago · New research shows about one in eight of all cancer cases are linked to common infections like HPV, Hepatitis B and C and H. pylori. NBC News medical contributor Dr.
'Nature's Ozempic' supplements gain traction, but do they work?
NBC News · 1h ago · Prescribed medications like Ozempic and Wegovy can be expensive and hard to find, leading to a rise in popularity of natural weight-loss alternatives — but do they really work, and are they safe? NBC’s Emilie Ikeda reports and gastroenterologist Dr.
Ukraine keeps up the fight against HIV while fighting a war
NPR · 2h ago · Progress in preventing infections was being made in the country with Europe's second-highest number of HIV cases. Then came the Russian invasion.
Dictionary.com Summer 2024 Update Includes 3 New Medical Terms
Forbes · 3h ago · The Dictionary.com Summer Word Drop of new words added to the online dictionary included 3 brain-related medical and 5 climate change and warm weather-related terms.
Lonely and depressed at 50, I launched my own midlife reboot
Los Angeles Times · 4h ago · When I reached midlife, I was struggling with depression and a changing body. Then I went on a quest to connect with my community — and myself.
Chemicals from food packaging leach into food — affecting people’s health
NPR · 5h ago · A new study finds more than 3,000 chemicals used in food packaging are getting into people's bodies. Some — including BPA, phthalates and PFAS — have clear health concerns; others are unstudied.
COMIC: Can I just wash the stinky bits? And other honest questions about bathing
NPR · 5h ago · Washing your body seems like a no-brainer. But once you get into the details, things get complicated. Dermatologists offer surprising advice on how often to shower, when to toss your loofah and more.
Sickle cell gene therapies roll out slowly
NPR · 5h ago · It’s been almost a year since the Food and Drug Administration approved the first genetic treatments for sickle cell disease. So far, only a few patients have received the long-awaited treatments.
Books
'We are like one artist': These identical twins are in sync from graffiti to gallery
NPR · 46m ago · Gustavo and Otavio Pandolfo are best known as the artist duo Osgemeos. They've been making art in tandem since they were kids in São Paulo, Brazil.
Kick off fall with the Monitor’s 10 best books of September
Christian Science Monitor · 18h ago · As summer fades into fall, our picks for September’s best books offer the perfect contemplative page-turners for chilly autumn days.
Connie Chung says booze and bawdy jokes helped her break into journalism's boys club
NPR · 20h ago · In a new memoir, Chung reflects on the decades she spent covering the news, her marriage to Maury Povich and the prominent figures who acted inappropriately with her — including President Carter.
'Brothers and Ghosts' is a multi-generational saga of the Vietnamese diaspora
NPR · Sep 18, 2024 · Khuê Phạm's debut novel follows a young Berlin journalist whose parents emigrated from South Vietnam. A message from an estranged uncle in the U.S. prompts her to explore her family history.
Fighting back on book bans
NPR · Sep 18, 2024 · B.A. Parker brings us around the country to see what access for books is looking like for students in Texas, librarians in Idaho and her own high school English teacher in Pennsylvania.
New book exposes lies behind the myth of Trump's business acumen
MSNBC · Sep 17, 2024 · New York Times investigative reporters Susanne Craig and Russ Buettner, authors of the new book, "Lucky Loser," talk with Alex Wagner about Donald Trump's early years in business, supported by his father's money and a lot of lying.
'Lucky Loser' dispels the myth of Trump as a self-made billionaire
NPR · Sep 17, 2024 · Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times reporters Susanne Craig and Russ Buettner spent years examining Trump's finances and businesses. They trace how he squandered his father's fortune in a new book.
Five mysteries to savor, from Kate Atkinson to Richard Osman
Christian Science Monitor · Sep 17, 2024 · Death takes a holiday, as a quintet of cozy mysteries transports readers to far-flung locales, including Italy, France, and the Himalayas.
Rapper Eve chronicles her hip-hop career in new book
NPR · Sep 15, 2024 · NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with rapper and actor Eve about her new book, "Who's That Girl." The memoir dishes on Eve's rise in the hip-hop world.
Anne Lamott has some ideas on getting older in the United States
NPR · Sep 12, 2024 · Getting older has been a punchline for as long as anyone can remember. And while there are plenty of jokes to be made about aging, it can also have some negative implications for how we see ourselves and others.
Lifestyle
How Corridor Took Brooklyn’s Gritty Glamour Global
Forbes · 1h ago · For more than a decade, Corridor has been a chief exporter of Brooklyn cool.
The World’s Noisiest Cities Could Ruin A Good Night’s Sleep, A New Study Says
Forbes · 2h ago · Hong Kong, Cancun and Las Vegas are the three noisiest cities where it may be difficult to get a good night's sleep, a new study of 30 cities says.
To Feed 10 Billion People By 2050, All You Need Is Love
Forbes · 5h ago · As the world confronts the monumental task of feeding 10 billion people by 2050, it is love for the land and the hands that cultivate it that offers a true way forward.
These Seven Food Entrepreneurs Are Changing Eco-Conscious Dining
Bloomberg · 5h ago
For a Show About Witches, Agatha All Along Has Very Little Magic
Bloomberg · 6h ago
Historic New Orleans Collection Explores Human Tragedy Of Mass Incarceration In Louisiana
Forbes · 8h ago · One in every 100 people in Louisiana, the state New Orleans calls home, is incarcerated. Doing time. Calling a concrete cell home. The highest rate in the nation.
With AI, Dead Celebrities Are Working Again—And Making Millions
Bloomberg · 10h ago
London Fashion Week SS25 Highlights: Bora Aksu And Mark Fast
Forbes · 11h ago · The BFC commemorated its 40th anniversary at London Fashion Week this year. The SS25 highlights brought seminal shows from demi-couture designers Bora Aksu and Mark Fast.
JD Souther, who collaborated on 'Heartache Tonight' and other Eagles hits, dies at 78
NPR · 19h ago · Souther was a prolific songwriter and musician who helped shape the country-rock sound that took root in Southern California in the 1970s with his collaborations with the Eagles and Linda Ronstadt.
A bittersweet farewell: I’m a New Yorker, but Mississippi has my heart
Christian Science Monitor · 20h ago · When a born-and-bred New Yorker prepares to move back to the big city, he discovers that Mississippi has made itself at home in his heart.
Travel
Tourists in Tenerife rescued from broken boat after spending four days at sea
The Independent UK · 18m ago · Four men were winched to safety by helicopter on Tuesday
10 busiest trains in England and Wales revealed – and all but one are London commuter services
The Independent UK · 53m ago · Bedford via Luton to London St Pancras, Gatwick and Brighton is a route that appears three times in the table
6 Tips For Packing A More Sustainable Cosmetic Bag For Travel
Forbes · 1h ago · Sustainable personal care habits may begin at home—but that doesn’t mean you should forego your earth-friendly routine when you’re out exploring it.
Crackdown on traditional carriages threatens ‘Hogwarts Express’ trains
The Independent UK · 1h ago · After nearly 30 years of being exempt form door safety regulations, West Coast has acquired a new fleet to sustain itself following a rule crackdown
These Moroccan cities are the perfect alternative to southern Spain for winter sun
The Independent UK · 2h ago · Across the Strait of Gibraltar sit Tangier and Chefchaouen – two cities teeming with appeal for those keen to escape the UK’s cold weather but also avoid the crowds in more touristy Spain, says Alice Morrison
Saxon Hotel’s Renovation Showcases South African Art And Culture
Forbes · 3h ago · Saxon Hotel in Johannesburg has undergone a comprehensive renovation, blending modern African creativity with timeless elegance, showcasing local art and culture.
Escape Crowds: 7 Of Puerto Rico’s Lesser-Known Beaches You Must Visit
Forbes · 3h ago · Discover 7 of Puerto Rico's lesser known beaches for serene escapes with stunning landscapes, ideal for snorkeling, sunbathing, and nature lovers.
3 Trending Winter European Destinations To Book Before They Get Too Touristy
Forbes · 5h ago · The research finds that two Austrian cities rank among the top three most up-and-coming destinations holidaymakers are looking to visit in winter.
Double divert for easyJet holiday flight – with passengers arriving in Santorini a day late
The Independent UK · 6h ago · Exclusive: The Airbus went Greek island hopping due to strong winds at Santorini
Forget Cornwall and the Cotswolds, Somerset is the UK foodie break you’ve been missing out on
The Independent UK · 6h ago · Rivalling the quality restaurants of Cornwall and the must-be-seen-in areas of the Cotswolds, Somerset went from somewhere to pass through to the hottest countryside weekend destination. Emma Henderson discovers where to go
Opinion
The Pentagon’s real secret weapon? Its noncommissioned officers.
Washington Post · 2h ago · It’s the NCOs who set the U.S. military apart from the rest of the world.
Does having kids make us happier?
Washington Post · 2h ago · The latest episode of Impromptu tackles the fertility crisis.
For only the second time, a top science journal endorses for president
Washington Post · 2h ago · Scientific American endorsed Kamala Harris, arguing that Trump’s attack on scientific fact is singularly dangerous.
Decriminalizing Drugs Went Very Wrong in Oregon. Blame Fentanyl.
Bloomberg · 2h ago
Trump disavowed Project 2025. But Harris still owns her Project 2019.
Washington Post · 2h ago · If Harris really has moved away from her extreme positions, she must tell voters how and why.
Guess Who Loses When Railroads and Investors Unite
Bloomberg · 3h ago
How to stop Europe’s decline
Washington Post · 3h ago · Fixing the European Union’s flagging economy will require it to reconsider key elements of its architecture.
The losing strategy of underestimating Russia
Washington Post · 3h ago · Russia remains a formidable power. The West should not assume it is a depleted military force.
Republicans Don’t Trust Voterson Abortion
Bloomberg · 3h ago
Washington is AWOL on the debt disaster. I know, let’s have a conference!
Washington Post · 4h ago · America is racing toward a fiscal apocalypse, unprepared for the serious social upheaval that could result.
Features
Fear and Hope in Springfield, Ohio
Longreads · 1h ago · "After Donald Trump repeated rumors that immigrants here are eating cats and dogs, I came to town for the weekend. Proud Boys greeted me."
Why Does Yellowstone National Park Turn Us All into Maniacs?
Longreads · 3h ago · "Petting bison, cooking food in geysers. Ride along with our writer on a wild trip to our nation’s most iconic national park at the height of tourist season to see all the bad behavior."
One Man’s Journey from State Prison to a Revered San Francisco Restaurant
Longreads · 22h ago · "Even more importantly, Salazar believed in Thomas as a man—a good man."
The Collapse of Self-Worth in the Digital Age
Longreads · Sep 18, 2024 · "Why are we letting algorithms rewrite the rules of art, work, and life?"
This Is the Secret System That Covers Up Police Misconduct — and Ensures Problem Officers Can Get Hired Again
Longreads · Sep 18, 2024 · "Behind locked drawers of file cabinets, in police departments all over California, sit documents no one is supposed to see."
Contraband Marginalia
Longreads · Sep 17, 2024 · "When I checked in the books, I was supposed to look for notes or objects hidden inside."
What to Make of Land Art in the Era of LandBack
Longreads · Sep 17, 2024 · "‘City,’ a massive outdoor sculpture in Nevada, took Michael Heizer 50 years to make. Today, it is met with a mixture of scrutiny and awe."
The Fever Called Living
Longreads · Sep 17, 2024 · "On the plight of environmental-illness refugees."
‘Downton Abbey’ but with NDAs: How to Be a Butler to the Super-Rich
Longreads · Sep 17, 2024 · "Inside the elite college that’s reinventing Jeeves for the 21st century."
Not Just Communes: A Reading List on Intentional Communities
Longreads · Sep 17, 2024 · Six stories highlighting communal lifestyles, past and present.