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The influencer circus around Nancy Guthrie’s home 1d ago
Nancy Guthrie, mother of Today host Savannah Guthrie, has been missing for over a month now. While the investigation remains active, with no new breaks over the past several weeks, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department in Arizona has returned some...
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Are more people getting ADHD — or are we just catching more cases? 1d ago
For many of us who grew up in the 1990s and 2000s, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder — better known as ADHD — seemed like a condition for kids. But that perception is changing: Of the more than 15 million adults in America diagnosed with...
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Can dogs be considered “persons” under the law ? 23h ago
Outside the rural town of Blue Mounds, Wisconsin, about 2,000 dogs await their fate in small wire cages. They are confined at Ridglan Farms, a large-scale breeding operation that supplies beagles for research labs across the country. The current...
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A bad news day for Trump’s economy, briefly explained 22h ago
This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: The fundamentals of the American economy...
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The real reason all of your eggs still aren’t cage-free 2d ago
Nearly half of the eggs sold in the US today come from cage-free farms. That’s an astounding turn, considering that in the early 2000s, just a few percent did. But according to pledges made by many of the country’s largest food companies — from...
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How to feel okay about your body in the age of Ozempic 2d ago
Navigating the world right now can feel like running into that aunt who comments on your weight at Thanksgiving every single day: When you open up Instagram, take public transit, watch TV, or scroll through TikTok, weight loss and diet discussion...
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The false promise of energy independence 2d ago
The United States has been chasing the rhetorical goal of energy independence — the ability to produce enough domestic energy to be essentially free of dependence on imports — since the energy crisis of the 1970s exposed the country’s reliance on...
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The firing of Kristi Noem, briefly explained 2d ago
This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is...
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More young women are dying from heart disease — and people are missing these warning signs 2d ago
You know what a pink ribbon signifies. Breast cancer, right? Now what about a red dress? Did you come up with heart disease? No? Don’t worry: You’re not alone. Heart disease is the leading killer of cisgender American women — and that trend shows...
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Teen boys are using ChatGPT as their wingman. What could go wrong? 3d ago
It’s not necessarily the guys you might expect, Apollo Knapp told me. These are 6-foot-tall high-school athletes, guys who are social and popular. “They’re the type of people that are friends with everybody, who get dapped up in the hallway every...
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HBS Working Knowledge
Inside One Startup's Journey to Break Down Hiring (and Funding) Barriers 480d ago
How can formerly incarcerated people reintegrate into society if few companies will hire them? And can businesses afford to exclude the roughly one in three working Americans with criminal records from the economy? In a case study, Paul Gompers...
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What Wartime Service Taught These Historic Leaders 484d ago
What can corporate leaders learn from executives who served their country during wartime conflicts? Drawing on a series of case studies, Robert Simons shares important lessons from the experiences of Walt Disney, Dwight Eisenhower, and Robert...
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How Private Investors Can Help Solve Africa's Climate Crisis 484d ago
Africa faces escalating climate risks that threaten its people and businesses. While governments and development finance institutions lack the capital to address these challenges, John Macomber argues that private investors could play a pivotal...
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Building the Road to 'Small Business Utopia' with AI and Fintech 487d ago
Could artificial intelligence help small business owners gain the insights they need to operate more efficiently and grow? In the updated edition of Fintech, Small Business & the American Dream, Karen Mills looks at evolving technology and how it...
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AI Can Help Leaders Communicate, But Can't Make Employees Listen 488d ago
A chatbot might be able to write emails that sound human, but can the technology respond to staff questions just like the boss would? Research by Prithwiraj Choudhury shows that while a chatbot may save leaders time, employees might not view the...
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Layoffs Surging in a Strong Economy? Advice for Navigating Uncertain Times 491d ago
Layoffs have been on the rise in some US industries as tech and professional services companies grapple with slowing demand and mixed economic signals. Sandra Sucher, Frances Frei, and Maria Roche offer insights for leaders managing through the...
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Latino Voters Have Grown More Politically Divided. That’s Not Surprising. 494d ago
Demographics are not destiny in politics. Richard Calvo, Vincent Pons, and Jesse Shapiro explain how their latest research is playing out in the final stretch of the US presidential race.
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Charting the US-China Trade War: What Does 'Made in Vietnam' Mean? 499d ago
Chinese companies have been evading US tariffs by shipping goods through Vietnam, but not to the degree that the headlines would suggest. Ebehi Iyoha and Jaya Wen dig into trade microdata to illustrate Vietnam's strategic importance and why...
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With Millions of Workers Juggling Caregiving, Employers Need to Rethink Support 494d ago
Most companies use AI to screen out job applicants with employment gaps, marginalizing caregivers who need to step back from the workforce. Leaders should reconsider how they search for talent and create more supportive conditions for these...
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BBC News
Fatbikes are wreaking havoc in Sydney's wealthy beach suburbs 1d ago
Teens are infuriating locals by riding over golf courses and doing wheelies on the Harbour Bridge.
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Tears and cheers as controversial long-running Australian breakfast radio show implodes 2d ago
The end of the Kyle and Jackie O Show, whose hosts had a combined A$200m contract, has shocked the media industry.
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Aussies edge India on day one of Healy's last Test 1d ago
Australia captain Alyssa Healy makes just 13 in the first innings of her final match before retirement but the hosts edge India on day one of the day-night Test in Perth.
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Tiny possum and glider thought extinct for 6,000 years found in remote West Papua 2d ago
The discovery of two lost species is 'exceptional' and rare, scientists say
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Canadian teen died from drowning after dingo attack in Australia 2d ago
The body of Piper James was found in January surrounded by dingoes on the island of K'Gari.
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Previously silent Iran players sing and salute anthem 2d ago
Alireza Mohebbi, an Australia-based correspondent for Iran International TV, says there is "no doubt" the players are under instruction to sing.
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Why has Turn Six at Australian GP been renamed? 2d ago
Our Ask Me Anything team explain why Turn Six at the Australian Grand Prix has been renamed.
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Jacinda Ardern's move to Australia renews spotlight on New Zealand's brain drain problem 5d ago
New Zealand has long struggled to keep its best and brightest with about 180 Kiwis leaving a day.
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Dezi Freeman: Six months ago a man accused of killing two officers fled into bushland. Will he ever be found? 10d ago
Dezi Freeman fled into bushland after allegedly gunning down two police officers in August.
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Police ask how Sydney grandpa was kidnapped and killed by mistake as remains found 12d ago
The 85-year-old was forcibly taken from his Sydney home by three masked men just under two weeks ago.
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Welcome to Australia's hottest beach event - nowhere near the sea 15d ago
Tonnes of sand and flocks of tourists are ferried into Cootamundra for its annual volleyball tournament.
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Sussan Ley and the glass cliff: Does Australian politics still have a problem with women? 23d ago
The Liberal Party elected its first female leader at a time of crisis. She lasted less than a year.
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Emergency call released of boy who swam for hours to save family 24d ago
Austin Appelbee, 13, swam to get help for his mother and siblings after they were swept out to sea.
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Watch: Snake at train station scares Sydney commuters 34d ago
People were seen running away as soon as they came across the venomous snake.
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'Really scary': Sydney residents react to shark attacks 46d ago
The BBC spoke to people in Sydney about the four shark attacks in 48 hours along Australia's New South Wales coast.
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Man swims in flooded Sydney golf course after heavy rain 49d ago
Heavy rain did not dampen a man's spirits as he decided to take a dive into a flooded Sydney golf course.
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Aerial footage shows cars swept away by flash floods on Great Ocean Road 51d ago
Australia's Great Ocean Road closed on Thursday after flash floods hit the state of Victoria.
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