No Easy Fix | An Update on Evan

From The Atlantic. In July, we published a series of stories about San Francisco’s attempt to address a crisis unfolding on the city’s streets. We followed Evan, who had been homeless for years, as he sought an escape from the addiction that was threatening his life. Four months later, we check in on how he’s…

Nvidia got there first. What companies will hit $5 trillion market caps next?

From Quartz. After Nvidia smashed the biggest valuation milestone in market history, a host of familiar names are emerging as the likeliest to follow — Subscribe to the Quartz Daily Brief newsletter, the most interesting news from the global economy: https://quartz.short.gy/newsletters-yt Become a Quartz member to get unlimited access to our journalism: https://quartz.short.gy/newsletters-yt Quartz is…

The ‘godfather of AI’ says the AI jobs wipeout is just beginning

From Quartz. In a CNN State of the Union interview, renowned computer scientist Geoffrey Hinton warned that artificial intelligence is already replacing workers and could accelerate sharply in 2026, allowing machines to displace many more jobs across industries beyond call centers. — Subscribe to the Quartz Daily Brief newsletter, the most interesting news from the…

Nvidia’s $5 billion Intel bet just became official

From Quartz. Intel confirmed it completed Nvidia’s $5 billion share sale on Dec. 26 after regulatory clearance, formalizing Nvidia’s roughly 4% stake. — Subscribe to the Quartz Daily Brief newsletter, the most interesting news from the global economy: https://quartz.short.gy/newsletters-yt Become a Quartz member to get unlimited access to our journalism: https://quartz.short.gy/newsletters-yt Quartz is a guide…

Here’s how #datacenters are worsening the #watercrisis

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How to avoid a hangover

From The Economist. Why are hangovers so hard to cure? Alex Hern, our AI writer and Rosie Blau, co-host of the The Intelligence podcast, discuss what actually causes a hangover and if there’s way to stop them. 00:00 – What actually causes a hangover? 01:03 – Can you stop a hangover? 02:06 – What might…

2025, in 8 minutes

From Vox. 2025 was dominated by the second iteration of the Trump administration, the release of the Epstein files, and government shakeups that ranged from the longest federal shutdown in history to Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announcing her resignation. It was also a year of historic political moments — from a ceasefire in Gaza to…

Tiger Woods | 60 Minutes Archive

From 60 Minutes. Tiger Woods has dominated professional golf so completely that he has changed the game and come to exemplify the pursuit of excellence. In this excerpt from a 2006 profile, Ed Bradley went to the driving range with Tiger Woods, and they talked about his passion, competitive spirit and love of the game.…

Jacques Torres Answers Chocolatier Questions | Tech Support | WIRED

From Wired. World-famous chocolatier and pastry chef Jacques Torres joins WIRED to answer the internet’s most flavorful questions about chocolate and chocolatiers. How did chocolate become associated with Easter and holidays? How does geography affect the flavor of chocolate? How important was chocolate to the Inca, Maya, and Aztec? What’s the deal with "Dubai chocolate"…

Inside the #familybusiness behind #DubaiChocolate’s crunch

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The Best TV Shows of 2025

From The Atlantic. Many of the years’ biggest TV shows flaunted wealth—but the shows Atlantic critics Sophie Gilbert and Shirley Li loved most this year demonstrated that moving and ingenious narratives still exist on screen. See all their choices at the link: https://theatln.tc/PoGtyE4s Credit: FX; Ricardo Moreira / Getty Images for Disney; Peacock; HBO Max;…

#Datacenters are making #electricity more #expensive

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6 crypto predictions for 2026, according to analysts

From Quartz. Despite volatility, 2025 marked crypto’s turning point. Bitcoin surged post-election, then fell sharply, yet unlike past cycles, the industry’s survival isn’t threatened as crypto moves toward institutional integration ahead of 2026. — Subscribe to the Quartz Daily Brief newsletter, the most interesting news from the global economy: https://quartz.short.gy/newsletters-yt Become a Quartz member to…

Highlights from This Season of The Circuit with Emily Chang

From Bloomberg. From city to city, The Circuit never stops. Emily Chang embraces life on the road with one clear highlight: the snacks. Watch The Circuit bloom.bg/43UwKlo ——– Like this video? Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/Bloomberg?sub_confirmation=1 Get unlimited access to Bloomberg.com for just $1.99 your first month: https://www.bloomberg.com/subscriptions?in_source=YoutubeOriginals Bloomberg Originals offers bold takes for curious minds on today’s…

The most influential books of all time

From The Economist. What books have changed the world? So many books are published each year but few stand the test of time. Journalists from across The Economist discuss the books that have most shaped the way people behave and think. Click the link to find out about all the books we reviewed – bit.ly/3KYnp5w…

The Hidden $50B Loss in U S Labor

From VICE News. The Hidden $50B Loss in U S Labor #USA #Economy #SSHQ Subscribe to VICE News here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE-News Check out VICE News for more: http://vicenews.com Follow VICE News here: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vicenews?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vicenews Twitter: https://twitter.com/vicenews Instagram: http://instagram.com/vicenews More videos from the VICE network: https://www.fb.com/vicevideo #VICENews #news The Hidden $50B Loss in U S…

The Dangerous Feature in Tesla’s Doors

From Bloomberg. A number of fatal car crashes involving Tesla vehicles has prompted increased scrutiny of its electric doors, triggering lawsuits over whether the design can leave passengers trapped. Read more about Tesla’s Dangerous Doors on Bloomberg: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2025-12-18/tesla-door-safety-issues-have-owners-buying-car-escape-tools 00:00 The Cybertruck accident 03:14 Tesla’s design history 05:37 How to manually open Tesla doors 06:41 Are…

Behind the Byline with David Graham

From The Atlantic. David A. Graham can’t just name a Grateful Dead song after hearing only the first few bars—he can get pretty close to naming the year concert recordings were made. In “Behind the Byline,” a series from The Atlantic that lets you get to know the people behind our journalism, the lifelong Deadhead…

Four stories to watch out for in 2026

From The Economist. What will the world look like in 2026? From wars in space to a superhuman sporting event, and the battle for America’s 250th birthday celebrations—these are some of the stories that will shape the coming year. 00:00 – The World Ahead 2026 00:21 – Competition in space intensifies 03:14 – Central banks…

How Invisible Limits Shape Political Power

From VICE News. How Invisible Limits Shape Political Power #Policy #Politics #sshq Subscribe to VICE News here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE-News Check out VICE News for more: http://vicenews.com Follow VICE News here: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vicenews?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vicenews Twitter: https://twitter.com/vicenews Instagram: http://instagram.com/vicenews More videos from the VICE network: https://www.fb.com/vicevideo #VICENews #news How Invisible Limits Shape Political Power https://youtube.com/shorts/DjZ0FGssRrg

Central banks will face political pressure in 2026

From The Economist. In 2026 President Trump’s chosen replacement for chair of the Federal Reserve will indicate whether central bank independence can hold in America. The Economist’s economics editor Henry Curr explains how central banks across the rich world are increasingly coming under political pressure.

This is why moon dust is such a problem for NASA

From Verge Science. With the launch of Artemis 1, the new Moon race has kicked into a higher gear. Government agencies like NASA are joining private companies to return to our trusty satellite and potentially usher in a new lunar economy. And to prep for all these missions, they’re relying on an unsung hero of…

Is the future of solid-state batteries 3D-printed?

From Verge Science. The race to create a solid-state battery that could compete with today’s lithium-ion cells is heating up. In the past few years, there’s been a lot of R&D around solid electrolytes that promise to be safer and more powerful. In this video, we visit Sakuú, a company that doesn’t just want to…

NASA’s wild plan to turn the sun into a telescope

From Verge Science. We can find exoplanets with the James Webb Space Telescope, but it can’t take a high resolution image of one. Luckily, NASA is studying a mission that plans to use gravitational lensing to get us that elusive picture. All we need to do is point a telescope directly at the Sun. Read…