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Did a federal snafu break college admissions?
May 1 is usually a big day for college admissions. This year it was “marred by the federal government’s botched rollout” of its new financial aid application,” said The Associated Press. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid — known …
Did a federal snafu break college admissions? Read MoreOzempic babies: A surprise side effect of weight loss drugs
Women taking Ozempic or similar drugs for diabetes or weight loss are taking to social media to commiserate about an unexpected side effect — “surprise pregnancies,” said The Washington Post. There is a Facebook group called “I got pregnant on …
Ozempic babies: A surprise side effect of weight loss drugs Read MoreThe secretive practice of ‘catch-and-kill’ tabloid journalism
The New York criminal trial of former President Donald Trump is well underway, and recent testimony has shined a spotlight on an often-maligned practice of journalism: “catch-and-kill.” The practice, while having been used for years, has seen a resurgence in …
The secretive practice of ‘catch-and-kill’ tabloid journalism Read More5 captivating books to read in May
The weather is edging toward summer, so now is the perfect time to kick off your summer beach read list. Grab these May releases to pack for your summer adventures. They include a memoir from WNBA star Brittney Griner, a …
5 captivating books to read in May Read MoreIn what countries is assisted dying legal or in consideration for being made legal?
Assisted dying can take two forms. Assisted suicide, or physician-assisted death, is when a “physician provid[es] a patient who requests aid-in-dying a prescription that the patient can self-administer to end his or her life,” said the National Institute of Health. …
In what countries is assisted dying legal or in consideration for being made legal? Read MoreThe growing US movement to end child marriages
New Hampshire could become the latest US state to ban child marriage after its House of Representatives passed a bill that would raise the minimum age for marriage to 18. Until 2016, child marriage – defined as a union involving …
The growing US movement to end child marriages Read More‘New arrivals are more than paying for themselves’
‘No, low-skilled immigrants don’t cost taxpayers money’ Tyler Cowen at Bloomberg The “mainstream consensus” that “less-skilled immigrants are a burden on public finances” appears to be wrong, says Tyler Cowen. Economists at the University of Oregon and the University of …
‘New arrivals are more than paying for themselves’ Read More6 stylish homes in Portland, Oregon
Collins View (Image credit: Courtesy image ) Set in a hilly neighborhood surrounded by parks, this restored 1941 five-bedroom home is also just 15 minutes from downtown. One of the two Oregon houses designed by famed modernist architect Richard Neutra, …
6 stylish homes in Portland, Oregon Read MoreIsrael attacks Rafah as Hamas offers cease-fire
What happened Hamas said Monday it agreed to a cease-fire proposal from the Egyptian and Qatari governments, sparking celebrations in Rafah, Gaza. Israel said the proposal did not meet its “core demands” but it would continue negotiations even as it …
Israel attacks Rafah as Hamas offers cease-fire Read MoreToday’s political cartoons – May 7, 2024
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Today’s political cartoons – May 7, 2024 Read MoreSocial Security, Medicare gain years before benefit cuts
What happened Medicare and Social Security have a little longer than previously forecast before they run out of money, thanks to low unemployment and rising wages plus lower expenses, trustees of the two social welfare programs said Monday. Medicare’s trust …
Social Security, Medicare gain years before benefit cuts Read MoreFive top new women’s watches
When you make a purchase using links on our site, The Week may earn a commission. The Mini Tank Louis Cartier (Image credit: Cartier) This dinky Tank Louis Cartier was a huge hit at April’s Watches and Wonders fair …
Five top new women’s watches Read MoreRussia rattles nuclear saber, orders tactical nuke drills
What happened Russian President Vladimir Putin, inaugurated to a fifth presidential term Tuesday, ordered Russia’s military to hold drills simulating the use of battlefield, or tactical, nuclear weapons, the Kremlin said Monday. Russia’s Defense Ministry said “provocative statements and threats …
Russia rattles nuclear saber, orders tactical nuke drills Read MoreState ‘should fund weddings to combat loneliness’, says report
Less well-off couples should have their weddings subsidised by the state to tackle the national loneliness epidemic, according to a think tank set up by Sir Iain Duncan Smith. The Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) said the government should offer …
State ‘should fund weddings to combat loneliness’, says report Read MoreRishi Sunak’s legacy: how the PM will be remembered
Margaret Thatcher “had the Falklands”, Tony Blair “had Iraq”, and David Cameron, Theresa May and Boris Johnson “will be remembered for Brexit”. Liz Truss will be known as “the shortest serving prime minister long after the facts of her mini-Budget are forgotten”, wrote John Rentoul in The Independent. But with …
Rishi Sunak’s legacy: how the PM will be remembered Read MoreItalian mafia: why is murder and extortion going out of fashion?
The Italian mafia has long been synonymous with extortion and mob hits, but it appears its taste for murder and racketeering could soon be a thing of the past. According to the latest official data, 17 people were killed by …
Italian mafia: why is murder and extortion going out of fashion? Read MoreBaby Reindeer: will armchair detectives spell the end for ‘true story’ dramas?
“Baby Reindeer” begins by telling viewers that “this is a true story”. Now the Netflix hit is at the centre of another real-life drama, starring an army of armchair detectives. The seven-part TV series stars comedian Richard Gadd and combines …
Baby Reindeer: will armchair detectives spell the end for ‘true story’ dramas? Read MoreBest beach cafes around the UK
Take a trip to the coast and eat at one of these beachside venues, which offer everything from locally caught fish to regional specialities – guaranteed to have no sand in the sandwiches and all served up with a side …
Best beach cafes around the UK Read MoreBritish Armed Forces personnel details ‘hacked by China’
The Chinese state has hacked the UK’s Ministry of Defence and accessed details of Armed Forces personnel, according to reports. The breach is said to have targeted a third-party payroll system used by the MoD, which contains “names and bank …
British Armed Forces personnel details ‘hacked by China’ Read MoreMy Arbor: a unique treetop retreat in the Dolomite mountains
My Arbor achieved what years of Brexit has so far failed to do: convinced me that I’m British, not European. This five-star treetop spa and wellness hotel appears in a forest in the Dolomite mountains of South Tyrol. That’s an …
My Arbor: a unique treetop retreat in the Dolomite mountains Read MoreThe Don’s enablers
So much for the guardrails. The first time Donald Trump assumed the powers of the presidency, apologists assured us that our democratic institutions would curb his most unhinged impulses. Trump was, in fact, impeached twice for egregious abuses of power, including an attempted coup and inciting a violent …
The Don’s enablers Read MoreTom Crewe’s 6 favorite works that challenge societal norms
When you make a purchase using links on our site, The Week may earn a commission. All reviews are written independently by our editorial team. Tom Crewe was recently named to Granta’s list of Britain’s best young novelists. “The New …
Tom Crewe’s 6 favorite works that challenge societal norms Read MoreIs Europe ready to come to its own defense?
Europe needs to be ready to go it alone. After decades of relying on the United States and NATO to shoulder the burden of its defense, Reuters said, French President Emmanuel Macron last week declared that the continent must build …
Is Europe ready to come to its own defense? Read MoreGhost kitchens are pulling a disappearing act
During the Covid-19 pandemic, ghost kitchens emerged as a popular solution for restaurants to make money while their brick-and-mortar establishments were shuttered. Once a promising “pandemic darling” that raised billions in venture funding, the ghost kitchen industry is “falling short …
Ghost kitchens are pulling a disappearing act Read MoreMovies to watch in May, from ‘Furiosa’ to ‘The Fall Guy’
May movies are brash and bold, then intimate and quiet. This month’s new releases include everything from cinematic car chases and epic stunts to small and tender stories about the price of fame, teenage dysphoria and motherhood. ‘The Idea of …
Movies to watch in May, from ‘Furiosa’ to ‘The Fall Guy’ Read MoreShould AI have rights?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming more advanced by the day, but what happens when it becomes so advanced it can emulate human behavior and intelligence? There is an ongoing debate as to whether AI will someday necessitate rights similar to …
Should AI have rights? Read MoreThe complicated problem of banning menthol cigarettes
The Biden administration has slammed the brakes on its plan for banning menthol cigarettes, at least for now, The Wall Street Journal said last week. The administration started considering the measure in 2021, hoping it would reduce smoking in young …
The complicated problem of banning menthol cigarettes Read MoreIs Russia jamming GPS in the Baltics?
Estonia has accused Russia of jamming GPS navigation devices in the airspace above the Baltic states, raising fears of potential aircraft disasters. The incidents were part of an “ongoing pattern” of GPS interference in Europe, said New Scientist, but there …
Is Russia jamming GPS in the Baltics? Read MorePanama presidency won by stand-in for fugitive
What happened José Raúl Mulino, a last-minute stand-in for barred former President Ricardo Martinelli, won Panama’s presidency Sunday. Mulino, 64, was Martinelli’s running mate before the former president was convicted of money laundering and sentenced to five years in prison. He …
Panama presidency won by stand-in for fugitive Read MoreBoeing and NASA ready first crewed Starliner flight
What happened Boeing’s Starliner capsule is scheduled to make its first crewed flight from Florida’s Cape Canaveral on Monday night, launched atop an Atlas V rocket. The test flight, following years of delay, will carry veteran NASA astronauts Sunita Williams …
Boeing and NASA ready first crewed Starliner flight Read MoreToday’s political cartoons – May 6, 2024
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Today’s political cartoons – May 6, 2024 Read More‘Climate studies are increasingly becoming politicized’
‘The world can’t afford to politicize climate change research’ Bjorn Lomborg in The Boston Globe The hard truth is that focusing on cutting carbon emissions and investing in solar and wind power isn’t doing enough to address climate change, says …
‘Climate studies are increasingly becoming politicized’ Read MoreIsrael warns 100k Gazans to evacuate Rafah
What happened The Israel Defense Forces on Monday ordered about 100,000 Gazans to immediately evacuate parts of Rafah that will be targeted with “extreme force” against Hamas. The Palestinian civilians were told to move to an Israel-declared humanitarian zone called …
Israel warns 100k Gazans to evacuate Rafah Read More