You can never be too careful when it comes to the ‘grammar of numbers’ | Elisabeth Ribbans
Statistics are often likened to a minefield – and frequent reader complaints highlight the need…
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First Thing: US to require China arrivals provide negative Covid test
Other countries including Italy take similar steps after Beijing’s rollback of ‘zero-Covid’ policies. Plus, a…
In 2023, I’m on Operation Make New Friends | Jill Filipovic
Friendships won’t save the world. But they can sure save your sanity, shore up your…
Aerial footage shows partially frozen Niagara Falls – video
Niagara Falls partially froze because of extreme cold weather in Canada and the north-east of…
Judy Woodruff on how her son with disabilities changed her view of health care
Judy Woodruff is stepping down as anchor of “PBS NewsHour” but still plans to report…
Al Sharpton warns Democratic leaders of waning Black electorate support
Civil rights leader says party must step up its appeal or risk Trump or other…
Nearly 700 frozen bats nursed back to health after surviving chilly weather
In all, 1,544 bats were rescued around Houston, Texas, many having suffered ‘hypothermic shock’ Nearly…
The crime victims’ advocate fighting mass incarceration: ‘How we actually stop violence’
In a new book, Lenore Anderson says the legal system doesn’t serve most victims or…
Revealed: how warehouses took over southern California ‘like a slow death’
In California’s Inland Empire, nearly 9,500 warehouses – many near schools – cloud the air…
8 tasks for your January home maintenance checklist
January is the perfect time to attend to home tasks that are easy to put…
Allah supreme: how Pharoah Sanders found freedom and rebellion in Islam
The saxophonist was among an assembly of American jazz musicians who reached across continents to…
The winning recipe: how the small-market Pelicans became legit title contenders
Even with the Pelicans having perched themselves at or near the top of the Western…
This year, I only needed to open my window in Brazil to witness the climate crisis | Eliane Brum
My snapshot of 2022 shows the Amazon burning – but what it doesn’t communicate is…
Predictions that global economy is heading for a recession are premature | Jeffrey Frankel
Despite many forecasts, a worldwide downturn in 2023 is not inevitable – and it can…
‘No serial killer vibes’: stranded passengers find hope in shared rides
Southwest Airlines’ cancellations over Christmas weekend led strangers to unexpected adventures and unlikely friends Beyond…
Ignore the purists – listening to a book instead of reading it isn’t skiving or cheating | Gaby Hinsliff
From audiobooks to podcasts and voice notes, there’s a steady generational shift in the way…
January 6 committee withdraws Trump subpoena: ‘They knew I did nothing wrong’
The January 6 special committee decided on Wednesday it will no longer subpoena former President…
Carolyn Hax: Wishing boyfriend would drop his offensive friend
Boyfriend’s new pal is known as the “Manimal,” and, to the letter-writer’s chagrin, he’s the…
Ask Amy: Should we tell our neighbors their teen is vaping?
Couple can see a teen sneaking to vape and wonder whether they should tell the…
Miss Manners: Husband keeps ruining events and then apologizing
Their husband is always apologizing for his moodiness but won’t change his behavior.
