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Income inequality and health: a new challenge

‘The problem is capitalism’, screamed the speaker, at a meeting in Colombia, ‘and there is nothing you can do to reduce health inequalities until you smash capitalism. Nothing. Nothing. Nada. Nada.’ He was giving an invited commentary on my lecture, in which …

2024-11-11 08:35

Elon Musk is positioning X behind the new Trump presidency

Since Donald Trump won the presidential election, Elon Musk has gone all-in on the social network X to promote the incoming administration. Read full story

2024-11-11 08:30

Election Day

The trail isn’t just a path through the woods, it’s a society organized around some of the best and most characteristically American virtues: spontaneous helpfulness, neighborly concern for a stranger, collective work for the common good. via Pocket

2024-11-11 05:47

How Brock Purdy's connection with George Kittle reminds Tom Brady of Rob Gronkowski

A crucial Brock Purdy-George Kittle connection for a touchdown keyed the 49ers' win over the Buccaneers, and it sure looked familiar to the famed QB-TE duo of Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski.

2024-11-10 23:37

Did Beer Bring Us Civilization?

The pleasures of beer drinking may have helped bring people together in celebration at the dawn of civilization.

2024-11-10 23:04

The Larger-Than-Life Art of Tamara de Lempicka

Marrying synthetic Cubism with 16th-century Italian Mannerism and the sensuality of Jean-Dominique Ingres, the artist's work and life seem made for the silver screen.

2024-11-10 21:02

Roki Sasaki Prioritizes Major League Dream Over Extraordinary Wealth

Japanese right-handed pitcher Roki Sasaki will be posted by the Chiba Lotte Marines as his value goes well beyond age and talent. Sasaki is also a financial bargain.

2024-11-10 20:00

Shawn Hochuli announces penalty in German during NFL game in Munich

International NFL fans went wild when official Shawn Hochuli announced a penalty in German during the Giants-Panthers game in Munich.

2024-11-10 19:08

NFL Referee Pays Homage To His Dad By Using A Completely Different Language To Call False Start

Shawn Hochuli, son of Ed Hochuli, paid homage to his father during Sunday’s NFL game in Germany. The 46-year-old referee surprised everybody watching by speaking a completely different language. It was a really cool moment for the league, which is working har…

2024-11-10 16:50

Giant cookies made by ex-tech worker are sold in this San Francisco alley

Christine's is a hidden bakery in San Francisco's Mission District. Owner Christine Liu makes hockey-puck-sized treats with Guittard chocolate.

2024-11-10 14:32