PoliticsYahoo NewsKerry: Americans don't need to have 'lower quality of life' to fight climate change
Americans do not have to compromise on their quality of life in order to help prevent catastrophic climate change, special presidential envoy for climate John Kerry told Yahoo News.
WorldAssociated PressUS launches airstrikes in Syria after drone kills US worker
A strike Thursday by a suspected Iranian-made drone killed a U.S. contractor and wounded six other Americans in northeast Syria, and U.S. forces retaliated with airstrikes on sites in Syria used by groups affiliated with Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, the Pentagon said. Activists said the U.S. bombing killed at least four people. While it’s not the first time the U.S. and Iran have traded strikes in Syria, the attack and the U.S. response threaten to upend recent efforts to deescalate tensions across the wider Middle East, whose rival powers have made steps toward détente in recent days after years of turmoil.
BusinessINSIDERA man suing Buffalo Wild Wings over their 'boneless wings' has also sued Tom's Mouthwash, KIND granola, and Hefty recycling bags. An attorney says it's possible he's 'just being annoying.'
A man has sued multiple companies over their product advertising. But some attorneys think the lawsuits are more of a distraction than a campaign for greater consumer protections.
CelebrityINSIDERMatt Damon says he and Ben Affleck survived as struggling actors by using a shared bank account they opened in high school
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck used that shared bank account to take trips to their auditions and to pay bills when they were just starting out.
WorldYahoo NewsUganda passes anti-LGBTQ bill that would impose death penalty — and other international stories you may have missed
The news this week was dominated by Chinese President Xi Jinping’s historic visit to Russia, signaling a deepening alliance between the two superpowers. Xi and Russian President Vladimir Putin appeared to show a united front after the two-day summit. But what were some of the stories that flew under the radar?
BusinessINSIDERJournalists are becoming YouTubers, as creators say the platform holds the future for the industry
Creators, both with and without traditional journalism backgrounds, are turning to the platform to tell more in-depth and progressive stories.
HealthINSIDERDiplo beat Oprah Winfrey's LA marathon time — and says he took LSD to do it
A psychedelic expert told Insider that there is no science to back up taking LSD for marathons.
WorldBusiness InsiderRussian soldiers are shocked by the 'horrible reality' in Ukraine and often regret going, says YouTuber who spoke to more than 200 after they were captured
Former lawyer Volodymyr Zolkin interviews hundreds of Russian prisoners of war about their experiences on the front line in Ukraine.
WorldYahoo NewsAre China and Russia allies? Key takeaways from the Xi-Putin summit
Are China and Russia allies? Here are the key takeaways from the Xi-Putin summit.
PoliticsYahoo NewsViolence against women in politics contributes to a lack of women in elected office, congressional leaders say
Earlier in March, the month that honors women's history, Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., and other congressional leaders reintroduced a House resolution acknowledging the violence that women in politics face, and demanded a more inclusive political landscape for women.
U.S.Yahoo NewsSan Francisco grapples with racism and reparations: 'The world is watching,' Black residents say
Three years ago, San Francisco created a committee to study how to compensate Black residents for “systemic, City-sanctioned discrimination.” That committee recently issued a report with 111 recommendations for reparations — a plan of greater scope than has been tried in American history.
NewsYahoo News Canada'Not a good response by our president': Biden makes pointed remark to Pierre Poilievre
A video of U.S. President sharing a pointed remark while meeting Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre at the House of Commons has gone viral.
HealthYahoo LifeMost women don’t climax from penetration alone — and 4 other important facts about female orgasms
Orgasm is often presented as the peak experience of a sexual encounter in movies and porn, but experts say it’s not the only pleasurable part of sex.
BusinessYahoo FinanceCommercial real estate is in trouble. A banking crisis will make it worse.
Property owners were already under pressure from rising rates and empty office space. The last thing they needed was a banking crisis.
NewsYahoo News CanadaCanada and U.S. don't feel the same way about each other — and it may be getting worse, poll reveals
In light of President Joe Biden’s visit to Canada, a new survey gives surprising insights into how people across this country feel about our current relationship with the U.S.
WorldYahoo Lifestyle SingaporeHoly smokes! Japanese worker caught smoking on the job over 4,500 times
The employees were apparently warned about taking too many smoke breaks during business hours, but they did not heed their supervisor’s warning. Find out how they got caught.
PoliticsYahoo News CanadaPhoto of PM Trudeau’s son sparks hilarious debate after Biden’s visit to Rideau Cottage
A meeting between the Bidens and Trudeaus in Rideau Cottage has given Twitter users quite a laugh.
U.S.TechCrunchBlue Origin releases report on launch anomaly and plans to fly again 'soon'
It's been nearly six months since Blue Origin's 23rd suborbital launch experienced an anomaly, and the company has finally released the results of its investigation. The September flight, NS-23, was carrying a number of science payloads and no space tourists (let alone billionaires), so fortunately there was never anyone in danger. The fatigue location on the flight nozzle is aligned with a persistent hot streak identified during the investigation.
BusinessYahoo FinanceRetail traders plowed more than $200 million into regional bank stocks over the last week
Non professional investors made new bets on many banking names that are under intense scrutiny, including First Republic.
WorldYahoo News Canada'Incredibly dangerous': Video shows lion metres away from Ontario road, sparking continued animal advocacy concerns
World Animal Protection is thankful no one was injured, but is calling on the Ontario government to finally take action against Jungle Cat World.
BusinessAutoblogJunkyard Gem: 1998 Toyota Camry CE with 5-speed manual transmission
A 1998 Toyota Camry CE with the base five-speed manual transmission, found in a Colorado wrecking yard.
NewsYahoo News Canada'How often does Canada’s head of state die?': PM Trudeau faces heat for $6,000 night hotel stay for Queen's funeral
News that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife stayed in a $6,000 a night hotel during the Queen's funeral is not sitting well with many Canadians.
U.S.TechCrunchHow the FBI caught the BreachForums admin
On Friday, the U.S. Justice Department announced that the now-arrested alleged administrator of the infamous hacking forum BreachForums facilitated the sale and purchase of private information that belonged to “millions of U.S. citizens and hundreds of U.S. and foreign companies, organizations, and government agencies.” In a statement, prosecutors confirmed the arrest of Conor Fitzpatrick, 20, aka pompompurin, of Peekskill, New York. Fitzpatrick is charged with one count of conspiracy to commit access device fraud, subject to a maximum of five years in prison if convicted.
BusinessYahoo FinanceGoldman Sachs: Should it be punished for its role in the Silicon Valley Bank debacle?
I’d like to suggest an approach for our political leaders to take on the role that Goldman Sachs played in the collapse of SVB: figure out how much money Goldman made by buying $24 billion of securities from SVB at a below-market price. And then to demand that Goldman turn over that profit to the federal government.
U.S.Yahoo SportsNew NCAA president, same old backward thinking
When it comes to student-athletes controlling their name, image and likeness, even the new NCAA regime doesn't get it.
BusinessAutoblogFord's new factory could build 500,000 next-gen electric pickups per year
Ford announces progress on its electric vehicle complex in Tennessee where it will build a next-generation electric pickup truck.
TechnologyEngadgetApple's AirPods Pro drop back to $200, plus the rest of the week's best tech deals
This week's best tech deals include Apple's AirPods Pro for $200, Amazon's Kindle Paperwhite for $100, several discounts on Samsung storage devices and more.
BusinessYahoo Sports CanadaThe Rock rumoured to be involved in group bidding to purchase NHL's Senators
It appears another Hollywood A-lister is attached to a bid to purchase the Ottawa Senators.
BusinessYahoo FinanceC-suite execs prepare to bring out cost-cutting ax amid economic concerns: Survey
A new survey reveals a more cautious C-suite.
TechnologyYahoo Life Shopping6 steps to erase your digital footprint and disappear from the internet
Uncomfortable with your online presence? Here, an expert explains exactly what to do about it.
U.S.AutoblogGoogle Doodle honors Kitty O'Neil, the original 'fastest woman alive'
Today, Google honored Kitty O'Neil, the original "fastest woman alive," and one impressive land speed driver.
BusinessTechCrunch6 River Systems co-founder on the state of warehouse robots
Many of the show’s main attractions have moved from center stage to the physical margins of the show floor, while competitors like 6 River Systems and Locus grab the spotlight -- my interviews with both happened in conference areas located on the second floor of their massive booths. Fetch was acquired [in 2021].
HealthYahoo LifeJudi Sheppard Missett founded Jazzercise in 1969. 54 years later, the fitness class is just as fun.
"When I first started doing this and I saw so many people coming through the door, I thought, this is so great because fitness should be for everybody," she says.
BusinessYahoo FinanceStock market today: Stocks rally, closing in the green to cap bumpy trading week
Stocks made an impressive comeback on Friday amid a flurry of developments.
WorldYahoo News UKIn pictures: Bordeaux town hall set alight as protests in France erupt into violence
Dramatic pictures show violence erupting in parts of France during nationwide protests against pension reforms being pushed through by President Emmanuel Macron.
BusinessEngadgetUK watchdog no longer thinks Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard merger is a threat to console competition (updated)
UK regulators say Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard won't harm competition in consoles, but cloud gaming is still an issue.
BusinessTechCrunchFortra told breached companies their data was safe
As we have been reporting, the Clop ransomware gang exploited a newly discovered bug in Fortra's GoAnywhere file transfer software, used by thousands of organizations to transfer sensitive data over the internet. The bug allowed the ransomware gang to hack in and carry out a mass ransomware attack on January 31.
U.S.WFXT‘Everybody’s dropping like flies’: Federal ‘tranq’ warning follows escalating concerns in Mass.
The new warning from the DEA over “the deadliest drug threat our country has ever faced” follows escalating concerns in Massachusetts over the dangerous animal tranquilizer.
BusinessYahoo FinanceWhat young TikTok creators think about a possible ban: 'People will freak out'
It’s not just TikTok as a company that has a lot at stake right now. The people who are on TikTok the most, the influencers — also called creators — are also in the crosshairs.
BusinessYahoo Finance CanadaHow to save on capital gains tax when selling a secondary property
Some relatively simple calculations could save a homeowner thousands in taxes when the principal residence exemption is allocated properly.
BusinessEngadgetSony's God of War: Ragnarok PS5 bundle is $50 off right now
In case you have yet to play God of War: Ragnarok, which just happens to be one of our best PlayStation 5 games for 2023, then this is your chance to get a copy at a discount with Sony's console.
ScienceTechCrunchABL Space Systems scores $60 million for rapid response launch for defense customers
Launch startup ABL Space Systems has landed a $60 million contract to build out its “responsive launch” operational capacity, as part of the U.S. Space Force and U.S. Air Force Strategic Funding Increase (STRATFI) program. In a statement, ABL said that a key challenge with responsive space launches “is breaking from the assumption of a pre-defined orbit, trajectory, and launch site.” For such missions, the company said it would build new operational capacity for short-notice launches.
WorldINSIDERA twin who survived Auschwitz shares how a doctor experimented on her and her identical sister — and tried to get them pregnant with other twins
Annetta Able, now 99, said she and her identical twin sister, Stephanie Heller, were subjected to horrific experiments by Josef Mengele at Auschwitz.
BusinessFortuneTim Cook called remote work ‘the mother of all experiments.’ Now Apple is cracking down on employees who don’t come in 3 days a week, report says.
It's been a big shift from the summer of 2022.
“American workers are desperate for a break.”
“Workers will have more leisure but at the cost of less efficiency and a lower standard of living.”
“We have more important things to do now than spend our lives making a tiny group of very rich people even richer.”
“Some industries and deeply entrenched work cultures mean the four-day workweek may not be realistic for all employees.”
“While workers have spent the last 50 years steadily producing more and more, real wages have not risen at the same rate.”
