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.
U.S.Yahoo NewsFrom Boston to Detroit — why Atlanta's 'Cop City' protests are galvanizing communities around the U.S.
Protests against a plan to build a new training center for police and firefighters in Atlanta have spread to major cities all over the country. Some critics are wary that, if successful, the center could create a precedent for others to follow.
WorldYahoo NewsKerry: U.S. must work with China and Russia on fighting climate change
Despite mounting tensions between the United States and its rivals China and Russia, President Biden’s climate envoy, John Kerry, told Yahoo News that the U.S. must work with those adversaries on combating climate change.
U.S.Yahoo News'Strikes a chord': Father’s Twitter post about son being bullied at school goes viral
A father of five in Panama is encouraging other parents to talk to their kids about bullying after a Twitter post about his own eight-year-old son’s experience went viral this week.
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.
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.
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.
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.
BusinessAutoblogToyota Camry is being discontinued in its home country, Japan
Toyota will reportedly no longer sell the Camry in Japan after 2023, with most Japanese dealers no longer able to take orders for the sedan.
BusinessYahoo FinanceHow seniors can manage the looming deadline for mandatory retirement withdrawals
April 1 is the deadline to make your first required minimum distribution, or RMD, from IRAs, 401(k)s, 403 (b) plans and other similar workplace plans.
U.S.Yahoo Sports CanadaCoyotes minority owner Andrew Barroway arrested on strangulation, assault charges
Arizona Coyotes co-owner Andrew Barroway has been suspended indefinitely by the NHL after he was arrested in Aspen, Colorado on Thursday.
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.
NewsYahoo News CanadaKey moments from Biden’s speech in Canada: A crack at the Maple Leafs, China slip-up and a powerful ovation for 'Michaels'
The two leaders spoke on a variety of issues plaguing both countries and the world, as well as their partnership. While along the way, a few jokes were also made.
BusinessAutoblogHow the 1973 Mercedes-Benz ESF 22 prototype predicted the future
Presented in 1973, the Mercedes-Benz W116-based ESF 22 prototype inaugurated some of the safety features we take for granted in 2023.
BusinessEngadgetInternet Archive violated publisher copyrights by lending ebooks, court rules
The lawsuit originated from the Internet Archive’s decision to launch the “National Emergency Library” during the early days of the pandemic.
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.
BusinessTechCrunchRocket Lab reveals big supplier deal with mystery mega constellation customer
Rocket Lab has proven that it's much more than a launch company. One glance at the company’s most recent earnings presentation shows as much: its space systems business, which designs, manufactures and sells satellite components and spacecraft, brought in over 70% of company revenue compared to launch in 2022, at $150.3 million versus $60.7 million, respectively. The space systems business -- whose products include star trackers, reaction wheels, solar power systems, separation systems and more -- also saw a massive growth in revenue, increasing by 239% year-over-year.
NewsYahoo News UKResidents forced to flee after their gardens fall into disused mine
Two bungalows were left uninhabitable when a 2m (6.4ft) hole opened up in Cornwall.
BusinessYahoo FinanceTed Lasso and Pokémon bears: Build-A-Bear bets big on 'kidulting'
"Kidulting"—a "big trend" with adult consumers seeking to reconnect with their inner children—is helping Build-A-Bear Workshop outperform the S&P.
WorldYahoo Celebrity UKUlrika Jonsson 'wouldn't report' rape if it happened today due to police distrust
Ulrika Jonsson has admitted she still wouldn't report her rape today because she feels 'deeply uneasy' about the police.
BusinessYahoo Finance UKBehind the brand: Sandford Orchards, top UK cider producer
Devon native Barny Butterfield says he ended up with a cider company by accident and had no initial plan for Sandford Orchards.
BusinessTechCrunch'So infuriating': TikTokers are fuming over potential ban
In the aftermath of TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew's brutal five hour Congressional hearing on Thursday, TikToker and disinformation researcher Abbie Richards summed up what so many creators were thinking: "It's actually remarkable how much less Congress knows about social media than the average person," Richards told TechCrunch. Across TikTok, users mocked congresspeople for misunderstanding how technology works. In one instance, Representative Richard Hudson (R-NC) asked Chew if TikTok connects to a user's home wi-fi network.
NewsYahoo News UKFour killers who posed at a party after shooting dead ‘superhero’ dad are jailed
Anthony Sargeant, 33, was gunned down in a drive-by shooting outside his mum's house in Birmingham.
BusinessYahoo Finance5 things you may have missed during a pivotal week for the Fed and markets
So much for market calm.
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.
WorldYahoo Finance UKShelving UK state pension age plan to cost over £60bn
Jeremy Hunt to delay a decision on when to increase the state pension age to 68.
BusinessTechCrunchAvalanche wants to digitize all of the world’s assets on the blockchain
Welcome back to Chain Reaction, a podcast that interviews newsmakers in crypto to better understand the tech behind the hype and the people working to build a decentralized future. Ava Labs has raised a total of about $640 million, according to Crunchbase, and is backed by firms like a16z and Polychain Capital. In recent months, Ava Labs has announced a number of partnerships with major brands and companies, like Amazon Web Services, which TechCrunch covered exclusively.
NewsYahoo News UKBungling thieves tried to steal cash machine by ripping it out of a supermarket
The attempted burglary at a Co-op in Kent failed when their van's chassis broke.
BusinessYahoo FinanceFed's Bullard sees more rate hikes as bank stress abates
St. Louis Fed President James Bullard is optimistic stresses in the the banking system will abate in the weeks and months ahead.
BusinessEngadgetLevi’s will ‘supplement’ human models with AI-generated fakes
Levi’s is partnering with an AI company on computer-generated fashion models to “supplement human models.” The company frames the move as part of a “digital transformation journey” of diversity, equity, inclusion and sustainability.
U.S.Fox NewsHandyman turns the tables on squatters who took over his mother's house
When local police refused to remove alleged squatters from his mother's Northern California house, this handyman decided to try to outsmart the trespassers.
BusinessTechCrunchTwitter Blue relaunched has made just $11M on mobile in its first 3 months
Legacy Twitter checkmarks are disappearing on April 1st, Twitter says, and in the future, the only way users will be able to get the coveted blue badge is by paying for a Twitter Blue subscription. Since relaunching three months ago as a big push into non-advertising-based revenue, Twitter Blue has only picked up $11 million in mobile subscriptions, according to data from app intelligence firm Sensor Tower. The $11 million figure is notable because Twitter is banking on Twitter Blue at a time when advertising -- which traditionally has accounted for the vast majority of Twitter's income -- remains in rapid decline.
NewsYahoo News UKWhich customer loyalty cards are still worth having?
With some stores slashing their loyalty rewards, Yahoo News looks at the best deals on the market
BusinessYahoo FinanceFintechs capitalize on concerns over FDIC's limited insurance for deposits
SoFi Bank, Mercury, and Crescent launched deposit products that cover more than the standard FDIC $250,000 insurance.
ScienceEngadgetBlue Origin pins last summer's NS-23 rocket failure on a faulty engine nozzle
Blue Origin says a flawed engine nozzle brought down a rocket last September.
U.S.TheStreet.comDisney World Event Gives Florida Gov. DeSantis the Middle Finger
Walt Disney's CEO Bob Iger has shown no willingness to back down in the face of the governor's efforts to campaign against diversity training.
BusinessTechCrunchDaily Crunch: Binance reopens after bug forces platform to suspend spot trading, deposits and withdrawals
To get a roundup of TechCrunch’s biggest and most important stories delivered to your inbox every day at 3 p.m. PDT, subscribe here. Probably nothing to see here: For a few moments there, cryptocurrency giant Binance had to temporarily suspend spot trading, deposits and withdrawals, Manish reports. Huge investment in EV: Ford is stepping on the accelerator when it comes to electric vehicles and will manufacture a next-generation electric truck at its $5.6 billion factory in Tennessee in 2025, Kirsten reports.
“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.”
