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Science · 5 days ago

Ancient Roman Colour‑Changing Glass Inspires Near‑Infrared Quest to Tackle Football CTE

Clyde Rook, Washington desk

Scientists have cracked the secret of the Lycurgus Cup’s colour‑changing magic and are now using the same optical principles to explore near‑infrared light as a possible treatment or prevention for chronic traumati…

Science · 6 days ago

Bloody Mary Meets Art: How a Honolulu Museum Explores the Brain’s Ghostly Imagination

Candy Voss, Washington desk

On Halloween, the Honolulu Museum of Art highlights an exhibition on how art influences thinking, perspective and mood, linking the classic Bloody Mary mirror ritual to the brain’s tendency to fill in darkness.

Entertainment · 6 days ago

HBO Takes Flight with ‘The Birds’ Limited Series Starring Sarah Snook

Candy Voss, Washington desk

HBO is developing a limited series starring Emmy‑winner Sarah Snook, re‑imagining Hitchcock’s classic and Daphne du Maurier’s novella, with Tom Spezialy, David Heyman and UGT attached.

Finance · 6 days ago

GM Ditches NYSE for Nasdaq After More Than a Century

Helen Pell, Washington desk

General Motors is shifting its stock listing from the New York Stock Exchange to the Nasdaq, ending a century‑long tenure on the NYSE and signaling a stronger tech‑focused identity.

Business · 6 days ago

Aldi’s Price‑Cutting Blitz Leaves Competitors in a State of Shock

Helen Pell, Washington desk

Aldi's relentless price cuts are winning over shoppers and forcing competitors to respond, as the German‑owned chain continues to undercut rivals with its low‑price strategy.

Finance · 6 days ago

Fed’s ‘Robust’ Briefing Holds Rates Steady While Inflation Takes a Detour

Helen Pell, Washington desk

The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates unchanged, even as inflation drifts the wrong way and the labor market stays steady, prompting a bewildered Warsh to justify the decision.

Finance · 28 October 2026

Goldman and Morgan Stanley Duel Over Anthropic IPO, Leaving Investors to Wonder Who Gets the ‘Robust’ Badge

Helen Pell, Washington desk

Goldman and Morgan Stanley are locked in a competitive scramble to be the lead underwriter for Anthropic’s upcoming IPO, each touting their own brand of robust market prowess.

World · 28 October 2026

Democrats Edge as Israelis Flood the Polls, Turning Election Season into a Global Marathon

June Harrow, Washington desk

A new poll shows US Democrats with a slight midterm edge, just as Israel sees its highest turnout in decades amid a referendum on Netanyahu and accountability for October 7. Both elections underscore a world-wide ballo…

Entertainment · 27 October 2026

Talbot and Chinn Bring James and Lily to the Screen, Gilby Joins as Charlie Weasley

Candy Voss, Washington desk

HBO’s first‑season Harry Potter series casts Jasper Talbot as James Potter, Hannah Chinn as Lily Potter and Harry Gilby as Charlie Weasley, with the show set to debut on Christmas Day.