20 minutes ago The science behind the selfless act of donating a kidney to a stranger

About 300 Americans a year give a kidney to a complete stranger. Research says these people have a larger amygdala -- perhaps making them feel others' pain more than the average person.

Politics

20 minutes ago From Virginia to 'Cowboy Carter,' artist Shaboozey on his journey and new album

NPR's Juana Summers talks with rapper Shaboozey about his new album and his musical journey that started in Virginia with a Nigerian immigrant father who loved country music.

Culture

20 minutes ago Trump promised to boost oil and gas. But what do other Republicans think?

President-elect Trump has promised to "unleash" U.S. oil and gas production. Many Republicans embrace an "all of the above" energy philosophy that nods to both fossil fuels and renewable energy.

Politics

27 minutes ago Ukrainians try to restore a damaged power plant before harsh weather hits

Russian strikes continue to destroy Ukraine's power grid, prompting nation-wide power cuts while temperatures drop. Workers at a damaged plant try to restore its operation before the winter freeze.

Events

30 minutes ago It wasn't easy being green for the actress who originally played the Wicked Witch

Long before the new movie Wicked made a sympathetic character of the Wicked Witch of the West, she was played by actress Margaret Hamilton in the classic film, The Wizard of Oz.

Politics

49 minutes ago Trump Team’s Rejection of a Transition Deal Adds a Wrinkle to Its Transparency Pledges

The president-elect’s team said it would disclose its donors’ names and not take donations from foreigners, but it isn’t legally bound to adhere to those promises.

Politics

51 minutes ago Early Thanksgiving online sales numbers are up 7% YoY to $15.6B, on par with pre

Thanksgiving weekend has long been seen as the traditional start to the most important sales period for retailers, and so far, the indication is that we’re in for a strong holiday season for e-commerce. Salesforce is tracking activity in real time and has just put out its first figures for the day. It says that […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Economics

70 minutes ago Vito the pug is the first of his breed to win National Dog Show's top prize

Vito, a pug from Chapel Hill, N.C., beat out more than 1,900 dogs representing more than 200 breeds and varieties that competed in this year's event.

Politics

72 minutes ago Sports columnist claims ‘cisgender women’ are the ‘real threat’ in SJSU trans controversy

With San Jose State's women's volleyball team in the Mountain West final amid forfeits, a USA Today columnist says those refusing to play SJSU are the "real threat."

Events

89 minutes ago Social media star known for criticizing homelessness in San Francisco charged for pimping women

Social media star known for criticizing homelessness in San Francisco charged for pimping women  The Mirror US

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