The New York Times
Mr. Cuomo, a Democrat re-elected in November, presented an aggressively progressive platform promising to make New York a leader among liberal states. more…
Britain is due to leave the European Union in 10 weeks' time but it still has no clear way out of the bloc, raising the prospect of no transition period to smooth the shock for the world's fifth-biggest economy. more…
Npr.org
As businesses and government employees feel the impact of the partial shutdown, one website lets anyone buy a beer for an unpaid worker. more…
Thisisinsider.com
On Fiji's second largest island, Vanua Levu exists volcanic hot pools perfect for swimming in. The muddy baths are perfect for relaxing in and meeting locals. To get to the pool, fly into Savusavu and contact Naveria Heights Lodge and ask for a guide. The isl… more…
Thisisinsider.com
Scientists from 16 countries have revealed a diet that they say could save the planet and prevent 11.6 million people from dying prematurely every year. We should double our consumption of vegetables, nuts, fruits, and legumes, and eat half the amount of meat… more…
Business Insider
The dealmaker behind one of the most active marijuana venture capital funds describes his outlook for the industry in 2019. Canopy Rivers, the venture arm of Canopy Growth, announced a $6.8 million investment into Greenhouse Juice Company on Monday, on top of… more…
Business Insider
Pax Labs is aiming to go public this year, Bharat Vasan, the marijuana vape startup's CEO told Business Insider in a Thursday interview. Vasan he's been talking to bankers and found the appetite for an IPO has been "overwhelmingly positive." The buzzy vape st… more…
Thisisinsider.com
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a list of the top threats to global health in 2019. While past lists have included outbreaks of various diseases, this year's list focused on a primary cause of some outbreaks: vaccine hesitation, more commonly… more…
Greenentrepreneur.com
Massachusetts cops crack down, Boston issues its first recreational permit, and buds cut into suds. more…
Journalpioneer.com
STEEVES: Don't over-estimate, tracking and monitoring will help determine the right course The Journal Pioneer One of the keys to making a change stick and forming a habit in the early stages – like brushing your teeth or showering – is monitoring. more…
The Guardian (AU)
But Brexit could take a bite out of future returns from UK-listed companies, says report UK-listed firms paid record dividends last year, thanks to rising profits, but a report warns that shareholder payouts could take a big hit if Brexit goes badly. Companie… more…
The Guardian (AU)
Decision on Chinese telecoms firm comes as national security concerns mount in the west The University of Oxford has placed an indefinite ban on accepting research grants or donations from the Chinese telecoms firm Huawei, which is already facing mounting con… more…
Yahoo.com
At federal law enforcement agencies from the FBI to the DEA to Customs and Border Protection and others, the frustration about having missed a pay-check last week because of the partial government shutdown is growing into fear and anger amid signs the lack of… more…
The Huffington Post
The government shutdown has also prevented new breweries from opening. more…
Even people who don't think their lives are closely tied to Washington feel it. more…
USA Today
Washington D.C. brewery Atlas Brew Works is suing the government over the shutdown, saying it cannot ship beer without new government-approved labels. more…
USA Today
As a salesman in Texas, my father was insulted countless times. I carry his experiences with me when I walk onto the floor of the U.S. House. more…
Indystar.com
At Indiana State, Carl Nicks would be called second fiddle. Bird-feeder. That guy who played with Larry. But Nicks was no understudy to Larry Bird. more…
Letters respond to Malcolm Gladwell’s article about the consequences of marijuana legalization and promotion. more…
Blogspot.com
I’ve written previously about various aspects of imprisonment, including practical preparations such as packing your personal possessions (r... more…