India’s Economy Slows Down Just When It Was Supposed to Speed Up

Tencent introduces ‘Hunyuan3D 2.0,’ AI that speeds up 3D design from days to seconds

Tencent's Hunyuan3D 2.0 transforms images into detailed 3D models in seconds. This could reshape how industries create virtual content.

VentureBeat - 19h

When the Word Is Not Just Flesh: Reporting on A.I. in Religion

A technology reporter came across a Facebook group called “A.I. for Church Leaders and Pastors,” and his interest was piqued.

The New York Times - 5d

Netflix is raising prices again: Here's when, and how much your bill is going up

Don't look now, but your Netflix bill is about to go up.

The Hill - 17h

McCullum feels need for T20 speed in England’s daunting India series

This new job could be tougher than the one he already had and adding pace to the bowling attack is priority No 1. When named England’s Test coach in 2022 , Brendon McCullum explained he didn’t ...

The Guardian - 22h

This wind power company just took a $1.7 billion write-down — and that excludes Trump executive order impact

Shares of Orsted fell as much as 18% after announcing a 12.1 billion Danish kroner ($1.7 billion) write-down that the Danish wind power company said didn’t include the impact of an executive order ...

MarketWatch - 1d

India’s Economy Slows Down Just When It Was Supposed to Speed Up

Industrial growth, the stock market and the rupee are sinking, and most consumers earn too little to buoy them, stymieing India’s drive to become a developed economy.

The New York Times - 1d

Martin Luther King Is a Model of Hope Just When We Need It

The troubled times many of us feel we are in make his message especially relevant.

The New York Times - 2d

The Biden economy: Just how good was it? Here are the highs and lows for the 46th president.

Presidents get too much credit or too much blame for the economy, it’s often said, but the public never fails to render its own judgment. They gave Joe Biden and Kamala Harris a failing grade and ...

MarketWatch - 4d

Canucks Gameday Preview #45: Can Vancouver Slow Down The Sizzling Oilers?

The Vancouver Canucks battle the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday night.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Chiefs' Travis Kelce reveals when he plans to retire and if Taylor Swift wants him to hang up the cleats

Kelce said his thoughts on retirement change frequently

CBS Sports - 5d

When the Word Is Not Just Flesh: Reporting on A.I. in Religion

A technology reporter came across a Facebook group called “A.I. for Church Leaders and Pastors,” and his interest was piqued.

The New York Times - 5d

How to Come Up With a Down Payment on a House

With prices high, putting aside enough cash to buy a house can be daunting. But housing experts say there are assistance programs in all 50 states.

The New York Times - 5d

Biden says 'red states really screwed up' in handling their economies during Covid years

The president also said in his interview with MSNBC that he "almost spent too much time on the policy and not enough time on the politics" of programs he signed into law.

NBC News - 5d

California wildfires could slow the economy and boost inflation — and that’s not even the worst of it, economists say

There were 27 natural disasters that cost at least $1 billion in 2024, well above the annual average of nine such events from 1980 to 2023.

MarketWatch - 6d

China's slowing economy is waiting for more stimulus. Here's how the country plans to boost growth

China's slowing economy is still waiting for promised government support to kick in.

CNBC - 6d

BoE may need to speed up rate cuts in coming year, policymaker says

Alan Taylor says stalling UK economy raises risks that five or six reductions will be needed

Financial Times - 6d

Why Oil Industry Jobs Are Down, Even With Production Up

The industry is pumping ever more oil and natural gas, but it is doing so with only about three-quarters as many workers as it employed a decade ago.

The New York Times - Jan. 14

AWS and General Catalyst partner to speed up development of health-care AI tools

General Catalyst's portfolio companies, starting with Aidoc and Commure, will use AWS' services to build new artificial intelligence solutions.

CNBC - Jan. 13

India's inflation slows to lower-than-expected 5.22% in December, boosting case for rate cuts

The full year inflation forecast for the RBI's 2024 fiscal year ending June 2025 is projected at 4.8%.

CNBC - Jan. 13

Scientists Just Discovered This Specific Diet Improves Your Memory and Slows Brain Aging

You probably already knew the Mediterranean diet is good for your body. Recent studies suggest it’s great for your brain too.

Inc. - Jan. 13

New York City's congestion pricing picks up speed

The first congestion pricing plan in the U.S. has begun, charging most drivers $9 a day to enter the lower half of Manhattan. The long-debated plan is projected to raise up to $800 million a year ...

CBS News - Jan. 12

How Kalie Shorr Got Back Up After Being Knocked Down

Meet the ‘Fight Like A Girl’ singer-songwriter who became ‘Unfamous’ and is now on the comeback.

Inc. - Jan. 12

Note to No 10: one speed doesn’t fit all when it comes to online safety | John Naughton

Legislation to protect children in the digital realm is essential. But if it results in the loss of small cycling and cancer-care forums, something’s gone wrong. London Fixed Gear and Single-Speed ...

The Guardian - Jan. 12

In San Francisco, Controversial Flags Have Had Their Ups and Downs

A collection of historic flags, some with provocative associations, was removed from the plaza outside City Hall for Mayor Daniel Lurie’s inauguration. By Friday, they were flying again.

The New York Times - Jan. 11

College basketball rankings: After a slow start, Purdue is heating up as it adjusts to life without Zach Edey

The Boilermakers, ranked No. 15 in the CBS Sports Top 25 And 1, defeated Rutgers for their fourth straight victory

CBS Sports - Jan. 10

Are you making it in this economy, or just getting by? These two factors can determine your status.

The last four years ushered in a divided economy that left some Americans “clobbered” and others racing ahead. Two factors — homeownership and stock ownership — determined the difference.

MarketWatch - Jan. 10

New York City’s Economy Surged in 2024. A Trump Shake-Up Looms.

The city has made up much of the ground it lost amid the coronavirus pandemic. Donald J. Trump’s return to the White House could upend that recovery.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

California’s Wildfires Show No Signs of Slowing Down

As hurricane-force winds fan the most destructive wildfires in California history across bone-dry foothills, communities face the dual threat of natural forces and a warming world.

Wired - Jan. 8

Did LeBron James just throw down the best dunk of his career at 40 years old?

Dereck Lively never stood a chance.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8

CFTC chair to step down when Trump takes office

The chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is slated to resign on Jan. 20, coinciding with President-elect Trump’s inauguration, leaving a vacancy for the federal regulatory ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

The economy grew rapidly in the past 2 years. Can it keep it up under Trump 2.0?

The economy has grown rapidly in the past two years and companies hope to get another lift from a business-friendly Trump White House — but stiffer headwinds could clip the sails of the U.S. in 2025.

MarketWatch - Jan. 7

Can Texas slow down Ohio State? How will Notre Dame fare vs. Penn State? Previewing the semis

How each team can win its semifinal game, plus key players and what we learned from the quarterfinals.

ESPN - Jan. 6

The Key to Achieving Big Goals in 2025? Slowing Down in Q1

Sprinting through Q1 won’t help you make progress during other quarters. Use that time to set a solid foundation for the rest of the year.

Inc. - Jan. 5

Britain's first supermarket petrol station - when fuel cost just 15p a litre

An archivist says the petrol station's electronic payment system could not keep up with demand.

BBC News - Jan. 5

Tanzania's fuel revolution slowed down by lack of filling stations

Yahoo News - Jan. 5

FBI checks, ethics paperwork threaten to slow down Trump confirmations

Republican sources on Capitol Hill warn that President-elect Trump’s nominees may be delayed because of paperwork holdups and the slow start of FBI background checks, creating obstacles for the ...

The Hill - Jan. 3

Super stand-in Scott Boland steps up again as Australia turn screw on India

India 185; Australia 9-1 on day one of fifth Test at SCG Boland millimetres from hat-trick as he takes 4-31 By now, anyone who watches Test cricket has an idea what kind of person Scott Boland ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

Are we slowing down yet?

People are worried about the economy

Financial Times - Jan. 3

India’s Economy Slows Down Just When It Was Supposed to Speed Up

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