Meet the Aipowered Robots That Big Tech Thinks Can Solve A Global Labor Shortage
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Top stories - BBC News
Woman gets reply to job application - 48 years on
The Post Office returns a letter discovered 48 years after Tizi Hodson applied for her dream job.5 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
‘It’s all I think about’: Stanley Tucci on love, grief and pasta
Screen favourite, cocktail maker, cancer survivor, sex symbol… Stanley Tucci is a man of many parts. The ‘Tooch’ discusses fame, his new book – and the perils of cooking for children. For dinner, ...5 hours ago -
World - The Wall Street Journal
How This Conflict Mineral Gets Smuggled Into Everyday Tech
Coltan from militia-controlled mines in Congo is increasingly flowing into global supply chains for smartphones and computers, despite U.S. efforts to stop the use of so-called conflict minerals.7 hours ago -
World - Financial Times
Why tech unicorns struggle to avoid the glue factory
More companies are reaching the $1bn valuation milestone, but growing from horned foal to winged steed is getting tougher7 hours ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Lincoln Riley still thinks USC can be 'a really good team' despite loss to Minnesota
Lincoln Riley believes USC has the "makings of a really good team" despite a loss to Minnesota that critically compromises their playoff chances.8 hours ago -
World - Yahoo News
The most famous mystery science might never solve
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Politics - The Hill
Pelosi, tech executives to hold fundraiser for Harris campaign
Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) will join tech executives Saturday to hold a fundraiser for Vice President Harris, a source familiar with the matter confirmed to The Hill. The reception will ...19 hours ago -
World - Yahoo News
Russia's defense industry has a massive labor shortage. Rules on what jobs women can do are part of the issue.
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Top stories - ABC News
Harris dunks on Trump, Vance at Flint rally with an assist from Magic Johnson
Vice President Kamala Harris dunked on former President Donald Trump and his running mate, Sen. JD Vance, on the auto industry at her rally in Flint, Michigan.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Top stories - BBC News
Marathon runner secures world record after completing global challenge
Andy Tomlinson took 938 days to complete the six World Marathon Majors - Berlin, New York City, Boston, Chicago, Tokyo and LondonYesterday -
World - The Guardian
Flatpack coffins and robot dogs: patents applications show UK inventions of 2023
Other submissions included a vertical grand piano, smart goalie gloves and cheese made of potatoes. A robot dog that does the vacuuming, a flatpack coffin and a cross between a cookie and a cake ...Yesterday - United Kingdom -
Business - Financial Times
Global chipmaking hit as Hurricane Helene disrupts quartz mining
Flooding of US town of Spruce Pine affects production of key ingredient in semiconductor supply chainsYesterday -
Business - Financial Times
Why it took 25 years to solve the greatest prison break in British history
The unlikely story of the trio behind Soviet agent George Blake’s infamous bolt from Wormwood ScrubsYesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
Hospitals across the U.S. face IV fluid shortage after Hurricane Helene
With one major medical supplier's production hubs closed, hospitals say they are rationing IV fluid bags and employing other conservation measures.Yesterday -
Tech - VentureBeat
PlayStation bug showed what gamers really think of ads | Kaser Focus
PlayStation 5 gamers protested strongly against fullscreen ads accidentally added to their dashboards -- which Rachel Kaser finds instructive.Yesterday -
Sports - ESPN
How college football teams are adjusting to new tech
College football has had NFL-style helmet tech and tablets for a month. It has led to some mixed reviews.Yesterday - College Football -
Business - The New York Times
U.S. Employers Add 254,000 Jobs in September as Economic Growth Remains Solid
U.S. employers added 254,000 jobs in September, a sign that economic growth remained solid. The unemployment rate fell to 4.1 percent.Yesterday -
Tech - GameSpot
Silent Hill 2 Global Launch Times Revealed
The Silent Hill 2 remake 's October 8 release date is almost here, and developer Bloober Team has released a list of global launch times to ensure players can get their hands on the ...Yesterday -
Business - MarketWatch
Rivian’s stock sinks as parts supply shortage leads to big deliveries miss
Rivian’s stock took a dive Friday, after the electric vehicle maker said it was experiencing a supply shortage, prompting a cut to its full-year production guidance.Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
‘I still cringe thinking about it’: readers’ fworst work message gaffes
BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg sent Boris Johnson her briefing notes this week – she’s not the only one to mess up. The BBC cancelled a prime-time interview with Boris Johnson after the presenter Laura ...Yesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
Givan defends meeting with loyalist paramilitaries
The education minister has defended holding a meeting with the LCC about an Irish Language school.Yesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
Why 'face of baseball' is on cusp of global stardom
As Shohei Ohtani prepares for his MLB play-off debut, BBC Sport looks at how he has become one of the world's highest-paid athletes.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Meet Spot, the LAPD's new crimefighting robot dog
The futuristic four-legged machine, which boasts the size and agility of a 70-pound golden retriever, has been met with both fascination and concern.Yesterday -
Business - Inc.
Toilet Paper Makers Say Port Strike Didn’t Cause Shortages
Fears of scarcity vanish as port strike ends, but a paper trade group seeks to counter social media claims of empty store shelves.Yesterday -
Tech - The Wall Street Journal
Tech, Media & Telecom Roundup: Market Talk
Orange, MTN and more in the latest Market Talks covering Technology, Media and Telecom.Yesterday -
Tech - Wired
The Trolling of the 'Minecraft Movie' Trailer Isn’t Exactly What You Think
This is new—but also very old.2 days ago -
Business - Inc.
Are You an Extrovert? Research Says Others Probably Think You’re a Poor Listener
Here’s how to change that perception.2 days ago -
Business - Inc.
Will Conflict in the Middle East Affect the Global Economy?
As fighting in the Middle East continues, policymakers brace for its impact on the global economy.2 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
'I Get Called Boring, I Get Called A Robot. It's Tough': Connor McDavid Shows Incredible Emotional Courage In New Amazon Series
Connor McDavid should be commended for his vulnerability in Faceoff: Inside the NHL.2 days ago -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Tech, Media & Telecom Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on Apple’s ship dates , Nvidia, Orange, and more in the latest Market Talks covering the Tech, Media & Telecom sector.2 days ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Fed’s Kashkari: Child care costs too much, but ‘the private sector cannot solve it on its own’
A public subsidy for child care is necessary in order to lower expenses for American families and provide living wages to child-care workers, said Neel Kashkari, president of the Minneapolis Fed.2 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Mounjaro and Zepbound Are No Longer in Shortage, F.D.A. Says
The change will expand access to the diabetes and weight-loss drugs. But it will also complicate the future of compounded versions of the medications.2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
US bans steel, artificial sweetener imports from Chinese companies over forced labor allegations
The Department of Homeland Security announced Wednesday it will no longer import steel or artificial sweeteners from two companies based in China due to their alleged use of forced labor. The ...2 days ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Eli Lilly’s weight-loss and diabetes drugs are no longer in shortage, says FDA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Eli Lilly’s diabetes and weight-loss drugs marketed as Zepbound and Mounjaro are no longer in shortage signaling that the company has succeeded in ...2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
How remigration became a buzzword for global far right
Electoral success of parties in Germany and Austria backing mass deportation linked to the term’s growing use by mainstream politicians, say experts. They poured on to streets across Germany in the ...2 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
The conflicted investment case for defence tech
There’s a bull market for the fast-changing sector but investing and innovating in weapons carries risks3 days ago -
World - Financial Times
How to fragment the global economy
The many ways in which the big blocs can make it hard to stay non-aligned3 days ago -
Business - Inc.
Toilet Paper Shortages Are Back, as Port Strike Leads to Panic Hoarding
Products like toilet paper shouldn’t be affected by the strike, but shoppers are emptying shelves anyway.3 days ago