With Surge in New Users Bluesky Emerges As X Alternative

The New Xbox Series X Digital Console Is Discounted For Black Friday

Xbox Series X and Series S Black Friday deals are available now at select major retailers. Multiple Xbox console models are up for grabs for $50 off. Most notably, you can get the recently ...

Tech - GameSpot - 5 days ago

Chet, Wemby and a nine-second sequence that could redefine NBA big men

The next generation of big men are setting the blueprint for what NBA 5s should be -- just don't call them centers.

Sports - ESPN - October 30

Police officers killed during bogus 999 call among first to get new award

The first batch of Elizabeth Emblems will be given to relatives by King Charles later this year.

In a Trump-dominated Washington, new arrivals in the House try to emerge

There are a few new members-elect of Congress who do not intend to go unnoticed in the 119th Congress.

NATO, Ukraine holding emergency meeting on Russia's new missile targeting Ukraine

A new missile launched by Russia toward Ukraine is alarming NATO, which will now hold an emergency meeting with Ukraine to discuss the developments. CBS News' Charlie DAgata has the latest news.

A Surge of New Restaurants Drives New York City’s Storefront Revival

Store vacancy rates are still above prepandemic levels, but new food and drink businesses, led by Mexican, Japanese and Caribbean kitchens, have helped fill the void.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 15

Microsoft’s new Magentic-One system directs multiple AI agents to complete user tasks

Magnetic-One, Microsoft's AI agent orchestration framework, deploys multiple agents to solve daily tasks autonomously.

Tech - VentureBeat - November 5

Women's sports reach new heights as interest and revenue surge

From New York's historic ticker tape parade for the WNBA champion Liberty to global revenues surpassing $1 billion, Adriana Diaz explores the factors fueling the unprecedented growth of women's ...

How to Get Started on Bluesky

Waves of new users are flocking to the Twitter alternative, but Bluesky’s many customization options can be a bit overwhelming for newcomers. Here’s some advice on managing the flow.

Tech - Wired - November 13

Bluesky takes flight

Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story The buzz for Bluesky Social media platform Bluesky has experienced a large surge in users as Democrats, ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

French news titles sue X over allegedly running their content without payment

Social media site accused of violating law that requires platforms to pay media when republishing articles. Several leading French newspapers have said they are suing the social media platform X, ...

World - The Guardian - November 12

Steelers' Justin Fields (hamstring) to serve as emergency QB vs. Giants; Russell Wilson will have new backup

Fields popped up on the injury report Saturday

Sports - CBS Sports - October 28

Celtics' Neemias Queta emerges as valuable new weapon in breakout performance vs. Warriors

Queta gives a loaded Celtics team an important new dimension

Sports - CBS Sports - November 7

New details emerge about Netanyahu aide accused of leaking Hamas documents to the press

Israeli prosecutors have accused one of Benjamin Netanyahu’s aides of illegally leaking classified intelligence in an attempt to blunt criticism.

Latest news on Trump's picks after Gaetz withdraws, Hegseth police report emerges

President-elect Donald Trump's pick for attorney general, former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz, has withdrawn from consideration as the findings of a House ethics report on his conduct loomed before his ...

NATO and Ukraine to hold emergency talks after Russia's attack with new hypersonic missile

NATO and Ukraine will hold emergency talks Tuesday after Russia attacked a central city with a hypersonic ballistic missile that escalated the nearly 33-month-old war

World - ABC News - 4 days ago

Is a Brand Invasion Coming for BlueSky? Not Exactly

The social network’s business model isn’t reliant on ads. What does this mean for its long-term survival—and your hopes of getting a true Twitter substitute?

Business - Inc. - November 15

Oracle applies to join Epic and others in new federal medical record network

Oracle announced Monday that it intends to join a federally-backed medical information exchange network called TEFCA

Business - CNBC - October 28

Trump Media shares surge 21% after Trump rally in New York City

Shares of Trump Media rocketed up more than 21%, pushing DJT stock above its recent peak and adding billions of dollars to Donald Trump's on-paper net worth.

Business - CNBC - October 28

Bitcoin surges 10% to a record above $76,000 as Trump victory heralds wider crypto adoption and weaker regulation

Crypto assets rose as investors bet that a second Trump administration will widen fiscal deficits and boost bitcoin as a hedge against higher inflation.

Business - CNBC - November 6

Haiti’s main airport shuts down as gang violence surges and a new prime minister is sworn in

Haiti’s international airport was shut down after gangs opened fire at a commercial flight landing in Port-Au-Prince

World - ABC News - November 11

Manufacturing activity surges in New York region to highest level in nearly three years

The New York Federal Reserve’s Empire State business conditions index, a gauge of manufacturing activity in the state, surged 43.1 points in November to 31.2, the regional Fed bank said Friday. It ...

Business - MarketWatch - November 15

Super Micro’s stock surges as company names a new auditor. What to watch next.

The company still faces many unknowns, but an analyst expects Nasdaq approval for Super Micro’s filing plan in two to five weeks.

Business - MarketWatch - November 19

The ‘X Factor’ in Trump’s victory was X and Musk

In some very real ways, the relationship between Musk and Trump became symbiotic.

Politics - The Hill - November 9

Harris Is Trying to Win Voters by Laying Out the Alternative

Also, Teri Garr found the soul in memorable ditsy blondes. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 30

Starbucks will stop charging extra for dairy alternatives

The change to Starbucks' policy could save some U.S. customers more than 10% on their drinks.

Business - CNBC - October 30

Hisense PX3-Pro Review: A Giant TV Alternative

This Dolby Vision–enabled laser projector is a cinematic solution for stylish living rooms.

Tech - Wired - November 11

How human composting offers alternatives to burial, cremation

Tom Harries, CEO and founder of Earth Funeral, explains the process of being turned into soil in about 30 days — and how your loved ones can then decide what to do with it.

Imperial Brands Upbeat on Outlook as Alternatives Continue to Grow

The tobacco manufacturer said it expected a strong fiscal 2025 on the back of continued revenue growth from tobacco alternatives such as vapes.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 19

Tina is back: Investors say there is no alternative to US equities

Fund managers are finding it really hard to articulate a strong case to put money to work anywhere else

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

No plans to join Bluesky yet, Keir Starmer says

The social media platform has been rapidly growing in popularity since the US presidential election.

One Tech Tip: How to get started with Bluesky

Looking for a new social media platform

Tech - ABC News - 6 days ago

Bluesky chief doesn't know age limit for platform

Jay Graber wrongly said you needed to be 18 to use Bluesky, when the actual age limit is 13.

With Surge in New Users Bluesky Emerges As X Alternative

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