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UnitedHealthcare exec’s murder exposes a deeper problem no one wants to face
Why is health insurance in the hands of private, profit-seeking, profit-maximizing organizations in the first place?MarketWatch - 5h -
DealBook Summit: Technologists on Smarter-Than-Humans Technology
Most members of a DealBook Summit panel described immense benefits from artificial intelligence and saw its risks as manageable.The New York Times - 9h -
‘A human face on an abstract problem’: ICJ forced to listen to climate victims
Marginalised communities have been elevated during hearings in The Hague on impact of climate crisis. The village of Veraibari in Papua New Guinea sits at the mouth of the Kikori River, just before ...The Guardian - 12h -
As Teenagers, They Protested Trump’s Climate Policy. Now What?
Some young climate activists who were galvanized under Donald Trump’s first presidency are taking a different approach to his second.The New York Times - 14h -
Climate Change Is Destroying Monarch Butterflies’ Winter Habitat
During their passage through Mexico, monarch butterflies depend on the shelter of endangered trees—so this scientist is leading a huge experiment to build them a new winter habitat.Wired - 1d -
'Technical issue' sparks widespread Facebook, Meta problems
Meta said Wednesday afternoon that the problems were sparked by "a technical issue."The Hill - 9h -
Wander Franco trial: Rays star faces sexual abuse, human trafficking charges in Dominican Republic
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco is scheduled to go to trial Thursday in the Dominican Republic in a sexual abuse case involving a 14-year-old girlABC News - 1d -
Reframe Your Toughest Problems With This 9-Minute Exercise
Teams at Nike, Facebook, and Capital One have found new ways to tackle challenges using Mona Patel’s Reframe method. Now you can too.Inc. - 1d -
Heat reportedly willing to listen to offers for Jimmy Butler, who may be open to a few destinations
Jimmy Butler may be on the move.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Can robots replace humans in monetary policy?
No, but machines are making some serious progressFinancial Times - 1d -
We Need to Get Back to Being Humans, Not Screens
The state of the movie theater industry today tells you a lot about what we’re missing: shared experiences, both in work and in life.Inc. - 1d -
Fetch’s Rachel Ehrlich on the Problem With Old-School Ads
The rewards app’s general manager wants to find news ways to engage consumers.Inc. - 1d -
Saydnaya Prison: Inside Assad’s ‘human slaughterhouse’
The search for loved ones inside Syria's detention centresBBC News - 1d -
Small island nations face climate-induced ‘catastrophe’, warn experts
First comprehensive study on health and climate change in small island developing states lays bare impact of the crisis and calls for action from richer countries. The 65 million people living in ...The Guardian - 1d -
Fannie and Freddie, the Big Mortgage Backers, Face Climate Risks
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which backstop most U.S. mortgages, know floods and fires are a growing problem. But little action has been taken.The New York Times - 2d -
Will humanity get lost in translation?
AI could instantly open up a huge range of books in different languages — but fiction really does require that human touchFinancial Times - 2d -
Human-elephant conflict is on the rise in Thailand
A group of U.S. and Thai scientists is developing groundbreaking solutions to try and stem the growing human-elephant conflict in Thailand.CBS News - 3d -
Biggest problems facing College Football Playoff remain — and the SEC is partly to blame
After all the hand-wringing and consternation, the first 12-team playoff is set. If three simple changes were made, there would be a lot less fretting — and it would put the sport (and the ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Returns are an $890 billion problem for retailers
Holiday shopping is expected to reach record levels this year.NBC News - 3d -
Listen: Global News Podcast special - What's next for Syria?
Rebel forces in Damascus say they've ended Bashar al-Assad's ruleBBC News - 3d -
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Retail returns: An $890 billion problem
As shopping reaches a peak in the weeks ahead, retailers expect their return rate for the holidays to be 17% higher, on average, than the annual rate.CNBC - 4d -
Architects design community solutions for combatting climate disaster
Better social infrastructure can foster resilience in densely-populated urban environmentsFinancial Times - 5d -
Doctor, Doctor, there’s a problem with my planet | Fiona Katauskas
It’s in a world of hurt. See more of Fiona Katauskas’s cartoons here Continue reading...The Guardian - 5d -
'Authentic listening' outside DC needed to rebuild Democratic Party: Outgoing senator
Sen. Laphonza Butler (D-Calif.) suggested that Democrats will need to start listening to voices "outside of Washington, D.C.," as the party reels from its losses in the 2024 election. "It’s going ...The Hill - 6d -
Only China can now lead the world on climate
As far as global environmental concerns go, the US has an irretrievably split personalityFinancial Times - 6d -
The House GOP's math problem: From the Politics Desk
The final race of the 2024 election has been called, meaning Republicans will control 220 House seats to Democrats’ 215 next year, a slim majority.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Multiple victims reported in Vancouver stabbing
The condition of the victims and the suspect, who was shot by police, remains unclear.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
UN human rights expert raises concerns about US charges against climate protesters
Mary Lawlor criticizes US’s failure to respond to concerns after Alex Connon and John Mark Rozendaal charges. A leading UN human rights expert has expressed dismay after the US government failed to ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Sex abuse victim wants to 'face demons' before demolition
Victims criticise the way in which plans to demolish a building where abuse took place were managed.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Listen Live: Supreme Court hears major transgender rights case
The Supreme Court is weighing whether Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for minors experiencing gender dysphoria violates the Constitution.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Listen live: Supreme Court weighs Tennessee ban on gender affirming care for minors
The Supreme Court on Wednesday morning will hear a challenge to Tennessee's ban on gender affirming care for minors — a landmark case that could have wide-reaching implications for the future of ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Spotify Wrapped Now Includes an AI-Generated Podcast Analyzing Your Listening Habits
Want to hear two robots chat about your music taste? This Wrapped season, Spotify and Google teamed up to make that dream (or nightmare) a reality.Wired - Dec. 4 -
4 value propositions for climate action under Trump
It is imperative that work continues towards climate adaptation where there is an opening for consensus.The Hill - Dec. 3 -
On the Grenadian island of Carriacou, even the dead are now climate victims
As ICJ hears landmark climate case, Grenada’s PM says vulnerable nations expect a long, hard fight for aid. It’s a macabre picture: tombs, headstones and wreaths, lovingly selected by family ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Stalking victims to get right to know abuser's identity
Jess Phillips, who herself was stalked, says victims will get "peace of mind" under the government's plans.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Why Turnout Wasn’t the Democrats’ Problem
We explore the data behind that assumption.The New York Times - Dec. 3