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Online holiday spending rises nearly 9%, as deep discounts and AI-powered chatbots fuel purchases, Adobe data says
The holiday e-commerce results from Adobe are a promising sign for the retail industry, which will begin reporting holiday results in February.CNBC - 9h -
World’s climate fight needs fundamental reform, UN expert says: ‘Some states are not acting in good faith’
Special rapporteur Elisa Morgera criticizes ‘ineffective’ status quo and says focus must be on ‘deep, systemic inequalities’. The international effort to avert climate catastrophe has become mired ...The Guardian - 11h -
Better resilience is solution to child mental health crisis, experts say
The surge in mental health referrals among young people has prompted debate among experts about the cause - and the most effective solutionBBC News - 19h -
Online Holiday Shopping Got an AI Boost, Says Salesforce
Online sales climbed 4 percent in the year-end buying period, as AI-powered chatbots facilitated sales and returns.Inc. - 1d -
Cockney influences found in Scotland, Australia and New Zealand, says expert
Linguistics professor says London dialect is most likely to be spoken in Essex, but aspects have traversed the globe. The cockney dialect, as associated with the late EastEnders icon Dame Barbara ...The Guardian - 6h -
Kamala Harris says ‘America’s democracy stood’, after certifying Trump’s election victory – US politics live
Vice-president speaks to reporters after joint session to certify results exactly four years after Trump’s supporters stormed Capitol. Congress certifies Trump’s election win amid unprecedented ...The Guardian - 1d -
New Orleans officials knew risk years before Bourbon Street attack
A confidential report warned that bollards needed to be fixed. New Orleans didn't start to replace them for five years.CBS News - 1d -
Keir Starmer attacks those ‘spreading lies’ over child sex grooming gangs after comments from Elon Musk – UK politics live
Prime minister’s speech announcing NHS reforms derailed by questions over inflammatory claims from Elon Musk. Starmer is now summarising some of the measures in the elective reform plan.. Here is ...The Guardian - 1d -
Trump’s tariff plans could devolve into hostile trading blocs, this expert says
President-elect Donald Trump may try to use tariffs to increase U.S. power in the global economy, but they likely will backfire and damage the U.S. economy, said Maurice Obstfeld, the former chief ...MarketWatch - 1d -
Fed has hit the pause button for rates, and may only cut once this year, experts say
The Federal Reserve is going to sit on the sidelines and may only cut rates once this year, according to prominent economists attending the American Economic Association meeting in San Francisco ...MarketWatch - 1d -
Firms to raise prices due to tax and wage increases
Consumers could face higher costs in the coming months amid falling confidence among UK businesses.BBC News - 1d -
More than 30 dolphins have died since an oil spill near southern Russia, experts say
A dolphin rescue center in Russia says 32 dolphins have died since fuel oil spilled out of two storm-stricken tankers three weeks ago in the Kerch Strait near the Russia-occupied Crimean PeninsulaABC News - 2d -
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New Orleans attacker fell into extremism after marital and financial woes
Shamsud-Din Jabbar once worked at a major accountancy, but a chaotic family life undermined his stability. Shamsud-Din Jabbar’s descent into religious extremism unfolded over years – but his deadly ...The Guardian - 3d -
Experts say high food prices are here to stay. Here's why
Some experts say there's really nothing the government can do about high food prices.CNBC - 3d -
‘A perfect storm’: Extremism online and political polarization are increasing risk of attacks, experts say
The New Orleans attack underscores how extremism online and political division have created a “perfect storm” for radicalization in America, experts say.NBC News - 3d -
Why Japan is the perfect place to turn 50
A significant birthday feels less so in a country that has become a global pioneer of ageing — for better and for worseFinancial Times - 3d -
How New Orleans' security measures failed to prevent a vehicle attack, experts say
New Orleans has 700-pound steel barriers but did not put them on Bourbon Street until a day after the attack, which the lieutenant governor called “a complete failure of responsibility.”NBC News - 3d -
What Is the Most ‘Perfect’ Achievement in Sports?
From a hole-in-one to a soccer hat trick, every game has its own version of nirvana.The New York Times - 3d -
Mayorkas: 'Not fair' to say New Orleans ignored bulletin on risks of attacks by drivers
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas argued it is “not fair” to say that the city of New Orleans ignored the bulletin on the risks of attacks by drivers plowing cars into crowds of ...The Hill - 4d -
The Biggest U.S. Retailers Increased Their Dominance in 2024
Using distinct but overlapping business models, Amazon, Costco, and Walmart captured over half of recent growth in retailing, and are squeezing smaller rivals hard.Inc. - 4d -
French Quarter fully reopens to the public with increased security days after attack
The younger brother of the driver in the New Year’s Day terrorist attack on Bourbon Street said he’s shocked by his brother’s actions and there were no red flags beforehand.NBC News - 4d -
Alcohol should carry warning label for cancer risk, US surgeon general says
Advisory warns alcohol is third leading preventable cause of cancer in US and seeks to raise consumer awareness. Alcohol use is the third leading preventable cause of cancer in the US after ...The Guardian - 4d -
New Year's attacks stoke fears of political violence
A pair of fatal attacks on New Year's Day have reignited concerns over political violence in the U.S. after an election already marked by multiple assassination attempts. The same day a Tesla ...The Hill - 4d -
Fears of extremism in military jump after New Year’s attacks
{beacon} Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Fears of extremism in military jump after New Year’s ...The Hill - 4d -
New Year's attacks fuel fears of extremism in military
The primary suspects in two deadly attacks on New Year’s Day shared a history of service in the U.S. military, underscoring persistent fears over extremism within the armed services that officials ...The Hill - 4d -
New Orleans terror attack unrelated to Tesla blast, says FBI
US investigators continue to search for links between New Year’s Day incidentsFinancial Times - 5d -
Recordings by New Orleans attack suspect express extreme religious views
Audio from Shamsud-Din Jabbar contains diatribes against music, drugs, sex and other sensuous pleasures. Nearly a year before he allegedly killed 14 people and injured dozens more by driving a ...The Guardian - 5d -
How to Stay Safe in Extreme Cold Weather
Experts offer tips to protect against common health hazards as temperatures plummet.The New York Times - 5d -
New Orleans attacker acted alone, FBI says
FBI officials said they believe Shamsud-Din Jabbar acted alone in New Orleans in what they described as a terror attack inspired by ISIS. “Let me be very clear about this point, this was an act of ...The Hill - 5d -
New Orleans attacker posted videos declaring support for ISIS, FBI says
One day after a man drove a truck into New Year's revelers on Bourbon Street, the FBI says he likely did not have accomplices.CBS News - 5d -
'There is no definitive link': FBI says News Orleans attack and Cybertruck blast are unrelated
While speaking about the New Orleans car-ramming attack, FBI official Christopher Raia confirmed that "there is no definite link" to the Tesla Cybertruck explosion outside a Trump hotel in Las Vegas.NBC News - 5d -
Biden says reaction to New Orleans attack was 'anger and frustration'
President Biden said there is "no justification" for the "horrific" attack early New Year's Day in New Orleans that left at least 15 people dead and dozens more injured.ABC News - 5d -
NYPD presence increased at Trump Tower, Times Square after attacks in New Orleans, Las Vegas
New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) said there will be a heightened security presence in Times Square and at Trump Tower following the two deadly attacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas on New Year's ...The Hill - 5d -
FBI says it foiled possible attack against pro-Israel group Aipac
Man accused of traveling to offices in Florida with intention of ‘killing, injuring, harassing and intimidating’. FBI agents say they have foiled a possible attack on a US pro-Israel group ...The Guardian - 6d -
Balatro's Secret Sauce Is Not Requiring Perfection
One of the best feelings in a roguelike is when the pieces all come together to create a perfect run. In Hades it's a powerful combination of powers, in Dead Cells it's a perfect set of weapons, ...GameSpot - 6d -
Lakers coach JJ Redick says beating Cavaliers requires 'close to perfect basketball' after 122–110 loss
The Lakers cut their deficit to five points with three minutes remaining, but the Cavaliers put the game away with a 10–3 run.Yahoo Sports - 6d
