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Criterion Collection 40-Film Box Set Preorders Are 50% Off Ahead Of November 19 Release
The Criterion Collection is responsible for restoring and preserving a bunch of classic and contemporary movies over the past four decades. To celebrate its 40th anniversary, Criterion is releasing ...Tech - GameSpot - November 8 -
DNA-testing site 23andMe fights for survival
Once millions used it to find out about their family histories - this week it was almost delisted. What went wrong?Top stories - BBC News - November 3 -
Israeli Strike Kills 3 Journalists in Southern Lebanon
The three worked for Lebanese news organizations, their employers said. Lebanon’s health ministry said they had been staying in a residence housing journalists.World - The New York Times - October 26 -
As U.S. Election Looms, Biden Aides Struggle With Middle East Wars
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken tried to get Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel to envision a U.S.-backed plan for ending the war in Gaza, but there was no sign of progress.World - The New York Times - October 26 -
Republic of Georgia’s Ruling Party Claims Election Victory
The Georgian Dream party won 54 percent of the vote, the electoral commission said Sunday, a result that critics of the government fear could derail the country’s pro-Western course.World - The New York Times - October 27 -
At Vatican Synod, Women’s Issues Are Relegated to a Side Group
A meeting four years in the making said the ordination of women required further study, but it called for women to have more leadership roles, even in seminaries.World - The New York Times - October 27 -
A Skeleton Bank of Understudied Species
With a new database of medical images, zoo and wildlife vets can finally see what healthy uncommon animals, from rhinos and tamarins to pangolins and sea stars, should look like on the inside.World - The New York Times - October 26 -
Israel’s Strike Marks New Phase of Conflict, but Stops Short of All-Out War
Iran’s initial reaction suggested that the sides had once again averted an uncontrolled war, even if the prospect looms larger than ever.World - The New York Times - October 27 -
Iran’s Leaders Stress Their Right to Respond to Israel’s Strikes
Iran’s supreme leader said Israel’s attack should not be “magnified or downplayed,” state media reported. U.S. and Israeli officials were expected to meet in Qatar for talks aimed at reviving ...World - The New York Times - October 28 -
Behind the Tactical Gains Against Iran, a Longer-Term Worry
Experts inside and outside the Biden administration fear that Iran may conclude it has only one defense left: racing for an atomic weapon.World - The New York Times - October 27 -
Here are the latest developments.
The court’s chief prosecutor had sought the arrests over war crimes in Gaza. The court also issued a warrant for Hamas’s military chief, Muhammad Deif, whom Israel has said it killed.Top stories - The New York Times - 4 hours ago -
Is It Possible for Trump to Shut the Department of Education?
Donald Trump said he would use the department to further his priorities. He also said he would close it. Both options would face difficulties.Top stories - The New York Times - November 13 -
23andMe appoints three new board members following abrupt resignations
23andMe appointed three new independent directors to its board, the company said Tuesday.Business - CNBC - October 29 -
23andMe warns of ‘substantial doubt’ over its survival without new funding
Once-hyped genetic start-up issues latest guidance after reporting further quarterly revenue declinesBusiness - Financial Times - November 12 -
23andMe customer? What to know about the privacy of your genetic data.
Concerns about 23andMe's business prospects is raising questions about the genetic testing company's customer data.Top stories - CBS News - November 13 -
The economics of research and development. With Heidi Williams
What is the relationship between innovation spending and productivity?World - Financial Times - October 28 -
New film tackles the development of IVF
IVF has become a key issue on the campaign trail ahead of the 2024 election, with Democrats vowing to protect it and Senate Republicans voting to block a bill that would protect its availability. ...Top stories - CBS News - November 2 -
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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 -
Sydney identifies 'disgusting' balls that shut beaches
The so-called tar balls were a combination of oil, human faeces and other substances, scientists say.Top stories - BBC News - November 7 -
Warnings for ice after snow closes schools
The Met Office has a yellow weather warning for snow and ice across most of Wales.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
New ice warning as schools shut due to snow
Transport for Wales cancels some trains as weather warning continue.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
Overnight snowfall shuts schools and hits travel
Schools in Highland and Moray shut due to snow and difficult road conditions.Top stories - BBC News - 8 hours ago -
More than 100 UK schools shut after snow, with Storm Bert set to bring 70mph winds
Storm Bert is set to bring snow, rain and strong winds to parts of the UK over the weekend.Top stories - BBC News - 1 hour ago -
Associated Press to Cut Staff by 8%
The reductions come just two weeks after Election Day, when The A.P. played a key role in calling races across the United States.Business - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
Scientists develop DNA technology in data storage breakthrough
Genetic code technique for preserving huge amounts of digital information could be ‘cheaper than hard drives’Business - Financial Times - October 23 -
JRPG developer Falcom contemplating AI for localization efficiency
Non-English game developers may soon be looking toward AI as a means to shorten localization times. In an interview with 4Gamer (translated by Siliconera) at Tokyo Game Show, Nihon Falcom president ...Tech - VentureBeat - October 23 -
A New Rayman Is In Development, With Creator Michel Ancel Consulting
Ubisoft has started development on a new Rayman game, and series creator Michel Ancel is working on the project as a consultant. The company's Milan and Montpellier studios are in the "exploration ...Tech - GameSpot - October 24 -
Playdate Season 2 Is In Development And Launches Next Year
Panic has announced that Playdate Season 2 is currently in development and will launch sometime in 2025. It's a new collection of games developed exclusively for the Playdate handheld.. Playdate ...Tech - GameSpot - October 31 -
Are Marsh's skill development and the Sky's potential a perfect match?
Two of seven WNBA head-coaching jobs are filled after the Chicago Sky named Aces assistant Tyler Marsh their coach Saturday.Sports - ESPN - November 3 -
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Incredibuild acquires Garden to accelerate game development
Incredibuild has acquired Garden to bolster its acceleration capabilities for the entire DevOps lifecycle for games.Tech - VentureBeat - November 4 -
New Virtua Fighter Is In Development At Sega, Exec Confirms
Last year at The Game Awards, Sega announced new entries in multiple franchises within their backlog, including Jet Set Radio, Crazy Taxi, and Streets Of Rage. Today, one of the company's ...Tech - GameSpot - November 6
