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Four in 10 deaths in war zones last year were women, UN report finds
UN Women says figure doubled in 2023 amid ‘blatant disregard’ of laws that left women and children unprotected. The proportion of women killed in conflicts around the world doubled last year, with ...World - The Guardian - October 23 -
I’m an American voter overseas. For years, we were ignored – but maybe this time we’ll make the difference | Alexander Hurst
In the rush to defeat Trump, we’re suddenly on the frontline. It’s a shame, then, that so few of us actually vote. The United States doesn’t show much love to its citizens who live abroad. For ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
Beyoncé throws support behind Harris, urges Americans to write 'song of unity' in November
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter endorsed Vice President Harris in an impassioned speech at a rally in Houston late Friday evening. “We are all part of something that is much bigger. We must vote. We need ...Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago -
Native Americans want to see more action behind Biden apology for boarding schools
President Biden’s historic apology on Friday to Tribal Nations for the U.S. government's Native American boarding school policy has sparked celebration through the communities, along with some ...Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago -
Asian American boba brand finds opportunity after Simu Liu sparks cultural appropriation debate
The owners of boba milk tea brand Twrl have a chance to pitch a pretty well-known investor, actor Simu LiuEntertainment - ABC News - October 22 -
Harris leads Trump by 20 points with younger Americans, new CNBC/Generation Lab survey finds
Vice President Kamala Harris now holds a 20-point lead over former President Trump when it comes to younger voters between 18 and 34Business - CNBC - October 22 -
Americans significantly stressed about country's future as Election Day nears, survey finds
With Election Day less than two weeks away, a new survey shows Americans are stressed about the future of the nation, the economy and the presidential election. Dina Demetrius reports on how to cope.Top stories - CBS News - October 23 -
Russian Propaganda Unit Appears to Be Behind Spread of False Tim Walz Sexual Abuse Claims
The Russian-aligned network Storm-1516 has a long history of posting fake whistleblower videos—including deepfakes—to push Kremlin talking points.Tech - Wired - October 21 -
Officials find no evidence bird flu is spreading between people after Missouri investigation
Health officials say there’s no evidence bird flu is spreading between people after investigating a mysterious Missouri infectionHealth - ABC News - October 24 -
Millions of People Are Using Abusive AI ‘Nudify’ Bots on Telegram
Bots that “remove clothes” from images have run rampant on the messaging app, allowing people to create nonconsensual deepfake images even as lawmakers and tech companies try to crack down.Tech - Wired - October 15 -
New Astro Bot Speedrun Levels Start Rolling Out Thursday
Astro Bot developer Team Asobi has announced the launch dates for its new--and free-- bundle of speedrunning levels . The first one, Building Speed, will be available starting October 17 and will ...Tech - GameSpot - October 16 -
Bots Linked to China Target Republican House and Senate Candidates, Microsoft Says
Chinese influence operations have focused less on this year’s presidential race and more on down-ballot races.Tech - The New York Times - October 23 -
Liquid AI Is Redesigning the Neural Network
Inspired by microscopic worms, Liquid AI’s founders developed a more adaptive, less energy-hungry kind of neural network. Now the MIT spin-off is revealing several new ultraefficient models.Tech - Wired - October 23 -
TPG Telecom Sells Fixed-Fiber Network to Vocus
Australia’s TPG Telecom agreed to sell its fixed-fiber network to Vocus, generating funds for future shareholder returns and investment into its mobile operations.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 13 -
Could conspiracy theories and AI impact the US election?
How disinformation and advanced technology might influence the 2024 voteTop stories - BBC News - October 16 -
‘You stole the election’: Nervous volunteers on frontline of conspiracies
Suspicion about the vote count is pervasive even in small rural communities, where volunteers are preparing for potential violence.Top stories - BBC News - October 17 -
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Arena bomb survivors win case against man who claimed attack was staged
Survivors of the Manchester Arena bomb win a case against a man who claimed no-one was injured.Top stories - BBC News - October 23 -
Election Fraud Conspiracy Theories Are Already Thriving Online
Pro-Trump groups have spent years building election denial networks that, combined with Big Tech’s hands-off approach and continued foreign interference, have created a toxic information ecosystem.Tech - Wired - 3 days ago -
Andrea Mitchell to end MSNBC show, stay with network
Veteran NBC reporter and anchor Andrea Mitchell will vacate her post hosting a news show during the noon hour on MSNBC starting next year, she announced on Tuesday, saying she will be staying with ...Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago -
Republicans need real election solutions, not conspiracy theories
Too often, we see some in our party prioritizing unfounded claims about election security over the real, pressing issues that affect everyday Americans.Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
Comcast is exploring separation of cable networks business
NBCUniversal's cable networks portfolio includes Bravo, E!, Syfy, Oxygen True Crime, USA Network, as well as news networks MSNBC and CNBC.Business - CNBC - Yesterday -
Comcast Explores Spin-Out of Cable Network Business
The company’s president, Mike Cavanagh, said the company was also considering finding a partner for its Peacock streaming service.Business - The New York Times - Yesterday -
They Were Just What They Needed
Jonathan Otcasek and Erin Kim connected 10 years ago over a gravesite. They’ve had the kind of relationship even their parents admire since.Lifestyle - The New York Times - 3 days ago
