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They say a name like mine can hold you back in life, but I will never change it | Xaymaca Awoyungbo
An unusual name can have a detrimental impact on your life and finances – but in my experience, it also has advantages. Growing up, there was a wearying and familiar pattern for me on the first day ...The Guardian - Jan. 13 -
In 2025, I want to let go of grudges and listen better. A happiness expert says that's a good idea: People are 'going to like you more'
This year, I'm going to let go of grudges, listen better and read more.CNBC - Jan. 12 -
People are still refreshing their Covid wardrobes to return to the office
Shoppers took advantage of holiday discounts to snag new clothes and shoes, with many heeding employers’ ongoing calls to bring staffers back to their desks.NBC News - Jan. 12 -
Return looted shipwreck treasures to countries of origin as reparations for slavery, says lawyer
Proposal suggests restitution for colonial artefacts should also apply to underwater heritage . Shipwrecked colonial treasures that have lain on the seabed for centuries could be recovered and ...The Guardian - Jan. 12 -
'I don't like this Musk chap': Reform members say they're unbothered by spat
Activists gathering at a regional conference assess whether the US billionaire could help or hinder the party.BBC News - Jan. 11 -
Nick Frost: ‘I’d like to say sorry to my mum. She was an alcoholic and I spent a lot of time hating her’
The actor and comedian on being a people-pleaser, the benefits of looking after himself, and his celebrity crush. Born in London, Nick Frost, 52, was working in a restaurant when he met Simon Pegg ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
FDA finds little handwashing, dirty equipment at McDonald's supplier linked to outbreak
More than a hundred E. coli cases were linked to contaminated onions produced by Taylor Farms used in McDonald's burgers.CBS News - Jan. 10 -
Bird flu outbreak confirmed in Scotland with protection zone in place
A 3km protection zone is in place around a premises in Angus after an outbreak of the H5N1 virus.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
Zuckerberg says Biden officials would 'scream,' 'curse' at Meta team over COVID takedown requests
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said Biden administration officials would “scream” and “curse” at his employees when they disagreed with the government’s takedown requests over pandemic-related content. ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
Meta cutting DEI team, programs in broad shift
Meta told employees Friday it will cut its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) team and roll back several related programs, marking another major shift in policy for the leading social media ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
Outgoing ambassador assesses state of U.S.-China relations
Ambassador Nicholas Burns spoke to NBC News’ Janis Mackey Frayer about China’s position in the world, and its precarious relationship with the U.S.NBC News - Jan. 10 -
Trump says he and Obama 'probably do' like each other
President-elect Donald Trump said that he and former President Barack Obama "probably do" like each other following Jimmy Carter's funeral.NBC News - Jan. 10 -
Low water supply causing ‘a real challenge’ in battling wildfires, says L.A. Fire Dept. Official
Capt. Erik Scott, Public Information Officer for the Los Angeles Fire Department, joins Meet the Press NOW with the latest on the fight against wildfires in Los Angeles County.NBC News - Jan. 9 -
BBC reporter assesses destruction on fire-ravaged street
At least five people have died as a result of the Eaton fire as the blaze remains 0% contained, officials say.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
NOAA says La Nina ocean cooling has finally arrived, but it's weak and may cause fewer problems
A long-awaited La Nina has finally appeared, but meteorologists say the periodic cooling of Pacific Ocean waters is weak and unlikely to cause as many weather problems as usualABC News - Jan. 9 -
Musk ‘lying like hell’ over AfD interview, says ex-EU tech leader
Thierry Breton says EU is not trying to censor tech chief’s discussion with Alice Weidel of German far-right party. A former EU leader on tech has accused Elon Musk of “lying like hell” by claiming ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
Los Angeles official says wildfires are "nothing like" anything she's seen before
Los Angeles officials briefed reporters about the wildfires scorching the area in Southern California. Los Angeles County is under a state of emergency as the flames are upending the lives of tens ...CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Treasury: Covid Stimulus May Have Contributed to Inflation
Treasury secretary Janet Yellen said spending could have have contributed ‘a little bit’ to rising inflation.Inc. - Jan. 8 -
Quantum stocks like Rigetti plunge after Nvidia's Huang says the computers are 15 to 30 years away
Quantum computing stocks dropped Wednesday after Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang declared that useful quantum computers are likely decades in the future.CNBC - Jan. 8 -
Meta's shift to "Community Notes" and its implications
Nick Thompson, CEO of "The Atlantic" and former editor-in-chief of "Wired," discusses the consequences of Meta's decision to end its fact-checking program and the rise of self-policing in a ...CBS News - Jan. 8 -
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Nvidia Drive Hyperion platform passes key safety assessments for autonomous vehicles
Nvidia today announced that its autonomous vehicle (AV) platform, Nvidia Drive AGX Hyperion, has passed industry-safety assessments.VentureBeat - Jan. 7 -
'Mob' of college students attack man in 'To Catch a Predator'-like trap, police say
Six college students in Massachusetts were accused of luring an active-duty service member whom they falsely described as a sexual predator to their campus, where a group of more than two dozen ...NBC News - Jan. 7 -
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Alphabeats and SleepScore Labs team on data for mental performance tech
Alphabeats, which provides mental performance for athletes, has partnered with sleep measurement firm SleepScore Labs.VentureBeat - Jan. 6 -
Djokovic still has 'trauma' over Covid deportation
Novak Djokovic says he still has "trauma" when he visits Melbourne, three years after being deported because of Covid-19 rules.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
How the sports media world is undergoing a seismic shift
Sports clubs, social media platforms, rights holders, and traditional broadcasters are being forced to adapt.CNBC - Jan. 6 -
Trump policies will likely have ‘modest’ effect on inflation, Bernanke says
The economic policies outlined by the incoming Trump administration won’t cause a radical shift in inflation, former Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said Saturday.MarketWatch - Jan. 5 -
Draymond shares blunt assessment of Edey after Warriors-Grizzlies
Warriors forward Draymond Green offered a blunt assessment of Grizzlies rookie center Zach Edey after Golden State beat Memphis on Saturday night.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5 -
Carter funeral may be attractive target for extremists, new security assessment warns
There are no known threats to the state funeral for Carter, but it is an attractive target "for violent extremists to attack," according to a new security assessment.ABC News - Jan. 3 -
FBI says New Orleans attacker likely acted alone
According to federal investigators, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, the man who drove a truck into a crowd in New Orleans on New Year's Day, likely carried out the attack alone. The FBI says Jabbar posted five ...CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Biden Officials Prepare for Potential Bird Flu Outbreak With Added Money
The administration is committing an additional $306 million toward battling the virus, and will distribute the money before President-elect Donald J. Trump takes office.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
How the New Orleans attack was "part of the ISIS playbook," former CIA official says
New Orleans' Bourbon Street has reopened less than two days after a terrorist attack killed at least 14 people in the early hours of the new year. CBS News' Kati Weis reports and CBS News ...CBS News - Jan. 2 -
Suspect in deadly New Orleans attack likely acted alone, FBI says
The FBI said the suspect in the New Orleans pickup truck attack likely acted alone. Authorities said Shamsud-Din Jabbar posted several videos proclaiming his support for ISIS before the attack. ...NBC News - Jan. 3 -
New Orleans Attacker Most Likely Acted Alone, Officials Say
They also said they did not see a “definitive link” between the attack and an explosion at a Trump hotel in Las Vegas, but cautioned that it’s too early to be sure.The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy call remote work a 'Covid-era privilege.' Economists say it's here to stay
Economists say the work-from-home trend, which was widespread during the pandemic, won't diminish to its pre-Covid level because it's profitable for employers.CNBC - Jan. 2