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Columbus probably Spanish and Jewish, study says
A new study shines light on a hotly contested centuries-old mystery.Top stories - BBC News - October 13 -
Girl’s life saved by pioneering rare diseases study
Diagnosis of Jaydi's genetic disorder led to life-changing treatment, says her mum.Top stories - BBC News - October 15 -
Microplastics found in dolphin breath for first time – study
Research suggests the marine animals are inhaling pollutants when they come up for air, with even rural populations affected. Microplastics have been found in dolphin breath for the first time, ...World - The Guardian - October 16 -
Millions of teenagers in Africa have undiagnosed asthma – study
Rapid urbanisation thought to be damaging adolescent health, as researchers say need for medication and diagnostic tests is urgent. Millions of teenagers in Africa are suffering from asthma with no ...World - The Guardian - October 21 -
New study shows promising treatment for shingles
Shingles, a virus that can cause painful rashes and serious complications, is more common than many think. Dr. Jon LaPook joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to explain the latest research showing promising ...Top stories - CBS News - October 22 -
Fast-Growing Wildfires Are Especially Destructive, Study Shows
In recent decades, fast-growing blazes were responsible for an outsize share of fire-related devastation, scientists found using satellite data.Science - The New York Times - October 25 -
Study finds LLMs can identify their own mistakes
It turns out that LLMs encode quite a bit of knowledge about the truthfulness of their answers, even when they give the wrong one.Tech - VentureBeat - October 29 -
Alcohol consumption abundant in the natural world, study finds
Range of species have ethanol in diet, normally arising through fermented fruits, sap and nectar. Humans may have turned drinking into something of an art form but when it comes to animals putting ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
Monkeys will never type Shakespeare, study finds
Australian researchers have poked holes in an old thought-experiment known as the "infinite monkey theorem".Top stories - BBC News - November 1 -
Study to shed light on impact of headlight glare
A specialist car will have instruments installed to measure light levels from oncoming headlights.Top stories - BBC News - 3 days ago -
Biden expected to complete draft LNG study this year
Click for the latest from The Hill {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Biden expected to complete draft LNG study this year The Biden administration plans to publish ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
It’s Getting Harder for Aaron Rodgers and His 2-4 Jets to Get Back Up
This is the first time the 40-year-old quarterback has ever had a losing record after six games.Sports - The New York Times - October 15 -
Anthropic just made it harder for AI to go rogue with its updated safety policy
Anthropic updates its Responsible Scaling Policy, introducing new safety standards and AI capability thresholds to manage risks from powerful AI models like autonomous systems and bioweapons threats.Tech - VentureBeat - October 15 -
Starbucks’ latest financials sink shares, as CEO says it’s ‘harder to be a customer than it should be’
Shares of Starbucks fell on Tuesday after the coffee chain offered fresh signs of its struggle to bring back consumers, saying its turnaround efforts “will take time” as its new chief executive ...Business - MarketWatch - October 23 -
Manchester United wasted 115 days before firing Erik ten Hag: The delay will make repairing the damage harder
United's management team weren't convinced by Ten Hag, but kept him around on a new contract anyway, then they fired himSports - CBS Sports - October 28 -
Colts QB Anthony Richardson joins Bryce Young in 2023 first-round benched club. But Colts' decision is harder to explain.
When the Colts first drafted Richardson, they said they were going to be patient with this development. Apparently they've ditched that plan.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 30 -
Higher taxes will make it harder for Britain to build 'the next Nvidia,' tech execs say
Startup founders and investors slammed capital gains tax hikes in the U.K., saying it would make it harder for the country to succeed as a global tech hub.Business - CNBC - November 1 -
Kylie: Tension II review – more of the same is much, much less
(BMG) Kylie Minogue’s follow-up to 2023’s euphoric Tension – and smash hit Padam Padam – fluctuates between sparkle and self-doubt, generic pap and two stone-cold bangers. It is impossibly easy to ...World - The Guardian - October 19 -
Expert on how much is too much in presidential campaign spending
Vice President Harris leads in fundraising, topping a billion dollars, while many Americans support limits on campaign spending. Daniel Weiner, director of elections and government at the Brennan ...Top stories - CBS News - October 30 -
How much is the vice president paid?
Despite being second in line to the U.S. presidency, the vice president earns less than Supreme Court justices.Top stories - CBS News - 4 days ago -
Trump Has Become Unmoored in Time
His grim vision of America seems stuck in the past.Top stories - The New York Times - October 14 -
What Will Happen to Yahya Sinwar’s Body?
Uncertainty surrounds the fate of the Hamas leader’s corpse as experts say Israel will likely try to avoid having his resting place become a shrine.World - The New York Times - October 19 -
Russian Oil Flows Through Western ‘Price Cap’ as Shadow Fleet Grows
A report shows how Russia has largely evaded sanctions aimed at limiting its revenue from oil sales.Business - The New York Times - October 14 -
Russia’s shadow fleet of oil tankers grows despite western sanctions
Poorly maintained and uninsured vessels transporting up to 70% of country’s seaborne oil, says report. Russia’s shadow fleet of oil tankers is expanding, according to research, transporting up to ...World - The Guardian - October 14 -
Man accused of threatening FEMA workers in western North Carolina
A North Carolina man was arrested Saturday after threatening to harm Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) employees who were aiding in the Hurricane Helene recovery effort, according to the ...Politics - The Hill - October 14 -
Zelenskyy's 'victory plan' includes a big hurdle for the West: NATO membership
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has told lawmakers that Ukraine’s Western partners are increasing pressure to negotiate with Russia, but he hinted such talks would be unfavorable to Kyiv as he ...World - ABC News - October 16 -
Ukraine’s ‘victory plan’ receives mixed reactions from Western allies
Zelenskyy drew up plan to end Ukraine’s nearly three-year war with Russia.World - ABC News - October 20 -
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European Commission chief assures Western Balkans of the bloc's enlargement progress
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has reassured the Western Balkan countries that the enlargement of the trade bloc remained one of its prioritiesWorld - ABC News - October 23 -
Georgia’s ruling party leading in pivotal election ahead of pro-EU opposition
Results with 70% of precincts counted give Georgian Dream majority in vote seen as crucial to possible EU membership. Georgia’s ruling party is leading in a pivotal parliamentary election widely ...World - The Guardian - October 26 -
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Hungary’s largest oil group attacks western ‘hypocrisy’ over Russian energy
Mol’s links to Moscow have come under scrutiny after Spain’s veto of Hungarian consortium’s bid for train maker TalgoWorld - Financial Times - October 27 -
Franklin Templeton hit by record outflows as clients ditch troubled Western unit
SEC probe and poor returns prompt withdrawals just as group’s rivals are benefiting from a rush into bondsWorld - Financial Times - October 28 -
Iran ‘open’ to closer western ties, Khamenei adviser suggests
Ali Akbar Velayati says Tehran is shifting foreign policy towards improving diplomatic linksBusiness - Financial Times - October 28 -
In Western North Carolina, Helene’s Devastation Is Threatening Health Care Access
Dozens of volunteer doctors, nurses and psychologists traveled to the region to treat people whose routines, including medical appointments, were disrupted by the storm.Top stories - The New York Times - October 28