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Concerned about your data use? Here is the carbon footprint of an average day of emails, WhatsApps and more
Vast datacentres are being built worldwide, amid growing concerns about the environmental costs. So should we all be considering a data diet – if not complete digital sobriety?. Nearly 20 years ...World - The Guardian - 5 hours ago -
NHS staff use WhatsApp ‘constantly’ to share private patient data
Campaigners warn of ‘wild west’ approach to security in UK health serviceBusiness - Financial Times - October 24 -
More in US concerned about Trump aligning with radicals than Harris: Gallup
Americans are more concerned about former President Trump’s ties to radicals than Vice President Harris's, a Friday poll released by Gallup shows. Forty-one percent of participants said they were ...Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago -
Here's how to delete your 23andMe data, as company flounders
Here's how to delete your data as company shake-up leaves customers wondering what will happen to their DNA info.Top stories - CBS News - October 14 -
Canadians with nonterminal conditions sought assisted dying for social reasons
Some people have asked to be killed due to non-medical reasons – including isolation and homelessness. An expert committee reviewing euthanasia deaths in Canada ’s most populous province has ...World - The Guardian - October 17 -
To our next president: Here’s how to use your tariffs
To the 47th president of the United States: Be clear about what you want, and if you must use tariffs, then at least make sure you get something in return.Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago -
Your A student is average — don’t blame the SAT and ACT
The better students and parents understand high school grades and standardized tests, the better they can position themselves for academic success.Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago -
B1G Time: Ryan Day struggles in big games at Ohio State, but here's why that's not as concerning as you think
Day dropped to 2-6 in games against top-five teams with the loss to Oregon on SaturdaySports - CBS Sports - October 16 -
Carbon Removal Companies Seek More Regulation
As federal dollars flood the sector, these emissions fighters want official standards and regulations to boost transparency and confidence in their work.Business - Inc. - October 23 -
Here’s the deal: AI giants get to grab all your data unless you say they can’t. Fancy that? No, neither do I | Chris Stokel-Walker
Data is vital to AI systems, so firms want the right to take it and ministers may let them. We must wake up to the danger. Imagine someone drives up to a pub in a top-of-the-range sports car – a ...World - The Guardian - October 18 -
Here’s What Consumer Power Will Tell Us About the Economy
Corporate earnings reports and retail sales data could offer evidence that the U.S. economy is resilient as inflation ebbs.Business - Inc. - October 14 -
Growing concerns about cleanup and misinformation more than two weeks after Helene
Officials say misinformation is complicating cleanup and recovery efforts in western North Carolina, more than two weeks after Hurricane Helene swept through the region. Some residents complain ...Top stories - NBC News - October 15 -
What weeks of early-voting data tell us about how Democrats and Republicans are turning out in 2024
So-called consistent voters — those people who regularly show up to vote in most elections — have already made substantial use of early in-person voting, particularly in the areas that tend to ...Politics - NBC News - October 17 -
A Review of 7,000 Studies Says You Should Be Worried About Microplastics. Here Are 5 Simple Ways to Limit Your Exposure
A review of two decades of research found microplastics are literally everywhere. Here’s what you need to know, and what you can do about it today.Business - Inc. - October 24 -
Worried about the election and your investments? Here’s what four top brokerages advise
There’s a lot of messaging going on, but you still have to read between the lines.Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday -
Book Reviews: Two new books raise big concerns about innocent men in US prisons
Two new books take a deeply troubling look at the wrongly convicted in our prisons, many languishing for decadesEntertainment - ABC News - October 21 -
The average person will spend more than $100 on Halloween this year
This year, the average person will spend more than $100 on Halloween, with some decorating as early as June. Halloween is no longer one day of candy and costumes for kids.Top stories - CBS News - 4 days ago -
Kamala Harris says Trump is a fascist at CNN town hall in Pennsylvania - live updates
Vice-president appears with host Anderson Cooper at event where Trump declined to appear. The Labour party has put out a statement rejecting allegations that it broke US election law because ...World - The Guardian - October 24 -
Ravens offense about to get more dynamic after team opens 21-day practice window for RB Keaton Mitchell
Another piece will soon be added to the NFL's top offenseSports - CBS Sports - October 23 -
I just bought a Jeep for my teen driver. Here's what I learned about the used car market
If you haven't shopped for a used car in a few years, prepare for massive sticker shock.Business - CNBC - 5 days ago -
Average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the US rises for fifth straight week
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. rose for the fifth straight week, returning to its highest level since early AugustTop stories - ABC News - 4 minutes ago -
Misinformation concerns grow as Election Day nears
A flood of false information around the election is already ramping up on the internet, making it hard for voters to know what’s actually real. Already in Pennsylvania, a viral video claiming to ...Politics - NBC News - 6 hours ago -
Alpine neighbor concerned about safety at busy road
Willows Road in Alpine is a popular way to get to Viejas Casino or the outlets. ABC 10News Reporter Tali Letoi speaks with a neighbor who says the busy road is becoming a problem.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 18 -
Dodgers 'concerned' about Flaherty's velocity dip
Dodgers pitching coach Mark Prior said he is "moderately concerned" about Jack Flaherty's recent dip in velocity.Sports - ESPN - 6 days ago -
If you let Google have your data, why not the NHS? | Phillip Inman
A government with access to personal information could deliver welfare and services much more easily – and could also be a bulwark against the tech giants’ business practices. The government will ...World - The Guardian - October 19 -
How honeybees can be used to collect environmental data
Honeybees already have a "busy" reputation. Now, a Belgian company is putting the industrious insects to work. The company uses millions of bees to collect data from the environment. For one ...Top stories - CBS News - October 19 -
Airline Lost Your Bag? Here’s How to Reunite With Your Luggage.
Or at least be reimbursed if it’s gone for good.Business - The New York Times - 5 days ago -
Concerns over Brianna's mobile use, inquest hears
The murdered teenager's family and school has shown concern but Brianna did not engage with support.Top stories - BBC News - 6 days ago -
The Morning Miracle: Start Your Day Right and Boost Your Productivity and Happiness
What if there was a simple, effective way to transform your mornings and make them … fun?Business - Inc. - 5 days ago -
No 10 says Starmer ‘shares public anger’ at early prisoner releases but system facing paralysis without it – UK politics live
Downing Street says government ‘shocked’ at inheriting prisons crisis as hundreds of prisoners get early release. The funeral of Alex Salmond, the former Scottish first minister who died suddenly ...World - The Guardian - October 22 -
How to talk to your family and friends about not posting photos of your kids
You’ve decided you don’t want to post pictures of your baby online. What about all the requests for cute photos from grandparents?. Welcome to Opt Out , a semi-regular column in which we help you ...World - The Guardian - October 24 -
Concerns raised over access to UK Biobank data after ‘race scientists’ claims
Expert says any suggestion of Human Diversity Foundation accessing sensitive data could affect public trust in science. Concerns have been raised about access to a scientific trove containing the ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
New report reveals sobering data about Ohio children in poverty
Step Forward, a nonprofit in Cuyahoga County, is working to help low-income families obtain self-sufficiency. It operates Head Start and a variety of emergency assistance and development programs.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16 -
What voter registration data says about 2024 election turnout
The deadline to register to vote in the presidential election has already passed in more than a dozen states, and data shows that there are millions of newly registered voters. Tom Bonier, senior ...Top stories - CBS News - October 16 -
What Data Shows About Late Abortions as States Prepare to Vote on Measures
Both sides are trying to make their opponents sound extreme. Here is what studies and data show about when and why abortions happen later in pregnancy.Top stories - The New York Times - 8 hours ago -
When Your Wedding Day Is Also Election Day (or Close to It)
Fall weddings are increasingly common. But what happens when your nuptials also take place close to a contentious election?Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 18 -
2024 US presidential polls tracker: Trump v Harris latest national averages
Find out who’s up and who’s down in the latest US presidential election opinion polls. On 21 July, Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential race and endorsed Kamala Harris . This historic move ...World - The Guardian - October 19 -
Fed’s Waller calls for rate cut caution after ‘disappointing’ data
Influential governor says US economy in ‘sweet spot’ but hotter than expected inflation not welcomeWorld - Financial Times - October 15 -
Columbia Cancer Surgeon Notches 5 More Retractions for Suspicious Data
Dr. Sam Yoon and a collaborator duplicated images across their research studies over many years. The collaborator has left Columbia.Science - The New York Times - October 16 -
Musk's $1m-a-day to swing states voters 'deeply concerning'
The winner will be chosen from those who sign a petition by the tech billionaire's Trump-supporting group.Top stories - BBC News - October 21