Doctor on how to avoid getting sick this winter

Cruising the Mediterranean (and Saving Money) in Winter

Overtourism and summer heat have increased the allure of off-season travel in Europe, and the cruise industry is taking note with more winter itineraries. Added bonus: cheaper fares.

Business - The New York Times - November 12

Record Snowfall Hurls Seoul Into Winter

The heaviest November snowstorm on record in the South Korean capital was a nuisance to commuters, and a delight to tourists, children and dogs.

World - The New York Times - 14 hours ago

Stop Worrying About AI Getting Better, and Start Obsessing About How You Can Get Better

AI is your enemy, a vicious adversary. It will run you over if you don’t fight back.

Business - Inc. - October 31

The Papers: 'Markets turn on Reeves' and 'soaring cost of sickness claims'

Investors' reactions to the Budget and forecasts for the cost of sickness benefits lead the papers.

Sick man of Europe? Germany’s bosses sound alarm on staff illness

Studies claim that fewer sick days would have stopped the country’s economy shrinking last year

Business - Financial Times - November 1

Voters in 3 red states cast ballots on paid sick leave

The coronavirus pandemic underscored the importance of paid sick leave, a benefit to help workers and their families when they fall ill. Now voters in Missouri, Nebraska and Alaska are deciding ...

‘There’s so much confrontation’: Valencians sick of political bickering after Spain’s floods

A week on from deluge that devastated the town of Chiva, morale is low and there is anger as politicians play familiar blame game. Everyone in Chiva has their own memories of what happened here a ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

Paid sick leave measures pass in Alaska, Missouri and Nebraska

Workers in three states are now entitled to paid sick leave for the first time. In Alaska, most workers are now entitled to at least 40 hours of paid sick leave a year. Larger employers in the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

As "walking pneumonia" spreads, ER visits surge for sick babies

CDC data shows rates of Mycoplasma pneumoniae have surged in babies.

How to get a low home equity loan rate this November

There are multiple ways borrowers can secure a low home equity loan interest rate this November. Here are three.

Destiny 2: How To Get Manifested Pages During Festival Of The Lost 2024

Destiny 2's Festival of the Lost has officially begun for 2024. It's similar to the past, but things have been simplified: Spectral Pages have been removed entirely, meaning you can stay focused ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 29

How TikTok Worked With Tokopedia to Get Packages Delivered in Indonesia

When TikTok needed an e-commerce partner in Indonesia, Tokopedia was an obvious candidate for the vast network of warehouses, motorbikes and “sprinters” it uses.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 30

Dragon Age: The Veilguard - How To Get The Lighthouse Treasure Chests

The Lighthouse acts as your main hub in Dragon Age: The Veilguard . As your base of operations, this is where you and your companions reside in between adventures. Likewise, the location also ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 31

How the Lakers' D'Angelo Russell helped get Max Christie back on track

The veteran point guard suspected his younger teammate had lost some confidence, so he planned a way for the two to create some scoring chances.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 4

How Do the Best Tennis Players Get Even Better?

Wim Fissette, a cerebral Belgian, is one of the most decorated coaches in women’s tennis. He’s now working with Iga Swiatek.

Sports - The New York Times - November 4

Boeing vote to decide how fast company gets back on track

The new contract proposal would not reinstate pensions, but it could be enough to sway voting workers, especially as the holiday season approaches.

Business - MarketWatch - November 4

How gaming can get back to balanced growth | The DeanBeat

This week, we had 42 sessions and 97 speakers at our GamesBeat Next 2024 event. Thank you all for coming and listening.

Tech - VentureBeat - November 1

How to get equity out of your home with refinance rates high again

Mortgage refinance rates are high again. Here are two other effective ways to access your home equity right now.

'I think you can be consistent': How NFL refs decide who gets ejected (or not) for head hits

How can one player cause a concussion and not get ejected, while another is tossed for a milder hit to the head?

Sports - ESPN - November 8

How to watch the Taurid Meteor Shower tonight

The Northern Taurids are at their peak on 11-12 November - but will the clouds part to let us see them?

How to get rid of credit card debt without ruining your credit

You don't have to sacrifice your credit score to get rid of credit card debt. There are lots of routes to consider.

How custom evals get consistent results from LLM applications

Public benchmarks are designed to evaluate general LLM capabilities. Custom evals measure LLM performance on specific tasks.

Tech - VentureBeat - November 14

Procrastinating on open enrollment? How to get it done today, in 3 easy steps

Choosing health insurance during open enrollment may seem complicated, but it's easy once you break it down into steps.

Business - CNBC - November 18

At COP29, Tourism Gets Its Day. How Has It Fared With Climate Goals?

The tourism industry will be officially recognized at COP29 on Wednesday. Industry leaders signed a climate accord in 2021 to make travel more sustainable, but the results so far are meager.

Business - The New York Times - November 19

Black Friday 2024: how to find a deal and not get ripped off

When is a bargain not a bargain? And how do you avoid overspending? Here’s how to make Black Friday work for you. Black Friday didn’t exist when I was a kid. In the 80s, the fourth Friday in ...

World - The Guardian - November 19

Minecraft Is Finally Getting The Theme Park Treatment, But Not How You'd Expect

Merlin Entertainments has announced a new partnership with Mojang Studios to "bring Minecraft adventures to life" with rides and attractions across the world.. Merlin is spending more than $110 ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 19

How choosing a secondary school might be about to get easier

Local projects are under way to create school report cards that could inform Ofsted's national changes.

Elon Musk Gets a Crash Course in How Trumpworld Works

The world’s richest person, not known for his humility, is still learning the cutthroat courtier politics of Donald Trump’s inner circle — and his ultimate influence remains an open question.

Tech - The New York Times - 5 days ago

How Businesses Can Get the Most Out of Generative AI Right Now

Erik Brynjolfsson and James Milin of Workhelix say companies can reap rewards by homing in on tasks within the organization that AI can do faster.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 5 days ago

'I want to get a job but I don't know how'

The BBC speaks to young people yet to enter the workforce as well as those who have chosen to leave it.

How Do You Get to Artificial General Intelligence? Think Lighter

Billions of dollars in hardware and exorbitant use costs are squashing AI innovation. LLMs need to get leaner and cheaper if progress is to be made.

Tech - Wired - Yesterday

Sister hopes lessons are learned from brother's death

Christopher Trolan died after staff failed to give him a sufficient level of antibiotics in November 2019.

Why No. 12 Georgia would get left out of 12-team College Football Playoff bracket and how it can get back in

The Bulldogs face their lowest CFP ranking since Kirby Smart's first season in 2016

Sports - CBS Sports - November 13

Doctor on coping with election anxiety

The American Psychological Association found that 69% of American adults said the presidential election was a significant source of anxiety for them. Board-certified psychiatrist Dr. Sue Varma ...

Winter depression is real and there are many ways to fight back

People prone to seasonal depression are bracing themselves as winter approaches

Health - ABC News - October 30

Six of the best winter mountain breaks in Europe

From the Arctic Circle to Slovenia’s Julian Alps, we pick scenic and soothing retreats to don snowshoes, ski empty pistes and tune into winter. Marketing slogans usually leave me cold, but even I ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

Ukraine Is Scavenging for Power-Plant Parts as Mass Blackouts Loom

Ukraine is scrambling to repair electricity production crippled by a Russian bombing campaign, seeking parts abroad and at a front-line power plant.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 11

Three serene winter getaways in the Hudson Valley

Head upstate for quaint villages, historic inns, chic shops and cosy restaurants that are all at their quietest right now

World - Financial Times - November 16

Fresh weather warnings as UK hit by cold snap

Fresh warnings of snow and ice announced for parts of the UK going into Thursday and the weekend.

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