Every Election Has Big Swings, Even in a Polarized Country. This One Will Too.
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Tech - Wired
AI's Big Gift to Society Is … Pithy Summaries?
Companies keep rolling out AI features that boil down various kinds of text. They're making us dumber.1 hour ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Every Election Has Big Swings, Even in a Polarized Country. This One Will Too.
In just the last few years, any number of issues might have led people to reconsider their loyalties.2 hours ago -
World - Financial Times
The Big Question: does age matter in politics?
This week, the FT asks readers whether they care about how old leaders are2 hours ago -
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Sports - Yahoo Sports
Is Miller Moss taking too many hits? Lincoln Riley isn't too concerned
Miller Moss proved his toughness against Wisconsin, but the USC quarterback is being exposed to a high level of punishment from opposing Big Ten teams.4 hours ago -
Tech - Wired
Making an RSV Vaccine Was Hard. Getting People to Take It Is Even Harder
New vaccines could help stem the spread of respiratory syncytial virus, but there are already huge inequities in access and uptake.4 hours ago -
Lifestyle - The New York Times
How to Watch Horror Movies Without Being Too Scared
How to get into the season, even if you’re squeamish.5 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Obama to kick off campaign swing for Harris in key battleground state of Pennsylvania
Obama’s first campaign stop for Harris will be in the Pittsburgh area on Oct. 10, according to a senior campaign official. The former president is then expected to travel to other battleground ...5 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Life after care: 'I fear owning too much stuff in case I have to move'
The number of young care leavers facing homelessness is a "failure of society", says one charity.6 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Israel-Gaza War: One Year On
We put your questions on the conflict in the Middle East to our BBC correspondents6 hours ago - Israel -
Top stories - BBC News
Rachel Reeves signals plan to spend more on big projects
The UK will prioritise and increase investment in major projects in the Budget, Rachel Reeves says.6 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
10/3: CBS Evening News
3 ex-Memphis officers convicted of federal charges in death of Tyre Nichols; Father survives Helene journey to attend daughter's wedding7 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
A brutal year and a tale of two Israels: the one that is feared and the one that is fearful | Jonathan Freedland
There is a yawning gap between how the world sees Israel and how Israelis see themselves. If only each could see through the other’s eyes. You’ll be ahead of me on this one. By the time you read ...9 hours ago -
World - Financial Times
EU countries set to greenlight tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles
Also in this newsletter: European governments ramp up evacuations from Lebanon9 hours ago - European Union -
Lifestyle - The New York Times
A Welcome Break on ‘One of the Hardest Days’ of Her Life
Mary Kathryn Burke was ready for a drink after her mother was admitted to the hospital. Jonathan King messaged her at the right time.10 hours ago -
Science - The New York Times
Why Mount Everest Is Growing Taller Every Year
Researchers say that two rivers merged some 89,000 years ago and gave the mightiest peak in the Himalayas a huge growth spurt.14 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
"CBS Evening News" headlines for Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell."14 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Country music star Garth Brooks accused of sexual assault in civil lawsuit
Brooks, who previously filed lawsuit against hair and makeup artist, calls allegations false and intended to extort. A hair and makeup artist has accused the country singer Garth Brooks of sexual ...15 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Asheville shows even 'climate havens' are vulnerable
Click for the latest from The Hill {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Asheville shows even 'climate havens' are vulnerable Western North Carolina, and specifically ...16 hours ago -
Business - Inc.
The One Reason Women Tend to Outperform Men in Sales
When it comes to closing deals, women are more likely to have an empathetic approach.16 hours ago -
Business - The New York Times
Harold Daggett, Port Strike Leader, Seeks Big Raises for Dockworkers
Harold J. Daggett is seeking big raises for longshoremen on the East and Gulf Coasts who have fallen behind workers on the West Coast.17 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Trump claims Hurricane Helene response ‘going even worse’ than Katrina
Former President Trump on Thursday repeatedly attacked Vice President Harris and the Biden administration’s response to Hurricane Helene by claiming that the federal response so far has been worse ...17 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Evening Report — Inside the special counsel case against Trump
Plus: Gen Z, Millennials run for Congress {beacon} Evening Report © Jacquelyn Martin, Associated Press file Inside the special counsel case against Trump Special counsel Jack Smith outlined his ...17 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Business - MarketWatch
Fed’s Kashkari: Child care costs too much, but ‘the private sector cannot solve it on its own’
A public subsidy for child care is necessary in order to lower expenses for American families and provide living wages to child-care workers, said Neel Kashkari, president of the Minneapolis Fed.19 hours ago -
Business - Inc.
Some AI Assistants Have This Big Flaw. They Talk Too Much
Don’t share your company’s dirty laundry with an AI assistant. Despite privacy and safety controls, the tech sometimes “leaks” confidential information.19 hours ago -
World - The New York Times
Russia, U.S. and Other Countries Are Evacuating Their Citizens from Lebanon
Several countries have chartered flights, while others issued warnings and offered assistance.20 hours ago - Russia -
World - The Guardian
Asteroid that eradicated dinosaurs not a one-off, say scientists
Scans of underwater crater in West Africa suggest another large asteroid smashed into the planet around the same time. The massive asteroid that brought about the end of the reign of the dinosaurs ...21 hours ago -
Tech - Wired
Google’s Visual Search Can Now Answer Even More Complex Questions
Launched in 2017, Google Lens processes 20 billion visual searches a month. Now it will work with video and voice, too.22 hours ago - Google -
Sports - The New York Times
Aaron Judge Had a ‘Terrible’ Swing. Now He’s Baseball’s Best Hitter.
Judge struck out in 50 percent of his at-bats as a rookie. The next season, he hit 52 home runs.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Giuliani's daughter: ‘The biggest threat to our country is Trump’
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani's (R) daughter said she thinks the biggest threat to America is former President Trump. Caroline Giuliani has spoken out in recent days about her father’s ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
World - The Guardian
‘Gamechanger’ HIV prevention drug to be made available cheaply in 120 countries
Gilead Sciences announces deal to manufacture generic versions of lenacapavir, but critics say it excludes many countries where incidence is highest. . Cheaper versions of the “gamechanger” HIV ...Yesterday -
Business - Financial Times
The price of private equity may be too high for Asda
TDR Capital’s majority ownership of the struggling UK supermarket chain is a test for the industryYesterday -
Business - MarketWatch
Estate planning has become more urgent for rich people as the election nears. That’s why tax laws need fixing, critics say.
Wealthy families’ focus on the estate tax is fodder for critics of the U.S. tax system and a preview of the fierce debate coming when the Trump tax cuts sunset.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Last pandemic-era student loan benefit ends even as borrowers struggle to make payments
The last of the pandemic-era student loan benefits are gone, winding down four years of additional help to borrowers that advocates say was never actually enough. The Biden administration’s ...Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
How the ‘Frida Kahlo of environmental geopolitics’ is lighting a fire under big oil
Colombian environment minister Susana Muhamad once worked for Shell. Now, as the country gears up to host the biodiversity Cop16, she is calling for a just transition away from fossil fuels. She is ...Yesterday -
World - Financial Times
Inflation and interest rates tracker: see how your country compares
Inflationary pressures are beginning to wane but not all central banks have taken action yet. See how this affects youYesterday -
World - The Wall Street Journal
CAC 40 Slips On French Government Proposal to Raise Taxes on Big Companies
France’s CAC 40 index was down 1.1% in early morning trading on the news of a government plan to raise taxes on large companies, share buybacks and individuals on high incomes.Yesterday -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
No. 11 USC seeks to shore up protection even as QB Miller Moss handles hits
Miller Moss is earning the respect of his Southern California teammates, one hit at a time.Yesterday