FDA approves Apple Watch sleep apnea detection tool

Has Mike Elko finally awakened the sleeping giant that is Texas A&M?

All the ingredients are there for Elko to turn A&M into a national power.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 29

Passenger attacked while sleeping on flight: "His face was bruised and bloody"

A United Airlines passenger attacked a man midflight, punching him repeatedly in the face until it was bloody, authorities said.

Sleep on it: the $700 San Francisco ‘pod’ with privacy curtains and charging ports

Located in a former bank downtown, the facility has had 300 people apply for its remaining 17 rental beds. A company that rents “sleeping pods” in downtown San Francisco for $700 a month has had ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

Farmers lose sleep over Budget inheritance tax crackdown

Reforms will put emphasis on early succession planning for agricultural estates

World - Financial Times - November 2

Best Organic Mattress & Bedding of 2024: Nontoxic, Natural Sleep

These nontoxic beds and bedsheets are easier on the environment and your health—and they feel like a dream.

Tech - Wired - November 2

Best Organic Mattress & Bedding of 2024: Nontoxic, Natural Sleep

These nontoxic beds and bedsheets are easier on the environment and your health—and they feel like a dream.

Tech - Wired - 4 days ago

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Sweet dreams are made of these, from special lamps to noise machines.

Tech - Wired - 2 days ago

Detective who stole £400k of seized drugs jailed

Greater Manchester Police officer Andrew Talbot, 54, stole the drug and sold it on to dealers.

Woody the dog switches detection skills to save puffins

The rodents pose a risk to puffins and other seabirds who breed on Rathlin Island every year in their thousands.

First case of more spreadable mpox detected in UK

A single case of mpox linked to a recent outbreak in parts of Africa has been detected in the UK.

Thousands of lung cancer cases detected in lorry clinics

Specially adapted lorries have been visiting towns to offer NHS checks in the community.

US approves deployment of troops and antimissile system to Israel

The United States is deepening its role in the conflict between Israel and Hamas with the Pentagon announcing Sunday it will send one of its most advanced anti-missile systems to Israel along with ...

Owners approve Brady's bid to buy into Raiders

Tom Brady's purchase of a minority stake in the Raiders was approved by NFL team owners Tuesday.

Sports - ESPN - October 15

Richard Seymour's ownership stake in Raiders was approved, too

More quietly than Tom Brady, Seymour quietly becomes part owner of Vegas franchise.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16

FirstFT: Uber explored bid for travel website Expedia

Also in today’s newsletter, Kamala Harris locks horns with Fox News interviewer Bret Baier and Wall Street roars back

World - Financial Times - October 17

German regulators approve construction of nationwide hydrogen network

World - Yahoo News - October 22

$375 million UFC settlement gets first approval

A $375 million settlement to end a decade-long lawsuit between UFC fighters and the promotion has received preliminary approval from a Nevada judge.

Sports - ESPN - October 23

Boeing Strike Extended After Union Workers Reject New Contract

The vote, hours after Boeing reported a $6.1 billion loss, will extend a nearly six-week-long strike at factories where the company makes its best-selling commercial plane.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

Lithium Mine Approved Despite Possibility of Wildflower Extinction

Lithium-ion batteries are needed for clean energy, but may ironically threaten plant life in the mining process.

Business - Inc. - October 24

Controversial lithium mine gets Biden approval

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Lithium mining project approved despite concerns over wildflower The Biden administration this week gave final approval to a ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

Boeing Union Approves New Contract, Ending Costly Strike

About 33,000 workers at the aerospace manufacturer had been on strike for nearly two months, having rejected two earlier contract offers.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 5

Boeing strike ends as machinists approve new contract

More than 32,000 Boeing machinists are getting back to work after their union signed off on a new contract. CNBC's Karen Gilchrist has all the details on Early Today.

Arizona Voters Approve Abortion Rights Amendment

Like those in other states, the Arizona measure essentially establishes abortion protections in the State Constitution as a “fundamental right.”

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Montana voters approve constitutional right to abortion

Montana voters approved a ballot measure enshrining abortion in the state constitution, NBC News projects, delivering a victory to advocates for reproductive freedom.

Politics - NBC News - 6 days ago

German Cabinet approves new form of military service

World - Yahoo News - 6 days ago

Nevada approves abortion rights ballot measure

Nevada voters have passed a ballot measure to protect abortion rights, one of 10 abortion-related measures up for a vote in the U.S. A Nevada law from 1990 protects abortion until 24 weeks of ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Missouri approves measure to ban ranked-choice voting

Missouri voters on Tuesday approved a ballot measure aimed at banning ranked-choice voting in the state, Decision Desk HQ projects. The proposed amendment to the state constitution will bar the ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Nurse’s death linked to approved weight-loss drug

Susan McGowan from North Lanarkshire died two weeks after taking the drug tirzepatide, brand name Mounjaro.

Online tool helps families calculate the high cost of caregiving

Family caregivers provide billions of dollars of unpaid care for loved ones each year. CBS News consumer correspondent Ash-har Quraishi looks at an exclusive tool that helps calculate the value of ...

Real-Time Video Deepfake Scams Are Here. This Tool Attempts to Zap Them

Reality Defender, a startup focused on AI detection, has developed a tool to verify human participants in video calls and catch fraudsters using AI deepfakes for scams.

Tech - Wired - October 15

This AI Tool Helped Convict People of Murder. Then Someone Took a Closer Look

Global Intelligence claims its Cybercheck technology can help cops find key evidence to nail a case. But a WIRED investigation reveals the smoking gun often appears far less solid.

Tech - Wired - October 15

Shadow IT risks are on the rise as GenAI tools gain popularity with employees

The risk of a data breach today has expanded by many magnitudes, in part due to the boom of generative AI tools.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 17

The AI edge in cybersecurity: Predictive tools aim to slash response times

AI's ability to sift through massive amounts of data, identify patterns and constantly learn makes it invaluable in cybersecurity.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 20

AI-powered productivity tools that can make life harder

Technology used to summarise notes or generate transcripts does not always work for deaf employees

Business - Financial Times - October 22

Tennessee election officials iron out touch screen issues with unlikely tool

Tennessee election officials iron out touch screen issues with unlikely tool: Coffee stirrers

Here’s How LinkedIn Changed the Job Recruitment Game With a New AI Tool

AI agents may be the next big thing in tech, because they can perform work tasks as well as just chat. Will they end up taking people’s jobs? LinkedIn’s new system offers a hint.

Business - Inc. - October 30

"Voter Report Card" mailings described as "creepy," defended as effective

The mailings show whether each recipient voted in recent elections, and what appears to be redacted neighbors' voting histories.

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