How a Lobbying Group Is Arguing That Big Tech Protects Free Speech
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World - The Guardian
UK’s £22bn carbon capture pledge follows surge in lobbying by fossil fuel industry, records show
Scope of oil and gas influence underscores concerns technology will prolong demand for planet-heating natural gas. The UK government’s move to award £22bn in subsidies to carbon capture projects ...3 hours ago -
Lifestyle - The New York Times
What Is the Best Size For a Purse? Big vs. Small Handbags
A reader wonders if it’s better to carry a small bag or a large one. Our critic explains the relationship between purse size and power.4 hours ago -
Tech - The New York Times
How a Lobbying Group Is Arguing That Big Tech Protects Free Speech
NetChoice, backed by tech giants including Meta and Google, has successfully argued in court that Big Tech hosts protected speech.4 hours ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Trump’s Rambling Speeches Reinforce Question of Age
With the passage of time, the 78-year-old former president’s speeches have grown darker, harsher, longer, angrier, less focused, more profane and increasingly fixated on the past, according to a ...10 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Tech - Wired
‘Groups’ Underpin Modern Math. Here’s How They Work
What do the integers have in common with the symmetries of a triangle? In the 19th century, mathematicians invented groups as an answer to this question.Yesterday -
World - The Wall Street Journal
How This Conflict Mineral Gets Smuggled Into Everyday Tech
Coltan from militia-controlled mines in Congo is increasingly flowing into global supply chains for smartphones and computers, despite U.S. efforts to stop the use of so-called conflict minerals.Yesterday -
World - Financial Times
Why tech unicorns struggle to avoid the glue factory
More companies are reaching the $1bn valuation milestone, but growing from horned foal to winged steed is getting tougherYesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Pelosi, tech executives to hold fundraiser for Harris campaign
Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) will join tech executives Saturday to hold a fundraiser for Vice President Harris, a source familiar with the matter confirmed to The Hill. The reception will ...Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
How an ultrasound to check on her pregnancy revealed a big health issue
Doctors operated on Allison Misconin's reproductive system while she was more than halfway through her first pregnancy.Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
British food firms lobbied to defer £1.7bn plastic packaging tax, documents reveal
New scheme to improve recycling rates and tackle pollution was pushed back by Tories after industry complaints. Lobbyists for Britain’s biggest food brands successfully pushed for a £1.7bn ...2 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
Why a ‘rural lifestyle’ group rules the retail roost
Tractor Supply has grown thanks to hobby farmers, small ranchers, suburban and rural homeowners2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Iran's supreme leader makes rare speech after attacks on Israel
Iran's leader defended his country’s missile strikes on Israel this week, calling them “correct, logical, and lawful” in a rare public speech in Tehran on Friday. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei told a ...2 days ago - Israel -
Sports - ESPN
How college football teams are adjusting to new tech
College football has had NFL-style helmet tech and tablets for a month. It has led to some mixed reviews.2 days ago - College Football -
Tech - VentureBeat
Why MFA alone won’t protect you in the age of adversarial AI
While MFA is still critical in identity verification, experts say it should be just a small piece of the authentication process.2 days ago -
Tech - The Wall Street Journal
Tech, Media & Telecom Roundup: Market Talk
Read about Enghouse Systems, Bilibili, True Corp. and more in the latest Market Talks covering Technology, Media and Telecom.2 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
US economy smashes expectations with 254,000 jobs added in September
Figure prompts traders to increase bets Federal Reserve will slow pace of interest rate cuts2 days ago -
Politics - NBC News
Biden says the election will be 'free and fair,' but 'I don't know whether it will be peaceful'
President Joe Biden said Friday he was confident that the November election would be "free and fair" but expressed concerns that it may not be "peaceful."2 days ago - Joe Biden -
Politics - NBC News
Biden: The election will ‘be free and fair’ but ‘I don’t know whether it will be peaceful’
During a surprise appearance at the White House press briefing, President Biden was asked about the 2024 presidential election. The president said he expects it will be “free and fair,” but cast ...2 days ago -
Business - Inc.
U.S. Awards Up to $510 Million to Boost Production of Medical Protective Gear
Restocking the Strategic National Stockpile to prepare for future public health emergencies remains an administration priority.2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Argentina’s Javier Milei accused of plagiarising UN speech from West Wing
Populist leader alleged to have ‘copied word for word’ a monologue by TV show’s fictional president Jed Bartlet. Argentina’s rightwing populist president, Javier Milei, has been accused of ...2 days ago - Argentina -
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Top stories - BBC News
Unclear how daughter of tech tycoon died on Sicily yacht, inquest hears
The inquests into the British tech tycoon, his 18-year-old daughter and two other victims of the yacht sinking have opened.3 days ago -
World - Financial Times
Japan’s new PM pledges to tackle deflation in first policy speech
Shigeru Ishiba faces divided ruling party, low approval ratings and volatile financial markets ahead of snap election3 days ago - Japan -
World - Financial Times
Are you protected by the UK’s new fraud rules?
As the focus shifts from blaming customers to shutting down scammers, most victims will receive automatic refunds. But is it enough?3 days ago -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Tech, Media & Telecom Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on Apple’s ship dates , Nvidia, Orange, and more in the latest Market Talks covering the Tech, Media & Telecom sector.3 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Biden administration restores pre-Trump farmworker protections from pesticides
The Biden administration this week restored Obama-era farmworker protections from pesticides that were rolled back under the Trump administration. The rule restores a requirement preventing people ...3 days ago - Joe Biden -
Tech - GameSpot
Get Saw For Free Right Now With Game Pass Ultimate
It's officially spooky season, and Microsoft is getting in the swing of things by offering a pair of scary movies to Game Pass Ultimate subscribers. As spotted by Wario64 , Microsoft is giving ...3 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
MPs to get free vote on UK assisted dying bill
New legislation giving the terminally ill the choice to control their death to be tabled this month3 days ago - United Kingdom -
Top stories - The New York Times
Trump Says He Would Try Again to Revoke Haitian Immigrants’ Protections
He again disparaged Haitians in Springfield, Ohio, and said he would end their legal status in the country and send them back. His first attempt to do that failed.3 days ago - Donald Trump -
Tech - VentureBeat
Microsoft just dropped Drasi, and it could change how we handle big data
Microsoft unveils Drasi, a groundbreaking open-source data processing system that simplifies event-driven architectures and revolutionizes cloud-native development for improved efficiency and ...3 days ago - Microsoft -
Politics - The Hill
Trump says he'd revoke protected status for Haitian migrants
Former President Trump said in a Wednesday interview with NewsNation that he would revoke the protected status of Haitian migrants and have them removed from Springfield, Ohio. “It has nothing to ...3 days ago - Donald Trump -
Business - Financial Times
The conflicted investment case for defence tech
There’s a bull market for the fast-changing sector but investing and innovating in weapons carries risks4 days ago -
World - The New York Times
A Climate Fund Could Pay Billions to Protect Trees in Amazon and Beyond
Brazil is proposing a fund that would pay countries to protect tropical forests that are crucial to curbing climate change. It would generate returns, too.4 days ago - Climate -
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 ...4 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Here’s how Mets could set up pitching for big elimination game on Thursday
With Thursday being a win-or-go-home Game 3 against the Brewers, here's how the Mets can deploy their pitching staff...4 days ago