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How human composting offers alternatives to burial, cremation
Tom Harries, CEO and founder of Earth Funeral, explains the process of being turned into soil in about 30 days — and how your loved ones can then decide what to do with it.Top stories - CBS News - 10 hours ago -
How human composting is offering a new alternative to burial and cremation
Most people choose burial or cremation, but human composting is becoming a popular alternative. Tom Harries, CEO of Earth Funeral, explains how it works and why it's different.Top stories - CBS News - 13 hours ago -
BRICS Summit Offers a Glimpse Inside Putin’s Alternate Reality
At a meeting of emerging economies, Vladimir Putin positioned himself as a respected and powerful leader, ignoring the condemnation he receives from the West.World - The New York Times - October 26 -
Harris will offer an alternative to Trump-era politics in closing argument speech
Vice President Kamala Harris has eroded Donald Trump's polling lead since taking over the Democratic ticket from Biden, but the race remains a dead heat.Business - CNBC - October 29 -
How Neanderthals and Other Early Humans Evolved to Eat Starch
Two new studies found that ancient human ancestors carried a surprising diversity of genes for amylase, an enzyme that breaks down starch.Science - The New York Times - October 18 -
The human factor: How companies can prevent cloud disasters
Let's explore human engineering techniques that have worked at scale across the most successful tech companies in history.Tech - VentureBeat - October 19 -
How the UK can improve its ‘offer’ to the world
Eli Lilly’s chief says the country must do more to attract business, yet budgets are tightWorld - Financial Times - October 17 -
Will Russia lead on an alternative to the dollar?
Vladimir Putin pitches an alternative to dollar to Brics partnersWorld - Financial Times - October 25 -
Sudan’s civil war: how did it begin, what is the human cost, and what is happening now?
Conflict that pits army against paramilitary group has killed tens of thousands and caused hunger, disease and displacement. Fighting broke out in Khartoum, Sudan’s capital, on 15 April 2023 as ...World - The Guardian - October 21 -
A ‘Cop of peace’? How can authoritarian, human rights-trashing Azerbaijan possibly host that? | Greta Thunberg
The ‘theme’ chosen for Cop29 must be some kind of dark joke. This summit, like those before it, is a mere act of greenwashing. During rapidly escalating climate and humanitarian crises, another ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
Burial held for Catholic priest and Indigenous peace activist killed in southern Mexico
Hundreds of people have turned out for the burial of Catholic priest Marcelo Pérez, an activist for Indigenous peoples and farm laborers who was killed in the southern Mexico state of ChiapasWorld - ABC News - October 22 -
Church in Egyptian Desert Reveals Early Christian Burial Practices
A basilica from the 4th century held a surprising number of tombs with women and children, researchers found.Science - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
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AP PHOTOS: Death by water, burial by mud. Images of Spain's floods of the century
Twelve days have passed since catastrophic flash floods carved a muddy scar through eastern Spain, killing over 200 people and soiling the homes of thousands more. Apocalyptic scenes documented by ...World - ABC News - 4 days ago -
AI Will Understand Humans Better Than Humans Do
Or so says a controversial Stanford researcher, who finds that the latest systems have, against all odds, mastered a high-level cognitive skill.Tech - Wired - November 1 -
Cheaper alternative to northern leg of HS2 under consideration
Feasibility study to be launched for a Birmingham to Manchester rail route that could be part-funded by private financeWorld - Financial Times - October 17 -
Harris Is Trying to Win Voters by Laying Out the Alternative
Also, Teri Garr found the soul in memorable ditsy blondes. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.Top stories - The New York Times - October 30 -
Starbucks will stop charging extra for dairy alternatives
The change to Starbucks' policy could save some U.S. customers more than 10% on their drinks.Business - CNBC - October 30 -
Hisense PX3-Pro Review: A Giant TV Alternative
This Dolby Vision–enabled laser projector is a cinematic solution for stylish living rooms.Tech - Wired - 3 days ago -
Health savings accounts offer investors 'unmatched' tax benefits, expert says. Here's how to take advantage
Health savings accounts offer tax and saving benefits, but most Americans don't understand themBusiness - CNBC - October 23 -
Trump, Harris offering contrasting plans on how they'll deal with Middle East conflicts
As the Biden administration continues to push for cease-fires in the Middle East, the two top contenders to take over the Oval Office, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, are putting out very different ...Top stories - CBS News - October 24 -
How to know when to walk away from a job offer: ‘A red flag is there for a reason,’ says expert
Throughout the interview process, it's possible you'll find you're not actually interested in the opportunity. Here's how to turn them down.Business - CNBC - October 25 -
MLB Free Agency 2024: Schedule, how does it work, important dates, top free agents, qualifying offers
Juan Soto, Pete Alonso, and Corbin Burnes are among the top MLB free agents to watch this offseason.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 29 -
MLB qualifying offer: Candidates to receive QO, plus how the one-year, $21.05 million deal works
Teams have until Monday to tender their free agents the QOSports - CBS Sports - November 1 -
America Was Stressed. How Oura Ring Gave Us the Least Surprising Election Results
The company behind a leading wearable health data device shared user data about Nov. People were pretty anxious.Business - Inc. - 6 days ago -
How will Donald Trump approach AI this time around? His first term offers clues
The rollout of 5G networks during Trump's first term is reminiscent of the generative AI boom.Business - CNBC - 6 days ago -
The human race is suffering from success
Treating today’s mental and physical conditions may be a challenge, but their prevalence is actually a good signBusiness - Financial Times - October 22 -
The solid-state batteries hype is fading – prompting auto giants to consider alternatives
Despite the hype around solid-state batteries, some analysts believe an alternative could serve as a bridge between these are traditional lithium-ion batteries.Business - CNBC - October 16 -
Hugh Jackman's Alternate Costume In Deadpool And Wolverine Cost $100,000
Marvel's superhero movies tend to be very expensive, and Deadpool & Wolverine was no exception with a reported $200 million budget. It's not unusual to wonder where all of that money is going, ...Tech - GameSpot - October 21 -
House arrest considered as alternative to jail in bid to ease prisons crisis
Major review of sentencing announced as 1,100 inmates are freed in latest phase of early release schemeWorld - Financial Times - October 22 -
Putin calls for alternative international payment system at Brics summit
Russian president’s goal to de-dollarize world economy alarms members that do not want bloc to turn against west. Vladimir Putin has opened the expanded Brics summit by issuing a call for an ...World - The Guardian - October 23 -
Putin’s alternative to ‘weaponised’ dollar fails to excite Brics partners
Russian president targets US financial dominance in struggle to reduce impact of sanctionsBusiness - Financial Times - October 24 -
HSBC Hong Kong joins China’s alternative to Swift global payments system
Direct participation in Cips system will mean faster settlements and help internationalise use of renminbiBusiness - Financial Times - October 24 -
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Cruise lines are having a moment as a popular — and cheaper — alternative to hotels
The pricing gap between cruises and land-based lodging is even wider than it appears, according to UBS.Business - CNBC - October 27 -
Cruise lines are having a moment as a popular — and cheaper — alternative to hotels
The demand for cruises is still going strong — and it doesn’t appear to be letting up anytime soon.Top stories - NBC News - October 27 -
'The Simpsons' will be part of Monday Night Football alternate broadcast on Dec. 9
Bart and Homer Simpson, meet “Monday Night Football.”Sports - ABC News - October 28
