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Amazon settles worker safety investigation
Amazon has reached a settlement with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) over working conditions at the e-commerce giant’s facilities, the Labor Department announced Thursday. ...The Hill - 1d -
10 common-sense legal reforms for the new Congress
Voters have handed the incoming congressional majority a powerful opportunity to enact badly needed reforms.The Hill - 1d -
Scrambled weather cycle prompts meteorologists to rethink models
Top forecasting agencies in discussions after ‘uh-oh’ moment on key readings of Pacific Ocean temperaturesFinancial Times - 1d -
Brevan Howard and Galaxy Digital cash in on crypto boom
Crypto strategies made more than 30 per cent in November following Donald Trump’s election victoryFinancial Times - 1d -
Amazon to Settle Probe With Safety Measures
Amazon settled the issue by implementing safety measures at 10 facilities.Inc. - 1d -
Asheville mayor in ‘shock’ that disaster relief aid could be ‘collateral damage’ in budget fight
House Republicans reach a new deal to try to avoid a government shutdown that includes federal disaster relief money. Asheville, NC Mayor Esther Manheimer joins Meet the Press NOW to explain what a ...NBC News - 1d -
Can Anyone Make Sense of Luigi Mangione? Maybe His Favorite Writer.
How to make sense of the UnitedHealthcare C.E.O. shootingThe New York Times - 2d -
Young Americans richer than ever, sense ‘economic fragility’: Report
Americans under the age of 40 now have more money than ever but have a sense of “economic fragility,” a Treasury Department report found. Research released by the department Wednesday found the ...The Hill - 3d -
Idlib Residents Describe Life Under Syria’s Rebels
The Islamists who now lead Syria have ruled the city of Idlib for years. Residents say they imposed some strict laws, but also heeded some complaints and improved public services.The New York Times - 3d -
Biden says there’s ‘no sense of danger’ from drones
President Biden on Tuesday said that there is no sense of danger so far from the drones that have been spotted in the Northeast, noting that officials are looking into them. “Nothing nefarious ...The Hill - 3d -
With Trump Ascendant, Even Ukraine’s Allies in Congress Rethink Aid
Reality has set in on Capitol Hill that with President-elect Donald J. Trump poised to take office, the era of U.S. military support for Ukraine is coming to an end.The New York Times - 3d -
Why new retirees may need to rethink the 4% rule
Investors may need to lower their first-year retirement withdrawals due to lower expectations for long-term stock, bond and cash returns, Morningstar said.CNBC - 4d -
A Mets-Pete Alonso reunion makes too much sense to not happen
The simplest way to put this is that free agent Pete Alonso seems as right for the Mets as the Mets do for Alonso.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Crypto regulation needs thoughtful rethink under Trump
Long-overdue public policy support can boost US leadership in blockchain technology, AI and cryptocurrenciesFinancial Times - 5d -
Residents react to council's bin shrinking plans
People living in Kirklees could see their waste bins replaced with alternatives 25% smaller.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 14 -
The Guardian view on AI’s power, limits, and risks: it may require rethinking the technology
OpenAI’s new ‘o1’ system seeks to solve the limits to growth but it raises concerns about control and the risks of smart machines. More than 300 million people use OpenAI’s ChatGPT each week, a ...The Guardian - Dec. 13 -
In a Growing Utah City, Residents Are Turning Against Their Mayor
Residents voted to rein in a mayor who they say has a penchant for secrecy and is overly deferential to developers.The New York Times - Dec. 13 -
Is SEO Dead? Because That Would Make a Lot of Sense
Google doesn’t need SEO anymore, at least not in the state that it was.Inc. - Dec. 13 -
The landing spot that makes most sense in Jimmy Butler trade saga
The Heat are reportedly willing to listen to offers for their star forward, who could become a free agent this summer. Will the 35-year-old's wish list be fulfilled?Yahoo Sports - Dec. 12 -
Malibu Fire Reminds Residents of the Perils of Living in Paradise
Flames threatened residential areas and forced thousands to flee, as firefighters fought to contain the Franklin fire.The New York Times - Dec. 12 -
Ariana DeBose wants 'Kraven the Hunter' viewers to rethink the supervillain
Ariana DeBose, who plays Calypso in "Kraven the Hunter," Sony's new Spider-Man universe movie, says one "right" interpretation of the supervillain "is not the point of art."NBC News - Dec. 11 -
In Aleppo, Rebels Give a Sense of What Is to Come for Syria
Rebel fighters who took control of Aleppo about two weeks ago have promised security and continuity. Prices have skyrocketed, but residents express some hope for the future.The New York Times - Dec. 11 -
Heathrow predicts Christmas travel boom
UK airport forecasts record December as United Airlines expects festive surgeFinancial Times - Dec. 11 -
Franklin Fire Burns in Malibu as Residents Are Forced to Evacuate
The Franklin fire started late Monday night and had burned more than 1,800 acres by early Tuesday morning, as large parts of Southern California braced for dangerous wildfire conditions.The New York Times - Dec. 10 -
Inside Salt Lake City's booming banking industry
CNBC takes viewers on a deep dive into Salt Lake City's booming industrial banking sector.CNBC - Dec. 10 -
New Koreatowns rise in US amid cleantech boom
The communities are an unintended side-effect of growing South Korean investment in the USFinancial Times - Dec. 10 -
US chipmaking boom in doubt after Biden’s defeat
Executives wary after president-elect Donald Trump criticised subsidy programme in Chips Act as a ‘bad’ dealFinancial Times - Dec. 10 -
Making sense of racing’s ‘£3bn black hole’ and affordability checks row
Accusations have been thrown by both sides in betting dispute but there may be hope for racing amid the noise. The increasingly frenzied cycle of claim and counter-claim over the impact of ...The Guardian - Dec. 9 -
The Rise of Theo Von, the Resident Quipster of Podcasting's 'Manosphere'
The comedian, who joked about drug addiction with Donald Trump, has built a following with an edgy and freewheeling style.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 9 -
Landslide residents want to leave their homes
After a coal tip landslide narrowly missed their homes, residents worry about the risk of another.BBC News - Dec. 9 -
Watch: Looting at Bashar al-Assad's residence
BBC Middle East correspondent Lina Sinjab describes chaotic scenes in the Syrian capital.BBC News - Dec. 8 -
‘Playing games turns me into a person who makes sense’
When he was diagnosed as autistic at the age of 40, author Tim Clare saw a link to his lifelong love of board games. Here, he explains the power of the game for those who struggle to understand the ...The Guardian - Dec. 8 -
A Uranium-Mining Boom Is Sweeping Through Texas
State leaders want nuclear reactors to provide consistent, low-carbon power for AI, oil extraction, and more. But in South Texas, people worry mining for fuel will poison their water.Wired - Dec. 7 -
Environmental Sensing Is Here, Tracking Everything from Forest Fires to Threatened Species
The internet of things turned every device in your house into a smart something. Now it’s coming for nature—to track forest fires and tree health or to listen out for threatened animals.Wired - Dec. 6 -
‘Could this happen to us?’: UnitedHealth shooting prompts corporate security rethink
Companies rush to reassess protection provided to top executives after the killing of Brian Thompson in New YorkFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
Former PlayStation Boss Questions Whether Proprietary Consoles Make Sense Anymore
Although he stepped down from his position as Chairman of Sony Interactive Entertainment in 2019, Shawn Layden hasn't been shy about sharing his views about the future of the gaming industry. And ...GameSpot - Dec. 4 -
Deutsche Bank chief calls for relief on regulation and ‘rethink’ on tax
Call comes amid discontent with Germany’s ruling coalition ahead of snap election in FebruaryFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
L.A. rethinking LeBron's 82-game goal amid slump
LeBron James' recent struggles have the Lakers rethinking the initial goal to have him play in all 82 regular-season games.ESPN - Dec. 3 -
Why is vintage audio equipment booming?
Music lovers are buying up old cassette, CD and record players and getting them fixed.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Bitcoin's post-election boom
Presented by LGBT Tech — {beacon} Technology Technology PRESENTED BY The Big Story Bitcoin's boost for Trump Bitcoin has blasted through a series of record highs since President-elect Trump’s ...The Hill - Dec. 2
