Lord Blunkett injured in Tube platform gap fall

The Labour Peer, who is blind is urging Transport for London to do more for visually impaired people.

Met Opera and Singer Injured in Onstage Fall Settle Decade-Old Lawsuit

Wendy White, a veteran mezzo-soprano, was performing when she fell in 2011. Her suit, which claimed negligence, had been one of the company’s longest-running court cases.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

Van falls off mountain highway in Nepal, killing 8 and injuring 4

A passenger van veered off a mountain highway in western Nepal, killing eight people while four on board were injured

World - ABC News - Yesterday

Tube strikes called off after union talks

London Underground drivers were due to walk out on 7 and 12 November.

Rams try to put Cooper Kupp toothpaste back in tube

Before the Rams won two games in five days to move into a three-way tie for second place in the NFC West, they were trying to trade aging and expensive receiver Cooper Kupp.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 25

Tube strikes by RMT staff called off after talks

The RMT union calls off Tube strikes by its staff after pay talks with Transport for London.

Lord Of The Rings: The Hunt For Gollum Is Not Two Movies

Warner Bros. and New Line are making new Lord of the Rings movies , beginning with the tentatively titled The Hunt for Gollum and later continuing with other unannounced projects in the future. ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 18

Son of Lord Lucan nanny searches for her killer

Fifty years after his mother's death, Neil Berriman embarks on a search for murderer Lord Lucan.

Pomp and ceremony as Lord Mayor's Show wows crowds

New Lord Mayor Alastair King is among thousands to take part in the ancient procession.

MPs back end of House of Lords hereditary peers

The proposals will now undergo further scrutiny in the Lords, where they are expected to face tough opposition.

How to Close the Gender Health Gap

Sexism within health systems means that women get worse and delayed treatment. The UK has proposed a plan that could solve this issue—experts weigh in on how to do it best.

Tech - Wired - October 22

Will the gender gap decide the 2024 election?

Men and women have voted differently in presidential elections for decades. But will the gender gap be a deciding factor in the razor-thin race between Harris and Trump?

JK Rowling turned down House of Lords peerage twice

The revelation comes after Kemi Badenoch said she would give Rowling a peerage for her stance on gender.

Mafia fugitive caught in Colombia seen at infamous drug lord's grave

Luigi Belvedere has been sentenced to almost 19 years in jail for international drug trafficking but has been on the run since December 2020.

IOC needs to 'protect female sport', says Lord Coe

The IOC needs to improve rules on transgender athletes to "protect female sport", says World Athletics president Lord Coe.

Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon Elite platforms for automotive

Qualcomm unveiled its Snapdragon Elite platforms for automotive applications at its Snapdragon Summit event today.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 22

Republicans subpoena Democratic fundraising platform ActBlue

Committee on House Administration Chair Bryan Steil (R-Wis.) on Wednesday issued a subpoena to ActBlue, a popular Democratic fundraising platform that has collected record donations for the Harris ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

Arteta brushes off gap to City: 'We are alive'

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has played down the significance of a five-point gap to Premier League leaders Manchester City by backing his team to respond in the title race after Sunday's 2-2 draw ...

Sports - ESPN - October 28

PwC profits fall in Asia after scandals in China and Australia

Big Four firm reports slower global growth as regional woes compound consulting industry slowdown

Business - Financial Times - October 29

America’s gender-gap election has a long history

The question of whether the US can stomach a woman as president remains open

World - Financial Times - October 31

How the gender gap could impact the presidential race

The gender gap could define the presidential election with close races in seven battleground states. One organization of Republican women shows how they're making an impact for Vice President ...

Fossil fills 70-million-year gap in understanding

The complete skull is one of the most significant finds of its kind, say researchers.

When the wife of drug lord El Chapo takes to the catwalk in a wedding dress, she’s sending a message | Roberto Saviano

There was more to Emma Coronel’s turn at the Milan fashion show than most would have realised. It’s a cynical game of clues and signals. In the midst of an important Italian fashion event, Emma ...

World - The Guardian - October 19

Special Edition Lord Of The Rings Trilogy 4K Gift Set Releases This Holiday, Preorders Live At Amazon

It might be over 20 years old by now, but there's no fantasy film series better than Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Dedicated fans and anyone looking for a gift this holiday should ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 28

Christopher Lee's Saruman Will Appear In Lord Of The Rings Movie, 10 Years After His Death

Christopher Lee lived a life that was almost out of legend. He was friends with both JRR Tolkien and Ian Fleming and eventually portrayed iconic characters from their respective worlds. Lee ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 29

New Lord Mayor to push pension funds to invest more in London-listed companies

Alastair King takes office in the Square Mile on Friday and says measure necessary to boost stock market

World - Financial Times - November 8

Get All 3 Lord Of The Rings Illustrated Editions For Less Than $30 Each

B2G1 Free J.R.R. Tolkien Books at Amazon Check out our favorite Lord of the Rings books in the ...

Tech - GameSpot - 3 days ago

How game developers win in a soft market dominated by big platforms

During the latest stop of the GamesBeat Global Tour, Aldora CEO Joost van Dreunenbut addressed new ways to monetize and reach customers.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 18

Yuga Labs brings AI to blockchain with ApeChain creator platform

Yuga Labs, the Web3 company behind Bored Ape Yacht Club, is bringing AI to blockchain with the launch of ApeChain, a new creator platform. In order to future-proof its ecosystem, Yuga Labs is ...

Tech - VentureBeat - October 18

Here's How Many Hours Netflix Users Spend On The Platform Every Day

People watch a lot of Netflix, but just how much do they watch? As part of Netflix's latest earnings briefing , the company revealed the number of hours the average paid subscriber watches: ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 18

Why This Founder Started a Benefits Platform Designed to Make Fertility Care Easier

Tammy Sun explains the roots of Carrot Fertility—and how it’s changing employee lives.

Business - Inc. - October 21

Party Icons raises $9M for mobile-1st gaming platform

Party Icons, a mobile-first gaming platform with three playable modes, said it has raised $9 million in funding despite market headwinds.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 23

Meta Platforms Defeats Shareholder Lawsuit Over Child Safety Claims

The plaintiffs said Meta misled them about how it makes Instagram and Facebook safe for younger users. A federal judge in San Francisco disagreed.

Business - Inc. - October 23

‘Simply Grotesque’: Now AI Platforms Are Offering Up George Floyd Simulations

The chatbot industry is catching flack for hosting AI versions of the police brutality victim.

Business - Inc. - October 30

DoorDash keeps investing in expansion, as more consumers use platform in third quarter

DoorDash Inc. on Wednesday reported third-quarter results and a fourth-quarter demand outlook that topped expectations, as the company continues to invest in expansion and improving service.

Business - MarketWatch - October 31

Ahead of the Election, Social Media Platforms Have Given Up

If you thought 2020 was bad, decisions from Big Tech and the US government have led to an internet that’s even worse off.

Tech - Wired - October 31

How Elon Musk’s X Account Dominates the Platform Ahead of the Election

The billionaire has effectively become the star of his social media platform, transforming X into a reflection of his personal views before the election.

Business - The New York Times - November 3

OpenAI Hires Co-Founder of Social Platform Rival to X

Gabor Cselle, a serial entrepreneur, was a Twitter employee a decade ago. More recently he helped start Pebble, a safety-centric competitor to Elon Musk’s X. What’s OpenAI up to now?

Business - Inc. - November 4

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