Mexico appears to abandon 'hugs, not bullets' strategy as bloodshed plagues country

For the last six years, Mexico bragged about its oft-questioned policy of “hugs, not bullets,” in which the country’s leaders avoided confrontations with drug cartels that were gradually taking ...

World - ABC News - 4 hours ago

‘Five to ten seconds appears to be optimal’: the science behind hugs

As an airport limits goodbye cuddles to three minutes, here’s a guide to different embraces, and their positive effects. Be it a brief squeeze or a bone-crushing bear hug, few can deny the comfort ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

Mexico announces food and agriculture plan that could take the country back to the 1980s

Mexico's new president has announced an agriculture plan that could make the country's food production and distribution look a lot more like it did in the 1980s

World - ABC News - October 22

‘Breaking Bad’ star appears in ad campaign against littering in New Mexico

The indelible lead character from the “Breaking Bad” streaming series has a new starring role in a public service ad campaign against littering in New Mexico

Entertainment - ABC News - October 17

A violent start to the term of Mexico's new president raises questions about strategy, the army

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum, in just over three weeks in office, has inherited a whirlwind of violence that many say was set up by her predecessor's policy of not confronting drug cartels ...

World - ABC News - October 25

Pato O'Ward takes Mexico City by storm, proving the IndyCar driver can carry series in home country

IndyCar driver Pato O'Ward dazzled in Mexico City during the Formula 1 weekend and proved he's a big enough star to carry IndyCar into his native country for its own race

Sports - ABC News - October 28

Was Stone-Age Scandinavia Struck by Plague?

New research by geneticists hints at the deadly work of Yersinia pestis 5,000 years ago.

Health - The New York Times - 6 days ago

'Time for hugging, not kicking' - is it as bad as it seems for Palace?

Crystal Palace have suffered their worst start to a Premier League season since 1992-93 - but is it as bad as it seems?

Airport sparks debate with introduction of 'hug time' limit

An airport in New Zealand is asking travelers to limit their "hug times" in order to reduce congestion.

New Zealand Airport Puts Hugs on a Timer

The new rule at a New Zealand airport limits curbside embraces to three minutes, drawing worldwide commentary, from the indignant to the amused.

World - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Will weight-loss drugs help jobless get back into work?

Ministers are lauding the new generation of weight-loss drugs - but are they really the solution?

Shooting survivor defies the odds after taking bullet to the brain

A first date ends in a shooting. One makes it out alive. Doctors say the chances of recovery are low. How did Chris Smith defy the odds?

Man grazed by bullet recounts moments before Orlando Halloween shooting

A man whose head was grazed by a bullet described the moments leading up to when a gunman opened fire during Halloween celebrations in Orlando and killed two people. Anthony Berry said he and his ...

Fortnite's Eminem Minigun Spits Out Bullets And Lyrics In Leaked Clip

In a matter of days, Shady will be back in Fortnite, packing a minigun firing out bullets and fire Eminem lyrics. A new leaked clip of the weapon in action--that's set to arrive November 7 in the ...

Tech - GameSpot - 3 days ago

Racism, snipers’ bullets and Elon Musk: the Trump campaign in 10 moments

Trump’s campaign was possibly one of the most extreme, with violent rhetoric and a profound sense of grievance, but he resonated with enough people to win. US election 2024 – latest updates US ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Are Black voters abandoning the Democratic party? | Steve Phillips

Polls that show Kamala Harris losing Black support have Democrats in a panic. The reality is more complicated. Are Black voters gravitating towards Donald Trump in meaningful numbers? Recent polls ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

The Doctors Saving Lives in a Secret Bunker on Ukraine's Front

Ukraine is building a new type of field hospital to protect patients and staff from Russia’s bombardments.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 24

Cuddle time capped: Airport puts a 3-minute limit on goodbye hugs

An airport in New Zealand is implementing a maximum time just three minutes for loved ones to say goodbye to their relatives with a hug.

New Zealand airport shocked by interest in its 3-minute cap on hugs

Officials at New Zealand's Dunedin International Airport are "surprised how much global interest" a time-limit on curbside farewell embraces has garnered.

New Zealand airport puts three-minute cap on farewell hugs

A New Zealand airport is capping the time people can spend hugging goodbye in the car drop-off zone. CBS Mornings' Tony Dokoupil has more.

DeepMind and Hugging Face release SynthID to watermark LLM-generated text

SynthID makes subtle changes to LLM-generated text to create a statistical signature while preserving the quality of the output.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 25

Tearful Adele hugs Celine Dion at Las Vegas show

Fans could be heard clapping and cheering as the two icons met at Caesars Palace.

Does the EU have a strategy for gas?

One of the largest US LNG producers is pitching flexible contracts to help the bloc diversify its energy mix

World - Financial Times - October 29

Behind the Brand: ‘This Is Strategy’ by Seth Godin

It doesn’t matter how fast you’re going if you’re headed in the wrong direction.

Business - Inc. - October 30

Two Decades of Sustainable Growth Strategies

Four pillars to take you from startup to stability.

Business - Inc. - 6 days ago

Migrants selling fruit and candy in New York's subway are plagued by fear and uncertainty

A migrant woman from Ecuador told NBC News she has to bring her daughter with her to sell fruit on the subway because she has nowhere else to leave her.

Long before Helene, IV fluid shortages plagued hospitals

Years before Hurricane Helene shut down a critical intravenous fluid facility in North Carolina, sparking concerns in hospitals across the country, many common IV fluids were already in short ...

His defiance gone, Lincoln Riley struggles to explain USC's latest devastating loss

Lincoln Riley falls under the .500 mark for the first time in his coaching career as Maryland rallies late to send USC to its third consecutive loss.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 20

Power outages plague Cuba as Hurricane Oscar adds to island's woes

Millions of Cubans were enduring electricity blackouts as the government struggled to restore services. Hurricane Oscar, striking the east as a Category 1 storm, added to the disruption.

N.Y.C. Housing Voucher Program Is ‘Plagued With Problems,’ Audit Says

Thomas DiNapoli, the New York State comptroller, found that management lapses had caused delays for people who needed permanent housing.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 31

In cartel-plagued Mexican cities authorities warn adults not to wear masks on Halloween

World - Yahoo News - 5 days ago

In cartel-plagued Mexican cities authorities warn adults not to wear masks on Halloween

Halloween is gaining ground in Mexico, but in a country so wracked by drug cartel violence, there have been real fears about ghosts, ghouls and skeletons walking the streets

World - ABC News - 5 days ago

Mystery surrounds 'terrible' smell plaguing city's bus station

Passengers have been complaining about the mystery odour at Leeds City Bus Station for several days.

Stein defeats scandal-plagued Robinson in North Carolina gubernatorial race

North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein (D) will become the next governor of the state, defeating controversial Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson (R), Decision Desk HQ projects. Stein’s win does not come ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Inflation Still Plagues Restaurants, Services, and Housing, Even as National Rate Declines

The personal consumption expenditures index, which tracks spending on many everyday household needs, shows stubbornly high prices, even as the Fed’s overall rate edges back to its 2 percent target.

Business - Inc. - 3 hours ago

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World - Yahoo News - October 14

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