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‘Evolution not revolution’: Can the private sector help cut NHS waiting lists?
Keir Starmer has vowed to make better use of existing capacity to reduce massive backlogFinancial Times - Jan. 6 -
China’s yuan hits 16-month low amid fears over Trump tariffs
CSI 300 blue-chip stock index also trades weakly, hitting its lowest point since September. China’s currency hit a 16-month low on Monday, despite efforts by the central bank and stock exchanges to ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
Chinese Vessel Cuts Taiwan Internet Cable in Apparent Sabotage
The incident caused only minimal disruption of service but sent a message about the vulnerability of the island and its internet.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 6 -
Alphabeats and SleepScore Labs team on data for mental performance tech
Alphabeats, which provides mental performance for athletes, has partnered with sleep measurement firm SleepScore Labs.VentureBeat - Jan. 6 -
Intel unveils new Core Ultra processors with 2X to 3X performance on AI apps
Intel unveiled new Intel Core Ultra 9 processors today at CES 2025 with as much as two or three times the edge performance on AI apps.VentureBeat - Jan. 6 -
Microsoft Says AI Will Lead To Job Losses, Invests $80 Billion In The Tech
Microsoft has doubled down on its plan to invest $80 billion into artificial technologies in 2025, while at the same time admitting that advancements to the technology will lead to job losses. This ...GameSpot - Jan. 6 -
France signals fewer spending cuts and tax rises ahead of budget talks
Economy minister seeks to ‘protect growth’ with slightly higher deficit target for 2025Financial Times - Jan. 6 -
‘Financial suffocation’: Argentina’s medics fear impact of Milei’s chainsaw cuts
Workers at main paediatric hospital say quality of care is threatened by president’s economic policy. The Garrahan paediatric hospital in Buenos Aires swarms with patients, parents and medical ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
Seahawks' Geno Smith on track for $6 million bonus after four-TD performance in Week 18 win over Rams
The QB hit several salary escalatorsCBS Sports - Jan. 6 -
Film concerts: Performing movie music live
An increasingly popular symphony orchestra concert is a screening of a movie such as "Jaws" accompanied by a live performance of the music—reeling in new audiences to the concert hall.CBS News - Jan. 5 -
Burning waste is not the way to move the UK towards a circular economy | Letters
A recycling target of 65% by 2035 won’t stop our reliance on incineration. The key lies in eco-design. Half of England’s waste is now being burned, at astronomical expense to local councils (“ ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
ECB has been too slow to cut rates, Eurozone economists warn
Almost half of analysts polled by the FT accuse rate-setters of being ‘behind the curve’Financial Times - Jan. 5 -
She wrote Carter a letter when she was 4. Now, she's director of his library.
Dr. Meredith Evans says Jimmy Carter's compassion and authenticity are woven throughout the museum, starting with his childhood in the rural farm communities of Plains and nearby Archery.CBS News - Jan. 4 -
ATF chief warns that agency cuts could result in dire consequences
Congressional Republicans proposed $188 million in cutbacks to the agency this year, alleging the ATF overreaches and places too many restrictions, including on pistol braces.CBS News - Jan. 4 -
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Saturday Sessions: Franz Ferdinand performs "Night Or Day"
The band Franz Ferdinand formed in Glasgow, Scotland in 2002, then released their self-titled debut album two years later. Their fame skyrocketed, and in the past 20 years, they've released five ...CBS News - Jan. 4 -
Saturday Sessions: Franz Ferdinand performs "Audacious"
The band Franz Ferdinand formed in Glasgow, Scotland in 2002, then released their self-titled debut album two years later. Their fame skyrocketed, and in the past 20 years, they've released five ...CBS News - Jan. 4 -
Saturday Sessions: Franz Ferdinand performs "Bar Lonely"
The band Franz Ferdinand formed in Glasgow, Scotland in 2002, then released their self-titled debut album two years later. Their fame skyrocketed, and in the past 20 years, they've released five ...CBS News - Jan. 4 -
Letters to Sports: LeBron James' longevity could prove costly for Lakers
Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section share their thoughts and opinions on LeBron James, USC football and UCLA men's basketball.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 4 -
Polyphenols: the natural chemicals that could give you a small waist, healthy heart and low blood pressure
Can the compound found in plants slow the ageing process and help tackle Alzheimer’s? Food writer Giulia Crouch finds out . . . . There’s a new buzzword in town when it comes to health: ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
Microsoft expects to spend $80 billion on AI-enabled data centers in fiscal 2025
Over half of Microsoft's $80 billion in spending will take place in the U.S., Microsoft Vice Chair and President Brad Smith wrote in a Friday blog post.CNBC - Jan. 4 -
Violent crime in DC at 30-year low
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for DC announced a 35 percent reduction in violent crime on Friday, touting the success of violence interruption programs and interventions from law enforcement. “The ...The Hill - Jan. 4 -
Streeting to unveil extra funding for English hospitals that cut waiting times fastest
Health secretary’s move intended to push NHS leaders to achieve government’s 18-week non-urgent treatment ‘milestone’Financial Times - Jan. 4 -
Green Beret behind Cybertruck attack wrote letter signaling mental health crisis
There's mounting evidence that the Tesla Cybertruck bombing at the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas was in fact a public display of a private tragedy.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Microsoft expects to spend $80 billion on AI-enabled data centers over next 12 months
Microsoft plans to spend $80 billion in fiscal 2025 on the construction of data centers that can handle artificial intelligence workloads, the company said in a Friday blog post.NBC News - Jan. 3 -
Neil Young reverses decision on canceled Glastonbury performance
The 79-year-old rock legend said he'll perform at this year's Glastonbury festival after announcing earlier that he'd pulled out.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 3 -
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German artists sign open letter against TV show host accused of sexism
Choice of Thilo Mischke, author of Around the World In 80 Women, for ARD’s flagship arts show criticised. More than 100 prominent German writers and artists have signed an open letter refusing to ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
Covid surges across US after holidays amid low booster uptake
Test positivity, emergency room visits, hospitalizations and deaths are increasing as expert warns: ‘It’s still dangerous’. . Covid is once again surging across the US after an unusual relative ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
Marine killed in WWII accounted for after sending ominous letter home
Robert Van Heck's family receieved an ominous letter from the Marine just minutes before learning he was killed, according to a news article.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Microsoft May Bring "All Their Big Games" To PS5, Analyst Says
According to a veteran video game industry analyst, 2025 could be the year that Microsoft goes "all-in" on bringing its Xbox games to other platforms, including PlayStation 5. Microsoft, of course, ...GameSpot - Jan. 3 -
Johnson job performance slips among Republicans: survey
Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) job performance is slipping among Republicans, according to a new survey. An Economist/YouGov poll conducted between Dec. 21 and Dec. 24 and released on Thursday ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Sabres Hit New Low In Latest Epic Collapse
The Sabres suffered another ugly loss, this time to the Avalanche.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3 -
Chinese stock market slump deepens with bond yields hitting record lows as PBOC reportedly signals rate cuts
Economic data on tap appeared thin on Friday, while investors in Asia continue to assess China's monetary easing policy, political chaos in South Korea.CNBC - Jan. 3 -
Steph's latest historic performance leaves Warriors, 76ers in awe
Steph Curry, with a heavily taped sprained right thumb, put on an epic show Thursday night that made Dennis Schröder glad he is his teammate now.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3 -
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Letter Carrier Is Fatally Stabbed at a Bodega in Harlem
The police had a person of interest in custody, but no charges had been filed. Investigators did not identify the victim.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
Slovakia threatens to cut benefit for Ukrainians
A dispute between Slovakia and Ukraine over Russian natural gas transit has been escalating.BBC News - Jan. 2