Propelled by tech money, the menace of race science is back – and it’s just as nonsensical as ever | Adam Rutherford
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Politics - The Hill
Big Tech goes nuclear
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Propelled by tech money, the menace of race science is back – and it’s just as nonsensical as ever | Adam Rutherford
Once thought extinct after the fall of empire, this debunked practice has re-emerged with support from rogue experts and rich backers. “Civilisation is going to pieces … if we don’t look out the ...9 hours ago -
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Titans cutting Jamal Adams
Jamal Adams' brief tenure in Tennessee is coming to an end.10 hours ago - NFL -
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‘Race science’ group say they accessed sensitive UK health data
Exclusive: Fringe network recorded boasting of securing data from UK Biobank trove donated by 500,000 volunteers. Revealed: International ‘race science’ network secretly funded by US tech boss ...11 hours ago - United Kingdom -
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Breakdown of the 2024 presidential race with Election Day just weeks away
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Business - MarketWatch
How this money manager’s one-of-a-kind fund beats the market without Nvidia and other tech stocks
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World - The Guardian
Execution looms for Texas man allegedly convicted by ‘junk science’
Robert Roberson was convicted of killing daughter through ‘shaken baby syndrome’ – supporters say there was no crime. Robert Roberson , whom advocates say was wrongfully convicted of killing his ...14 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Four takeaways from Harris's combative first Fox interview
During a 25-minute sit-down, the US vice-president and the host frequently interrupted each other.16 hours ago -
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When Patriarchy Trumps Race
Despite his flaws, the former president’s ideas and style appeal to some Black men.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
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Open enrollment changes to save you money
It's open enrollment season and certain considerations to your health plan could help you save money on taxes and other costs. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger breaks down the best tips.Yesterday -
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Amazon announces first Kindle ever with color screen, retailing for $279
Amazon on Wednesday announced a new Kindle e-reader, and for the first time ever it has a color display.Yesterday - Amazon -
Business - Financial Times
Lebanon feels it is being punished for a decision Hizbollah made
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World - The Guardian
One-legged trousers: is this the most impractical fashion trend ever?
Models have been walking down the catwalk with one leg in, one leg out of their trousers. In the real world, the asymmetric look presents considerable challenges. Name: One-legged trousers.. ...Yesterday -
Business - Financial Times
UK to consult on ‘opt-out’ AI content scraping in blow to publishers
Decision follows months of lobbying from tech sector and creative industriesYesterday - United Kingdom -
World - The Guardian
Revealed: International ‘race science’ network secretly funded by US tech boss
Group promoting ‘dangerous’ scientific racism ideology teamed up with rightwing extremist, recordings reveal. ‘Race science’ group say they accessed sensitive UK health data . An international ...Yesterday -
Business - CNBC
Amazon announces first Kindle ever with color screen, retailing for $279
The company is refreshing its entire e-reader lineup, launching four new Kindle devices.Yesterday - Amazon -
Tech - Wired
Amazon’s New Kindle Lineup Includes the First-Ever Color Kindle
Amazon just announced four new Kindles, including a revamped Paperwhite, a more capable Scribe, and the first-ever color Kindle.Yesterday - Amazon -
Business - Inc.
Nvidia’s Almost the World’s Most Valuable Company but It’s Still Volatile As Ever
Nvidia’s volatility relative to the S&P 500 has doubled over the last decade even as its market cap soared.Yesterday -
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Analyzing the impact of gerrymandering on 2024 races
This election season, many voters are casting their ballots in legislative districts that have been newly redrawn to account for population changes based on the 2020 census. In some states, the ...2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
SBA loan program runs out of money
Click in for the latest from The Hill {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story SBA loan program runs out of money A federal program that provides disaster loans to ...2 days ago -
Tech - The New York Times
9 of the Most Celebrated Awards in Science Outside of Nobel Prizes
The Nobel Foundation offers prizes in only three scientific disciplines, but other awards have been created to honor scientists in different fields.2 days ago -
Business - CNBC
Amazon is using tech from a Khosla Ventures-backed startup to run robot warehouses at Whole Foods
Fulfil's technology will enable shoppers to purchase items that are not stocked at Whole Foods, such as Coca-Cola soda and Kellogg's cereals.2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Today’s Axis of Evil is bigger and more dangerous than ever
All these lethal interactions and collaborative efforts are operationalizing the mutual diplomatic and ideological declarations of a joint anti-U.S., anti-Western strategy.2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
At $1 trillion, Biden-Harris the most wasteful administration ever
The Biden-Harris administration has wasted more money than any other administration in modern history, with $1 trillion wasted on improper payments, and an additional $7.65 trillion in deficit ...2 days ago - Joe Biden -
Business - Inc.
Bradley Tusk Gets Real About Tech Regulations
Tusk made his name helping Uber plow through regulatory roadblocks. We asked him to forecast the future of regulation for AI, social media, and crypto.2 days ago -
Business - Inc.
Want to Raise More Resilient, Emotionally Healthy Kids? Science Says Always Respond to Their Pain or Illness Like This
Research shows what you say and do when your kids experience pain can make them much more resilient and able to overcome challenges as adults.2 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
The sperm donor bros of tech
Genetic largesse from some of Silicon Valley’s elite appears to be a mix of narcissism, altruism and dreams of immortality2 days ago -
Sports - The New York Times
Why This Could Be the Worst Wizards Team Ever
Washington went 15-67 a year ago. It could get even more dire, a columnist for The Athletic writes.3 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Is the National Flood Insurance Program running out of money?
The damage from Hurricanes Milton and Helene is expected to cost tens of billions of dollars. The primary option for millions of Americans facing storm damage is the National Flood Insurance ...3 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Why pickles and ice-cream? The science of strangely specific pregnancy cravings
Salty or sweet, nutritional or not – there may be hankerings for unexpected foods when pregnant but beware the old adage of eating for two. Fish burgers. Pineapple iced doughnuts. Spicy beef wonton ...3 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
State of the Race: A Close Race Gets Closer
There’s no sign that a deluge of surveys from Republican-aligned firms is meaningfully affecting the polling averages.3 days ago -
Business - Inc.
Science Says Marrying the Right Person Can Make You Richer and More Successful. But Will It Make You Healthier?
Research shows spending your life with the right person can make a huge financial difference, but can also have a dramatic impact on your health.3 days ago -
Lifestyle - The New York Times
Will Leopard Print Ever Go Out of Style?
A reader is puzzled by the popularity of animal print in women’s fashion. Our critic offers an explanation for its appeal.3 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
What we learned as Warriors' red-hot shooting propels preseason win
The Warriors' continued focus on the 3-point shot resulted in another preseason victory as Golden State defeated the Detroit Pistons 111-93 at Chase Center on Sunday.3 days ago - NBA -
Tech - ABC News
PHOTO COLLECTION: Science SpaceX Starship Launch
This is a collection of photos chosen by AP photo editors.3 days ago - SpaceX -
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SpaceX launches, recovers most powerful rocket ever built
SpaceX on Sunday launched the world's most powerful rocket and successfully recovered its first stage booster. Elise Preston has more on the achievement.4 days ago - SpaceX