Saudi Arabia narrowly fails in bid to win a seat on UN human rights council
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Tech - Wired
The Influence of the US Far Right on Ireland Is Growing
Former KKK members, the founder of the antisemitic Goyim Defense League, and a QAnon promoter are all advising Irish far-right communities, which are increasingly looking to the US for inspiration.25 minutes ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Netflix bid to fit One Day plaque in Edinburgh condemned
A heritage watchdog says the planned plaque would be marking a show that was "no masterpiece".41 minutes ago - Netflix -
World - ABC News
AP PHOTOS: Human towers rise skyward in Spain's Catalonia as part of cultural pride
Dozens of people squeeze together, pressing as tight as they can get. The stronger the foundation they build, the less likely their human tower will collapse. As children and others climb, they ...43 minutes ago -
Sports - ESPN
Breaking down the WNBA Finals: Is this the year the Liberty win it all?
Minnesota dominated New York in the regular season. Can they do it again in the WNBA Finals? Will the weight of a first title overwhelm the Liberty?1 hour ago - WNBA -
Top stories - BBC News
The Papers: '£25bn tax bomb' and 'Tory fight veers right'
The potential cost of staving off austerity and the Tory leadership race dominate the papers.2 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Saudi Arabia narrowly fails in bid to win a seat on UN human rights council
The country had faced a campaign from rights groups who accused it of being ‘unfit to serve on the Human Rights Council’. Saudi Arabia narrowly failed in its bid to win a seat on the United Nations ...4 hours ago - United Nations -
Business - The New York Times
Donald L. Barlett, 88, Dies; Prizewinning Reporter Bared Corruption
Over four decades, he and his colleague James B. Steele at The Philadelphia Inquirer gained renown for resourceful, often explosive investigative journalism.4 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Eurovision failed to support us amid rows, winner says
Swiss singer Nemo says tensions over Israel's participation overshadowed the song contest in May.5 hours ago -
Sports - ESPN
Dodgers' Freeman scratched from must-win G4
First baseman Freddie Freeman was scratched from Game 4 as the Dodgers try to avoid elimination in their National League Division Series against the Padres.5 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Kylie Minogue: 'I told my team, I'm a despicable human being'
The pop star discusses backstage tensions, a surprise duet with Madonna and her love of word games.5 hours ago -
World - Financial Times
Biden-Netanyahu call fails to dispel doubts over US ability to sway Israel
Washington fears its ally will over-reach and that it requires a better long-term vision for its place in the Middle East6 hours ago - Israel -
Tech - VentureBeat
New technique makes RAG systems much better at retrieving the right documents
By adding knowledge of surrounding documents to document embeddings, you can make embedding models aware of the context of their applications.7 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Government to outline major overhaul of workers' rights
The deputy prime minister described a new bill as the "biggest upgrade to rights at work for a generation".7 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
UK ministers fire starting gun on landmark worker rights reform
Government softens proposal for day one protection from unfair dismissal as it sets out flagship package7 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Tech - Wired
25 Best Amazon Prime Day Hair Tool Deals to Shop Right Now (2024)
Some of the hottest styling gadgets are on sale for Big Deal Days—these are the WIRED Gear team’s favorites.7 hours ago -
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Man City lay down marker in win over 'rattled' Barca
Manchester City's victory over Barcelona was just the start of their Women's Champions League challenge - but it showed what they are capable of.7 hours ago - College Football -
Tech - The New York Times
Google Researchers Win Nobel Prize Amid Company’s Antitrust Battle
Two of the company’s A.I. researchers shared the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, just hours after the Justice Department started spelling out plans that could lead to its break up.7 hours ago - Google -
Business - CNBC
Amazon cashierless tech competitor Grabango shutters after failing to secure funding
Grabango had inked deals with grocers including Aldi and Giant Eagle, along with convenience store chains 7-Eleven and Circle K.8 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Biden rips Trump’s hurricane claims as 'un-American,' calls for him to stop
President Biden on Wednesday called former President Trump’s claims about Hurricane Milton hitting Florida “un-American” and said he should stop spreading disinformation about the government's ...8 hours ago - Joe Biden -
Top stories - BBC News
Human trafficking charges against Stagecoach tycoon are dropped
Dame Ann Gloag said the "malicious allegations" have been a devastating threat to her legacy.10 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Florida threatens news stations over ad in favor of abortion rights measure
FCC chair condemns state health department for sending cease-and-desists over spot supporting abortion rights. The Florida health department has fired off cease-and-desist letters to local news ...10 hours ago - Abortion -
Politics - The Hill
What Netanyahu should have conveyed to the international community at the UN
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech at the UN was criticized for its lack of strategic vision and its focus on the hostage situation in Gaza, which has resulted in the deaths of 51 ...11 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
How candidates can win Arizona
Arizona is a key swing state in the 2024 presidential race, with a growing population, a strong economy, and a unique geographic and economic landscape, and both campaigns should focus on the ...11 hours ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Dodgers do more than stay alive, they thrive in rout of Padres
Mookie Betts started the fun with a homer and LA ended up dominating with a bullpen game, setting up a decisive Game 5 in the NLDS.12 hours ago - MLB -
Top stories - NBC News
The science behind why people think they're right when they're so, so wrong
There may be a psychological reason why some people aren’t just wrong in an argument — they’re confidently wrong, according to a study in the journal Plos One.12 hours ago -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
GSK to Pay Over $2 Billion in Bid to End Most U.S. Zantac Lawsuits
GSK agreed to pay more than $2 billion to settle almost all remaining liability cases in the U.S. over allegations its discontinued heartburn medicine Zantac causes cancer.12 hours ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
In must-win Game 4, Phillies rolling with their guys
In a must-win situation, the Phillies are rolling with their guys in Game 4 of the NLDS.12 hours ago - MLB -
World - The Guardian
Former foreign policy adviser to three UK PMs appointed as UN aid chief
Tom Fletcher becomes sixth Briton in a row to take up post despite calls for it to be subject to open competition. A former foreign policy adviser to three prime ministers including Gordon Brown ...12 hours ago - United Kingdom -
World - Financial Times
Post Office battling to win trust of staff after IT scandal, CEO admits
Nick Read says state-owned company ‘not getting through to everybody’ as workers continue to report problems13 hours ago -
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Politics - The Hill
46 percent in Florida poll say they will vote for abortion rights amendment
Less than half of the likely electorate in Florida say they would vote for an amendment that would legalize abortion up to the point of fetal viability, according to a New York Times and Siena ...13 hours ago - Abortion -
World - Financial Times
Italy’s single women fight for the right to IVF
Currently the government only permits heterosexual, married women to undergo treatment14 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
What will it take for Ukraine to ‘win’?
There is only one way to ensure that Russia’s territorial aggrandizement does not spell strategic defeat for Ukraine and the West.14 hours ago - Ukraine -
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Sports - CBS Sports
Quinn Ewers reclaims starting role for No. 1 Texas, but is benching Arch Manning the right move?
One has done it at a high level for three years, the other has arguably more upside -- Team Ewers vs. Team Manning will have to agree to disagree15 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Human Rights Campaign launching ad blitz for Harris, other Democrats
Human Rights Campaign (HRC) and its Equality Votes political action committee are launching a multimillion-dollar digital ad blitz aimed at reaching "equality voters" for the Harris-Walz ticket in ...15 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
How you know the Democrats think Trump is going to win
Predictions for the upcoming election suggest Donald Trump may win. Democrats' complaints about Electoral College bias hint at a potential loss.15 hours ago - Donald Trump -
World - The Guardian
Google DeepMind scientists and biochemist win Nobel chemistry prize
Demis Hassabis and John Jumper of DeepMind and computational biologist David Baker share prize for protein structure breakthroughs. Two scientists at Google DeepMind and an American biochemist have ...16 hours ago - Google -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Backstedt takes first pro win at Simac Ladies Tour
Britain's Zoe Backstedt claims a maiden professional win, finishing first on stage one of the Simac Ladies Tour.Yesterday -
Health - ABC News
Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun win Nobel Prize in medicine for discovery of microRNA
Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun win Nobel Prize in medicine for discovery of microRNA2 days ago