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UK gives asylum to son of Singapore founder over persecution claims
Lee Hsien Yang has alleged he faced oppression back home from the government his brother had led.Top stories - BBC News - October 23 -
A Messy Problem in Orderly Singapore: Keeping Track of Cats
The reversal of a 35-year ban on cats in public housing won’t be a quick fix for cat-related problems. It’s not even clear how many cats live in the city-state.World - The New York Times - 4 days ago -
A Singapore Shopping Guide to Peranakan Tiles, Shoes and More
If you’re visiting the city-state, here’s where you can see some of the most vivid Peranakan designs, including decorative tiles, beaded shoes, embroidery and jewelry.Lifestyle - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
Hug it out, but make it quick. New Zealand airport sets time limit on goodbyes
Travelers leaving the New Zealand city of Dunedin will have to keep their emotional farewells brief after a new three-minute time limit was imposed on goodbye hugs in the airport’s drop-off area in ...World - ABC News - October 22 -
This App Set Out to Fight Pesticides. After VCs Stepped In, Now It Helps Sell Them
Plantix started with the mission of making farming more environmentally friendly. So how did it end up selling the very products it wanted to fight against?Tech - Wired - October 24 -
Texas Chain Saw Massacre 4K Steelbook Movie And Game Collector's Set Is Out Now
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre 50th Anniversary Collector's Set ...Tech - GameSpot - October 28 -
Spurs F Jeremy Sochan out indefinitely with fractured thumb, set to undergo surgery
Jeremy Sochan left Monday's loss to the Clippers early after injuring his left thumb.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 5 -
Casper Ruud routs out-of-sorts Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets at ATP Finals
Norwegian claims milestone success in 6-1, 7-5 win Alexander Zverev beats Andrey Rublev 6-4, 6-4 Carlos Alcaraz made a stuttering start to the ATP Finals in Turin as he suffered a shock first ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
Controversial taunting call sets up go-ahead first-half TD in No. 4 Ohio State's win over No. 3 Penn State
PSU's Elliot Washington II was called for taunting after stepping over OSU's Carnell Tate.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 2 -
Arkansas' John Calipari, Ohio State's Jake Diebler among coaches set for success in Year 1 at new school
These five coaches are positioned to do well in their first season with their new programSports - CBS Sports - October 22 -
More 'targeted attacks' possible after ballot boxes set on fire in 2 states: Police
Authorities warned of the potential for more attacks on ballot boxes after a series of arson incidents in Oregon and Washington state.Top stories - ABC News - October 30 -
Deadly impact of abortion bans surface as 10 states set to vote on ballot measures
Residents of 10 states will vote on abortion-related ballot measures. A spate of recent reports have emerged about the life-threatening consequences of strict bans.Politics - NBC News - November 5 -
Oregon closes election phone line due to out-of-state misinformation
The Oregon secretary of state said it temporarily shut down an election phone line because the “system was overwhelmed” by out-of-state misinformation. The office said Thursday in a press release ...Politics - The Hill - October 17 -
Battleground states inundated with voting lawsuits weeks out from Election Day
Republicans have led the charge on pre-election litigation, targeting rules around mail voting, ballot drop boxes and voter roll purges, despite a lack of evidence of fraud.Politics - NBC News - October 23 -
State of 2024 race 13 days out from Election Day
While casting his ballot in his home state Wednesday, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz argued that former President Donald Trump will be all about retribution if he makes it back into the White House. Kadia ...Top stories - CBS News - October 23 -
Colleges left helpless as students rule out schools due to state politics
Colleges and universities find themselves increasingly trapped with the politics of the state where they reside. As state legislatures pass sweeping measures on everything from abortion to LGBTQ ...Politics - The Hill - October 24 -
Decision 2024: Steve Kornacki on the state of the race 1 week out
With Election Day one week away, NBC’s Steve Kornacki joins TODAY to break down where the presidential race stands and what the path to 270 looks like for Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. He also ...Politics - NBC News - October 29 -
Nevada politics expert predicts Harris will eke out a win in the state
A Nevada politics expert has predicted that Vice President Harris will narrowly clinch the Silver State in the 2024 presidential election. Jon Ralston, the CEO and editor of The Nevada Independent, ...Politics - The Hill - November 5 -
Retiring to another state for lower taxes? The hidden costs you need to know.
Moving can work out well financially, but there are some expenses that you may be overlookingBusiness - MarketWatch - 5 days ago -
More than 1,000 mariachis belt out classics like 'Cielito Lindo' in a Mexico City plaza
More than a 1,000 mariachis have gathered in Mexico City’s main plaza, strumming guitars and singing classics like “Cielito Lindo” to end a mariachi congress celebrating the musical formWorld - ABC News - 3 days ago -
More than 1,000 mariachis belt out classics like 'Cielito Lindo' in a Mexico City plaza
More than a 1,000 mariachis have gathered in Mexico City’s main plaza, strumming guitars and singing classics like “Cielito Lindo” to end a mariachi congress celebrating the musical formEntertainment - ABC News - 3 days ago -
Microsoft to roll out new autonomous AI agents next month, fending off challenge from Salesforce
Microsoft will allow organizations to create their own autonomous AI agents within Copilot starting next month.Business - CNBC - October 21 -
AMD’s stock stands out from other AI names. What that may say about the market.
AMD’s stock is the only one of select AI names with a lower forward multiple now than its five-year average.Business - MarketWatch - October 21 -
Microsoft to roll out new autonomous AI agents next month, fending off challenge from Salesforce
LONDON — Microsoft will allow businesses to start making their own autonomous artificial intelligence agents starting next month, taking the fight back to Salesforce, which introduced its own ...Top stories - NBC News - October 21 -
Claude AI tool can now carry out jobs like filling forms and booking trips, says creator
Anthropic says model is able to carry out computer tasks – as fears mount such technology will replace workers. An artificial intelligence startup backed by Amazon and Google says it has created an ...World - The Guardian - October 23 -
All Those Zoom AI Note-Taking Apps Have Gotten Out of Hand and Are Ruining Meetings
Technology is making it easier to skip meeting. That’s not necessarily a good thing for anyone.Business - Inc. - October 28 -
ByteDance’s AI can make your photos act out movie scenes — but is it too real?
ByteDance’s new AI tool, X-Portrait 2, transforms still photos into realistic video animations of famous movie scenes with uncanny detail, raising questions about the future of AI-driven animation ...Tech - VentureBeat - 6 days ago -
Mass production of genetically selected humans: inside a Pennsylvania pronatalist candidate’s fantasy city-state
Simone Collins espouses a philosophy in which voting rights would be linked to people’s contributions to society. When Simone Collins, a Republican running for a seat in Pennsylvania’s state ...World - The Guardian - November 3 -
Ohio State-Penn State: Top plays and takeaways from the Buckeyes' crucial win
It was a top-four matchup with huge stakes for the Big Ten and College Football Playoff. Here's the best from Buckeyes-Nittany Lions.Sports - ESPN - November 2 -
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Son of founder of modern Singapore says he is now a political refugee
Lee Hsien Yang, whose father Lee Kuan Yew founded modern Singapore, said Tuesday that he is now a political refugee under the U.N. Refugee Convention.Top stories - NBC News - October 22 -
Son of Singapore founder Lee Kuan Yew granted UK asylum
Lee Hsien Yang claims he and his family faced persecution at homeWorld - Financial Times - October 22 -
Son of Singapore’s First Prime Minister Says He Is Granted Asylum in the U.K.
Lee Hsien Yang accused his brother, a former prime minister, of persecuting him politically, inflaming the feud in Singapore’s first family.World - The New York Times - October 23
