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Speeding delivery e-bikes are a menace – but the solution isn't to push all cyclists into the road | Peter Walker
Birmingham’s plan to ban bikes from pedestrianised streets ignores the real problem of food couriers’ illegally souped-up cycles. Are cyclists a menace on a similar scale to street drinking and ...World - The Guardian - 6 hours ago -
China asks: what is an e-bike?
State bureaucracy makes the question more difficult than it may seemWorld - Financial Times - October 22 -
Policymakers push for solutions amid uncertain future of cities
Generation-defining challenges — including housing affordability, how to adapt to climate change and the bottoming out of commercial real estate in the wake of the pandemic — paint an uncertain ...Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago -
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Hurricane Milton pushed giant debris into homes, roads
Boulders that were apparently placed years back as a wave break to shield homes on the beach of Manasota Key, Florida, were pushed into town by Hurricane Milton. CBS News' Dave Malkoff has more as ...Top stories - CBS News - October 15 -
VPS hosting for e-commerce: Handle high traffic with speed and stability
CONTRIBUTOR CONTENT: E-commerce websites must handle high traffic volumes to support growing customer bases. Virtual private servers (VPS) host the hardware needed for high-traffic stores. ...Tech - VentureBeat - 4 days ago -
One year after 4 Pepperdine students were killed in high-speed crash, sorority sisters push for change
Thursday marks one year since four Pepperdine University students were struck and killed in a high-speed crash along Pacific Coast Highway.Top stories - NBC News - October 17 -
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Safe Code - All Safehouse Puzzle Solutions
Early into Call of Duty: Black Ops 6's campaign, you will be taken to your safehouse, where you can buy upgrades to gear up for missions. As you explore this mansion you may notice some places ...Tech - GameSpot - October 25 -
Here’s the deal: AI giants get to grab all your data unless you say they can’t. Fancy that? No, neither do I | Chris Stokel-Walker
Data is vital to AI systems, so firms want the right to take it and ministers may let them. We must wake up to the danger. Imagine someone drives up to a pub in a top-of-the-range sports car – a ...World - The Guardian - October 18 -
‘The Interview’ Podcast: Peter Singer
The controversial philosopher discusses societal taboos, Thanksgiving turkeys and whether anyone is doing enough to make the world a better place.Top stories - The New York Times - 5 hours ago -
Elon Musk, the world's richest man, is making an all-out push to reelect Trump
Elon Musk has donated more than $70 million to the pro-Trump political action committee he created in order to help reelect Trump in the 2024 presidential election.Top stories - CBS News - October 21 -
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Archibald 'happier on the bike' after freak injury
Katie Archibald says she feels "happier on the bike" ahead of her comeback from a freak injury at the track cycling World Championships.Top stories - BBC News - October 15 -
The Best Electric Bikes of 2024 That We've Tested and Reviewed
We tested the best electric bikes in every category: commuting, mountain biking, foldable, cruisers, and more.Tech - Wired - October 26 -
Students and parents swap the bus for biking to school together
Only 11% of students in the U.S. still bike to school. But in some cities, parents and their kids are skipping the bus and forming a caravan to bike to school together. Itay Hod has the story.Top stories - CBS News - 5 days ago -
Stellantis Car Deliveries Slump on U.S. Woes
Stellantis vehicle deliveries fell 20% in the third quarter as the Jeep and Ram-maker began to take measures to address excess inventory in the U.S.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 16 -
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Walmart and Amazon threaten US drugstores in prescription delivery
Launch of same-day services adds to pressure on struggling pharmacy chains such as CVS and WalgreensBusiness - Financial Times - October 22 -
Walmart Plans 30-Minute Prescription Deliveries
Medications, other merchandise, and groceries will all be available for rapid drop-off in 20 cities where the retailer is taking on Amazon’s new pharmacies.Business - Inc. - October 23 -
Bruins need a shakeup offensively; Could Lysell be a solution?
The Bruins are having trouble scoring goals to begin the 2024-25 NHL season. It's time to see if Fabian Lysell and/or Tyler Johnson can fix that.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 23 -
Republicans need real election solutions, not conspiracy theories
Too often, we see some in our party prioritizing unfounded claims about election security over the real, pressing issues that affect everyday Americans.Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago -
Aker Solutions Upbeat Despite Profit Miss
Aker Solutions reported below-forecast third-quarter results but said its outlook remained positive with high tender activity.Business - The Wall Street Journal - 2 days ago -
Eritrean cyclists in pursuit of inspirational Girmay
The next generation of Eritrean cyclists are aiming to emulate and surpass Biniam Girmay, who has attained several landmarks for Africa.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 3 days ago -
SpaceX Wants Starlink Data Speeds to be 10X Faster
The internet satellite network wants FCC permission to tweak some technical specs to achieve broadband-fast data speeds, which could change how remote businesses use the internet.Business - Inc. - October 16 -
SpaceX Has a Plan for Starlink to Hit Gigabit Speeds
Elon Musk's satellite internet company told the FCC that a few tweaks to its “orbital configuration and operational parameters” could result in nearly 10 times faster downloads.Tech - Wired - October 17 -
Tokyo Metro is not offering a high-speed ride
With longer-run growth prospects limited, investors should not count on a long-term rallyBusiness - Financial Times - October 23 -
Sources: Celtics to waive Walker, open 15th spot
The Boston Celtics are waiving guard Lonnie Walker IV, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Tuesday.Sports - ESPN - October 19 -
Why the Celtics elected to waive Lonnie Walker IV
Lonnie Walker IV impressed in camp, but several factors beyond his control led to the Celtics waiving him, writes Chris Forsberg.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 19 -
Round-the-world walker swims across Caspian Sea
The ex-paratrooper from Hull started his epic hike in 1998 and now hopes to finish next year.Top stories - BBC News - October 19 -
Man arrested in dog walker murder case
Police are questioning a man over the death of Anita Rose, who was found seriously injured in July.Top stories - BBC News - October 21 -
Man charged in dog walker murder case
A man is charged on suspicion of murder after the death of a woman who walking her dog.Top stories - BBC News - October 22 -
Peloton partners with Costco to sell Bike+ as it looks to reach young, wealthy customers
Peloton has been working to grow sales and stem its losses and has had to work harder to accomplish both of those goals as customer acquisition costs rise.Business - CNBC - October 22 -
Peloton partners with Costco to sell Bike+ as it looks to reach young, wealthy customers
Peloton’s stationary bikes will soon sell at Costco’s stores and on its website as the beleaguered fitness company looks for new ways to reach younger and affluent customers, Peloton is set to ...Top stories - NBC News - October 22 -
Rail Biking Lets You Ride the Rails Using Pedal Power
Rail-biking uses specially designed vehicles that are pedaled along disused railway lines. It’s easy and fun and uses existing tracks for recreation. One writer gave it a try in the Catskills.Top stories - The New York Times - October 22 -
The Tour de Parador: exploring Spain’s fabulous historic hotels by bike
A self-guided ride through La Mancha and Extremadura visits converted castles, monasteries and palaces. Plus: five more paradors not to missWorld - Financial Times - October 23 -
'How I led police to a thief and got my bike back'
A man from Dalston traces his stolen bike and leads the police to the door of the thief.Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago -
UK bike-makers hope quality will steer them round market potholes
Niche manufacturers from Moulton to Atherton follow low-volume, high-price strategy amid wider industry crisisWorld - Financial Times - 3 hours ago -
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 ...World - The Guardian - October 17 -
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Apple Intelligence Isn’t Ready to Wow You—Yet
Apple’s artificial intelligence features are finally rolling out today, but you might find yourself saying, “Is that it?”Tech - Wired - 4 days ago