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Business - MarketWatch
Gen Z investors — and this surprising age bracket — are doubling down on tech stocks
A survey found that 68% of Gen Z and 55% of Silent Generation investors increased their positions in tech stocks in the third quarter.54 minutes ago -
World - The Guardian
‘There is a sense of safety here’: the artists keeping culture alive in Kharkiv
War has created a ‘new era of collaboration’ among the Ukrainian city’s creatives, with artists, poets and curators working together. People living in the frontline Ukrainian city of Kharkiv have ...2 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Tennis star and style icon Lea Pericoli dies aged 89
The formidable Italian player made it to Wimbledon three times, turning heads with every outfit.3 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Akala: rapper, author, public intellectual – and friend of Angelina Jolie?
Since their appearance together at the Venice film festival, there has been much speculation about the pair. As the A-list stars assembled at the Venice film festival this autumn, there were few ...4 hours ago -
World - Financial Times
China’s stock rally for the ages shows power of crowds
Market shunned by foreign investors suddenly skyrockets7 hours ago - China -
Top stories - The New York Times
A Deluge of Rain Poured Out of the Heavens. But There’s Still No Drinking Water.
City officials have refused to provide estimates of when the devastated water system in Asheville, N.C., will be back in operation.9 hours ago -
Top stories - ABC News
Former owner of water buffalo that roamed Iowa suburb for days pleads guilty
The owner of a water buffalo that ran loose in a Des Moines, Iowa, suburb for days in August has pleaded guilty for having an animal at large9 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
How traveling can help slow down aging, according to a study
A new study from the Edith Cowan University in Australia says leisurely travel can help slow down the aging process by helping to "alleviate chronic stress, dampen over-activation of the immune ...10 hours ago -
Tech - VentureBeat
Why MFA alone won’t protect you in the age of adversarial AI
While MFA is still critical in identity verification, experts say it should be just a small piece of the authentication process.14 hours ago -
Health - The New York Times
As America’s Marijuana Use Grows, So Do the Risks
The drug, legal in much of the country, is widely seen as nonaddictive and safe. For some users, these assumptions are dangerously wrong.14 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
French judge in mass rape case to allow public to see video evidence
A French judge in the trial of dozens of men accused of raping an unconscious woman decided to allow the public to see some video recordings of the alleged rapes.14 hours ago - France -
Business - Inc.
Safety Regulator Starts Probe Into 360,000 Ford SUVs Over Braking Issues
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration inquiry covers some Ford Edge crossovers from model years 2015-2017.18 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
Thames Water risks falling behind on crucial equity raise, potential investors warn
Interested shareholders say they have been unable to access the books as troubled utility races to raise cash18 hours ago -
Tech - GameSpot
Dragon Age: The Veilguard Has Gone Gold
A decade can seem like an eternity in the video game industry, and especially for fans who are eagerly awaiting the next game in a franchise. EA and BioWare released Dragon Age: Inquisition in ...18 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Why the dockworker strike was really an aging-workforce issue
Port strike’s perfect storm: An aging workforce, automation, and the next-generation labor crisis19 hours ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
WNBA playoffs: Lynx eschew superteam model to build with undervalued assets
Minnesota put the right complementary players around star Napheesa Collier and look to take the lead in the WNBA semifinals Friday night.19 hours ago - WNBA -
Top stories - The New York Times
Oliver Sacks Archive Heads to the New York Public Library
The voluminous papers of the celebrated neurologist include letters, notebooks, drafts and other traces of a man who couldn’t stop writing.19 hours ago - New York -
Politics - The Hill
Senate Democrats press DOJ to prosecute Boeing executives over passenger safety
Democratic Sens. Elizabeth Warren (Mass.) and Richard Blumenthal (Conn.) urged the Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate Boeing executives in a letter Wednesday, accusing the company of ...20 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Severe flooding in Thailand forces evacuation of elephant sanctuary
BANGKOK — A well-known elephant sanctuary in Thailand appealed for help on Friday after torrential flash floods forced the evacuation of about 100 elephants.21 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Watch: The dashcam footage that has helped police prosecute drivers
More people are being prosecuted for dangerous driving thanks to a huge increase in footage submitted to police by the public.23 hours ago -
World - Financial Times
The Big Question: does age matter in politics?
This week, the FT asks readers whether they care about how old leaders are23 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Delivering safe care a 'challenge' in A&Es, doctor warns
The Royal College of Emergency Medicine warns the government's winter planning is not doing enough.Yesterday -
World - Financial Times
How climate risk will complicate central bankers’ jobs
Severe weather events are intensifying and so too are their economic impactsYesterday - Climate -
Lifestyle - The New York Times
Risking a Friendship on the Dance Floor
Emil Weinstein and Dr. Alix Masters took things to the next level with Lil Jon and the East Side Boyz playing in the background.Yesterday -
Top stories - The New York Times
For Companies in China, Pulling Out of Xinjiang Poses ‘Messy Dilemma’
Beijing’s investigation of the parent of Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, which stopped buying goods from Xinjiang, has put global firms in a difficult position.Yesterday - China -
Business - The New York Times
Senators Urge Justice Dept. to Hold Boeing Executives Accountable for Safety
In a letter, Senators Elizabeth Warren and Richard Blumenthal criticized the Justice Department after continued episodes with the company’s planes.Yesterday -
Top stories - NBC News
Benefits of adding fluoride to water may be waning, new research suggests
The widespread use of toothpaste and mouthwashes with added fluoride in recent decades appears to have diminished the health benefits of water fluoridation, according to a new study.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Helene survivors face new dangers from contaminated water, mold
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story The need for clean water after Helene With Hurricane Helene dissipated, the recovery process is underway. ...Yesterday -
World - Financial Times
Warning over tax self-assessment ‘time bomb’
Newly self-employed advised to check need to register as deadline loomsYesterday -
Tech - VentureBeat
DreamWorld playtest of AI text-to-3D-asset generation coming to Steam
DreamWorld announced that it is launching a playtest on Steam where it shows it can use AI to generate 3D assets based on text prompts.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Authorities warn of scams in wake of Helene
Multiple federal agencies have warned of scams in the wake of the destruction of Hurricane Helene. “The impact of disasters affecting our citizens are not just from the events themselves, but also ...Yesterday -
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Top stories - CBS News
Workers criticize safety response after deadly flooding at Tennessee factory
Employees at Impact Plastics in Tennessee recount terrifying moments as floodwaters overtook their workplace during Hurricane Helene. Two workers have been confirmed dead, four remain missing, and ...Yesterday -
World - The Wall Street Journal
Israel's Invasion Gamble Risks a Quagmire in Lebanon
Hezbollah is reeling, but Israel’s strategy for restoring its own security remains murky.Yesterday - Israel -
Politics - The Hill
Helene’s health risks include contaminated water and mold: Doctors
Floodwater with sewage or other harmful contaminants in it can lead to infectious diseases, according to an epidemiologist.2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Nearly one-third of car owners are under water: Survey
More car owners are finding themselves owing more on their loans than their cars are worth, says the survey.2 days ago