The Tsetse Fly, Blood Meals and African Sleeping Sickness

Voters in 3 red states cast ballots on paid sick leave

The coronavirus pandemic underscored the importance of paid sick leave, a benefit to help workers and their families when they fall ill. Now voters in Missouri, Nebraska and Alaska are deciding ...

‘There’s so much confrontation’: Valencians sick of political bickering after Spain’s floods

A week on from deluge that devastated the town of Chiva, morale is low and there is anger as politicians play familiar blame game. Everyone in Chiva has their own memories of what happened here a ...

World - The Guardian - 11 hours ago

Meta fires staff for abusing $25 meal credits

Workers used benefits to buy acne pads, wine glasses and laundry detergent

Business - Financial Times - October 17

"Three Meals": Arizona voters weigh in on immigration

Ed O'Keefe speaks with Arizona voters about immigration, just two weeks ahead of the election. Polling shows a close race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, with few undecided voters on this ...

The Inn at Little Washington Offers a Break From Partisanship

The Inn at Little Washington, just over an hour away from D.C., is neutral ground for celebrities, foodies and politicians — regardless of party affiliation.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - 2 days ago

"Three Meals": Pennsylvania voters voice key concerns

In Pennsylvania, where electoral votes could tip the scale, voters discuss issues shaping their decisions in this unpredictable race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.

Election Day freebies and discounted meals, rides and more

From Krispy Kreme doughnuts to Johnny Rickets' shakes, businesses across the country are offering deals to voters.

This $350 Oura Ring 4 Tracks Your Sleep. Is It Worth the Splurge?

The $350 Oura Ring 4 looks sleek and cool, and it may be useful for data-hungry health enthusiasts. But it failed this sleep-deprived parent.

Tech - The New York Times - October 18

Carrie Series Is Coming To Prime Video Via Doctor Sleep Director

Stephen King's 1974 novel Carrie has already had three adaptations in the last 50 years, and now a fourth adaptation may be on the way. Horror maven Mike Flanagan is developing Carrie as a TV ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 21

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