Two Students Created Face Recognition Glasses. It Wasn’t Hard.

A Boston man had a strange encounter at a subway station. A month later, he discovered he was the star of the students’ viral video.

Tech - The New York Times - October 24

Biden's latest student debt plan would create forgiveness path for borrowers facing financial ruin

The Biden administration introduced a proposal to deliver student loan forgiveness to millions of people experiencing devastating financial hardship.

Business - CNBC - October 25

Student protesters face potential Trump crackdown

Student protesters could be in the crossfire of the Trump administration’s crackdown on colleges, with activists increasingly concerned about freedom of speech for pro-Palestinian advocates. ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Bowen: Iran faces hard choices between risks of escalation or looking weak

International editor Jeremy Bowen examines what Iran's response might be to Israel's latest attack.

Biden Administration Floats Student Loan Relief for Borrowers Facing Hardship

The proposal, which faces tough legal prospects, would offer forgiveness to millions of borrowers who are unable to pay back their loans because of financial setbacks.

Business - The New York Times - October 26

The superpower glass ceiling

Failure to elect a female leader is not a uniquely American problem

Business - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Two former Penn State football players are facing rape charges

Two former Penn State football players facing felony rape charges are free on bond while they await their next hearing

Sports - ABC News - October 24

Spain’s deadly floods and droughts are two faces of the climate crisis coin

Scientists say violent weather battering Mediterranean is a harbinger of what the rest of Europe can soon expect. Residents of Chiva, a small town on the outskirts of Valencia, can expect a grim ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

Two of President-elect Trump's Cabinet picks face sexual misconduct allegations

CBS News has learned President-elect Trump's choice to lead the Department of Defense, Fox News host Pete Hegseth, paid a settlement to a woman who accused him of sexual assault in 2017. Hegseth's ...

Diddy faces more than two dozen lawsuits as he sits in jail

Criminal charges against the 54-year-old could land him in prison - and the list of accusers is growing

Student-loan borrowers facing financial hardship could get debt forgiveness — if Biden’s new plan survives

Student-loan borrowers struggling financially may have a path toward debt relief if the Biden administration gets its way.

Business - MarketWatch - October 25

Adopted children to have closer contact with birth families

"Letterbox" contact is outdated, a report says, and face-to-face contact should be encouraged, if safe.

'This kid just won’t give up': Student who practiced alone for 2-plus years ready to answer Arizona State's call for a kicker

For more than two years Nolan Krinsky practiced on his own, hoping for an opportunity to make the Arizona State football team. Wednesday, he finally gets his shot.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 22

Shaina Taub on making Broadway history and "TIME 100 Next" recognition

Broadway's Shaina Taub made history with her hit musical Suffs, earning her a Tony for both best book and best score. She's been named to the TIME100 Next list and collaborated with Elton John on ...

Was Kamala Harris a Victim of the Glass Cliff?

Was Harris nominated precisely because the situation was hopeless and she was the only one willing to fight the battle? Or could she have won?

Business - Inc. - November 8

Judge vs. Ohtani in the World Series is a once-in-a-generation event

Two larger-than-life superstars sharing baseball's biggest stage rarely happens.

Sports - ESPN - October 25

What is going on in Utah? After two decades of consistency, Utes face uncertain future amid disappointing 2024

Utah came into the year as the favorite to win the Big 12. Now the Utes are 1-4 in conference play and hoping to make a bowl game

Sports - CBS Sports - October 30

Why Meta and Snap are spending billions on AR glasses

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Snap CEO Evan Spiegel are betting big that augmented-reality glasses will replace the smartphone.

Business - CNBC - October 24

How to make a pumpkin spice martini that's fall in a glass

In the "The Dish Recipe," J.M. Hirsch shares his autumn-inspired pumpkin spice martini from his new book, "Freezer Door Cocktails." This easy, ready-to-pour drink brings the perfect seasonal flavor ...

Eric Morecambe's glasses among items to be auctioned

The collection features personal photos, letters and other bits of memorabilia from the comedy legend.

Tariffs are hard work

The uncertainty surrounding Trump’s trade policies

World - Financial Times - November 12

Recognition at last for Tom Bacon, the scientist you’ve never heard of who helped put men on the moon

Cambridge home of the engineer who developed fuel system used on Apollo 11 is to receive a blue plaque. It has been nearly 70 years since Francis Thomas Bacon developed a source of clean green ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

The Inflation Factor: It Wasn’t Just the Economy

How inflation and economic concerns drove voter sentiment.

Business - Inc. - November 6

Why it’s hard to box in the wealthy on tax

Budget measures and missed opportunities show difficulty of raising large sums from highly mobile executives

World - Financial Times - October 30

A College Football Cinderella Ditched a Glass Slipper for a Steel-Toe Boot

A player who squats 605 pounds and runs fast enough to earn a speeding ticket in a school zone is the face of Boise State.

Sports - The New York Times - October 23

Even Realities G1 Smart Glasses Review: Superb Display, But Slow Info

These new augmented reality glasses show so much promise, it's like they posses super powers for specs. But there's a familiar problem.

Tech - Wired - October 25

How "Pair Eyewear" brings affordable customization to prescription glasses

Sophia Edelstein, co-founder and co-CEO of eyewear company "Pair," joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to share how her brand is transforming the eyewear industry.

EssilorLuxottica bets on glasses replacing smartphones as value hits €100bn

Eyewear giant chief Francesco Milleri says wearable technology developed with Meta will fuel growth

Business - Financial Times - November 1

The agony of ketamine addiction: ‘I felt like I was peeing glass’

It is gen Z’s recreational drug of choice in the UK and US – and with rising use come big problems, including incontinence, bladder damage, renal failure, depression and extreme pain. The first ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

'Jeopardy!' contestant who got in-show apology responds to 'problematic' glasses clue

'Jeopardy!' player Heather Ryan said that the 'girls who wear glasses' clue on her episode was an 'odd choice' that made everybody 'a little uncomfortable.'

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 7

‘Africa in a glass’: Abidjan cocktail week mixes local flavours for global palates

Ivory Coast drinks festival aims to champion and change perceptions of alcohol made in the region. At an event in Abidjan in late October, Alexandre Quest Bede noticed someone staring at him. Then ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

The 2 female racers speeding to break NASCAR's glass ceiling

Two female racecar-driving teens are competing to win a NASCAR championship in the male-dominated motorsport. Brady Halbleib has more on their chase for victory.

China’s Baidu joins Meta in race to make AI-integrated smart glasses

Launch comes as Chinese internet groups jostle for dominance in hardware

Business - Financial Times - November 13

Trump and student loans

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story What Trump's win means for student loan forgiveness Advocates are now focusing ...

Politics - The Hill - November 8

An Appreciation: Fernando Valenzuela and Fernandomania

Fernando Valenzuela, who died on Tuesday at age 63, was a teenage phenomenon from Mexico who remade the Dodgers’ fan base and put his country on the baseball map.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 24

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