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Top stories - BBC News
The Papers: 'UK warns Israel' and 'staff to get more rights'
UK concern over the conflict in the Middle East escalating even further makes headlines on Saturday.2 hours ago - Israel -
Top stories - BBC News
The racist AI deepfake that fooled and divided a community
Almost a year after a fake clip of a high school principal went viral, the impact on an American town lingers.6 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Harris gets October Surprise
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Harris buoyed by strong jobs report, port strike end An expectation-smashing jobs ...7 hours ago - Kamala Harris -
Business - Financial Times
US strikes Houthi targets in Yemen as fears grow of wider Mideast war
Joe Biden defends Israel’s right to defend itself as it escalates offensive against Hizbollah in Lebanon8 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.9 hours ago -
Business - The New York Times
U.S. Hiring Surges, Surpassing Expectations
The labor market bounced back in September, adding 254,000 jobs, a sign that economic growth remains solid. The unemployment rate fell to 4.1 percent.12 hours ago -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
U.S. Ports Reopen After Dockworkers End Strike
Companies sweeten contract offer to a 62% wage increase to reopen ports from Maine to Texas.13 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Hurricane Helene's effect on the U.S. economy
Ripple effects from Hurricane Helene are already hitting American wallets as victims wait for basic needs from the federal government. Ryan Sweet, chief U.S. economist for Oxford Economics, joined ...13 hours ago -
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Business - Inc.
U.S. Port Strike Suspended After Tentative Agreement
A 63 percent wage increase for East and Gulf Coast longshoremen helped halt the walkout, which threatened to damage the national economy had it continued.15 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
It’s harder for white-collar workers to find a job these days. AI tools aren’t making it any easier.
Companies are increasingly leaning on AI tools in hiring. Candidates are using the same technology to beat the algorithm and get eyes on their résumé. It’s a “may the best AI win” situation, as one ...16 hours ago -
Tech - Wired
AI's Big Gift to Society Is … Pithy Summaries?
Companies keep rolling out AI features that boil down various kinds of text. They're making us dumber.16 hours ago -
World - ABC News
Technical problem at German air traffic control causes delays and some cancellations
A technical problem at Germany’s air traffic control agency has caused disruptions, with some flights canceled at Frankfurt Airport, the country’s biggest17 hours ago -
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Business - Financial Times
Stopping the great AI energy squeeze will need more than data centres
Innovative solutions require joined up government, which is currently in short supply19 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
European IPO Revival Still Lags Behind U.S.
Europe’s market for initial public offerings got off to a lively start in the fourth quarter, winding down a better year for new listings, though levels continue to lag the average and trail the U.S.20 hours ago - Europe -
World - The Guardian
Antarctica is ‘greening’ at dramatic rate as climate heats
Analysis of satellite data finds plant cover has increased more than tenfold over the last few decades. Plant cover across the Antarctic peninsula has soared more than tenfold over the last few ...20 hours ago - Climate -
World - Financial Times
Indian appetite for Swiss watches grows
Brands increase exports to meet demand from exponentially growing luxury marketYesterday - India -
World - ABC News
Peru celebrates 2 decades of a fast-growing breed of guinea pigs eaten as a delicacy
Peru is celebrating two decades since the creation of a genetically modified breed of guinea pig, a rodent whose meat has formed a part of the diet of people in the Andean nation for thousands of ...Yesterday -
Science - The New York Times
Why Mount Everest Is Growing Taller Every Year
Researchers say that two rivers merged some 89,000 years ago and gave the mightiest peak in the Himalayas a huge growth spurt.Yesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
'Botched insulation means mushrooms grow on my walls'
MPs and Citizens Advice urge the government to address regulation of the sector.Yesterday -
Business - MarketWatch
Why Skittles, Cheez-Its and other snacks could get more expensive with this $36 billion merger
Consumer advocate group says the merger between Mars and Kellanova would create yet another massive player in the food industry, restricting competition and giving the combined company more leeway ...Yesterday -
Business - Inc.
These Are the Top U.S. East Coast Port Shipment Retailers
As the dockworker’s strike continues, port shipment retailers may be affected by the backlog.Yesterday -
Tech - VentureBeat
Big Sur AI drives future of e-commerce with AI
CONTRIBUTOR CONTENT: From startups to industry giants like TikTok, companies are increasingly turning to AI to improve online sales. Digital advertising is moving five times faster than inflation ...Yesterday - Artificial Intelligence -
Business - CNBC
OpenAI gets $4 billion revolving credit line, giving it more than $10 billion in liquidity
On top of its latest funding round, OpenAI has put a $4 billion revolving credit line in place — bringing its total liquidity to more than $10 billion.Yesterday -
Business - CNBC
U.S. crude oil jumps as Biden comments on possible Israel retaliation against Iran
Supply disruption risks are increasing as fighting in the Middle East intensifies, according to analysts.Yesterday - Joe Biden -
World - The Guardian
Lebanese healthcare workers fearful as growing numbers killed in strikes
At least 50 paramedics have been killed in Lebanon over the last two weeks. The airstrikes started just before noon. The injured and the dead quickly followed. As the ground in the southern ...Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
FAA announces college air traffic alternatives to its own training academy
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced Wednesday it will be allowing two Oklahoma schools to move forward with programs that would allow new air traffic controllers to skip the ...Yesterday -
Business - MarketWatch
This opaque, lightly regulated corner of Wall Street is growing by leaps and bounds. Some worry it will eventually deliver a shock to the financial system.
Millions of Americans have exposure to private credit, which often outpaces stock-market returns but also poses risks.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
The US needs a different perspective on Latin America
To ensure the intraregional trade flows that American prosperity relies on, the U.S. must prioritize partners in the region and provide them with a broader, attractive and fruitful relationship.Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
White House pushing for dockworker deal with concerns growing over prolonged strike
The White House has been nudging the International Longshoremen's Association and shipping companies to reach a deal with billions on the line for the U.S. economy as the port strike continues. CBS ...Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
How bad will flooding get by 2100? These AI images show US destinations underwater
Sea levels along the US coastline could rise as much as 12in from 2020 to 2050 due to climate crisis, scientists warn. Floods affecting much of the south-east US show the destructive force of ...Yesterday -
Top stories - NBC News
More younger people are getting colonoscopies, a new study suggests
After the recommended age to start screening for colorectal cancer was lowered to 45, there was a small but significant increase in screenings among younger people, according to a study published ...Yesterday -
Tech - VentureBeat
Credo AI’s integrations hub automates governance for AI projects in Amazon, Microsoft, and more
Credo AI's Integrations Hub connects AI Ops platforms and business tools to one central compliance service.Yesterday -
Tech - VentureBeat
Voyage AI’s multilingual embeddings boost Snowflake’s Cortex AI for improved enterprise RAG
Enterprise RAG accuracy needs better embeddings and that’s what Voyage AI provides with models that will be coming to Snowflake Cortex AI users.Yesterday -
Business - MarketWatch
Why Salesforce’s stock is getting more love from Wall Street analysts lately
Salesforce shares have lagged the S&P 500 this year but could be primed for bigger gains thanks to improved product positioning.Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
Hurricane Kirk strengthens in the Atlantic, expected to grow rapidly
Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Leslie formed in the eastern Atlantic Ocean and could strengthen into a hurricane by the weekend, forecasters said.Yesterday -
Top stories - NBC News
Ship queue grows at U.S. ports as dockworker strike enters third day
Long lines of container ships queued up outside major U.S. ports on Thursday as the biggest dockworker strike in nearly half a century entered its third day.Yesterday