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NHS take-up of Palantir data platform rises despite hurdles
Figures released by NHS England show slower than hoped rollout of softwareWorld - Financial Times - November 22 -
What Happens to X With No More Libs to Troll?
There has been a mass migration from X to BlueSky. What does it mean for our already-fragmented social media ecosystem?Tech - Wired - November 21 -
Major GTA Online Update Releases This December; PS5/Series X Features Come To PC In 2025
Rockstar Games is continuing to update and expand Grand Theft Auto Online, and a major new update is coming this December. The developer has announced a new robbery-themed expansion is coming to ...Tech - GameSpot - November 1 -
Australia to ban under-16s from social media – but can’t say how TikTok, Instagram and others will enforce it
Meta says it will comply if required, but the technology is not ready to enforce proposed age limit across up to 40 apps. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our ...World - The Guardian - November 7 -
What is the 'Trump dance'? And where have we seen it in sport?
As the 'Trump dance' goes viral on TikTok, we look at which sportspeople are doing it - and why.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 19 -
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Lions top Texans despite five Jared Goff INTs; Jets, Cowboys are cooked; CFP race heating up
Jake Bates made a 52-yard field goal as time expired to lift DetroitSports - CBS Sports - November 11 -
Trying to Come Up With a Gift? Pay Attention.
According to Jalil Johnson, an online style influencer, people often provide clues to the kind of presents they would like to receive.Lifestyle - The New York Times - Yesterday -
Election Denial Conspiracy Theories Are Exploding on X. This Time They’re Coming From the Left
Conspiracy theories about missing votes—which are not, in fact, missing—and something being “not right” are being spread widely on X in the wake of Donald Trump’s election victory.Tech - Wired - November 6 -
Indiana Jones-Themed Menu Coming To IHOP, As Custom Xbox Series X Revealed
To promote the launch of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Microsoft has partnered with IHOP to create an Indiana Jones-themed breakfast menu and a custom Xbox themed around pancakes.. Starting ...Tech - GameSpot - November 13 -
Video platform Rumble plans to buy up to $20 million in bitcoin in new treasury strategy
Conservative video platform Rumble said it will begin allocating some of its excess cash reserves to bitcoin and could buy up to $20 million in the crypto.Business - CNBC - 5 days ago -
Trump's political comeback and what could come next
President-elect Donald Trump pulled off a political comeback with the help of an expansive base of support and despite a campaign filled with false and offensive rhetoric. In claiming victory, ...Politics - CBS News - November 6 -
If Predators' Struggles Continue, What Change Comes First?
The Predators can't continue seeing the losses pile up without some changes coming in the near future.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 8 -
Mortgage Rates Fell, Then Rose. What Comes Next?
Many would-be home buyers are still hoping for mortgage rates to come down as the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates. How much they will fall is unclear.Business - The New York Times - November 12 -
S&P 500 bounces as stocks’ bull-market cycle seen potentially speeding up in 2025
The S&P 500 has bounced from its drop last week, a decline that had eroded its U.S. election bump without knocking the index off course toward a potentially big 2024 gain.Business - MarketWatch - November 20 -
‘I’ve seen winters change’: Olympic champion Jessie Diggins refuses to shut up and ski
The two-time cross-country World Cup champion is widely considered the best Nordic skier in US history. This year she has bigger goals. Every April, Jessie Diggins sits down with her longtime ...World - The Guardian - November 21 -
Even with October struggles, AL MVP Aaron Judge put up one of the greatest seasons we’ve ever seen
Yes, the Yankees captain underwhelmed in a 14-game postseason sample, but his 2024 was, by OPS+, the best season by a hitter since Barry Bonds in 2004.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 21 -
Blazers rookie Donovan Clingan puts up historically bizarre stat line that hasn't been seen in over a decade
Clingan joined an exclusive group with a rare feat in Saturday's win over the RocketsSports - CBS Sports - 6 days ago -
College football rankings: What my eye test says about the four best teams I've seen in 2024
I traveled to watch the nation's top four teams in the preseason polls, and my in-person impressions of those programs have helped shape how I handicap the College Football Playoff.Sports - CBS Sports - November 21 -
What's up with Aldi's 'trippy' barcodes?
Look at any Aldi-brand product for more than a few seconds, and you’ll undoubtedly notice a peculiar quantity of barcodes, some of which extend along the entire length of the product.Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago -
Dolphins defense comes up big vs. Rams in must-win game
Miami kept LA's offense out of the end zone all night on "Monday Night Football" to begin what the Dolphins hope is a huge turnaround.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 11 -
Trump’s Choices for Health Agencies Suggest a Shake-Up Is Coming
The picks to oversee public health have all pushed back against Covid policies or supported ideas that are outside the medical mainstream.Health - The New York Times - 5 days ago -
‘What a privilege … ’ trend catches on as gratitude makes social media comeback
Posts lauding anything from running in the rain to tiredness and a comfy bed are springing up on Instagram and TikTok. “What a privilege it is to run in the rain. What a privilege it is to have a ...World - The Guardian - November 2 -
Swing-state voters want to know: What’s going on with Social Security?
Social Security’s trust fund is expected to be depleted in 2033. Where is the solution?Business - MarketWatch - November 5 -
What a second Trump term means for Social Security, Medicare and affordable housing
Congress may have more impact than the president when it comes to retirement.Business - MarketWatch - November 9 -
Here's what to know about House bill to expand Social Security benefits
Measure that would repeal so-called "government pensions offset" has been gaining support in House.Top stories - CBS News - November 11 -
What a Trump Presidency Could Mean for Social Security Benefits
Readers are concerned that his campaign proposals would put Social Security’s finances on thinner ice, endangering their payments.Business - The New York Times - November 14 -
Social Security bill to expand benefits is in the hands of the Senate
The Social Security Fairness Act, which would increase benefits for 2.8 million retirees, has bipartisan support but time running out.Top stories - CBS News - November 15 -
What to Know About Australia’s Social Media Ban for Children Under 16
Critics say big questions remain not only about how the new law will be enforced, but also about whether the ban will really protect young people.World - The New York Times - 2 days ago
