What is Bluesky, the fast growing social platform welcoming fleeing X users

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 - Yesterday

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.

Is a Brand Invasion Coming for BlueSky? Not Exactly

The social network’s business model isn’t reliant on ads. What does this mean for its long-term survival—and your hopes of getting a true Twitter substitute?

Business - Inc. - 17 hours ago

What’s brown, shiny and boasts a sexy sheen of scandal? Welcome to the world of conkers | Emma John

Sports fans love the drama of cheating accusations but perhaps event organisers love the resulting media attention even more. Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, close bosom-friend of the ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

‘I'm Going to Bluesky’ Is the New ‘I’m Moving to Canada’

Users frustrated with Elon Musk’s handling of X and closeness to president-elect Donald Trump are fleeing to Bluesky—an easier migration than leaving the US.

Tech - Wired - 22 hours ago

Op-ed: The financial toxicity of cancer is growing. Here's what can be done to reduce it

For the first time in history, more than two million Americans will receive a new cancer diagnosis in 2024, and that is creating significant financial hardship.

Business - CNBC - October 18

NBA expansion hasn't happened for 20 years, so what does the future hold as league looks to grow to 32 teams?

The Charlotte Bobcats played their first game exactly 20 years ago, and the league has had 30 teams ever since

Sports - CBS Sports - November 4

Lebanese flee ancient city of Baalbek as Israel attacks

IDF offensive against Hizbollah continues while US struggles to negotiate end to war

World - Financial Times - October 30

Character AI clamps down following teen user suicide, but users are revolting

As a result of these changes, Character AI appears to be deleting certain user-made custom chatbot characters abruptly.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 23

The ‘X Factor’ in Trump’s victory was X and Musk

In some very real ways, the relationship between Musk and Trump became symbiotic.

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon Elite platforms for automotive

Qualcomm unveiled its Snapdragon Elite platforms for automotive applications at its Snapdragon Summit event today.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 22

Republicans subpoena Democratic fundraising platform ActBlue

Committee on House Administration Chair Bryan Steil (R-Wis.) on Wednesday issued a subpoena to ActBlue, a popular Democratic fundraising platform that has collected record donations for the Harris ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

In Moscow, Trump’s Victory Is Welcomed, But Warily

Donald Trump’s re-election victory has dominated media coverage in Russia, where there is restrained optimism about the prospect for better relations.

World - The New York Times - 18 hours ago

Welcome to Lauscha, home of the Christmas ornament

Julia Jeuvell of Choosing Keeping explores the German birthplace of the bauble

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Israel Strikes Hezbollah-Affiliated Financial Institution in Lebanon

Branches of Al-Qard al-Hasan, which functions as Hezbollah’s de facto banking arm but also operates as an alternative bank for Lebanese, were targeted around Beirut and across the country’s south ...

World - The New York Times - October 21

Palestinians fleeing Jabalia say bodies are left lying on streets

Displaced residents give harrowing accounts of the situation as an Israeli offensive continues.

‘Nowhere to go’: Syrians fleeing Israeli strikes in Lebanon face perilous return

Detentions and disappearances reported as an estimated 400,000 refugees make crossing into Assad regime territory. For two weeks, Umm Hadi has been living a nightmare on repeat. It has been 12 ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

Fleeing civilians say Israeli siege and strikes killing dozens in Gaza

"There is no food or drink," one north Gaza resident fleeing from Israel's devastating offensive said. "Hunger has killed us."

World - CBS News - November 5

Californians forced to flee as ferocious wildfires destroy homes and buildings

Mountain fire scorches thousands of acres north-west of Los Angeles as officials demand more help for fire crews. Fast-moving fires erupted across California on Wednesday as the state was lashed ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

Gunman Flees Into Subway After Street Shooting, and Riders Take Cover

The gunman is still at large, the police said, and the victim is in stable condition. The episode left New Yorkers sheltering on subway cars and led to delays across the transit system.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 7

Viewers Flee MSNBC, and Flock to Fox News, in Wake of Election

Prime-time viewership at MSNBC has fallen 53 percent from October, and jumped 21 percent on Fox News.

Business - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Masses flee homes in Haiti as gangs make violent push for power

Masses of residents are fleeing a running battle between gang members and police in one of the few neighborhoods of Haiti’s capital that hadn’t already been fully taken over by the gangs

World - ABC News - Yesterday

Stop ‘draconian’ mass deportations of Haitians fleeing gangs, activists say

Tens of thousands deported from Caribbean states, as Dominican Republic pledges to return 10,000 people a week. Activists have called on Caribbean governments to halt the mass deportation of ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Kidnappers took his staff, then his son. But this Haiti doctor is refusing to flee

Dr Jean William ‘Bill’ Pape runs free health services and says people’s needs cannot wait for an end to the gang warfare that is tearing the country apart. Years of gang warfare have shuttered ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Tens of thousands flee as Super Typhoon Man-yi nears Philippines

Authorities warn of ‘life-threatening’ surges as sixth storm to pound the country in the past month intensified. Philippine authorities ordered all vessels back to shore and people in coastal ...

World - The Guardian - 5 hours ago

Meta misses on user growth, warns of 2025 jump in AI spending

Meta reported weaker-than-expected user numbers and warned of a significant acceleration in its infrastructure expenses in 2025 in its third-quarter earnings.

Business - CNBC - October 30

Addicted to love: how dating apps ‘exploit’ their users

Online services that promise to find people romantic matches have been likened to gambling products designed to keep customers hooked. “Designed to be deleted” is the tagline of one of the UK’s ...

World - The Guardian - November 3

AirTag users will soon be able to share location with airlines

Ever use an AirTag to locate lost luggage? Soon airlines will be able to see your bag's AirTag location, too.

‘I don’t trust my financial guy.’ I’m 67 and trying to live on $2.2K-a-month Social Security. I have $500K with an adviser, who charges 2%, but last year the return was 26%. What’s my move?

We spotted a lot of too-common red flags.

Business - MarketWatch - October 31

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