Why doesn’t America’s healthcare system work for older people?
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Politics - The Hill
Taylor Swift donates $5 million to Feeding America's hurricane relief
Taylor Swift donated $5 million to Feeding America’s disaster relief efforts for those affected by Hurricane Helene and Milton, the nonprofit agency announced on Wednesday. “We're incredibly ...36 minutes ago -
Top stories - CBS News
How people who haven't evacuated plan on riding out Milton
Some Tampa residents have not heeded evacuation warnings ahead of Hurricane Milton's arrival. As of Wednesday evening, the National Weather Service said those who hadn't left yet shouldn't try to ...38 minutes ago -
Tech - Wired
Hurricane Milton Shows How a Storm’s Category Doesn’t Tell the Full Story
Milton’s reclassification to a Category 3 storm suggests it is weakening, but the scale accounts only for wind speed and not hurricane size, storm surge heights, or rainfall—which are all ...46 minutes ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
‘Joy’ Is Working for Harris, but Can It Close the Deal?
The vice president needs to speak with voters directly.57 minutes ago -
Tech - VentureBeat
New technique makes RAG systems much better at retrieving the right documents
By adding knowledge of surrounding documents to document embeddings, you can make embedding models aware of the context of their applications.1 hour ago -
Top stories - BBC News
The two forces at work on Biden-Netanyahu phone call
The US fears getting dragged into a war with Iran, while some Israelis want to deal it a body blow, Jeremy Bowen writes.1 hour ago - Joe Biden -
Politics - NBC News
Why Kamala Harris is facing criticism for owning a Glock
Vice President Kamala Harris revealed this week that she owns a Glock — a weapon that is restricted for purchase in California amid an ongoing court battle over the state’s gun laws.2 hours ago - Kamala Harris -
World - ABC News
Nobel Prize in chemistry honors 3 scientists who used AI to design proteins - life's building blocks
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has awarded the Nobel Prize in chemistry to David Baker, Demis Hassabis and John Jumper who discovered powerful techniques to predict and even design novel ...2 hours ago -
Health - ABC News
Officials work to protect IV supplies in Florida after disruptions at North Carolina plant
Federal officials are working to move IV bags out of the path of Hurricane Milton, which is threatening another manufacturer of IV fluids even as hospitals nationwide are still reeling from ...2 hours ago - Florida -
Business - CNBC
Use these 2 words to help successfully negotiate your next raise: 'Curious people make more money'
Workers are so focused on making their point that they forget negotiating is supposed to be a conversation where both sides contribute to the solution.2 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Why doesn’t America’s healthcare system work for older people?
Americans die the youngest and live the sickest lives among residents of 10 nations surveyed, new research shows.2 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Why Hurricane Milton became so intense so fast
Click for the latest from The Hill {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Why Hurricane Milton became so intense so fast Hurricane Milton is set to make landfall late ...2 hours ago -
Tech - GameSpot
Why You Should You Care About Witchfire
From the minds behind games like Bulletstorm and the Vanishing of Ethan Carter comes Witchfire, a game that blends the two while adding in a bunch of new ideas. The game is out now in early access ...3 hours ago -
Top stories - ABC News
Florida resident under evacuation order explains why he's not leaving
Michael Sean Comerford said he is staying in his parents' condo in the city of Marco Island, Florida, which is under a mandatory evacuation ahead of Hurricane Milton.3 hours ago - Florida -
Sports - The New York Times
Why Ford Is Returning to Formula 1 After Two Decades Away
The American automotive giant is returning to the grid in a partnership with one of Formula 1’s most successful teams.3 hours ago -
Sports - The New York Times
Why N.F.L. Executives Think the Jets Fired Robert Saleh Too Soon
Executives who spoke with The Athletic about Saleh’s firing blamed team owner Woody Johnson for making a rash decision.3 hours ago - NFL -
Business - MarketWatch
Why Amazon’s Project Kuiper satellite opportunity may be underappreciated
Amazon.com Inc.’s ambitious Project Kuiper satellite constellation may have a hefty multibillion-dollar price tag, but it could be set to bring significant benefits to the company, says analyst ...3 hours ago -
World - The New York Times
Man Charged for South Africa Mass Shooting that Killed 18 People
The killings of 18 members of one family assembled for a gathering last month are among an increasing number of mass shootings in South Africa.4 hours ago -
Top stories - ABC News
Why Milton is already a hurricane for the record books
While it's still hours away from making landfall and has yet to cause any damage, Hurricane Milton is already rewriting the record books, officials said.4 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
Reeves rules out ‘exit tax’ for wealthy people leaving UK
Chancellor urged to bring in expatriation charge in order to avoid increasing UK capital gains levy in Budget5 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Why you should deposit $10,000 into a long-term CD now
Depositing $10,000 into a CD with a term of one year or longer could pay off right now. Here's why.5 hours ago -
Tech - Wired
Why Tampa Is So Vulnerable to Hurricane Milton
Tampa, Florida is the most vulnerable US city to hurricane damage. Delays to floodwater defenses and relentless development only made the situation worse.5 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
The pile of ‘cash’ in crypto sits near record levels. Why that’s bullish for bitcoin.
A weekly look at the most important news and moves in crypto, and what’s on the horizon in digital assets.5 hours ago - Crypto -
Top stories - NBC News
The science behind why people think they're right when they're so, so wrong
There may be a psychological reason why some people aren’t just wrong in an argument — they’re confidently wrong, according to a study in the journal Plos One.6 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Why there is silence on Ten Hag's Man Utd future
A six-hour Manchester United board meeting concluded on Tuesday with Erik ten Hag still in position as the club's manager. Why has there been no comment on his future from the club?6 hours ago -
Politics - NBC News
Biden shoots down Marjorie Taylor Greene's conspiracy theory about people controlling the weather
As President Joe Biden delivered a stark warning Wednesday about the dangerous hurricane barreling toward Florida, he shot down misinformation about the storm, including one particular conspiracy ...6 hours ago - Joe Biden -
Politics - The Hill
Why Hurricane Milton became so intense so fast — and why more storms may do the same
Hurricane Milton is set to make landfall late Wednesday or early Thursday in the Tampa, Fla., region after undergoing a rapid intensification this week that saw it become the third-fastest storm on ...6 hours ago -
Business - Inc.
This Move by Adobe Will Help Creators Get Credit for Work Used by AIs
The software powerhouse plans to release a free app to ensure creative types aren’t overlooked with their work finds its way into AI-generated content.6 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Diverse images of older adults can help combat ageism — and tap in to a growing customer base
Online images increasingly show active, healthy, technology-using older adults6 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Why Hurricane Milton could also cause damage Florida’s inland
NBC News’ Al Roker reports that as Hurricane Milton makes landfall it will impact both coastal and inland areas with strong wind, rain and heavy flooding. The storm has also led to tornado watches ...6 hours ago -
World - ABC News
Bathroom break at work? Swiss court upholds watchmaker's rule to do it on your own time
A court in Switzerland has ruled that a manufacturer was justified in telling workers: If you need a bathroom break, clock out and take it on your own time7 hours ago -
Business - Inc.
Here’s Why OpenAI’s Deal with Hearst Should Scare Google
Content from iconic publications, including Cosmopolitan and Esquire, will pop up in chatbots, potentially driving revenues for Hearst and OpenAI.7 hours ago - Google -
Politics - The Hill
Our nation needs people like Jon Tester and Larry Hogan in the Senate
Slowing the extreme partisan wave that permeates the House and the Senate can only be achieved by voters, one election at a time.7 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
As interest rates fall, it's a 'fantastic time' to revisit bonds, advisor says — here's why
As the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates, investors should revisit their bond portfolio, experts say. Here's which bonds could see a boost.7 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Why Brat Summer and Chappell Roan are boosting Hydro Flask parent company’s stock
Helen of Troy’s stock soared Wednesday, as the consumer-products company redeemed itself with fiscal second-quarter results in which both profit and sales beat expectations and its full-year ...7 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Why Kamala Harris — and fancy restaurant guests — now order Miller High Life
It’s really living up to its nickname: ‘The Champagne of Beers’7 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Why Milton could become one of the most destructive hurricanes on record
When Hurricane Milton reaches Florida's Gulf Coast on Wednesday, the immense and powerful storm could generate “life-threatening” storm surge of up to 15 feet.9 hours ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
USC coach Lincoln Riley curious why officials 'ignored' replay rule on critical play in loss at Minnesota
Riley explained why USC was miffed about the overturned call which gave Minnesota the lead9 hours ago -
Tech - GameSpot
Why Hotline Miami 2 Suddenly Became Unplayable For AU Players Who Bought It
Fans have taken to Twitter to report that PlayStation removed Hotline Miami 2 from sale in Australia and refunded PS5 owners who bought the game. It was added officially to the PS store just ...10 hours ago -
Tech - GameSpot
Nintendo Announces Alarmo Alarm Clock, Only Works With Switch 2 In Our Dreams
After months of anticipation, rumors, and speculation, Nintendo has finally announced a new piece of hardware coming to its lineup in 2025. It's not the successor to the Switch, however: It's ...10 hours ago