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Bitcoin surges 10% to a record above $76,000 as Trump victory heralds wider crypto adoption and weaker regulation
Crypto assets rose as investors bet that a second Trump administration will widen fiscal deficits and boost bitcoin as a hedge against higher inflation.Business - CNBC - November 6 -
Haiti’s main airport shuts down as gang violence surges and a new prime minister is sworn in
Haiti’s international airport was shut down after gangs opened fire at a commercial flight landing in Port-Au-PrinceWorld - ABC News - 4 days ago -
Manufacturing activity surges in New York region to highest level in nearly three years
The New York Federal Reserve’s Empire State business conditions index, a gauge of manufacturing activity in the state, surged 43.1 points in November to 31.2, the regional Fed bank said Friday. It ...Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday -
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 - November 9 -
Harris Is Trying to Win Voters by Laying Out the Alternative
Also, Teri Garr found the soul in memorable ditsy blondes. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.Top stories - The New York Times - October 30 -
Starbucks will stop charging extra for dairy alternatives
The change to Starbucks' policy could save some U.S. customers more than 10% on their drinks.Business - CNBC - October 30 -
Hisense PX3-Pro Review: A Giant TV Alternative
This Dolby Vision–enabled laser projector is a cinematic solution for stylish living rooms.Tech - Wired - 5 days ago -
How human composting offers alternatives to burial, cremation
Tom Harries, CEO and founder of Earth Funeral, explains the process of being turned into soil in about 30 days — and how your loved ones can then decide what to do with it.Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
Emerging markets are having a moment
US interest rate cuts spur reassessment of asset class and bolster its allureBusiness - Financial Times - October 18 -
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.Top stories - CBS News - 4 days ago -
Vance emerges as Trump's explainer-in-chief
JD Vance’s willingness to regularly take questions from mainstream news outlets has added an unofficial duty to his role as Donald Trump’s running mate: explainer-in-chief.Politics - NBC News - October 23 -
WHO convening emergency mpox meeting
The World Health Organization (WHO) will convene a meeting later this month to determine whether the mpox outbreak occurring in Africa still constitutes a a public health emergency of international ...Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago -
How Resilient Is the Emerging Trump Coalition?
It will be difficult for Democrats to reverse these dynamics.Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
Your guide to how to dodge a tariff
As Trump prepares to return to the White House, it might be time to dust off that soyabean cookbookBusiness - Financial Times - Yesterday -
Sonic X Shadow Generations Video Review
Sonic X Shadows Generations is a celebration of a specific era of Sonic games, for better and worse.Tech - GameSpot - October 21 -
On X, the Definition of ‘Blocking’ Is About to Change
A change in how the site works will allow people to see posts by users who have them blocked. The company claims it is for “transparency,” but some people are worried about abuse.Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 21 -
Hugh Jackman's Alternate Costume In Deadpool And Wolverine Cost $100,000
Marvel's superhero movies tend to be very expensive, and Deadpool & Wolverine was no exception with a reported $200 million budget. It's not unusual to wonder where all of that money is going, ...Tech - GameSpot - October 21 -
House arrest considered as alternative to jail in bid to ease prisons crisis
Major review of sentencing announced as 1,100 inmates are freed in latest phase of early release schemeWorld - Financial Times - October 22 -
Putin calls for alternative international payment system at Brics summit
Russian president’s goal to de-dollarize world economy alarms members that do not want bloc to turn against west. Vladimir Putin has opened the expanded Brics summit by issuing a call for an ...World - The Guardian - October 23 -
Putin’s alternative to ‘weaponised’ dollar fails to excite Brics partners
Russian president targets US financial dominance in struggle to reduce impact of sanctionsBusiness - Financial Times - October 24 -
HSBC Hong Kong joins China’s alternative to Swift global payments system
Direct participation in Cips system will mean faster settlements and help internationalise use of renminbiBusiness - Financial Times - October 24 -
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BRICS Summit Offers a Glimpse Inside Putin’s Alternate Reality
At a meeting of emerging economies, Vladimir Putin positioned himself as a respected and powerful leader, ignoring the condemnation he receives from the West.World - The New York Times - October 26 -
Cruise lines are having a moment as a popular — and cheaper — alternative to hotels
The pricing gap between cruises and land-based lodging is even wider than it appears, according to UBS.Business - CNBC - October 27 -
Cruise lines are having a moment as a popular — and cheaper — alternative to hotels
The demand for cruises is still going strong — and it doesn’t appear to be letting up anytime soon.Top stories - NBC News - October 27 -
'The Simpsons' will be part of Monday Night Football alternate broadcast on Dec. 9
Bart and Homer Simpson, meet “Monday Night Football.”Sports - ABC News - October 28 -
US calls on Israel to tackle ‘catastrophic humanitarian crisis’ in Gaza
Failure to help improve the situation on the ground could be met by restrictions on US military aid. Middle East live: latest updates Israel is not addressing the “catastrophic humanitarian ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
Harris will offer an alternative to Trump-era politics in closing argument speech
Vice President Kamala Harris has eroded Donald Trump's polling lead since taking over the Democratic ticket from Biden, but the race remains a dead heat.Business - CNBC - October 29 -
'The Simpsons' will be part of Monday Night Football alternate broadcast on Dec. 9
Bart and Homer Simpson, meet “Monday Night Football.”Entertainment - ABC News - October 28 -
‘There is no alternative’: Israel’s ban on vital Unrwa services will be a catastrophe for Gaza
Israel’s anti-Unrwa legislation will sever aid to 2.3 million people, unless Benjamin Netanyahu can be convinced to veto it. Bin bags were piling up at one end of the chaotic main thoroughfare in ...World - The Guardian - November 2 -
The west must outdo rival efforts to build an alternative financial system
Technological and geopolitical competition between democracies and autocracies are two sides of the same coinWorld - Financial Times - November 3 -
Yankees Notes: Deadline on Aaron Boone's option, Gleyber Torres alternatives
Yankees GM Brian Cashman addresses the deadline for the club to pick up the option on manager Aaron Boone's contract for the 2025 MLB season and what options they have at second base with Gleyber ...Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 6
