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Lakers, 1-9 in 'city' jerseys, ditch alternate kit

The Lakers opted for a wardrobe change for Saturday's game against the Knicks, ditching their "city edition" uniform after falling to 1-9 in those jerseys.

ESPN - 11h

Why ditching the penny may not cost Americans much

Rounding prices to the nearest nickel would not have “any significant inflationary consequences,” a 2023 study found.

MarketWatch - 23h

'AstraZeneca ditches vaccine plant' and Trump's EU tariff threat

A decision to scrap a £450m vaccine plant in the UK and fears of a global trade war lead the papers.

BBC News - 1d

Blow for Reeves as AstraZeneca ditches £450m investment in UK vaccine plant

The drugs giant blames "protracted" talks with the government as well as differences over funding.

BBC News - 1d

AstraZeneca ditches plan to build £450mn UK vaccine plant

Decision is a blow to Starmer’s government after setting out pro-growth pitch to investors

Financial Times - 1d

Ditch the soap! Dermatologists on 20 simple ways to love and protect your skin

Do you need a complicated skincare routine, or is a cleanser enough? And what about sugar, sleep, stress and smoking?. Our skin is ever-changing and there is so much you can do to look after it – ...

The Guardian - 3d

23andMe is exploring strategic alternatives, looking to raise capital

23andMe said it's started exploring strategic alternatives, including a possible sale.

CNBC - 4d

Argentina loses last-ditch US battle to block $300mn seizure

Supreme Court declines to hear appeal, giving creditors a rare opportunity to access funds from overseas accounts

Financial Times - 5d

Sniper Elite: Resistance - All Alternate Starting Locations

In Sniper Elite: Resistance , you have to traverse and explore levels while eliminating multiple hostiles along the way. But what if we told you that you can find more spawn points for future ...

GameSpot - 5d

Meta is ditching fact checkers for X-style community notes. Will they work?

Many have questioned Meta's motivations for ditching fact checkers - but could it be a positive change?

BBC News - Jan. 26

What did Trump keep — and ditch — from Biden's Oval Office decor?

Every president gets to decorate the Oval Office to their liking — but sometimes, they keep the decor of their predecessor.

The Hill - Jan. 25

Far-right Alternative for Germany to hold event in knife-attack city

Yahoo News - Jan. 24

New Research Finds Potential Alternative to Abortion Pill Mifepristone

The research could further complicate the polarized politics of abortion because the drug in the study is the key ingredient in a pill used for emergency contraception.

The New York Times - Jan. 24

Emergency contraception pill could be an alternative to mifepristone for abortions, study suggests

A new study suggests that a pill used for emergency contraception could be repurposed at a higher dose as an abortion drug, providing a possible alternative to mifepristone, one of the two drugs ...

ABC News - Jan. 23

Why Mark Zuckerberg Is Ditching Human Fact-Checkers

This week, we take a look at Meta's new era of content moderation.

Wired - Jan. 23

Poch: U.S. squad in January not 'alternative' team

United States coach Mauricio Pochettino emphasized that the January camp cannot be categorized as an "alternative" team, serving instead as an opportunity for newcomers to fight for a spot in the ...

ESPN - Jan. 22

David Miliband warns rise of ‘alternative facts’ threatens global vaccination drive

Potential changes to US policy under Trump could also hamper aid efforts to most vulnerable, says former UK foreign secretary. The rise of “alternative facts” and the end of automatic deference to ...

The Guardian - Jan. 22

Santander could find ditching UK depositors is an uphill struggle

On top of finding a buyer, putting a laggard business up for sale will raise questions over the bank’s ‘core’ markets model

Financial Times - Jan. 21

Why Vivek Ramaswamy is ditching Trump’s ‘DOGE’ commission led by Elon Musk

Hours after President Donald Trump was sworn in for his second term, Vivek Ramaswamy officially stepped down from the “Department of Government Efficiency”

MarketWatch - Jan. 20

Denmark to ditch ‘parenting competency’ tests for Greenlandic families

Human rights bodies have long criticised the tests as culturally unsuitable for Greenlandic people. Denmark has announced it is abandoning the use of highly controversial “parenting competency” ...

The Guardian - Jan. 20

Alternatives to Leggings: What Other Comfortable Pants Can I Wear?

Our fashion critic proposes alternative pant styles to a reader searching for a comfortable yet fashionable replacement to leggings in public.

The New York Times - Jan. 20

Trump threatens a global trade war. Europe must unleash a radical alternative | Gabriel Zucman

Unlike tariffs, a new form of protectionism could target climate-wrecking, untaxed corporations and their billionaire owners. Gabriel Zucman is a French economist . . How should Europe respond ...

The Guardian - Jan. 20

Why some women are ditching the pill and willing to risk getting pregnant

Some women are opting for fertility tracking apps to avoid mood swings and weight gain on "hormonal" contraception.

BBC News - Jan. 18

Chinese TikTok alternative RedNote could pose greater security risks, experts say

As uncertainty hovers around the TikTok ban that could go into effect in the U.S. on Sunday, users are flocking to a Chinese app called RedNote.

NBC News - Jan. 17

Cease-Fire Expected to Move Forward, and a Last-Ditch Pitch to Save TikTok

Plus, remembering David Lynch’s weirdness.

The New York Times - Jan. 17

Americans and Chinese share jokes on 'alternative TikTok' as potential US ban looms

RedNote's Chinese users say it is the first time they have been able to speak directly to Americans online.

BBC News - Jan. 17

PGA Tour announces Genesis Invitational will be played at alternate location due to Los Angeles wildfires

Next month's Genesis Invitational was scheduled to be played at Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades, but due to the recent wildfires, the PGA announced on Thursday it will be moved.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 16

Cotton knocks Gaza ceasefire-hostages agreement, offers alternate 'deal'

Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) criticized the ceasefire and hostage-release deal mediators struck between Israel and Hamas on Wednesday, saying the only agreement should be Hamas’s “unconditional ...

The Hill - Jan. 16

Chinese TikTok alternative RedNote tops app charts ahead of potential ban

TikTok users are pushing back against the looming TikTok ban Sunday by downloading a Chinese app called RedNote, or Xiaohongshu.

NBC News - Jan. 14

TikTok Alternatives: What to Know About RedNote, Lemon8, Instagram and YouTube

ByteDance has pushed Lemon8 as a ban on TikTok looms, and RedNote is drawing interest, but the same law could apply to all Chinese-owned platforms.

The New York Times - Jan. 13

Biden Administration Makes Last-Ditch Effort to Curb AI Chip Exports

The new rules meant to govern exports of sophisticated AI processors are meant to address national security concerns, but have already provoked an industry pushback.

Inc. - Jan. 13

Pension managers urge UK to ditch ‘megafund’ scale test

Ministers say consolidation of retirement schemes would cut costs and boost investment

Financial Times - Jan. 13

House GOP lawmakers raised alternative debt limit plays in huddle with Trump

President-elect Trump and House Republicans in favor of raising the state and local tax (SALT) deduction cap discussed lifting the debt limit in legislative vehicles other than the "big, beautiful ...

The Hill - Jan. 12

Meloni says Italy’s military has ‘no public alternative’ to Musk’s Starlink

Italian premier defends talks with billionaire’s SpaceX company and rejects accusations he poses ‘a danger to democracy’

Financial Times - Jan. 9

American Primeval — Old West saga is a darker alternative to Yellowstone

Brutally violent Netflix series about a mother and son on the run is set in 1850s Utah Territory

Financial Times - Jan. 9

Ditching of Facebook factcheckers a ‘major step back’ for public discourse, critics say

Mark Zuckerberg’s decision regarding Meta platforms condemned as ‘a full bending of the knee’ to Donald Trump. Mark Zuckerberg’s decision to ditch factcheckers on Facebook and “prioritise free ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

Meta Ditches Fact-Checkers Ahead of Trump's Second Term

In an apparent overture to the incoming Trump administration, Meta announced sweeping changes to its content moderation, including no more fact-checkers and a move to Texas.

Wired - Jan. 7