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Sunak promises 'comprehensive' blood compensation
Victims and others affected by the infected blood scandal are waiting to hear how much they will be paid.BBC News - Top stories -
Driving the Alaska Highway
On an epic road trip, a family plots a course from Alaska to the Lower 48, passing through some of Canada’s most spectacular scenery. The tally: 2,200 miles, five national parks, numerous hot springs and one excellent reindeer hot dog.The New York Times - Top stories - Alaska -
Messi's napkin contract promise sells for £762,400
The napkin on which 13-year-old Lionel Messi's first Barcelona contract was signed is sold at auction - for £762,400.BBC News - Top stories -
China promises 'friendship' as two warships dock in Cambodia
Two Chinese warships docked Sunday at a commercial port in Cambodia, in preparation for joint naval exercises between the two countries.NBC News - Top stories - China -
NYPD Responded Aggressively to Protests After Promises to Change
Violent responses to pro-Palestinian activists follow a sweeping agreement aimed at striking an equilibrium between preserving public safety and the rights of protesters.The New York Times - Top stories -
Unity for Humanity awards grants to drive social change
Unity, the maker of the Unity game engine, announced 2024 Unity for Humanity grant winners and honorees, all of whom will receive bespoke awards from a pool of $500,000. Judged based on the vision, impact, inclusion, and viability of their ...VentureBeat - Tech -
Roche says weight loss drug shows promising results in early trial
The weekly injection helped patients with obesity lose 18.8% of their weight relative to those who received a placebo, after 24 weeks in the phase one trial.CNBC - Business -
Potential new drug for menopause shows promise, study shows
In clinical trials, a new drug showed promising results in controlling hot flashes associated with menopause and in improving sleep and overall quality of life. Some who took part in trials of the drug reported life-changing results. NBC News' ...NBC News - Top stories -
Chris Mason: What the razzmatazz and promises tell you about Labour
Sir Keir Starmer has carefully crafted an image similar to previous Labour leader Sir Tony Blair.BBC News - Top stories -
Chinese ambassador promises 'friendship' as 2 Chinese warships dock in Cambodia
Two Chinese warships have docked at a commercial port in Cambodia, in preparation for joint naval exercises between the two countriesABC News - World - China -
Grab Sees Generative AI Boosting Cost-Cutting Drive
Southeast Asian ride-hailing and delivery specialist Grab Holdings is using generative artificial intelligence to trim expenses and boost a cost-cutting drive in its continuing bid to achieve profitability.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Grab Sees Generative AI Boosting Cost-Cutting Drive
Southeast Asian ride-hailing and delivery specialist Grab Holdings is using generative artificial intelligence to trim expenses and boost a cost-cutting drive in its continuing bid to achieve profitability.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Musk Effect Drives Spread of Supersize CEO Pay Packages
Elon Musk didn’t just upend the global auto business and space missions. The billionaire is also reshaping the landscape of executive pay.The Wall Street Journal - World - Elon Musk -
Mayor Adams Promised NYC Families Free 3-K Seats, but Hundreds Did Not Receive One
Many New York City families counted on the prospect of free preschool, but hundreds were not immediately offered a seat and may have to travel across town to available spots.The New York Times - Top stories -
What Some Colleges Promised Pro-Palestinian Protesters Over Israel-Hamas War
Several universities struck agreements with pro-Palestinian demonstrators to end disruptive encampments on their campuses. But some of those agreements are already under fire.The New York Times - Top stories - Israel -
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Former South Africa leader Zuma promises jobs and free education as he launches party manifesto
Former South African President Jacob Zuma has lamented the high levels of poverty among black South Africans and promised to create jobs and tackle crime as he launched his new political party’s manifesto ahead of the country’s much anticipated ...ABC News - World -
Dominican Republic president, who promises to keep up migrant crackdown, heads to re-election as contenders concede
Dominican Republic president, who promises to keep up migrant crackdown, heads to re-election as contenders concedeABC News - World -
Fed’s Barkin says consumers are driving inflation. Here’s what they’re willing to pay more for.
The service sector “has changed their view” and believes consumers will accept higher prices and are going to raise them until households balk.MarketWatch - Business -
Jamie Dimon sees ‘happy talk’ driving markets as he maintains cautious view
JPMorgan Chase chief executive is sticking to his outlook that a soft landing for the economy is less likely than markets expect.MarketWatch - Business -
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‘We are very strong’: Georgia’s gen Z drives protests against return to past
Resolutely European young people brave violent repression to loudly reject ‘foreign agents’ law and alignment with Moscow. Mariska Iurevicz’s mother has been crying a lot recently. “She is always asking when I’ll be home”, the 22-year-old says. “I ...The Guardian - World -
Angry Tesla Owners Will Take EV Maker to Court Over Self-Driving Autopilot Claims
A judge declined to throw out the class action suit against Tesla brought by buyers who said the company's self-driving tech forecasts were misleading.Inc. - Business - Tesla -
ChatGPT now lets you import files directly from Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive
Users can find it by clicking the tiny paper clip icon to the left of their prompt/text entry bar at the bottom of the ChatGPT interface.VentureBeat - Tech - Google -
José Ramírez homers, drives in 3 runs as AL Central-leading Guardians wallop scuffling Twins 11-4
José Ramírez homered and had three RBIs and Logan Allen pitched six strong innings, sending the Cleveland Guardians to an 11-4 romp over the Minnesota Twins, who lost their fifth straight gameABC News - Sports - MLB -
Can pink noise enhance sleep and memory? Early research drives a color noise buzz
White noise is frequently used to mask background sounds and it now has competition in a rainbow of colorsABC News - Health -
Georgia WR Sacovie White arrested on reckless driving charge in latest traffic-related incident for program
White is the latest in a long string of driving-related incidents for Georgia's football programCBS Sports - Sports -
2024 Indy 500: MLB legend Ken Griffey Jr. to drive pace car for 'The Greatest Spectacle in Racing'
The Baseball Hall of Famer will lead the Indianapolis 500's field of 33 in a 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-RayCBS Sports - Sports - MLB -
Wendy's will offer $3 breakfast deal, as rivals such as McDonald's test value meals to drive sales
Starting Monday, Wendy's will offer a $3 breakfast combination meal deal, following a similar yet limited value meal option by McDonald's.CNBC - Business -
Wendy's will offer $3 breakfast deal as rivals such as McDonald’s test value meals to drive sales
Wendy’s will offer a $3 breakfast combination meal starting Monday, as restaurant chains look for new ways to drive sales while consumers pull back on dining out.NBC News - Top stories -
You be the judge: should my mum let me drive her new car after I dented her old one?
Abbie says the minor collision was a one-off, but her mum Jane says she should now save up to buy her own car. You decide whose argument should be bumpedFind out how to get a disagreement settled or become a juror. Everyone make mistakes – even ...The Guardian - World -
Mercedes-Benz workers at an Alabama plant voted against joining the UAW, blunting the union's efforts to organize drives at foreign-owned factories.
Mercedes-Benz workers at an Alabama plant voted against joining the UAW, blunting the union’s efforts to organize drives at foreign-owned factories.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Behind Zuckerberg's contrarian strategy to give away Meta's artificial-intelligence technology is a bet that making Silicon Valley's hottest new offering free will drive down competitors' prices and spread Meta's version more broadly.
Behind Zuckerberg’s contrarian strategy to give away Meta’s artificial-intelligence technology is a bet that making Silicon Valley’s hottest new offering free will drive down competitors’ prices and spread Meta’s version more broadly.The Wall Street Journal - World