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Wired - Tech
Meet the People Traveling the World, Thanks to Crowdfunding
To finance their travels, these people turned to the bank of friends, family, and strangers.3 hours ago -
The New York Times - World
U.N. Meets Amid a Backdrop of Growing Chaos and Violence
Beginning Tuesday, world leaders will discuss three wars, climate change, rising sea levels and proposals to expand representation on the Security Council.4 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
Starmer and Reeves must articulate the government’s purpose
Labour’s problematic conference backdrop makes outlining the vision urgent9 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
Move over copilots: meet the next generation of AI-powered assistants
Microsoft, Salesforce and Workday latest to centre their plans on ‘AI agents’ as technology advances9 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Watch live: Biden revives cancer moonshot at meeting with Quad leaders
President Biden will host a joint meeting and dinner with the leaders of Australia, Japan and India Saturday evening, after inviting the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) members to his ...15 hours ago - Joe Biden -
BBC News - Top stories
Macron unveils new right-wing French government
The new cabinet pulls in allies from the centre and right, despite left-wing parties winning France's election.15 hours ago - France -
The Hill - Politics
Biden meets with key Pacific leaders, shores up maritime cooperation
President Biden met Saturday with the leaders of India, Australia and Japan, which make up a cooperative partnership in the Indo-Pacific, as the U.S. looks to strengthen ties in the region and ...16 hours ago - Joe Biden -
The Guardian - World
Macron names right-leaning French government under Michel Barnier
New cabinet likely to face immediate no-confidence motion from leftwing bloc sidelined by president. The French president, Emmanuel Macron, has named a new government led by the prime minister, ...16 hours ago -
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CBS News - Top stories
Saturday Sessions: Jesse Malin performs “Meet Me at the End of the World"
Jesse Malin has been a musical icon New York City’s East Village for decades, but a medical emergency last year put his life and career in jeopardy. Now, he and some A-list friends have released ...22 hours ago -
Wired - Tech
The Best Tech Support Services for Seniors
If an elder in your life needs help with their computer, phone, email inbox, or smart thermostat, they can bug you for help—or they can call on a dedicated IT professional trained to help seniors.Yesterday -
Inc. - Business
Leading Effective Meetings: Managing Challenges and Driving Accountability
When tensions arise, try to diffuse the situation.Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
Tech giants desperate to power AI data centers are turning to nuclear disaster sites — despite the risks
The tech industry’s need for more power for data centers running artificial intelligence is now so desperate that companies are turning to nuclear disaster sites, despite the potential risks.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
Where Joy Meets Anger: Harris and Trump Battle for Undecided Voters
The allegiances of this group of voters — roughly three million people in seven battleground states — are up for grabs, and polling shows they’re pessimistic about the country’s future.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
The Guardian - World
Is Labour on track to meet its promises on the environment?
Though the party has plenty to celebrate at its first conference in power for 15 years, there is much work to do to on net zero. When Keir Starmer arrives in Liverpool this weekend promising an ...Yesterday -
CBS Sports - Sports
Where to watch Louisville vs. Georgia Tech: TV channel, kickoff time, live stream, spread, odds
Louisville and Georgia Tech should provide fans with an entertaining ACC clashYesterday - College Football -
The New York Times - Tech
What the U.S. Has Argued in the Google Ad Tech Antitrust Trial
As the government wraps up its case, it has built a picture of how Google has become dominant among companies that buy and sell ads online.Yesterday - Google -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Meet the 8 Noche de Cumbia acts bringing the tropics to Hollywood
The Hollywood Bowl and the Ford welcome an evening of music and dance as part of Noche de Cumbia's two-night concert series featuring some of the genre's most exciting acts.Yesterday -
Inc. - Business
Experts Want UN to Set Up Principles for Global AI Governance
As the technology makes rapid progress, observers say it's 'imperative' to establish the foundations forinclusive global institutions to track its evolution and establish safeguards.Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
Microsoft in deal for Three Mile Island nuclear power to meet AI demand
Energy source enjoying renaissance as world looks to slash emissions and feed rapidly growing needYesterday - Microsoft -
Financial Times - Business
Deadly flood losses mount as insurers and governments tally costs
Brussels’ pledge of up to €10bn following European floods comes as insurers face estimated €3bn in claimsYesterday -
Inc. - Business
Tech Mogul Jim Kavanaugh Says Good Leaders Don't Lie to Employees About AI's Effects on Their Jobs
The billionaire entrepreneur andCEO of IT services company World Wide Technology remainsbullish about the future of AI. He's also certain the way to embrace AI properly requirestransparencyabout ...Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Missing Kenyan anti-government protesters resurface as police chief appears in court
Anger had been growing at police chief Gilbert Masengeli after abductions of Jamil and Aslam Longton and Bob Njagi . Three Kenyans who were abducted last month after taking part in an ...Yesterday -
Financial Times - World
International lawmakers call on VW to withdraw from Xinjiang
Move follows FT report on an audit clearing the carmaker of forced labour at its plant in western ChinaYesterday -
The Hill - Politics
WHCA raises concern about press access to Biden meetings with Quad leaders
The White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) is raising concerns about press access to an upcoming meeting of "the Quad" world leaders. President Biden is hosting leaders from India, ...Yesterday - Joe Biden -
Financial Times - World
Western philanthropies drum up climate finance ahead of UN meetings
African pledge comes as wrangling continues about how to fund the energy transition in developing countries2 days ago - Climate -
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NBC News - Top stories
Hezbollah vows revenge for deadly attacks targeting tech devices
Israel unleashed a major wave of airstrikes on targets in Lebanon Thursday aimed at degrading Hezbollah’s massive arsenal — after two days of unprecedented attacks with 5,000 booby trapped pagers ...2 days ago -
The New York Times - World
A North Korean Trash Balloon Hits a Seoul Government Compound, Again
Debris was found more than a day after the North’s latest balloon launch. South Korea says it’s essentially impossible to track every balloon.2 days ago - North Korea -
The Hill - Politics
Morning Report — Government funding up in the air
Lawmakers in the House are launching plan B to avert a government shutdown at the end of the month. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) failed to pass plan A, a six-month stopgap bill with a non-citizen ...2 days ago -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Meet the makeup wizard who transformed Sebastian Stan into 'A Different Man'
Oscar-nominated makeup artist Mike Marino used groundbreaking prosthetics in collaboration with the actor Sebastian Stan for A24's "A Different Man."2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Government borrowing in August highest since Covid
Higher spending on public services and benefits led to a rise in government borrowing, figures show.2 days ago - Covid -
Wired - Tech
Big Tech’s New Adversaries in Europe
For the past five years, Big Tech has faced a flurry of new rules and reprimands from Brussels. Now with a new team taking over the European Commission, relations may be entering a new era.2 days ago -
CNBC - Business
Indian ed-tech startup Physics Wallah bags $2.8 billion valuation amid sector troubles
Physics Wallah CEO Alakh Pandey said the company would use the $210 million funding to expand its business and do acquisitions.2 days ago -
Financial Times - World
UK government borrows more than expected in August
Net debt hits 100% of GDP in blow to chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of Budget2 days ago - United Kingdom -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
One Week After Meeting, a Bloody Nose and an ‘I Love You’
Gregory Addicott was on another date when he met Christopher Traina. Six weeks later, they became official and began a “press tour,” introducing each other to their respective families and friends.2 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Amazon says workers need to be in the office. Most of Silicon Valley disagrees.
Chief executive Andy Jassy brushes off disgruntled staff with tough five-day office mandate2 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Waheed Alli: How Labour donor’s largesse tarnished government’s image
Donations to seven cabinet ministers and UK prime minister’s wife have raised eyebrows2 days ago