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ABC News - Tech
The Lebanon explosions raise a question: Deep into the smartphone era, who is still using pagers?
Electronic pagers that were popular status symbols in the 1990s are used for communication precisely because they are old school1 hour ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Explosions rock Hezbollah forces in Lebanon
Thousands of pagers and radios held by Hezbollah members have exploded across Lebanon and Syria, killing more than a dozen people and wounding thousands. The attacks bear the hallmarks of Israel's ...3 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
What to know about the explosions in Lebanon
CBS News national security contributor and former acting CIA director Michael Morell discusses the latest on the deadly explosions in Lebanon and if it could lead to a wider war in the Middle East.4 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
Hizbollah walkie-talkies explode in Lebanon in second day of blasts
At least 25 dead and more than 600 wounded in explosions a day after thousands of pagers detonated5 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
From Taiwan to Hungary, a complex picture emerges of the pagers' origins
BBC Verify has looked into a firm called BAC Consulting, which has been linked to the pagers' production.5 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Amazon raises pay for fulfillment and transportation workers by $1.50 an hour, adds Prime membership as benefit
Amazon.com Inc. is raising pay for fulfillment and transportation workers by $1.50 an hour starting this month, raising the base wage to more than $22 an hour, or $3,000 a year on average for ...6 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
A wave of deadly walkie-talkie explosions sweeps Lebanon day after widespread pager attack
More device explosions were reported in Lebanon, a day after pagers belonging to Hezbollah members detonated, killing at least 12 people and injuring nearly 3,000.16 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
Trump says half-point rate cut shows US economy is ‘very bad’
Former president adds that central bank could be ‘playing politics’ as it reduces interest rates ahead of election19 hours ago - Donald Trump -
The New York Times - World
Thursday Briefing: A Second Day of Explosions in Lebanon
Plus, Kamala Harris courts Latino voters.19 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
Amazon Raises Hourly Wages for Fulfillment, Transport Workers
The hikes go into effect this month and may help retain workers through the holiday season.19 hours ago - Amazon -
VentureBeat - Tech
Gamebeast raises $3.7M in funding for Roblox games support
Gamebeast has raised $3.7 million in pre-seed funding to put towards its Roblox development and support tools.20 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
University of Tennessee to raise season ticket prices 10% in anticipation of revenue sharing
Tennessee athletics will raise season ticket prices across all its sports by 10%.21 hours ago -
ABC News - World
A Hungarian company is linked to the pagers that exploded in Lebanon and Syria
The company linked to the manufacture of the pagers that exploded in Lebanon and Syria is based in a duplex in a quiet neighborhood of the Hungarian capital22 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Walkie-talkies explode in Lebanon, according to reports
A source close to Lebanon's Hezbollah group told French news agency AFP that walkie-talkies used by the militant group had exploded in Beirut Wednesday. This comes after thousands of pagers ...22 hours ago -
The New York Times - World
What Is Hezbollah, the Militant Group Based in Lebanon?
A series of attacks on wireless devices has drawn attention to the Iran-backed militia. Here’s what to know about the militant group.23 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Pager and Walkie-Talkie Explosions in Lebanon
And a row over Sue Gray's pay.23 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Microsoft, BlackRock form group to raise $100 billion to invest in AI data centers and power
Microsoft and BlackRock are part of a group of companies collaborating to pull together up to $100 billion to develop data centers for artificial intelligence and the energy infrastructure to power ...Yesterday -
VentureBeat - Tech
AI startup Rep.ai raises $7.5M to launch ‘digital twin’ sales representatives
Rep.ai raises $7.5M to launch AI-powered "digital twin" sales representatives, offering 24/7 video and audio engagement for website visitors, challenging traditional chatbots and human sales ...Yesterday - Artificial Intelligence -
The Hill - Politics
More explosions reported in Lebanon after pager bombings
Another round of explosions were reported Wednesday across Lebanon, including in Beirut, with handheld radios reportedly exploding a day after a dozen people were killed and thousands injured from ...Yesterday -
The New York Times - World
What Are Pagers? Devices Exploded Across Lebanon
Pagers lack more modern navigation technologies so can be harder to track, but are still widely used in hospitals for their reliable service.Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Electric vehicles raise safety concerns as to whether guardrails can handle car's excess weight
Guardrails on U.S. roads are typically tested against vehicles weighing up to 5,000 lbs. However, many electric vehicles weigh up to 30% more than that, raising safety concerns on whether ...Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Kamala Harris will raise your taxes, no matter what she's saying now
Kamala Harris has promised not to raise taxes for those making less than $400,000, but her proposed tax credits and deductions are not actual tax cuts, and she has promised to let the 2017 Trump ...Yesterday - Kamala Harris -
Financial Times - Business
Hizbollah vows to retaliate against Israel over pager explosions
Militants say they will continue attacks near Lebanon’s border with Israel after sabotage of communications devices kills 12Yesterday - Israel -
BBC News - Top stories
Taiwan pager maker stunned by link to Lebanon attacks
The race to find the manufacturer of pagers that exploded in Lebanon leads to a Taiwanese company.Yesterday - Taiwan -
Financial Times - World
Tackling period poverty in Lebanon’s refugee camps
Education is also key for women and girls struggling with lack of privacy, poor water supply and the high cost of menstrual padsYesterday -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Hezbollah Pagers Explode in Apparent Attack Across Lebanon
Lebanon’s health minister said exploding devices across the country injured almost 2,800 people and killed nine, including a child.Yesterday -
CBS News - World
Hundreds of pagers explode in Lebanon and Syria
In an apparent attack on Hezbollah, hundreds of wireless pagers exploded at the same time in Lebanon and Syria. At least nine people were killed and more than 2,700 injured. Elizabeth Palmer has more.Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
Microsoft, BlackRock form group to raise $100 billion to invest in AI data centers and power
Microsoft, BlackRock and Abu Dhabi's investment vehicle are aiming to initially raise $30 billion to invest in AI data centers and the energy to power them.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
The Evening: Hundreds of Pagers Explode in Lebanon
Plus, how a rate cut could affect you.Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
The second-largest economy in the world just raised its retirement age. American workers should take notice.
The U.S. is facing a similar retirement crisis, and there’s no easy solution.Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Video appears to show pager explosion at Lebanon supermarket
Thousands of people were injured when pagers belonging to Hezbollah exploded almost simultaneously.Yesterday -
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Financial Times - Business
Lib Dems to press Rachel Reeves to raise taxes on banks and wealthy
Ed Davey wraps up party conference saying rich should pay more to fund transformation of NHS and social care2 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Traders step up bets on BoE interest rate cut
Markets price in 35% chance of central bank move this week as expectations of large US rate cut have grown2 days ago -
VentureBeat - Tech
Dirt raises $2M from Mark Cuban and others for sensor-based measurement of player attention
Dirt Research Technologies has raised $2 million for its sensor-based neuroscience to identify attention-demanding content.2 days ago -
ABC News - Tech
Elon Musk has often inflamed politically tense moments, raising worries for the US election
As Election Day draws nearer, social media posts by X owner Elon Musk are raising concerns that he will use his immense platform to question the legitimacy of the vote in the U.S. presidential ...2 days ago - Elon Musk -
The Hill - Politics
Report on forced labor, child labor raises tough questions in green energy transition
A new report from the Department of Labor raises tough questions about whether and to what extent forced labor and child labor are intertwined with climate-friendly technology. The department ...2 days ago