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World - The Guardian
Standing desks may be bad for your health, study suggests
Researchers say stand-up working could increase chance of developing swollen veins and blood clots. They have been billed as the ultimate antidote to sitting in front of a screen all day at the ...October 16 -
World - The Guardian
Zelenskyy lays out Ukraine ‘victory plan’ which Moscow calls an escalation
Ukrainian president wants ‘unconditional invite’ to join Nato and rules out conceding territory to Russia. The Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has laid out details of his “victory plan” ...October 16 - Ukraine -
Tech - GameSpot
Microsoft Kills $1 Game Pass Trial Just Days Before Black Ops 6 Launches
Microsoft is no longer offering $1 Game Pass trials, killing the option just days before Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 launches into Game Pass on October 25. So anyone who wanted to sign up for the ...October 16 - Microsoft -
World - The Guardian
Fungi could be given same status as flora and fauna under conservation plan
Exclusive: proposal to Cop16 could see ‘funga’ get global legal consideration distinct from flora and fauna. A new era of mycelial conservation could begin this month when the UK and Chile propose ...October 16 -
World - ABC News
Hereditary nobles have sat in Britain's Parliament for centuries. Their time may be up
British lawmakers are voting on a bill to strip hereditary aristocrats of the right to sit and vote in the House of Lords after more than 700 yearsOctober 15 -
World - The New York Times
Trudeau Aides Testify at Hearing as Tensions With India Escalate
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s top aides spoke at a public hearing a day after Canada accused Indian diplomats of orchestrating killings and extortions in the country.October 15 - India -
Tech - GameSpot
Microsoft Settles Lawsuit With Gamers Over Activision Blizzard Merger
When Microsoft announced its plans to buy Activision Blizzard in 2022 , it set off multiple lawsuits including a battle with the FTC that attempted to block the deal. Microsoft triumphed in that ...October 15 - Microsoft -
Tech - ABC News
Microsoft settles video gamers' lawsuit over Activision takeover
Microsoft Corp. has settled a lawsuit from a group of gamers who sued to try to stop the company from buying video game publisher Activision Blizzard for $69 billion last yearOctober 15 - Microsoft -
World - The New York Times
Wednesday Briefing: U.S. Warns it May Cut Israel’s Military Aid
Plus, an investigation into China’s panda breeding program.October 15 - Israel -
Business - MarketWatch
The bond market may be at risk from inflationary forces beyond the Fed’s control
Investors remain nervous about upside risks to inflation, such as the outcome of the Nov. 5 presidential election, that haven’t been priced into the bond market — and which policymakers may not be ...October 15 -
Business - Financial Times
Boeing seeks up to $35bn to bolster its balance sheet
Plane maker announces plans to raise up to $25bn in new capital and agrees $10bn credit facilityOctober 15 -
Politics - The Hill
Russia, China collaborating with criminal networks in cyberattacks against adversaries: Microsoft
Russia, China and Iran are increasingly collaborating with cybercrime networks to launch a variety of attacks against their adversaries, including the U.S., Microsoft said in a report Tuesday. The ...October 15 - China -
Business - Inc.
Here’s Why Employers May Get More Involved in Workers’ Health Care
The Business Group on Health wants to help business owners address rising health coverage costs. That may require more attention to the treatments workers receive.October 15 -
Top stories - CBS News
New research suggests undiagnosed ADHD may be more common in U.S. adults
A new survey reveals that 25% of U.S. adults suspect they have undiagnosed ADHD, but only 13% have discussed it with a doctor. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder explains the ...October 15 -
Tech - Wired
Microsoft’s New Xbox Series X and Series S Consoles Are on Sale Now (2024)
A mid-cycle refresh of the company’s gaming console offers extra storage and a slightly lower price. But is an Xbox even worth it in 2024?October 15 -
Tech - ABC News
Cyber criminals increasingly helping Russia and China target the US, Microsoft says
Russia, China and Iran are expanding their partnerships with cyber criminals to conduct cyberespionage and cyberattacks against the U.S. and other nations, according to a new report from MicrosoftOctober 15 - China -
Top stories - BBC News
Will weight-loss drugs help jobless get back into work?
Ministers are lauding the new generation of weight-loss drugs - but are they really the solution?October 15 -
Business - Financial Times
Global public debt to pass $100tn this year, says IMF
Fund calls for tougher action by big economies, with debt set to approach 100% of world GDP by end of decadeOctober 15 -
Business - Inc.
New Global Research Suggests It May Be Time to Retire ‘Hard’ and ‘Soft’ Skills
To boost chances for long term growth, companies need to reconsider their skills development system.October 15 -
Business - Financial Times
Swiss regulator orders UBS to bolster emergency plans
Finma suspends annual approval of bank’s ‘living will’ in light of added risk from Credit Suisse takeoverOctober 15 -
World - The New York Times
Therapeutic Food Shortage Puts African Children at Risk of Starvation, U.N. Agency Says
Supplies of a highly nutritious treatment are running out, according to UNICEF.October 15 -
World - ABC News
Canada, India expel each other's diplomats in escalating dispute over assassination
Canada says it has identified India’s top diplomat in the country as a person of interest in the assassination of a Sikh activist there and expelled him and five other diplomatsOctober 15 - India -
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World - The Guardian
Canadian police accuse Indian diplomats of ‘criminal’ activities including homicides
Accusations made hours after both countries expel senior diplomats in escalating row over killing of Sikh activist. Canadian police accused Indian diplomats and consular staff of “clandestine” and ...October 14 -
World - The Wall Street Journal
Canada, India Expel Diplomats in Escalating Dispute Over Sikh Activist's Killing
The decision is the latest flare-up between the countries since the killing of an activist in 2023.October 14 - India -
Politics - NBC News
Steve Kornacki: Biggest obstacle for Harris may be President Biden
NBC News National Correspondent Steve Kornacki is at the big board to analyze a brand new NBC News poll on the presidential race between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Harris, and ...October 14 - Joe Biden -
Politics - The Hill
12:30 Report — Trump escalates Election Day rhetoric
Plus: FEMA pauses some North Carolina aid efforts over threats {beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s a quiet Monday morning. Today is Indigenous Peoples’ Day and Columbus Day. Are you off work? Either way, ...October 14 - Donald Trump -
Business - MarketWatch
Microsoft and these other stocks are the way to play AI now, says Goldman Sachs
So-called “platform” stocks, such as Microsoft and Snowflake are the most attractive part of the AI sector according to Goldman Sachs.October 14 - Microsoft -
Top stories - NBC News
Trump escalates rhetoric on outlawing political dissent and criticism
Donald Trump is ramping up his rhetoric depicting his political rivals and critics as criminals, while dropping a long trail of suggestions that he favors outlawing political speech that he deems ...October 13 - Donald Trump