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There’s a New Way to Count Prime Numbers
To make progress on one of number theory’s most elementary questions, two mathematicians turned to an unlikely source.Wired - Jan. 19 -
Number of injured in Spain ski lift collapse revised down to 10
Initial reports about the incident at the Astún resort in the Pyrenees said at least 30 people had been injured, but the number has since been revised.BBC News - Jan. 18 -
Young people are hanging out less — it may be harming their mental health
Could the decline of face-to-face interaction tie together several modern mysteries?Financial Times - Jan. 18 -
Chiefs' Travis Kelce reveals when he plans to retire and if Taylor Swift wants him to hang up the cleats
Kelce said his thoughts on retirement change frequentlyCBS Sports - Jan. 17 -
Jalen Hurts disproves perceived struggles of Eagles passing game as numbers back up stat he cares most about
Hurts reinforces winning is the main thingCBS Sports - Jan. 16 -
‘I realised we’re such hypocrites’: how growing numbers of US veterans were moved to protest over Gaza
As images of the war flooded social media and news reports, disillusioned ex-military personnel increased their efforts to pressurise the administration to stop arming Israel. . Of the protesters ...The Guardian - Jan. 16 -
Cade Cunningham’s 7 triple-doubles tells us WHAT about the Detroit Pistons? | The Big Number
Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine dive into the numbers and break down whether or not Cade Cunningham deserve a shout for the NBA’s Most Improved Player award this season.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 16 -
Managers roll out record number of defence funds in Asia-Pacific
A total of 15 military-themed funds launched in the region in 2024 compared with just one in 2023Financial Times - Jan. 16 -
Concerns about gentrification hang over LA community's destruction
The destruction caused by the Eaton Fire in Los Angeles County, which has decimated more than 14,117 acres in the last week, is threatening Altadena’s rich history.ABC News - Jan. 15 -
The Israel-Hamas war's devastating toll, by the numbers
Officials announced that Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire deal to pause more than 15 months of war and release hostages held in GazaABC News - Jan. 15 -
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How the Rising Number of Bogus, Ghost Job Listings Threatens Company Reputations
Ads for jobs that don’t exist—or are never filled—keep proliferating, frustrating hiring platforms and job seekers.Inc. - Jan. 13 -
Why $10 Million Is the Hardest Number for Startups to Hit
It’s a wonderful mirage, but it rarely works, so why do we keep falling for it?Inc. - Jan. 13 -
Record number of journalists dead in Gaza war
The conflict between Israel and Hamas has been especially deadly for the people documenting it.CBS News - Jan. 13 -
Monday Briefing: Number of Missing Rises in L.A.
Plus, how cured ham fixed an antique organ in France.The New York Times - Jan. 12 -
Barcelona mayor turns tourist numbers into weapon against climate change
In the Spanish city of Barcelona, thousands of protestors took to the streets last year angry at the impact of millions of tourists on the lives of people who live there. But as the city also ...CBS News - Jan. 11 -
A vanishingly small number of violent sex crimes end in conviction
Data from eight major cities shows that less than 4% of sex crimes result in convictions.NBC News - Jan. 10 -
Gaza death toll 40% higher than official number, Lancet study finds
Analysis estimates death toll by end of June was 64,260, with 59% being women, children and people over 65. Research published in the Lancet medical journal estimates that the death toll in Gaza ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
Elton John's hits album finally goes to number one
The star saw renewed interest in his back catalogue after a documentary was released at Christmas.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
TikTok’s future hangs in balance at Friday’s Supreme Court arguments
TikTok’s future will hang in the balance Friday when the Supreme Court hears oral arguments over a federal law that could ban the video-sharing platform nationwide in less than 10 days. In its ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
Number of single adults in U.S. declines for 1st time in years, survey says
"Singledom has peaked," said Dr. Richard Fry, a labor economist at Pew Research Center who conducted the survey.CBS News - Jan. 9 -
The Legacies of Mike Tomlin and Russell Wilson Now Hang in the Balance
The Steelers’ playoff game against the Ravens could very well shape the future of the franchise.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
December jobs report forecast is 155,000. But here’s the number investors really should watch.
Rising unemployment prodded the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates last fall despite lingering inflation — and the jobless rate could still be the deciding factor for future rate cuts.MarketWatch - Jan. 9 -
Are the Sacramento Kings better off WITHOUT De’Aaron Fox? | The Big Number
Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine reveal this week’s Big Number and evaluate if the Sacramento Kings are better off without De’Aaron Fox on the court and, if so, should they trade him before the deadline?Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9 -
Doc Rivers explains why the Bucks are benching Khris Middleton despite his impressive numbers as a starter
Middleton is averaging 15.7 points, 5.4 rebounds and 4.9 assists on 51.2% shooting as a starter this seasonCBS Sports - Jan. 9 -
Samsung’s revival still hangs on winning Nvidia’s AI custom
South Korean group is one of only a few chipmakers with the ability to produce memory chips essential for AI applicationsFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
Xi Jinping Muzzles Chinese Economist Who Dared to Doubt GDP Numbers
Gao Shanwen questioned Beijing’s ability to boost its economy as threats loom from a property meltdown and burgeoning debt.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 8 -
How Verlander joining Giants causes jersey-number conundrum
Justin Verlander wears the same jersey number as former Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford, which poses a potential problem for San Francisco.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8 -
Jim Cramer looks ahead to Friday's employment data: 'We’re at the mercy of macro numbers'
CNBC's Jim Cramer reviewed Tuesday's market-wide decline.CNBC - Jan. 7 -
Disaster by the Numbers: The Crisis in Sudan
The United States just formally declared that genocide has taken place in the northeast African nation, but the calamity there dates back decades.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
In Roob's Eagles Stats: Completely bonkers Tanner McKee numbers
In the final rendition of Roob's Stats for the regular season: wild Tanner McKee numbers, historic milestones by the 2024 defense and a rare feat accomplished by three Eagles rookies.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7 -
Webb telescope spots record number of stars in distant galaxy
A phenomenon called gravitational lensing turned a galaxy into a "hall of mirrors of cosmic proportions," allowing for the discovery.CBS News - Jan. 7 -
New York Crime Rate Falls, but Number of Felony Assaults Rises Again
Killings and shootings have dropped, but headlines have been dominated by terrifying crimes, like the killing of a woman who was burned to death on the F train.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
Two more Mets deserving of number retirement with David Wright's No. 5 getting immortalized
With the New York Mets retiring David Wright's No. 5, who should be next?Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6 -
Congress is ready to certify Trump's election win, but Jan. 6 legacy hangs over day
Congress plans to convene amid a snowstorm to certify the 2024 election results for President-elect Donald TrumpABC News - Jan. 6 -
Mayorkas says he’s spoken 'substantively' with Noem 'a number of times'
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said he has spoken “substantively” with President-elect Trump’s choice to fill his seat, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R). ...The Hill - Jan. 5 -
Trump Sees the U.S. as a ‘Disaster.’ The Numbers Tell a Different Story.
President Biden is bequeathing his successor a nation that by many measures is in good shape, even if voters remain unconvinced.The New York Times - Jan. 5 -
Derrick Rose moved to tears in Bulls halftime ceremony, to have his jersey number retired
Derrick Rose still feels the love in Chicago.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5 -
Bulls to retire former MVP Derrick Rose's jersey number during 2025-26 NBA season
The recently retired Rose spent the first eight seasons of his career with the Bulls and was named MVP in 2011CBS Sports - Jan. 4 -
Memo to Trump: US telecoms is vulnerable to hackers. Please hang up and try again | John Naughton
State-backed cyberspies are exploiting ageing infrastructure to penetrate every corner of the US government, it seems – even its phone-tapping systems. You know the drill. You’re logging into your ...The Guardian - Jan. 4
