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What 23andMe business troubles could mean for users' genetic data

The company is laying off 40% of its workforce and discontinuing its therapeutics division.

Siemens Profit Tops Forecasts as Data-Center Demand Offsets Automation Woes

The industrial conglomerate reported a net profit of $2 billion for the fourth quarter, beating market views, after it benefited from high demand for electrical infrastructure driven by data centers.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 14

How new producer price data signals potential costs for Americans

New economic data is trickling in and the latest producer price index numbers could signal a potential trend about the state of inflation in the U.S. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has ...

Spy Agency Memo Sets Rules for Artificial Intelligence and Americans’ Private Data

The administration held back the guidance last month when unveiling a presidential directive pushing security agencies to use the technology.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 15

China retail sales beat forecasts in October while real estate slump worsens

Retail sales grew by 4.8% year-on-year, the National Bureau of Statistics said Friday. That was above the 3.8% forecasted in a Reuters poll, and a pickup from 3.2% growth in September.

Business - CNBC - November 15

French say ‘non’ for longer as data shows increase in age to lose virginity

Figures also reveal both men and women having less sex – but number of partners over lifetime increasing. The French have a certain reputation when it comes to the vie d’amour . But the latest ...

World - The Guardian - November 15

Smartball has revolutionised data in rugby and refereeing could be next | Gavin Willacy

New technology can tell how much a kick is swirling but not whether a pass is forward or a try has been scored – yet. By Gavin Willacy for No Helmets Required . While Twickenham debated why ...

World - The Guardian - November 16

Germany and Finland investigate a severed data cable through the Baltic Sea

German and Finland have expressed deep concern over the discovery of a severed undersea cable between the countries through the Baltic Sea

Tech - ABC News - 5 days ago

Elon Musk Asked People to Upload Their Health Data. X Users Obliged

Privacy experts cringed when people started feeding their medical images to the A.I. tool Grok.

Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Microsoft supercharges Fabric with new data tools to accelerate enterprise AI workflows

At Ignite, Microsoft shared several new enhancements for Fabric, setting up the platform as the unified data layer for next-gen AI apps.

Tech - VentureBeat - 5 days ago

Microsoft debuts custom chips to boost data center security and power efficiency

At the Ignite developer conference today, Microsoft unveiled two new chips designed for its data center infrastructure: the Azure Integrated HSM and the Azure Boost DPU.

Tech - VentureBeat - 4 days ago

Faulty data overstates surge in UK economic inactivity, finds report

Problems with ONS labour market survey have given ‘overly pessimistic picture’, says Resolution Foundation

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

In data: APAC outperforms amid global decline in deal activity

World - Yahoo News - 4 days ago

China’s Surveillance State Is Selling Citizen Data as a Side Hustle

Chinese black market operators are openly recruiting government agency insiders, paying them for access to surveillance data and then reselling it online—no questions asked.

Tech - Wired - 3 days ago

Anomalo’s unstructured data solution cuts enterprise AI deployment time by 30%

Data quality vendor raises new money as it expands its unstructured data quality monitoring technology in a bid to help accelerate enterprise AI deployment.

Tech - VentureBeat - 3 days ago

Lawsuits target ‘potato cartel’ enabled by price data aggregators

Frozen potato producers are the target of multiple new federal lawsuits alleging that companies have been coordinating their prices through third-party data providers to form a “potato cartel.” ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

ONS faces fresh scrutiny over flawed UK labour market data

MPs ask national statistician for clarity on when problems with ‘integral’ survey will be resolved

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

NHS take-up of Palantir data platform rises despite hurdles

Figures released by NHS England show slower than hoped rollout of software

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Wire cutters: how the world’s vital undersea data cables are being targeted

Carrying 99% of the world’s international telecommunications, the vulnerable lines are drawing nefarious interest. The lead-clad telegraphic cable seemed to weigh tons, according to Lt Cameron ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Former BP Chief Joins A.I. Data Center Developer

Bernard Looney will join Prometheus Hyperscale, a Wyoming start-up, to help it address the enormous energy needs of the artificial intelligence industry.

Business - The New York Times - 10 minutes ago

Key points from the Budget at a glance

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has delivered Labour’s first Budget since 2010 – here’s what you need to know.

Young scores 38 points as Hawks overcome Ball's 3-point barrage, 34 points, to beat Hornets 125-120

Trae Young scored 38 points and the Atlanta Hawks overcame LaMelo Ball’s 34 points and career-best nine 3-pointers to hold off the Charlotte Hornets 125-120

Sports - ABC News - October 25

LeBron: Crucial for red-hot AD to be 'focal point'

Anthony Davis, who followed his 36-point opener with 35 in Friday night's win over the Suns, finally appears positioned to take the torch as the Lakers' best player.

Sports - ESPN - October 26

Is Wolves' late fightback a turning point for O'Neil?

Wolves boss Gary O'Neil hopes his side can build on Saturday's battling late draw at Brighton and climb the table.

Sources: Signs point to Daniels playing vs. Bears

Signs point to Commanders rookie QB Jayden Daniels playing Sunday against the visiting Bears, sources told ESPN.

Sports - ESPN - October 27

Why Liverpool will be happier with a point than Arsenal

MOTD2 pundit and ex-Liverpool defender Stephen Warnock explains why Arsenal will be "bitterly disappointed" not to have beaten Arne Slot's side on Sunday.

Harris tops Trump by 5 points in Michigan: Poll

Vice President Harris is leading former President Trump in battleground Michigan by 5 points, a new survey found. The poll from Susquehanna University Polling and Research shows Harris garnering ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

C.J. Stroud implies Texans are pointing fingers, not buying in

Generally, Texans quarterback C.J.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 1

'It's the reality' - will it take fewer points to win Premier League?

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola predicts fewer points will be required to win the Premier League this season - but do the stats back that up?

Watch a recap of the major turning points in the 2024 campaign

The 2024 presidential election has been like none other in history and has moved so quickly with the nation experiencing a lot in a short period of time. NBC’s Kate Snow shares a recap of the race ...

Fired Gallant reveals points of contention with Israel's Netanyahu

World - Yahoo News - November 5

The N.F.L.’s Biggest Surprises, and Disappointments, at the Halfway Point

Despite losing their quarterback, the Vikings are on the rise thanks to an outstanding coach, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - November 7

Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by a quarter point

The Federal Reserve approved its second consecutive interest rate cut Thursday.

Business - CNBC - November 7

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