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Universe would die before monkey with keyboard writes Shakespeare, study finds
Australian mathematicians call into question the ‘infinite monkey theorem’ in new research on old adage. Mathematicians have called into question the old adage that a monkey typing randomly at a ...World - The Guardian - November 1 -
American activists were behind efforts to spread conspiracies with bot networks, study finds
American political activists on the left and the right are using networks of social media followers that behave like bots to rapidly spread conspiracy theories.Top stories - NBC News - November 1 -
1 in 4 Child Deaths After E.R. Visits Are Preventable, Study Finds
If every emergency room in the United States were fully prepared to treat children, thousands of lives would be saved and the cost would be $11.84 or less per child, researchers found.Business - The New York Times - November 1 -
Black Friday 2024: Tips for Finding the Best Deals From Home
The biggest retail event of the year has grown into an entire month of sales that ebb and flow. Here’s how to make the most of it.Tech - Wired - November 1 -
MrBeast fires workers, but probe finds no proof of sexual misconduct
Online video production company says it fired as many as 10 employees after an investigation into its workplace culture.Top stories - CBS News - November 1 -
Law firm finds grooming claims against MrBeast co-host baseless
The YouTuber hired the firm to look into claims that a co-host had sent inappropriate messages to a minor.Top stories - BBC News - November 2 -
Women's professional baseball is ready for its moment. But first it needs to find players.
It’s been nearly seven decades since women in the U.S. have had a league of their own.Top stories - NBC News - November 2 -
Colleges failed to address antisemitism, House GOP report finds
It says universities have failed to adequately discipline antisemitic conduct.Top stories - ABC News - November 2 -
Harris and Trump Battle to the Wire in Swing States, Times/Siena Polls Find
Donald J. Trump has improved his standing in Pennsylvania even as late-deciding voters appear to be breaking for Kamala Harris.Top stories - The New York Times - November 3 -
‘We have no choice’: Gazan workers find a lifeline in freelancing amid war
With poor internet and electricity, Palestinians flock to co-working spaces and find hope despite Israel’s attacks. It took more than 20 minutes and eight dropped WhatsApp calls to finally connect ...World - The Guardian - November 3 -
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Working Well: How to Find the Elusive Work-Life Balance
It can be hard to learn to slow down and find work-life balance.Business - Inc. - November 3 -
England’s dangerous cladding could cost £22bn to rectify, watchdog finds
Ministers must ‘manage risks’ to limit taxpayers’ exposure to £5.1bn already budgeted, says reportBusiness - Financial Times - November 4 -
Is Juan Soto Worth $600 Million? We’re About to Find Out.
The average annual value of Soto’s next contract could surpass a record set by Shohei Ohtani, a columnist for The Athletic writes.Sports - The New York Times - November 4 -
Moving in with someone cuts chances of being depressed, finds study
Being married or in ‘marriage-like’ situation may bring health benefits – but quality of relationship is key, say experts. They were portrayed as self-satisfied and insufferable by Bridget Jones’s ...World - The Guardian - November 4 -
Matt LaFleur finds questions about Jordan Love interceptions "really annoying"
Packers quarterback Jordan Love threw 11 interceptions while starting all 17 regular season games last season, so it's probably fair to say that the team wasn't expecting him to approach that ...Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 4 -
Report finds ‘shocking and dispiriting’ fall in children reading for pleasure
National Literacy Trust finds only 35% of eight to 18-year-olds enjoy reading in their spare time, a sharp drop on last year to the lowest figure yet recorded. Children’s reading enjoyment has ...World - The Guardian - November 5 -
Charity worker helps woman find dad after 30 years
With the help of a good Samaritan, Mika Ap Ellis found her dad living on the streets after 30 years.Top stories - BBC News - November 5 -
The presidential election is prompting some Americans to 'doom spend,' report finds
Some Americans are "doom spending" as a coping mechanism for worries about the presidential election and inflation, according to a new survey.Business - CNBC - November 5 -
Cosmic Voids in Space Taught Me to Find Meaning in Life
Most of the universe is made of nothingness. That realization should make us feel empowered, not frightened.Top stories - The New York Times - November 3 -
Coach Cal looks to bring fun back to Arkansas and find some for himself
John Calipari has brought national success everywhere he's been. Razorbacks fans hope that trend continues.Sports - ESPN - November 6 -
This year ‘virtually certain’ to be hottest on record, finds EU space programme
Copernicus Climate Change Service says 2024 marks ‘a new milestone’ and should raise ambitions at Cop29 summit. It is “virtually certain” that 2024 will be the hottest year on record, the European ...World - The Guardian - November 7 -
As W.N.B.A. Popularity Surges, It’s Never Been Harder to Find a Coach
A variety of factors including low pay, short-term contracts and a failure to mentor young assistants has led to a dearth of coaching candidates.Sports - The New York Times - November 7 -
Where Can You Find N.H.L. Stars? Hanging Out in the Sauna.
“It’s always been in the culture,” one player said.Sports - The New York Times - November 7 -
The Best Place to Find ‘Somebody’s Son’? Try ‘A Black Love Party.’
After the success of MeAndSomebodySon, her Instagram page dedicated to Black romantic relationships, Zemirah Moffett is taking the party offline.Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 7 -
LIST: These are the fastest-growing cities in the US, 2024 report finds
Did your city make the list?Politics - The Hill - November 7 -
Police in Mexico find 11 bodies, including 2 of minors, dumped by highway
Prosecutors in the southern Mexico state of Guerrero have found 11 bodies, including two of minors, dumped by a highwayWorld - ABC News - November 7 -
Why is it so hard to find a WNBA coach? The reasons behind the lack of candidates
Never has WNBA head coaching been a more tenuous job. Qualify for the playoffs? That didn’t spare the Atlanta Dream’s Tanisha Wright, the Indiana Fever’s Christie Sides or the Connecticut Sun’s ...Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 7 -
ESPN report finds new accountability for Pat Tillman's death
Tillman's friendly fire death has led to 20 years of trauma for his platoon.Sports - ESPN - November 7 -
"Hiring Our Heroes" helps returning veterans find jobs
After veterans' brave service ends, the return to everyday life can be challenging. "Hiring Our Heroes" President Eric Eversole joins CBS News ahead of Veterans Day to discuss the nonprofit's work ...Top stories - CBS News - November 8 -
After California Mountain Fire, Residents Return to Find Homes Reduced to Rubble
The Mountain fire has torn through more than 20,000 acres and destroyed more than 130 structures in Ventura County. “It’s just devastating,” one resident said.Top stories - The New York Times - November 9 -
I find it hard to make friends – now my daughter does, too
Many of us are convinced our insecurities are screaming out because we compare what we feel like on the inside to what other people look like on the outside. The question I grew up in a ...World - The Guardian - November 10 -
Broncos QB Bo Nix finds Courtland Sutton for 32-yard TD
The second-quarter score put the Broncos up 14-3 over the Chiefs.Sports - ESPN - November 10 -
Extreme weather cost $2tn globally over past decade, report finds
US suffered greatest economic losses, report commissioned by International Chamber of Commerce finds, followed by China and India. Violent weather cost the world $2tn over the past decade, a report ...World - The Guardian - November 11
