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Tech - VentureBeat
The human factor: How companies can prevent cloud disasters
Let's explore human engineering techniques that have worked at scale across the most successful tech companies in history.8 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
‘Humanity would watch helplessly as space junk multiplies uncontrollably’: has the number of satellite launches reached a tipping point?
From chaotic collisions to depletion of the ozone layer, the thousands of satellites in orbit around Earth have the potential to wreak havoc in coming decades. What are the solutions to a growing ...16 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
David Lammy raises human rights and Ukraine in Beijing talks
Foreign secretary discussed China’s treatment of Uyghurs and support of Russia as well as ‘areas of cooperation’. David Lammy pressed his Chinese counterpart on human rights concerns and China’s ...18 hours ago - Ukraine -
Top stories - NBC News
Elon Musk raises payment offer to $100 for voters who sign petition for gun and speech rights
Billionaire Elon Musk has upped his financial offer for registered swing state voters to sign a conservative-leaning petition.Yesterday - Elon Musk -
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Science - The New York Times
How Neanderthals and Other Early Humans Evolved to Eat Starch
Two new studies found that ancient human ancestors carried a surprising diversity of genes for amylase, an enzyme that breaks down starch.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Trump responds to Harris attacks: ‘I am the most stable human being’
Former President Trump on Friday responded to a barrage of attacks from Vice President Harris that he's "unstable" and "unhinged," telling Fox News he's "the most stable human being." Trump ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Top stories - BBC News
Debt rule to change to fund major projects
Government claims the move contrasts with former PM Liz Truss's controversial mini-Budget.Yesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
Netflix raises prices as boost from password crackdown fades
The streaming giant will charge subscribers more in some countries to fuel growth.Yesterday - Netflix -
Top stories - NBC News
The evolutionary history of humans' ability to eat starch
How humans developed the ability to digest starch: A study offers insight into the evolution of amylase genes, which are key to breaking down some carbs.2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Global water cycle off balance for 'first time in human history': Report
The world’s water cycle is out of balance ”for the first time in human history,” according to a new report. The Global Commission on the Economics of Water, which is made up of global experts, ...2 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Mitch McConnell privately called Trump a 'despicable human' and unfit for office, new book says
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has endorsed Donald Trump for president this year but privately called him "stupid" and unfit for office.2 days ago - Donald Trump -
Tech - VentureBeat
Archetype AI’s Newton model learns physics from raw data—without any help from humans
Archetype AI's 'Newton' model learns physics from sensor data, promising breakthroughs in industrial applications and scientific discovery.2 days ago -
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Business - Financial Times
Lammy to raise human rights and support for Russia on China trip
UK foreign secretary keen to boost engagement with Beijing as well as address concerns in potential reset to relations2 days ago - China -
World - ABC News
Bangladesh court issues arrest warrant for ex-PM Sheikh Hasina on charges of crimes against humanity, prosecutor says
Bangladesh court issues arrest warrant for ex-PM Sheikh Hasina on charges of crimes against humanity, prosecutor says2 days ago -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
ABB Posts Higher Profit, Raises Margin Guidance
The Swiss industrial-technology company’s profit and revenue rose as the electrification business offset weakness in robotics, discrete automation and e-mobility.2 days ago -
Top stories - ABC News
Election Day restrictions in Georgia raise red flags
Voters in the battleground state of Georgia are now facing more barriers to casting their ballot, but there are ways around them, experts warned.3 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
GM raises investment in lithium mine to nearly $1bn
US carmaker seeks to secure supply of metal expected to suffer shortfalls because of rising demand in switch to EVs3 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Human rights groups condemn EU summit with Saudi crown prince
Mohammed bin Salman attends Brussels meeting six years after the murder of Jamal Khashoggi. Human rights activists have condemned the EU’s decision to host the Saudi crown prince, Mohammed bin ...3 days ago - European Union -
World - The Guardian
David Lammy urged to raise human rights concerns on China trip
Exclusive: Group of UK MPs says foreign secretary must ‘engage with China as it really is’ amid rapprochement drive. David Lammy must “engage with China as it really is under the leadership of Xi ...3 days ago - China -
Sports - ESPN
Jackets raise Gaudreau banner on 'emotional night'
Emotions ran high in Columbus on Tuesday night, when the Blue Jackets paid tribute to Johnny Gaudreau and his late brother, Matthew, at their home opener against the Panthers.4 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
How the UN Human Rights Council promotes dictatorships over human rights
The UN Human Rights Council has elected some of the world's most oppressive regimes, including Qatar, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Ethiopia, to its membership, leading to a mockery of its ...4 days ago - United Nations -
Politics - The Hill
North Korea again raises the specter of nuclear conflict
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has issued a stark warning that his regime would not hesitate to use nuclear weapons if any adversary attempts to use force against Pyongyang. Developments in the ...4 days ago - North Korea -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Adidas Raises Guidance on Better-Than-Expected Results
The German sportswear company cited better-than-expected results for the third quarter and brand momentum.4 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Harrison Ford keeps working for ‘human contact’. Could he be any more beloved?
The man is a living legend with nothing left to prove, he doesn’t need to work other than for the simple pleasure of being around talented people – and it’s a joy to watch. Imagine for a moment ...4 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
UK to raise bank ringfencing threshold to ‘improve competitiveness’
Wider package of reforms expected ‘as soon as parliamentary time allows’, says minister4 days ago - United Kingdom -
Top stories - BBC News
Interest rate cut hopes raised as wage growth slows
Expectations of a rate cut next month increase as pay growth slows to its lowest rate for more than two years.4 days ago -
Tech - VentureBeat
Gladia raises $16M for AI transcription and analytics
Gladia, an AI transcription and audio intelligence provider, has raised $16 million in funding.4 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Human rights groups urge Polish PM to shelve plan to suspend right to asylum
More than 60 NGOs including Holocaust memorial group tell Donald Tusk region’s volatility ‘doesn’t exempt us from humanity’. Human rights organisations and a Holocaust memorial group have urged the ...4 days ago -
World - Financial Times
Life and Death in Gaza TV review — film focuses on human resilience
Four families tell of their struggles to find food, safety and hope in this BBC documentary5 days ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Hint of ‘very high’ consumer inflation expectations raises risks for Treasury market
Buried inside last Friday’s data from the University of Michigan was a shocking inflation outlook from a small segment of consumers — one that is causing some nervousness about whether ...5 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Human sense of smell is faster than previously thought, study suggests
Some participants were able to discriminate order of smells at intervals 10 times shorter than previously thought. The human sense of smell is nothing to turn one’s nose up at, research suggests, ...5 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
US raises concern over Chinese military drills near Taiwan
The United States said it is “seriously concerned” about Chinese military drills near Taiwan on Monday. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said the U.S. is concerned by the joint military ...5 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
How Israel’s Army Uses Palestinians as Human Shields in Gaza
Israeli soldiers and Palestinian former detainees say troops have regularly forced captured Gazans to carry out life-threatening tasks, including inside Hamas tunnels.5 days ago - Israel -
World - Financial Times
Safet Zec at Venice Biennale — humanity at its most fragile and battered
Eighty-year-old Bosnian painter is the star of the pavilion’s multinational show ‘Home Sextant’5 days ago -
World - The Guardian
European audit of democracy standards too positive, says human rights watchdog
European Commission report ‘completely ineffective as an enforcement tool’, according to civil liberties organisation. The European Commission’s exhaustive annual audit of democratic standards ...5 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Democratic voter registration raises red flags for Harris
Democrats’ voter registration advantage has dropped in three key battleground states — Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Nevada — raising a red flag for Vice President Harris as experts cite a lack ...6 days ago