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DNA-testing site 23andMe to lay off 40% of its workers

The once-popular general DNA-testing firm holds a trove of sensitive genetic data from its customers.

The 6 Best Folding Phones We've Tested and Reviewed (2024)

Ready to move on from the traditional glass slab? Introduce a hinge into your life with these folding smartphones.

Tech - Wired - November 12

Tariff test for EU as Trump prepares to squeeze trade partners

Senior US official urges Brussels to postpone resumption of ‘retaliatory’ levies scheduled for March

Business - Financial Times - November 12

'It flew right into her room': Ukrainian girl killed by Russian drone as attacks surge

Russia is launching mass drone strikes on Ukraine. Maria, 14, was one of the latest victims.

Euthanized pet squirrel Peanut tests negative for rabies, official says

Peanut the pet squirrel, who was a social media star before being seized by authorities in upstate New York, tested negative for rabies after being euthanized, a county official said Tuesday.

Nvidia earnings are a test for chip stocks as software has stolen the limelight

Nvidia’s earnings could give a jolt to other AI semiconductor plays if the outlook impresses, but don’t expect software stocks to lose shine during a seasonally strong quarter.

Business - MarketWatch - November 13

Lewis Hamilton unlikely to drive for Ferrari in F1 post-season testing

Mercedes give no indication of early release Hamilton has promotional commitments in Abu Dhabi Lewis Hamilton is unlikely to get behind the wheel of a Ferrari in post-season Abu Dhabi testing ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

Did P’Nut Die for Nothing? Test Shows Squirrel Did Not Have Rabies.

Officials released a timeline of the decision to euthanize the squirrel, whose confiscation led to outrage from some on the right and death threats to those deemed responsible.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 13

Snap Sri Lankan election poses test for new leader

President Dissanayake is seeking a majority to push through reforms to help the debt-ridden nation.

Freddie Steward recalled as England make four changes for South Africa Test

Borthwick picks Steward for first time this autumn Van Poortvliet, Underhill and Sleightholme also in Freddie Steward has been recalled to the England side to face South Africa, with Steve ...

World - The Guardian - November 14

Trump picking Gaetz for AG may be loyalty test for senators

President-elect Donald Trump's choice for attorney general, Matt Gaetz, is facing a tough Senate confirmation process for the job. CBS News political director Fin Gómez reports on some of the ...

Trump’s Nominees Pose Dilemma for Senate G.O.P., Testing Their Deference

The president-elect’s choice of combative loyalists who could have trouble being confirmed has raised constitutional questions about executive power and the Senate’s prerogatives.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 14

The 6 Automatic Litter Boxes We've Tested and Recommend (2024)

With these high-tech cat boxes, gone are the days of bending over, scooping, and foul smells. Welcome to the future.

Tech - Wired - November 15

England warn rebels that joining rugby breakaway would end Test careers

Plans afoot for global league with eight franchise teams But RFU insists anyone who signs up won’t be in Test side Steve Borthwick’s ailing national side could be decimated by England players ...

World - The Guardian - November 15

Two of UK's biggest clubs get in-house drug testing

The venues, in Manchester and London, invite charity The Loop to test drugs behind the scenes.

Filip Chytil won't join Rangers on road trip, will undergo further testing

Rangers forward Filip Chytil will not travel with the team at the start of their four-game road trip as he remains in New York for further evaluations on an apparent upper-body injury.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 16

The 12 Best Meal Kit Delivery Services (2024) Tested and Reviewed

From Blue Apron to Dinnerly, I've spent years cooking with boxed ingredients shipped to my door.

Tech - Wired - November 17

Restart of Three Mile Island tests US appetite for nuclear revival

Legal threats, skills shortages and regulatory challenges complicate reopening of plant at site of nuclear accident

Business - Financial Times - November 17

Meet us before it's too late, nuclear test veterans urge PM

The last of 22,000 personnel who witnessed the UK’s nuclear bomb tests want answers from the PM.

SpaceX Starship’s Sonic Boom Creates Risk of Structural Damage, Test Finds

An independent researcher found that noise recorded miles away from the site of a recent test flight was equal to standing 200 feet from a Boeing 747 during takeoff.

Business - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Biden’s Ukraine move tests Putin, riles Trump allies

The Biden administration is apparently calling Russian leader Vladimir Putin’s bluff by allowing Ukraine to strike far into Russian territory with U.S. weapons systems, a move that has drawn the ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Tests reveal dangerously high lead levels in water for dozens of Syracuse homes

New testing shows Syracuse, New York, has double the levels of lead in the water than Flint, Michigan. The city insists the water is safe, but NBC News' Erin McLaughlin speaks to several residents ...

Let’s get real about what Labour reforms mean for employers

Big policy interventions are always a leap in the dark

World - Financial Times - 5 days ago

7 Best Handheld Gaming Consoles (2024), Tested and Reviewed

The second golden age of portable gaming is here! Mostly. These are the top gadgets for taking your video games on the go.

Tech - Wired - 5 days ago

SpaceX to launch Super Heavy-Starship today in 6th test flight

Sources say President-elect Donald Trump will be on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket today.

SpaceX Starship Launch Ends With a Dramatic Water Landing

President-elect Donald J. Trump joined Elon Musk, as his company’s prototype moon and Mars rocket carried out a sixth test flight that showed a mix of progress and setbacks.

Science - The New York Times - 4 days ago

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