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Russia lawmakers pass bill banning "child-free propaganda"

Facing low birth rates and an aging population, Russia is set to ban any information deemed to promote a "rejection of childbearing."

New York City Council Approves Bill Shifting Broker Fees to Landlords

The City Council approved a bill on Wednesday that would curb a loathed New York City real estate practice: making renters pay thousands of dollars in broker fees.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

Ohio lawmakers pass bill restricting transgender student access to bathrooms

The Republican-backed bill applies to Ohio public K-12 schools and institutions of higher education.

Senate Democrats Are Running Out of Time to Pass a Shield Law to Protect Journalism

The PRESS Act, which would protect journalists from government spying, enjoys broad bipartisan support and has passed the House—but it’s unclear whether the Senate will take it up.

Tech - Wired - 4 hours ago

Will the Polls in 2024 Be More Accurate Than in 2016 and 2020?

Can you trust the polls this year? Kaleigh Rogers, a polling reporter at The New York Times, describes how pollsters have tried to fix past mistakes.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 17

Dune: Messiah Might Arrive Sooner Than Expected

Following the release of Dune: Part Two earlier this year, director Denis Villeneuve suggested that he might take an extended break from the franchise before returning for a third film based on ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 18

Walmart is selling a tiny house for less than $16,000

Walmart's prefab house includes space for a bedroom, living room, bathroom, dining room and kitchen, but appliances are sold separately.

NOAA predicting warmer than average winter

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration published its winter outlook for this coming December, January and February. Experts anticipate warmer-than-average temperatures for much of the ...

This Watch Line Says It’s More a ‘Gathering’ Than a Brand

‘We’re just friends having fun, doing something that we would like for ourselves,’ one Kollokium founder said.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 18

Why Trump’s Chances Are Better Than They Look

For many undecided voters, the inflation issue isn’t going away.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 21

'Sorry' water boss has plan to end sewage spillages

Water UK chief apologises for the industry's performance as the sector faces a "root and branch" review.

Using Artificial Intelligence Is Easier Than You Think

WIRED’s AI Unlocked newsletter about using chatbots and other generative AI tools is back for a second season. We’ve incorporated reader feedback and answered your burning questions.

Tech - Wired - October 23

An Appreciation: Fernando Valenzuela and Fernandomania

Fernando Valenzuela, who died on Tuesday at age 63, was a teenage phenomenon from Mexico who remade the Dodgers’ fan base and put his country on the baseball map.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 24

Peak population may be coming sooner than we think

Birth rates keep coming in below the forecasts — the models may need an overhaul

Business - Financial Times - October 25

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