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Hum by Helen Phillips review – an all-too-plausible vision of the future
This thoughtful novel about a family trying to breathe clean air and not spend too long on their devices is mesmerising and scary. May loses her office job when the “hums” – humanoid robots – ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Has poppymania gone too far?
Over the past 20 years, the symbol of remembrance for the war dead has become increasingly ubiquitous – and a culture of poppy policing has grown with it. In autumn 2003, about six months after ...World - The Guardian - November 5 -
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Is there such a thing as too much parental leave?
Done the wrong way, it can have awkward effectsBusiness - Financial Times - Yesterday -
Bill Clinton grapples with his past in memoir – too much, too little, too late
The 42nd president’s latest book is a prolonged stroll down memory lane that never quite reaches a desired destination. In 1992, Bill Clinton defeated George HW Bush, a sitting Republican ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
'They shouldn't be in it' - are Chelsea too big for Conference League?
Chelsea break a Conference League record with their demolition of Noah – and leave observers wondering what they are even doing in the tournament.Top stories - BBC News - November 8 -
Bellingham on goal drought: 'I've been too nice'
Jude Bellingham blamed a change in his Real Madrid role for his lack of goals this season after scoring his first of the campaign on Saturday.Sports - ESPN - November 10 -
Murphy on Democrats' losses: 'Our tent is too small'
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) offered his thoughts on Democrats’ losses in this year’s elections in a Sunday thread on the social platform X. “We are out of touch with the crisis of meaning/purpose ...Politics - The Hill - November 10 -
Why it’s not too late to join the gold and bitcoin rush
All-time highs frequently indicate strong fundamentals and tend to attract more investors.Business - MarketWatch - November 16 -
How Bluesky, Alternative to X and Facebook, Is Handling Growth
The fledgling social media site has been flooded with new users since the election. It hasn’t all been easy.Tech - The New York Times - November 17 -
Long-Range Missiles Are in Play for Ukraine---but Are They Too Late?
The missiles will help Kyiv disrupt Russia’s military and ease pressure on the front lines, but their impact isn’t certain.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 18 -
Saving Endangered Animals Will Help Save Us, Too
We have hardly begun to understand how inextricably our own health and safety are intertwined with those of our wild neighbors.Top stories - The New York Times - November 18 -
Mixon, Texans' defense too much for Cowboys on MNF
Behind Joe Mixon, Houston was able to snap a two-game losing streak and hand Dallas its fifth straight loss.Sports - ESPN - November 19 -
How Much Socializing at Work Is Too Much?
My employees spend a lot of time chatting, but I don’t want to kill morale.Business - Inc. - November 19 -
Draymond jabs at Grizz's Jenkins: 'Too emotional'
Draymond Green called out Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins for his response to Green's trip of Zach Edey, calling Taylor "too emotional."Sports - ESPN - November 20 -
The risks of being too gloomy on Trump tariff plans
Overly pessimistic warnings of economic shocks could weaken crucial support for globalisationWorld - Financial Times - November 21 -
When the Cost of Being Unmarried Is Too High
In an uncertain world, a marriage skeptic comes around.Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 22 -
'Too good' - Bumrah removes Carey for fifth wicket
India seamer Jasprit Bumrah removes Alex Carey with his first ball on day two of the first Test to complete a five-wicket haul.Top stories - BBC News - November 23 -
Is Communist China Coming for Your Turkey, Too?
China’s push to develop alternative proteins is not a threat to America. It’s good for the planet.Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
Too little, too late? Biden's big reversal boosts Ukraine and infuriates the Kremlin
Ukrainians welcomed the U.S. move to let it strike in Kursk with ATACMS, as a wave of deadly Russian attacks on Sumy and Odesa caused power cuts.Top stories - NBC News - November 18 -
Huge COP29 climate deal too little too late, poorer nations say
Richer countries have promised £238bn a year, but campaigners say it is far from enough.Top stories - BBC News - 5 days ago -
My Fanged Feline Loves This Spooky Cat Gear—Yours Will Too
This Gothic cat tree, ghostly drinking fountain, and spectral litter mat are purrfect for Halloween fans.Tech - Wired - October 31 -
Headlights are too bright! But US experts say they’re not bright enough
Driver complaints about high beams are commonplace, though specialists say US roads need to be better lit. A few weeks ago, I was driving along a dark road at night. Suddenly, I couldn’t see. The ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
‘It was a trap’: flood alert came too late for residents of Paiporta, Spain
In the town where at least 62 have died, survivors are left with their grief and anger at the lack of official warning of the devastation on its way . As public buildings across Spain lowered ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
Intel CEO’s turnaround mirrors some moves by Steve Jobs. But is it too late?
Intel Corp. Chief Executive Pat Gelsinger gave a few important details Thursday about the company’s ongoing restructuring that mirrored some of the moves that Steve Jobs made at Apple — but it may ...Business - MarketWatch - November 1 -
Silicon Valley super-spenders leave too much in the cloud
Amazon, like its peers, is fuzzy on its investment plans, and the potential paybackBusiness - Financial Times - November 1 -
Don’t take the betting market odds on Tuesday’s U.S. election too seriously
This year’s U.S. presidential election has suddenly made betting on politics a topic of mainstream conversation.Business - MarketWatch - November 4 -
Automakers Are Hot for Extended-Range EVs. They Hope Buyers Like Them Too
The tech, a waypoint between fully electric cars and gas-powered ones, has shown up in more and more US—and Chinese—vehicles. Can EREV tech get more drivers into electrics?Tech - Wired - November 3 -
For Biden Officials, Lebanon May Be a Problem Too Big to Solve
Despite hopes that political shifts in Beirut could bring lasting peace to the Israel-Lebanon border, the United States may have to settle for a quicker fix.World - The New York Times - November 6 -
Mike Johnson impersonates Trump: 'Make it too big to rig'
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) did an impression of former President Trump during an interview with Fox News’s "Fox & Friends" Tuesday morning. The program's anchors asked the Speaker to do ...Politics - The Hill - November 5 -
Trump claims US election victory after winning critical battlegrounds
Republican says he has ‘powerful mandate’ after triumphs in swing states of Pennsylvania, Georgia and North CarolinaWorld - Financial Times - November 6 -
Druckenmiller: I’m worried the Fed declared victory on inflation too early
Legendary investor Stanley Druckenmiller fears a re-run of the 1970s inflationary experience.Business - MarketWatch - November 7 -
How Trump's Gen Z outreach paid off
President-elect Donald Trump picked up a larger portion of voters under 30 than any Republican presidential candidate since 2008, according to NBC News exit polling.Politics - NBC News - November 7 -
Officials might have missed not 1, but 2 Ravens penalties on Bengals' 2-point try
The Bengals had a shot at the lead, but there were two missed calls on a key play.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 8 -
Psaki: Democrats paid too much attention to anti-Trump GOP
Former White House press secretary Jen Psaki said she believes the Democratic Party gave too much attention to anti-Trump rhetoric versus trying to reclaim voters who stepped away from the ...Politics - The Hill - November 8 -
Fiscal policy was a squabble too far for German coalition’s odd throuple
At times it felt like the three parties thought they were governing three completely different countries. Germany’s coalition government, which collapsed in dramatic fashion on Wednesday night ...World - The Guardian - November 8