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Retail sales jump on strong auto and internet buying. Economy in good shape for holiday season.
There’s no quit in American shoppers. Retail sales rose faster than expected at the start of the holiday shopping season in November and pointed to steady growth in the U.S. economy.MarketWatch - 2h -
Magnitude 7.3 Earthquake Hits Vanuatu, Triggering Internet Outages
A tsunami alert was lifted for the Pacific island nation, but government websites were offline after the quake. The U.S. Embassy building was seriously damaged, officials said.The New York Times - 9h -
Why is the internet obsessed with a suspected CEO killer?
The killing of a health insurance boss has divided AmericaBBC News - 4d -
Mystery drone sightings fuel spread of internet theories
One Facebook group has swelled to over 70,000 members as people speculate about the source of the drones.CBS News - 16h -
German chancellor Olaf Scholz loses confidence vote, triggering early elections
Scholz had called the vote to deliberately lose it following the collapse of his coalition government. Olaf Scholz has lost a historic vote of confidence in the German parliament, paving the way ...The Guardian - 1d -
Storm-hit Russian petroleum tankers trigger fears of fuel spills in Black Sea
One vessel’s prow breaks off and another craft runs aground in Kerch Strait off CrimeaFinancial Times - 1d -
Why is the internet obsessed with a suspected CEO killer?
The killing of a health insurance boss has divided AmericaBBC News - 4d -
Foot tapping and hair twiddling among triggers for those who hate fidgeting
Why hair twiddling, pen tapping or thigh jiggling can cause rage and distress for some people.BBC News - 4d -
Concern over Syria's chemical weapons stockpile triggers emergency meeting of global monitor
The global chemical weapons watchdog has opened an emergency meeting to discuss the situation in Syria over concerns about the country’s stockpile of toxic chemicals in the wake of the overthrow of ...ABC News - 5d -
A Pokémon creature is the latest subject of the internet's fixation on Luigi Mangione
Social media has seized on a picture of the Pokémon character Breloom as part of a wide-ranging online effort to rally around Luigi Mangione, who is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian ...NBC News - 5d -
UN drug experts say opium production has leveled off in Myanmar, but instability may trigger a rise
U.N. experts say there has been a slight drop in the production of opium in Myanmar, the world’s biggest source of the illicit drug from which heroin is derived, but warn there are still strong ...ABC News - 5d -
Blockchain Innovation Will Put an AI-Powered Internet Back Into Users’ Hands
In 2025, blockchain alternatives will offer more choice, open source innovation, and community-controlled options. They will carry the torch of the open internet.Wired - 6d -
Who’s the most basic person on the internet? A court will have to decide between these two beige influencers | Arwa Mahdawi
Sydney Nicole Gifford has accused rival Alyssa Sheil of copying her bland style, in a $150,000 lawsuit over lost income and ‘mental anguish’. What’s behind this race to the bottom? . Sydney Nicole ...The Guardian - 6d -
The Internet’s Obsession With Luigi Mangione Signals a Major Shift
On Monday, police arrested Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old app developer, in connection with the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Online reaction to his apprehension reveals a new form ...Wired - Dec. 10 -
Here’s what may have triggered Trump’s latest jibe that Canada is a state
President-elect Donald Trump joked on social media — as he reportedly did in person — that Canada is a state and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is a governor.MarketWatch - Dec. 10 -
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Santa Ana winds bring dangerous fire conditions, trigger red flag warnings in Southern California
Red flag warnings are in place for Southern California due to Santa Ana winds that will bring gusts up to 65 mph and “extremely rare and dangerous” fire weather conditions.NBC News - Dec. 9 -
The weight-loss drug boom has become one of the internet's biggest scams
As demand for obesity drugs like Wegovy, Zepbound, Mounjaro and Ozempic, outpaces supply, online scams are rising, according to cybersecurity experts.CNBC - Dec. 8 -
Internet Plans Now Come With 'Nutrition Labels.' No One Knows How to Read Them.
Internet-service providers must disclose prices and speeds on labels like packaged foods—but consumers can’t find or understand them.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 8 -
Trade war fallout could trigger deep Eurozone rate cuts, Pimco warns
Bond giant says euro is vulnerable to further declines amid market ‘optimism’ over impact of Trump presidencyFinancial Times - Dec. 8 -
He Investigates the Internet's Most Vicious Hackers---From a Secret Location
In the increasingly dangerous world of cybercrime, Brian Krebs faces threats, manipulation and the odd chess challenge.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 7 -
Why top internet sleuths say they won't help find the UnitedHealthcare CEO killer
A high-profile violent crime typically sets social media abuzz with tips and theories from amateur internet sleuths, hunting for the alleged perpetrator.NBC News - Dec. 7 -
Earthquake rattles coast of California and triggers brief tsunami warnings
An earthquake with a preliminary 7.0 magnitude struck just off the coast of Northern Carolina, rattling a large area along the coast. The quake caused minor damaged and briefly triggered tsunami ...NBC News - Dec. 6 -
Intel Republicans find adversaries likely behind AHI attacks, triggering blowback
A report from Republicans on the House Intelligence Committee says they are “convinced” foreign adversaries are behind anomalous health incidents (AHI), faulting the intelligence community for ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
How Stalker 2's Launch (Literally) Broke The Internet
Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl has enjoyed a generally positive overall reception , despite launching with a few issues . But Stalker 2 released to near-unanimous praise from players in Ukraine, ...GameSpot - Dec. 5 -
Nous Research is training an AI model using machines distributed across the internet
Nous's DisTrO, Distributed Training Over-the-Internet, allows foundation class models to be trained without expensive superclusters.VentureBeat - Dec. 2
