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A Singaporean AI startup is trying to disrupt the 100-year-old market research industry

Singapore startup Ai Palette is upending the 100-year-old market research industry using its powerful technology

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

200 Years Later, Still Trying to Define the Midwest

From the geographic boundaries to the values and friendliness, people have debated what defines the region essentially since it was labeled the Midwest. It has taken on a renewed urgency this ...

Top stories - The New York Times - October 18

Dodgers overcome 'most trying year' to defeat Mets and reach the World Series

After overcoming adversity by never giving up on themselves, the Dodgers defeat the New York Mets 10-5 in the NLCS to set up a showdown with the Yankees.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 21

Chiefs trying to pull off super feat no team has accomplished in 18 years, plus 12 more wild stats from Week 7

If you want to have your mind blown, just check out these 13 crazy stats from Week 7

Sports - CBS Sports - October 21

My mother nursed a life-affirming 25-year grudge. Hard as I try, I don’t have the attention span | Zoe Williams

It turns out long-held resentments exist even in the animal kingdom. Does that mean they hold an evolutionary advantage?. The best thing that happened to me during the whole of the pandemic was a ...

World - The Guardian - November 3

‘I don’t trust my financial guy.’ I’m 67 and trying to live on $2.2K-a-month Social Security. I have $500K with an adviser, who charges 2%, but last year the return was 26%. What’s my move?

We spotted a lot of too-common red flags.

Business - MarketWatch - October 31

Heavy rain brings widespread travel disruption

River levels are rising and properties are expected to flood in several parts of Wales.

Disruption possible amid yellow wind warning for Sunday

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for wind from 03:00 BST on Sunday until noon on Monday.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 18

Trains and buses cancelled amid further disruption

Translink also issued warnings to commuters on Thursday evening as a result of heavy traffic.

Passengers stuck on planes and homes without power

Northern Ireland Electricity restored power to more than 10,000 customers over the course of Sunday.

Animal rights protesters disrupt Pharrell Williams film premiere

A biopic of the singer, titled Piece by Piece, was delayed at the London Film Festival on Sunday.

Maersk Profit Rises as Red Sea Disruptions Continue

Maersk’s third-quarter net profit jumped after continued disruptions in the Red Sea shipping lanes pushed freight rates higher.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31

Indonesia volcanic eruptions disrupt international flights

World - Yahoo News - 2 days ago

How Crypto Enthusiasts Hijacked a Dog Mayor Competition

Did a fun event involving cute dogs turn into a pump-and-dump scheme?

Tech - The New York Times - Yesterday

Putin disrupting food aid for Gaza by attacking Ukraine ports, says Starmer

Russian president ‘willing to gamble on food security’ by stepping up strikes on grain ships, says UK prime minister. Keir Starmer has accused Vladimir Putin of disrupting food supplies to Gaza ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

An Air New Zealand flight to Auckland diverts to Melbourne because of disruptive passenger

An Air New Zealand flight bound for Auckland, New Zealand, from Perth, Australia, has been forced to divert after a passenger became disruptive

World - ABC News - October 22

Peru bus drivers strike disrupts Lima amid rising crime concerns

World - Yahoo News - October 23

‘Take Back the States’: The Far-Right Sheriffs Ready to Disrupt the Election

Constitutional Sheriffs are duly elected lawmen who believe they answer only to God. They’ve spent the last six months preparing to stop a “stolen” election—by any means necessary.

Tech - Wired - October 24

Airline Rule Requiring Automatic Refunds for Significant Flight Disruptions Goes Into Effect

The Transportation Department’s new rule also sets the definition for what constitutes a “significant” delay in air travel.

Business - The New York Times - October 29

Could daylight saving time disrupt mental and physical health?

While most Americans are looking forward to gaining an extra hour of sleep when daylight saving time ends on Sunday, some experts warn it could be harmful to the body and mind. Dr. Norman ...

Swing state officials prepare for potential disruptions around December electors meetings

Swing state officials are weighing added security and venue changes for the Dec. 17 Electoral College meetings in the event the election results are being contested.

Politics - NBC News - November 2

Heavy rains in Barcelona disrupt rail service amid search for victims in Valencia

Continuing storms in eastern Spain that led to massive flooding last week and killed over 200 people, mostly near Valencia, are dumping rain on Barcelona

World - ABC News - November 4

Election Day bomb threats disrupt voting in multiple states

The U.S. saw a rash of discredited bomb threats called in at polling places in multiple states on Election Day, in some cases spurring the need for extended voting hours. Faulty bomb threats were ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Deepfakes didn’t disrupt the election, but they're changing our relationship with reality

Deepfakes tap into a fundamental human tendency: our need for clear narratives.

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Can This Peer-to-Peer Therapy Startup Disrupt the Telehealth Business?

The cost of mental health care is too high and there is a dearth of practitioners. Some companies are touting the potential of peer therapists.

Business - Inc. - November 6

Ferry disruption: Islanders face a difficult winter, warns minister

Transport Minister Fiona Hyslop says she is pushing ferry operator CalMac to consider "all options" to maintain services.

Europe’s winter gas supplies at risk from market disruptions

Region replaced Russian pipeline imports with globally traded LNG, which is more susceptible to price rises

World - Financial Times - November 7

South Korea accuses North of disrupting plane, vessel GPS signals

South Korean military officials said flight GPS signals were disrupted by North Korea for the second day in a row, according to the Associated Press. Kim Jung Un, the neighboring country’s ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Big Sneaker Brands Promised a 3D-Printed Revolution. These Are the Disrupters Making It Happen

3D printing is injecting much-needed innovation into sneaker design, but it’s small brands that are leading where big names are struggling—or hesitant—to keep up.

Tech - Wired - 4 days ago

Fed Official Sees Big Disruptions to Some Industries With Mass Deportations

Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari adds his voice to the chorus of economic experts on the potential effects of Trump’s central campaign theme.

Business - Inc. - 3 days ago

Moment MP leads haka to disrupt New Zealand parliament

Māori MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke led the haka and ripped up a copy of a contentious bill being voted on.

Watch: New Zealand MP leads haka to disrupt parliament

The Treaty Principles Bill seeks to redefine the principles that have been used in support of Māori.

European gas prices surge on potential disruption from Russia

Austria’s OMV warns Gazprom could halt supplies following arbitration ruling

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

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