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The ancient Lebanese valley being pounded by Israeli bombs

The Bekaa, known for its Roman temples, is now a focus of the IDF’s campaign against Hizbollah and paying a heavy cost

World - Financial Times - 3 hours ago

How to Not Die in Silicon Valley

Here’s what Silicon Valley’s moguls are doing to beat death.

Tech - Wired - 5 days ago

Pentagon Seeks Silicon Valley Elite to Join Reserves

A new Defense Department initiative would recruit top technical minds as part-time military officers.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - October 21

How ‘Factorio’ seduced Silicon Valley — and me

Tech workers cannot resist the cult video game that asks players to single-handedly restage the industrial revolution

Business - Financial Times - October 25

Introducing WIRED’s Flagship Podcast, ‘Uncanny Valley’

Will AI actually change the world? Will work and socialization be constrained to the metaverse? Uncanny Valley provides an insider look at the people, power, and influence of Silicon Valley.

Tech - Wired - October 31

Chaos and destruction as Israel strikes deep in Lebanon’s valley

The BBC's Quentin Sommerville spent two weeks with Lebanese Civil Defense Force crews in the Bekaa Valley.

Stardew Valley’s 1.6 Update Is Out Everywhere (2024)

The popular farming game’s major update for all platforms includes a new farm type, new events, and a massive multiplayer option.

Tech - Wired - November 6

Three serene winter getaways in the Hudson Valley

Head upstate for quaint villages, historic inns, chic shops and cosy restaurants that are all at their quietest right now

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

The human race is suffering from success

Treating today’s mental and physical conditions may be a challenge, but their prevalence is actually a good sign

Business - Financial Times - October 22

Mauritius government suffers electoral wipeout

World - Yahoo News - 6 days ago

Sonic X Shadow Generations - Kingdom Valley High Level Gameplay

We speed through Kingdom Valley act 1, and achieve an S rank in record time using conventional and unconventional shortcuts along the way.

Tech - GameSpot - October 21

Silicon Valley’s General Catalyst raises $8bn in global push

New money is the largest sum raised by a venture capital firm in more than 2 years

Business - Financial Times - October 24

How a Metal Detector Hobby Turned Up the Chew Valley Hoard in Britain

A pastime in a farmer’s field led to the discovery of Norman-era coins valued at more than $5 million.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

Balatro Update Adds Stardew Valley, Cyberpunk 2077 Crossovers

After the success of its first Friends of Jimbo collaboration pack in August, cult roguelike hit Balatro has just received a new free crossover pack including content themed around Cyberpunk ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 25

Tour Egypt’s Valley of the Whales for a window onto the history of evolution

World - Yahoo News - October 27

The stoicism secret: how Ryan Holiday became a Silicon Valley guru

He has sold 5m books about this ancient Greek approach to life – and been feted by sports teams and CEOs. What makes this former PR man so popular?. What is it that made the former PR man turned ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

Lebanon says 60 killed in Israel strikes on eastern valley

The Lebanese health ministry said 58 were wounded in the Bekaa Valley, with rescue efforts under way.

Free Dreamlight Valley Update Announced, With New Storybook Vale DLC On The Way

Disney has just revealed loads of new content for its hit life-sim adventure game, Dreamlight Valley --including details on the game's newest free update and next paid DLC. The announcement was ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 29

Mark Cuban: Trump's Silicon Valley backers believe they can 'manipulate' him

Investor and television personality Mark Cuban told The Hill on Tuesday the Silicon Valley leaders who are shifting to the right and backing former President Trump could be doing so with hopes of ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

Silicon Valley super-spenders leave too much in the cloud

Amazon, like its peers, is fuzzy on its investment plans, and the potential payback

Business - Financial Times - November 1

What an ‘Airbnbopoly’ Game Says About Silicon Valley’s Standoff With Lina Khan

In 2020, LinkedIn founder, tech investor, and Harris megadonor Reid Hoffman made a custom Monopoly board to celebrate Airbnb’s IPO. Instead of jail, it sent players to “Government Regulation.”

Tech - Wired - November 1

Silicon Valley’s political involvement began long before Musk and Bezos

The 2024 election has been described as the first Silicon Valley election. Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk are the latest tech moguls to dominate the headlines for their political positions. Bezos, owner ...

Politics - The Hill - November 2

How should Europe build its own Silicon Valley?

There is fresh debate about the EU’s position in the technology race

World - Financial Times - November 7

GOP Rep. Valadao holds Central Valley, California, swing seat

The seat was a top target for Democrats, who were hoping to finally clinch the district.

Politics - Politico - 6 days ago

Melting glaciers leave homes teetering in valley of jagged mountains

Climate change is altering the landscape of Pakistan's mountain regions, and changing lives forever.

Chinese tech groups build AI teams in Silicon Valley

Alibaba, ByteDance and Meituan seek to poach top talent from US rivals despite Washington’s chip curbs

Business - Financial Times - 16 hours ago

FirstFT: Chinese tech groups expand AI teams in Silicon Valley

Also in today’s newsletter, ‘hybrid warfare’ in the Baltic Sea and the battle to be the next US Treasury secretary

World - Financial Times - 1 hour ago

Browns fear QB Watson suffered torn Achilles

Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson suffered a right Achilles injury toward the end of the first half of Sunday's game against the Bengals.

Sports - ESPN - October 20

Putin suffers another massive defeat, this time in Moldova

Russian President Vladimir Putin is resorting to bribery and propaganda in an attempt to prevent Moldova and Georgia from joining the European Union, but his efforts have so far been unsuccessful.

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Pacers' Wiseman suffers torn Achilles in opener

Pacers center James Wiseman suffered a torn left Achilles tendon during Wednesday's season opener vs. the Pistons, the team said.

Sports - ESPN - October 25

England suffer defeat by Germany in seven-goal thriller

Watch highlights as England suffer defeat by Germany in an international friendly at Wembley as the teams that contested the Euro 2022 final return to the same stage to deliver a seven-goal thriller.

Sources: Jazz's Hendricks to miss rest of season

Jazz forward Taylor Hendricks exited Monday's game against the Mavericks after suffering a fractured right fibula and dislocated ankle.

Sports - ESPN - October 29

McDonald’s suffers second straight decline in quarterly sales

US fast-food chain hit by weakness in international markets as it promotes more discount meals

Business - Financial Times - October 29

Are the Red Wings Suffering More from Coaching or Construction?

At 4-6-1 through ten games, the Red Wings look like a lesser version of a team that couldn't make the playoffs last year. Is construction or coaching more responsible?

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31

Carr responds to Thomas' rant after Olave injury

Saints wide receiver Chris Olave was put on a backboard and carted off the field in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Panthers.

Sports - ESPN - November 4

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