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AI is supposed to be Hollywood's next big thing. What's taking so long?
As AI technology advances, industry observers expect to see more deals between tech companies and studios and talent. But major challenges remain.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 17 -
Mystery blobs, maligned cities and that terrible Oasis sketch – take the Thursday quiz
Questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday. How will you fare?. Last week’s 100 raccoons story arrived in what is considered “the witching hour” at the ...World - The Guardian - October 17 -
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Lucid’s stock takes a dive after EV maker warns of larger losses
Lucid’s stock took a deep dive in early Thursday trading, after the EV maker called for larger-than-expected operational losses and quarterly revenue that would be slightly ahead of forecasts.Business - MarketWatch - October 17 -
Japan general election: what would it take for the ruling LDP party to be ousted?
Corruption scandals, an economic crisis and widespread leader dissatisfaction have dogged the party yet it remains in contention. All eyes are now on whether it will secure a majority. Bruised by ...World - The Guardian - October 17 -
McKinsey faces Republican calls for probe into China ‘conflicts’
US officials request investigation into whether consultancy breached rules for Pentagon contractsWorld - Financial Times - October 18 -
How Is the Economy for Black Voters? A Complex Question Takes Center Stage.
Donald J. Trump has been talking up his economic record for Black voters. The legacy of the last eight years is complicated.Business - The New York Times - October 19 -
Starmer ‘interrogates’ Miliband on green energy in mission ‘stock take’
Prime minister to review progress on key UK priorities in coming weeksWorld - Financial Times - October 18 -
GOP rep unveils bill cracking down on countries that take American hostages
Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) announced a bill cracking down on foreign governments that take American citizens hostage or otherwise wrongfully detain them. Lawler unveiled the State Sponsor of ...Politics - The Hill - October 18 -
Rayner takes control of decision on new Chinese embassy in London
Local inquiry to be held following four years of protests against China’s planning proposalsBusiness - Financial Times - October 18 -
Don’t be grumpy about taking RMDs — you’ve got lots of options
What you do with required minimum distributions depends on your eventual plans for that money.Business - MarketWatch - October 19 -
Sinwar’s Death Was a Victory for Israel. But Can the U.S. Persuade It to ‘Take the Win’?
Assassinating Yahya Sinwar was Israel’s Osama bin Laden moment. But getting a cease-fire deal done in the last three months of the Biden presidency is a much bigger reach.World - The New York Times - October 19 -
Lynx push Liberty to G5 as history on line for both
The Lynx beat the Liberty 82-80 to force a decisive Game 5 of the WNBA Finals, the first since 2019.Sports - ESPN - October 19 -
Minnesota Lynx Force Winner-Take-All Game 5 of W.N.B.A. Finals
After the Lynx took down the Liberty in a thrilling Game 4 victory, the series heads back to New York to decide who will hoist the 2024 championship trophy.Sports - The New York Times - October 19 -
Contenders or pretenders: do Liverpool and Slot have what it takes?
After a favourable start, Klopp’s successor faces first proper test with seven tough games coming over the next 21 days. It cannot be media hype to herald Chelsea’s visit to Anfield on Sunday as ...World - The Guardian - October 19 -
How College Students Beat Boeing in a Battle to Take Down Drones
A device that blasts sound waves shows how smaller players are competing against the defense giants.Tech - The Wall Street Journal - October 19 -
Yankees Hold Off the Guardians to Take a 3-1 Lead in the A.L.C.S.
New York had an 8-6 victory over Cleveland, putting it one win away from advancing to the World Series.Sports - The New York Times - October 19 -
Norris takes US pole with 'best lap of my career'
McLaren’s Lando Norris beats title rival Max Verstappen’s Red Bull to pole position at the United States Grand Prix.Top stories - BBC News - October 20 -
College football scores, results: Georgia, Tennessee come up with huge SEC wins
Week 8 was a big one for the SEC.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 19 -
Europe should take a digital leap across its innovation gap
The US is enjoying a virtuous cycle, while the EU is caught in a mid-tech trapWorld - Financial Times - October 20 -
Afraid of rejection and humiliation? Here is how to take up space with confidence
Everyone feels like a shrinking violet now and then, but it needn’t hold you back. Experts share their tips for speaking out, socialising and leaving timidity behind. When Laura, 34, was growing up ...World - The Guardian - October 20 -
Senate and House races in battleground Arizona are taking place in their own universe
PHOENIX — Mesa Mayor John Giles, a Republican who supports Kamala Harris for president, is vexed by the disconnect between Arizona’s presidential race and what’s happening down the ballot.Top stories - NBC News - October 19 -
Follow live: Lakers, Wolves going neck-and-neck late in season opener
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Brad Raffensperger says Georgia's election results "absolutely not" will take seven days
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that it will "absolutely not" take seven days for his state to tabulate votes despite recent comments ...Top stories - CBS News - October 20 -
France takes stake in Sanofi unit as part of €16bn sale to CD&R
Deal for consumer health arm faced political furore over ceding controlling stake to US private equity groupBusiness - Financial Times - October 21 -
Oregon Takes Over the No. 1 Spot in the A.P. College Football Rankings
Texas slipped after losing to Georgia on Saturday evening.Sports - The New York Times - October 21 -
Starboard reportedly takes big stake in Tylenol maker Kenvue
Activist investor Starboard Value has taken a sizeable stake in Kenvue, the maker of Tylenol and Listerine, and is seeking changes, according to reports Sunday night.Business - MarketWatch - October 21 -
Yankees and Dodgers Take Another Swing At Their World Series Rivalry
Even as the sport and the country have changed, the rivalry has produced some of baseball’s most memorable moments.Top stories - The New York Times - October 21
