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Welcome to Scam World
To own a computer or smartphone — indeed, to engage with the digital world to any degree — is to be a mark. You can try to block, encrypt and unsubscribe your way out of it, but you may not succeed.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
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World appears to downplay Israeli strike on Iran as world leaders call for calm
The U.S., Israel and Iran all appear to be downplaying the Israeli attack on Iran overnight Thursday. CBS News has learned that Israeli aircraft operating outside Iran fired a small number of missiles on a city after suppressing air defenses, but ...CBS News - World - Israel -
Marathon Spectating is Becoming a Sport of Its Own
Serial watchers prep like athletes to trail their loved ones. Schlepping that inflatable banana is a ‘huge pain’ but ‘serves as a beacon for Danielle.’The Wall Street Journal - World -
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In the Watch World, Size (Small) Increasingly Matters
The trend is shifting away from huge cases toward a more diminutive style.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Bulgari Recaptures the Crown for the World’s Thinnest Watch
The Octo Finissimo Ultra Mark II is 1.7 millimeters thick, half a tenth of a millimeter less than the previous record-holder.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
The Game Boy at 35: a portal to other magical worlds
The handheld console introduced millions to the joy of video games, and remains one of the best-selling consoles ever. On April 21, 1989, Nintendo released a chunky grey game-playing rectangle to stores in Japan. It’s fair to say that nobody ...The Guardian - World -
Jepchirchir wins in women's only world record time
Olympic champion Peres Jepchirchir storms to victory in a women's only world-record time of two hours 16 minutes and 16 seconds at the London Marathon.BBC News - Top stories -
Teen with Down's syndrome gets marathon world record
Lloyd Martin's London Marathon run makes him the youngest in his disability category to finish one.BBC News - Top stories -
Despite the Watch World’s Secrecy, Data Services Expand
Swiss brands and retailers now have a few options to determine what’s happening with the industry. Just a couple of years ago, they had almost none.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Generative A.I. Arrives in the Gene Editing World of CRISPR
Much as ChatGPT generates poetry, a new A.I. system devises blueprints for microscopic mechanisms that can edit your DNA.The New York Times - Tech -
Generative A.I. Arrives in the Gene Editing World of CRISPR
Much as ChatGPT generates poetry, a new A.I. system devises blueprints for microscopic mechanisms that can edit your DNA.The New York Times - Top stories -
Rich nations pledge $11bn to World Bank for climate and global crises
Contributions will boost lending to poorer countries as pressure growsFinancial Times - World - Climate -
Billions in Dirty Money Flies Under the Radar at World's Busiest Airports
The Heathrow-to-Dubai flights have two big money-laundering features: One airport doesn’t scan outbound luggage for cash and the other welcomes sacks of it.The Wall Street Journal - World -
As the world dithers, Ukraine’s plight grows ever more precarious | Observer editorial
Defeat would be a catastrophe not only for Kyiv, but also for the future security of Europe. Ukrainians were understandably dismayed last week as they watched the US, Britain and France rush to defend Israel against a barrage of Iranian missiles ...The Guardian - World -
Luca Brecel beaten by David Gilbert in world championship first round shock
Belgian falls victim to ‘Crucible curse’ and loses 10-9Gilbert wins four frames in a row to clinch surprise winLuca Brecel fell victim to the so-called “Crucible curse” as the qualifier David Gilbert reeled off the final four frames to claim a ...The Guardian - World -
Australia’s fastest woman Torrie Lewis stuns the world in China
Lewis surges to shock 200-metre triumph at Diamond LeagueTeen star defeats world champion in lead-up to 2024 OlympicsAustralia’s fastest woman Torrie Lewis has made another stunning sprint breakthrough in the run-up to the Olympics by beating the ...The Guardian - World - China -
World Bank official calls for shake-up of G20 debt relief scheme
Chief economist says common framework has failed to provide any new money to world’s poorest countries since it was set up in 2020. The mechanism for providing debt relief to the world’s poorest countries is failing to produce results and requires ...The Guardian - World -
‘I’ve come good today’: Peres Jepchirchir wins London Marathon in women’s-only world record
Kenyan Olympic champion crosses line in 2:16:16Marcel Hug and Catherine Debrunner win wheelchair racesThe longest game of cat and mouse in the 43-year history of the London Marathon finally came to an end on the Mall on Sunday, as Peres ...The Guardian - World -
A Friend of Obama Who Could Soon Share the World Stage With Trump
After Britain’s next election, David Lammy is likely to be foreign secretary. He’s setting out a “progressive realist” policy — and forging ties on the U.S. right, just in case.The New York Times - World - Donald Trump -
Tesla cuts prices around the world as sales decline in a chaotic week
Global vehicle deliveries fall for first time in four years amid growing competition, while Cybertruck faces recall. Tesla slashed prices of three of its five models in the US late on Friday, then went on to cut prices around the globe – including ...The Guardian - World - Tesla -
Here's where the world's top 0.001% are putting their money, according to wealth experts
There are about 28,420 centimillionaires globally, largely concentrated in New York City, the Bay Area, Los Angeles, London and Beijing.CNBC - Business -
Here are the top 10 smartest cities in the world — and none are in the U.S.
The 2024 Smart City Index, by IMD World Competitiveness Center and the World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization (WeGO), ranked 142 smart cities around the world.CNBC - Business -
Mondo Duplantis breaks pole vault world record for eighth time
Mondo Duplantis broke the men's pole vault world record at the Diamond League season opener.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
‘Horizontally’ recycled nappies go on sale in Japan in world first
Product made from used nappies will go on sale in shopping centres after sterilisation, bleaching, and deodorising . A company in Japan has started selling the world’s first “horizontally” recycled nappies, as the country’s ageing society ...The Guardian - World - Japan -
U.S. surfer accompanied by dolphins as she wins world championship event in Australia
Hawaiian surfer Gabriela Bryan shared a wave with a pod of dolphins as she won her first world championship tour event over Californian rookie Sawyer Lindblad in pumping surf at the Western Australia Margaret River Pro on Sunday.NBC News - Top stories - Australia -
Surprise! How I got turned into Bluey’s Bandit, the world’s greatest dad
Three years ago, on a tough day out with my kids, I barricaded myself in a toilet and wrote to Bluey’s creator with an idea. Now, it has become a reality. I couldn’t be more weirded out. For most people, the latest episode of Bluey – entitled ...The Guardian - World -
Indian teenager Gukesh Dommaraju becomes youngest challenger for world chess title
17-year-old will play defending champion Ding Liren for titleTan Zhongyi and Ju Wenjun will compete for women’s titleGukesh Dommaraju became the youngest player to win the men’s Candidates chess tournament after a draw against Hikaru Nakamura on a ...The Guardian - World -
David Capablanca talks short selling in the crypto world: Opportunities and challenges
CONTRIBUTOR CONTENT: Even for experienced traders, short selling is a notoriously difficult segment of the market. No one understands that better than David Capablanca, an architect turned verified 7-figure short sell trader. David didn’t achieve ...VentureBeat - Tech -
Esther Duflo: Rich world owes $500bn in ‘moral debt’ to poor countries
Nobel-winning economist speaks about her climate-focused tax proposalFinancial Times - World -
Living to 95 may impact the world as much as AI and climate change
You need an “evergreen” approach to life, work and health, economics professor Andrew Scott says.MarketWatch - Business - Climate -
This ‘hidden gem’ of a city wants the tech world to take notice
Although it’s home to 11 Fortune 1,000 companies, Richmond, Va., has a “modesty problem.”MarketWatch - Business -
World defense spending reaches highest levels on record: Report
Military spending across the world last year reached the highest levels ever recorded by a major global think tank, soaring to $2.4 trillion in 2023, according to a new report. The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) said the ...The Hill - Politics -
Rock trailblazer Heart reunites for a world tour and a new song
Heart — the pioneering band that melds Nancy Wilson’s shredding guitar with her sister Ann’s powerhouse vocals — is hitting the road this spring for a world tour that Nancy Wilson describes as “the full-on rocker size.”ABC News - Entertainment -
Climate change a health risk for 70% of world's workers, UN warns
Cancer, heart disease, respiratory illnesses and kidney dysfunction among the health consequences of a warming planet.CBS News - Top stories - Climate -
For Biden, Aid Package Provides a Welcome Boost on the World Stage
The congressional breakthrough on security assistance to Ukraine and Israel will let the president finally deliver arms to match his words. But it could be only a temporary respite.The New York Times - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Climate change a health risk for 70% of world's workers, UN warns
Cancer, heart disease, respiratory illnesses and kidney dysfunction among the health consequences of a warming planet.CBS News - World - Climate -
World Bank suspends Tanzania tourism funding after claims of killings and evictions
Plan to expand Ruaha national park has been beset by allegations of abuse, leading bank to withhold final $50m of $150m budget. The World Bank has suspended financing intended to develop tourism in southern Tanzania after allegations of killings, ...The Guardian - World -
‘Beacon of the world’: ex-Uffizi chief vows to save Florence if elected mayor
Backed by Giorgia Meloni’s party, Eike Schmidt says cracking down on burger stands, crime and overtourism will help restore status. The former director of the Uffizi gallery in Florence has promised a crackdown on crime and burger stands in his ...The Guardian - World