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Emergence unveils New Worlds Initiative for creation in the Open Metaverse

Emergence today announced the launch of the New Worlds Initiative, for creating new worlds for the Open Metaverse.

Tech - VentureBeat - 9 hours ago

Men's health in focus with "Movember" and "No-Shave November" initiatives

As men grow out their facial hair this month, campaigns like Movember are raising awareness about prostate cancer, mental health and the importance of regular health screenings. Dr. Jon LaPook ...

3 states uphold abortion restrictions, 7 others protect abortion access

Measures that would have protected abortion rights at the state level are projected to fail in Florida, Nebraska and South Dakota.

Pence 'very encouraged' by Trump's initial cabinet picks

Former Vice President Pence said on Tuesday that he is "very encouraged" by President-elect Trump's initial cabinet picks for his next administration. "I am very encouraged by the early ...

Politics - The Hill - November 12

Tesla initiates sixth Cybertruck recall in a year

Tesla is voluntarily recalling 2,431 Cybertrucks to replace defective drive inverters, according to a filing with the National Highway Traffic Administration.

Business - CNBC - November 13

Trump victory threatens to throw G20 initiatives into disarray

Argentina veto warning sparks fears conservatives will be emboldened to ditch global deals on climate and tax

Business - Financial Times - November 17

Markey urges Meta to relaunch research initiative for 2024 election

Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) on Wednesday urged Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, to enable independent academic researchers to study the impact of its platforms on the 2024 election ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

Suspect arrested in killing initially thought to have been from bear

A suspect in the killing of a man whose death in Montana was initially thought to have been caused by a bear is in custody, the Gallatin County sheriff said Wednesday.

Arrest made in camper's murder, initially reported as a bear attack

Dustin Kjersem was found dead by a friend who reported he appeared to have been killed by a bear. An autopsy later showed Kjersem sustained "multiple chop wounds."

Arrest made in killing of a Montana camper, initially thought to be a bear attack

When Dustin Kjersem was brutally attacked and killed at a Montana campsite earlier this month, friends who found him thought he had been mauled by a bear, but investigators now say evidence ...

Mike Verdu of Netflix Games leads new generative AI initiative

The former VP in charge of Netflix Games has taken on a new rule to use generative AI technologies in game development for the publisher.

Tech - VentureBeat - November 4

Trump Set to Drastically Roll Back Climate Change Initiatives

Under a new Trump administration, many climate change measures may be on the chopping block.

Business - Inc. - November 7

Georgia Tech joins Apple’s new silicon engineering initiative

Georgia Tech has joined Apple's initiative aimed at preparing students for hardware technology, computer architecture and chip design.

Tech - VentureBeat - November 12

Colorado's Polis takes heat over initial RFK Jr. excitement

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D) is facing backlash following a comment he made about being "excited" by President-elect Trump tapping Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to serve as secretary of Health and Human ...

Politics - The Hill - November 15

Paul Simon's inside look at the Stanford Initiative to Cure Hearing Loss

Legendary musician Paul Simon gives Anthony Mason an inside look at the Stanford Initiative to Cure Hearing Loss, where scientists are working to help the nearly half a billion people disabled by ...

Walmart Pulls Back on D.E.I. Initiatives Amid Conservative Pressure

Among other things, the retailer will no longer use the term D.E.I.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

National Urban League President responds to Walmart scaling back diversity initiatives

National Urban League CEO Marc Morial joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to address Walmart's reduced focus on diversity, including scaling back support for minority-owned suppliers and racial equity training.

Juan Soto free agency buzz: Yankees recently 'upgraded' initial offer

Here is the latest buzz surrounding Juan Soto's free agency...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 hours ago

Walmart Pulls Back on D.E.I. Initiatives Amid Conservative Pressure

Among other things, the retailer will no longer use the term D.E.I.

Business - The New York Times - Yesterday

Juan Soto free agency buzz: Yankees recently 'upgraded' initial offer

Here is the latest buzz surrounding Juan Soto's free agency...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 hours ago

10-year Treasury yield closes below 4.3% after Tuesday’s initial selloff fades

Long-dated Treasury yields finished lower on Tuesday after a selloff of U.S. government debt that began during European trading hours faded by the end of the New York session.

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

School board seats and funding fights: The education ballot initiatives flying under the radar

Voters in states including Florida, Colorado and Kentucky face major decisions on their education systems on Tuesday. Activists and groups on both sides of issues ranging from school choice to ...

Politics - The Hill - November 4

James Van Der Beek reveals the first symptoms of colon cancer that he initially dismissed

James Van Der Beek gave his first comments about the “shock” of learning he has colorectal cancer and the “trickiest thing” he’s faced since being diagnosed.

Abortion ballot initiatives could have helped Harris win, instead Trump overperformed

Despite Kamala Harris' loss, pro-abortion rights activists are celebrating the results of the 2024 election, arguing that abortion rights won.

Chinese autonomous-driving company Pony AI steers toward U.S. initial public offering

Software maker plans to trade on the Nasdaq under the symbol “PONY.”

Business - MarketWatch - November 15

Bills' new stadium costs balloon to $2.1 billion, $560 million over initial estimate, team tells AP

The projected cost of the Buffalo Bills' new stadium has ballooned to what team officials told The Associated Press is “north of $2_1 billion.”

Sports - ABC News - November 15

U.S. regulators initiate 2 probes into Ford recalls, including 113,000 Ford SUVs

NHTSA unveils two investigations into recalls that may not have worked, just days after announcing civil fine against Ford for moving too slowly.

F1 closer to approving expanded grid for General Motors entry initially started by Michael Andretti

With a restructuring at Andretti Global that pushed Michael Andretti into a smaller role, the chances of his organization landing a Formula 1 team have substantially increased

Sports - ABC News - 5 days ago

Trump’s new world order

A stunning victory that will radically alter America’s role

World - Financial Times - November 6

It’s This Man’s, Man’s, Man’s World

You can’t count him out, sadly.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 6

The UK in Trump’s world

Plus, Kemi Badenoch’s first steps as the new Tory leader

World - Financial Times - November 8

A kookaburra: ‘They think they are waking the world’

A kingfisher with a long, dagger-shaped beak. Soft white feathers on its belly, iridescent blue opal spots on its wings. I walked out of my kitchen on an overcast morning last week, feeling ...

World - The Guardian - November 18

The scale and scope of this Dodgers championship cannot be overstated

The impact of L.A.'s come-from-behind win in Game 5 to win the World Series extends well beyond its stars to the team's unsung heroes and fans around the globe.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31

The BRICS Summit Was a Glimpse of the World to Come

Last week’s BRICS summit showed how the balance of global power increasingly eludes the West’s grasp.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 29

Inside Donald Trump’s plans for the world

Also in today’s newsletter, the fallout from the former president’s closing argument and Democrats chip away at Wisconsin’s WOW counties

World - Financial Times - October 29

World's largest crocodile in captivity dies

The huge saltwater crocodile Cassius was nearly 5.5m (18ft) long and lived in Australia.

World awaits US election results

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story US election closely watched across the world The tight race between ...

Politics - The Hill - November 5

World reacts to Trump's election as president

Donald Trump is going back to the White House as the 47th president after winning the 2024 election, CBS News projects. CBS News' Holly Williams and Margaret Brennan report on how world leaders are ...

World’s largest coral found in the Pacific

The coral could be 500 years old and is bigger than a blue whale, scientists say.

World's oldest man dies in England

John Tinniswood, the world's oldest man, has died in northern England. He credited his longevity largely to "pure luck," but did offer advice about over-indulging - in anything.

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