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Sugar in India, Fueled by Child Marriage and Hysterectomies
An investigation into the sugar-cane industry in the Indian state of Maharashtra found workers ensnared by debt and pushed into child marriages and unnecessary hysterectomies.The New York Times - World -
Blood-Sugar Tracking Is a Health Trend. Is It a Good Idea?
People without diabetes will soon be able to monitor their glucose levels more easily. It isn’t clear whether they should.The Wall Street Journal - World -
UN Adopts First Global Artificial Intelligence Resolution
Pushed by U.S., the General Assembly creates "a baseline set of principles to guide next steps in AIs development and use."Inc. - Business - United Nations -
Worsening pupils' behaviour is 'never-ending battle'
A survey reveals nearly one in five teachers in England has been hit by a pupil this year.BBC News - Top stories -
Novo Nordisk's $1,000 diabetes drug Ozempic can be made for less than $5 a month, study suggests
Researchers found Novo Nordisk's Ozempic could be manufactured for an estimated 89 cents to $4.73 for a month's supply, figures that include a profit margin.CNBC - Business -
5 Takeaways From an Investigation Into Hysterectomies in India’s Sugar Industry
Indebted workers, facing brutal working conditions, are pushed to get hysterectomies as a treatment for routine ailments. Sugar mills disclaim responsibility.The New York Times - World -
The UN adopts a resolution backing efforts to ensure artificial intelligence is safe
The General Assembly has approved the first United Nations resolution on artificial intelligenceABC News - Tech -
Trolling gets worse when my videos go viral
Hannah Milton has 1.6m TikTok followers, but online hate can make her feel lonely and isolated.BBC News - Top stories -
Saudi Arabia Plans $40 Billion Push Into Artificial Intelligence
The Middle Eastern country is creating a gigantic fund to invest in A.I. technology, potentially becoming the largest player in the hot market.The New York Times - Tech -
12 Apps We Can't Stop Using, for Better or Worse
Are you addicted to your apps? That might not be such a bad thing. Our writers confess which ones have hooked them—from Hinge to Google Maps to BirdBuddy—and why they’re glad.The Wall Street Journal - Tech -
OpenAI’s app store draws investors and students seeking artificial aids
CEO Sam Altman wants customised chatbots to supercharge its business but data suggests ‘GPTs’ have limited appealFinancial Times - Business -
Amazon.com said it invested an additional $2.75 billion in the artificial-intelligence startup Anthropic.
Amazon.com said it invested an additional $2.75 billion in the artificial-intelligence startup Anthropic.The Wall Street Journal - World -
‘The cost of dealing with disease is growing all the time’: why experts think sugar taxes should be far higher
More than 100 countries impose levies on sugar, but should tariffs increase to improve wellbeing and generate revenues to help tackle related illnesses?. Lying in the shadow of Table Mountain, a short drive from the sprawling vineyards that help ...The Guardian - World -
Tech companies anticipating the enormous quantities of electricity that will be needed to power the advance of artificial intelligence are looking to utilities for reassurance about supplies.
Tech companies anticipating the enormous quantities of electricity that will be needed to power the advance of artificial intelligence are looking to utilities for reassurance about supplies.The Wall Street Journal - World -
A rare mayday preceded Baltimore bridge collapse: 'I couldn't think of a worse situation'
The Dali's crash into the Francis Scott Key Bridge was a worst-case scenario — but maritime experts say it could have been much worse.NBC News - Top stories -
Nigerian pupils taken in mass abduction freed
Gunmen rode through the school in Kuriga in north-western Nigeria seizing children as young as eight.BBC News - Top stories - Nigeria -
Australia's February Inflation Comes in Lower Than Expected
Australia’s monthly inflation indicator came in below expectations in February, signaling that price pressures would likely continue to retreat over coming months.The Wall Street Journal - World - Australia -
England sewage spills more than double in 2023
Environment Agency data shows sewage spilled into England's waterways for over 3.6 million hours last year.BBC News - Top stories -
We're Working Less Than We Used to, and That's OK
More workers—and employers—are getting the benefits of a quasi-four-day week than it appears.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Sculpture Doesn’t Get Much Smaller Than This
Lyndon J. Barrois Sr., whose day job is high-tech animation, uses gum wrappers to create detailed portraits of historical figures and athletes in flight.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
How Thames Water can avoid nationalisation
Without fresh equity the UK utility would have to slash costs and investment and focus squarely on cash preservationFinancial Times - Business -
Meet the Tech Company That Had a Better Year Than Nvidia
Super Micro Computer has gone from an obscure server maker to a $60 billion company set to join the S&P 500 Monday.The Wall Street Journal - Tech -
The US must address more than LNG to mitigate climate change
While the Biden administration intended to send a message about addressing climate change, it is important to place the LNG story within the broader emissions context.The Hill - Politics - Climate -
WATCH: Senior dog is adopted after more than 700 days in shelter
Velcro, a 10-year-old dog with arthritis and special needs, was matched with Jeanette Finch-Walton by Austin Pets Alive! "Velcro has adopted me, I didn't adopt him," Finch-Walton said.ABC News - Top stories -
There Are Already More Measles Cases in the US This Year Than All of 2023
The CDC is begging Americans to get vaccinated against measles as cases continue to rise.Wired - Tech -
A Filmmaker Needed a Quiet Place to Write. Where Better Than a Tuscan Villa?
Albert Moya has optimized his apartment, part of a 14th-century estate in the hills of Florence, for work and lounging.The New York Times - Top stories -
Kuriga kidnap: Nigerian pupils taken in mass abduction freed
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More than 130 kidnapped children freed in northern Nigeria
Release of pupils snatched in Kaduna state is a boost for Bola Tinubu’s governmentFinancial Times - World - Nigeria -
Elite sportswomen chasing medals on 'less than minimum wage'
Elite British sportswomen share their experiences on the cost of living crisis, maternity and social media trolling as part of a BBC study.BBC News - Top stories -
WeWork co-founder and former CEO Adam Neumann recently offered to buy the bankrupt co-working company for more than $500 million, people with knowledge of the matter said.
WeWork co-founder and former CEO Adam Neumann recently offered to buy the bankrupt co-working company for more than $500 million, people with knowledge of the matter said.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Microsoft is already bigger than Apple, but its ‘iPhone moment’ could be coming
Wedbush is excited about the potential for AI to give a big boost to Microsoft’s cloud business.MarketWatch - Business - Microsoft -
Boat Racing and Business Have More in Common Than You Think
From assembling the right crew and understanding what you're up against to prepping the boat and planning for emergencies -- there are surprising parallels to inspire business leaders.Inc. - Business -
Wuthering fights: the play that shows the Brontës were bigger backstabbers than the Kardashians
Rivalries, putdowns, betrayals … director Natalie Ibu explains why she is thrilled to be making her National Theatre debut with an award-winning play about the famous writing sisters. Natalie Ibu is about to make her National Theatre debut ...The Guardian - World -
Steelers' quarterback dilemma may end way earlier than expected
Justin Fields' fifth-year option deadline is rapidly approaching. If Pittsburgh decides to pick it up, it could make for an uncomfortable QB room with Russell Wilson.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
‘Dune’-like Sandworm Existed Millions of Years Longer Than Thought
Researchers examined fossils of the predatory worm and found a new species that persisted for 25 million years after it was believed to have become extinct.The New York Times - World -
More living people honoured with statues last year
It's the first time this century that this has happened, according to charity Art UK.BBC News - Top stories -
Democrats fear Trump more than Biden scares GOP: Poll
More Democrats fear former President Trump being reelected than Republicans fear President Biden’s potential second term, according to a new poll. The poll found 66 percent of Democrats are extremely fearful of another Trump term in the White ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Lands’ End’s stock rallies as retailer posts stronger-than-expected sales
Shares of Lands’ End surpassed the $10 mark for the first time since August 2023.MarketWatch - Business -
AI Is Moving Faster Than Attempts to Regulate It. Here's How Companies Are Coping.
Companies aren’t waiting to see what regulation looks like before jumping in with AI.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Who Loves Fashion More Than a Vintage Clothing Buff?
Laverne Cox, Anna Sui and other enthusiasts shop at the Sturbridge Show, a gold mine for people who buy and wear exquisite old things.The New York Times - Lifestyle