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Canada's Poor Productivity Has Reached Emergency Status, Senior Central Bank Official Says
Bank of Canada’s senior deputy governor, Carolyn Rogers, warns that a turnaround is urgently needed to protect the economy from future bouts of inflation.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Between Two Blackouts Emerged a Different New York
As I got in my car, I noticed that the window lights began to flicker and die.The Wall Street Journal - World - New York -
Haiti gang wars push hunger to worst levels on record
Almost half of Haiti’s people are struggling to feed themselves as gang violence spreads across the country, with several areas close to famine, international organizations said on Friday.NBC News - Top stories -
Netflix is a Joke Festival unveils new outdoor comedy hub Outside Joke at the Palladium
The streamer is creating a mini-fest during Netflix is a Joke, with live stand-up, games, food and merch on the Hollywood Palladium grounds.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment - Netflix -
New cars are now 'the worst' products when it comes to protecting consumer data
With all new car models headed for internet-connectivity, the auto industry is developing a reputation as the "worst" for consumer privacy with driver data.CNBC - Business -
Drug overdoses reach another record with almost 108,000 Americans in 2022, CDC says
Nearly 108,000 Americans died of drug overdoses in 2022ABC News - Health -
Cocoa prices are soaring to record levels. What it means for consumers and why 'the worst is still yet to come'
Cocoa has more than tripled in cost over the past year and is up 129% in 2024.CNBC - Business -
Harry and Meghan reach out to Kate after cancer news
Prince Harry and Meghan say they hope Catherine and her family can heal "privately and in peace".BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
Home prices reach new high in January, Case-Shiller says
Case-Shiller 20-city home price index up 6.2% year-on-year in January.MarketWatch - Business -
A new product allows 5x leveraged bets on the Magnificent Seven. Traders should be wary.
Investors can now make turbocharged bets on or against the Magnificent Seven group of stocks due to the launch of an exchange-traded product offering five times leverage on the hot megacap technology sector. Of course, that doesn’t mean they should.MarketWatch - Business -
Death toll rises and new details emerge from Moscow concert hall terror attack
At least 133 people were killed and hundreds injured in the terror attack on a Moscow concert hall Friday night. ISIS-Khorasan has claimed responsibility as 11 people have been arrested, including four who participated directly in the attack. NBC ...NBC News - Top stories -
A Coal-Export Hub Is Knocked Offline
Port of Baltimore officials say all vessel traffic has been suspended in and out of the area until further notice, effectively closing what federal analysts say is the country’s second-largest exit point for coal shipments.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Wizards, Capitals staying in D.C.: Teams reach new deal in Washington after VA move shut down, per report
The Wizards and Capitals are set to stay in D.C. with the city reportedly giving them $515 million for arena upgradesCBS Sports - Sports -
Are Hong Kong's days as a global business hub over?
A tough new security law comes at a time when businesses were already wary of the city.BBC News - Top stories -
Collapse Knocks Coal-Export Hub Offline
The containership crash that knocked out a Baltimore bridge has ground one of America’s largest coal-export hubs to a halt.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Donte DiVincenzo torches Pistons, sets new Knicks record with 11 3-pointers
The Pistons found themselves on the wrong end of yet another record Monday night.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NBA -
The English Soccer Prodigy Who Became a Cocaine Conspirator
Jamie Cassidy was tipped for stardom at Liverpool but now faces 13 years in jail — how did it come to this?The New York Times - Sports -
Aussie Rules football denies it has a cocaine problem
An MP accused the Australian Football League of helping players avoid detection by faking injuries.BBC News - Top stories -
Human trafficking arrests over escort agency
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How the Taliban’s return made Afghanistan a hub for global jihadis
Analysts say Isis-K — the group blamed for the Moscow attack — gained strength after US withdrawalFinancial Times - World -
Cocaine haul found after high-speed boat chase
Colombian authorities seize over three tonnes of cocaine following a chase at sea, their largest haul of 2024.BBC News - Top stories -
High-speed chase ends with massive cocaine bust in the Caribbean
Officials released dramatic video of the chase, during which the crew allegedly "began evasive actions, throwing packages into the water."CBS News - World -
Inside the Sean 'Diddy' Combs' raids: Emptied safes, dismantled electronics, gun-toting feds
Legal experts said investigators would likely seek authorization to "search for videos or photographs on any devices connected to the target ... anywhere where digital images can be found in connection to sexual conduct that would have been ...Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Europe is making trade conditional on production methods
Businesses are upset by the extra regulation resulting from the restrictionsFinancial Times - World - Europe -
Financial services counting on AI for a productivity boost
AI set to take on customer help, pricing and transaction monitoring — leaving some workers to find alternative rolesFinancial Times - World -
‘Humanoid’ robot wave signals change on the production line
AI training for manufacturing workers could minimise job lossesFinancial Times - Business -
Show us the receipts for the F-35 production decision
If the Pentagon wants the American people to believe they have gotten their money’s worth, it should immediately declassify the latest testing report and release it publicly.The Hill - Politics -
Ketamine Therapy Offers Hope for This Emergency Worker
Rob C., a firefighter in Idaho, undergoes psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy in an attempt to address his PTSD.The New York Times - Top stories -
BYD misses profit forecasts as Huawei challenge emerges
Warren Buffett-backed company loses some market share to sanctions-hit Chinese telecoms groupFinancial Times - World -
Large Language Models’ Emergent Abilities Are a Mirage
A new study suggests that sudden jumps in LLMs’ abilities are neither surprising nor unpredictable, but are actually the consequence of how we measure ability in AI.Wired - Tech -
Iowa attorney general not finished with audit that's holding up contraception money for rape victims
The Iowa attorney general’s office said it is still working on an audit of its victim services that has held up emergency contraception funding for victims of sexual assaultABC News - Health -
'Is There a Doctor on Board?': Tales From In-Flight Medical Emergencies
Physicians on flights are often called to take care of ill patients. It can be nerve-racking—and rewarding.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Bulgarian authorities seize 170 kilograms of cocaine hidden in a banana shipment from Ecuador
Bulgarian customs officials have confiscated about 170 kilograms (370 pounds) of cocaine from a ship transporting bananas from EcuadorABC News - World -
WATCH: Police in Colombia seize nearly 2 tons of cocaine hidden in crates of avocados
Authorities in Colombia say they seized about 1.7 tons of cocaine concealed inside a shipment of avocados bound for Europe.ABC News - Top stories -
An indicted Tennessee judge is sent to jail after her bond is revoked for positive cocaine tests
A Tennessee criminal court judge is in jail after her bond was revoked for testing positive for cocaine while she was out of custody pending a trial on charges of coercion of a witness and harassmentABC News - Top stories -
Iran’s currency hits a record low
Iran’s currency fell to 613,500 to the dollar as it celebrates Persian New Year.ABC News - World - Iran -
Improve Productivity by Plugging Energy-Sapping Leaks in Your Business
Wrapping up loose ends can be incredibly productive. Close any of these five gaps in your work to free up valuable time and energy.Inc. - Business -
Nissan looks for partnerships to cut electric vehicle costs
Chief executive says ‘we cannot do this alone’ as carmaker responds to threat from Chinese rivalsFinancial Times - World -
Return-to-office mandates can't fix stagnant post-COVID worker productivity
One thing the rise of remote work has taught us is that the workplace can be a productivity black hole.The Hill - Politics -
Biden to Announce Multibillion-Dollar Grant for Intel to Expand Chip Production
The decision comes as President Biden champions his economic policies during a tour of the Southwest.The New York Times - Tech - Joe Biden