GPs asked to identify potential gambling addicts
The health watchdog says gambling should be given the same weight as alcohol and nicotine addiction.
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Trump’s Gen AI deregulation gamble
The incoming Trump administration's deregulatory agenda for generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) is set to accelerate its development, forcing organizations to adapt to the disrupted ...The Hill - Jan. 21 -
GPS interference causes Ryanair flight diversion after Russia tampering claims
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GPS Is Vulnerable to Attack. Magnetic Navigation Can Help
Signals from the global navigation satellite system can be jammed and spoofed, so a Google spinout is working on an alternative positioning and navigation system that uses the Earth’s magnetic field.Wired - Jan. 14 -
‘They created a Vegas in 10 years’: photographing the hedonistic gambling mecca of Macau
Photographer Adam Lampton discusses capturing the vice, cash and sheer excess of the special administrative region of China – a place built on contradictions. “I am not a huge gambler,” says Adam ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
Fast fashion is an addiction. Secondhand mania may be just as bad | Chloë Hamilton
I loved to scour apps and charity shops for cheap clothes and toys – but now I know it is another kind of overconsumption. ‘Guess how much this was,” I say to my partner mischievously, revealing ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
Belgian GP agrees new F1 rotational deal until 2031
The Belgian Grand Prix secures a new contract that will keep it on the Formula 1 calendar for four out of six years from 2026-2031.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
DMC and Niko Moon launch initiative for addiction support at concerts
DMC of Run-DMC and country star Niko Moon join forces with "One Million Strong" to create sober-friendly spaces at concerts, helping fans and artists affected by addiction.CBS News - Jan. 6 -
I’ve been waging war on my phone addiction | Rhik Samadder
My progress has been painfully slow, but at last I think I’m winning. A few years ago I found myself in the toilet without my phone and experienced a surge of actual panic. How was I supposed to ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
Red Wings Gamble Finally Paying Off
The Detroit Red Wings made a bet in the summer that is finally paying off.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3
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