The World Needs to Prepare for the Next Pandemic
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I helped advise the US government on the next likely pandemic. What I learned is alarming | Devi Sridhar
The 100-day challenge, to be able to contain a virus while a vaccine is approved, manufactured and delivered, looks ever more remote. Four years on from the first Covid lockdown, life feels to be largely back to normal, although legacies of the ...The Guardian - World -
‘Attention is All You Need’ creators look beyond Transformers for AI at Nvidia GTC: ‘The world needs something better’
Seven of the eight authors of the Transformers paper, which led to the gen AI boom, gathered to chat at GTC with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang.VentureBeat - Tech -
How has this $25 billion fund beaten the S&P 500? Patience — and preparing for ‘the next big thing’
Tech stocks have been on a wild ride over the past few years, but the Franklin DynaTech Fund has performed very well over long cycles. Here’s how it might get in early on another transformational business cycle.MarketWatch - Business -
Most Americans in new survey say another world war likely in next 5-10 years
Most Americans say that there will be another world war in the next five to 10 years, according to a new YouGov survey. Around 61 percent of Americans in the survey said it is either “[v]ery likely” or “[s]omewhat likely” that another world war ...The Hill - Politics -
How a Pandemic Malaise Is Shaping American Politics
Four years later, the shadow of the pandemic continues to play a profound role in voters’ pessimism and distrust amid a presidential rematch.The New York Times - Top stories -
Pandemic Lockdowns Had Varied Effects on Wildlife
A new study of camera-trap images complicates the idea that all wildlife thrived during the Covid lockdowns.The New York Times - Health -
They Fell in Love During the Pandemic. Then Things Changed.
Four years after lockdowns and social distancing were implemented worldwide, four readers share their stories about their pandemic relationship regrets.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Baltimore bridge collapse is port's version of a global pandemic
"It's almost scary how quiet it is" says one business owner at the port which has long been an economic engine for the area.CBS News - Top stories -
Rates need to calm down
They’re being too loudFinancial Times - World -
The West Needs a War Footing
FDR enlisted William S. Knudsen in 1940 to ramp weapons production up. As Russia continues pounding Ukraine, it’s time to do it again.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Jack Daniel's Flowed During the Pandemic. Now Comes the Hangover.
Sluggish sales of the biggest American whiskey brand reflect shifts in consumer spending and how people consume alcohol.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Jack Daniel's Flowed During the Pandemic. Now Comes the Hangover.
Sluggish sales of the biggest American whiskey brand reflect shifts in consumer spending and how people consume alcohol.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
A trucking and rail strategy that boomed during pandemic shocks is heating up again
Transloading, a supply chain strategy used during Covid, is back, a tailwind for CH Robinson, Uber Freight, Union Pacific, JB Hunt and Schneider.CNBC - Business -
Argentine Poverty Neared Pandemic Levels Before Milei Austerity
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Preparing for a Total Solar Eclipse in Northern Maine
Businesses and planning committees are eager for visitors, but some in remote Aroostook County are not sure how they feel about lying smack in the path of totality.The New York Times - Science -
Elon Musk's X Needs Creators, but They Don't Need X
Despite the platform’s push, many creators say X is still a long way from becoming a major source of revenue for them.The Wall Street Journal - Tech -
Fill up your gas tank and prepare to wait. Some tips to prepare for April's total solar eclipse
Small towns and rural enclaves along the path of April’s total solar eclipse are steeling for huge crowds of sun chasers who plan to catch a glimpse of day turning into dusk in North AmericaABC News - Tech -
What's News: World-Wide
What’s News: World-WideThe Wall Street Journal - World -
A Walk to the Center of the World
On a hot day in Ghana, a visit to the spot where 0 degrees longitude meets the Equator.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
The world’s broken market for medicines
Record shortages of common drugs have countries scrambling for alternatives while patients skip treatmentsFinancial Times - Business -
Why Biden, Macron and More Leaders Have Low Approval Ratings
Why Biden isn’t alone with his low approval ratings.The New York Times - Top stories - Joe Biden -
The world's tastiest dumplings
Dumplings are so popular that most cultures have them. From xiaolongbao to dim sim, and pierogi to ravioli del plin, here are 35 of the best.CNN - Top stories -
Will She Make the Next Birkin?
A bag designer at Hermès has the fun and formidable challenge of creating a new icon. No presh.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
What’s Next for the Coronavirus?
Scientists studying the virus’s continuing evolution, and the body’s immune responses, hope to head off a resurgence and to better understand long Covid.The New York Times - Health -
About 360,000 households without power as storms batter Northeast
A powerful weather system battered the tri-state area with heavy rain and strong winds over the weekend, as a fast-moving storm blanketed northern New England with snow and plunged some 360,000 households in the Northeast into blackouts.NBC News - Top stories -
Behind the scenes with FAU: How the Owls prepared for the NCAA Tournament
Dusty May was frazzled Sunday afternoonABC News - Sports -
Russia is preparing 100,000 soldiers for a possible summer offensive, Ukraine says
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NatWest slashes executive team as it prepares for mass share sale
Move by new chief Paul Thwaite comes day after UK government announced reduced stake in bankFinancial Times - Business -
Kings, Mavs prepare for ‘mini playoff series' with sky-high stakes
The Kings and Dallas Mavericks are preparing for an NBA playoff-like atmosphere in Tuesday night's game at Golden 1 Center.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Ukraine prepare to make some noise at Euro 2024 in fight for freedom
The further the team go at the tournament, the louder they can shout about their country’s plight – a fact they are well aware of. After everything, after the celebrations on the pitch and the celebrations in the stands and the Icelandic-style ...The Guardian - World - Ukraine -
Schools in the path of April's total solar eclipse prepare for a natural teaching moment
The total solar eclipse expected on April 8 already is inspiring school lessons in science, literacy and cultureABC News - Tech -
Lawyers Gear Up for Swift Start in Legal Fight Over Baltimore Bridge
The battle over who will pay for the damage and loss could take a decade, but most insurance claims will be paid much sooner.The Wall Street Journal - World -
California is preparing to defend itself — and the nation — against Trump 2.0
California officials are dusting off the playbook that made them a bulwark against former President Donald Trump from 2016-2020.Politico - Politics - Donald Trump -
Caledonian Road by Andrew O’Hagan review – the Dickens of our post-Brexit pandemic age
A north London man of letters slides down the social ladder in the novelist’s pitch-perfect tragicomedy of manners whose cast list connects the capital’s many worlds, from a hip-hop-loving hacker to a wealthy activist. There has been hysterical ...The Guardian - World -
Home price growth is back at pre-pandemic levels. Here's what that means for buyers and sellers
While price growth is moderating and inventory is improving, overall housing costs remain high, experts say. Here's what to expect.CNBC - Business -
Home price growth is back at pre-pandemic levels. Here's what that means for buyers and sellers.
The rate at which home prices grow is slowing down.NBC News - Top stories -
Cases settled: 2 ex-officials of veterans home where 76 died in the pandemic avoid jail time
Two former officials of a Massachusetts veterans home where at least 76 people died during the COVID-19 pandemic will avoid jail time in the caseABC News - Health -
We need a cure for the curse of digital overabundance
Having all the products of human civilisation at your fingertips can feel overwhelmingFinancial Times - Business -
The Supreme Court is broken — we need Congress to fix it
Reforming the Supreme Court should be top of the list for the next Congress's Contract with America.The Hill - Politics -
Change Healthcare Hack: What You Need to Know
U.S. lawmakers and the Biden administration are taking a close look at the fallout from a cyberattack on Change Healthcare in late February that has crippled revenue flow in the healthcare sector.The Wall Street Journal - World