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A.I.’s Original Sin
A Times investigation found that tech giants altered their own rules to train their newest artificial intelligence systems.The New York Times - Top stories -
Hannon's Take: U.S. Inflation Is a Global Problem
If the Fed holds steady in the months ahead, cutting rates elsewhere could cause headaches.The Wall Street Journal - World -
J.B. Hunt Earnings Tumble in Weak Freight Market
The key intermodal business saw revenue slide on declining volumes and rates.The Wall Street Journal - World -
CSX Revenue, Profit Fall Despite Rising Freight Volumes
Intermodal volume led the railroad’s volume gains in the first quarter with 7% year-over-year growth.The Wall Street Journal - World -
I invested half of my son’s inheritance with a 13.5% return. A major broker underperformed the S&P 500 with the rest. Should I take over all his assets?
“Am I letting my ego get in the way?”MarketWatch - Business -
American Households Are Divided Over How to Load the Dishwasher
One of the most divisive appliances keeps sparking consternation in the U.S. and abroad. Even Britain’s prime minister has entered the fray.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Can the economy rescue Britain’s Conservatives?
Polling shows Liz Truss’s disastrous mini-Budget looms large in voters’ minds ahead of general electionFinancial Times - Business -
Shell has a London problem
Plus, TikTok staff are hit with a big tax bill and European IPOs make a comeback (no thanks to the UK)Financial Times - World -
A.I. Has a Measurement Problem
Which A.I. system writes the best computer code or generates the most realistic image? Right now, there’s no easy way to answer those questions.The New York Times - Business -
Are ‘Forever Chemicals’ a Forever Problem?
The Environmental Protection Agency says “forever chemicals” must be removed from tap water. But they lurk in much more of what we eat, drink and use.The New York Times - Top stories -
Small stocks, big problems
Does size matter any more? FT Alphaville examines the ‘death of small-caps’ narrativeFinancial Times - Business -
Rail chaos prompts fresh calls to nationalise England’s West Coast line
Link to London suffers sustained delays, cancellations, slashed timetables, overcrowding and poor customer serviceFinancial Times - Business -
Disjointed rail planning leaves UK train builders facing closure
Jobs at risk in historic manufacturing hubs as government fails to bridge gaps in rolling stock ordersFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
‘We’d wait all day for a train’: America by rail – in pictures
Justine Kurland’s images capture her unique life raising a child on the road – and offer up a joyous escape from the traditional family photo album Continue reading...The Guardian - World -
Trump Leaves His Trial to Rail Against Crime and Jab at Prosecutor
After a day in court, Donald Trump visited a bodega in Harlem where a clerk stabbed a man in 2022 and was charged by Alvin Bragg, who also leveled felony charges against the former president.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Efficient, reliable – and fragrant: German rail firm announces plans for the future
Deutsche Bahn’s vision includes hi-tech cabins and more efficient engineering work amid growing dissatisfaction with the railway. Germany’s national rail company, Deutsche Bahn, has announced its plans for the future, with a multi-billion euro ...The Guardian - World -
Explosion at UK's biggest defence firm's site
An incident control post has been set up, with emergency services at the scene.BBC News - Top stories -
Colorado legislator apologizes after leaving loaded gun in Capitol bathroom
Janitorial staff found the handgun left by state Rep. Don Wilson, who is running for Congress.NBC News - Politics -
‘The greatest card ever assembled’: Inside the making of UFC 300
"The greatest card ever assembled" is set to take place at UFC 300 -- and it almost never happened. Here's how it came together.ESPN - Sports - UFC -
Portable PlayStation Created By Modder, Combines Vintage Tech With Loads Of Hot Glue
One modder has taken the idea of a portable PlayStation to the next level, transforming an original PlayStation console into a working handheld gaming device. Dubbed the PS Hanami by its creator, YveltalGriffin, the device was made within a month ...GameSpot - Tech -
The Smartphone Problem Now Begins With Parents
We need to model healthy behavior for our children.The Wall Street Journal - World -
'Chamber Divers' Review: Breathing Problems
To understand decompression sickness, a group of scientists experimented on themselves. One suffered spasms so severe they broke her back.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The US Government Has a Microsoft Problem
Microsoft has stumbled through a series of major cybersecurity failures over the past few years. Experts say the US government’s reliance on its systems means the company continues to get a free pass.Wired - Tech - Microsoft -
Bellingham: Racism a 'massive problem' in LaLiga
Jude Bellingham has said Vinícius Júnior and other Black players need more support in dealing with the "massive problem" of racism in Spanish football, describing the abuse some players receive as "disgusting."ESPN - Sports -
'Early intervention was key for speech problems'
The pandemic, screens and parental stress also impact kids' communication skills, research finds.BBC News - Top stories -
The S&P 500’s rally is approaching a make-or-break moment
The stock market’s recent stumble has brought the S&P 500 to within striking distance of an important trendline for the first time in five months — hinting at a make-or-break moment for the stock rally.MarketWatch - Business -
Movie theaters make plea for more films, rail against piracy at CinemaCon 2024
Flag bearers for the National Assn. of Theatre Owners, the Motion Picture Assn. and others weighed in on the state of the movie business at CinemaCon.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Triple gold medallist Max Whitlock to retire after Paris Olympics
Britain's most successful gymnast Max Whitlock says it "feels right" to announce that he will retire after the Olympics this summer.BBC News - Top stories - Olympics -
To understand Britain’s malaise, visit Shildon – the town that refused to die | Aditya Chakrabortty
People will blame Brexit, Boris and austerity, but this country’s demise goes back decades – and shows no signs of stopping. In 1951, the county of Durham condemned 114 villages to a slow death. The older, smaller coalmines were approaching ...The Guardian - World -
Raducanu relishing clay play as Great Britain prepare for France in BJK Cup
Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter face French in singlesWinner of tie earns place at the Billie Jean King Cup finalsEmma Raducanu says she is relishing the challenge of adapting her game to perform on clay as she and Katie Boulter lead Great Britain ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
EU, Britain and Spain say significant progress made in talks on post-Brexit status of Gibraltar
British and Spanish foreign ministers met in Brussels for a new round of talks over the status of the disputed territory of Gibraltar following Britain’s exit from the European UnionABC News - World - United Kingdom -
A key plank in Britain's plan to send migrants to Rwanda is set to become law
A key plank in the British government’s plan to send some asylum-seekers on a one-way trip to Rwanda is expected to become law this weekABC News - World -
Freetrade, Britain's answer to Robinhood, posted its first quarterly profit
British stock trading app Freetrade hit breakeven earlier this year, the company told CNBC, marking its first-ever move into the black.CNBC - Business -
Britain’s Leaders Condemn Iran’s Attacks but Urge Israel to Show Restraint
Rishi Sunak said the government in Tehran was “intent on sowing chaos” in the region, but he also called for restraint from “all sides.”The New York Times - World - Israel -
A Timeline of Britain’s Troubled Plan to Send Asylum Seekers to Rwanda
The U.K. government hopes to pass a bill this week, two years after the plan was first unveiled, in an effort to override a ruling by Britain’s highest court that Rwanda is not safe for refugees.The New York Times - World -
Britain's contentious plan to send some migrants to Rwanda hits a hurdle in Parliament
A law that will enable Britain to send some asylum-seekers on a one-way trip to Rwanda has suffered a setback after Parliament’s upper chamber pressed its attempt to amend the contentious legislationABC News - World -
Why Inflation Is Biden's Most Stubborn Political Problem
The president has few tools to combat rising prices, which are weighing on his effort to beat Donald Trump in November.The Wall Street Journal - World - Joe Biden -
Why Gibraltar is the last big unresolved problem of Brexit
Also in this newsletter: Are the EU’s emergency energy measures becoming obsolete?Financial Times - World -
No Giannis, huge problem for Bucks vs. Pacers in playoffs
Giannis Antetokounmpo was Milwaukee's only bright spot against Indiana during the regular season, and he'll miss part or all of their playoff series.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NBA -
Alaska Air Resumes Flights After Technology Problem
The carrier says there might be residual delays throughout the day Wednesday.The Wall Street Journal - World