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Olympic hopeful Leslie Sexton leads Canadian team into cross-country athletics worlds - Vancouver resident Leslie Sexton, who is challenging herself over different distances and surfaces before the April 28 Hamburg Marathon, will take to the grass and sand-covered pedestrian paths in the women's 10-kilometre race Saturday at the World Athletics Cross-Country Championships. Sports - Olympics - Summer Sports - Track and Field - | 4 hours ago

Vancouver resident Leslie Sexton, who is challenging herself over different distances and surfaces before the April 28 Hamburg Marathon, will take to the grass and sand-covered pedestrian paths in the women’s 10-kilometre race Saturday at the World Athletics Cross-Country Championships.

CBC News - Sports - 41 minutes ago

Andy Murray still has no timetable to return from an ankle injury as the three-time Grand Slam champion's management team has confirmed that he'll miss upcoming clay-court tournaments in Monte Carlo and Munich.

Andy Murray still has no timetable to return from an ankle injury as the three-time Grand Slam champion’s management team has confirmed that he’ll miss upcoming clay-court tournaments in Monte Carlo and Munich.

AP News - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Rangers' Word Series banner ceremony on Opening Day gives Cubs something to aim for

The Cubs opened the season against the reigning World Series champions in Texas.

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

4 Canadian school boards sue Snapchat, TikTok and Meta for disrupting students' education

Four of the largest school boards in the Canadian province of Ontario have launched lawsuits against TikTok, Meta and SnapChat alleging the social media platforms are disrupting student learning.

AP News - Technology - 11 hours ago

Were Andrew Wyeth's Secret Paintings a Sex Scandal, a Setup, or Something Else Entirely? -- Decoder Ring

Why did America’s favorite artist hide 240 pieces of artwork from his wife?

Slate - Entertainment - 13 hours ago

White Sox fans keep Opening Day traditions alive: 'Something that'll last me a lifetime'

Fans, some in costume, tailgate in the parking lots of Guaranteed Rate Field hours before the White Sox and Detroit Tigers kick off the 2024 seasons Thursday afternoon. Some weigh in on the proposed South Loop stadium.

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

The new experts designing the office of the future -- As companies scramble to make inviting workspaces, they're turning to a niche swath of experts to build something special.

As companies scramble to make inviting workspaces, they're turning to a niche swath of experts to build something special.

BBC News - Business - 16 hours ago

Mets Owner Steve Cohen's Firm Discloses Large Stake in Fox Corp.

Cohen's hedge fund Point72 revealed the approximately 5 percent stake in Fox this week.

Hollywood Reporter - Business - 16 hours ago

Renting Homes Cheaper Than Buying in Top 50 US Metros: Report

The cost of buying a starter home was over 60 percent higher than renting.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 17 hours ago

AMC Theatres shares plummet as theater chain reels from box office struggles

AMC Entertainment shares fell about 15% shortly after the theater chain indicated that it could sell up to $250 million worth of stock to pad its finances after a period of box office woes.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 17 hours ago

4 major Canadian school boards say TikTok, Meta, and Snapchat have 'rewired' students' thinking in new lawsuit

Four of the largest school boards in Ontario, Canada have launched lawsuits against TikTok, Meta, and Snapchat, claiming that they have impacted students' thinking and behavior.

Fox News - Technology - 18 hours ago

Trump Would Need New Tactics to Steal the 2024 Election -- Many avenues Trump pursued in his 2020 coup attempt are now off the table. This time, he could turn to even more nefarious methods.

Many avenues Trump pursued in his 2020 coup attempt are now off the table. This time, he could turn to even more nefarious methods.

New York Magazine - Top Stories - 18 hours ago

Four Canadian school boards sue Snapchat, TikTok and Meta for disrupting students' education

The lawsuits claim platforms like Facebook and Instagram "designed for compulsive use, have rewired the way children think, behave, and learn."

Boston Globe - Business - 19 hours ago

The meteoric rise and even sharper fall of Sam Bankman-Fried

Sam Bankman-Fried had a meteoric rise and an even sharper fall, from running a £21bn crypto empire to a jail sentence of 25 years. But who is the curly haired 31-year-old, and how did he reach this point?

Sky News - Technology - 19 hours ago

Metrolink 'essential' to fix Dublin's 'inefficient transport systems', says transport chief

Transport Infrastructure Ireland CEO Peter Walsh was speaking on the final day of An Bord Pleanála’s hearing on the proposed 18.8km rail line

Irish Times - Top Stories - 22 hours ago

Elon Musk announces more changes to X - after claims user numbers have plummeted

Research suggests worldwide daily users of the app have fallen by 15% in the past year - while other social media platforms experienced "modest" growth. X said the figure was "incorrect".

Sky News - Business - 1 day ago

Millions urged to read energy meters this weekend to avoid overpaying

Cheaper rates and warmer weather are expected to mean the average household spends £127 on energy in April, compared with £205 in March.

Sky News - Business - 1 day ago

'This could trigger hip-hop's MeToo': How Sean 'Diddy' Combs may fall from grace

The man best known as Puff Daddy reigned supreme over the world of hip-hop. Now he’s facing allegations of rape, assault and sex trafficking

Sydney Morning Herald - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Key to Turkish election triumph in metropolitans: Ballot box effect

With days left until the Turkish municipal elections, victory hinges on winning over voters in tightly contested metropolitan areas such as Ankara,...

Daily Sabah - Opinion - 1 day ago

Baltimore bridge collapse: Vehicle removed from water, another hanging from metal

A truck has been removed from the Patapsco River while another vehicle is hanging from the metal of the Francis Scott Key bridge, a report says.

Fox News - US News - 1 day ago

Mark Zuckerberg's Meta Created Secret 'Project Ghostbusters' to Snoop on Snapchat, Other Rivals

Newly unsealed court documents from an ongoing class action lawsuit against Meta show that in 2016, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg personally directed executives to "figure out" how to track encrypted usage on competing apps like Snapchat, YouTube, and Amazon.

Breitbart - Technology - 1 day ago

After It Was Revealed That A "John Tucker Must Die" Sequel Is In The Works, Jesse Metcalfe Has Revealed The Extreme Lengths He Went To During Filming For The First Movie

After it was revealed that a sequel to the beloved 2006 movie is in the works, Jesse made it clear that he will be embracing a “dad bod” the second time around.

BuzzFeed News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Column: For nearly five decades, Tom Harp uses old-school methods to coach

Granada Hills volleyball coach Tom Harp keeps teaching the sport with a sharp focus on discipline. “Rumor has it I yell once in a while,” he says.

Los Angeles Times - Sports - 2 days ago

Tyler Glasnow adds SoCal cool to Dodgers. Will he help his hometown team win a title?

Tyler Glasnow might be a Cillian Murphy doppelganger, but he's hoping to prove he can stay healthy and help lead the Dodgers to a World Series title.

Los Angeles Times - Sports - 2 days ago

E.U. launches probes into Meta, Apple and Alphabet under sweeping new tech law

The first two probes focus on Alphabet and Apple and relate to “anti-steering rules.”

NBC News - Technology - 2 days ago

Arts & Culture News -- Changing Hands Bookstore celebrates 50 years in metro Phoenix

Changing Hands Bookstore celebrates five decades in the Valley.

Phoenix New Times - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Report: Will and Jada Pinkett Smith's Charity Shutting Down as Donations Plummet Following Oscars Slap

Will and Jada Pinkett Smith's charity is reportedly shutting down after donations plummeted in the wake of the infamous Oscars slap in 2022.

Breitbart - Entertainment - 2 days ago

The commodity broke above the $10,000-per-metric-ton mark on Tuesday for the first time ever

Cocoa prices have risen above the $10,000-per-metric-ton mark on Tuesday for the first time ever

Russia Today - Business - 2 days ago

How to beat energy surge pricing – even if you already have a smart meter

When peak charges will likely kick in and how to manage devices to save money

Telegraph UK - Business - 2 days ago

Meta's oversight board urges company to end ban on Arabic word 'shaheed'

The move comes after a year-long review found the Facebook owner’s approach was ‘overbroad’ and had unnecessarily suppressed the speech of millions of users

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 3 days ago

How our heartbeats keep us safe -- Sometimes our bodies react to the world around us before we realise, shaping our emotions.

Sometimes our bodies react to the world around us before we realise, shaping our emotions.

BBC News - Technology - 3 days ago

Get better, Meta: WA minister unleashes on big tech amid record scam losses

The dressing down came on the back of a new report which found money lost to scams in WA had jumped 36 per cent to a record $22 million.

Sydney Morning Herald - Politics - 3 days ago

HMC observes World Optometry Day

Doha, Qatar: To highlight the vital role of optometry in eye care and promote awareness about maintaining good vision, Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC)...

Peninsula Qatar - Health - 3 days ago

Apple, Google, Meta targeted in EU's first Digital Markets Act investigations

The Big Tech trio of Apple, Google and Meta is facing an investigation from European Union antitrust regulators under newly implemented provisions of the Digital Markets Act.

Fox News - Business - 3 days ago

Apple, Meta and Google to be investigated by the EU -- If they are found to have broken the rules, the firms could be fined up to 10% of their annual turnover.

If they are found to have broken the rules, the firms could be fined up to 10% of their annual turnover.

BBC News - Technology - 3 days ago

EU Launches Antitrust Investigations into Apple, Google, Mark Zuckerberg's Meta

The European Commission has initiated five non-compliance investigations to examine whether Apple, Google, and Mark Zuckerberg's Meta are adhering to the new Digital Markets Act (DMA) antitrust rules.

Breitbart - Technology - 3 days ago

Apple, Google, Meta targeted under new European law to prevent cornering of digital markets

European Union regulators have opened investigations into Apple, Google and Meta in the first cases under a sweeping new law.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 3 days ago

EU Probes Apple, Google, Meta Under New Digital Law

In extreme circumstances, the EU can order the break up of companies

Voice of America - Technology - 3 days ago

Apple, Meta and Google parent company investigated by EU

Under the new Digital Markets Act, the companies could be fined up to 10% of their global turnover if they are found guilty of non-compliance.

Sky News - Technology - 3 days ago

European regulators investigate Apple, Google and Meta under new digital law

European Union regulators opened investigations into Apple, Google and Meta on Monday, in the first cases under a sweeping new law designed to stop Bi...

Peninsula Qatar - Technology - 4 days ago

EU launches probes into Apple, Google, Meta under new digital law

The Europen Union on Monday launched investigations into Apple, Google parent Alphabet, and Meta in the first probes under a new sweeping law designed to...

Daily Sabah - Technology - 4 days ago

How US Jewish liberalism metastasized into hatred of Israel

Driven by the 'oppressor vs oppressed' dichotomy, American Jews have come to identify Palestinians as the underdog and therefore worthy of consideration and concern, while Israel is seen as the epitome of white colonialism

YNET News - Top Stories - 4 days ago

Songs You Need To Know -- Best New Music From Shakira, Olivia Rodrigo, Future, Metro Boomin and More

Shakira, Olivia Rodrigo, Future, Metro Boomin and all the songs you need to know this week

Rolling Stone - Top Stories - 6 days ago

M. Emmet Walsh, iconic character actor known for Blood Simple and Blade Runner roles, dead at 88 -- News -- - -- Entertainment

M. Emmet Walsh, the character actor who brought his unmistakable face and unsettling presence to films including Blood Simple and Blade Runner, has died at age 88, his manager said Wednesday.

CBC News - Entertainment - 6 days ago

Seven countries met the WHO's air quality guidelines — and the U.S. and Canada aren't among them

More than 92% of the countries and regions analyzed exceeded guidelines for particulate pollution, according to a report from IQAir, a Swiss air quality-monitoring company.

NBC News - Science - 7 days ago

Twisted Metal, review: Mad Max mixed with Nineties nostalgia makes for riotous fun

Adapted from PlayStation’s hit video game, Marvel star Anthony Mackie has a ball in this bloody, all-guns-blazing dystopia

Telegraph UK - Entertainment - 7 days ago

Only seven countries met WHO air standards in 2023, report says

Only seven countriesand three territories last year met World Health Organization pollution guidelines for fine particulate matter, the most risky for...

Peninsula Qatar - Technology - 8 days ago

We have met the enemy of the carbon tax, and it is us -- Tony Keller

The pain of paying the tax is brightly illuminated, while the benefits of the rebates are hidden in the shadows

The Globe and Mail - Business - 10 days ago

A 'devil comet' is set to swing by the sun and could be visible during the eclipse

Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks was nicknamed the “devil comet” because an eruption last year left it with two distinct trails of gas and ice in the shape of devil horns.

NBC News - Science - 10 days ago

Understanding impact of methane on climate change

While climate discussions typically focus on mitigating the prominent greenhouse gas carbon dioxide, attention is shifting to addressing potent methane...

Daily Sabah - Environment - 11 days ago

Comet that passes Earth once every 71 years now visible in night sky

The comet will glow brighter in the next two weeks, but stargazers may still need a pair of binoculars or a small telescope to see it

Independent UK - Science - 11 days ago

Want To Declutter Your Brain? Cross Something Off Your 'Needle List'

All those small but draining tasks you keep putting off are making you anxious. This life hack can help.

Huffington Post - Health - 13 days ago

History -- Reel history: A look back at metro Phoenix's iconic movie theaters

A visual journey through the Valley's beloved cinemas of the past, including the Cine Capri, Camelview 5 and Scottsdale Six.

Phoenix New Times - Entertainment - 13 days ago

Study Finds No Strong Evidence for Benefits of Wim Hof Method

"It must be noted that the quality of the studies is very low," the authors of a new review on the method wrote.

Gizmodo - Science - 13 days ago

DW met war reporter Mstyslav Chernov, whose film on Russian atrocities has won Ukraine's first Academy Award.

DW met Pulitzer Prize-winning war reporter Mstyslav Chernov, whose film on Russian atrocities has won Ukraine's first Academy Award.

Deutsche Welle - Entertainment - 14 days ago

Methane emissions from energy industry are triple what government thinks, study finds

A new study calculates that U.S. oil and natural gas wells, pipelines and compressors are spewing three times more methane as the government thinks.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 15 days ago

Oscars Red Carpet: Black, Metallics, Mermaids

Hollywood's top stars hit the Oscars red carpet at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday, with a few usual trends on offer: black is always chic and metallics are super glam.

International Business Times - Entertainment - 18 days ago

Meta resolves issue after thousands report outages

Meta resolved the tech issue that caused thousands to report widespread outages. The outage appeared to be a backend server issue related to the login process. Services were restored after a few hours.

NBC News - Technology - 23 days ago

Lorcan Sirr: There are more than 18,000 houses to rent on Airbnb vs 2,000 on Daft. Something is very wrong

There are more than 18,000 houses to rent on Airbnb vs 2,000 on Daft. Something is very wrong

Irish Times - Opinion - 1 month ago

New method of squeezing apple juice could boost its health benefits – study

The new technique boosted polyphenol content by four times as much as regular apple juice, researchers said.

Independent UK - Science - 1 month ago

Huma Qureshi on Deepika Padukone getting trolled for saying she met other people while dating Ranveer Singh: 'We are...'

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh shared insights into their relationship and marriage during their appearance on Karan Johar’s chat show Koffee With Karan 8.

First Post - Entertainment - 1 month ago

Lighter, More Protection: Army Next-Gen Helmet Now Fielded to 82nd Airborne Division Soldiers -- The Next-Generation Integrated Head Protection System will purportedly protect soldiers from small-arms fire in a 40% lighter...

The Next-Generation Integrated Head Protection System will purportedly protect soldiers from small-arms fire in a 40% lighter package than previous combat helmets.

Military.com - Technology - 1 month ago

Revolutionary liquid metal RAM memory paves way for shapeless computing

Tsinghua University researchers in China create FlexRAM, an innovative liquid-based RAM that's flexible and damage-resistant, perfect for wearables, robots and medical implants

YNET News - Technology - 1 month ago

Israeli metal exporter boycotts Turkey following Erdogan's anti-Israel comments

Itzik Isteric, CEO of Arbel Metals, halts 20+ years of trade with Turkey after Erdogan accused Israel of 'terrorism and murder', ceasing annual exports of thousands of tons of scrap metal

YNET News - Business - 2 months ago

China's LandSpace readies satellite launch with methane-fuelled rocket

Beijing-based LandSpace Technology, one of China's private space companies, is preparing to launch satellite payloads to orbit in a key commercial test of its methane and liquid oxygen fuelled rocket.

Reuters - Science - 3 months ago

Timothee Chalamet turned to vocal coach to the stars for 'Wonka'

Timothee Chalamet took lessons from a top vocal coach as he prepared to follow in the footsteps of Gene Wilder and Johnny Depp to play Willy Wonka in a new movie that tells the origin story of Roald Dahl's famed character.

Reuters - Entertainment - 4 months ago

Paris metro ticket price to double during 2024 Olympics

Paris metro ticket prices will almost double during the 2024 Olympics, the French capital region's president said on Tuesday, adding that residents with passes would be shielded from the temporary rise and visitors would be charged "a fair price".

Reuters - Sports - 4 months ago

Microsoft hires Sam Altman 3 days after OpenAI fired him as CEO -- Altman landed at Microsoft, the biggest investor in OpenAI, as former Twitch leader Emmett Shear was named OpenAI's new chief executive.

Altman landed at Microsoft, the biggest investor in OpenAI, as former Twitch leader Emmett Shear was named OpenAI's new chief executive.

CBS News - Business - 4 months ago

The Marines Are Marching into the Metaverse. Here's What That Could Look Like. -- Last month, Marines with the Marine Corps Platform Integration Center, or MCPIC, successfully fielded a "real-time pilot set...

Last month, Marines with the Marine Corps Platform Integration Center, or MCPIC, successfully fielded a "real-time pilot set in a planetary-scale metaverse environment."

Military.com - Technology - 4 months ago

Cracking the dilemma: Heavy metal concerns in Bangladesh's egg supply

Eggs are the cheapest protein source in Bangladesh. A recent study has identified elevated levels of heavy metals in eggs from farms located in Dhaka city, posing a health risk.

Global Voices - World - 4 months ago

The best napping method to help with pulling an all-nighter

The new analysis could also be the key to providing relief for sleep-deprived mothers and fathers as well as people in the health sector

Independent UK - Health - 6 months ago

Metformin Weight Loss 2023 : 4 Best Over The Counter Alternatives Pills For Metformin Weight Loss

In this exploration, we will delve into the realm of supplements designed to complement Metformin for weight loss.

First Post - Health - 6 months ago

Met Gala Red Carpet Photos: Rihanna and More Honor Karl Lagerfeld

Met Gala Red Carpet Photos: Rihanna and More Honor Karl Lagerfeld

Inside Edition - Top Stories - 10 months ago

Fintechs Made "Massive Profits" on PPP Loans and Sometimes Engaged in Fraud, House Committee Report Finds

An investigation that began after reporting by ProPublica finds lax anti-fraud standards, executives who cashed in for themselves and contempt for small loan applications that would generate minimal fees. “Delete them,” one executive wrote.

ProPublica - Technology - 1 year ago

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Gizmodo - Technology - 1 year ago

Not love at first sight, but something even better

'A man sat opposite me, holding a copy of the paper – I realised it was my childhood sweetheart'

Independent UK - Opinion - 2 years ago

China Unleashed Its Propaganda Machine on Peng Shuai's #MeToo Accusation. Her Story Still Got Out.

Chinese propaganda officials have tried to shape the global discussion of the tennis player Peng Shuai’s accusations and disappearance, but their top-down strategy has largely stumbled.

ProPublica - Technology - 2 years ago