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Dementia cases in US projected to rise dramatically by 2050, study finds
According to a new study in Jama Neurology, the annual incidence of new dementia cases globally will more than double, from 11.4m in 2023 to 24.7m in 2050.
DraftKings CEO Jason Robins says parents should talk with kids about gambling addiction
DraftKings CEO Jason Robins said parents should talk with their children about gambling addiction, describing how he approaches the subject with his own family.
Alan Jackson’s Farewell Concert Sets December Release on NBC
Country star Alan Jackson’s farewell concert, “Alan Jackson: The Last Show,” will air on NBC on Dec.
Death toll in Spain train crash rises to at least 30, with rescue and recovery operations ongoing
Officials warn that the death toll is likely to increase.
Voters in Texas agree: They hate data centers
Ask Texas NAACP president Gary Bledsoe what it's been like to see data center developers descend upon Austin and its surrounding suburbs and he can rattle off project af…
Amazon’s first digital picture frame lets you add voice notes to photos
It's designed to compete with other digital picture frames from companies like Aura, and Amazon's incorporates a smart speaker with access to Alexa Plus' capabilities th…
How a grocery merger could expand a surveillance network
Kroger's $1.65 billion proposed acquisition of Giant Eagle might not only consolidate the grocery market, but also a vast surveillance network that includes Flock camera…
Amazon’s new Echo Studio speaker has a camera
The new Echo Studio with Home Camera, announced today as part of Amazon's big blast of announcements, has a built-in camera for monitoring a room while you're away, show…
Our first look at Amazon’s big new Echo Show 16
Amazon's latest Echo Show smart display is big, gorgeous, and eye-wateringly expensive.
Spending time with the Echo Time — a smart clock that senses you sleeping
The baseball-sized smart speaker with a screen, the Time looks like an Echo Dot with Clock and an Echo Spot had a much bigger baby.
Amazon’s Alexa Home Map is getting a smarter 3D redesign
Amazon's smart home map interface that shows you where all your connected devices are has been overhauled with new graphics, features, and dynamic effects.
McLaren plan further upgrades after Austin struggles
McLaren plan to bring more upgrades to the car in the remaining rounds of the 2026 Formula 1 season after struggling to compete at the front in recent races.
Jennifer Lopez to Release New Single ‘Proof of Love’: ‘It’s a Happy Dance Song’ That Also Addresses ‘Pain and Grief When Someone’s Gone’ (EXCLUSIVE)
The multi-hyphenate tells me she was inspired to write and record again when her kids, twins Max and Emme Muniz with ex-husband Mark Anthony, left for college.
Israeli election: PM loses a significant number of seats since 2022 election
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc appears to have lost a significant number of seats compared with the previous election in 2022.
Dowman sees red as Arsenal dumped out, but did Arteta go too far?
A shocking defeat, a red card card, a penalty-shootout and a drone tell the story of Arsenal's dramatic loss to League Two Fleetwood Town in the last-16 of the Carabao C…
No shirt safe as Wales boss Lynn hints at changes
Wales head coach Sean Lynn says no shirt is safe as he hints he will make changes for the second WXV Test against Japan on Saturday.
How Accurate Are Midterm Polls? Errors Vary From State to State.
Recent presidential election polls have overestimated Democrats, but midterm polls are far less consistent state by state.
Carrick and Fernandes hold clear-the-air talks ahead of Chelsea fixture
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick and captain Bruno Fernandes hold clear-the-air talks ahead of side's trip to Chelsea.
Diamonds hold on to world No 1 ranking with victory over New Zealand
Australia’s 68-58 win avoids Constellation Cup clean sweep Goal attack Georgie Horjus shoots 26/28 with 20 assists The Diamonds have held onto their prized world No 1 ra…
Stellantis reports $4.5 billion cash drain as massive turnaround plan continues
European car giant Stellantis said Wednesday that it recorded a 4 billion euro ($4.5 billion) cash shortfall in the third quarter.
Bafta trustees may have broken charity law by accepting free guest tickets
Chair of membership council says legal advice obtained at own expense suggests offences could have been committed Bafta trustees may have breached charity and company la…
Brazil: Flavio Bolsonaro leaves Argentina for alleged US asylum after defeat
Flavio Bolsonaro, who lost Brazil's runoff election to incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Sunday, boarded a flight to Ecuador after arriving in Argentina on Tuesday…
Chancellor holds red box outside No 11
Inside that box are the details of this year's Budget, which Chancellor John Healey will reveal when he delivers his speech.
India: Over 180,000 evacuated on east coast as massive cyclone hits
Cyclone Arnab has left a trail of destruction along India’s eastern coast.
Luxury round-the-world cruise ends abruptly as fuel costs skyrocket
Cruise operator Villa Vie Residences said it would disembark passengers and crew, and restructure its business due to soaring fuel costs.
Families brace for a fourth winter of wind, rain and floods in Gaza’s camps
Gaza's impending winter is likely to lead to further devastation for Palestinians.
Mortgage rates fell for the second straight week, but more borrowers still sought savings in riskier loans
Mortgage rates have fallen over the past two weeks, but demand is only slightly higher, and more borrowers are looking for savings in riskier loans.
Both blocs claim upper hand in crucial Israeli election | First Thing
Israel could be in for weeks of political haggling after exit polls and partial official results showed neither Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition nor the opposition bloc le…
High voter turnout among Palestinian citizens of Israel threatens Netanyahu
A historic turnout among Palestinian citizens of Israel positions Arab parties as kingmakers against the far right.
I get £4,062 a year and am trying my best - here's what I want from the Budget
People on a range of incomes from £4,062 to £150,000 a year tell the BBC what they want to see in this year's Budget.
Brazil: Bolsonaro defeated and on the run
Defeated far-right presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro has left Brazil for the United States, despite a court order barring him from leaving the country.
‘Elonville’: Mississippi residents say Musk’s xAI is buying up homes if they don’t sue over noise
Real estate agents have been going door to door in Southaven, Mississippi, on behalf of xAI, Musk’s AI company that was folded into the SpaceX entity in February, toutin…
Meta considered a ‘whisper strategy’ to turn academics against Jonathan Haidt
As Meta was feeling public pressure over teen mental health, and facing an impending onslaught of kids safety trials, the company considered a campaign to discredit a ke…
Israel's election too close to call. And, the Ebola outbreak reaches grim milestone
Israeli voters turned out in record numbers, and the results remain too close to call.
The AI boom is starting to break time-tested stock-market signals
The relationship between gold and platinum used to be a reliable stock-market signal.
A Democratic win in midterms could put prediction markets and the CFTC in the hot seat
A Democratic House could increase scrutiny of prediction markets, the CFTC and the industry’s ties to the Trump family after the midterms.
Japan football association official resigns after AFC aligns with Infantino
Vice president Takeshi Okada said responses to several World Cup controversies did not align with his personal values.
FIFA politics around Infantino re-election push Japanese official to resign
Vice president Takeshi Okada said responses to several World Cup controversies did not align with his personal values.
Earth's ice ages may have been driven by a hidden ocean chain reaction
Scientists have uncovered a surprising connection between Earth's opposite poles that may help explain how the planet plunged into past ice ages.
SK Hynix delivered on third-quarter results — but the outlook is what really mattered to Wall Street and the AI trade
South Korea memory-chip giant says supply constraints will last through 2030.
China’s snooping around Pacific undersea cables raises risks for Big Tech
US-owned trans-Pacific cables face growing risks from sabotage and China.
Airbnb feels like a soulless rip-off – and its hosts are revolting | Arwa Mahdawi
Nevertheless, the hospitality giant seems to have realised travellers are sick of being handed ridiculous chore lists, and is reining in some of its more tyrannical host…
Film buffs love it. Trump and Tom Hanks hosted it. Can TCM survive a Hollywood mega-merger?
Every night just before 8pm, I hide my phone under a pillow in the next room, plate up a carb-heavy dinner, and turn on Turner Classic Movies (TCM) for Sweater Weather,…
The Devils review – Ken Russell’s 1971 possessed-nuns tale is a frenzied aria of confrontation and hysteria
I haven’t the humility.” The speaker is Father Urbain Grandier, the 17th-century French priest accused of witchcraft, stylishly played by Oliver Reed, in Ken Russell’s s…
Sauerkraut at Every Meal? These Fermentation Fanatics Tried That Long Before MAHA
The annual Portland Fermentation Festival took place last week in Oregon, at a time when sauerkraut, kimchi, and other funky foods are in the social and political spotli…
Serrano to have final fight against Falzon with three-minute rounds
Amanda Serrano will fight one last time when she takes on Skye Falzon in Puerto Rico on January 9.
Kristen Brancaccio To Direct Microdrama & Feature Adaptations Of Claren Hammond’s Short Story ‘Summer Session’
Microdrama veteran Kristen Brancaccio will direct both versions, and will develop the story in vertical format, with Hammond adapting the script for the feature.
'He'll get this all the time now' - Merson's worry for Dowman after Fleetwood red
Paul Merson has shared his concerns for Max Dowman following the red card the teenager picked up in the League Cup defeat to Fleetwood Town.
Pornhub Stars Want to Teach You How to Make Dinner
Faced with censorship and anti-porn laws, the adult site is encouraging creators to embrace cooking, gaming, podcasting, and other safe-for-work content.
STAT+: Lilly says ‘triple-G’ drug beats Novo’s Ozempic in diabetes study
Data add to expectations that the drug will be one of Lilly’s greatest growth drivers.