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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.
What to expect from John Healey’s first budget: who wins, who pays?
Despite the chancellor’s promises in the summer that the tax and spending event would not be beset by the leaks that preceded those of his predecessor, Rachel Reeves, bo…
You may get the right to find out what your colleagues earn - here's why
Employees should legally be able to find out what their co-workers are earning, the UK's equality watchdog says
Russell Brand Takes the Stand in Rape Trial and Reveals No One Agreed to Testify on His Behalf: ‘My Entire Life Has Been Consumed by These Allegations’
Russell Brand took the stand in his criminal trial in London on Wednesday, denying all accusations against him and revealing that he was not able to convince anyone to t…
Vickery's bodybuilding transformation amid life-changing diagnosis
In an interview with Sky Sports News ' Gail Davis, former England international Phil Vickery discusses his bodybuilding transformation and living with his diagnosis of p…
Norway and Finland leaders hold rare call with Putin
The two Nordic leaders are attempting to influence US-brokered talks in Abu Dhabi to end the war in Ukraine.
The real way to tell if Amazon’s AI spending is paying off
Investors focus on Amazon’s cloud business, but the most important indicator might lie in the company’s warehouses.
Apple AirPods Max 2 Are $100 Off Ahead of Black Friday
If Apple headphones have been sitting on your wish list, now might be the time to buy ahead of the holiday rush.
NASA’s Artemis I mission reveals surprising radiation levels near the Moon
NASA’s Artemis I mission has revealed that cosmic radiation near the Moon is higher than in Earth orbit, but not by as much as scientists might expect.
Four reasons to start worrying about inflation — including the end of tariff refunds
Dennis DeBusschere of 22V Research says companies that previously used tariff refunds to ease cost pressures will increasingly pass on those higher costs to consumers.
‘One Cut of the Dead’ Director Ueda Shinichiro on Turning a Microdrama Into Tokyo Feature ‘Earthlings in Love’
Director Ueda Shinichiro made a name for himself with filmmaking that has embraced self-reflexivity: the beloved cult zombie film “One Cut of the Dead” was continually t…
Russell Brand Forcefully Denies Charges As He Gives Evidence During Rape Trial: “Consent Is More Important Than Sex Itself”
Russell Brand has claimed that “consent is more important than sex itself” as he forcefully denied the rape charges against him during a trial in London.
Serbian police shoot dead assailant at Israeli Embassy
A "minor" has been killed by police after attacking a guard at Israel's embassy in Belgrade with knives, the interior minister says.
Plaid demands more cash, but how could the Budget affect Wales?
Welsh Finance Minister Elin Jones has called for a spending plan that "finally treats us fairly".
Macmillan Staff Say the Publisher Threw a Party for a Workplace AI Assistant That Was Later Killed
Workers tell WIRED that NOA—or “No Ordinary Assistant”—was unhelpful.
Israelis await final election results as Netanyahu remains far from defeated
Arab-led parties appear to have made a historic showing in the Israeli election, but it’s not clear if other opponents of Netanyahu's government would form a coalition w…
Bill Ackman owns only a handful of stocks. Here is his rule for picking a winner.
Billionaire hedge-fund manager Bill Ackman says investors can look for some simple characteristics.
Amazon MGM Studios Japan ‘Doubling’ Investment to Meet Global Standards, Local Chief Buddy Marini Reveals at Tokyo Market
Amazon MGM Studios Japan is doubling its investment to bring its content up to global standards, studio head Buddy Marini said Wednesday at a Tokyo International Film Fe…
Banijay Rights Names CFO As John Wagener Exits After 20 Years
The final piece of the Banijay Rights jigsaw is in place with John Richards named CFO of the combined sales operation.
Is Running From Trump Enough to Save Republicans on Tuesday?
A look at candidates from President Trump’s party who are running on a platform of criticizing him.
Netflix Lifts Lid On German Romantic Comedy ‘Oktoberfest’
Netflix has unveiled the cast and a first image for Simon Verhoeven’s German-language romantic comedy Oktoberfest, set against the backdrop of the country’s world-famous…
Kylian Mbappé’s China crisis shows how sensitive Mao’s legacy remains
Several major Chinese companies have ended their partnerships with Kylian Mbappé after he joked about former Chinese leader Mao Zedong.
Fed set to hold interest rates steady in last decision before midterms
Last month, Fed officials raised rates for the first time since 2023, citing rising inflation.
Musk's PAC lawyer runs in Texas House district that is home to billionaire's business interests
A chip factory being built by Elon Musk's Tesla and SpaceX is in Texas's 10th District, where his PAC's former lawyer Chris Gober is the GOP U.S.
Please Let the Internet Die
Online spaces are captured by oligarchs and saturated with slop—and they’re exacerbating humanity’s worst impulses.
Latte Lath: Carrick never screamed, he knew how to listen
For Emmanuel Latte Lath, the big moment came within three minutes of his Bundesliga debut for Union Berlin.
Celebrity Traitors' Joe Lycett's tribute to viral TikTok nan
Anne Hughes found fame after being hoisted into the air after getting caught in shop shutters.
Exit polls suggest a rebuke of Netanyahu but no clear winner in Israel’s election
Exit polls released early Wednesday suggested that Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc and Gadi Eisenkot's each won about 51 seats, and Arab parties won about 18.
Former Conservative chancellor unsure Budget will 'fix big problems'
Sir Jeremy Hunt spoke to BBC Breakfast about his hopes and qualms ahead of John Healey's autumn Budget.
Republicans rethink their attacks on AOC
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The Men Spending $50,000 Just to Reserve a Tesla Roadster
The base model—without thrusters or the flight system—will likely cost several times that amount to buy.