Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Brain Stimulation Could Limit the Urge to Binge Eat, Study Says

A small study demonstrated that deep brain stimulation, used for people with Parkinson’s disease, can limit an urge to overeat.
http://dlvr.it/ScqDY0

FTX Could Owe More Than 1 Million Creditors

In a court filing on Monday, the cryptocurrency exchange said it was in touch with “dozens” of regulators across the world.
http://dlvr.it/Scpzq0

In Brazil, Lula Beat Bolsonaro. Now Comes the Hard Part.

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva had one of Latin America’s best presidencies ever in the century’s first decade. His second try looks far more difficult.
http://dlvr.it/ScpnKj

As U.K. Braces for Painful Budget Cuts, the Mood Is Gloomy

Swindon, west of London, has reinvented itself several times, always a rung lower on the economic ladder. Now it awaits another step down.
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As U.K. Braces for Painful Budget Cuts, the Mood Is Gloomy

Swindon, west of London, has reinvented itself several times, always a rung lower on the economic ladder. Now it awaits another step down.
http://dlvr.it/ScpRCw

Monday, November 14, 2022

As the Pandemic Drags On, Americans Struggle for New Balance

As offices, restaurants and schools fill up, people are adjusting expectations and habits in another moment of deep uncertainty.
http://dlvr.it/Scm7Db

Lithium-Ion Batteries in E-Bikes and Other Devices Pose Fire Risks

The batteries, also found in phones, laptops, toothbrushes and other items, have caused about 200 fires and six deaths in New York City this year, fire officials say. Here’s what to know about safety.
http://dlvr.it/Scltqx

TikTok Builds Itself Into an Ads Juggernaut

The Chinese-owned video app’s ad business is thriving, even as a digital advertising slump hurts Meta, Snap and other rivals.
http://dlvr.it/SclhPn

Did FTX Fail Because of Regulators or Investors?

With the collapse of the giant cryptocurrency exchange, investors are asking whether regulators or the venture capitalists who funded FTX, are at fault.
http://dlvr.it/SclYPc

TikTok Builds Itself Into an Ads Juggernaut

The Chinese-owned video app’s ad business is thriving, even as a digital advertising slump hurts Meta, Snap and other rivals.
http://dlvr.it/SclLhS

Sunday, November 13, 2022

Farmland Values Hit Record Highs, Pricing Out Farmers

Small farmers are now going up against deep-pocketed investors, including private equity firms and real estate developers.
http://dlvr.it/ScjMJs

A 10-Year-Old Got a Tattoo. His Mother Was Arrested.

In New York State, you must be at least 18 to get a tattoo. Elsewhere, the rules are different — and perceptions are changing.
http://dlvr.it/ScjBr5

Porprov Jabar 2022: Anggar Karawang Sumbang Perak dan Perunggu

Cabang Olahraga (Cabor) Anggar berhasil meraih dua medali perak dan dua perunggu pada ajang Pekan Olahraga Provinsi (Porprov) Jawa Barat yang bertanding di GOR Kabupaten Subang. Hasil sementara dari pertandingan anggar pada 12 dan 13 November 2022 yang dipertandingkan pada kategori Nomor Eppe Putra Perorangan, Foil Putra Perorangan, dan Sabre Putri Perorangan. Hasil pertandingan per hari ini, Kabupaten Karawang pada Cabor Anggar berhasil meraih dua medali perak yang diraih oleh Ihsan Ariesda Solihin pada kategori nomor foil putra perorangan dan Raka Gumilang pada nomor eppe putra perorangan. Kemudian, dua medali perunggu diraih oleh Bagus Ademarla pada kategori nomor foil putra perorangan dan Fazia Arketik pada nomor sabre putri perorangan. Ketua KONI Kabupaten Karawang, H. Sayuti Haris menuturkan, masih ada kategori para sabre putra dan eppe putri pada Senin (14/11/2022) esok yang akan bertanding serta tim beregu yang juga akan berjuang untuk Kabupaten Karawang. "Semoga untuk hari ketiga, besok, pertandingan di nomor sabre putra serta eppe putri bisa menghasilkan terbaik," ungkapnya. (Jn)
http://dlvr.it/Scj4Qc

How Droughts in Mexico Could Shape the Future of the Beer Industry

Brewers and other heavy water users have landed at the center of the climate fight in Mexico as the government and industry confront water shortages in the north.
http://dlvr.it/Schzl9

Farmland Values Hit Record Highs, Pricing Out Farmers

Small farmers are now going up against deep-pocketed investors, including private equity firms and real estate developers.
http://dlvr.it/Schs8J

Saturday, November 12, 2022

In His 3rd Summit With Southeast Asian Leaders, Biden Bets on Face Time

The president traveled to Cambodia hoping that an in-person appearance would help reinforce his administration’s broad efforts to counter China’s rise and to promote human rights.
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In His 3rd Summit With Southeast Asian Leaders, Biden Bets on Face Time

The president traveled to Cambodia hoping that an in-person appearance would help reinforce his administration’s broad efforts to counter China’s rise and to promote human rights.
http://dlvr.it/Scg5GW

Three Theories That Explain This Strange Moment

Calcification, political parity and cultural backlash brought us where we are.
http://dlvr.it/ScfyRC

Climate Change and Human Activity Erode Egypt’s Treasured Antiquities

The effects of global warming on the country’s monuments are already striking. And the changing weather is only amplifying centuries of destructive human impact.
http://dlvr.it/Scft3k

The Bike Thieves of Burlington, Vermont

A hunt for stolen goods has put citizens and business owners in the center of a debate about policing and a growing, sometimes violent, problem with crime.
http://dlvr.it/Scfl0x

Friday, November 11, 2022

The Health Benefits of Chia Seeds

Chia seeds are back (again) — and nutritionists and doctors say there are good reasons for it.
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Markets Edge Higher at End of a Strong Week

Signs of China easing its pandemic restrictions appeared to bolster stocks, adding to investors’ bullishness about cooling inflation in the United States.
http://dlvr.it/Sccc66

How to Save on High Heating Bills This Winter

As a start, you can turn down the thermostat and insulate doors and windows. Plus, financial help is available to pay bills and to update heating systems.
http://dlvr.it/SccQHq

Regulators Begin Cracking Down on FTX

Authorities worldwide are intensifying their scrutiny of the embattled cryptocurrency exchange, amid concern about improper use of customer money.
http://dlvr.it/SccHG9

Texas Judge Strikes Down Biden’s Student Debt Cancellation

The ruling adds to the legal obstacles the president faces in his plan to cancel up to $20,000 per borrower in federal student loan debt.
http://dlvr.it/Scc4qN

Thursday, November 10, 2022

FTX Crypto Exchange Boss Says He Is Trying to Raise More Money

Sam Bankman-Fried told employees that he was trying to reinforce his company’s finances days after it collapsed from a bank run.
http://dlvr.it/ScYmPZ

Biden, Pointing to Cooling Inflation, Extols His Economic Policies

The president took credit for signs that rapid price rises were moderating, after spending months on the defensive about his handling of the economy.
http://dlvr.it/ScYWKb

Takeaways From a Hopeful Inflation Report

The Consumer Price Index in October showed that inflation remained rapid, but there were some hopeful signs under the surface.
http://dlvr.it/ScYKG4

FTX Nears Collapse After a Deal With Binance Fails

After a rescue deal collapsed, the cryptocurrency exchange is scrambling for a lifeline, as investors and customers prepare to fight for their money.
http://dlvr.it/ScYBMg

Tech’s Talent Wars Have Come Back to Bite It

Hiring the best, the brightest and the highest number of employees was a badge of honor at tech companies. Not anymore as layoffs surge.
http://dlvr.it/ScXzTG

Wednesday, November 9, 2022

Twitter Files Paperwork to Enter Payments Business

Elon Musk, Twitter’s new owner, has been looking for ways to generate more revenue at the social media company.
http://dlvr.it/ScVjD6

Keurig Dr Pepper Invests $50 Million in Athletic Nonalcoholic Brewer

The deal is a sign of continued interest in the fast-growing category of nonalcoholic beer, which jumped to about $670 million in annual sales in 2021.
http://dlvr.it/ScVSpY

Migrant Ship, Turned Away by Italy, Heads Toward France

The new right-wing government allowed passengers on three vessels to disembark, but it stood firm on a fourth, a move that France denounced as “unacceptable.”
http://dlvr.it/ScVGTR

Smartphones Are Like Cars. So Why Don’t We Maintain Them?

Regularly replacing our phones takes a toll on our wallets and the environment. We should instead take care of them as we do our cars.
http://dlvr.it/ScV7Ss

Smartphones Are Like Cars. So Why Don’t We Maintain Them?

Regularly replacing our phones takes a toll on our wallets and the environment. We should instead take care of them as we do our cars.
http://dlvr.it/ScTxH0

Tuesday, November 8, 2022

Mahler’s Having a Moment. He’s Got Lydia Tár to Thank for It.

The Austrian composer’s Symphony No. 5 is the obsession of the conductor played by Cate Blanchett — and of the fans of her latest film.
http://dlvr.it/ScRcXy

Kohl’s Chief Executive, Michelle Gass, Will Depart to Join Levi’s

Ms. Gass, who will be become president at the denim maker, is expected to take over the top post at the company within 18 months.
http://dlvr.it/ScRLls

Churchill’s Aura, and Bright Colors, Draw New Fans to His Art

A statesman for whom painting became a refuge, Winston Churchill created hundreds of works, some of which have sold at elevated prices in recent years.
http://dlvr.it/ScR7cP

Why Wall Street Loves Gridlock in Washington

Stocks tend to rally after midterm elections, historical data shows. They perform even better when voters deliver divided government.
http://dlvr.it/ScR03z

Investors Bet on Midterm Bounce for Stock Market

Stocks usually rise after midterm elections, but the data is mixed on which results produce the best performance.
http://dlvr.it/ScQnQm

Monday, November 7, 2022

How to Get Things Done When You Don’t Want to Do Anything

The drive to be your best can be hard to muster right about now. Here are some ways to get your mojo back.
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CUNY Graduates With Tech Degrees Struggle to Land Tech Jobs

Students at the City University of New York are increasingly graduating with degrees in technology. A new report details the obstacles they face in landing jobs.
http://dlvr.it/ScN91X

The Wood Wide Web: Scientists Debate Whether Trees Really Talk

From Ted Lasso to TED Talks, the theory of the “wood-wide web” is everywhere, and some scientists argue that it is overblown and unproven.
http://dlvr.it/ScMyFz

Carbon Credits Emerge as a Focus at COP27

As global leaders gather at COP27, efforts are reportedly underway to have companies help shoulder the financial burden.
http://dlvr.it/ScMqFs

Meta Is Said to Plan Significant Layoffs This Week

Mark Zuckerberg, Meta’s chief executive, said last month that many “teams will stay flat or shrink over the next year” as his company faces economic challenges.
http://dlvr.it/ScMc7n

Sunday, November 6, 2022

Ela Bhatt, Advocate for Women Workers in India, Dies at 89

The cooperative she founded has helped millions of women who had never before had a safety net. “They were,” she said, “the poorest among the poor.”
http://dlvr.it/ScKZH5

Netanyahu Kembali Berkuasa, Bahrain Pastikan Akan Terus Bangun Kemitraan dengan Israel

Bahrain akan terus membangun hubungannya dengan Israel, setelah mantan perdana menteri Benjamin Netanyahu dan sekutu sayap kanannya menang dalam pemilihan umum Israel.
http://dlvr.it/ScKP67

Taiwan’s Bomb Shelters: ‘A Space for Life. And a Space for Death.’

Preparing for war over hundreds of years has left a mark on the island, with its hundreds of bomb shelters. Some are being turned into cultural oases.
http://dlvr.it/ScKGJ9

Iran Acknowledges Sending Drones to Russia, but Says This Preceded War

Russia has used Iranian-made drones in a series of deadly strikes on Ukrainian cities, according to Ukrainian and Western officials.
http://dlvr.it/ScK9zg

Russia Reactivates Its Trolls and Bots Ahead of Tuesday’s Midterms

Researchers have identified a series of Russian information operations to influence American elections and, perhaps, erode support for Ukraine.
http://dlvr.it/ScK3QD