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‘The flight to Zurich sounds like the worst mini-break possible’: Julian Barnes on why Britain must legalise assisted dying
We should be able to die at home, and before we lose our minds to dementia, the writer argues. When the distinguished Belgian writer Hugo Claus was first diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, he emailed his friends to say that when the disease had advanced ...The Guardian - World -
Who Is a ‘Rodent Man’?
A new term has cropped up to describe the faces of certain Hollywood actors, prompting many conversations — especially among the Styles team.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Summer Fridays are on the decline—companies may be replacing them with work-from-home days
Companies may be doing away with Summer Fridays as work-from-home days become more common.CNBC - Business -
Summer Fridays are on the decline — companies may be replacing them with work-from-home days
The share of workers who say they get Summer Fridays has dropped dramatically in recent years.NBC News - Top stories -
AI startup wants to upend search business. Forbes says it's ripping them off
The artificial intelligence startup Perplexity AI has raised tens of millions of dollars from the likes of Jeff Bezos and other prominent tech investors for its mission to rival Google in the business of searching for informationABC News - Tech -
Clearview AI Used Your Face. Now You May Get a Stake in the Company.
The facial recognition start-up doesn’t have the funds to settle a class-action lawsuit, so lawyers are proposing equity for those whose faces were scraped from the internet.The New York Times - Tech -
'Lift Every Voice and Sing': A Musical Monument to Freedom
The song, first performed in 1900 and known as the black national anthem, is an eloquent, optimistic and beautifully crafted paean to liberty in the face of struggle.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Warren Winiarski, Whose Fledgling Cabernet Bested the French, Dies at 95
His $6 bottle of Napa Valley cabernet won a historic tasting in Paris in 1976, astonishing connoisseurs and putting his Stag’s Leap winery on the map.The New York Times - Business -
It was all good 'Chemistry' for Lewis Pullman, whose role in the series was expanded
'I was already having such a good and creatively fulfilling time on this project,' the actor says. 'For them to invite me in for a little more time was very meaningful.'Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
How do cicadas make their signature sound, so eerie and amazingly loud?
What stands out during a cicada invasion is the soundABC News - Tech -
A France in Turmoil Mourns Françoise Hardy, Its Voice of Melancholy Cool
An overwhelming outpouring of tributes felt like a quest for some anchor in shared memory.The New York Times - World -
Bernie Kosar sues over ceremonial bet that got him fired by Browns
Legendary Browns quarterback Bernie Kosar, who once got the treatment from Bill Belichick that Tom Brady spent 20 years trying to avoid, got fired by the Browns a second time in 2023 — for placing a wager on a sportsbook app after Ohio legalized ...Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Didn't Get Your Employee Retention Credit? Sue the IRS!
The Internal Revenue Service is plagued with backlogs in processing employee retention tax credits and the lawsuits are springing forth.Inc. - Business -
US and South Korea sound warning amid reports Putin is headed to North Korea
Civilian aircraft have been cleared from Pyongyang’s airport and there are signs of preparations for a possible parade in Kim Il-sung Square. The US and South Korea have warned Vladimir Putin against forging closer military ties with North Korea, ...The Guardian - World - North Korea -
You'll Soon Be Able To Join Discord Voice Chats Directly From Your PS5
PlayStation 5 players will soon be able to join Discord voice chats straight from their consoles, meaning they will no longer have to use their Discord mobile app or PC to join voice chats.As of right now, there's no release date for when this ...GameSpot - Tech -
Ron Simons, actor turned Tony-winning producer for stage and film, dies at 63
Ron Simons, the actor turned producer whose repertoire includes Tony Award-winning Broadway shows and Sundance Film Festival selections, has died. He was 63.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Actor Nick Pasqual extradited from Texas, pleads not guilty to stabbing ex-girlfriend
Nick Pasqual, the actor accused of stabbing his ex-girlfriend, pleaded not guilty after his extradition from Texas to LA.CBS News - Top stories -
Global Trust in U.S. Companies Is... Mixed
For innovation to be a boon for business, you have to have consumers' trust. And a new report shows that to some consumers, U.S. businesses still have a ways to go.Inc. - Business -
Ukrainian family of slain 'Rust' filmmaker again sues Alec Baldwin, other producers
"Rust" cinematographer Halyna Hutchins had planned to bring family members to the U.S. before her tragic death on the movie set. They have dropped their legal efforts in California to pursue a lawsuit against the producers, including Baldwin, in ...Los Angeles Times - Entertainment - Ukraine -
Tony Bennett's daughters sue their brother over his handling of the late singer's assets
Tony Bennett’s two daughters are suing their brother, alleging he mishandled and failed to disclose some of their father’s assets in his role as trustee of the late singer‘s estate.NBC News - Top stories -
This Is What a $37K Outdoor Kitchen Looks Like
Not to mention $70K and $175K ones, too. We break down the costs of three custom outdoor kitchens, and ask the homeowners and design pros what ate up the money and how they made the most of their budgets.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The Pandemic Felled Dozens of Stellar Credit Ratings. CFOs Want Them Back.
Delta, Macy’s and others are among the ‘fallen angels’ that lost their investment-grade halo in 2020. Finance chiefs have been slashing debt and fortifying balance sheets to recoup that ranking.The Wall Street Journal - World -
What Do M.L.B. Players Think of Their Peers? We Asked Them.
Athletes from around the league voted on everything from the most overrated player to the idea of implementing a salary cap.The New York Times - Sports -
Number of company bankruptcies in Germany continues upward trend
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The Textile Company Nordic Knots Opens Its First U.S. Store in New York
For its first U.S. store, Nordic Knots is meant to feel like the opposite of a design studio.The New York Times - Lifestyle - New York -
A Brilliant Strategy to Double Your Company’s Revenue
The right investment in generative AI can deliver faster growth for your customers - and you.Inc. - Business -
Databricks bolsters Mosaic AI with tools to build and evaluate compound AI systems
Databricks has added tools to fine-tune models as well as deploy them across applications with full confidence in response quality.VentureBeat - Tech - Artificial Intelligence -
Don’t Forget to Like, Subscribe and Vote: Biden’s Rocky Influencer Courtship
The Biden campaign is trying to work its way into social media feeds. But the young, left-leaning voices that control the conversation aren’t making it easy.The New York Times - Top stories - Joe Biden -
'If it walks like a duck': Sotomayor offers blistering dissent on bump stock ruling
Justice Sonia Sotomayor questioned technical arguments cited in the Supreme Court's ruling that struck down a Trump-era ban on bump stocks, devices that enable rapid firing of certain firearms.NBC News - Politics -
BOE Most Likely to Start Rate Cuts in August, Barclays Says
The Bank of England is expected to start cutting interest-rates in August as economic and market conditions are likely to support such a move, Barclays economist Jack Meaning says in a note.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Blur: To the End review – sentimental journey for four likely lads on their way to Wembley
The latest documentary about the Britpop Monkees finds them reassembling for a stadium gig, though we’ll have to wait to hear complete songs. The Blur fan does not want for documentaries. From the ramshackle Starshaped in 1993, which captured ...The Guardian - World -
Germany look like a team intent on writing their own history | Jonathan Liew
There will be tougher tests ahead, but the Euro 2024 hosts looked brutally efficient in their demolition of Scotland. That’s the thing about fairytales: they don’t have to make sense in advance. They just start, and implicitly we accept the ...The Guardian - World -
Seriously, why don’t you like Dragon Age: The Veilguard? | Kaser Focus
The reaction to Dragon Age: The Veilguard's first teaser trailer was mixed -- but Rachel Kaser loved it and is trying to see the other side.VentureBeat - Tech -
Lost Boys and Fairies: 'My husband and I cried like a baby watching it'
After the success of BBC drama, series writer Daf James shares his own experience with adoption.BBC News - Top stories -
'Machine'-like Aberg seizes lead in 1st U.S. Open
Ludvig Aberg, playing in his first U.S. Open, fired a 1-under 69 to take a 1-shot lead over Bryson DeChambeau, Patrick Cantlay and Thomas Detry on Friday.ESPN - Sports - US Open -
‘Guests like to be known’: restaurants luring diners back via personal reservations
Platforms send targeted messages to customers, reducing cancellations and encouraging them to return. Booking a table at your favourite restaurant no longer involves simply contacting the establishment and giving your details. Now it often ...The Guardian - World -
How to Shop Like a Pro During Amazon Prime Day - July 2024
We’ve got tips to help you cut through the clutter to find real Amazon Prime Day deals.Wired - Tech -
Sure looks like Gerrit Cole is ready to return to Yankees
Cole has 19 strikeouts and zero walks in 12 1/3 innings over three rehab starts.Yahoo Sports - Sports - MLB -
AI Chatbots Are Running for Office Now
Meet AI Steve and VIC, the chatbots running for office in 2024.Wired - Tech - Artificial Intelligence -
Apple Proved That AI Is a Feature, Not a Product
Other tech companies want to sell you chatbots. Apple’s demos show the value of seeing the AI as an integrated, holistic experience rather than a stand-alone app or device.Wired - Tech - Apple