Thick smog shrouds New Delhi after Diwali firecrackers add to seasonal pollution
New Delhi, home to over 30 million people, regularly ranks among the world’s most polluted areas during winter, with pollution worsening in late October and November.
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British comedian Russell Brand sentenced to over 10 years for rape and sexual assault
Russell Brand, who became a celebrity darling in the early 2000s, was found guilty on one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault in a case brought by six women.
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School buses are becoming AI-powered ticket machines, generating millions from drivers who fail to stop
An investigation by Bloomberg and Type Investigations earlier this year reported that BusPatrol equipped around 35,000 buses across 24 states. Its cameras flag suspected illegal passing, with police reviewing evidence before tickets are issued.
Congress is back after GOP’s midterm defeat. And, Trump appoints new chief of staff
Republicans have just weeks left of control of Congress. Here’s what to expect. And, Trump has appointed Stephen Miller as his new chief of staff, signaling his readiness to confront his opposition.
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China Rejects Espionage Claims Involving Nvidia C.E.O. Jensen Huang
The controversy has intensified scrutiny of Mr. Huang’s ties to Beijing and sparked mixed reactions across Asia, where he is widely popular.
Live Updates: Trump says he sees no reason to escalate war with Iran, touts his long-term goals in the conflict – CBS News
- Live Updates: Trump says he sees no reason to escalate war with Iran, touts his long-term goals in the conflict CBS News
- US and Iran are quietly negotiating as Middle East remains on edge. Here’s what to know CNN
- Trump weighs war, peace with Iran along with Vance’s midterm critique Fox News
- Iran war live: Diplomacy intensifies as Qatar PM to meet Trump and Vance Al Jazeera
- Trump says he is highly unlikely to order Iran strikes if talks progress Reuters
Australia’s internet restrictions could go even further, with Google warning of Gmail bans for under-18s
According to Reuters, YouTube’s Australia and New Zealand policy head Rachel Lord raised the concern at a Senate hearing on November 9. She said provisions requiring age checks where children risk encountering pornography could affect email, messaging, and private file storage.
Nvidia’s Stock Price Set to Drop After Investigation Into CEO Jensen Huang
The chipmaker’s size and significance to the A.I. trade means that Jensen Huang’s admission of a relationship with a suspected Chinese spy could reverberate across Wall Street.
Nvidia C.E.O. Admits Relationship With Suspected Chinese Spy, and Stephen Miller Takes the Reins
Plus, R.I.P. Cybertruck.
Immigrants Are Being Systematically Returned Home Despite Court Orders
Working with the Trump administration, foreign partners accept deportees, then ship them to nations where the U.S. itself would be prohibited from sending them.
Older WOLED TVs suffer from “edge rot” as test finds dead pixels in 14 of 16 sets
The findings come from RTINGS, whose accelerated longevity test kept each TV running until it hit 18,000 hours, or roughly a decade of use in a typical US home. Of the 16 WOLED sets from 2020 to 2023 in that group, 14 came out with what the outlet calls edge…
Why a South Korean city is turning to a U.S. college to outsmart AI?
Through civic participation and liberal education, South Korean educators hope to “quietly stitch the fabric of our democracy…before it unravels beyond repair.”
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CPU-Z data reveals impact of the memory crisis: 32GB and 64GB PCs decline as DDR4 makes a comeback
The latest CPU-Z Validator statistics come from hardware configurations users submit to CPU-Z’s online Validator database, so it doesn’t represent retail sales or all PCs. However, it gives us an idea of what the landscape looks like.
Is Jensen Huang too Powerful to Be Punished by Nvidia?
The chief executive has a tight grip on his company, presenting a challenge for Nvidia’s board, which is investigating his affair with a woman believed to be a Chinese spy.
Congress is coming back to Washington. Here’s what to expect – NPR
- Congress is coming back to Washington. Here’s what to expect NPR
- Congress returns with government funding, Pete Hegseth and the debt limit on the agenda CNBC
- After losing Congress, Republicans have one last shot to pass their agenda The Detroit News
- Congress returns for crowded lame-duck session as Hegseth impeachment, government funding deadline loom ABC News – Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- Trump administration live updates: Congress returns with government funding atop to-do list NBC News
Democrats won big. Can they lower your grocery bill? – NPR
- Democrats won big. Can they lower your grocery bill? NPR
- Economic relief is on the way, Democrats say. But what, how and when? The Guardian
- Voters demanded economic relief. Trump and Democrats face tough choices on how to deliver AP News
- What the election results could mean for gas prices, groceries, and health insurance Yahoo Finance
- The affordability election that teaches Democrats nothing Politico
