Month: February 2024
E. Jean Carroll’s lawyers demand Trump ponies up $83.3 million verdict and say he needs to prove he has the money
Donald Trump’s attempt to get out of paying amounts to "the court filing equivalent of a paper napkin," E. Jean Carroll’s lawyers say.
Biden campaign official says ‘uncommitted’ Michigan voters should remember that Trump ‘wants to have a Muslim ban’
Over 100,000 voters rejected Biden and chose "uncommitted" in the Michigan Democratic primary over Israel. Many of them are Muslim and Arab Americans.
Google’s Gemini flop raises the question: What exactly do we want our chatbots to do, really?
Google’s Gemini AI chatbot spat out comically biased answers. But "How did this happen?" isn’t the right question to be asking.
How China can rescue itself and restore confidence, according to a UBS economist
"Its success will depend on timely action, policy co-ordination and political will," UBS’ chief China economist Tao Wang wrote for Financial Times.
Why thousands of defrauded student-loan borrowers are still waiting for the debt cancellation they were promised over a year ago
The Sweet v. Cardona settlement said defrauded student-loan borrowers were entitled to debt relief by January 28. 60,000 of them are still waiting.
DeSantis signs law to release records that could explain why Jeffrey Epstein got minimal charges in Florida
The new law will allow for the public release of the records of a Florida grand jury that brought a single charge against Epstein.
Elon Musk makes it known he hasn’t been to therapy
The CEO of Tesla has repeatedly asked that his gravestone read "Never Went to Therapy," even while being open about his mental health.
A beginner’s guide to mastering your first ski trip, from packing to getting there safely
The 2024 ski season is underway and a trip to the slopes starts with smart preparation. Follow our best practices for a successful mountain getaway.
Warehouse logistics systems find efficiency and productivity benefits in lightweight augmented-reality headsets
Logistics companies are using lightweight AR headsets to boost productivity. The tech is safe for warehouse use and has efficiency benefits.
US defence secretary’s comments suggest Israel is nowhere close to destroying Hamas
The US defence secretary was asked in Congress today how many women and children had been killed by Israel since 7 October.