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Abortion Data Wars: States and Cities Debate How Much Information to Collect

Tue, 04/23/2024 - 14:31
Some states with Republican-controlled legislatures want more data, while some controlled by Democrats want less, fearing it could be used to target patients or providers.

Microsoft Makes a New Push Into Smaller A.I. Systems

Tue, 04/23/2024 - 10:48
The company that has invested billions in generative A.I. pioneers like OpenAI says giant systems aren’t necessarily what everyone needs.

Slide Over, Auntie: Young Chinese Find Tasty Meals in Senior Canteens

Tue, 04/23/2024 - 09:31
The community canteens, offering huge plates for a dollar or two, have become popular among penny-pinching young professionals.

FTC Sues to Block $8.5 Billion Tapestry-Capri Merger

Tue, 04/23/2024 - 04:19
The deal between Coach’s owner, Tapestry, and the parent of Michael Kors, Capri Holdings, is intended to create a U.S. luxury group to compete with the European industry giants.

Nina Jankowicz Forms New Group to Defend Disinformation Research

Tue, 04/23/2024 - 03:02
The group intends to fight what its leader, Nina Jankowicz, and others have described as a coordinated campaign by conservatives and their allies to undermine researchers who study disinformation.

Phyllis Pressman, Luxury Superstore Matriarch, Is Dead at 95

Tue, 04/23/2024 - 02:58
She started working at Barneys to be closer to her husband. Then, she became the architect of the Chelsea Passage, the home goods bazaar that helped make it an enticing destination.

How Cable News Covered Day 1 of Trump’s Criminal Trial

Tue, 04/23/2024 - 00:38
TV networks began the challenging assignment on Monday of covering former President Trump’s trial without the luxury of cameras inside the courtroom.

AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Material May Overwhelm Tip Line

Mon, 04/22/2024 - 23:29
A report by Stanford researchers cautions that the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children doesn’t have the resources to help fight the new epidemic.

Everton Seeks Alternative Buyer as Deal With 777 Partners Falters

Mon, 04/22/2024 - 23:08
With a proposed sale stalled seven months after it was announced, a financially strapped Premier League team is pursuing a backup plan.

TikTok Faces E.U. Inquiry Over ‘Addictive’ Features

Mon, 04/22/2024 - 23:00
European officials threatened to fine TikTok and force it to remove some features, the latest regulatory challenge for the Chinese-owned social media app.

FIFA Said to Be Close to TV Deal With Apple for New Tournament

Mon, 04/22/2024 - 22:43
The agreement would give the tech company worldwide rights for a monthlong World Cup-style competition between top teams set to take place next year.

How Can Elon Musk Reassure Tesla Investors?

Mon, 04/22/2024 - 17:12
The electric vehicle maker has announced price cuts and a Cybertruck recall ahead of Tuesday’s pivotal earnings report.

For Sale: A Rare Klimt Portrait, Valued at $32 Million. But of Whom?

Mon, 04/22/2024 - 14:33
The painting’s re-emergence after decades has come with a swirl of questions about its subject, one of three related teenage girls.

Is Online Shopping Bad for the Planet?

Mon, 04/22/2024 - 14:31
In theory, getting deliveries can be more efficient than driving to the store. But you may still want to think before you add to cart.

States Move to Ban Deepfake Nudes to Fight Sexually Explicit Images of Minors

Mon, 04/22/2024 - 14:31
Legislators in two dozen states are working on bills, or have passed laws, to combat A.I.-generated sexually explicit images of minors.

Bird Flu Is Infecting More Mammals. What Does That Mean for Us?

Mon, 04/22/2024 - 12:31
H5N1, an avian flu virus, has killed tens of thousands of marine mammals, and infiltrated American livestock for the first time. Scientists are working quickly to assess how it is evolving and how much of a risk it poses to humans.

China’s Pinduoduo Has Reshaped Discount Shopping

Mon, 04/22/2024 - 09:31
Pinduoduo appeals to people seeking deals and “downgraded spending,” as consumer purchasing in China has slowed recently amid economic rockiness.

After NBA Bans Jontay Porter for Gambling, Some See Glimpse of Sports’ Future

Sun, 04/21/2024 - 19:05
The N.B.A. banned a player for life for betting on games, a practice some worry could become more prevalent with the rise of wagering on sports.

Golden Visa Programs, Once a Boon, Lose Their Luster

Sun, 04/21/2024 - 14:30
Spain is the latest European country to end its program, which brought in billions of euros from real estate investors seeking residency status but worsened a housing crisis for locals.

Saturday Mornings With the ‘Voice of Problem Gambling,’ Craig Carton

Sun, 04/21/2024 - 14:30
Craig Carton, the bombastic sports broadcaster, shows a different side on a weekly show that focuses on the stories of gambling addicts like himself.

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