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Sree VijaykumarKant’s 3 rules can offer a helpful check as to whether we are not only living well but thinking well.

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NBA Sports Betting Scandal Could Be 'Tip of the Iceberg': Researchers - BI
NBA Sports Betting Scandal Could Be 'Tip of the Iceberg': Researchers - BI
"Once people start to develop problems, they gamble on everything," one researcher said.


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A backlash's growing against another elite college practice: 'Legacy' admissions - WSJ
A backlash's growing against another elite college practice: 'Legacy' admissions - WSJ
Advocates who helped abolish affirmative action have set their sights on the longtime practice of giving preferences to the children of alumni.


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China's new strategy for Trump: Punch hard, concede little - WSJ
China's new strategy for Trump: Punch hard, concede little - WSJ
For Xi, rare-earths bombshell signaled a new toughness, while TikTok was 'spiritual opium' that could be turned into a low-cost bargaining chip.


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Trump cancels trade talks with Canada over anti-tariffs advert
Trump cancels trade talks with Canada over anti-tariffs advert
Trump says the advert included former US president Ronald Regan speaking negatively about tariffs.


 
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Walmart Rolls Out New Raise Strategy for Hourly Store Workers - BI
Walmart Rolls Out New Raise Strategy for Hourly Store Workers - BI
Walmart's head of store operations said the approach is about "recognition, accountability, and growth."


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Taiwan in the Shadow of War
Taiwan in the Shadow of War
Facing China's growing military and political pressure, Taiwan races to strengthen its defenses before it's too late.


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Microsoft AI chief says company won't build chatbots for erotica
Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman said the software company won't build erotica AI services, the latest break with rival-partner OpenAI.


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Chen Zhi: The mysterious figure accused of masterminding a $14bn crypto scam
Chen Zhi: The mysterious figure accused of masterminding a $14bn crypto scam
The Cambodian national is charged with running scam compounds that stole from people all over the world.


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MIT discovers amino acid that helps the gut heal itself
MIT discovers amino acid that helps the gut heal itself
MIT scientists have found that an amino acid called cysteine can help the gut heal itself. In mouse studies, a cysteine-rich diet activated immune cells that release a molecule speeding up tissue repair in the small intestine. This process helped regenerate the gut lining after damage from radiation or chemotherapy.


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Data centers turn to commercial aircraft jet engines bolted onto trailers as AI power crunch bites - cast-off turbines generate up to 48 MW of electricity apiece
Data centers turn to commercial aircraft jet engines bolted onto trailers as AI power crunch bites - cast-off turbines generate up to 48 MW of electricity apiece
With AI buildouts outpacing the grid, data centers are rolling in jet-powered turbines to keep their clusters online.


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How Hacked Card Shufflers Allegedly Enabled a Mob-Fueled Poker Scam That Rocked the NBA - WIRED
How Hacked Card Shufflers Allegedly Enabled a Mob-Fueled Poker Scam That Rocked the NBA - WIRED
WIRED recently demonstrated how to cheat at poker by hacking the Deckmate 2 card shufflers used in casinos. The mob was allegedly using the same trick to fleece victims for millions.


 
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Poland's birth rate is in freefall. The cause? A loneliness epidemic that state cash can't solve
Poland's birth rate is in freefall. The cause? A loneliness epidemic that state cash can't solve
Bonuses for families have done nothing to fix a baby bust caused by post-communist Europe's relationships crisis, says sociologist Anna Gromada


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At least 25 states plan to cut off food aid benefits in November
The pause in benefits for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program would begin in states from California to Alabama just before the busy holiday season.


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Aussie employers 'put on notice' over WFH
Aussie employers 'put on notice' over WFH
An Australian mother has won a landmark case against Westpac after the bank refused to allow her to work from home, in a decision that could have major repercussions for the company's return-to-office mandates.


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Gluten sensitivity linked to gut-brain interaction, not gluten itself, study finds
Gluten sensitivity linked to gut-brain interaction, not gluten itself, study finds
A study has revealed that gluten sensitivity, which affects approximately 10% of the global population, is not actually about gluten but part of the way the gut and brain interact.


 
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JD Vance lashes out at 'very stupid' Israeli vote to annex West Bank - FT
JD Vance lashes out at 'very stupid' Israeli vote to annex West Bank - FT
Move by parliament prompts heated exchanges between US, Arab allies and Israeli far right


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Pension funds scoop up ex-private equity executives - FT
Pension funds scoop up ex-private equity executives - FT
Prolonged downturn in dealmaking has meant fewer opportunities and squeeze on pay


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Will AI lengthen lifespans or shorten them? - FT
Will AI lengthen lifespans or shorten them? - FT
New science advances may offer longer life to some, but the socio-economic affects may push others to die sooner


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Detection firm finds 82% of herbal remedy books on Amazon 'likely written' by AI
Detection firm finds 82% of herbal remedy books on Amazon 'likely written' by AI
Originality.ai scans 558 titles in herbal remedies section between January and September


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Astronomers discover skyscraper-size asteroid hidden in sun's glare - and it's moving at a near-record pace
Astronomers discover skyscraper-size asteroid hidden in sun's glare - and it's moving at a near-record pace
The newly discovered "twilight" asteroid, 2025 SC79, was obscured by the sun's glare until an astronomer pointed the Dark Energy Camera at it, highlighting the potential dangers of unseen asteroids.


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South Korea's fishermen keep dying. Is climate change to blame?
South Korea's fishermen keep dying. Is climate change to blame?
An increase in deadly incidents has been partly caused by climate change, an inquiry found.


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Alaska Airlines grounds all flights nationwide due to tech outage
Alaska Airlines grounds all flights nationwide due to tech outage
The airline said in a statement that it had experienced "an IT outage affecting operations" and had "issued a temporary ground stop."


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Just redo it: inside Nike's plans to put the swoosh back into its sales
Just redo it: inside Nike's plans to put the swoosh back into its sales
The world's largest sportswear company was wobbling amid complaints that it had become too safe. Armed with a provocative new slogan, the company reveals the innovations and strategy it hopes will turn its reputation around


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Meta Told Some Employees Their Jobs Are Being Replaced by Tech - BI
Meta Told Some Employees Their Jobs Are Being Replaced by Tech - BI
The company cited a shift from manual reviews to an "automated process" as a reason for the cuts.


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China vows to double down on tech self-reliance as US rivalry heats up - WSJ
China vows to double down on tech self-reliance as US rivalry heats up - WSJ
China's top leaders have vowed to double down on making the country technologically self-sufficient, a policy priority that has taken on more urgency as the rivalry with the U.S. intensifies


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Goldman Sachs nears $1bn deal to buy talent agency Excel Sports - FT
Goldman Sachs nears $1bn deal to buy talent agency Excel Sports - FT
Surging player contracts and endorsements have elevated revenue for agencies that are paid a percentage of client deals


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Viktor Orban's elite humbled by maverick mayor - FT
Viktor Orban's elite humbled by maverick mayor - FT
Hungarian opposition hopes to replicate at national level the success of the Two-Tailed Dog party in Budapest's 12th district


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Guillermo del Toro reimagines 'Frankenstein' : NPR
Del Toro's new Frankenstein adaption reimagines Mary Shelley's 1818 Gothic novel. Frankenstein was like a tech bro: "creating something without considering the consequences," he explains.


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Border Patrol Plans Crackdown in the San Francisco Bay Area
Border Patrol Plans Crackdown in the San Francisco Bay Area
Border Patrol agents are being sent to a U.S. Coast Guard base in Alameda, Calif., ahead of an immigration operation in the San Francisco region.


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AI is changing our understanding of earthquakes
AI is changing our understanding of earthquakes
Machine learning is expanding scientists' catalogs of quakes and refining maps of underground faults. It also promises to improve quake forecasts.


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Why North Korea has scaled back its missile tests this year - WSJ
Why North Korea has scaled back its missile tests this year - WSJ
On the heels of major advances, Pyongyang is shifting away from seeking attention with a flurry of launches and focusing on solidifying its nuclear status.


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Brazil's Pix payment system reshapes how millions pay - and puts Washington on edge - The World from PRX
More than 90% of Brazilian adults have adopted the use of Pix for their financial transactions. It's simplified payments and made banking more accessible for lower-income people. Although some are concerned about privacy and data, for many the convenience outweighs the risks.


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Can Fidelity keep its grip on America's investments? - FT
Can Fidelity keep its grip on America's investments? - FT
A vast distribution network helped the asset manager navigate the shift to passive investing, but new challenges are looming


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American e-waste is causing a 'hidden tsunami' in Southeast Asia, report says
American e-waste is causing a 'hidden tsunami' in Southeast Asia, report says
The Basel Action Network said at least 10 U.S. companies were exporting used electronics to countries that aren't always prepared to safely handle the toxic metals they contain.


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Federal Workers Have Started Missing Paychecks During the Shutdown
Federal Workers Have Started Missing Paychecks During the Shutdown
Thousands missed their first paychecks this week, with no end in sight to the government shutdown that began on Oct. 1.


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2025 Halloween Candy Trends
2025 Halloween Candy Trends
This year’s Halloween candy sales suggest that Americans are feeling divided, strapped and in need of a (mild) surprise or two.


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Opinion | Crypto and Trump Corrupted America
Opinion | Crypto and Trump Corrupted America
Trump has bared the corruption at the heart of crypto and the libertarian ideas behind it.


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After the Mexican Cartel Comes, They Pick Up the Pieces
After the Mexican Cartel Comes, They Pick Up the Pieces
They arrive where the killings end, retrieving bodies, comforting families and bearing the emotional toll of a deadly struggle that shows no sign of stopping.


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Letitia James expected to plead not guilty in mortgage fraud case
Letitia James expected to plead not guilty in mortgage fraud case
After a month-long trial, James won a civil judgment that ultimately reached to more than $500m. A New York state appeals court threw out the fine, saying it violated the US constitution’s ban against “excessive” financial penalties, but the conviction stuck.


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Is Trump preparing for civil war? - podcast
Is Trump preparing for civil war? - podcast
Millions of people across the US attended No Kings protests against Donald Trump last weekend. The president publicly denied he wanted to be a king, but he posted an AI-generated video of himself dressed as one, flying a fighter jet and dumping excrement on protesters.


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Letitia James to Appear in Court as Battle Over Trump-Urged Prosecution Begins
Letitia James to Appear in Court as Battle Over Trump-Urged Prosecution Begins
The New York attorney general, indicted by President Trump’s handpicked prosecutor in the Eastern District of Virginia, is expected to plead not guilty in her arraignment on Friday.


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How San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie Avoided Trump's Enforcement Surge
How San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie Avoided Trump's Enforcement Surge
Daniel Lurie, the San Francisco mayor, relied on powerful tech executives and his own low-key approach to help his liberal city escape a rush of federal agents.


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How Does the U.S. Decide Which Boats to Target? Here's What We Know.
How Does the U.S. Decide Which Boats to Target? Here's What We Know.
Officials say intercepted communications are the core of the intelligence collected on the boats.


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The Peril of a White House That Flaunts Its Indifference to the Law
The Peril of a White House That Flaunts Its Indifference to the Law
The White House has made no legal argument explaining its bald claim that the president has wartime power to summarily kill people suspected of smuggling drugs.


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Can ICE Stop People Solely Based on Their Race?
Can ICE Stop People Solely Based on Their Race?
For decades, federal officers have had to rely on more than race or ethnicity to stop and question someone over citizenship. That is now being tested.


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Trump Says He's Cutting Off Trade Negotiations With Canada
Trump Says He's Cutting Off Trade Negotiations With Canada
The president said he was motivated by an ad, paid for by the province of Ontario, that featured Ronald Reagan criticizing tariffs in a 1987 radio address.


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Protester Who Played 'Star Wars' Song Sues After Arrest in Washington
Protester Who Played 'Star Wars' Song Sues After Arrest in Washington
Sam O’Hara was playing the “Imperial March” theme from the movie while protesting the deployment of National Guard troops in the capital when he was handcuffed by city police officers.


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Suspect in Palisades Fire Pleads Not Guilty to Setting Blaze
Suspect in Palisades Fire Pleads Not Guilty to Setting Blaze
Prosecutors say Jonathan Rinderknecht deliberately set a fire in January that led to one of the most destructive blazes in California history. If convicted, he would face up to 45 years in prison.


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Tensions Mount as Agents, Including Gregory Bovino, Clash With Chicagoans
Tensions Mount as Agents, Including Gregory Bovino, Clash With Chicagoans
Mr. Bovino, a Border Patrol leader, appeared to use tear gas during a confrontation with residents on Thursday. Plaintiffs in a suit over federal tactics say that violated a court order.



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