October, 2024

• 28 October

  Utility in Britain Offers Free Electricity to Grow Clean Energy

  A utility sends phone alerts when wind power is cheap. A builder sells “zero bill” houses. They’re among several experiments to redefine how people value electricity. Source link

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• 28 October

  The WordPress vs. WP Engine drama, explained

  

  This story has been updated throughout with more details as the story has developed. We will continue to do so as the case and dispute are ongoing. The world of WordPress, one of the most popular technologies for creating and hosting websites, is going through a very heated controversy. The …

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• 28 October

  Casper Mattresses: An Overview of Casper’s Catalog

  

  As one of the big names in the mattress industry, Casper is known for its comfortable, high-quality bed-in-a-box mattresses, which are available online. But the brand has made a lot of changes to its mattress lineup since its early days. From variable softness to cooling technology, here’s a breakdown of …

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• 28 October

  To All the Single Ladies and Men at Weddings

  Weddings have long marginalized the dateless, especially as couples marry older, inviting already married friends. What are some solutions? Source link

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• 28 October

  Philips cuts annual sales outlook as China demand deteriorates

  

  By Bart H. Meijer AMSTERDAM (Reuters) -Philips said on Monday that demand in China slumped significantly in recent months, forcing the Dutch medical devices maker to lower its sales outlook for the year. “In the (third) quarter, demand from hospitals and consumers in China further deteriorated, while we continue to …

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• 28 October

  JD Vance Calls Some Democrats More Dangerous Than Foreign Adversaries

  Mr. Vance made the remark as he sought to defend Donald J. Trump from former members of his administration who said he posed a threat to democracy. Source link

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• 28 October

  Mesmerizing nanoscale video shows oxygen and hydrogen atoms forming water

  

  Have you ever wondered what it looks like when a water molecule forms? Well, now you can finally see it in action, as scientists captured a molecular-scale video of that very famous meeting when hydrogen and oxygen fuse to become H2O. Further, the scientists believe the method witnessed in the …

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• 28 October

  Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Oct. 28

  

  Looking for the most recent Mini Crossword answer? Click here for today’s Mini Crossword hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Wordle, Strands and Connections puzzles. The New York Times Crossword Puzzle is legendary. But if you don’t have that much time, the Mini Crossword is an entertaining substitute. The …

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• 28 October

  Want to Learn How to Be an Influencer? You Can Pay to Take a Class.

  Valeria Lipovetsky brings in millions of dollars as an online personality. Now she’s teaching aspirants what she’s learned — for a price. Source link

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• 28 October

  Asset managers roll out new ETFs to tap in to AI buzz

  

  By Suzanne McGee (Reuters) – Exchange-traded funds focused on artificial intelligence are proliferating as asset managers offer investors new ways to tap in to the market enthusiasm for AI, even while it remains unclear which companies will emerge as the long-term winners from the latest technology revolution. More than one-third …

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