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Best podcasts of the week: Explore the little-known story of Hitler’s niece and more in Forbidden History

From Geli Raubal’s life and death to the mystery of Prince George, the Duke of Kent, this new series shines a light on the untold tales of our past. Plus: five podcasts on rock’n’roll excess

The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2022

Are UK rollercoasters safe from iPhone 14 crash detection?

iPhone 14 and new Apple watches have been triggering 911 calls in the US

Evening Standard · Oct 12, 2022

iPhone 14 keeps calling 911 on users riding rollercoasters

The abrupt stops and sudden deceleration of rollercoasters trigger emergency calls for help on the latest iPhone

The Guardian - US · Oct 11, 2022

CME Group Files For Futures Brokerage After Criticizing Rival FTX For Doing The Same Thing

After criticizing cryptocurrency exchange FTX for its plans to cut out the middlemen in the futures markets, CME Group Inc.

Benzinga · Oct 3, 2022

As protests continue in Cuba, activists worry US aid may offer a lifeline to the government

With many homes across the country without electricity or water for four days, residents of Havana blocked some of the city’s main avenues and banged pots and pans on Saturday, the third day of demonstrations following the collapse of the electrical grid after hurricane Ian battered the island early this…

Miami Herald · Oct 1, 2022

Cuba requests U.S. aid after Hurricane Ian knocks out power -WSJ

Cuba's government has made a rare request for emergency assistance from the administration of U.S. President Joe Biden after Hurricane Ian knocked out power to the whole island of 11 million people, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday.

Reuters · Sep 30, 2022

Meta to Freeze Hiring to Tighten Budget

Facebook-parent Meta put out the word to employees on Thursday that it will freeze hiring to cut costs as it endures tough economic times, The Wall Street Journal reported. Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg revealed a planned pause in hiring during a weekly all-hands meeting, the Journal reported, saying the move…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 30, 2022

When an influential conservative voice fails to face reality

What planet is The Wall Street Journal living on in its endorsement of Kari Lake for Arizona governor?

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 29, 2022

Government panel urges Biden to declassify report on Khashoggi murder

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman stands accused of ordering Mr Khashoggi’s murder

The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2022

As pandemic measures are lifted, social media use has declined with the exception of TikTok

In September, the Wall Street Journal reported that Instagram is faltering in its bid to keep up with TikTok, the wildly popular Chinese-owned video-sharing app.

The Conversation · Sep 25, 2022