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Q&A: NBCUniversal SVP Monica Williams Talks Streaming the Olympics, Cross-Platform CX, and the Power of Metadata

In this wide-ranging interview with Monica Williams, NBCUniversal's SVP of digital products and operations for the company's content distribution business, we discuss how the proliferation of digital platforms across the OTT, CTV, and online ecosystems has brought new content distribution challenges, the boon of metadata for improving customer experiences, and the 17-day everything-must-go-perfectly marathon of distributing the Olympics.




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DHL Express new facility to accommodate customers international shipping needs in Virginia

DHL recently expanded its vast network of U.S. retail locations by introducing a new company owned and operated retail shipping store in Fairfax, Virginia. The 1,152 sq. ft. store is the sixth DHL Service Point in Virginia, offering convenient access to its industry-leading shipping services in the D.C. area. 




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shöpping: with our expansion into Germany, we kill two birds with one stone.

shöpping, the online marketplace of Austrian Post, is taking the next step in growth and expanding into Germany.




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DHL Express to “accommodate growing international shipping needs” in Texas

DHL has recently expanded its vast network of U.S. retail locations with a new company owned and operated retail shipping store in Bellaire, Texas




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WMX Europe in Madrid closes its doors after an inspiring event

Last week WMX Europe, organised by Triangle Management Services, closed its doors after two successful days of idea-sharing and partnerships not to mention all the celebrations at the World Post & Parcel Awards 2024.




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Iran executes in public a serial rapist convicted in dozens of cases




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32 Painfully Awkward Talk-To-Text Fails That Spiraled Way, Way, Way, Way, Way, Way, Way Wayyyyyy Out Of Control




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Billionaires Are Piling Into an Index Fund That Could Soar Up to 1,207% by 2030, According to Wall Street Experts




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Watch as Central California dust storm that caused 20-car pileup whips through Visalia




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Man escapes from SUV after driving into Canandaigua Lake from City Pier




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Despite what most Democrats say, the US is worth fighting for

A recent poll showed that large numbers of Democrats and young people would rather flee the United States than “stay and fight” if the nation were attacked. This alarming revelation has caused many to criticize Democrats, but the bigger focus should be on why they are wrong.




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Bernie Sanders tests positive for COVID-19 amid nationwide spike

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) revealed Thursday that he contracted COVID-19 during the Senate's holiday break amid an increase in infections nationwide.




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Newsom extends free healthcare to 700,000 illegal immigrants despite record budget deficit

California became the first state on Monday to offer comprehensive health insurance to all undocumented immigrants, a plan expected to expand to roughly 700,000 residents living in the Golden State.




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Housing starts rose in November despite high mortgage rates

The number of housing starts jumped in November despite pressure from high mortgage rates, an indication of relatively resilient demand for new construction.




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VIP tickets available for Kingsmill Championship

The LPGA made a successful return to Williamsburg last year, drawing 63,000 fans for the Kingsmill Championship. The tournament, staged last September and won in a memorable nine-hole, sudden-death playoff by Jiyai Shin over Paula Creamer, moves up on the LPGA calendar this year, to May 2-5 at the Kingsmill Resort’s famed River Course.




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Washington Wizards and Capitals announce plans to ditch DC and move to Virginia

Monumental Sports CEO Ted Leonsis, along with Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) and other Virginia leaders, announced plans for a new sports arena in the Potomac Yard neighborhood of Alexandria, Virginia, for the NBA's Washington Wizards and the NHL's Washington Capitals.




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DC Mayor Muriel Bowser forgets which Metro lines service arena stop while defending keeping teams downtown

Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser forgot which lines on the D.C. Metro service Capital One Arena while trying to argue against the NBA's Washington Wizards and the NHL's Washington Capitals moving to a new arena in Virginia.




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Winsome Sears says crime in DC was 'issue' in Capitals-Wizards arena move

Virginia Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Sears cheered on the historic tentative move of the Washington Wizards and Washington Capitals teams to Potomac Yard in Alexandria, Virginia, while also lamenting that Washington, D.C.'s crime wave and safety concerns were a factor in the location change.




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How Youngkin took the Capitals and Wizards from under DC's nose

Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) and other Virginia leaders proudly touted a plan alongside Washington Capitals and Wizards owner Ted Leonsis to bring both teams to a new arena in Alexandria, Virginia, leaving Washington, D.C., leaders scrambling to prevent the move.




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The Debrief with Conn Carroll: Why Wizards and Capitals are leaving DC

Washington Examiner Commentary Editor Conn Carroll joins Investigations Editor Sarah Bedford to discuss how Washington, D.C., has been wrecked by crime and why the Wizards and Capitals are moving out of the district, as well as the border talks occurring in the Senate.




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Washington's streak of 718 days without snow unlikely to be broken despite East Coast bracing for storm

Washington, D.C.'s streak of 718 days without heavy snow will not likely be broken anytime soon, even as the rest of the East Coast prepares for a winter storm this weekend.




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Hospitals that pursue patients for unpaid bills will have to tell L.A. County

Hospitals must promptly report to the Los Angeles County public health department each time they try to collect medical debt from patients, under an ordinance backed Tuesday by county supervisors.




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Opinion: A route to safer chemotherapy

The danger of toxic side effects for two common chemotherapy drugs could be mitigated with a simple genetic test.




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Why AI is better than humans at talking people out of their conspiracy theory beliefs

An AI chatbot was able to persuade people to reconsider their beliefs in conspiracy theories about the JFK assassination, the moon landing and election fraud.




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Cedars-Sinai terminates OB-GYN's hospital privileges after complaint investigation

An obstetrician-gynecologist has been barred from practicing at Cedars-Sinai following an investigation into complaints. The doctor has denied wrongdoing.




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'Grief into action.' Philanthropists give historic $150 million donation to City of Hope for pancreatic cancer research

Entrepreneur Emmet Stephenson and his daughter are giving $150 million to City of Hope to fund an award for innovation research in pancreatic cancer. It's the largest single gift the center has received.




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Are tiny black holes zipping through our solar system? Scientists hope to find out

Scientists say microscopic black holes could explain the elusive "dark matter" that makes up a quarter of all matter in the universe. But can it be proven?




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Opinion: The evidence shows women make better doctors. So why do men still dominate medicine?

Research suggests that the patients of female physicians' fare better on average. But old-fashioned sexism is still a barrier to their success in the profession.




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Former Caltech and Google scientists win physics Nobel for pioneering artificial intelligence

John Hopfield dreamed up the modern neural network while at Caltech. Geoffrey Hinton built on it, creating an AI firm that Google bought for $44 million.




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California hospitals scramble on earthquake retrofits as state limits extensions

California legislators for years have granted extensions on a 1994 law requiring hospitals to retrofit their buildings to withstand earthquakes. Gov. Gavin Newsom in September vetoed an extension for all hospitals but signed a bill granting relief to rural and "distressed" hospitals and some others.




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Scientists long urged NASA to search for signs of life near Jupiter. Now it's happening

NASA JPL's Europa Clipper spacecraft, the largest planetary probe ever built, will launch as early as Friday to explore Jupiter's icy ocean moon.




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Opinion: Don't be stupid: Skipping your COVID booster could reduce your IQ

Recent research suggests that the disease can diminish intelligence even years after symptoms resolve. It's one more reason to get the latest vaccinations.




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NASA launches Europa Clipper to see if Jupiter's icy moon has ingredients for life

NASA probe launches aboard SpaceX rocket to search for the building blocks of life on Europa, Jupiter's icy ocean moon.




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Opinion: Menopausal women have a lot at stake in this election

The politics of reproductive health aren't just about abortion and aren't limited to younger women.




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As bird flu outbreaks rise, piles of dead cattle become shocking Central Valley tableau

Although California dairy farmers had heard about the H5N1 bird flu before it hit, none was prepared for the devastation it would cause in some herds.




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Opinion: I'm a doctor in East L.A. and Beverly Hills. I want to treat obesity the same way in both places

In under-resourced parts of Los Angeles, people develop life-altering, preventable diabetes complications related to obesity. These patients rarely live to grow old.




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A concerning development: H5N1 bird flu has infected a pig in Oregon, officials say

H5N1 bird flu has been discovered in a pig in Oregon, a development that has sparked new concerns among infectious disease experts.




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Thousand Oaks nursing home resident arrested on suspicion of killing his roommate

A resident of a nursing home in Thousand Oaks was arrested after his roommate was found dead early Friday morning, the Ventura County Sheriff's Office said.




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Microdosing Ozempic? Why some people are playing doctor with weight-loss drugs

As demand for popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound skyrockets, patients are taking dosage amounts into their own hands.




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Opinion: Too many older Americans are getting tested for Alzheimer's

Diagnosing 'Stage One Alzheimer's Disease' based solely on biomarkers is potentially dangerous to patients.




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Sixth grader wins mullet championship and plans to donate winnings to foster care

A sixth grader from Arkansas won a national mullet championship and announced he would donate the money to foster home organizations to help children find homes.




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Pelosi to throw out first pitch at Washington Nationals Night OUT game

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) is set to throw out the ceremonial first pitch Tuesday at the Washington Nationals' Night OUT game.




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Rep. Brad Finstad's staffer attacked at gunpoint near US Capitol

Rep. Brad Finstad (R-MN) said on Friday that one of his staffers was attacked near the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday night.




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Wild DC weather shuts down nation's capital early, causing traffic and travel nightmares

The federal Office of Personnel Management ordered federal employees to leave the office early on Monday amid Washington, D.C., area storm warnings. The severe storms covered most of the area with a tornado watch through 9 p.m., causing many places in the Beltway area to close early or adjust hours.




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Trump has ‘preliminary plans’ to visit Capitol Hill ahead of Biden meeting

President-elect Donald Trump is expected to make a visit with House Republican leadership on Capitol Hill before meeting with President Joe Biden at the White House on Wednesday morning, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) told reporters on Tuesday.  Although the details have not been finalized, Johnson said they have “preliminary plans” to meet with the president-elect […]




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New House members descend on Capitol Hill for orientation as majority remains in play

New members-elect arrived on Capitol Hill for orientation on Tuesday eager to jump in and get to work as the House prepares for fresh faces to join their ranks with a majority still in play. With most races in the 2024 election called, both Democratic and Republican representatives-elect participated in forums, meetings, and orientation classes […]




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Capitals forward Matt Hendricks on his future

The other prominent unrestricted free agent for the Capitals this summer is Matt Hendricks. The veteran winger has set himself up for the one big contract in his NHL career.




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Pistons 96, Wizards 95: Three observations

There’ll be no more teasing with the standings after the Wizards lost, 96-95, to the Detroit Pistons. I’ll get to that in a sec, but first:




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Bradley Beal proud of rookie season despite injuries

Bradley Beal wasn’t going to let some discomfort in his ankles keep him off the court. But that determination to play through the pain probably helped to end his rookie season prematurely.




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Jaw-dropping find: Manhattan Project autographed book signed by Oppenheimer and 23 others

There really is gold in them thar hills.