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fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Almost 16,000 people homeless as another record high reached

The number of people accessing emergency accommodation has been steadily increasing for years, surpassing 10,000 for the first time in 2019 and again in February 2020.
Public health
#domestic-abuse
#public-safety
#player-performance
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Maternal deaths rising in UK despite fewer births, official figures show

The recent data indicates that maternal deaths in the UK rose from 209 during 2015-17 to 254 during 2021-23, highlighting a concerning trend.
Public health
fromCbsnews
1 week ago

Unaccompanied 5-year-old drowns in pool in Wayne, N.J., authorities say

Children aged 5 and under represent 75% of child drowning deaths in pools nationwide according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, highlighting a critical safety concern.
Public health
fromDefector
1 week ago

Bill Hall Put It Together | Defector

At the beginning of every baseball career, everyone is pretty much guessing. The work amounts to generating enough information that can be evaluated in the end.
Major League Baseball
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago

Thursday's Headlines: Jerry Nadler Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Nadler accused Duffy of misrepresenting subway crime statistics and pointed out that major crime in transit is down 3 percent since last year and 8 percent since 2019.
New York City
#migration
#mlb
LA Dodgers
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Shohei Ohtani is back on a 40/40 pace. But can Dodgers give him more RBI opportunities?

Shohei Ohtani is not a quick starter but still performs at an elite level early in the season, with room for improvement.
New York Mets
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Why Mets pitching coach isn't worried about starters' short outings - yet

Mets starting pitchers are performing well with a high strikeout rate, but length of outings and walk rates need improvement.
LA Dodgers
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Shohei Ohtani is back on a 40/40 pace. But can Dodgers give him more RBI opportunities?

Shohei Ohtani is not a quick starter but still performs at an elite level early in the season, with room for improvement.
New York Mets
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Why Mets pitching coach isn't worried about starters' short outings - yet

Mets starting pitchers are performing well with a high strikeout rate, but length of outings and walk rates need improvement.
#football
fromRAIN News
2 weeks ago

June podcast production drops 30% to new 2025 low (Listen Notes)

In June, new podcast production saw a significant decrease compared to May, marking the largest single-month drop in the past year. This decline is particularly stark when compared year-over-year to June 2024, where new-podcast launch numbers were dramatically higher.
Podcast
#baseball
New York Yankees
fromPinstripe Alley
3 months ago

Yankees 8, Giants 4: Bombers plate five in the fifth in bounceback win

April leads to overreactions as baseball fans scrutinize early-season performances, making quick conclusions from limited data.
New York Yankees
fromPinstripe Alley
3 months ago

Yankees 8, Giants 4: Bombers plate five in the fifth in bounceback win

April leads to overreactions as baseball fans scrutinize early-season performances, making quick conclusions from limited data.
#nba-draft
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Germany sees rise in number of large families DW 06/23/2025

The share of children growing up in large families in Germany has been rising again in recent years, driven mainly by immigration since 2015.
Germany politics
#fantasy-baseball
#data-analysis
fromtime.com
1 month ago

The Safest Place to Sit on a Plane, According to Experts

Ramesh was seated in 11A during the crash, which challenges the belief that back seats are always safer. His unique survival has reignited safety discussions.
Cars
fromHackernoon
1 month ago

Why Data Lies (and Your Model Might Too): The Curious Case of Simpson's Paradox | HackerNoon

The conditional probability P(Admit∣ Female, Dept) is higher than P(Admit∣ Male, Dept) in Department A, but that advantage gets wiped out when we aggregate everything.
Data science
#journalism
Washington Capitals
fromRMNB
1 month ago

Alex Ovechkin: 2024-25 season review

Alex Ovechkin scored 44 goals at age 39 after breaking his leg, highlighting his incredible performance and resilience.
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

How Much Tea Do The British Really Drink? - Tasting Table

In the U.K., over 100 million cups of tea are consumed daily, averaging to about 532.5 cups per person each year.
UK politics
#basketball
Boston Celtics
fromESPN.com
3 months ago

The secret -- and not-so-secret -- stats that could sink NBA title contenders

The NBA playoffs expose team weaknesses that can hinder championship aspirations.
Boston Celtics
fromESPN.com
3 months ago

The secret -- and not-so-secret -- stats that could sink NBA title contenders

The NBA playoffs expose team weaknesses that can hinder championship aspirations.
#spatial-data-analysis
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

A Look at U.S. Workers Who've Accumulated $1M in Retirement Funds

Only 3% of Americans have at least $1 million saved for retirement, challenging the common retirement goal.
Chicago Bears
fromMail Online
1 month ago

10 most aggressive dog breeds revealed - with some surprising results

Certain dog breeds, notably Pit bulls, are significantly more associated with bites and legal issues, impacting owners and public safety.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

The Creepy Calculus of Measuring Death Risk

People often misjudge probabilities leading to irrational fears, such as overestimating plane travel danger while underestimating biking risks, revealing flawed perception of real hazards.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Cooking the books? Fears Trump could target statisticians if data disappoints

Manipulating statistical data could undermine trust in U.S. economic reporting.
US politics
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

More people in Ireland choose traditional media outlets over social media to get information - CSO

In 2023, 90.1% said the organization or journalist behind a story influenced their trustworthiness judgment, with sources cited coming second at 75.1%.
UK news
fromsilive
2 months ago

Adoptable pets to bring sunshine to your days: May 10-11

While some have the luxury of having a family member or friend care for the pet so they can stay in their environment, others opt for boarding their pet. The latter is more expensive, but they'll be able to socialize.
NYC parents
fromwww.nature.com
2 months ago

Author Correction: 2023 summer warmth unparalleled over the past 2,000 years

In the version of the article initially published, Table 1 contained an error in the stated mean and 95% confidence range for 246 CE.
Growth hacking
fromNature
2 months ago

P hacking - Five ways it could happen to you

P hacking compromises scientific integrity by manipulating data for desired results, exacerbating the reproducibility crisis.
fromYahoo Sports
2 months ago

Baltimore Orioles Lend Hand to Kansas City Royals in Tying Record

The Baltimore Orioles and Kansas City Royals faced off Sunday, combining to hit 10 solo home runs, tying a Major League record.
Major League Baseball
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

How My $1.4 Million Earnings Stack Up Against My $600,000 Net Worth at 33 - Am I on the Right Track?

It's natural to be curious about how your finances compare to those of your peers, as well as the general public.
Retirement
fromNature
3 months ago

Why politicians manipulate statistics - and what to do about it

The authors argue that politicians often manipulate statistics to serve their purposes, steering public perception and policy outcomes without accountability.
UK politics
NYC parents
fromsilive
3 months ago

N.Y. and NYC high school graduation rates: Here's a closer look at the numbers

High school graduation rates in New York State remain steady at 86%, while New York City maintains a lower rate of 83%.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

My father's death saved my life': director Steve McQueen on grief, gratitude and living with cancer

Steve McQueen emphasizes the inevitability of prostate cancer due to family history and race, pushing for awareness despite its treatable nature.
Cancer
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
3 months ago

Quiz! Can you name the holders of these FA Cup stats?

We want to know which club has the most FA Cup wins, the club with the most defeats in a final and the best run by a non-league team.
Manchester United
fromcontributor.insightmediagroup.io
4 months ago

Least Squares: Where Convenience Meets Optimality

The Least Squares approach is favored due to its computational convenience, as the square loss function enables easy differentiation and closed-form solutions for Linear Regression.
Data science
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