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#mets
fromNewsday
4 days ago
New York Mets

Importance of upgrading the bullpen at trade deadline continues to grow and grow every season

fromNewsday
4 days ago
New York Mets

Importance of upgrading the bullpen at trade deadline continues to grow and grow every season

fromRAIN News
1 week ago

RAIN Notes: July 24

Podcast consumption in the U.S. has risen dramatically, with 73% of the population having listened to at least one podcast.
fromIrish Independent
6 days ago

Almost 16,000 people homeless as another record high reached

Emergency accommodation usage has risen significantly, reaching 10,957 adults and 4,958 children in the last week of June.
fromBBC News
1 week ago

One in eight women assaulted, abused or stalked, ONS says

New dataset aims to tackle Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) as part of a national emergency strategy.
#domestic-abuse
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Nigel Farage on UK crime: how do his statements stack up?

Nigel Farage has pledged to halve overall crime within five years under a Reform UK government, asserting that crime levels have significantly surged since the 1990s.
UK politics
National Football League
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

Fantasy football numbers you need to know as you prep for draft day

Numbers can compellingly tell stories but can also mislead if framed incorrectly. Scrutinizing statistics is crucial for effective fantasy football decision-making.
#nba
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

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

Maternal deaths in the UK have risen from 209 in 2015-17 to 254 in 2021-23.
fromCbsnews
1 week ago

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

The rising number of drownings among young children emphasizes the urgent need for improved pool safety measures.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

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

Nadler and Duffy clashed over contradicting subway crime statistics during a House Committee hearing.
fromwww.thelocal.se
2 weeks ago

Who has been granted Swedish citizenship so far in 2025?

Processing of Swedish citizenship applications has resumed, with Syrians leading among nationalities granted citizenship in the first half of 2025.
#mlb
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.
#fantasy-baseball
fromESPN.com
3 weeks ago
National Basketball Association

Fantasy baseball: Springer gives top-10 OF value? Phillies have three top-20 SP? Don't be surprised

fromESPN.com
1 month ago
Chicago White Sox

Fantasy baseball: Caminero, Grisham hit 30 HR? Turner steals 50? Don't be surprised

fromESPN.com
3 weeks ago
National Basketball Association

Fantasy baseball: Springer gives top-10 OF value? Phillies have three top-20 SP? Don't be surprised

fromESPN.com
1 month ago
Chicago White Sox

Fantasy baseball: Caminero, Grisham hit 30 HR? Turner steals 50? Don't be surprised

#football
Podcast
fromRAIN News
3 weeks ago

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

New podcast production dropped significantly in June compared to May, marking the largest single-month decline in a year.
fromBluebird Banter
3 weeks ago

Blue Jays Mid-Term Report Card: Yariel Rodriguez

Yariel Rodríguez thrived as a reliever, showing strong statistics and hard contact prevention after a rookie season with a high ERA.
fromThe Local Germany
3 weeks ago

Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Monday

Cold, rainy weather is expected at the beginning of the week in Germany.
#baseball
Atlanta Braves
fromBattery Power
2 months ago

Austin Riley hops back to two-hole as Braves begin Philadelphia series

Atlanta Braves' lineup changes reflect the return of Ronald Acuña Jr.
Strider's regular-season success against the Phillies contrasts his postseason struggles.
Canada news
fromPadailypost
4 weeks ago

Sheriff's crime stats in dispute

Conflicting crime statistics were reported by Sheriff Corpus, raising questions about crime trends in San Mateo County.
#braves
#nba-draft
fromOver the Monster
1 month ago

Roman Anthony is about to break out

It was 2023 when Anthony first blew up on the prospect scene like a Roman candle... he hit just one homer in his 42 games here, while putting up one of those bizarre slash lines with a lower slugging percentage than on-base percentage: .278/.376/.316.
Boston Red Sox
fromDodgers Digest
1 month ago

Michael Conforto and getting beat

Even absent data or professional expertise, we fans can instinctively can tell you who is winning their battles, and who isn't.
LA Dodgers
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
fromHackernoon
2 years ago

Frequentist Stats Are Failing Your UX Decisions-Here's a Better Way | HackerNoon

Frequentist statistics can be misleading; Bayesian methods offer clearer insights, particularly for business applications.
To effectively use Bayesian statistics, practitioners need to familiarize themselves and potentially create their own tools.
Cars
fromtime.com
1 month ago

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

The safest place to sit on a plane may be in the rear, but individual survival stories can contradict general statistics.
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
fromMLB Trade Rumors
1 month ago

Poll: Who Will Lead The League In Stolen Bases?

Elly De La Cruz and José Caballero are leading their leagues in stolen bases as of mid-June 2024, but the season is still ongoing.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Bombshell' badger cull study review disproves evidence' used to justify killings

Quality journalism must remain accessible to all, supported by donations.
Recent studies challenge government rationale for badger culling in bovine TB management.
fromRMNB
1 month ago

Alex Ovechkin: 2024-25 season review

Alex Ovechkin, at the age of 39, defied expectations by scoring 44 goals despite suffering a broken leg, showcasing remarkable resilience and dedication.
Washington Capitals
Real Madrid
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Transfer trends: Portugal-to-Prem pipeline, Italy is Europe's retirement home

The transfer market spending has little correlation to team success, despite common beliefs about big-money transfers.
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

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

Britons consume over 100 million cups of tea daily, averaging 532.5 cups per person each year.
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

NBA Finals history: Top player and team records and stats

The NBA Finals are the ultimate in professional basketball, pitting the Western and Eastern Conference champions in a best-of-seven series to determine the season's champion.
Boston Celtics
fromHackernoon
8 months ago

New Algorithm Makes Complex Spatial Models Lightning Fast with Vecchia Magic | HackerNoon

The SG-MCMC algorithm significantly enhances the efficiency of analyzing large spatial datasets using the Matern Gaussian process model.
Data science
fromHackernoon
2 months ago

Stochastic Gradient MCMC for Large-Scale Gaussian Process Spatial Modeling | HackerNoon

The SGMCMC framework provides a scalable solution for Gaussian process computations in large spatial datasets.
fromRMNB
2 months ago

Nic Dowd: 2024-25 season review

Nic Dowd was instrumental yet underrated in Alex Ovechkin's successful goal-scoring season.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months 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
2 months 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
#blue-jays
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.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

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

The majority of respondents determine news trustworthiness based on the publishing journalist or organization.
fromHackernoon
2 months ago

10-Fold Cross-Validation: Testing the Best Feature Selection Methods | HackerNoon

In statistics, linear regression is a statistical model that estimates the linear relationship between a scalar response and one or more explanatory variables.
Data science
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

How to win the Championship play-offs - five golden rules

Championship play-offs can be unpredictable but historical data reveals trends that impact chances of promotion.
fromsilive
2 months ago

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

Pet travel is increasingly popular, with many owners prioritizing their pets over travel options and selecting pet-friendly accommodations.
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.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Head of ONS quits job over health issues' amid criticism from politicians

The Independent prioritizes accessible journalism and is actively covering critical issues affecting America today.
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 Orioles and Royals tied a Major League record with 10 solo home runs in a single game.
Retirement
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?

Financial comparisons can be misleading; focus on personal goals over peer benchmarks.
Net worth can vary widely based on age and personal circumstances.
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.
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.
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.
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