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Big Tech and the digital economy
A US customer found a profile in Amazon’s shopping settings that listed personal details inferred from her activity, prompting other users to share their own examples. Amazon says it uses purchase history, Alexa shopping conversations, reviews, lists and searches to tailor recommendations.
Gadgets, audio and connected home
A runner tested polarized training using perceived effort instead of heart-rate data, keeping most runs conversational and reserving a smaller share for hard intervals.
Fashion and beauty
Novo Nordisk lifted its full-year outlook after its Wegovy pill exceeded third-quarter sales forecasts, as the company seeks to regain ground on US rival Eli Lilly.
Politics and regulation
Donald Trump said Republicans lost because he was not on the ballot, while party members blamed his policies and campaign choices for the party’s losses in both chambers of Congress.