Sundar Pichai Hits Back at Criticism of Googles Ai Leadership

Romania Bars Ultranationalist Candidate From Presidential Race

The country’s electoral commission ruled on Sunday that Calin Georgescu, an outspoken critic of Ukraine and NATO, could not compete in the do-over election.

The New York Times - 5d

Some Vegans Were Harmed in the Watching of This Movie

A film critic who provides “vegan alerts” for animal cruelty goes beyond onscreen violence. Milk and eggs are problematic, too.

The New York Times - 4d

Neymar under fire for missing game after Carnival

Neymar's justification for missing a semifinal with Santos was criticized because he was seen at Carnival last week.

ESPN - 4d

It’s not about antisemitism: The real reason Trump is going after Columbia University

The Trump administration’s actions are part of a concerted assault on key institutions critical to the functioning of government and democracy.

The Hill - 3d

3/12: CBS Evening News

Mom worries about daughter with Down Syndrome after Education Department cuts; Trump critic wins Greenland election

CBS News - 2d

Are Trump’s campus funding cuts an attack or a defense of free speech?

What critics fail to acknowledge is that there are dangers to free speech on both sides — in inaction as well as overreaction.

The Hill - 2d

Schumer’s shutdown 'surrender' sends the left into a rage

The Senate minority leader's decision to forego a government shutdown rekindled his old critics.

Politico - 1d

Sean Combs’s Lawyers Say Video of Hallway Assault Was Altered

The video, a critical piece of the prosecution’s case, shows the music mogul beating and kicking his girlfriend at a hotel in 2016.

The New York Times - 23h

NWSL club BOS Nation FC says it will announce new name in coming weeks, following significant fan backlash

The new Boston franchise unveiled its name and branding in October, but pivoted after receiving criticism for the name and its publicity campaign.

Yahoo Sports - 16h

Mistral releases new optical character recognition (OCR) API claiming top performance globally

Mistral AI enables businesses to extract, analyze and interact with their documents in more intelligent ways.

VentureBeat - Mar. 6

Nvidia’s stock is cheap by this metric. Can next week’s GTC get it going again?

Nvidia hosts its annual conference next week at a time when investors have soured on AI stocks.

MarketWatch - 5d

For Her Second Act, Sheila Lirio Marcelo Aims to Lighten the Load for Parents

Her AI company Ohai.ai tackles a familiar plight: the invisible labor of household duties.

Inc. - 4d

Starmer to target ‘cottage industry of blockers’ in overhaul of regulators

UK prime minister will also talk up potential of AI to increase productivity across the state

Financial Times - 2d

China steels itself for Trump turmoil with ‘DeepSeek congress’

Annual session of rubber stamp parliament highlights Beijing’s shifting priorities amid AI breakthroughs and US tariffs

Financial Times - 2d

A Tech CEO Told Me Industry Expertise is the New Technical Expertise

As AI shakes up software teams, coders should learn new skills outside of tech.

Inc. - 2d

OpenAI urges Trump administration to remove guardrails for the industry

OpenAI on Thursday submitted its proposal for the U.S. government's coming "AI Action Plan," to be submitted to President Trump by July 2025.

CNBC - 2d

Microsoft has been the worst Big Tech stock lately. Here’s why it may become the best.

Microsoft is getting more disciplined on AI spending and is better positioned than rivals for a consumer-spending slowdown, according to one analyst.

MarketWatch - 1d

Chinese shares turn positive for the year

CSI 300 jumps after Beijing announces consumption plan amid growing hopes for the country’s AI sector

Financial Times - 1d

2025 NFL free agent edge rusher rankings: Best team fits, projected deals for Josh Sweat, Khalil Mack, more

A look at the pass rushers projected to hit the free agent market

CBS Sports - Mar. 8

2025 NFL free agent defensive lineman rankings: Best team fits, projected deals for Milton Williams, others

A look at the top defensive linemen hitting the free agent market

CBS Sports - Mar. 8

2025 NFL free agent safety rankings: Best team fits, projected deals for Jevon Holland, Justin Reid, others

A rundown of the top veteran safeties set to hit the market

CBS Sports - Mar. 8

2025 NFL free agency: Nick Chubb headlines 10 under-the-radar players who could make big free-agent impacts

The NFL's best teams hit on these type of players -- just ask the Eagles

CBS Sports - Mar. 8

2025 NFL free agent TE rankings: Best team fits, projected deals for Evan Engram, Zach Ertz, other top vets

A look at the best tight ends projected to hit the free agent market

CBS Sports - Mar. 8

Grayson Rodriguez injury: Orioles righty shut down for a week with elbow 'discomfort,' will start season on IL

The injury hits keep coming as reliever Andrew Kittredge undergoes knee surgery

CBS Sports - 6d

Sam Darnold reportedly signing with Seahawks for 3 years, $100.5 million, with $55M guaranteed

Darnold hit free agency as the most attractive QB on the market.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

The most important .186 hitter in the majors? Why everybody loves Austin Hedges

Tim Kurkjian reveals why baseball's best backup catcher is a hit in the clubhouse.

ESPN - 4d

NHS England chair warns on upheaval at top ranks of health service

The Department of Health and Social Care is also expected to be hit by an efficiency drive

Financial Times - 4d

UK energy industry complains about 6pm Friday emails from regulator

Lobby group hits out at ‘unreasonable and unprofessional’ behaviour by Ofgem

Financial Times - 4d

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. seeking $500 million contract in free agency after rejecting Blue Jays offer, per report

Guerrero is set to hit the market after the 2025 MLB season

CBS Sports - 3d

EU and Canada retaliate after Trump’s metals tariffs take effect

Brussels and Ottawa hit tens of billions of dollars' worth of US imports with levies

Financial Times - 3d

‘The White Lotus’ Friendship Triangle Resonates With Viewers

On “The White Lotus,” a certain relationship dynamic is hitting home with viewers.

The New York Times - 2d

The Trump team administering economic shock therapy

Also in today’s newsletter, government spending hit a record high last month

Financial Times - 2d

2025 NFL Mock Draft: Cam Ward, Shedeur Sanders go back-to-back at the top

Eric Froton provides his mock draft analysis complete with the early market for betting props.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Back to back upgrades for one portfolio stock — why Jim Cramer insists you buy

The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.

CNBC - 3d

Rays pick up 2026 team option on Yandy Díaz, add vesting option for 2027

Díaz hit an AL-leading .330 and finished sixth in the AL MVP balloting in 2023. He also hit 22 homers and drove in 78 runs that year.

Yahoo Sports - 22h

Trump blasts EU over tech fines

Presented by Ericsson {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Trump slams EU for Apple, Google fines and lawsuits President Trump on Thursday called the European Union “nasty” while ...

The Hill - 1d