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AI chatbots unable to accurately summarise news, BBC finds
The BBC's head of news and current affairs says the developers of the tools are "playing with fire."BBC News - 2h -
Sen. Elizabeth Warren: Current FDIC staffing shortages 'threaten the safety and soundness of the banking system'
In a letter sent to Inspector General Jennifer Fain, Sen. Elizabeth Warren said the FDIC should evaluate whether the decision to rescind more than 200 job offers to bank examiners threatens the ...CNBC - 2h -
Deloitte asks consultants to US government to remove gender pronouns from emails
Big Four firm will also ‘sunset’ its diversity goals as part of shift after Trump’s electionFinancial Times - 2h -
Lawyer in Saudi trans student's suicide note had embassy links, BBC finds
Eden Knight had wanted a new life in the US but was persuaded home, according to her final X post.BBC News - 10h -
Which LIV Golf players are in 2025 majors? Here's the current eligibility list
An updated look at what major championships LIV Golf members are qualified for in 2025 – and beyond.Yahoo Sports - 11h -
3 Factors to Consider When Handling Difficult Conversations
If you want to be understood, you have to tailor your messaging to your audience.Inc. - 16h -
What do Super Bowl results tell us about Eagles and Chiefs when it comes to 2025 fantasy football drafts?
Matt Harmon breaks down the Eagles' dominant win over the Chiefs in the Super Bowl, and what it could mean for 2025 fantasy drafts.Yahoo Sports - 17h -
Why is Trump using tariffs and when will they take effect?
The cost of cars, fruit and pharmaceuticals could increase because of Trump's tariff announcement.BBC News - 1d -
Ranking current NFL QBs yet to win Super Bowl: Who's next after Jalen Hurts hoists Lombardi Trophy?
Hurts was No. 3 on this list before Super Bowl LIXCBS Sports - 9h -
AI chatbots distort and mislead when asked about current affairs, BBC finds
Most answers had ‘significant issues’ when researchers asked services to use broadcaster’s news articles as source. Leading artificial intelligence assistants create distortions, factual ...The Guardian - 12h -
UK must respect Trump's mandate, new US ambassador tells BBC
In his first day on the job, Lord Peter Mandelson says "we have to respect and understand what drives" the US president.BBC News - 13h -
Natural Resources Democrats ask NOAA for answers on DOGE presence
Two top Democrats on the House Natural Resources Committee on Monday asked for answers from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) leadership on activity by associates of Elon ...The Hill - 15h -
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Woman on hunger strike for 134 days asks PM for help to free son
Laila Soueif has not eaten for 134 days as she campaigns for the release of her pro-democracy activist son from jail in Egypt.BBC News - 18h -
When It Rains, It Pours
The dangers of living in an unrecognizable republic.The New York Times - 19h -
Cockatoos show appetite for dips when eating bland food, find scientists
Birds observed going to lengths to flavour food, with particular penchant for blueberry-flavoured soy yoghurt dip. Whether you savour Ottolenghi’s recipes or prefer a feast from Nigella’s cookery ...The Guardian - 20h -
DOJ asks court to lift Treasury order that limits DOGE access
President Trump’s Justice Department moved Sunday evening to lift a judge’s expansive ruling that prevents non-civil servants from accessing the Treasury Department’s payment systems, such as Elon ...The Hill - 22h -
Ranking every Chiefs team during current dynasty: Where 2024 Kansas City squad ranks after Super Bowl LIX loss
Here's how the previous Chiefs teams stack up against one anotherCBS Sports - 1d -
The Copernic Affair — in search of the truth behind a Paris bombing
Series describes how shockwaves are still being felt from a 1980 terrorist attack on a synagogueFinancial Times - 1d -
When and where will Super Bowl LX be played in 2026?
Here's everything we know about Super Bowl LX in 2026, including where and when it will take place and what channel it will be on.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
49ers grant WR Samuel permission to find trade
The 49ers have granted Deebo Samuel Sr. and his agent, Tory Dandy, permission to seek a trade.ESPN - 1d -
'I miss my school': BBC launches programme for children in war zones
The BBC World Service has launched an Arabic edition of its award-winning educational programme Dars.BBC News - 1d -
The 180-Year-Old Economic Principle Everyone Is Suddenly Talking About Thanks To AI
Jevons Paradox has found a new audience with AI evangelists.Inc. - 1d -
It's About Danni
When 15-year-old Danni Houchins is found dead in a swamp, her family says they were led to believe she drowned. 24 years later, Danni’s sister learns the terrible truth. "48 Hours" correspondent ...CBS News - 2d -
I feel happier and healthier when not around my mother | Ask Philippa
When parental relationships fall short of fulfilling our own emotional needs, they can leave us feeling at fault. The question I’m overwhelmed by fear, shame, guilt and anxiety about my ...The Guardian - 2d -
When will flu season end?
Flu activity remains "very high" in most states, the Centers for Disease Control said this week, as illnesses, emergency room visits and hospitalizations all continue to trend upward.The Hill - 2d -
Bereaved families asked to return pension overpayments
A former pensions minister says the DWP does not make it clear to families the repayments are voluntary.BBC News - 3d -
How Japan sparked Trump's 40-year love affair with tariffs
As a young real estate developer in New York, Trump said a rising Japan was ripping off the US.BBC News - 3d -
Hims & Hers faces scrutiny from senators on Super Bowl ad that 'risks misleading' patients
Two U.S. senators wrote a letter to the Food and Drug Administration on Friday expressing concerns about an upcoming Super Bowl ad.CNBC - 3d -
Andrew aide asks court to withhold testimony on alleged spy
Dominic Hampshire said he would not have given evidence had he known it could be made public.BBC News - 3d -
One Of The Most Famous Voice Actors Alive Speaks Out About AI
One of the most famous voice actors working today, Hank Azaria, has published an op-ed for The New York Times in which he discusses artificial intelligence, including his fears about the ...GameSpot - 3d -
2025: The Year of the AI App
The real competition in AI isn’t about foundation models. It’s about apps built on top of those models.Wired - 3d -
Trump promotes misleading claims about federal government’s media subscriptions
Federal government payments for subscriptions to media outlets have become the latest target of President Donald Trump's spending hawksABC News - 4d -
Elon Musk’s DOGE Is Working on a Custom Chatbot Called GSAi
The chatbot is part of Elon Musk and President Donald Trump’s ambitions to use AI and other technologies to cut costs and modernize the US government.Wired - 4d -
Casinos, high-rises and fraud: The BBC visits a bizarre city built on scams
A haven for the super rich, or a city built on scams? The BBC was invited to find out.BBC News - 4d -
Google Rolls Back AI Promises and DEI Measures as Staff Ask, ‘Are We the Bad Guys Now?’
Google’s unofficial motto used to be ‘Don’t be evil,’ but that sentiment sits in sharp contrast to recent leadership decisions that have angered some employees.Inc. - 4d
