America braces for next storm bringing massive snowfall, plunging temperatures

The National Institute of Standards and Technology Braces for Mass Firings

Approximately 500 NIST staffers, including at least three lab directors, are expected to lose their jobs at the standards agency as part of the ongoing DOGE purge, sources tell WIRED.

Wired - 17h

WATCH: Massive sinkhole appears in English village

A large sinkhole appeared on a street in a village near London. Police evacuated nearby buildings and advised people to avoid the area due to concerns of a possible explosion.

ABC News - 23h

How to Bring a Zombie Unicorn Back From the Dead

A record-breaking 1,200 startups with a billion dollar valuation have turned into dead weight.

Inc. - 18h

Warmer weather brings rain and wind warnings

It may be warmer but the weather will be wet and windy over the coming days.

BBC News - 3h

Federal workers brace for more firings after judge lifts block on Trump administration job cuts – US politics live

Trump administration expected to continue its mass downsizing of the federal workforce amid warnings of unlawful terminations and a ‘monumental’ bill. Mass firings could cause ‘monumental’ bill, ...

The Guardian - 18m

Ben Jennings on the myth of America’s past – cartoon

The Guardian - 19h

WATCH: Massive warehouse fire forces residents to shelter in place in Pennsylvania

Officials in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, are urging residents to avoid the site of a large industrial fire in Abington Township due to air quality concerns. Evacuations have been recommended.

ABC News - 2d

3 MLB stadiums that received changes with massive fantasy baseball impacts

Fantasy baseball analyst Dalton Del Don highlights three major offseason stadium tweaks.

Yahoo Sports - 22h

Tubi Is Not the Next Netflix. It’s Something Better

The ad-supported service is home to the biggest content library of any streamer. So why is Tubi still considered a social punching bag?

Wired - 1d

This Founder Left OpenAI to Launch a Competitor. It Aims to Bring AI to the Masses

Mira Murati, OpenAI’s former CTO, has taken the wraps off her new company, Thinking Machines Lab. Here’s what to know about its goals.

Inc. - 1d

'No apology will bring her back', says soldier's mum after inquest

A coroner has ruled the Army failed to protect Gunner Jaysley Beck from relentless harassment.

BBC News - 6h

Review: 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' brings authentic magic to the Hollywood Pantages

The Tony-winning play 'Harry Potter and Cursed Child' has its Los Angeles premiere at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre.

Los Angeles Times - 2h

What it's like living next door to Albert Square

Explosions and super fans - Borehamwood residents on 40 years of living next door to EastEnders.

BBC News - 2d

Your Next Pet Could Be a Glowing Rabbit

Biohacker Josie Zyner’s new company, Los Angeles Project, is creating a new generation of gene-edited pets.

Wired - 1d

Next Likely Chancellor Promises a Tougher Germany

Friedrich Merz, whose conservative party is ahead in polls before Sunday’s election, sees an “epochal rupture” with a United States that is more aligned with Russia.

The New York Times - 20h

Is Toronto's gamble with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. a massive mistake? | Baseball Bar-B-Cast

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is poised to hit free agency next winter. Did the Blue Jays miss their opportunity?

Yahoo Sports - 14h

Trump Cuts Target Next Generation of Scientists and Public Health Leaders

A core group of so-called disease detectives, who track outbreaks, was apparently spared. But other young researchers are out of jobs.

The New York Times - 3d

'They had biggest moment of their careers stolen' - what next for Spain?

550 days after kissing Jenni Hermoso on the lips on the world's biggest stage, Luis Rubiales is found guilty of sexual assault. What happens now?

BBC News - 15h

Aaron Rodgers reveals two things he's looking for with his next team

New York parted ways with Rodgers last week

CBS Sports - 12h

Game Developers Fear Anti-Trans Measures Could Hit Their Industry Next

As companies like Meta, Google, and Amazon follow President Trump’s moves to roll back diversity initiatives, trans and genderqueer devs worry their already struggling industry could follow suit.

Wired - 1h

Among Us 3D Is A New Game That Brings Together PC And VR Players, Free Demo Out Soon

Innersloth has made a series of Among Us announcements, including a brand-new game: Among Us 3D. A demo for the game, which shifts the perspective to a first-person view, will be available during ...

GameSpot - 19h

Hazel Scott, a trailblazing entertainer and activist, was silenced. A PBS doc brings her to light

"The Disappearance of Miss Scott" reacquaints viewers with a jazz virtuoso who was the first Black person to have a TV show and was almost erased by the government.

Los Angeles Times - 2h

Starmer warns cabinet about Blairism — while bringing in New Labour era staff

Prime minister’s note to ministers repudiates older views on globalisation and immigration

Financial Times - 1h

'Stuck' in place: Author traces America's mobility crisis to a Modesto law enacted in 1885

In his insightful book about America's housing crisis, Yoni Appelbaum argues that more than a century of restrictive legislation has left so many stuck, unable to pursue opportunity.

Los Angeles Times - 2d

The stock market is expensive. But there’s still one bull case not priced in, says Bank of America.

Bank of America says heavily regulated sectors have yet to fully rally

MarketWatch - 1h

The ‘Gulf of America’ feud is about something bigger: Trump wants to control the media | Margaret Sullivan

The president punished the AP for choosing its own language, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. The press must show unity. It might seem like a small matter, just a disagreement over whether a ...

The Guardian - 1h

How a national-security review made AppLovin America’s hottest stock — and its founders billionaires

Who says government can’t create wealth? CFIUS, an obscure panel playing an increasing market role, blocked the sale of AppLovin years before a stock-market bonanza.

MarketWatch - 55m

Commentary: 'Captain America: Brave New World' is a political thriller that shies away from politics. Why it feels like a step backward

In 'Captain America: Brave New World,' Sam Wilson talks about the pressure of wondering if he'll ever be enough. The same question applies to the movie.