Boston Dynamics Led a Robot Revolution. Now Its Machines Are Teaching Themselves New Tricks

How Elon Musk's DOGE reshaped government in its first 30 days

ABC News reports on the first 30 days of billionaire Elon Musk advising President Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency.

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D1 Capital’s bet on European turnarounds aids its own recovery

Daniel Sundheim’s hedge fund was under water but made a windfall from Siemens Energy and Rolls-Royce trades

Financial Times - 2d

The London Stock Exchange has been left behind by its parent

While its equities platform suffers an exodus, the LSEG itself is a financial success story — with an identity problem

Financial Times - 2d

Unilever promotes its ‘maverick’ CFO to top spot in surprise move

Fernando Fernandez, the current CFO, will take over as chief executive of the maker of Dove soap and Hellmann’s mayonnaise from Hein Schumacher, who’s stepping down on March 1 “by mutual agreement.”

MarketWatch - 1d

Facing Trump’s Hostility, Ukraine Weighs Its Options. But They Are Few.

There is a broad reckoning in Ukraine: Washington can no longer be relied upon as a supporter. But Kyiv still has agency on the battlefield and can seek increased support from Europe.

The New York Times - 1d

Starbucks to lay off 1,100 employees and cut drinks from its menu

Starbucks is planning to layoff 1,100 employees at the corporate level. The coffee chain is also slashing about 30% of its menu. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more on what's ...

CBS News - 1d

Athenahealth to offer Abridge's AI scribe to its network of thousands of doctors

Athenahealth will offer Abridge's artificial intelligence scribing tool to its network of more than 160,000 clinicians.

CNBC - 1d

Apple boss says its diversity programmes may change

His comments came as shareholders rejected a call for the firm to consider ending its diversity practices.

BBC News - 1d

Financially Frayed Joann Unravels and Will Close its Stores and Go Out of Business

The fabric and crafts retailer filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last month, and will now fold up its operations.

Inc. - 1d

Dem absences could help GOP pass its budget

House Democratic absences on Tuesday could help GOP leaders move their massive budget blueprint through the lower chamber. With just a hairline majority, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has raced for ...

The Hill - 1d

'Absolute chaos': DOGE sows turmoil in its quest for 'efficiency'

Federal workers say Elon Musk's slash-and-burn approach to the federal government is it less efficient and driving away some of the most talented people.

NBC News - 1d

Super Micro submits its overdue filings. What’s next for the server maker?

Super Micro shares are surging in Tuesday’s late trading, though they fell sharply in the regular session.

MarketWatch - 1d

Can Europe still count on the US coming to its defence?

Trump has engaged Putin and hinted the US may not defend European allies, causing alarm about Nato's future.

BBC News - 1d

How the EU wants to tweak its merger rules to boost growth

Also in this newsletter: Brussels sets the record straight on women’s rights

Financial Times - 1d

Ukraine launches one of its largest drone attacks of the war into Russia

Russia's Defense Ministry claimed to have shot down 130 Ukrainian drones on Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.

ABC News - 19h

Taiwan condemns China for holding "live-fire exercises" off its coast

Taiwan says China violated norms and caused a "high degree of danger" by announcing "live-fire exercises without prior warning" just off its coast.

CBS News - 18h

California May Boost Its Controversial $20 Fast-Food Minimum Wage

Less than a year after it came into effect, the state’s alternatively decried and hailed $20 fast-food pay law may get a 3.5 percent boost—reviving clashes during its rollout.

Inc. - 10h

With Its AI-Powered Alexa Plus, Amazon Just Put Apple on Notice

Amazon just showed off the AI future everyone is promising–including Apple.

Inc. - 6h

Salesforce makes a pitch for AI ‘agents,’ but its tempered forecast spooks investors

Shares of Salesforce fell after hours on Wednesday after the customer-service and workplace-analytics platform’s full-year outlook came in below expectations.

MarketWatch - 6h

Nvidia passes its quarterly future-shock stress test

Every quarter is a new nail-biter for the chipmaker

Financial Times - 5h

Vatican says the pope now has pneumonia in both lungs. How worrying is that?

Vatican officials said that Pope Francis had developed pneumonia in both lungs, further complicating the pontiff’s recovery

ABC News - Feb. 19

With ‘Paper Doll,’ Dylan Mulvaney Wrote the Book on Girlhood. Now What?

Her bubbly video diaries about her gender transition were once a study in oversharing. Now on the other side of a nationwide boycott, she sees the value in keeping some things to herself.

The New York Times - Feb. 19

DOGE Now Has Access to the Top US Cybersecurity Agency

DOGE technologists Edward Coristine—the 19-year-old known online as “Big Balls”—and Kyle Schutt are now listed as staff at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.

Wired - Feb. 20

Anti-U.S. Hiring Bias Now Targeted by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

As efforts to prosecute gender discrimination cases grind to a halt, the agency’s acting chair plans to enforce those discrimination laws against employers that ‘illegally’ favor non-American staff.

Inc. - 6d

A Pair Of Great Star Wars RPGs Are Free For Android Owners Right Now

Following its recent launch, the mobile Epic Games Store is continuing to roll out free games on Android worldwide and iOS in the European Union. Two new arrivals are particularly good ones worth ...

GameSpot - 6d

Migrants held at Guantanamo now allowed to phone attorneys, filing says

Migrants being held at the Guantanamo Bay prison camp are now being permitted to speak to their attorneys by phone, an ICE official said in a court filing.

ABC News - 6d

The Erinsborough asteroid attack! Now that Neighbours is doomed, it needs to end with a bang

After the Austalian soap’s previous false ending, it’s almost impossible to imagine it getting a second starry finale – or it finding a new home. This time, its farewell needs to stick. It’s always ...

The Guardian - 5d

It’s Trump’s economy now — and businesses are anxious about tariffs and Washington upheaval

A burst of optimism among companies after Donald Trump won the U.S. presidential election has faded as business leaders grapple with potentially negative policies of the new White House.

MarketWatch - 5d

UnitedHealth now has to fight the government on another front. The stock is sinking.

The stock is having its worst day in five years, even as the company denied any new Justice Department investigation and a Mizuho analyst recommended buying.

MarketWatch - 5d

With Wembanyama's season now over, the Spurs and the basketball world wait for what's next

The French sports newspaper L’Equipe published a photo of Victor Wembanyama across the entirety of its front page on Friday, the San Antonio star looking down with his hands on his hips

ABC News - 5d

NYC Mayor Eric Adams' corruption case will continue for now, judge rules

A federal judge will not immediately drop the corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams and has appointed outside attorney Paul Clement to argue before the court. CBS News' Jake ...

CBS News - 5d

Hamas Didn’t Return the Body of Shiri Bibas. What Now?

The Palestinian armed group initially said it had handed over the body of Shiri Bibas along with her two young children and another man. Israel said forensic testing found the remains were not hers.

The New York Times - 5d

Supreme Court declines to intervene for now in bid to fire whistleblower office chief

President Trump removed Hampton Dellinger from his position as special counsel on Feb. 7, but a federal judge ordered him to be reinstated for a short period.

CBS News - 5d

Supreme Court Rejects, for Now, Trump’s Bid to Fire Government Watchdog

The court’s order indicated that it may return to the issue as soon as next week, when a trial judge’s temporary restraining order is set to expire.

The New York Times - 5d

NYC Mayor Eric Adams' corruption case continues for now, judge rules

A judge in New York City Mayor Eric Adams' corruption case has appointed an outside attorney to argue over the Department of Justice's request to drop the federal charges.

CBS News - 5d

The 45 Best Shows on Netflix Right Now (February 2025)

Zero Day, Apple Cider Vinegar, and Squid Game are just a few of the shows you need to watch on Netflix this month.

Wired - 4d

The 44 Best Movies on Netflix Right Now (February 2025)

Parasite, Y Tu Mamá También, and The Two Popes are just a few of the movies you should watch on Netflix this month.

Wired - 4d

The Best Meta Quest Games You Can Play Right Now (2025)

Dipping your toes into virtual reality? From shooters to woodsy adventures, these are our favorites to play by yourself or with friends.

Wired - 4d

Pope now in ‘critical condition’ after pneumonia, Vatican warns

Pope Francis was placed in “critical condition” on Saturday, the Vatican said, just four days after the religious leader contracted pneumonia. “The condition of the Holy Father continues to be ...

The Hill - 4d

They Help Make the Hamptons the Hamptons, and Now They’re Living in Fear

Latino immigrants care for some of America’s most lavish beachside mansions. Their disappearance would affect the wealthy, too.

The New York Times - 3d

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