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Resident Evil 5 Rated For New Console, Fueling Remaster Speculation
Resident Evil 5 has received a new rating for Xbox Series X|S from the Entertainment Software Ratings Board (ESRB), prompting speculation that an enhanced version might be released soon. The ESRB ...GameSpot - Feb. 10 -
Macron Pitches Lighter Regulation to Fuel A.I. Boom in Europe
But many attendees at a summit in Paris worry that the risks of A.I. will be overlooked as the continent rushes to keep up with the United States and China.The New York Times - Feb. 10 -
Target Boycott Fuels Tension Between Black Shoppers and Black-Owned Brands
The company drew criticism last month after announcing it was ending its DEI programs.Inc. - Feb. 12 -
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Fossil fuel industry accused of seeking special treatment over oilfield emissions
Lobbyists argued it was unfair for their industry to be treated the same as others as end product – oil and gas – inevitably produced emissions. Experts have accused the fossil fuel industry of ...The Guardian - 2d -
The Ketamine-Fueled ‘Psychedelic Slumber Parties’ That Get Tech Execs Back on Track
Can stuffed animals, rose petals, and injections of an Elon Musk–approved dissociative drug help Silicon Valley leaders out of a rut? These women say yes.Wired - 2d -
Trump’s Rift With Europe Adds Fuel to a Rally in Defense Stocks
A flurry of trading has helped push the Pan-European Stoxx 600 index to a record high as investors expect Europe’s governments to increase military spending.The New York Times - 2d -
Top sustainable fuel producer to cut spending and jobs after disastrous year
Neste chief says company still bullish despite $10bn bet on energy transition yet to pay offFinancial Times - 1d -
Outrage as Trump cites ‘emergency’ to fast-track fossil fuel projects
Activists warn new designation for projects such as pipelines threatens US wetlands and waters. Environmentalists were outraged on Wednesday after the Trump administration moved to fast-track ...The Guardian - 1d -
Walmart shares fall upon disappointing forecast, fueling US spending worries
World’s largest retailer expects inflation-weary consumers to pull back after shares hit record high of $105 last week. Walmart on Thursday forecast sales and profit for its latest fiscal year ...The Guardian - 9h -
The new AI arms race
America and China are vying for dominance, while Europe tries to competeFinancial Times - Feb. 12 -
DOGE’s Race to the Bottom
Elon Musk’s takeover of US government agencies has happened at remarkable speeds. That’s the point.Wired - Feb. 13 -
Greyhound racing to be banned in Wales
Labour ministers say the sport - which has one track in Wales - will be banned as soon as possible.BBC News - 2d -
How low can European rates go?
Central banks have been defining neutral interest rates as Bessent makes a brave betFinancial Times - Feb. 11 -
She said no: marriages in China plummet to record low
Rate of marriages in China lowest since record keeping began in 1986, with cost of living and pushback against traditional gender roles contributing factors. Marriages in China plunged 20% to a ...The Guardian - Feb. 12 -
Satellite telephony launches into low-earning orbit
Mobile operators are striking deals to use satellites to deliver services in areas terrestrial networks cannot reachFinancial Times - Feb. 13 -
World's sea-ice falls to record low
The world's frozen oceans keep the planet cool, but they currently have less ice than ever recorded before.BBC News - 6d -
Kligerman loses victory, DQ'd for too-low truck
NASCAR has disqualified Parker Kligerman from his season-opening win at Daytona after his truck was found to be too low in a postrace inspection. Kligerman is appealing.ESPN - 5d -
Sources: Hurt Crosby hoping to play in 4 Nations
Penguins star Sidney Crosby, who has missed two games with an arm injury, is hoping to play for Team Canada in the 4 Nations Face-Off, sources told ESPN.ESPN - Feb. 9 -
Guardiola hopeful Haaland can face Real Madrid
Pep Guardiola said he is hopeful Erling Haaland will be fit for Manchester City's Champions League second-leg against Real Madrid on Wednesday.ESPN - 4d -
Tiger hopeful for more events, tours' reunification
Tiger Woods, who did not play this week following the death of his mother, hopes to play more and thinks "things are going to heal quickly" between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf.ESPN - 3d -
As Moscow and Washington Discuss Ukraine, Russians Hope for Normalcy
Many people in Russia expressed relief that an end to the conflict in Ukraine seemed nearer and that the hardships of war, and the shunning of their country by much of the world, may soon end.The New York Times - 1d -
What the January Jobs Report Means for Small Businesses
A slight cooling off of the labor market saw job creation falling behind expectations, but the unemployment rate dipped slightly too, Bureau of Labor Statistics data show.Inc. - Feb. 7 -
Small Plane With 10 Dead Found Crashed in Alaska
The wreckage of the plane, which disappeared on Thursday, was found about 34 miles southeast of Nome, the authorities said.The New York Times - Feb. 8 -
3 Small Business Rules for Grabbing Attention
In a crowded digital landscape, standing out is crucial for small businesses. Here’s how.Inc. - Feb. 9 -
UK to refuse citizenship to refugees arriving on small boats
The Home Office change has been condemned by the Refugee Council and some Labour backbench MPs.BBC News - Feb. 12 -
Arrests over small boat 'people smuggling ring'
Six men have been arrested over their suspected involvement in a major people smuggling ring.BBC News - Feb. 13 -
The small companies behind the booming greeting card industry
America's greeting card industry generates about $7.5 billion a year, including about $1.4 billion in spending on Valentine's Day alone. But it's not just big companies like Hallmark and American ...CBS News - 5d -
"Devastating flooding" hits small town of Pikeville, Kentucky
In Pikeville, Kentucky, a town with a population of roughly 7,000 people, "nearly every home" in one neighborhood saw flooding impacts, the mayor said.CBS News - 3d -
The Cryptocurrency Scam That Turned a Small Town Against Itself
How did a successful, financially sophisticated banker gamble his community’s money away?The New York Times - 1d -
Deadly small plane collision in Arizona, officials say
Officials say at least two people were killed after a small plane collision at the Marana Regional Airport in Marana, Arizona. Michael McCormick, an associate professor at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical ...CBS News - 1d -
2 dead after small planes collide in Arizona
Two people have been confirmed dead after a Lancair and a Cessna collided midair at Marana Regional Airport in Arizona on Wednesday.ABC News - 1d -
The Democratic Party is not dead yet
Democrats can’t ignore the Americans’ disillusionment with our political institutions. They need to offer a plausible and persuasive message of change.The Hill - Feb. 10 -
A Democrat Who Is Thinking Differently
Representative Jake Auchincloss discusses how the Democratic Party can offer meaningful alternatives to voters.The New York Times - 2d -
Democrats lack a message and a messenger
They killed not one, but two Democratic 2024 presidential campaigns.The Hill - 2d -
Jobless Benefit Claims Rose, But Layoffs Remain Relatively Low
The Labor Department said jobless claims rose by 11,000 last week to 219,000, a bit higher than expected.Inc. - Feb. 6 -
Trump delayed tariffs on low-cost packages from China
President Trump signed an executive order this week that temporarily prevents low-cost packages from China from being slapped with his new tariffs. The move delays the suspension of the de minimis ...The Hill - Feb. 7 -
Trump pauses tariffs on millions of low-value packages from China
President Donald Trump has paused the imposition of tariffs on small-value packages arriving from ChinaABC News - Feb. 7 -
Trump pauses tariffs on low-cost parcels in US-China trade reprieve
Repeal of ‘de minimis’ exemption had sparked turmoil at US customs and postal service as shipments piled upFinancial Times - Feb. 8 -
Low expectations for China provide a big opportunity for returns, strategist says
"Corporate profitability is now at an historical low... any improvement can deliver very strong returns."CNBC - Feb. 10
