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Sam Kerr jury asked to consider difference if she had called a police officer ‘stupid and black’
Prosecutor argues Matildas star’s claims about what happened in taxi do not make ‘one blind bit of difference to what this case is about’. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news ...The Guardian - 6d -
ACLU Warns DOGE’s ‘Unchecked’ Access Could Violate Federal Law
The ACLU says it stands ready to sue for access to government records that detail DOGE’s access to sensitive personnel data.Wired - 6d -
2 AI Technologies That Could Deliver Massive Savings to Small Businesses by 2030
Ark Investment Management’s 2025 Big Ideas report highlights technologies making waves in logistics and manufacturing.Inc. - 6d -
Crude falls for the week as Trump’s historic moves ‘write the script’ for oil in the short term
Oil futures climbed Friday from their lowest levels of the year, but tallied a third straight weekly fall amid rising U.S. inventories and worries that the Trump administration’s higher tariffs on ...MarketWatch - 6d -
This Is How Democrats Can Counter Elon Musk
Recklessness will not get us to a revitalized government, but neither will excessive caution and addiction to procedure.The New York Times - 6d -
Trump and the 'unitary executive': The presidential power theory driving his 2nd term
President Trump's flurry of executive actions and orders spark a critical question: Does he have the power he claims to have?ABC News - 6d -
Unemployment spiked for Black men in January as more joined the labor force
Black men saw their unemployment rate spike to 6.9% from 5.6% in January, bucking the overall unemployment rate trend for the country.CNBC - 6d -
Why a Super Bowl Viewership Record Could Be on the Horizon
Fatigue over Kansas City’s success is overrated, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - 6d -
Ruby-red slippers take center stage at Academy Museum exhibit on color in film
In the hit movie “Wicked,” those famous magical shoes are silverABC News - 6d -
How to Pay Off Credit Card Debt
A new report finds that people are spending more on their cards and paying down less. Financial experts offer tips for reducing that debt, starting with looking at your spending habits.The New York Times - 6d -
3 Blackhawks Who Could Follow Taylor Hall Out Via Trade
The Chicago Blackhawks already traded Taylor Hall. Are there any other players who are going to follow him out the door?Yahoo Sports - 6d -
How Emma Hayes wants to revolutionize U.S. soccer
Emma Hayes, still in just her first year as head coach of the USWNT, is challenging long-held norms in women's soccer and pushing for a game built around female athletes.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Lakers confident they found the 'perfect' center in Mark Williams
Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka feels the combination of All-Star guard Luka Doncic and center Mark Williams will pair well together on the court.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
US women beat Canada 2-1 in shootout to set up decisive Game 5 in Rivalry Series
Hilary Knight, Hannah Bilka and Kelly Pannek scored in a shootout, goalie Gwyneth Philips was perfect in the tiebreaker and the United States beat Canada 2-1 on Thursday night to set up a decisive ...ABC News - 6d -
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The US Treasury Claimed DOGE Technologist Didn’t Have ‘Write Access’ When He Actually Did
Sources tell WIRED that the ability of DOGE’s Marko Elez to alter code controlling trillions in federal spending was rescinded days after US Treasury and White House officials said it didn’t exist.Wired - 6d -
Amazon Reports 88% Rise in Profits but Says Growth Could Slow
The company’s cloud computing business showed strong growth, while a forecast for the current quarter disappointed investors.The New York Times - 6d -
Penguins Notebook: Crosby Skates, Rakell Gets Work At Center, Dads Trip Begins
While Penguins captain is still being evaluated for an upper-body injury, Pittsburgh shakes up lineup in Thursday's team practiceYahoo Sports - Feb. 6 -
OpenAI Is Looking Across the U.S. for Sites to Build Its Trump-Backed Stargate AI Data Centers
OpenAI has begun visiting locations in Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin this week.Inc. - Feb. 6 -
This officiating conspiracy theory could actually sway the Super Bowl outcome
No matter where anyone stands on the issue, what is undeniable is that the officiating crew for Super Bowl LIX is well aware of what is being said.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 6 -
Take-Two CEO bullish on his games but wary on tariffs | Strauss Zelnick
Strauss Zelnick, CEO of Take-Two Interactive Software, talked about the latest plans the triple-A game publisher has with its upcoming titles and his view of possible tariffs on game consoles. I ...VentureBeat - Feb. 6 -
Black Entrepreneurship Has Grown 22 Percent. It’s Still Not Enough
Shark Tank’s Daymond John cites several reasons why the numbers still don’t reflect population baselines.Inc. - Feb. 6 -
Review: Lauren Graham shines in Tubi's generational comedy 'The Z-Suite'
Tubi's first original comedy series stars Lauren Graham as the head of a New York ad agency, at least until the Gen-Z social media team takes over.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 6 -
How to cook the perfect boiled egg, according to science
Scientists say they’ve cracked the code for boiling the perfect eggABC News - Feb. 6 -
More TikTok views than Taylor Swift: Report says women’s sport ecosystem is ‘thriving’
United States rugby union star Ilona Maher generated more TikTok views than Taylor Swift in 2024, while Chelsea Women amassed more views on the social media platform than more than half of the ...Yahoo Sports - Feb. 6 -
Fiji rugby director sacked four days into job after claiming women’s team have ‘gay problem’
The Fiji Rugby Union’s director of rugby has been sacked just four days into her new role after saying the women’s team had a “gay problem”.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 6 -
Margaret Cho is turning to music and theater in the face of 2025 upheavals
This month the five-time Grammy nominee for best comedy Album also celebrates her new musical release 'Lucky Gift.'Los Angeles Times - Feb. 6 -
How Ukrainian artists channeled their creativity into documenting war
When Russia escalated attacks on Ukraine, a trio of artists found creative expression in documenting war — with help from an American filmmaker.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 6 -
Brooklyn’s Outlandish Hosts Black History Month Hike
Outlandish, a hiking store and adventure group in Brooklyn, is one of several organizations on a mission to encourage Black people to spend time outdoors.The New York Times - Feb. 6 -
Ozzy Osbourne to reunite with Black Sabbath bandmates for 'greatest' show ever
Ozzy Osbourne will reunite with all of the original members of Black Sabbath for the first time in 20 years, in a gig that will be his last and that’s being billed as the “greatest” heavy metal ...ABC News - Feb. 5 -
LinkedIn Is Testing an AI Tool That Could Transform How People Search for Jobs
The company says artificial intelligence could help surface jobs that remain hidden from typical search queries.Wired - Feb. 5 -
Has the Coronavirus Pandemic Changed Your Relationship to Grief?
The New York Times is interested in exploring how the response to loss may have changed in the last five years.The New York Times - Feb. 5
