Farage may have a Trump problem

CIA to offer tips on 'creative problem solving' at SXSW festival

The typically tight-lipped CIA is peeling back the curtain on some of its secrets with an upcoming presentation at South By Southwest festival

ABC News - 3h

Microsoft shutting down Skype in May

Microsoft is officially retiring Skype, the platform once popular for making calls and messaging, and redirecting users to Teams, the tech giant announced Friday. The application will close down ...

The Hill - 3d

Microsoft announces Skype will close in May

The internet chat and phone service, which is owned by Microsoft, made the announcement on X.

BBC News - 3d

76ers' Joel Embiid admits he's struggling with knee injury, must 'fix the problem' to get back to old form

Embiid again hinted that he may need another surgery on his ailing left knee

CBS Sports - Feb. 21

Elon Musk has a problem with X's Community Notes when he disapproves of the results

Elon Musk on Thursday claimed that X's Community Notes needs a "fix" because the service can allegedly be "gamed."

CNBC - Feb. 21

AI still has a hallucination problem: How MongoDB aims to solve it with advanced rerankers and embedding models

How MongoDB's Voyage AI is helping enterprises move more mission critical operations into production with gen AI.

VentureBeat - Feb. 24

Block's Bitkey rolls out bitcoin inheritance fix for 'multibillion-dollar problem waiting to happen'

After announcing its bitcoin inheritance product in November, Block's Bitkey is rolling out the offering on Wednesday.

CNBC - 5d

Christian Pulisic injury: AC Milan coach reveals 'small physical problem' for USMNT star attacker

The American international's game time has reduced over the past weeks, and Concacaf Nations League is just around the corner

CBS Sports - 2d

Michigan extends May, ending Indiana speculation

Michigan men's basketball coach Dusty May has reached a new multiyear agreement with the school, effectively removing him from consideration for the vacancy at Indiana.

ESPN - Feb. 22

How Kash Patel may change the FBI

This morning marks the first full day in office for new FBI director Kash Patel. The longtime vocal Trump ally arrived at his new office Friday. Sweeping changes are expected under his leadership.

CBS News - Feb. 22

Cancer patients 'may starve' without vital drug

Creon, a pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy, helps digestion but stocks are desperately low.

BBC News - 4d

England bowler Wood may need knee surgery

England fast bowler Mark Wood will see a specialist next week amid fears he could require surgery on a left knee issue sustained at the Champions Trophy.

BBC News - 3d

Measles booster may be an option for some vaccinated adults

People who were vaccinated as a child are considered less likely to become infected.

The Hill - 3d

Gear News of the Week: Skype Will Close for Good in May

Plus: The FDA clears Google’s Loss of Pulse feature on the Pixel Watch 3, Oura launches a pregnancy study, and Photoshop gets its first proper app.

Wired - 3d

Texas May Rename the New York Strip

The Texas strip? That state’s lieutenant governor wants to rebrand the cut, but New Yorkers aren’t biting.

The New York Times - 8h

Hindu devotional singing is having a moment

According to Grammy Award-winner Chandrika Tandon and other devotional musicians, the melodic repetition of Vedic mantras, often associated with the many names of the tradition’s various deities, ...

ABC News - Feb. 21

This Is Our Country, and We Have No Other

How long can Ukraine stand? For as long as Ukrainian soldiers, bent over from the extreme pressure, can hold on.

The New York Times - Feb. 23

Raiders have a sudden quarterback quandary

They wanted Matthew Stafford.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Lionesses have 'lots to work on' but Wiegman 'not concerned'

Is there reason to be concerned by the Lionesses' form or is there enough to suggest England are on the right path?

BBC News - Feb. 22

'England have found an edge to bounce back'

England needed the bounce of a ball in their Six Nations victory over Scotland but are being rewarded for their fight and resilience, writes Matt Dawson.

BBC News - Feb. 23

Germany has voted. But what kind of government will it have?

The country faces weeks or even months of coalition negotiations after no party won a majority. It has been a extraordinary election in Germany, and the result has been keenly awaited around the ...

The Guardian - Feb. 23

Ignoring science for profit will have deadly consequences for America

We cannot sell out their climate future for the continued profits of powerful business interests.

The Hill - Feb. 24

The Rangers Have No Choice But To Sell At The Trade Deadline

Coming out of the 4 Nations Face-Off break, the New York Rangers have looked abysmal and there’s no other way around it.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 24

Southwest plane, jet have near-miss at Chicago

A Southwest plane and a private jet had a near-miss moment at Chicago’s Midway International Airport on Tuesday. According to video posted online from Airport Webcams, a Southwest flight flying ...

The Hill - 6d

GM: 49ers have begun talks on deal with Purdy

49ers general manager John Lynch said the team has begun negotiations with quarterback Brock Purdy about a long-term contract.

ESPN - 5d

Doctors advise Carter to not have foot surgery

Doctors have advised Abdul Carter against having foot surgery, the former Penn State star's agent told ESPN.

ESPN - 4d

China’s partnership with Russia needs to have limits

As Moscow’s top trading partner, Beijing wields substantial economic leverage over the Kremlin

Financial Times - 4d

Ferrari 'have work to do', says Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton says Ferrari still have work to do as his former Mercedes team-mate George Russell sets the pace on the final day of pre-season testing.

BBC News - 3d

In Gaza, pottery for those who have lost everything

Palestinians under siege turn to ancient designs made from the clay beneath their feet

Financial Times - 18h

Where Have All the ‘Third Places’ Gone?

The term, coined by a sociologist in the 1980s, refers to informal public spaces where people can linger — and some say they’re disappearing.

The New York Times - 14h

DOGE cuts at 9/11 health program may impact first responders

Advocates for those sickened by toxins from the massive debris of 9/11 are calling on President Trump to immediately reverse cuts he made to the World Trade Center Health Program. Anthony Gardner, ...

CBS News - Feb. 20

Willingness to ease off ‘debt brake’ may decide the German election

Rule dating from 2009 that limits borrowing looks vulnerable as main political parties promise to revive stalled economy. Germany is used to running its economy with the brake on. Ever since the ...

The Guardian - Feb. 21

Did You Sell Concert Tickets or Clothes? You May Owe Taxes

If you received more than $5,000 for online sales of “goods or services” in 2024, you might get a Form 1099-K. Don’t ignore it, an expert says.

The New York Times - Feb. 21

Lady Gaga to perform a free concert on Rio's Copacabana beach in May

Lady Gaga has confirmed that she will perform a free concert on Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana Beach on May 3

ABC News - Feb. 21

Michigan basketball coach Dusty May agrees to contract extension

May, who got his start as a student manager at Indiana, was a popular name to replace Hoosiers head coach Mike Woodson.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 21

Much of the Black middle class was built by federal jobs. That may change.

Major cuts by the Trump administration, led by Elon Musk’s DOGE, are threatening a path to Black financial stability once offered by federal jobs.

NBC News - Feb. 22

Gold may soar past $3,000 — but at these prices you’re overpaying

Why you can expect below-average returns from gold in coming years.

MarketWatch - Feb. 22

Pushback to Latest DOGE Demand May Signal Limits for Elon Musk

Pushback against Elon Musk’s latest demand to government employees reveals potential limits to his harsh approach to management and cost-cutting.

The New York Times - Feb. 24

Katamari Damacy Creator's New Game To A T Launches In May

Katamari Damacy creator Keita Takahashi has announced that his new game, To a T, launches on May 28 for PC, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. It's also going to be included on Xbox Game Pass on ...

GameSpot - Feb. 24

Here's what upcoming budget negotiations may mean for Social Security

Benefit cuts are off the table for now in upcoming budget negotiations, experts say. But the agency may continue to struggle with customer service woes.

CNBC - 6d

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