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Science Has Spun Spider-Man’s Web-Slinging Into Reality
When a US research lab accidentally created a sticky, web-like substance, it turned to Peter Parker and comic-book lore for inspiration on what to do next.Wired - Jan. 24 -
OpenAI’s Operator Lets ChatGPT Use the Web for You
The company that kicked off the AI chatbot craze now wants AI to do more than just talk.Wired - Jan. 23 -
Musical about trans drug boss leads Oscar nominations
Netflix's Spanish-language Emilia Pérez has 13 nominations, followed by Wicked and The Brutalist.BBC News - Jan. 23 -
Should people be concerned about bird flu? Here's what a new study says about mutations
As concerns about bird flu rise in the U.S., a new study is warning about the virus' ability to mutate in humans. Dr. Amish Adalja, an infectious disease physician, joins "The Daily Report" to ...CBS News - Jan. 22 -
If You Work for the Federal Government, How Are You Feeling About D.E.I.?
We want to know how workers are processing President Trump’s decision to end hiring practices meant to further diversity, equity and inclusion in the federal work force.The New York Times - Jan. 22 -
These White House website pages are down in Trump revamp
The White House's website got a quick makeover as President Trump was sworn in on Monday, switching from Biden administration messaging to reflecting Trump's promises of sweeping change. As the ...The Hill - Jan. 22 -
Trump criticizes sermon asking him to show 'mercy' toward LGBTQ people, immigrants
He's calling the Episcopal bishop a "Trump hater" and demanding an apology.ABC News - Jan. 22 -
Trump calls bishop a "hater" after sermon directed at president about LGBTQ rights, immigration
President Trump has responded to the bishop who directed a message at him about LGBTQ rights and immigration during her sermon at a post-inauguration prayer service Tuesday. Trump posted on social ...CBS News - Jan. 22 -
Trump pardons Silk Road dark web market creator
Trump said he had called Ulbricht's mother to let her know he had granted her son a full pardon.BBC News - Jan. 22 -
Bishop calls on Trump to ‘have mercy’ on migrants and LGBTQ+ people
Right Rev Mariann Budde’s appeal amounts to bold public criticism and prompts frosty response from US president. The Episcopal bishop of Washington has appealed directly to Donald Trump to “have ...The Guardian - Jan. 22 -
Washington bishop asks Trump to ‘have mercy’ on LGBTQ people, immigrants
The Bishop of Washington, Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde, made a plea to President Donald Trump, who was attending the inaugural prayer service, to have “mercy” on Americans, particularly immigrants and ...NBC News - Jan. 22 -
Constitution page on White House website shows 404 error
The Constitution page on President Trump’s White House website is showing a 404 error. “Page not found,” the site reads. Under former President Biden’s term, the website highlighted the history ...The Hill - Jan. 21 -
'Built by basketball players for basketball people': What to know about Unrivaled
What are the rules for the new 3-on-3 league? How were the rosters built? We have all the details.ESPN - Jan. 20 -
Melania Trump hat: What people had to say about Inauguration Day fashion
Of all the things that people could be talking about on Inauguration Day, it didn't take long for people to latch onto the attire of Melania Trump, with one point of discussion taking the lead: her ...The Hill - Jan. 20 -
The L.A. Fires Expose a Web of Governments, Weak by Design
Who’s in charge? The muddled jurisdiction of Los Angeles leaves a critical question in doubt.The New York Times - Jan. 19 -
Should I be worried about my obsessive TikTok use? My ‘For You’ page doesn’t think so | Emma Beddington
As US users mourn their ‘Chinese spy’ being taken away, my algorithm is busy serving me queer chickens and pastry content. As the US TikTok ban looms , users of the app there have been posting ...The Guardian - Jan. 19 -
Erdoğan turns a page in Turkey
More orthodox economic measures go hand in hand with a Kurdish initiative and a recalibrated foreign policyFinancial Times - Jan. 18 -
Everything we know about the fires and how many people are affected
Fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions, a series of ferocious wildfires erupted last week and roared across the Los Angeles area.NBC News - Jan. 18 -
Democrats look to thwart another trans military ban under Trump
Two House Democrats are looking to block President-elect Trump from enacting another ban on transgender people serving openly in the military, reintroducing legislation Thursday that would prevent ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
Crockett to Mace on anti-trans push: 'Maybe start serving your constituents'
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) during a Wednesday evening appearance on MSNBC’s “The ReidOut” denounced Rep. Nancy Mace’s (R-S.C.) frequent targeting of transgender Americans after the two ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
LGBTQ creators brace for Meta's pro-Trump changes
Queer creators fear Meta’s decision to change its community standards to allow more incendiary language against people of different races and LGBTQ people could silence their voices, harm ...NBC News - Jan. 15 -
Blue Origin Scrubs New Glenn Rocket’s Debut Launch
The company, started by the Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, reset its countdown clock repeatedly over a period of just over two hours before eventually postponing the test flight to another day.The New York Times - Jan. 15 -
Lucy Walker made a searing film about wildfires in 2021. Now, people may be more inclined to listen
When Lucy Walker debuted her harrowing documentary about California wildfires, “Bring Your Own Brigade,” at Sundance in 2021, it was during peak COVIDABC News - Jan. 14 -
Amazon Web Services Launches Infrastructure Region in Mexico
The cloud business of Amazon.com has launched an infrastructure cloud region in Mexico and plans to invest $5 billion in the country over the next 15 years.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 14 -
Everything we know about the fires and how many people are affected
Fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions, a series of ferocious wildfires erupted Tuesday and roared across the Los Angeles area, destroying hundreds of homes and killing at least 24 people, ...NBC News - Jan. 13 -
Lebanon Turns a Political Page as Hezbollah’s Hold Is Weakened
A stinging defeat in war has left the once untouchable group on its most uncertain footing in years.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
Warmer homes and healthier people: what’s not to like about a low-carbon future?
Challenges of hitting net zero emissions are often discussed, but little focus is given to the gains of living in a low-carbon world. The challenges of reaching net zero emissions are often ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
Myanmar army airstrike in Rakhine state kills about 40 people, says opposition group
Hundreds of homes were burned in Kyauk Ni Maw village in the aerial attack on Rakhine state, says Arakan Army says. An airstrike by Myanmar’s army on a village under the control of an armed ethnic ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
Judge Rejects Biden’s Title IX Rules, Scrapping Protections for Trans Students
The decision threw out the administration’s proposed regulations, which prohibited discrimination based on gender identity.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
Morning Report — Trump, Senate GOP try to get on the same page
In today’s issue: Republicans’ 2025 legislative playbook is taking shape. President-elect Trump on Wednesday met with Senate Republicans in the Capitol, after he and Melania Trump paid their ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
World Anti-Doping Agency faces crisis after US government withholds funding
US Anti Doping Agency says move ‘protects athletes’ Wada retaliates by barring US from key committees The World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) is facing a crisis after the US government defaulted on ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Meta's new hate speech rules allow users to call LGBTQ people mentally ill
Meta will allow its billions of social media users to accuse people of being mentally ill based on their sexuality or gender identity.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
Meta Now Lets Users Say Gay and Trans People Have ‘Mental Illness’
Meta rolled out a number of changes to its “Hateful Conduct” policy Tuesday as part of a sweeping overhaul of its approach toward content moderation.Wired - Jan. 7 -
Pentagon reaches historic settlement with LGBTQ+ veterans
The Pentagon has reached a historic legal settlement with more than 35,000 LGBTQ+ veterans that would create "new and simpler processes to obtain updated discharge records and potential upgrades to ...CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Zendaya and Tom Holland might be engaged – and of course people are being normal about it
Zendaya appeared on the Golden Globes red carpet wearing a diamond the size of a Quality Street chocolate. Cue internet hysteria. What is it about Tom Holland and Zendaya? No really, please tell ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
Musk asks his followers if the US 'should liberate the people of Britain from their tyrannical government'
Tech billionaire Elon Musk on Monday asked his followers on the social platform X, which he owns, if the U.S. “should liberate the people of Britain from their tyrannical government.” “America ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
$119 billion of U.S. government debt to be issued this week, raising questions about demand
A total of $119 billion in U.S. government debt issuance is about to drop this week through Wednesday, pushed forward due to Thursday’s abbreviated session for bond traders as the country marks the ...MarketWatch - Jan. 6 -
Pentagon agrees to historic legal settlement with LGBTQ+ veterans
If approved by a federal judge, the agreement means the military would help thousands of veterans seek honorable discharges.CBS News - Jan. 6 -
Elon Musk asks if America should 'liberate the people of Britain' in tirade against UK government
The tech billionaire and key advisor to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has taken to social media to air his grievances with the British government.CNBC - Jan. 6