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Here's how Trump can still win in Ukraine
Team Trump is struggling to find a solution to the war in Ukraine, with President Trump refusing to blame Putin and instead placing blame on Ukraine and NATO, despite a Quinnipiac University Poll ...The Hill - Feb. 25 -
How Starmer can tread the Trump tightrope
Also in this week’s newsletter, delivering the skills needed to power an infrastructure boomFinancial Times - 6d -
How The Power of 3s Can Improve Your Communication
Third times a charm isn’t just a saying, it’s a hint. Good things come in threes.Inc. - 4d -
How Trump can strengthen the US Navy
The idea of the Shipyard Accountability and Workforce Support plan is to allow the Navy and its shipbuilders more flexibility in how they spend money.The Hill - 2d -
How test-time scaling unlocks hidden reasoning abilities in small language models (and allows them to outperform LLMs)
A 1B small language model can beat a 405B large language model in reasoning tasks if provided with the right test-time scaling strategy.VentureBeat - Feb. 21 -
How a small-time drug bust ignited a feud between police and a Catholic hospital
Convinced a suspect was hiding evidence, police in Ohio ordered doctors at Mercy Health-Lorain Hospital to search his body cavity. The doctors refused.NBC News - Feb. 23 -
Commentary: How exuberant, ambitious operas in L.A. score big despite small casts and modest budgets
Los Angeles is in the midst of a de facto chamber opera festival with productions across the region tackling the social and political issues of the moment.Los Angeles Times - 6d -
Balatro's Confusing Rating Finally Changed, Leads To Europe Changing How It Rates Gambling Games
The PEGI board has announced that it has reversed its decision to classify Balatro with a PEGI 18 rating and will instead have a PEGI 12 rating. The game has a E10+ rating in North America, making ...GameSpot - Feb. 24 -
Trump needs a "designated survivor" for speech to Congress. Here's how it works.
With members of the presidential line of succession in the Capitol for President Trump's speech to the joint session of Congress, a designated survivor will be named to stay away in case of a ...CBS News - 2d -
How to watch, stream Trump's address to the joint session of Congress tonight
President Donald Trump is set to address a joint session of Congress on Tuesday -- his first speech to Congress of his second term.ABC News - 1d -
Trump's speeches to Congress: How long has he spoken?
President Trump could speak for well over an hour when he addresses lawmakers in the Capitol on Tuesday, with a betting line set at one hour and 24.5 minutes, as he seeks to tout his recent actions ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump is making his big speech to Congress. Here’s how to watch.
Tuesday night’s speech will be President Donald Trump’s first televised prime-time address since he returned to office six weeks ago.Politico - 1d -
How an American takeover could change James Bond forever
Long-serving masterminds Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson give creative control to Amazon.BBC News - Feb. 20 -
A.I. Is Changing How Silicon Valley Builds Start-Ups
Tech start-ups typically raised huge sums to hire armies of workers and grow fast. Now artificial intelligence tools are making workers more productive and spurring tales of “tiny team” success.The New York Times - Feb. 20 -
Heat pumps and EVs – how to fight climate change from home
The government has been told that the public will need to change how we drive and heat our homes.BBC News - Feb. 26 -
Here’s how the new Alexa+ could change the price of Amazon Prime
Amazon revealed its $19.99 Alexa+ service, which will tap generative AI to perform more advanced tasks. Prime members won’t have to pay extra for it — for now.MarketWatch - Feb. 26 -
How Trump’s Changes to U.S. Gender Policy Could Affect Your Passport
President Trump’s order abolishing the “X” marker and recognizing only birth sex has caused confusion and anxiety for trans, intersex and gender-nonconforming travelers.The New York Times - Feb. 27 -
Republican Men and Women Are Changing Their Minds About How Women Should Behave
The men and women of the G.O.P. are changing their minds about how men and women should behave.The New York Times - 6d -
Monster Hunter Wilds - How To Change Your Character's Appearance
Are you wondering about how to change your character's appearance in Monster Hunter Wilds well after you've started the campaign? Yes, it's quite possible to alter your character's looks so you ...GameSpot - 5d -
Americans say Trump changing how government works, but divide on workforce cuts
Ukraine also brings divisions; Trump's immigration efforts rate well, but many look for more inflation focus.CBS News - 3d -
How One Athlete’s Simple Act of Kindness Changed a Teenager’s Life
Jim Marquardt was lacking direction. Then he wrote a letter to the St. Louis Blues goalie Mike Liut.The New York Times - 3d -
How free agency and player approval for trades have changed recruiting in the NWSL
The NWSL's new CBA does something no other American sports league has tried: total free agency and no trades without player permission.ESPN - 1d -
150 Years of Change: How Old Photos, Recaptured, Reveal a Shifting Climate
In the heart of Utah’s Uinta Mountains, a team of scientists is re-creating historical pictures to study how much, and how quickly, ecosystems are changing.The New York Times - 1d -
How Warriors' playoff seed ambitions have changed amid hot streak
Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski and coach Steve Kerr told 95.7 The Game’s about Golden State’s newfound playoff-seeding ambitions on Wednesday.Yahoo Sports - 17h -
Trump asks Congress to criminalize "sex changes on children" and for a "Golden Dome" defense shield
In President Trump's address on Tuesday night, he asked Congress to ban and criminalize "sex changes on children." He also pivoted to the military, shouting out Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth ...CBS News - 1d -
Trump doubles down on tariffs in address to Congress; Administration may change GDP calculation
President Trump reinforced his decision to impose tariffs against Mexico, Canada and China during his address to Congress Tuesday night. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger has more on that ...CBS News - 20h -
How do we defend free speech – without falling prey to extremism? | Kenneth Roth
JD Vance says Europe should not shun far-right parties. He seems to have forgotten 1933, but hits a key conundrum. In his speech last week at the Munich Security Conference, JD Vance pressed ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Flavor Flav objects after getting name-checked in Congress: 'Don't drag me into negative politics'
Flavor Flav is attempting to stop the clock when it comes to lawmakers name-checking him in Congress. "I voted against the budget yesterday, not because I'm not for decreasing taxes, but because ...The Hill - 6d -
'We are just getting started': Trump touts his agenda in major speech to Congress
Donald Trump assessed his presidency as a ringing success during his first address to a joint session of Congress since he reclaimed the White House in January.NBC News - 1d -
'Getting them out fast': Trump asks Congress to send him funds to advance deportation
During his first speech before Congress of his second term, President Donald Trump discussed border patrol protection, the recent signing of the Laken Riley Act, and his proposed request to ...NBC News - 1d -
FirstFT: Trump declares ‘we are just getting started’ in longest address to Congress in modern times
Also in today’s newsletter, China sets out ambitious growth target and Arab states present alternate Gaza planFinancial Times - 1d -
Trump is tearing up the transatlantic alliance. Can Starmer’s US visit change the weather?
As the US president turns on allies and embraces Russia, can the UK prime minister persuade Trump to listen to Europe’s concerns. Europe live – latest updates In November 1940, Winston ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Yankees change infamous facial hair policy: Players can now have 'well-groomed beards,' Hal Steinbrenner says
Hal Steinbrenner is making a change to his father's longstanding appearance policyCBS Sports - Feb. 21 -
Trump’s ‘Gulf of America’ debacle is no joke – this is how authoritarians get started
The move has disturbing historical precedents, and retaliation against the Associated Press signals more restrictions to come. Last week, the Associated Press sued White House officials for ...The Guardian - Feb. 26 -
No pain, all gain: how to get stronger and build more muscle
Hitting the gym will make you fitter and happier, but not all strength work is equal. Here are the smart choices to make – with weights and without – for all ages . Gym culture is changing. Once ...The Guardian - 4d -
Welcome to the Zero Sum Era. Now How Do We Get Out?
Zero-sum thinking has spread like a mind virus, from geopolitics to pop culture.The New York Times - 3d -
Can Moldova – population 2.4m – show the world how to stand up to Putin?
The tiny former Soviet republic’s determination not to be cowed by the Kremlin could provide a template for the west on how to hold back the tide of subversion and corruption. How can a democracy ...The Guardian - Feb. 23 -
How Can Europe Talk to Trump? Macron Tries Flattery, and Gentle Resistance.
Emmanuel Macron, the French president, epitomized how the continent’s leaders are trying to navigate President Trump’s increasingly hostile administration.The New York Times - Feb. 25 -
1 in 5 Americans are 'doom spending' — here's how that can backfire
"Doom spending," or spending money despite economic and geopolitical worries, is an increasingly common way to cope with stress.CNBC - 6d
