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The good times are over for the world's largest ocean carriers as pricing power plummets
The world's ocean carriers, which transport global trade on giant container ships, are under pricing pressure to start 2025.CNBC - 5d -
Elon Musk’s Takeover Is Being Aided by a Trumpworld Power Couple
Stephen and Katie Miller—he's “the prime minister,” sources say; she’s DOGE’s comms guru—liaise between the White House and Elon Musk, and are centrally involved as he tears the government apart.Wired - 4d -
Fight over Trump's spending powers boosts shutdown odds
Congressional negotiators racing to avert a government shutdown next month appear to have hit a wall on the question of whether to limit President Trump’s powers to spend the money. On one side of ...The Hill - 4d -
Wife of powerful cartel boss wanted by U.S. is released from prison
Rosalinda Gonzalez is married to Nemesio Oseguera, better known as "El Mencho," leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.CBS News - 4d -
Google’s Taara Hopes to Usher in a New Era of Internet Powered by Light
The Alphabet “moonshot” project is launching a new chip to deliver high-speed internet with light instead of radio waves.Wired - 4d -
Celebrity tributes pour in for Gene Hackman: 'Powerful, subtle, brilliant'
Celebrity tributes are pouring in for Gene Hackman after the revered 95-year-old actor and his wife Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their Santa Fe, New Mexico, home.NBC News - 4d -
Police want power to release more details on some cases
Police say they want to say more about cases when accusations of a cover-up could result in violence.BBC News - 4d -
MLB power rankings: Which teams have the best young talent?
We started our countdown with the five organizations boasting the least talent age 26 and younger. Here are the five with the most.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
‘She has this power’: nun’s crucifix links Michelangelo to Velázquez
Exclusive: Bronze cast of Christ connected to Florentine artist to be sold alongside Spanish masterpiece. A precociously talented artist, scarcely out of his teens, was in 1620 commissioned to ...The Guardian - 3d -
NHL Power Rankings: Each team's fantasy hockey surprise of 2024-25
How many teams changed spots with games resuming after 4 Nations Face-Off? Plus, which players have been better or worse than expected?ESPN - 3d -
The US Solar Power Industry Is Trying to Rebrand as MAGA-Friendly
As Donald Trump rages against renewable energy, solar power is being reimagined as a symbol of American “energy dominance.”Wired - 3d -
Angie Stone was a wise singer who deeply understood the power of love and lust
The neo-soul artist, who has died aged 63, had years of experience by the time she became a star – and brought it to bear on a carnal, careworn catalogue. • News: soul singer Angie Stone dies in a ...The Guardian - 2d -
Lenovo teases solar-powered and foldable screen laptops in latest concept
Lenovo, the world's biggest PC maker, has a history of showing off imaginative concepts with some becoming reality.CNBC - 1d -
Yahoo Sports AM: MLB 26-and-under power rankings
In today's edition: MLB 26-and-under power rankings, Sixers shut down Embiid, Steph Curry dunked, two aces in one round, and more.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
MLS Power Rankings: No Messi, no problem as Miami goes No. 1
Lionel Messi didn't travel to Houston. No matter, Luis Suárez chipped in a goal and three assists to power Miami to the top of our Power Rankings.ESPN - 9h -
Trump to address Congress and nation as he tests limits of presidential power
Trump will step on to the dais at 9 p.m. ET to lay out his vision for the next four years and tout the actions taken in his first six weeks in office.ABC News - 8h -
Power struggle: will Brazil’s booming datacentre industry leave ordinary people in the dark?
While millions live with regular blackouts and limited energy, plants are being built to satisfy the global demand for digital storage and processing – piling pressure on an already fragile system ...The Guardian - 8h -
SGA powers OKC to 50th win with latest 50-piece
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander went over 50 points again and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Houston Rockets 137-128 on Monday night for their 50th win of the season.ESPN - 4h -
Trump's tariffs showcase his extraordinary presidential power — and its limitations
President Donald Trump's 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico took effect Tuesday. But actually collecting them is proving complicated.CNBC - 3h -
Ontario leader threatens to shut off power to US after tariffs on Canada
President Donald Trump's broad tariffs on imported goods from Mexico and Canada went into effect on Tuesday, along with increased duties on goods from China.ABC News - 1h -
Nick Chubb landing spots: Browns GM Andrew Berry says team does 'expect' running back to enter open market
The four-time Pro Bowl running back and Cleveland could be parting ways after seven seasonsCBS Sports - Feb. 25 -
WBB Power Rankings: JuJu Watkins, Paige Bueckers, Hannah Hidalgo & more + UConn’s Alex Karaban joins | College Basketball Power Hour
Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz & Ice Young react to all the college basketball action from last weekend and give their “Power Hour Power Rankings” of the Women’s Wooden Award favorites.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 25 -
How to watch the 2025 SAG Awards and everything else you need to know
The 2025 SAG Awards are almost here. From how to watch the ceremony to who's nominated, here's everything you need to know about the show.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 20 -
The Erinsborough asteroid attack! Now that Neighbours is doomed, it needs to end with a bang
After the Austalian soap’s previous false ending, it’s almost impossible to imagine it getting a second starry finale – or it finding a new home. This time, its farewell needs to stick. It’s always ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
The Independent Spirit Awards are today. Here’s everything you need to know
Oscar nominees like Mikey Madison, Demi Moore and Sebastian Stan will be making a stop by the beach for the Film Independent Spirit Awards where all are up for acting awardsABC News - Feb. 22 -
In foreign policy, Trump needs to be more like Reagan, less like Biden
The Biden administration's reluctance to take action against Russia in Ukraine has been criticized, while Trump's new Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has made similar rookie mistakes, potentially ...The Hill - Feb. 22 -
We need to talk about the F word (‘friction’ in enterprise, that is)
Only by bringing friction back into the conversation can we responsibly build out new technologies with growth potential and staying power.VentureBeat - Feb. 22 -
China’s private sector needs more than warm words
Reviving the nation’s animal spirits will require consistent efforts to win investors’ trustFinancial Times - Feb. 23 -
Need to attend a meeting, order groceries or book a flight? There's an 'AI agent' for that
As big tech developers race to roll out the next generation of artificial intelligence, some people are already enlisting an army of AI helpers to check off their daily to-do lists.NBC News - Feb. 23 -
Democrats need to make a compelling case to win back America
Voters have little idea what Democrats stand for, only who they stand against.The Hill - Feb. 24 -
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Do you need a measles booster shot? What to know as an outbreak spreads
A measles outbreak in the U.S. has grown to nearly 100 cases. Here's what to know about measles vaccines and those who may need a booster.CBS News - Feb. 24 -
DOGE need to be more 'targeted' and 'thoughtful' with cuts, says GOP lawmaker
Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-N.Y.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss how House Republicans plan on passing a budget resolution containing President Trump’s tax and spending priorities.NBC News - Feb. 24 -
Market froth needs to settle down, Jim Cramer says
CNBC's Jim Cramer on Monday described how he thinks froth is disrupting the market, saying trendier stocks need to cool off before others can bounce back.CNBC - Feb. 24 -
Trump needs a lesson on the Monroe Doctrine for US-Colombia relations
The decline of positive U.S. engagement in Colombia had already contributed to the spread of faux-democratic thinking and disinformation-fueled populism throughout the hemisphere.The Hill - Feb. 25 -
Democrats need to stay in the ‘arena’ to fight DOGE, says Kansas City mayor
Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas (D) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the termination of IRS workers in Kansas City as House Republicans face backlash from constituents over cuts to the federal ...NBC News - 6d -
India’s renewables sector falling far short of needed investment surge
Clean energy financing lags behind $68bn needed annually to hit ambitious climate targets, report warnsFinancial Times - 6d -
Gucci’s Fall Collection Shows Why the Brand Needs a Designer
It’s time for the brand to take some risks.The New York Times - 6d -
Half of homes need heat pump by 2040, government told
The UK's greenhouse gas emissions should fall to 13% of 1990 levels by 2040, government advisors say.BBC News - 6d
