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Democrats demand Trump nominee commit to Fed independence
US president’s pick to head Council of Economic Advisers has argued the central bank is at odds with US constitutionFinancial Times - Feb. 24 -
Macron ‘turning point’ on Ukraine lacks Trump commitments
French president to be followed by British PM in seeking support for US ‘backstop’ in postwar UkraineFinancial Times - Feb. 25 -
Trump's commitment to Ukraine peace is sincere - PM
As the PM was speaking, Trump attacked European leaders' Ukraine stance, asking "what are they thinking?"BBC News - 2d -
Commentary: 'Captain America: Brave New World' is a political thriller that shies away from politics. Why it feels like a step backward
In 'Captain America: Brave New World,' Sam Wilson talks about the pressure of wondering if he'll ever be enough. The same question applies to the movie.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 19 -
Utah runs away from Arizona State in 2nd half, earn first win under interim coach Eilert, 99-73
Ezra Ausar scored 25 points and Utah put up 58 points in the second half to pull away from Arizona State to earn its first win under interim coach Josh Eilert, 99-73ABC News - 4d -
State Dept. says some life-saving efforts spared from massive USAID cuts
The State Department said it would keep funding life-saving treatments for diseases like HIV, malaria and tuberculosis while ending over 90% of its contracts.CBS News - 6d -
China retaliates with additional tariffs of up to 15% on some U.S. goods from March 10
China announced Tuesday it would impose additional tariffs of up to 15% on some U.S. goods from March 10 and restrict exports to 15 U.S. companies.CNBC - 2d -
Jane Fonda: A Hollywood legend with some fascinating property purchases— from Atlanta to L.A.
Although Fonda has called L.A. home for the past 15 years, her road to SAG Awards history actually began in New York City.MarketWatch - 1d -
Shein profits slump in fresh challenge to long-planned London IPO
Competition from Temu adds to pressure on fast-fashion group’s valuation as it seeks approval for UK listingFinancial Times - Feb. 23 -
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 - 6d -
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 - 5d -
From ‘salam’ shower gel to ‘ethnic’ bedding, firms want to celebrate Ramadan. But some can’t even spell ‘iftar’ | Nadeine Asbali
The religious festival is a month of fasting, prayer and community – not consuming and comparing ourselves with one another. Nadeine Asbali is the author of Veiled Threat: On being visibly Muslim ...The Guardian - 5d -
Apple commits to $500bn US investment and promises 20,000 new jobs
The iPhone giant's $500bn investment plan includes a new factory in Texas, as well as money spent on suppliers.BBC News - Feb. 24 -
Starmer commits to raise UK defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027
Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the U.K. will raise defense spending to 2.5% of gross domestic product by 2027ABC News - Feb. 25 -
Trump's NATO nominee commits to alliance, despite MAGA opponents
President Trump’s nominee for ambassador to NATO expressed a commitment to the alliance during his confirmation hearing on Tuesday, despite Trump allies — including Elon Musk — calling for a U.S. ...The Hill - 1d -
Powerful quantum computers in years not decades, says Microsoft
It says a new chip it has created could end up being as important a breakthrough as the semiconductor.BBC News - Feb. 19 -
Gabby Windey of ‘Traitors’ Walks Into a Lesbian Bar
They’re all Gabby Windey, the reality television star whose latest turn is on the cult hit “The Traitors.”The New York Times - Feb. 20 -
The 20 Best Barefoot Shoes for Running or Walking (2025)
Our favorite zero-drop, minimalist footwear will let you feel the ground beneath your feet.Wired - Feb. 23 -
University of California employees walk off jobs
Thousands of employees with the University of California (UC) are walking off the jobs as two unions and the university have been unable to reach a deal, potentially affecting research and hospital ...The Hill - Feb. 27 -
Trump walks back Zelenskyy "dictator" comments
President Trump on Thursday appeared to walk back comments he made about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy being a "dictator." During an Oval Office meeting with U.K. Prime Minister Starmer, ...CBS News - 6d -
Microsoft to shut down video-calling pioneer Skype
Tech giant to retire service it acquired for $8.5bn after being overtaken by upstarts such as WhatsApp, Telegram and ZoomFinancial Times - 6d -
Winning Her Heart by ‘Walking a Thousand Miles for Love’
Emma Gray and Adam Chadroff’s romance grew stronger during the pandemic when Mr. Chadroff would walk from his Manhattan apartment to Ms. Gray’s place in Brooklyn several times a week to see her.The New York Times - 5d -
Watch: Moment Zelensky walks out of White House
The president ignored the questions that were shouted as he was leaving the White House.BBC News - 5d -
Geraldo Rivera: Zelensky walked into Oval Office 'ambush'
Media pundit Geraldo Rivera weighed in on the heated meeting between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, saying during an interview that Kyiv’s leader walked into an Oval ...The Hill - 5d -
UK competition watchdog drops Microsoft-OpenAI probe
Digital rights campaigners say it shows the regulator has given into Big Tech and been "defanged."BBC News - 23h -
With contract extension, Aaron Boone commits to two more seasons in the high-stakes, high-pressure role of Yankees manager
"I don’t like that we haven’t won a championship yet. That bothers me,” Boone told reporters Thursday in Florida.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 20 -
A Boston man spent decades behind bars for a murder he didn't commit; now he's helping others
Boston's James Watson spent decades behind bars for a murder he didn't commit.CBS News - Feb. 27 -
Chiefs’ Travis Kelce commits to play in 2025: ‘Got a real bad taste in my mouth’
Kansas City star tight end returning to play in 2025 Kelce confirmed return with tweet to ESPN pundit Kansas City Chiefs star tight end Travis Kelce is returning to the field next season.. ...The Guardian - 6d -
Aid to Kyiv being reviewed to ensure country is ‘committed’ to goal of peace deal – as it happened
This live coverage has ended. You can find all of the latest US politics stories here . . Donald Trump will lay out his priorities tomorrow evening in a prime-time speech to Congress, his first ...The Guardian - 2d -
Microsoft’s New Majorana 1 Processor Could Transform Quantum Computing
The processor uses qubits that can be measured without error and are resistant to outside interference, which the company says marks a “transformative leap toward practical quantum computing.”Wired - Feb. 22 -
The research note that’s raising eyebrows: Microsoft reportedly is cancelling data-center leases.
Is Microsoft starting to have doubts after artificial-intelligence demand?MarketWatch - Feb. 24 -
Macron walks tightrope with Trump as he makes Europe's case on Ukraine
As the first European leader to visit Trump since his inauguration, Macron navigated potentially testing talks.BBC News - Feb. 25 -
Best Tested Walking Pads (2025): Sperax, WalkingPad, Egofit
These compact walking pads fit under your desk and make staying active so much easier.Wired - Feb. 25 -
How Walking App WeWard Scored Venus Williams as an Investor
Why the seven-time Grand Slam champ and serial entrepreneur is backing a startup that bills itself as the Duolingo of walking.Inc. - Feb. 26 -
U.S. officials walk back plans to stop culling poultry for bird flu
USDA officials said there are "no anticipated changes" to the policy for killing flocks with sick birds.CBS News - Feb. 26 -
Microsoft calls on Trump to loosen AI chip export restrictions
Microsoft is calling on the Trump administration to loosen Biden-era restrictions on artificial intelligence (AI) chip exports that it argues could undermine U.S. leadership on the technology. The ...The Hill - Feb. 27 -
Microsoft urges Trump to rethink AI chip export controls
Company president Brad Smith warns the new rules will force American allies to buy Chinese productsFinancial Times - 6d -
Microsoft criticises CMA over ‘fundamental mistake’ in UK cloud probe
Tech group says antitrust regulator has ignored how AI is reshaping the tech industryFinancial Times - 6d