Millions of dead people aren't getting Social Security checks, despite claims

Apple pulls data protection tool after UK government security row

Customers' photos and documents stored online will no longer be protected by end-to-end encryption.

BBC News - 6m

Jobless Claims Rise a Little, But Do Not Yet Reflect DOGE Layoffs

Unemployment claims for the week of Feb. 15 were slightly more than expected, but don’t yet reflect the aggressive efforts of Elon Musk’s group.

Inc. - 1d

Elon Musk rebuffs claims that Tesla could invest in Nissan

Japanese carmaker’s shares rise almost 10% after reports that a group wants US EV firm to put in money. Elon Musk has rebuffed the idea that Tesla could put money into the struggling carmaker ...

The Guardian - 23h

Windhorst claims Warriors ‘going against the grain' by adding Butler

ESPN analyst Brian Windhorst believes the Golden State Warriors deviated from NBA norms by trading for Jimmy Butler.

Yahoo Sports - 17h

DOGE claims credit for $4M sale of school building during Biden presidency

DOGE touted the sale of a historic Washington, D.C., property that had been boarded up for years — but the auction happened before President Trump took office.

CBS News - 15h

Arizona moves to ban AI use in reviewing medical claims

Arizona state lawmakers passed new legislation Thursday aiming to restrict the use of artificial intelligence in reviewing medical claims.

NBC News - 15h

Arizona advances bill to keep AI from rejecting medical claims

Arizona state lawmakers advanced a bill Thursday that would ban the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to deny medical claims. The Arizona House of Representatives passed the legislation 58-0, ...

The Hill - 11h

Ukraine to sign critical minerals deal ‘in the very short term’, US claims

National security adviser Mike Waltz tells conference that ‘economic partnership’ will be ‘good’ for Kyiv

Financial Times - 10h

Senate GOP to vote on its plan for Trump's agenda despite Trump backing House plan

Senate Republicans plowing ahead with their efforts to advance the first stage of their two-part package to pay for Trump's agenda despite Trump backing the House’s plan.

ABC News - 1d

Emergency Food, TB Tests and H.I.V. Drugs: Vital Health Aid Remains Frozen Despite Court Ruling

The Trump administration appears to be flouting a judge’s order pausing the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D.

The New York Times - 1d

Trump to sign more executive orders today, despite legal pushback on several of his directives

Trump is slated to sign more executive orders this afternoon. Several of his directives have already faced pushback during his first month in office.

NBC News - 20h

Senate adopts GOP budget plan in "vote-a-rama," despite Trump backing competing House plan

The Senate has adopted a slimmed-down GOP budget proposal focusing on defense, border security, and energy priorities, despite President Trump's earlier backing of a competing plan put forward by ...

CBS News - 19h

Kennedy Center says J6 Prison Choir is not a 'confirmed event,' despite what Steve Bannon says

The Kennedy Center downplays CPAC comments from longtime Trump ally Steve Bannon that a choir composed of Jan. 6 rioters will perform at the Kennedy Center.

Los Angeles Times - 11h

EastEnders gets ratings bump for 'flawless' live episode

The show, which saw viewers vote for two storylines for the first time, received praise from critics.

BBC News - 19h

Do Elon Musk and His Father Get Along?

Errol Musk questioned his son’s parenting ability on a podcast, but said that his comments had been taken out of context and that they were on good terms.

The New York Times - 12h

Betty White is getting her own postage stamp

Legendary TV icon Betty White will be honored in March with a stamp, the U.S. Postal Service announced.

CBS News - 7h

Once off the table, bills to charge women who get abortions with murder get votes before failing

Abortion rights groups fear punishment for women who have abortions and governments tracking pregnancies

ABC News - 1d

2 women an a child among 4 people killed in explosion at a house in northwestern Syria

Syrian first responders say some unexploded ordnance blew up inside a home in the country's northwest, killing four people, including two women and a child

ABC News - 1d

Argentina court drops charges against three people over Liam Payne death

Charges of criminal negligence dropped against three key defendants over death of British singer in October. A court in Argentina has dropped charges of criminal negligence against three of the ...

The Guardian - 1d

Court drops charges against 3 people tied to the death of singer Liam Payne

A court in Argentina has dropped charges of criminal negligence against three of the five people indicted in connection with the death of Liam Payne, the former One Direction singer who fell from a ...

ABC News - 1d

We asked the people of Gaza how they saw their future – this is what we found | Nils Mallock

Support for Hamas is declining – no obvious alternative has emerged, but our poll shows there are reasons to be hopeful. Nils Mallock is research fellow at the XCEPT research group at King’s ...

The Guardian - 22h

Republicans consider cuts and work requirements for Medicaid, jeopardizing care for millions

Republicans are weighing billions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid, jeopardizing health care coverage for some of the 80 million U.S. adults and children enrolled in the safety net program

ABC News - 3d

FireAid distributes first $50 million to L.A. wildfire relief groups

These grants coming from the massive benefit concert in January will prioritize immediate recovery services for displaced residents, workers, small-business owners and first responders.

Los Angeles Times - 3d

HP to Buy Humane, Maker of the Ai Pin, for $116 Million

Humane, which marketed its Ai Pin as the next big thing after smartphones, had raised $240 million from investors, including OpenAI’s Sam Altman. The pin will be discontinued.

The New York Times - 3d

Inside MrBeast’s $100K, 100 Million View NBA All-Star Stunt

YouTube powerhouse MrBeast’s viral stunt in the middle of Sunday’s NBA All-Star Tournament has already earned the league more than 100 million views on its own social channels, in the latest ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Google agrees to pay Italy $340 million to settle a tax evasion investigation

Italian prosecutors say they are seeking to drop a tax evasion investigation against Google after the tech giant agreed to pay a 326 million euro ($340 million) settlement

ABC News - 2d

IRS layoffs underway around the country as millions prepare to file taxes

The IRS has begun laying off more than 6,000 new and newly promoted employees across the country as part of the push to slash the federal government, sources say.

ABC News - 1d

Court Approves $795 Million Debt Deal for Spirit Airlines

A U.S. Bankruptcy Judge approved the Spirit Airlines’ restructuring proposal.

Inc. - 1d

Trump administration ends TPS protections for half a million Haitians

The decision means Haitians would lose work permits and could be eligible to be removed from the country by August.

CBS News - 22h

Musubi, AI content moderation startup, raises $5 million in seed funding

Musubi, a startup that uses AI to moderate online content, raised $5 million in a seed round.

CNBC - 20h

AI vs. endpoint attacks: What security leaders must know to stay ahead

Why enterprises must embrace an AI-first strategy that unifies endpoint, identity and network security within a zero-trust framework.

VentureBeat - 1d

National Gallery of Australia says it covered Palestinian flags on tapestry after security assessment

Critics say NGA decision ‘is nothing less than a disgraceful act of censorship’ that is ‘rooted in political cowardice’. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking ...

The Guardian - 1d

Europe must secure Ukraine's future if US won't, ex-Army head says

Sir Nick Carter says "others are going to have to step up to the plate" if the US does not want to.

BBC News - 22h

Europe Vows to Step Up Baltic Sea Security After a New Cable Break

The bloc announced new steps to prevent threats to undersea lines after Sweden discovered damage to one east of Gotland island.

The New York Times - 19h

How a national-security review made AppLovin America’s hottest stock — and its founders billionaires

Who says government can’t create wealth? CFIUS, an obscure panel playing an increasing market role, blocked the sale of AppLovin years before a stock-market bonanza.

MarketWatch - 11h

Thanks to Trump, Saudi Arabia Gets a Big Week in Diplomacy

Riyadh is hosting U.S., Russian and Arab officials for high-stakes talks on Ukraine and Gaza, more proof of its regional clout and warm relations with President Trump.

The New York Times - 1d

WATCH: Hamish the Scottish Highland calf gets the zoomies at Nashville Zoo

The seven-week-old Scottish Highland calf at the Nashville Zoo seemed light on his feet during his first day in public.

ABC News - 1d

Identity is the breaking point — get it right or zero trust fails

It’s on security leaders to shift their security strategies to better fight against identity-driven attacks.

VentureBeat - 1d

TikTok's top artist Yeri Mua gets real on immigration, Bellakath beef

The reggaeton mexa star spoke with De Los during the U.S. leg of her Traka Tour.

Los Angeles Times - 1d

Stop Telling Job Seekers That Networking Will Get Them a Job

Why not just tell job seekers to ask everyone they know to give them $10,000?

Inc. - 23h

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