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Google Calendar Deletes Black History Month, Pride and Other Cultural Events
The Silicon Valley giant said it made the change last year because it was difficult to keep up with every occasion, but some users questioned the decision.The New York Times - 3h -
Myanmar bids to put traditional thanakha face powder on UN heritage list to boost cultural profile
While supporters and opponents of Myanmar’s military government are engaged in a bloody civil war, both sides can celebrate something worthy: the use of thanakha, a yellowish-white paste made from ...ABC News - 9h -
ConverzAI bags $16M for virtual recruiters that deliver 30% efficiency boost for enterprises
AI-driven virtual recruiters handle key elements of the hiring process, including sourcing, engaging candidates, screening and placement.VentureBeat - 1d -
Myanmar Refugees’ Dreams of Living in America Dashed by Trump Orders
President Trump’s moves to pause refugee resettlement, freeze foreign aid and suspend funds to promote democracy have added more chaos to one of the world’s most urgent humanitarian crises.The New York Times - 3h -
How Trump is reshaping the Kennedy Center, moving away from "woke culture"
President Trump is changing the composition of the Kennedy Center's board — and wants to change the types of performances the center shows.CBS News - 6h -
Arizona businesswoman launches bid for governor
GOP businesswoman Karrin Taylor Robson announced on Wednesday that she’s launching a bid for Arizona governor in 2026, ending speculation over her next moves. “President Trump is back in the White ...The Hill - 12h -
Alibaba’s stock gets boost from reported Apple Intelligence partnership
Shares of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba rose in premarket trade after reports it’s partnering with Apple to roll out artificial-intelligence features for phones sold in China.MarketWatch - 16h -
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Google Calendar removes Black History Month, Pride and other cultural events
Company says listed holidays were not ‘sustainable’ for its model as tech firms roll back diversity efforts. Google ’s online and mobile calendars are no longer including references to Black ...The Guardian - 1d -
UN announces death in Yemeni prison of aid worker detained by Houthis
The U.N. food agency says one of its staffers detained last month by the Houthis has died in prisonABC News - 1d -
DuPont’s stock jumps as earnings beat estimates, boosted by semiconductor recovery and AI
DuPont cited continued recovery in semiconductor demand, driven primarily by AI-technology applications and stronger demand in China, for its results.MarketWatch - 1d -
Urban congregations put their faith in development projects
Demographic changes and costs are making religious groups reinvent places of worshipFinancial Times - 1d -
NIH Funding Cuts Appear to Draw on Heritage Foundation Report That Blasts ‘DEI Staff’
In its notice outlining the large cut in university funding, the US National Institutes of Health seems to draw on a report from a conservative think tank that denounces the “political left.”Wired - 2d -
With Switch 2 Coming, Nintendo Explains Why It Must Go Beyond Traditional Games
2025 is shaping up to be a big year for Nintendo, as the Mario company is launching a highly anticipated new system, the Switch 2 . But the company isn't going to rely only on traditional hardware ...GameSpot - 2d -
Maeda can face Bayern Munich as Celtic win bid to reduce ban
Celtic winger Daizen Maeda is free to face Bayern Munich in Wednesday's Champions League play-off first leg after a two-match ban was reduced.BBC News - 2d -
Ecuador’s President Faces Runoff After Falling Short in Re-Election Bid
President Daniel Noboa, who is known for his aggressive law-and-order policies, failed to win a majority of votes in his re-election bid on Sunday.The New York Times - 2d -
Ye's website is selling swastika shirts after boosting its profile with Super Bowl ad
The website of rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, used a Super Bowl commercial to send people to his website which is selling T-shirts emblazoned with a swastika.NBC News - 2d -
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Sabres Trio Listed On TSN’s Trade Bait Board
The NHL may see more consequential deals during the break for the 4-Nation Face-Off and after a series of trades early this month, several contenders may be checking in with the Buffalo Sabres to ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Host of pop culture podcast talks Beyoncé's Grammy wins, new book
Ira Madison III is a TV writer and author known for his cultural critiques. He also has a pop culture podcast called "Keep It." Madison talks about his first book "Pure Innocent Fun" and the latest ...CBS News - 2d -
Polar heritage sites are slipping into the sea – but can one island live forever online?
On Qikiqtaruk, off Canada’s Yukon coast, scientists are wielding virtual-reality cameras, 3D models and digital archives to protect the island’s history and culture before it disappears. . It was ...The Guardian - 2d -
Reform Isas to boost UK economic growth
It is high time the tax system encouraged more economically productive behaviour than parking funds in a cash accountFinancial Times - 2d -
Bo-Kaap: the candy-coloured corner of Cape Town facing tourism v heritage dilemma
Some locals in picturesque district of Bo-Kaap are fed up with influx of visitors, and worry about impact of gentrification. . After Table Mountain, the candy-coloured houses of Bo-Kaap have become ...The Guardian - 2d -
Connor Bedard Climbs Higher on Teenager Points List
Connor Bedard just continues to produce offensively on his recent tear.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Kurds in the new Syria want to preserve the cultural rights they gained in years of war
Kurds in Syria were marginalized during five decades of Assad family rule, with many denied citizenship and wrongly described as ArabsABC News - 3d -
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These 2 seasonal stock-market patterns could give your portfolio a boost
Investors take notice of the presidential cycle and years ending in ‘5.’MarketWatch - 4d -
Canada’s trade minister visits Brussels in bid to boost mutual commerce
Move comes after Donald Trump threatened both with tariffsFinancial Times - 4d -
Trump at the Super Bowl: how the NFL’s culture war ended in surrender
Trump’s attendance at the Super Bowl on Sunday in New Orleans stands to offer more evidence that the sporting climate has shifted from resistance to acceptance. As a 2016 presidential candidate and ...The Guardian - 4d -
Delaware Law Has Entered the Culture War
Elon Musk has helped bring an esoteric debate around the Delaware Chancery Court to a national stage. Now Dropbox and Meta are contemplating moving their incorporation away from the state.The New York Times - 4d -
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On my radar: Sharon Van Etten’s cultural highlights
The US singer-songwriter on the Cure, The Bear, neighbourhood restaurants and spiritual solace. Born in New Jersey in 1981, singer-songwriter Sharon Van Etten has released seven studio albums, ...The Guardian - 4d -
The USAID Shutdown Puts Millions of African Lives at Risk
HIV research programs have been halted, and many treatment clinics are still closed, despite a waiver for “life-saving” humanitarian aid.Wired - 4d -
Canada and Philippines are in final negotiations for defense pact to boost joint military exercises
The Canadian ambassador says his country and the Philippines are in the final stages of negotiating a key defense pact that will allow their forces to hold larger military drillsABC News - 4d -
Europe’s biggest vet group considers London listing
EQT-backed IVC Evidensia could float as soon as next year, delivering one of the Square Mile’s biggest listings for yearsFinancial Times - 4d -
Environmental justice staff put on leave at EPA
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Environmental justice staff put on leave at EPA The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has put more than 160 workers who ...The Hill - 5d -
Google’s holiday ad boost can’t ease AI letdown fears
Google’s digital ad sales continued to grow at a healthy clip during the holiday season, but that wasn’t enough to offset investors’ worries about whether its big bet on artificial intelligence ...ABC News - Feb. 5
