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Keir Starmer urged to ramp up defence spending – UK politics live
This is ‘probably one of the most alarming times for Britain’s defence since the second world war’, says Lib Dem leader Ed Davey as he calls for more spending. The Democratic Unionist Party has ...The Guardian - 3h -
Trump vows to add Black icons to proposed National Garden of American Heroes
President Trump shared plans to feature more than 10 Black historical figures in his proposed National Garden of American Heroes during a Thursday White House reception for Black History Month. ...The Hill - 16h -
2025 lapsed fan guide: Soto, trades, more
Everything you need to know about the '25 season for the fan who has been away and is looking to dive back in.ESPN - 3h -
Trump Urged to Halt Firings at the FAA
After a string of deadly plane crashes, lawmakers and union members are urging the president to protect the transportation department from further personnel cuts.The New York Times - 1d -
The 3 Best Essential Oil Diffusers (and One to Avoid)
Keep things smelling fresh with these handy home gadgets.Wired - 1d -
These Founders Are Reinventing Black Haircare
Banana fibers, recycling, and biodegradable collagen are just a few of the materials replacing plastic.Inc. - 1d -
Our guide for what to see during Frieze Los Angeles
It's the sun in the middle of L.A. art week's solar system. Here are our favorite exhibitions and events happening at Frieze and beyond.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
Black Men Smile prioritizes Black joy in bleak times
Ten years ago, Carlton Mackey, like much of the country’s Black population, was overwhelmed with media images of death, anger and unrest in the wake of Michael Brown’s killing.NBC News - 1d -
Starmer to tell Trump that UK’s Chagos deal will avoid tensions with China
PM to claim if US rejects Mauritius’s claim to own the islands, Beijing will be drawn into the regional dispute. Keir Starmer is to urge Donald Trump to recognise that a US rejection of Mauritius’s ...The Guardian - 36m -
Profits, Not D.E.I., Are Why Companies Exist
An awkward truth has become evident in the first days of the Trump administration, as many firms mute their commitments to diversity and sustainability.The New York Times - 4h -
Developing world urges rich nations to defy Trump’s ‘climate nihilism’
Poorer countries want rapid emission cuts and more financial help in face of US leader’s stance on global heating. Developing countries are calling on the rich world to defy the US president, ...The Guardian - 2d -
Need a New Roof Fast? This Company Can Help
Two industry outsiders say they’re the first to bring the roof-buying process online.Inc. - 9h -
Vladimir Putin prepares for return of western companies to Russia
President orders cabinet to give domestic producers preferential treatment as payback for sanctionsFinancial Times - 3h -
Why Did It Take a Fire for the World to Learn of Altadena’s Black Arts Legacy?
As Frieze Los Angeles shines a spotlight on art in the city, one community, long facing institutional apathy, calls for marking its memories in the public mind.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump Marks Black History Month, Even as He Disparages Value of Diversity
President Trump arrived at a packed White House celebration alongside Tiger Woods to a roaring crowd. The event came as he has eviscerated federal programs aimed at combating inequality in America.The New York Times - 13h -
A Strong Dollar Means Bargains for Americans Traveling Abroad
The dollar’s strength against the euro, the yen and other foreign currencies means bargains for U.S. travelers.The New York Times - 1d -
It’s time for Americans to withhold their taxes | Judith Levine
The point is not to deprive the government of funds. It’s to expose the regime’s criminality. Political power boils down to two things: votes and money. But when money buys presidents, senators and ...The Guardian - 1d -
USDA Layoffs Derail Projects Benefiting American Farmers
The blanket firing of Department of Agriculture scientists has thrown a host of climate science and crop projects into chaos.Wired - 23h -
Why 'Severance' would fall flat with the American workforce
While there’s no polling data asking about whether we’d be willing to become “severed,” don’t expect Americans to clamor for it any time soon.The Hill - 1h -
Is spending all day on your feet at work an occupational hazard?
Spending all day standing can take a toll on a worker’s bodyABC News - 1d -
DOGE Puts $1 Spending Limit on Government Employee Credit Cards
The restrictions are already in place at the General Services Administration along with several other agencies. Soon they’ll roll out to most of the federal government, sources say.Wired - 1d -
Meta slashes staff stock awards as group embarks on AI spending drive
Most employees will receive about 10% less equity options this yearFinancial Times - 18h -
Every hour children spend on screens raises chance of myopia, study finds
Experts warn young people should have limited use of devices and spend more time outdoors. Every hour young people spend in front of screens increases their chance of being shortsighted, ...The Guardian - 2h -
White House pushes back on criticism of Trump spending cuts
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Friday said Americans support the massive job and spending cuts President Trump has enacted across the federal government since returning to the Oval ...CBS News - 1h -
Fox News, CNN and Other Outlets Urge White House to Drop AP Ban
Dozens of major news organizations, including some conservative outlets, urged the Trump administration to stop blocking The Associated Press from press events.The New York Times - 20h -
Technology Giants: Stop Bullying Companies Into Buying Agentic AI
Instead, develop an innovative product that relieves customer pain.Inc. - 1d -
Donald Trump halting anti-bribery laws will harm, not help US companies
President’s order means a race to the bottom rigged against US, argues anti-corruption watchdog Transparency International. Bribery is not a victimless crime. Stories listing the amount paid or the ...The Guardian - 6h -
The World Is in a Polyester Crisis. One Company Is Trying to Recycle a Way Out
The European company Reju may have developed the polyester recycling technology the textile industry needs. The question is whether the world is ready for it.Wired - 6h -
Elon Musk Is Dangling a $5,000 ‘DOGE Dividend’ Check for Americans
Musk says he will “check with the President” about the plan, but DOGE has already overstated some of its savings claims.Inc. - 1d -
4 Key Policies to Lead American Renewal Through Entrepreneurship
It’s Entrepreneurship Week. Here’s how the U.S. can do better to support the innovators who strengthen local and regional economies.Inc. - 1d -
Nvidia helps launch AI platform for teaching American Sign Language
Nvidia has unveiled a new AI platform for teaching people how to use American Sign Language to help bridge communication gaps. The Signs platform is creating a validated dataset for sign language ...VentureBeat - 1d -
Trump says he's weighing giving 20% of DOGE savings to Americans
President Donald Trump revealed Wednesday that he's considering sending 20% of the money saved by the Department of Government Efficiency to Americans.CNBC - 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 - 23h -
Murphy says he believes ‘the entire American political system is corrupted by money’
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) discussed the influence of money on the political system in the U.S., implicating his own party in the corruption he said it causes. “I think the entire American ...The Hill - 18h -
ChatGPT-generated op-eds appeared in mainstream Latin American media outlets
Chinese propagandists used ChatGPT to write and translate op-eds that they successfully planted in Spanish-language news outlets last fall, researchers said Friday.NBC News - 3h -
CoD: Black Ops 6 And Warzone - How To Unlock All TMNT Melee Weapons
The Season 2 Reloaded update is live in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone , bringing a crossover event with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. This collaboration includes special ...GameSpot - 19h -
What 11 Black Voters Think About Trump’s Actions in His First Month
Many Black Americans were frustrated by the Trump administration’s targeting of D.E.I. programs. But others embraced the speed at which he moved.The New York Times - 6h -
Black Ops 6's Bullet Train Map Looks Like An Action Movie In Wild Gameplay Footage
Call of Duty's big new Season 2 Reloaded update is out now, and in addition to the TMNT collaboration and a Tony Hawk's Pro Skater tease , the update adds new multiplayer maps. One of them, ...GameSpot - 2h -
Don’t mention the war: in Germany, politicians are hiding the truth about defence spending | Paul Taylor
By centring the discourse on immigration, MPs have handed support to the far right – and hidden a ticking economic timebomb from voters. The candidates to lead Germany’s next government are ...The Guardian - 1d