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Could a Capital One, Discover merger benefit customers?
Shareholders for Capital One and Discover are voting on a proposed merger that could shift the credit card industry. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.CBS News - 1h -
Musk gatecrashes OpenAI restructuring
Ongoing operatic rivalry between billionaire and OpenAI chief Sam Altman remains major subtextFinancial Times - Feb. 11 -
Some Laid-Off Meta Staff Cry Foul as Pushback Spotlights Meta’s Harsher Side
Meta’s just the latest big tech company to lay off staff. But it may have handled things indelicately—and staff who were let go as part of a culling of “low performers” claim they’re high achievers.Inc. - 6d -
How Trump Uses Language to Attack the Idea of Transgender Identity
Using words like “maiming” and “junk science,” the directives try to portray trans people as lacking honesty and integrity, and thus unworthy of legal rights.The New York Times - Feb. 11 -
France’s language tests for foreigners seeking citizenship defeat French people
Native speakers found to struggle with exams coming in under stricter rules for those who want to stay in country . Europe live – latest updates The French government has been accused of ...The Guardian - 4d -
China berates US for changing state department language on Taiwan
US state department last week removed line from fact sheet saying ‘We do not support Taiwan independence’. China has called on the United States to “correct its mistakes” after a statement that ...The Guardian - 1d -
Democrat: Vance used 'same language' as Hitler did to 'justify' Holocaust
Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.) criticized Vice President Vance for the rhetoric he used during his address to European leaders last week during the Munich Security Conference. “He was talking about ...The Hill - 7h -
Trump says he’s in ‘no rush’ to develop Gaza
President Trump on Sunday said that he is not rushed to develop Gaza, arguing that building there will bring Middle East stability after he announced a plan for an American takeover of the war-torn ...The Hill - Feb. 10 -
Urban congregations put their faith in development projects
Demographic changes and costs are making religious groups reinvent places of worshipFinancial Times - Feb. 11 -
A Promising New Development for Millions of People With Liver Disease
Recent research suggests that a new approach could help even patients with advanced forms of fatty liver disease.The New York Times - Feb. 11 -
Trump announces 'reciprocal' tariffs on U.S. trade partners
President Trump announced plans for what he termed "fair and reciprocal" tariffs on U.S. trade partners. The president signed a memorandum calling for a country-by-country report determining if the ...NBC News - 5d -
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Kim Kardashian’s Skims Is Partnering With Nike on a New Brand
The Inc. 5000 shapewear and apparel brand previously collaborated with The North Face.Inc. - 3h -
South African president alludes to Trump's threat in speech to the nation: 'We will not be bullied'
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa appeared to respond to threats from U_S_ counterpart Donald Trump by saying in his annual speech to the nation that his country would “not be bullied.”ABC News - Feb. 6 -
Central African Republic’s Trump-style memecoin crashes after launch
‘$CAR’ crypto token plunges in value amid concerns over project’s authenticityFinancial Times - Feb. 11 -
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Glencore held talks over sale of multibillion-dollar African copper mines
Potential disposals in DR Congo and Kazakhstan could be biggest by Swiss miner since Gary Nagle took charge in 2021Financial Times - 4d -
White South Africans gather in support of Trump and his claims that they are victims of racism
Some white South Africans have showed support for President Donald Trump and gathered at the U.S. Embassy in Pretoria to claim they are victims of racism by their own governmentABC News - 3d -
Black, atheist and unapologetic: the rise of secularism in African American communities
More Black people are leaving religion, challenging tradition and redefining community. In 2015, Mandisa Thomas faced a harrowing confrontation while tabling for Black Nonbelievers Inc, a ...The Guardian - 3d -
South African Imam and Gay Rights Advocate is Shot Dead
Muhsin Hendricks was credited by some as being the world’s first openly gay imam and helped Muslims reconcile their faith with their sexual orientation.The New York Times - 1d -
KEF Q Series Concerto Meta Review: Sweet Sound All Around
KEF’s loaded Concerto speakers pack warm and silky sound with bass to spare.Wired - Feb. 9 -
Arm shares rise on report that Meta will buy its first chip
Arm shares rose 5% after a Thursday report that it was developing its own chip and that it had secured Meta as one of its first customers.CNBC - 5d -
Arm looks to launch its own chip after landing Meta contract
Plan represents move away from SoftBank-owned group licensing its chip blueprints to firms such as Apple and Nvidia. The British semiconductor designer Arm is reportedly planning to launch its own ...The Guardian - 4d -
Zuckerberg's political pivot targets Apple, puts Meta staffers on edge
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's actions to curry favor with the president have rattled employees, but people familiar with his efforts say there's a clear strategy.CNBC - 4d -
Meta failing to curb spread of many deepfake celebrity images on Facebook
Meta appears unable to keep up with the spread of sexualized, deepfake images of stars including Miranda Cosgrave and Scarlett Johansson on Facebook.CBS News - 1d -
Meta plans underwater internet cable stretching across globe
It is the latest move from Meta to invest more in global connectivity rather than its apps.BBC News - 1d -
Meta plans to link US and India with world’s longest undersea cable project
Project Waterworth, which involves cable longer than Earth’s circumference, to also reach South Africa and Brazil. Meta has announced plans to build the world’s longest underwater cable project, ...The Guardian - 1d -
Elon Musk’s DOGE Is Working on a Custom Chatbot Called GSAi
The chatbot is part of Elon Musk and President Donald Trump’s ambitions to use AI and other technologies to cut costs and modernize the US government.Wired - Feb. 7 -
Poor customer service hitting trust in UK tax authority
Both individuals and most businesses have lost faith in HMRC, spending watchdog findsFinancial Times - Feb. 10 -
Rockwell Automation crushes profit estimates but says customers are still cautious
Rockwell’s numbers eased investor concerns after the company missed sales estimates in three of the last six quarters.MarketWatch - Feb. 10 -
Egg prices shot up 15% in January as retailers limit customer purchases
The bird flu is still wiping out poultry flocks, leading to supply shortages. Here's when egg prices could come down, experts say.CBS News - 5d -
Arm may be on the verge of a big strategic shift — competing with its customers
Arm’s stock jumps 6% following a report saying that the company plans to debut a new chip with MetaMarketWatch - 5d -
Thames Water appeals to competition regulator over cap on customer bills
Indebted utility says Ofwat’s limit on price rises by 2030 will not support investmentFinancial Times - 4d -
Chase UK tops latest banking customer satisfaction survey
The US-owned bank beats Monzo and Starling in twice-yearly rankings for the first timeFinancial Times - 1d -
Here's how two apps are connecting Black-owned restaurants with new customers
EatOkra and Black Foodie Finder are two of the most popular apps showcasing and bringing new patrons to Black-owned businesses and Black food professionals.CNBC - 10h -
Prince documentary canceled at Netflix, singer's estate to develop new project
Netflix will no longer release a nine-hour documentary about Prince after years of production. The late singer's estate will develop its own film.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 7 -
Comedian Kevin Hart explains how he develops stand-up routines
Kevin Hart is the highest-grossing comedian today, while also starring in movies and owning several businesses, including an entertainment company and a venture capital fund.CBS News - Feb. 9 -
Trump: Palestinians wouldn't have right to return to developed Gaza
President Trump in a new interview said Palestinians would not have the right to return to the Gaza Strip if it is taken over and developed by the United States, as he has proposed. "No, they ...The Hill - Feb. 10 -
Real estate developers pile into UK student housing sector
Record number of deals in 2024 comes despite sharp fall in international student numbersFinancial Times - Feb. 11
