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Jofra Archer may yet help England’s pace ploy in India and Australia Tests | Ali Martin
Return of fast bowler to this year’s Test series may allow England’s failed strategy in Pakistan to come good. England arrived in Pakistan thinking pace was the play, but they left with masala ...The Guardian - 3d -
US may exclude government spending from GDP, obscuring effect of Doge cuts
Howard Lutnick’s remarks echo Elon Musk, who says government spending doesn’t create value for US economy. US politics live – latest updates Howard Lutnick, the US commerce secretary, said on ...The Guardian - 3d -
As Social Security plans to cut about 7,000 workers, some experts worry that may affect benefits
The Social Security Administration has announced new efforts to bring down costs. Plans to cut staff have prompted concerns from some experts.CNBC - 3d -
Social media’s gut feeling is all wrong: there is no fast track to a healthy microbiome | Natasha May
A diet high in fibre from different food sources is far more effective for maintaining a healthy gut than supplements and online fads, experts say. The emerging evidence of how our gut microbiomes ...The Guardian - 2d -
Trump’s FDA pick made his name by bashing the medical establishment. Soon he may be leading it
Food and Drug Administration nominee Dr. Marty Makary is known for his contrarian views and fiery criticism of traditional medical institutionsABC News - 2d -
Why DOGE’s Sharp Cuts to NOAA’s Forecasting Efforts May Affect Your Company
Government workers again push back against the Musk-led federal cutbacks — this time warning that gutting the nation’s weather forecasting and reporting could lead to billions of dollars of damage.Inc. - 2d -
Trump doubles down on tariffs in address to Congress; Administration may change GDP calculation
President Trump reinforced his decision to impose tariffs against Mexico, Canada and China during his address to Congress Tuesday night. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger has more on that ...CBS News - 1d -
London student who drugged and raped 10 women may have 50 more victims, police fear
Police source says extent of Zhenhao Zou’s violence against women could be worst seen in Britain. Zhenhao Zou: ‘charming’ PhD student who filmed dozens of attacks on women Police fear the PhD ...The Guardian - 1d -
Millions of student borrowers are behind on loans — and may see their credit scores tank, VantageScore finds
The 9 million federal student loan borrowers who are late on their bills may see their credit scores tank by as much as 129 points, a new report finds.CNBC - 1d -
Congress' proposed cuts may jeopardize Medicaid and negatively impact the economy, report finds
Federal cuts to Medicaid would impact more than 80 million people who rely on the program. It may also negatively effect the economy, new research finds.CNBC - 1d -
Seven & i to replace CEO in May, list North American subsidiary in second half of 2026
CEO Ryuichi Isaka will step down from May 27, with lead outside director Stephen Dacus taking up the role on the same day.CNBC - 12h -
Commentary: Why this Puritan sculpture may revolutionize your thinking about the rise of Christian nationalism
Christian nationalism was a flop when the Puritans tried it. See this famous Augustus Saint-Gaudens sculpture for information.Los Angeles Times - 10h -
NBA post-trade deadline performers: Yes, it appears that Luka Dončić fellow may have been good for the Lakers
We're a month removed from the NBA trade deadline, which means it's time to take a way-too-soon look at some of the stars who changed jerseys.Yahoo Sports - 6h -
Eating less butter may improve health, protect against heart disease and cancer, new study suggests
Using more plant-based oils and less butter can lower the risk of premature death, cancer, and heart disease, a JAMA study presented at AHA EPI/Lifestyle, suggests.NBC News - 50m -
2025 has already brought us the most performant AI ever: What can we do with these supercharged capabilities (and what’s next)?
From OpenAI's 'Deep Research' to DeepMind's 'AI co-scientist,' next-gen AI is smarter and astoundingly capable.VentureBeat - 3d -
In a boom era for big music venues, the Shrine gets a facelift for its 100th anniversary
On a recent Friday night, the French disco band L'Impératrice took the stage at the Shrine Expo Hall, framed in a spray of huge LED panels.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 19 -
EU envoys approve more sanctions against Russia to mark the third anniversary of its war on Ukraine
European Union envoys have approved new sanctions against Russia, with the measures set to enter into force next week on the third anniversary of its full-scale invasion of UkraineABC News - Feb. 19 -
Apple unveils a souped-up and more expensive version of its lowest-priced iPhone
Apple has released a sleeker and more expensive version of its lowest priced iPhone in an attempt to widen the audience for a bundle of artificial intelligence technology that the company has been ...ABC News - Feb. 19 -
Big swings, big misses: DOGE struggles to back up its outsized claims
A series of announcements by DOGE and claims by Musk and Trump about the agency’s efforts have crumbled under scrutiny, even as they’re repeated by the White House.NBC News - Feb. 19 -
As Ukraine war reaches 3-year mark, Russia seems to have time on its side
Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine three years ago has turned into Europe’s largest conflict since World War IIABC News - Feb. 20 -
Moscow loathed the U.S. for years as its economy paid a high price for war — now, it’s doing a U-turn
Moscow has denigrated the United States' leadership, economy and culture — but now things are changing amid a "revival" of Russia-U.S. relations.CNBC - Feb. 20 -
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 - Feb. 20 -
The D&D Monster Manual Just Got Its First New Edition In Over A Decade
Dungeons & Dragons 2024 Monster Manual ...GameSpot - Feb. 20 -
Entire Alabama police department put on leave after grand jury recommends its abolition
The mayor of Hanceville, Alabama has placed its entire police department on administrative leave, after a grand jury, said the department was “an ongoing threat to public safety.”NBC News - Feb. 20 -
Trump’s Plan to Kill Social Security Benefit Tax Could Accelerate Its Insolvency
Social security is already in danger. President Trump’s plan to get rid of income taxes on the benefit won’t save it. In fact, it’ll probably do the opposite.Inc. - Feb. 20 -
Taiwan holds its breath as Trump turns on Ukraine and upends US foreign policy
The mood in Taipei is one of wariness as the new US president takes a blowtorch to diplomatic norms and assurances. It’s a bustling morning at the Dongmen wet market, in inner-city Taipei. Mr Yu is ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
How DeepSeek used distillation to train its artificial intelligence model, and what it means for companies such as OpenAI
DeepSeek's sudden emergence has put the AI industry's focus on a technique called distillation.CNBC - Feb. 21 -
Trump threatened 'all hell' if Hamas didn't free all its hostages. What happened?
He hasn't repeated his ultimatum ahead of Saturday's planned release.ABC News - Feb. 21 -
This New Drug Could Help End the HIV Epidemic—but US Funding Cuts Are Killing Its Rollout
Lenacapavir, a twice yearly injection that prevents HIV transmission, was named the breakthrough medicine of 2024. But without US foreign aid dollars, its delivery to millions worldwide is under ...Wired - Feb. 21 -
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 - Feb. 21 -
Dow wipes out its gains since Trump’s inauguration as ‘stagflation’ fears return
U.S. stocks ended the week on an ugly note Friday, posting their worst day of 2025 — and a run of soft economic data was getting much of the blame.MarketWatch - Feb. 21 -
As banks retreat from DEI, Citi is making these changes to its diversity and hiring practices
Citigroup says it will no longer require “diverse slates of candidates and diverse panels of interviewers.”MarketWatch - Feb. 22 -
Dope Girls review – the dodgy accents could give Peaky Blinders a run for its money
This fun, gory tale of women trying to set up a nightclub in the 1918 Soho underworld is lively – even if it tries to cram too much in. Shame about the ropey vocal affectations …. The Peaky ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
Fresno State sits 2 of its top scorers amid reported investigation into betting activity on men's games
The Bulldogs are 5-23 overall and 1-16 in the Mountain West.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 22 -
'Greyhound racing cost my pet its leg - this so-called sport should be banned'
The Welsh government says it will ban greyhound racing in what would be a first for the UK.BBC News - Feb. 23 -
‘We’re healing this common body we call a nation’: the plays assessing Kenya’s present by retelling its past
The series of shows draws on threads of Kenyan history, tackling disenfranchisement, colonialism and oppression while inspiring the country’s young people to participate in its future. On a recent ...The Guardian - Feb. 23