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Salah scores, sets up equalizer as Liverpool draws 2-2 at Villa to lead Premier League by 8 points
Mohamed Salah has scored one goal and set up the equalizer by Trent Alexander-Arnold in Liverpool’s 2-2 draw at Aston Villa that stretched its lead in the Premier League to eight pointsABC News - 5d -
Pentagon firings to begin next week in effort to cut up to 8 percent of civilian workforce
The Pentagon seeks to cut more than 5,000 civilian employees on probation status beginning next week in a bid to eventually shave off up to 8 percent of the U.S. military’s civilian workforce, the ...The Hill - 3d -
8-year-old boy dies as boat carrying 'reverse flow' of migrants capsizes off Panama coast
A boat carrying 19 migrants, part of a “reverse flow” of migrants who once hoped to reach the United States, capsized off Caribbean coast of PanamaABC News - 2d -
Consumer confidence sinks to 8-month low on worries about inflation and Trump tariffs
A postelection high in consumer confidence after the election of Donald Trump has petered out, as the public digests major upheavals in U.S. economic policies by the new White House.MarketWatch - 4h -
Trump to hold meetings on Ukraine with French and British leaders
One day after an angry exchange between Presidents Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Zelenskyy met in Kyiv with Keith Kellogg, Mr. Trump's special envoy. A planned joint news ...CBS News - 4d -
Man disguised as lawyer kills gang leader in court
Police in Sri Lanka say the gunman used a revolver which was smuggled in a hollowed-out book.BBC News - 4d -
Caribbean leaders vow to maintain pursuit of slavery reparations
Countries meeting at Caricom summit not seeking ‘handout’ but ‘appropriate apology’ and compensation. Caribbean leaders have defended the region’s pursuit of slavery reparations, describing the ...The Guardian - 4d -
Trump's Ukraine policy alarming European leaders
There is alarm in Europe as leaders try to come to terms with the major foreign policy shift on Ukraine from the Trump administration. This week President Trump blamed Ukraine for Russia's invasion ...CBS News - 4d -
Arab Leaders Scramble to Counter Trump’s Gaza Plans
Leaders of Gulf states met with their Egyptian and Jordanian counterparts to strategize before a broader Arab summit early next month.The New York Times - 3d -
Easterby looks to new leaders for history chase
Round three of the Six Nations brings together two sides under interim management but in hugely contrasting form and mood.BBC News - 3d -
Huge crowds gather for Hezbollah leader Nasrallah's funeral
The coffin of the late Hezbollah leader was paraded through huge crowds of mourners.BBC News - 2d -
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OPM tells HR leaders that response to Musk is 'voluntary'
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) informed agency leaders that employee response to an email asking for a recap of what they accomplished last week is voluntary and that failure to do so ...The Hill - 23h -
Ahmed al-Shara: The Evolution of Syria’s New Leader
Ahmed al-Shara’s unlikely path from membership in Al Qaeda to head of state has raised questions about how he intends to govern Syria.The New York Times - 10h -
These Licensed Games Are Perfect For Youngsters
If you’re looking for a fun way to bring your kid’s favorite TV shows and movies to life, consider adding a licensed video game to your collection. These give you (and your kids) a chance to jump ...GameSpot - 3d -
On This Clothing Brand’s Website, You Can ‘Add to Cart’ the Entire $1.5 Million Business
After 34 years, designer-founder Wendy Mullen, whose first retail clothing shop was in the back of an NYC record shop, is done with online retail.Inc. - 4d -
Fox has a successful streaming brand in Tubi. So why is it launching another video app?
Tubi had more hours streamed in December than Paramount+, Peacock or Max, and it just helped deliver the Super Bowl’s biggest audience.MarketWatch - 1d -
PayPal brings many of its brands under a single umbrella, but Venmo remains a stand-alone
PayPal Open is designed to unify the payment company's fragmented suite of enterprise solutions under a single brand.CNBC - 1d -
PayPal brings many of its brands under a single umbrella, but Venmo remains a stand-alone
For Frank Keller, it’s a pivotal moment at PayPal.NBC News - 1d -
This Backyard Chemist Built a Natural Gum Brand Banking $2 Million in Monthly Revenue in Under a Year
With riveting TikTok videos and natural ingredients, this ex-chef is looking to disrupt the chewing-gum business.Inc. - 4h -
Here's where the first Chi-Chi's will open — and how you could own part of the brand
Chi-Chi's is making a comeback — and giving you the opportunity to own an equity stake in the brand.The Hill - 3h -
Shilo Sanders not invited to Combine, but hires official Combine timers to verify his 40
Shilo Sanders' father Deion is a Hall of Famer and coached Shilo at Colorado.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Saints hiring Brandon Staley: Former NFL head coach to serve as DC under Kellen Moore in New Orleans
Moore was the OC with the Chargers when Staley was head coachCBS Sports - 4d -
Jaguars hire James Gladstone as GM: Former Rams front offensive executive joining Jacksonville
Gladstone capped off the Jaguars' lengthy interview processCBS Sports - 3d -
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 - 3d -
This job interview tip was 'eye opening' for an ex-Google exec—and helped her hire the best candidates
A Google mentor once told Jenny Wood that "the best performance you're ever going to get from somebody is during the interview process."CNBC - 1d -
North Carolina hires agent Jim Tanner to be GM as Hubert Davis' secret contract extension comes to light
UNC's hiring of a respected NBA agent is a sign the Tar Heels are serious about their general manager positionCBS Sports - 2h -
LJ Cryer lifts No. 5 Houston past No. 8 Iowa State: Cougars hang on amid inspired effort from hobbled Cyclones
Shorthanded Iowa State gave Houston all it could handle in a top-10 showdown between Big 12 stalwartsCBS Sports - 2d -
As Israel uses US-made AI models in war, concerns arise about tech’s role in who lives and who dies
U.S. tech giants have quietly empowered Israel to track and kill many more alleged militants more quickly in Gaza and Lebanon through a sharp spike in artificial intelligence and computing servicesABC News - Feb. 18 -
Google Ad-Tech Users Can Target National Security ‘Decision Makers’ and People With Chronic Diseases
Google enables marketers to target people with serious illnesses and crushing debt—against its policies—as well as the makers of classified defense technology, a WIRED investigation has found.Wired - 5d -
Google, Meta execs blast Europe over strict AI regulation as Big Tech ups the ante
Executives at Google and Meta said that Europe's artificial intelligence industry is being held back by excessive regulation.CNBC - 4d -
Instacart CEO Fidji Simo: 3 lessons on reaching the top of U.S. tech from a French fishing port childhood
Fidji Simo rose from a village childhood to Meta executive, taking Instacart public as CEO, and OpenAI board post. She shares some key lessons for success.CNBC - 4d -
Houston vs. Texas Tech odds, prediction, time: 2025 college basketball picks, Feb. 24 bets by proven model
SportsLine's model revealed its college basketball predictions for Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. Houston Cougars on MondayCBS Sports - 20h -
There are dot-com echoes beyond tech. This Costco shareholder explains why returns will be paltry at best.
A fund manager says there are parallels between now and the 1998-to-2000 period, and not just in the megacap tech stocksMarketWatch - 8h -
This Russian Tech Bro Helped Steal $93 Million and Landed in US Prison. Then Putin Called
In the epic US-Russian prisoner swap last summer, Vladimir Putin brought home an assassin, spies, and another prized ally: the man behind one of the biggest insider trading cases of all time.Wired - 9h -
A Team of Female Founders Is Launching Cloud Security Tech That Could Overhaul AI Protection
Cloud “container” defenses have inconsistencies that can give attackers too much access. A new company, Edera, is taking on that challenge and the problem of the male-dominated startup world.Wired - 56m -
The Best Games Of 2025 (So Far)
We've made it to 2025, and like previous years, there are quite a few upcoming games to look forward to. Last year gave us the amazing Metaphor ReFantazio and Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, as ...GameSpot - 1d -
Balatro - Game Pass Announcement Trailer
Balatro is available on Xbox Game Pass starting today! This release comes alongside the 4th "Friends of Jimbo" update, bringing exciting new collaborations with titles like Critical Role, Bugsnax, ...GameSpot - 1d -
Proposal to ban lab-grown meat in Nebraska gets pushback from ranchers and farm groups
A bill to ban the sale of so-called lab-grown meat might seem like a no-brainer in Nebraska, where beef is kingABC News - 4d -
LGBTQ health groups sue Trump over orders targeting diversity, transgender rights
Nine LGBTQ, health and HIV organizations sued the Trump administration Thursday over three executive orders targeting transgender people and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, which ...The Hill - 4d
