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Valve Removes Steam Game For Spreading Malware, Sends Players Warning About Security Concerns
A free-to-play title called PirateFi was released with little fanfare on Steam earlier this month. But the only reason many players will ever hear about it is because the game has been pulled from ...GameSpot - 5d -
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 - 2d -
Trump tariffs, Musk's DOGE role and AI are among the top concerns shared by CEOs, Cramer says
Among major executives' primary concerns are the actions of the Trump administration and artificial intelligence, Cramer said.CNBC - 1d -
Finalists announced for Lukas book prizes, which champion 'serious research and social concern.'
Books on slavery, the justice system, poverty and gender identity are among this year’s finalists for JABC News - 1d -
Healthy Returns: Ozempic helps curb alcohol use in new study — and doctors are concerned about telehealth GLP-1s
Ozempic may also help people drink less alcohol. Primary care doctors are concerned about patients accessing GLP-1s through third-party telehealth providers.CNBC - 23h -
Utah Republicans push to let patients supply their own blood as vaccine concerns linger
Health care facilities in Utah would be required to let patients bring their own blood or choose their own donor for medical procedures under legislation gaining momentum in UtahABC News - 15h -
Temu and Shein Raised Prices, Removed Products as Trump’s China Tariffs Went Into Effect
Sellers and shoppers on the two sites say they saw items disappear and prices go up after President Donald Trump implemented tariffs on Chinese imports.Wired - Feb. 8 -
Musk Team’s Treasury Access Raises Security Fears, Despite Judge’s Ordered Halt
A judge ruled Saturday that the activities of Elon Musk’s government cost-cutting effort risk “the disclosure of sensitive and confidential information” and render them “more vulnerable than before ...The New York Times - Feb. 9 -
30-year-old takes on loneliness crisis with a social networking app that's already raised $646,000
Nicola Gunby felt isolated when she moved to London — one of the biggest cities in the world. It led her to create a new social networking platform.CNBC - Feb. 10 -
Tech companies raise more than $27 million to build infrastructure for kids online safety
A group of leading major technology companies including OpenAI and Discord have raised more than $27 million for a new initiative focused on building open-source tools to boost online safety for ...The Hill - Feb. 10 -
To pay for Trump's tax cuts, House Republicans could raise student loan bills for millions of borrowers
As House Republicans look for ways to cut spending to fund President Trump's tax cuts, they've floated plans that may raise student loan bills for millions.CNBC - Feb. 10 -
House Republicans could raise student loan bills to pay for Trump's tax cuts
As House Republicans look for ways to slash spending to fund President Donald Trump’s tax cuts, they’ve floated proposals that could raise federal student loan bills for millions of borrowers.NBC News - Feb. 10 -
Super Bowl halftime performer who raised Sudanese-Palestinian flag will not face charges
A member of Kendrick Lamar's halftime show went off-script, holding up a flag representing Palestine and Sudan during Sunday's performance.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 10 -
Television Academy to raise AI with lawmakers: 'We want to focus on its ethical use'
Television Academy Chairman Cris Abrego and President Maury McIntyre hope to increase the organization's role advocating for its nearly 30,000 member during a trip to Washington.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 10 -
AI-powered sports media company raises $13 million, led by Alexis Ohanian and Giannis Antetokounmpo
ScorePlay's technology is used by more than 200 sports organizations around the world and helps teams streamline their highlights and clips using AI.CNBC - Feb. 11 -
Hamas' threat to delay the next release of Israeli hostages raises fears for Gaza ceasefire
Hamas’ threat to delay the next planned release of Israeli hostages from the Gaza Strip has jolted a fragile ceasefire that’s seen as having the potential to wind down the warABC News - Feb. 11 -
AI-powered sports media company raises $13 million, led by Alexis Ohanian and Giannis Antetokounmpo
ScorePlay, an artificial intelligence service for sports clips, has raised $13 million in series A funding, the company announced Tuesday.NBC News - Feb. 11 -
Trump tariffs on Canadian oil expected to raise U.S. gasoline prices if enacted next month
U.S. refiners have become more reliant on heavy crude from Canada. Tariffs on Canadian crude oil imports could lead to higher gasoline prices for U.S. drivers.CNBC - Feb. 11 -
Worried Trump’s aluminum tariffs will raise prices on canned drinks and metal appliances? Here’s what to expect.
There’s good news for shoppers concerned that Trump’s latest tariffs will raise prices on six-packs of beer.MarketWatch - Feb. 11 -
Sony raises full-year forecasts after solid PlayStation 5 sales in the holidays
The December quarter is a key period for Sony, covering the holiday shopping season which is often a lucrative time for consumer electronics firms.CNBC - Feb. 13 -
Olipop Just Landed a $1.85-Billion Valuation After Raising $50 Million. Here’s How It Plans to Spend the Cash
The prebiotic soda brand and two-time Inc. 5000 honoree was previously valued at $200 million in 2021.Inc. - Feb. 13 -
Trigger warnings don’t help PTSD, but they do a lot to raise people’s expectations | Kate Maltby
Hit drama The Years has seen audience members fainting hysterically. Perhaps if we dispensed with the red flags, people would enjoy this fine play more. If your Valentine disappointed you this ...The Guardian - 5d -
Aomni just raised $4M to prove AI can boost sales without replacing humans
Aomni raises $4M to help sales teams close more deals with AI-powered research agents that provide real-time, deep prospect intelligence—boosting close rates by up to 40%.VentureBeat - 2d -
Bill Ackman raises bid for Howard Hughes, says he will turn it into ‘modern-day Berkshire’
Pershing Square's Bill Ackman hiked his takeover offer for Howard Hughes Holdings to create a "modern-day" Berkshire Hathaway.CNBC - 1d -
Unit Network raises $18M for decentralized platform enabling real-world and digital asset trading
Unit Network, a decentralized financial ecosystem enabling tradING of real-world and digital assets through tokenization, has raised $18 million.VentureBeat - 7h -
CEOs want workers back in offices—this company is giving workers a $10,000 raise to do it
Cameo wants workers back in the office more often, and it’s paying them each $10,000 to show up.NBC News - 1h -
CEOs want workers back in offices—this company is giving workers a $10,000 raise to do it
Cameo wants workers back in the office more often, and it's paying them each $10,000 to show up.CNBC - 2h -
Chappell Roan was one of the 25 million uninsured Americans — here’s why health coverage is still out of reach for some artists
Chappell Roan used her Grammy acceptance speech to call out record labels for not providing better protections for artists struggling to afford health care.CNBC - Feb. 7 -
Flogging Molly calls off tour due to frontman Dave King's 'very serious health condition'
Flogging Molly cancels its 2025 shows so frontman Dave King and his wife can handle a 'very serious health condition.' The rest of the L.A. band plans to cruise.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 7 -
Unrivaled basketball league: Laces BC vs. Vinyl BC canceled in order to 'prioritize player health and safety'
No further details were given, but Laces are dealing with a number of injuriesCBS Sports - Feb. 8 -
Fears grow for health of social media influencer arrested on live TV in Sierra Leone
Hawa Hunt’s detention a month ago was politically motivated, say daughter and rights groups, who also raise concerns about her treatment in jail. Fears are mounting over the mental and physical ...The Guardian - Feb. 10 -
Sweden blazes trail in women's hockey by allowing body checking and finds health, quality benefits
Sweden is a trailblazer in hockey because it has allowed body checking in the women’s game since 2022ABC News - Feb. 11 -
Alex Bazzell Q&A: Unrivaled president discusses game cancellation, how league handles player health, safety
Laces BC recently had to forfeit a game because of injuriesCBS Sports - Feb. 11 -
Apple launches first major health study in 5 years. Here's how you can opt in
Apple launched the new project called Apple Health Study with Brigham and Women's Hospital.CNBC - Feb. 12 -
Trump's foreign aid freeze forces health clinics in a vulnerable region of Syria to close
The Trump administration's abrupt freeze in foreign aid has closed health clinics offering free care in one of Syria's most vulnerable regionsABC News - Feb. 13 -
Senate to vote on vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s bid to become nation's health secretary
The Senate is expected to vote Thursday on the confirmation of Robert FABC News - Feb. 13 -
NHS may need private funding to fix buildings, says head of England’s health service
Amanda Pritchard calls for ‘radical’ rethink as NHS struggles with highest maintenance backlog on recordFinancial Times - Feb. 13 -
Kennedy's confirmation will breed more harm than good, public health experts say
Many public health experts said their fears were realized Thursday when Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed as health and human services secretary.NBC News - 6d -
Health officials warn Uganda Ebola outbreak will spread because of U.S. aid freeze
The Trump administration's foreign aid freeze is happening as a deadly Ebola outbreak spreads in Uganda. Some U.S. health officials are concerned that the situation will only worsen with USAID in ...CBS News - 6d -
Judge Temporarily Stops Trump’s Plan to End Funds for Trans Youths’ Health Providers
Six transgender individuals, all younger than 19, sued the administration over executive orders targeting hospitals that offer transition treatments to young people.The New York Times - 6d