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Trump Has the Same Idea in Mind for Ukraine and the Department of Justice
What do Ukraine and the Justice Department have in common?The New York Times - Feb. 23 -
The High-Profile Failures of Nikola and Humane Highlight a Danger for Startups
Both Nikola and Humane faced the unique set of challenges that come with being first to market.Inc. - Feb. 23 -
Startup founders are turning to 'seed-strapping' in a difficult funding environment
Seed-strapping is the "Goldilocks version" of bootstrapping and venture capital, Josh Payne of OpenSky Ventures tells CNBC.CNBC - Feb. 23 -
Whitmer on Republican lawmaker's same-sex marriage resolution: 'Hell no'
Michigan Democrats, including Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, are pushing back against a Republican-led resolution asking the Supreme Court to reverse its decision that legalized same-sex marriage ...The Hill - 6d -
Lawmakers in 9 states propose measures to undermine same-sex marriage rights
Lawmakers in at least nine states have introduced measures in their current legislative sessions that attempt to chip away at same-sex couples’ right to marriage.NBC News - 6d -
‘Homegrown’ Swedish battery startup admits importing vital components
Northvolt, which claims to run Europe’s first homegrown gigafactory, admits it depends on Chinese suppliers for cathode active material. The Swedish startup Northvolt has admitted that a vital ...The Guardian - 6d -
Singapore alternative meat startups target resurgence after sector setbacks
To Singapore shoppers, plant-protein patties probably only exist in recent memory – of seeing them on promotion in grocers and eateries in the early 2020s.CNBC - 6d -
Y Combinator Takes Heat for Helping Launch a Startup That Spies on Factory Workers
Optifye.ai has been called a ‘sweatshop-as-a-service’ provider after its demo launch video left people stunned.Inc. - 6d -
England’s Dale Whitnell makes two holes-in-one during the same round
Player pulls off feat at the South African Open in Durban Odds of two aces in one round estimated at 67,000,000-1 The Englishman Dale Whitnell made two holes-in-one during a once-in-a-lifetime ...The Guardian - 4d -
Can AI Startups Dethrone Google Chrome in the Web Browser Wars?
Google Chrome has been the dominant web browser for more than a decade. But it will soon have competition from AI companies like OpenAI and Perplexity.Inc. - 3d -
Covid rules should have been same across UK - Hart
"Politics in the decision-making" led to different in rules in Wales and England, says Simon Hart.BBC News - 2d -
Republican state lawmakers galvanize to attack same-sex marriage
The recent wave of GOP-led bills comes as Trump becomes emboldened in orders against LGBTQ+ communities. Republicans in red states across the US have been pushing a slew of anti- LGBTQ+ measures ...The Guardian - 1d -
Class-Action Complaint Alleges the Startup Passes Distributes Illicit Content
A model alleges the platform company encouraged her to post explicit content that it sold to subscribers known as “big spenders” and “whales.”Inc. - 22h -
Every College Football Coach Recruits the Same Way, Except for Deion Sanders
Of 136 F.B.S. coaches, Sanders is believed to be the only one who doesn’t make off-campus contact with recruits.The New York Times - 6h -
Australia, New Zealand Alarmed by Chinese Warships in Tasman Sea
Sailing in Australia’s exclusive economic zone, the three vessels were not breaking international law, but they were unusually far south on an undeclared mission.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Chinese Navy Drills in Tasman Sea Unnerve Australia and New Zealand
The vessels were sailing in the Tasman Sea, and their announced intent to perform exercises prompted a call for commercial flights to divert course.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Wild Robot: How These Sea Drones Will Help Marine Life
The drones can stay underwater for as long as a month at a time.Inc. - Feb. 25 -
Nauru sells citizenship to help fund relocations as sea levels rise
A new ‘golden passport’ scheme aims to raise funds to relocate people inland as climate change raises sea levels. The Pacific island nation of Nauru is selling citizenship to fund its retreat from ...The Guardian - 6d -
‘Losing hope with every day that passes’: torment of the ships’ crews abandoned at sea
Thousands of seafarers are left on board their vessels in foreign waters, unpaid, with scant supplies – and no way of getting home . When Vihaan* set off from his home in Tamil Nadu, south India, ...The Guardian - 6d -
Tax war brews over Britain’s charming little getaways by the sea
Second home owners are poised to fight back as Cornwall prepares to impose double council tax – leaving councillors fearing for their budget. Cornwall councillor Steve Arthur is convinced that ...The Guardian - 2d -
Philippines confident Trump will uphold sea patrols vs China
The Philippines’ top diplomat to the United States expressed confidence Monday that President Donald Trump’s new administration would continue military patrols in the disputed South China Sea and ...ABC News - 1d -
Migrants held at Guantanamo now allowed to phone attorneys, filing says
Migrants being held at the Guantanamo Bay prison camp are now being permitted to speak to their attorneys by phone, an ICE official said in a court filing.ABC News - Feb. 20 -
Police to crack down on theft with help from ‘find my phone’ apps
New bill includes powers to tackle neighbourhood crime such as shoplifting and antisocial behaviourFinancial Times - Feb. 25 -
Denmark to ban mobile phones in schools and after-school clubs
Government accepts advice of commission that also says children under 13 should not have their own smartphone. Denmark is to ban mobile phones in schools and after-school clubs on the ...The Guardian - Feb. 25 -
Mobile phone theft: What to do if your device is stolen
Phone theft has soared recently. Here's a quick guide on how to protect yourself from phone theft and what to do if your phone is stolen.BBC News - Feb. 25 -
Keep Your Old Android Phone Running Longer With LineageOS
Resist the urge to toss that old phone. Give it a second life by installing this open-source version of Android optimized for outdated hardware.Wired - 3d -
Keep Your Old Android Phone Running Longer With LineageOS
Resist the urge to toss that old phone. Give it a second life by installing this open-source version of Android optimized for outdated hardware.Wired - 3d -
This Modular Phone Concept Is Xiaomi’s Plan to Kill the Camera Bump
If you hate the big camera bump of today’s smartphones, you’ll love the detachable lens of Xiaomi’s Modular Optical System.Wired - 1d -
Before Going to Tokyo, I Tried Learning Japanese With ChatGPT
WIRED tests the benefits and limitations of using generative AI, specifically ChatGPT’s Advanced Voice Mode, as a language tutor for travelers.Wired - Feb. 19 -
Agriculture Department tries to rehire fired workers tied to bird flu response
The Agriculture Department is scrambling to rehire several workers it fired as part of President Donald Trump’s broad cuts because they were involved in the government’s response to the ongoing ...ABC News - Feb. 19 -
Agriculture Department tries to rehire fired workers tied to bird flu response
The Agriculture Department is scrambling to rehire several workers it fired as part of President Donald Trump’s broad cuts because they were involved in the government’s response to the ongoing ...ABC News - Feb. 19 -
Austria, a Longtime Buyer of Russian Gas, Tries to Break the Habit
OMV, a multinational energy company based in Vienna, has shifted to other options, including increasing its own output of natural gas, drilling for oil and experimenting with geothermal energy.The New York Times - Feb. 23 -
'Monster' kicks, singing & plenty of tries - best of Six Nations round three
Watch the best moments from round three of the Six Nations, including a rousing choir in Cardiff, Fin Smith's "monster" kick for England and France's multiple tries against Italy.BBC News - Feb. 24 -
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After Public Clash Over Tolls, Hochul Tries to Persuade Trump Privately
Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York said that she and President Trump discussed congestion pricing, which Mr. Trump has moved to kill, in an unscheduled meeting on Friday.The New York Times - Feb. 25 -
How Can Europe Talk to Trump? Macron Tries Flattery, and Gentle Resistance.
Emmanuel Macron, the French president, epitomized how the continent’s leaders are trying to navigate President Trump’s increasingly hostile administration.The New York Times - Feb. 25 -
'He tried': Trump asked if Starmer persuaded him not to tariff the U.K.
President Trump said British Prime Minister Keir Starmer "tried" to persuade him not to put tariffs on the United Kingdom during their meeting at the White House.NBC News - 4d -
Trump tried to extort Zelenskyy and was impeached – now he may succeed
The Ukrainian president is expected at the White House on Friday to sign a multimillion-dollar minerals deal with echoes of a notorious 2019 phone call. Alexander Vindman remembers the phone call ...The Guardian - 4d