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Intuitive Machines' lunar lander Athena launched to the moon
Intuitive Machines' lunar lander Athena is headed to the moon as part of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch for NASA's Artemis program. Leroy Chiao, a former astronaut, joins CBS News with more details.CBS News - 9h -
Intuitive Machines’ Athena Lander Launches on Journey to the Moon
The company reached the lunar surface in 2024, and now its second lander aims to improve on the feat. Three other spacecraft also hitched a ride on the SpaceX rocket.The New York Times - 7h -
FireAid distributes first $50 million to L.A. wildfire relief groups
These grants coming from the massive benefit concert in January will prioritize immediate recovery services for displaced residents, workers, small-business owners and first responders.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 18 -
Meta slashes staff stock awards as group embarks on AI spending drive
Most employees will receive about 10% less equity options this yearFinancial Times - 6d -
Group of mostly Asian migrants deported from U.S. arrive in Costa Rica
The flight of 135 deportees, half of them minors, included families from China, Afghanistan, Russia and more.NBC News - 6d -
Trump administration allows groups to provide legal help to migrant kids
The Trump administration has lifted its order that suspended some groups from providing legal services to migrant children. Michael Lukens, executive director for the Amica Center for immigration ...CBS News - 5d -
Investigations Into 6 Killings Look to a Fringe Group Known as the Zizians
The violent deaths, including of a Border Patrol agent in Vermont, a landlord in California, and a couple in Pennsylvania, have led law enforcement to a group with obscure ideas.The New York Times - 5d -
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College student groups based on race, ethnicity could be in jeopardy under Trump
The future of college student groups based on race or ethnicity could be in jeopardy. As the Trump administration ramps up its efforts against diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), the ...The Hill - 4d -
Colombian city faces worst violence in decades as armed groups wreak havoc
Cúcuta imposes curfew as National Liberation Army (ELN) clashes with army in province bordering Venezuela. Residents of a violence-torn province in northern Colombia are bracing for further ...The Guardian - 4d -
Shares in Australia’s largest listed tech group plunge as majority of board quits
Allies of scandal-hit co-founder Richard White take control as independent directors resign over ‘intractable differences’Financial Times - 3d -
Embattled Wood Group enters takeover talks with UAE’s Sidara
Middle Eastern company makes fresh approach after walking away from offer last yearFinancial Times - 3d -
Judge blocks immigration raids at religious groups suing Trump administration
A federal judge Monday blocked the Trump administration from conducting immigration raids at Quaker, Baptist and Sikh places of worship that are suing over its new enforcement policy. Policy ...The Hill - 3d -
Top London-listed groups plan US-style CEO pay
FTSE 100 companies seek to capitalise on investors’ ‘change in tone’ towards bigger payoutsFinancial Times - 2d -
Forgotten by the west, Syria’s IS prisons are under threat as militant group mobilises
Kurdish officials warn that Islamic State threat is greater than ever in the vacuum left from Syrian regime’s collapse. With each gust of wind came a wave of body odour, the stench of two-dozen men ...The Guardian - 2d -
Room 8 Group hires game dev and tech leaders and consolidates brands
Room 8 Group said it is strengthening its business structure by combining a couple of gaming brands and hiring new game development and technology leaders.VentureBeat - 2d -
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For the Mets, pitching injuries will be a stress test for the team’s vaunted pitching development group
Frankie Montas and Sean Manaea, two starters signed over the winter, will miss the beginning of the season due to injuries.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Farmers, green groups sue USDA over 'unlawful purge' of climate data
Farmers and green groups sued the U.S. Department of Agriculture on Monday for an “unlawful purge” of climate data from its website. “This lawsuit challenges the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s ...The Hill - 2d -
North Korea allows a group of international travelers for the 1st time in years
A small group of foreign tourists has visited North Korea in the past weekABC News - 1d -
Trump hints at deep cuts at the EPA, alarming workers and groups
President Trump said the head of the EPA is prepared to implement deep staffing and spending cuts as part of the administration's efforts to downsize the executive branch.CBS News - 22h -
Trump hints at deep cuts at the EPA, alarming workers and groups
President Trump said the head of the EPA is prepared to implement deep staffing and spending cuts as part of the administration's efforts to downsize the executive branch.CBS News - 22h -
North Korea opens to a group of international travelers for the 1st time in years
A small group of foreign tourists has visited North Korea in the past week, making them the first international travelers to enter the country in five years except for a group of Russian tourists ...NBC News - 18h -
House lawmakers want Trump to pressure EU to sanction Iran military group
Two House lawmakers are calling on President Trump to pressure the European Union to designate as a terrorist organization Iran’s premier military force, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps ...The Hill - 7h -
Imprisoned Kurdish leader calls for dissolution of his PKK militant group
Imprisoned Kurdish leader Abdullah Ocalan called on his PKK militant group to lay down arms and dissolve as part of a new bid to end its conflict with Turkey.NBC News - 6h -
Why has PKK leader called on group to dissolve – and why does it matter?
Abdullah Öcalan’s declaration paves way for end to 40-year conflict between militant Kurdish groups and Turkish state. Jailed Kurdish leader calls for PKK to disarm The jailed leader of the ...The Guardian - 7h -
The Investment Chief Behind the DOGE Dividend Explains His Pitch to Elon Musk
Azoria CEO James Fishback sees a way for President Trump to send $5,000 to every US taxpayer.Inc. - Feb. 20 -
UK’s development investment arm spent £7mn on business class flights
Criticism of agency’s travel costs and big pay rises comes as pressure grows on aid budgetFinancial Times - 6d -
Alibaba shares jump 14% after pledge to invest ‘aggressively’ in AI
Chinese tech group says it will spend more on artificial intelligence in next three years than over past decadeFinancial Times - 6d -
Elon Musk rebuffs claims that Tesla could invest in Nissan
Japanese carmaker’s shares rise almost 10% after reports that a group wants US EV firm to put in money. Elon Musk has rebuffed the idea that Tesla could put money into the struggling carmaker ...The Guardian - 6d -
With tariffs ramping up, this investment option can provide protection against inflation
The threat of tariffs on imports is causing some investors to consider increasing their exposure to TIPS to help buffer their portfolios against inflation.CNBC - 6d -
Game investments and M&A totaled $17.5B across 985 deals in 2024 | DDM
As the games industry moves on from “survive til 25,” 2024 games investment and M&A data revealed recovery and improvement, DDM said.VentureBeat - 6d -
Buffett says Berkshire will continue to increase investment in Japan trading houses
Buffett said Berkshire will moderately increase its ownership in the five Japanese trading houses over time.CNBC - 5d -
UK and India relaunch trade talks in bid to boost investment opportunities
British government has pinpointed world’s most populous country as key export market for its businessesFinancial Times - 4d -
Apollo fills real-estate gap with $1.5 billion Bridge Investment deal
Apollo is adding $50 billion in assets under management to its real-estate portfolio.MarketWatch - 3d -
Apple commits to $500bn US investment and promises 20,000 new jobs
The iPhone giant's $500bn investment plan includes a new factory in Texas, as well as money spent on suppliers.BBC News - 3d -
Apple says it will invest $500 billion in U.S. over next 4 years
Apple's plans include building a new manufacturing plant to produce Apple Intelligence servers in Texas.CBS News - 3d -
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Apple planning to invest $500B in US, hire 20K people
Apple announced Monday that it plans to spend more than $500 billion in the United States and hire more than 20,000 people over the next several years. The tech behemoth said the investments will ...The Hill - 3d
