Social Security chief's work with DOGE raises concerns, Warren says

Musubi, AI content moderation startup, raises $5 million in seed funding

Musubi, a startup that uses AI to moderate online content, raised $5 million in a seed round.

CNBC - Feb. 21

Every hour children spend on screens raises chance of myopia, study finds

Experts warn young people should have limited use of devices and spend more time outdoors. Every hour young people spend in front of screens increases their chance of being shortsighted, ...

The Guardian - Feb. 21

Treasury yields slip as data raise questions about strength of U.S. economy

U.S. Treasury yields slipped on Friday, with short-dated notes tallying their biggest one-day drop since January after a fresh batch of data raised questions about the strength of the U.S. economy.

MarketWatch - Feb. 21

The research note that’s raising eyebrows: Microsoft reportedly is cancelling data-center leases.

Is Microsoft starting to have doubts after artificial-intelligence demand?

MarketWatch - Feb. 24

Here's why Trump tariffs may raise your car insurance premiums

The Trump administration’s tariff policies may raise auto insurance premiums for motorists, according to a new Insurify analysis.

NBC News - Feb. 24

Here's why Trump tariffs may raise your car insurance premiums

If they take effect, tariffs are expected to raise costs for auto insurers to repair or replace cars, meaning motorists pay higher premiums.

CNBC - Feb. 24

Chinese investment surge into Vietnam raises risk of Trump retaliation

Shifts to avoid trade war have increased Hanoi’s vulnerability as surplus with US has grown

Financial Times - Feb. 25

Quantum Machines raises $170M to accelerate adoption of quantum computing

Quantum Machines has raised $170 million in funding to accelerate quantum computing and improve its advanced quantum control solutions.

VentureBeat - Feb. 25

Starmer commits to raise UK defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027

Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the U.K. will raise defense spending to 2.5% of gross domestic product by 2027

ABC News - Feb. 25

N.S.F. Cuts Raise Fears of a Reduced U.S. Presence in Polar Regions

The National Science Foundation has fired workers at the office that manages polar research, raising fears about a reduced U.S. presence in two strategic regions.

The New York Times - Feb. 25

Starmer prepares to meet Trump after raising defence spending

The PM will head to Washington a day after announcing military budgets would rise to 2.5% of national income by 2027.

BBC News - 6d

DeepSeek raises new questions for Nvidia and the tech giants that hoard its chips

DeepSeek shook the market, but companies like Nvidia are still developing AI platforms that foundation models can use to operate.

CNBC - 6d

GM raises quarterly dividend, initiates $6 billion stock buyback

General Motors said Wednesday that it is raising its quarterly dividend and initiating a new $6 billion share repurchase program.

CNBC - 6d

DHS registry for migrants in US illegally raises alarm from immigration advocates

The Department of Homeland Security announced a compulsory registry for migrants in the country illegally and threatened jail time for those who fail to register.

ABC News - 5d

Alarms raised over legitimacy of Fyre festival 2: ‘An event that does not exist’

Tourism and local officials in Mexico deny any knowledge of proposed follow-up to disastrous 2017 event. When tickets to the second Fyre festival went on sale this week , there was just one ...

The Guardian - 4d

Francis’ Illness Raises a Hard Question: Who Governs if the Pope Can’t?

The Vatican says Pope Francis has continued making decisions and is improving, but his two-week hospital stay poses uncomfortable, unanswered questions about Vatican decision-making.

The New York Times - 4d

Air Traffic Control Trainees to Get Raise, in Nod to Cost of Living

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the increase to almost $23 an hour is intended to boost recruitment and retention.

The New York Times - 4d

US to raise tariffs on China and push ahead with Canada and Mexico levies

Donald Trump says duties on biggest trading partners to take effect on March 4

Financial Times - 4d

Texas raises ticket prices as player costs go up

Texas will be raising football season ticket prices by $13 per game next season as the program, already one of the richest in the nation, tries to meet rising costs.

ESPN - 3d

Trump team raises return of Open golf to Turnberry with Starmer

Ayrshire resort owned by US president was last used for Britain’s premier tournament in 2009

Financial Times - 3d

Trump’s Tariffs Are Raising Costs for One of His Favorite Industries: Oil

The cost of steel pipe used to line oil and gas wells rose after President Trump said he would impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports.

The New York Times - 3d

Oil Prices Fall After OPEC Plus Affirms Plan to Raise Production

The Saudi-led cartel said its members would start gradually pumping more oil in April.

The New York Times - 20h

Anthropic Raises $3.5 Billion, Boosted by Its Latest Claude AI Model

Anthropic’s fundraising success shows how a well-timed product launch can dazzle investors.

Inc. - 20h

How Tariffs Could Raise Prices for U.S. Consumers: Avocados, Gas and More

New tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico and China took effect Tuesday. They are likely to result in higher prices for Americans.

The New York Times - 13h

Lutnick Remarks on Removing Government Spending in GDP Data Raises Fears

Howard Lutnick, the commerce secretary, suggested government spending should be excluded from data about U.S. economic output.

The New York Times - 8h

Trump tariffs on Canada, Mexico raises risks, tough choices for businesses

U.S. businesses are bracing for the impact of President Trump's new tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods. After months of threats and pushed deadlines, Trump said Monday he would go ahead with ...

The Hill - 7h

Auxia raises $23.5 million to tackle enterprise marketing’s ‘reacquisition treadmill’

Auxia secures $23.5M to help enterprises leverage first-party data with AI agents, boosting customer lifetime value by 84% and solving the costly customer reacquisition problem.

VentureBeat - 4h

US aid pause raises stakes for Starmer over Ukraine

The prime minister will soon need evidence to show he can be a bridge between Trump and Ukraine.

BBC News - 1h

CoreWeave and Anthropic make opposite money-raising moves as AI attracts billions

Nvidia-backed Coreweave files to go public, while Amazon-backed Athropic announces a private-market valuation of $61.5 billion.

MarketWatch - 28m

Watchdog group sues for DOGE records

"The public must have insight into the operations of the Department of Government Efficiency," the watchdog group's executive director said.

CBS News - Feb. 21

DOGE's Misplaced War on Software Licenses

DOGE claims that a government agency has nearly three times as many software licenses as employees. Experts say there are plenty of good reasons for that.

Wired - 3d

Doge snaps at the ankles of government consultants

After wielding a chainsaw to the federal budget, managing consulting contracts may be next on the chopping block

Financial Times - 13h

These Are the SpaceX Engineers Already Working Inside the FAA

SpaceX engineers were said to be simply touring the Federal Aviation Administration on Monday. In fact, some were already being onboarded at the agency under a policy designed to increase ...

Wired - Feb. 19

Is Standing at Work All Day an Occupational Hazard?

A recent report from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health details numerous negative effects from being on your feet for long periods, including low back pain, fatigue, muscle ...

Inc. - Feb. 20

Global Counsel cleared of failing to disclose Qatari work

Ruling on advisory firm likely to renew criticism of disclosure exemption for foreign subsidiaries

Financial Times - Feb. 21

Sources: QB Sanders won't work out at combine

Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders will not work out at the scouting combine in Indianapolis this week, sources confirmed to ESPN.

ESPN - Feb. 24

Will the working-class GOP really cut health insurance?

Budget chicanery begets more budget chicanery. About this time in 2010, Democrats were trying every procedural and accounting trick they could conjure to push ObamaCare through a restive Congress. ...

The Hill - Feb. 25

Will a ‘user fee’ on US Treasuries actually work?

Taking another look at the mooted Mar-a-Lago Accord

Financial Times - Feb. 25

Moving fast and breaking things doesn't work in government

Breaking a social media company is not like dismantling the infrastructure, social programs or oversight mechanisms of one of the largest and most powerful countries in the world.

The Hill - Feb. 25

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