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Apple unveils 'age assurance' technology amid child safety push
Apple will introduce "age assurance" technology to boost children's privacy and safety on the company's devices, the company announced Thursday as part of its broader push to protect kids online. ...The Hill - 5d -
Starmer unveils 4-step Ukraine plan: 'We are at a crossroads in history'
United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer unveiled a four-step plan for Ukraine. “We are at a crossroads in history,” Starmer said. His remarks come just days after Ukrainian President Volodymyr ...The Hill - 3d -
EU unveils $840 billion "ReArm Europe" plan to boost defense spending
European Union leader Ursula von der Leyen says the bloc is "in an era of rearmament," as Trump casts rising doubt on old alliances.CBS News - 1d -
Von Der Leyen Unveils Sweeping Plan to Boost E.U. Military Spending.
The European Commission’s president unveiled a sweeping plan to help Ukraine and boost defense spending, but it won’t be easy.The New York Times - 1d -
State Department unveils visa restrictions on foreign officials in immigration crackdown
The State Department unveiled visa restrictions on foreign government officials who are thought to be responsible for aiding illegal immigration into the U.S., part of a wider effort by President ...The Hill - 18h -
Censoring Games
What China’s influence over Marvel Rivals reveals about censorship.The New York Times - Feb. 23 -
'Stuck' in place: Author traces America's mobility crisis to a Modesto law enacted in 1885
In his insightful book about America's housing crisis, Yoni Appelbaum argues that more than a century of restrictive legislation has left so many stuck, unable to pursue opportunity.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 19 -
‘I’m selling the Nazi mobile’: Tesla owners offload cars after Musk’s fascist-style salutes
Tesla once appeared the future of vehicles. Then Musk’s salutes and support at Trump’s inauguration left owners feeling ‘saddled with a symbol of hate’. Don’t let a billionaire’s algorithm control ...The Guardian - 4d -
EU chief proposes plan to 'urgently' increase defense spending by mobilizing around $840 billion
"Europe is ready to massively boost its defense spending," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Tuesday.CNBC - 2d -
Trump's AI safety cuts
Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story AI safety institute faces cuts under Trump Potential cuts to the U.S. AI Safety Institute (AISI) are ...The Hill - Feb. 24 -
Emma Raducanu stalking case illustrates dark side of women’s sport
Emma Raducanu’s second-round match at the Dubai Tennis Championships was only minutes old when she became visibly distressed. After swatting a return into the net, the Briton walked over to the ...Yahoo Sports - Feb. 19 -
Yahoo Sports AM: Is Nikola Jokić having the best season ever?
In today's edition: Nikola Jokić's season for the ages, golf's pace of play issue, how the next 18 months could reshape soccer in the U.S., the 4 Nations championship, and more.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 20 -
Singing Adele & cracking jokes - Marler's BBC Sport debut
Former England prop Joe Marler performs a stunning rendition of Adele's 'Someone Like You' and has former team-mates in hysterics with a highly entertaining debut on Six Nations Rugby Special.BBC News - Feb. 21 -
How Livvy Dunne became one of the most recognizable names in sports
Livvy Dunne arrived at LSU as a valued recruit with a huge social media following. Five years later, she's the NCAA's highest-earning women's athlete.ESPN - Feb. 21 -
Gallery owner Larry Gagosian on the art world's "blood sport"
With 18 galleries around the globe, he's been called "the biggest art dealer in the history of the world." Larry Gagosian talks about his estimated billion-dollar-a-year business and why, at age ...CBS News - Feb. 23 -
‘It’s important we saved our sport’: Ukraine’s footballers play on in conflict’s shadow
Three years after Russia’s invasion, UPL teams dream of a seat at Uefa’s top table to avoid an uncertain financial future. Last Friday, Kolos Kovalivka opened the second half of this Ukrainian ...The Guardian - Feb. 24 -
Why Jannik Sinner’s Case Is a Crystal Ball for Doping Suspensions in Sports
The world antidoping agency has proposed reforms that will transform defenses for athletes who claim their positive tests are unintentional.The New York Times - Feb. 24 -
Trans athletes on Trump’s executive order: ‘Stripping us of sports is devastating’
The NCAA has ruled only women assigned female at birth can compete in college sports. We spoke to some of those affected by the ban. On 5 February 2025 – coinciding with Women and Girls in Sports ...The Guardian - Feb. 25 -
Yahoo Sports AM: The AP poll, four months later...
In today's edition: The preseason AP poll vs. now, college kids vs. pros, one-armed hoopers, the 40/20 rule, goodbye P00P, and more.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 25 -
Innes FitzGerald, ‘Greta Thunberg of sport’, in first senior athletics squad
European Indoor Championships next step for teenager Runner hopes to emulate Keely Hodgkinson with victory Four years ago, Keely Hodgkinson went from being an unknown teenager to an overnight ...The Guardian - Feb. 26 -
Sports quiz of the week: Neymar, Jaden Agassi and WNBA legend Diana Taurasi
Were you keeping an eye on the latest news from the football, rugby union, cricket, F1, boxing, rugby league? Continue reading...The Guardian - 6d -
Sports are an ideal home for Donald Trump’s singular brand of ego stroking
Presidents have always used sports to further their own agendas. The current incumbent has identified exactly where he can boost himself the most. Donald Trump’s appearance at this year’s Daytona ...The Guardian - 6d -
RFL warns clubs that planned coup will financially cripple the sport
Professional clubs want to oust RFL chair Simon Johnson Governing body says any such move would breach rules The Rugby Football League has warned clubs that an attempt to sideline the sport’s ...The Guardian - 5d -
Jamie Little's return to IndyCar part of a busy year for Fox Sports announcer
Motorsports viewers might associate Jamie Little with Fox’s coverage of NASCAR’s Cup SeriesABC News - 5d -
Yahoo Sports AM: MLB 26-and-under power rankings
In today's edition: MLB 26-and-under power rankings, Sixers shut down Embiid, Steph Curry dunked, two aces in one round, and more.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
How Fast Should a Tennis Court Be? The Sport’s Stars Are Divided.
As the best players in the world head for the California desert, the courts are a bigger talking point than the tennis.The New York Times - 2d -
GOP bill to ban trans athletes from women’s sports blocked in Senate
Legislation to prevent transgender athletes from participating in girls’ and women’s sports failed to advance in the Senate on Monday after all Democrats voted against it. The Protection of Women ...The Hill - 2d -
Senate Democrats block bill to ban transgender students in girls' sports
The House passed a similar Republican-led measure in January and President Trump signed an executive order on the issue last month.CBS News - 2d -
Child dies after being hit by car on sports pitch
A second child is being treated after being struck by a car at Kendal Rugby Union Football Club.BBC News - 17h -
Sports pitch car crash victim is girl, 10, police say
Another girl remains in hospital after being injured by a car while at football training in Cumbria.BBC News - 57m -
Why Does Game Pass Remove Games?
Launched in 2017, Xbox Game Pass is something of a paradigm shift in the world of video games. For a monthly fee, members get access to a collection of games--including new releases from ...GameSpot - 20h -
If the best defence against AI is more AI, this could be tech’s Oppenheimer moment
An unsettling new book advocates a closer relationship between Silicon Valley and the US government to harness artificial intelligence in the name of national security. Oscar Wilde’s quip, “Life ...The Guardian - 4d -
AI Assistants Join the Factory Floor
Manufacturers already have the data. LLM-powered tools could help them make use of it.Wired - Feb. 24 -
Help is coming in the AI copyright wars
Artificial intelligence companies must decide how to pay for the human-generated content they needFinancial Times - 6d -
Apple unveils a souped-up and more expensive version of its lowest-priced iPhone
Apple has released a sleeker and more expensive version of its lowest priced iPhone in an attempt to widen the audience for a bundle of artificial intelligence technology that the company has been ...ABC News - Feb. 19 -
2025 Rebel Stakes predictions, odds, horses, contenders: Expert who nailed Breeders' Cup unveils picks
After hitting the exacta in the Breeders' Cup Classic, Michelle Yu offers her best bets for the Rebel Stakes 2025 at Oaklawn ParkCBS Sports - Feb. 23 -
Big Ten, SEC set to unveil grand plans for College Football Playoff change ... but is anyone else on board?
No drastic decisions are expected on Tuesday, but the two power conferences will begin their quest for a CFP takeoverCBS Sports - Feb. 24 -
GM raises dividend and unveils $6 billion buyback program to cheer weary shareholders
Uncertainty about tariffs and labor-cost headwinds have weighed on stock this yearMarketWatch - Feb. 26