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Saturday Sessions: 49 Winchester performs "Miles To Go"
Southwest Virginia-based group 49 Winchester is one of alt-country's fastest rising bands. Formed 10 years ago, the band broke through with their 2022 album "Fortune Favors the Bold." This past ...CBS News - 34m -
Schools on 4 Greek islands will stay shut next week as earthquakes continue
Schools on four Greek islands will remain closed through next week as earthquakes continue to rattle the regionABC News - 58m -
17 things Trump and his team did this week
In his third week back in office, Trump took action on issues from transgender competitors in women's sports to Gaza.BBC News - 2h -
EPA facing monumental battery cleanup after LA wildfires
The EPA says wildfire are the biggest lithium ion battery cleanup in the history of the agency.The Hill - 3h -
Ready for Chiefs-Eagles? Let’s prep for Super Bowl LIX with picks, matchups, keys and team breakdowns
We have you covered with everything you need to know for Sunday's game, including X factors, bold predictions, betting notes and MVP candidates.ESPN - 3h -
This week, Trump shut down USAID. Here’s why China is cheering.
The U.S. decision to shut down USAID has been widely criticized as a strategic victory for China, allowing it to expand its economic and political dominance unchecked.The Hill - 3h -
Staff let go, map tool shut down in tumultuous week at EPA
EPA staffers have had to contend with dramatic shake-ups. About 1,100 employees were told they could be terminated, and then 168 staffers were put on leave.NBC News - 5h -
Worn Out by an Extrovert? You Can Go ‘Gray.’
Don’t engage an overbearing colleague — that is, be boring — and eventually the attention-seeker may give up and go away.The New York Times - 6h -
Jackson scores 17 as VCU downs Dayton 73-68
Zeb Jackson scored 17 points off the bench to lead the VCU Rams past the Dayton Flyers 73-68ABC News - 12h -
Super Bowl prices are down this year. StubHub explains why
If you’re still planning to attend the Super Bowl on Sunday, you can expect a price drop compared to last yearABC News - 12h -
Trump Says He Will Announce Reciprocal Tariffs Next Week
The president said he planned to impose tariffs on countries that tax U.S. products. He also paused an action against China, allowing its low-cost products to again enter the U.S. tariff free.The New York Times - 16h -
Judge pauses Trump plan to put USAID staff on leave
Judge Carl Nichols said he would be entering a "very limited" temporary restraining order directed at the 2,200 at-risk USAID workers.CNBC - 17h -
Confusion, tears and 'Hunger Games' at USAID as agency prepares to go dark
"We feel like it's closing time at the store and we're the ones left to turn off the lights," one career official told ABC News.ABC News - 17h -
A US Treasury Threat Intelligence Analysis Designates DOGE Staff as ‘Insider Threat’
An internal email reviewed by WIRED calls DOGE staff's access to federal payments systems “the single biggest insider threat risk the Bureau of the Fiscal Service has ever faced.”Wired - 20h -
Here are some of this week’s biggest stock winners and losers in the portfolio
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.CNBC - 21h -
If the UK has more renewable energy, why aren't bills coming down?
The government has pledged to reduce energy bills by using more renewables, but bills are currently rising.BBC News - 22h -
PreSonus Quantum HD Review: A Seamless Recording Tool
These affordable pro-tier audio interfaces are perfect for studio owners and traveling musicians alike.Wired - 1d -
The Musketeers Take Washington + Spotify’s Ghost Music + Tool Time
“The way to control government is to control the computers”The New York Times - 1d -
We go back to where it all began - Brexitcast
Adam, Laura, Chris and Faisal bring back Brexitcast for a night in the BBC Radio Theatre.BBC News - 1d -
How Elon Musk boosted false USAID conspiracy theories to shut down global aid
Elon Musk drove fringe viewpoints on USAID into the mainstream on X, as the Trump administration halted the humanitarian relief agency’s work.NBC News - 1d -
GitHub Copilot previews agent mode as market for agentic AI coding tools accelerates
GitHub Copilot is getting more autonomous with new agent mode and the promise of Project Padawan as competition in AI coding space grows.VentureBeat - 1d -
The 33 Best Movies on Hulu This Week (February 2025)
A Real Pain, Arcadian, and Nightbitch are just a few of the movies you need to watch on Hulu right now.Wired - 1d -
Digital Bandidos expands game publishing staff
Digital Bandidosannounced it has hired three new leaders as the company strengthens its ability to provide services for game developers.VentureBeat - 1d -
Go behind a gravity-defying 'Wicked' flight
Visual effects supervisor Pablo Helman is proud of his team's dazzling work but is quick to note that storytelling was at the heart of everything in the film, creating dynamic scenes that connect ...Los Angeles Times - 2d -
Joan Didion's diary of post-therapy notes is going to be published
Joan Didion's diary of post-therapy notes, addressed to her husband, John Gregory Dunne, is going to be published in 'Notes to John.'Los Angeles Times - 2d -
PSN Still Down After 15 Hours: Here Is Sony's Response
Online services for popular networks go down or suffer intermittent issues from time to time, and that's exactly what's going on now for Sony's PlayStation Network. On Friday evening, players began ...GameSpot - 1h -
Why the Odds of an Asteroid Striking Earth in 2032 Keep Going Up (and Down)
NASA and European scientists explain how they calculate the probability of the space rock 2024 YR4 impacting our planet, and why it’s not yet time to worry.The New York Times - 6h -
Judge blocks Trump plan to put thousands of USAID staff on leave
A last-minute lawsuit means Trump's efforts to dismantle the overseas aid agency have been put on hold.BBC News - 7h -
How Going to Commercial During the Super Bowl Works
TV advertising is the lifeblood of the league, but knowing when to pause the games is a task undertaken by N.F.L. executives, network producers and on-field officials.The New York Times - 8h -
‘Let it rot’: artist says Stroud’s ‘racist’ blackboy clock should be destroyed
Most in Gloucestershire town agree 240-year-old statue should be taken down, but Dan Guthrie argues against preserving it at all. The Stroud-raised artist Dan Guthrie had just come out of a meeting ...The Guardian - 10h -
Judge Pauses Elements of Trump Plan to Shut Down U.S.A.I.D.
Judge Carl Nichols temporarily blocked plans to put 2,200 employees on paid leave and recall nearly all agency workers abroad. He also temporarily reinstated 500 workers already on leave.The New York Times - 10h -
Environmental justice staff put on leave at EPA
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Environmental justice staff put on leave at EPA The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has put more than 160 workers who ...The Hill - 17h -
Breaking down Knicks’ trade deadline decisions
The NBA’s Trade Deadline brought major fireworks across the league, with numerous current and former All-Stars switching teams, while the Knicks mostly stood pat after making all of their ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
The Treble to the periphery - what's going on with Jack Grealish?
After the highs of winning the Treble, Jack Grealish has fallen out of favour at Manchester City - but what has gone wrong?BBC News - 1d -
Google Rolls Back AI Promises and DEI Measures as Staff Ask, ‘Are We the Bad Guys Now?’
Google’s unofficial motto used to be ‘Don’t be evil,’ but that sentiment sits in sharp contrast to recent leadership decisions that have angered some employees.Inc. - 1d -
Adobe’s New AI Promises to Help Your Company Tackle Tricky Contract Language. Should You Let It?
AI has taken big steps into the realm of legalese. Now, Adobe’s new tool is meant to strip the mystery from complex contractual language.Inc. - 1d -
The Fashion Week Trend of the Season That’s Already Clear
And everything else you need to know about New York, Milan and Paris fashion weeks, including the major designer debuts and the party of the month.The New York Times - 2d -
LinkedIn Is Testing an AI Tool That Could Transform How People Search for Jobs
The company says artificial intelligence could help surface jobs that remain hidden from typical search queries.Wired - 2d
