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Amazon's Souped-Up Alexa+ Arrives Next Month
Alexa+ will cost $20 a month but will be free for Amazon Prime members. It'll eventually arrive on nearly every Alexa device the company has shipped.Wired - Feb. 26 -
Ready for Their Close-Ups at the Oscar Nominees Dinner
Over 100 awards hopefuls gathered at the Academy Museum for a class photo just days before the ceremony. Our photographer and columnist were there.The New York Times - Feb. 26 -
Trump doesn’t keep my portfolio up at night
One of my cardinal rules for investing is to ignore politics — I’m not breaking it yetFinancial Times - 6d -
White House visit blows up on Zelensky
Plus: Europe says 'the free world needs a new leader' {beacon} Evening Report TRUMP FIRST 100 DAYS © UPI White House visit blows up on Zelensky PRESIDENT TRUMP abruptly ended talks with Ukrainian ...The Hill - 5d -
Ramadan display lights up Piccadilly Circus in London
The city’s mayor, Sadiq Khan, led the celebrations to observe holy month of Ramadan, now in their third year. Piccadilly Circus has once again been lit up by an installation to mark Ramadan.. It is ...The Guardian - 5d -
WATCH: Hollywood gears up for its biggest night
Jaclyn Lee and Kelley Carter bring ABC News Live backstage on the red carpet ahead of Sunday night’s Academy Awards.ABC News - 4d -
Deadline for National Insurance top-ups softened
A looming deadline for people to plug NI gaps, to ensure they get the full state pension, has been eased.BBC News - 3d -
At Anrealage, Light Up Dresses Made Us Look
Illuminated, kaleidoscopic dresses at Anrealage made the case that we’re all walking billboards.The New York Times - 1d -
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The EU law that’s threatening to up-end the antiquities market
New rules designed to combat terrorism risk consigning artefacts to legal purgatoryFinancial Times - 1d -
King Charles III, a Quiet Diplomat, is Stepping Up
As he welcomed the leaders of Ukraine and Canada to his country estate this week, the king was sending a message to the world.The New York Times - 1d -
Mardi Gras 2025 wraps up in New Orleans
Mardi Gras has officially come and gone for 2025. CBS News reporter Kati Weis is in New Orleans with a recap of the party.CBS News - 1d -
How to speed up credit card debt relief
The debt relief process can take a while, but there are ways to expedite the process. Here's how to do that.CBS News - 1d -
Belichick: Up to UNC players to buy into product
Though it's still too early into spring practice to know what he has, new UNC football coach Bill Belichick said it's up to the players to buy into the product.ESPN - 12h -
Poundland could be put up for sale as taxes rise
Tax increases due in April are adding "further pressure" to the discount chain's costs, its owner Pepco Group says.BBC News - 6h -
It’s in the interest of US business to stand up for the rule of law
Executives should not rely on the markets to persuade the Trump administration to change courseFinancial Times - 2h -
Crunchbase’s AI can predict startup success with 95% accuracy—will it change investing?
Crunchbase pivots to AI-powered predictions engine with 95% accuracy for startup funding rounds, abandoning historical data in favor of predictive intelligence that forecasts acquisitions and ...VentureBeat - Feb. 19 -
Trump administration can continue mass firings of federal workers, judge rules
US judge rejects bid by group of labor unions to halt president’s government overhaul through Musk-led ‘Doge’. The Trump administration can for now continue its mass firings of federal employees, ...The Guardian - Feb. 20 -
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Germany’s Merz says Europe can no longer rely on US protection
Frontrunner for chancellor suggests possible nuclear co-operation with the UK and FranceFinancial Times - Feb. 21 -
Trump administration mass layoffs can continue, judge rules
A judge allowed the Department of Government Efficiency's federal workforce cuts to continue on Friday. Probationary workers and IRS staff are on the chopping block as the Defense Department ...CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Women's Bracketology: Can the Ivy League receive three NCAA Tournament bids?
Harvard, Columbia and Princeton are all in the projected fieldCBS Sports - Feb. 21 -
Can a Year-End Bonus Be Docked If You Took Maternity Leave?
Is it fair for management to dock someone’s annual incentive pay because of a maternity or medical leave?The New York Times - Feb. 22 -
The Best Meta Quest Games You Can Play Right Now (2025)
Dipping your toes into virtual reality? From shooters to woodsy adventures, these are our favorites to play by yourself or with friends.Wired - Feb. 22 -
Can we lower toxic polarization while still opposing Trump?
I am highly critical of Trump because I believe he amplifies us-versus-them hostility.The Hill - Feb. 22 -
Double lung transplant means couple can dance again
John Canning says he had to rely on oxygen 24 hours a day before he had the operation.BBC News - Feb. 24 -
Can Syria’s new rulers sustain its fragile peace?
Order is being maintained by a patchwork of factions. Combining them into a national security apparatus is a delicate processFinancial Times - Feb. 24 -
A frog: their eyes can detect a single photon of light | Helen Sullivan
Their metamorphosis seems more like a human’s than a butterfly’s – so much is visible, and awkward, whereas the butterfly forms in secret. Some species of frog have eyes so sensitive to light that ...The Guardian - Feb. 24 -
Market winners can fall hard — as investors in these favorite stocks found out
‘Magnificent Seven’ investors, take note.MarketWatch - Feb. 24 -
Can Mike Johnson deliver Trump's "big beautiful bill"?
House Speaker Mike Johnson is working to build support for the Trump-endorsed budget proposal ahead of an expected floor vote this week. Senate Republicans passed their own budget plan Friday. ...CBS News - Feb. 24 -
Nvidia’s stock has gone nowhere for months. What can give it a jolt?
Nvidia reports earnings Wednesday. One analyst says investors are hungry for a reason to jump back in, while another is feeling more cautious.MarketWatch - Feb. 24 -
Can JJ Redick transform the Lakers’ defense? | Good Word with Goodwill
Just a couple of months ago, few considered the Lakers legitimate contenders. Has that changed?Yahoo Sports - Feb. 25 -
Can Mecca, Australasia’s top beauty store, go global?
The retailer is opening a mega flagship in Melbourne. It’s all part of a plan to make-up the worldFinancial 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 -
Titans believe Hunter can play both ways in NFL
The Tennessee Titans, who hold the No. 1 pick in April's NFL draft, believe reigning Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter is fully capable of playing both offense and defense in the NFL.ESPN - Feb. 25 -
U.S. pilot of crashed WWII bomber "Heaven Can Wait" is accounted for
Airmen from other warplanes in the formation reported seeing "Heaven Can Wait" pitching up violently before banking left and plummeting into the ocean.CBS News - Feb. 25 -
Can Europe still count on the US coming to its defence?
Trump has engaged Putin and hinted the US may not defend European allies, causing alarm about Nato's future.BBC News - Feb. 26 -
What Can House Republicans Cut Instead of Medicaid? Not Much.
The math of the G.O.P.’s goals makes the move almost unavoidable.The New York Times - Feb. 26 -
Arne Slot touchline ban: What can Liverpool boss do, and where?
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has been given a two-match touchline ban, but what does it mean and how involved will he be?ESPN - Feb. 26 -
Luis Rubiales Is Gone. Can Spain’s Women’s Team Expect Change?
After the former head of the Spanish football federation was found guilty of sexual assault, players are still waiting for some improvements.The New York Times - Feb. 26
