The Humane Ai Pin Will Become E Waste Next Week

The Humane Ai Pin Will Become E-Waste Next Week

Plus: Apple’s visionOS 2.4 makes it easier for guests to use the Vision Pro, Eero has two new Wi-Fi 7 routers, Oppo’s folding phone is the slimmest yet, and Omega drops a bronze Bond watch.

Wired - 16h

HP to Buy Humane, Maker of the Ai Pin, for $116 Million

Humane, which marketed its Ai Pin as the next big thing after smartphones, had raised $240 million from investors, including OpenAI’s Sam Altman. The pin will be discontinued.

The New York Times - 3d

Colorado Snowboarder Becomes Fourth Avalanche Victim in a Week

The victim was traveling on a terrain feature known as The Nose near Silverton, Colo., when the avalanche occurred on Thursday, officials said.

The New York Times - 1d

Pentagon firings to begin next week in effort to cut up to 8 percent of civilian workforce

The Pentagon seeks to cut more than 5,000 civilian employees on probation status beginning next week in a bid to eventually shave off up to 8 percent of the U.S. military’s civilian workforce, the ...

The Hill - 1d

The cyber insurance reckoning: Why AI-powered attacks are breaking coverage (and what comes next)

Cybersecurity insurance is increasingly critical, particularly as AI transforms (and simplifies) hackers' methodologies.

VentureBeat - 2d

'I'm not the worst' - but is Nunez too wasteful for Liverpool?

After his miss against Aston Villa proved costly for Premier League leaders Liverpool, just how wasteful is Darwin Nunez?

BBC News - 2d

The Perfect Girl Next Door

How do you live your mediocre life in the shadow of a hipster goddess?

The New York Times - 11h

China's Alibaba sees revenue surge on back of artificial intelligence, e-commerce

Chinese e-commerce firm Alibaba Group Holding posted its fastest revenue growth in over a year, beating analyst expectations as it capitalizes on the artificial intelligence boom in China

ABC News - 2d

UnitedHealth Medicare Advantage bombshell exposes $83 billion in government waste

Will Musk and Trump dare to take it on?

MarketWatch - 1d

How to close loopholes on Chinese e-commerce and boost US retailers

A well-calibrated approach — one that prevents Shein and Temu from exploiting loopholes while incentivizing compliance and supporting vetted sellers on U.S. platforms — would best serve the United ...

The Hill - 13h

From Baywatch to toxic waste - LA's iconic beaches unrecognisable after fires

Under orders from President Trump, the EPA is trying to fast track the clean-up of toxic debris from LA's fires.

BBC News - 1h

‘To say there’s no future is counterproductive’: metal megastars Architects on grief, climate and hope for humanity

Consumed by anger and still mourning a brother and bandmate, the British quartet have written their masterpiece. They explain how they’re fighting self-loathing and trying to age responsibly. In a ...

The Guardian - 1d

In 'Show Don't Tell,' Curtis Sittenfeld even treats cringey characters with humanity

A radiant contentment pervades Curtis Sittenfeld's stories in her latest collection, 'Show Don't Tell.'

Los Angeles Times - 1d

Victor Quiñonez highlights immigrants' humanity with 'I.C.E. Scream' sculptures

Victor Quiñonez will debut his sculpture series 'I.C.E. Scream,' about immigrants' struggles, during this year's Frieze.

Los Angeles Times - 1d

Elon Musk becomes a new power center at CPAC

Elon Musk stole the show at CPAC, a surprise guest who wielded a chainsaw to symbolize his government cuts.

NBC News - 1d

McConnell becomes maverick for Trump, GOP Senate

Sen. Mitch McConnell’s (R-Ky.) decision to conclude his storied political career marks the end of an era for Senate Republicans, especially as the longtime GOP leader increasingly signals he’s a ...

The Hill - 12h

Tubi Is Not the Next Netflix. It’s Something Better

The ad-supported service is home to the biggest content library of any streamer. So why is Tubi still considered a social punching bag?

Wired - 2d

The week's bestselling books, Feb. 23

The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.

Los Angeles Times - 3d

This week on "Sunday Morning" (February 23)

A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.

CBS News - 2d

Carts, catwalk and carnival: Photos of the week

A selection of news photographs from around the world.

BBC News - 1d

New York sues vape distributors over Elf Bar and other fruit and candy e-cigarettes

New York is suing several large electronic cigarette distributors for allegedly selling vaping flavors that can appeal to children

ABC News - 2d

Alibaba shares soar nearly 15% after stellar earnings as China's e-commerce sector recovers

Alibaba has been making 'significant strides' in advancing its AI cloud business after launching its Qwen 2.5-Max flagship AI foundation model, Barclays wrote in a note.

CNBC - 1d

How to turn leftover cooked pork into a classic Spanish bean stew – recipe | Waste not

Leftover cooked pork and bones are essential ingredients in this hearty Asturian winter stew. Fabada Asturiana is classic Spanish cooking at its simplest and best. This stew of creamy white beans ...

The Guardian - 21h

Who is Friedrich Merz, the favorite to become Germany's new chancellor?

Friedrich Merz, who is poised to become Germany's chancellor in a CDU-led government, has extensive experience as a lawyer and working with major corporations.

CNBC - 2d

A flight to a Toronto paramedics conference becomes a real emergency for a former EMT

Former paramedic Peter Carlson is still coming to grips with the shuddering jolt he and 79 others experienced when a Delta Air Lines plane flipped over while landing at Toronto's Pearson ...

ABC News - 2d

Wildfires becoming less frequent but more destructive, study finds

Recent wildfires throughout the U.S. have been significantly more devastating. However, the number of these fires has actually gone down in the past few decades, according to a new study published ...

CBS News - 2d

Duo set to become 1 of the first teams to complete 6 major marathons

Michael Sayih and Max Fink have a special bond — they're regular racing partners who compete in countless 5K, Iron Man and marathon events all over the world. Michael has cerebral palsy, and ...

CBS News - 1d

Fight results: Bivol defeats Beterbiev, becomes undisputed champ

Bivol avenged the only loss of his career with a decision win over Artur Beterbiev in a rematch.

ESPN - 1h

‘Technofossils’: how humanity’s eternal testament will be plastic bags, cheap clothes and chicken bones

Fast fashion and drinks cans among technological-age matter most likely to endure as fossils, say scientists. As an eternal testament of humanity, plastic bags, cheap clothes and chicken bones are ...

The Guardian - 20h

What it's like living next door to Albert Square

Explosions and super fans - Borehamwood residents on 40 years of living next door to EastEnders.

BBC News - 3d

Your Next Pet Could Be a Glowing Rabbit

Biohacker Josie Zyner’s new company, Los Angeles Project, is creating a new generation of gene-edited pets.

Wired - 3d

Next Likely Chancellor Promises a Tougher Germany

Friedrich Merz, whose conservative party is ahead in polls before Sunday’s election, sees an “epochal rupture” with a United States that is more aligned with Russia.

The New York Times - 2d

Move over H5N1: The next pandemic is already here

The widespread use of antibiotics in industrial animal agriculture is contributing to the rise of antibiotic resistance, with over 35,000 Americans expected to die this year from a preventable ...

The Hill - 1d

What's next in the Eric Adams corruption case

The federal corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams remains intact, for now. On Friday, a judge put the Justice Department's request to dismiss the charges on hold. He's appointed an ...

CBS News - 1d