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Tens of thousands could be held in illegal scam compounds in Myanmar, Thai police general says
Head of anti-trafficking agency says dozens of Chinese criminal gangs were running the centres. Tens of thousands of people could be living inside illegal scam compounds in Myanmar that have ...The Guardian - 16h -
Watch: Goat rescued from fifth-floor flat ledge in Madrid
A goat in Madrid was rescued by firefighters after it became trapped on a window sill of a tower block.BBC News - 1h -
Marvel Rivals disrupted the Twitch scene from launch | StreamElements
StreamElements latest report shows the success of Marvel Rivals, which jumped to the top 10 most-watched games on Twitch.VentureBeat - 21h -
A Thousand Blows review – the irresistible new boxing drama from the Peaky Blinders creator
Steven Knight’s latest series is a hugely fun journey into the murky world of Victorian bare-knuckle fighting. It’s a ripping yarn full of audacious dialogue. Some will come for the boxing. The ...The Guardian - 16h -
Vanguard Exiles launches on March 11 as next game from Magic creator Richard Garfield
Vanguard Exiles, the next game by Magic: The Gathering creator Richard Garfield, will launch into early access on Steam on March 11.VentureBeat - 1d -
Mira Murati’s Startup Launches, Poaching at Least 20 OpenAI Employees From Her Former Workplace
Two-thirds of the staff at Thinking Machines Lab came from OpenAI, where the founder was once chief technology officer.Inc. - 1d -
The Cryptocurrency Scam That Turned a Small Town Against Itself
How did a successful, financially sophisticated banker gamble his community’s money away?The New York Times - 2d -
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Cruise stocks tumble after Commerce Secretary Lutnick signals tax crackdown
Royal Caribbean was the hardest hit.CNBC - 1d -
The huge risks facing Starmer at Trump meeting
When Sir Keir Starmer touches down in Washington next week, he will be treading a fine diplomatic line.BBC News - 1d -
‘I’m collaborating’: how New York City’s mayor gave in to Trump’s migrant crackdown
Eric Adams, mayor of the US’s largest city, is caught up in a swirl of indictments, immigrants, Rikers and Donald Trump. This Valentine’s Day, a new political power couple said their vows on the ...The Guardian - 7h -
'A Thousand Blows' review: Steven Knight's boxing drama is anything but subtle
The creator of 'Peaky Blinders' is back on his Victorian turf with a story of bare-knuckle boxing in East London, starring Stephen Graham, Erin Doherty and Malachi Kirby.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Thousands of IRS employees expected to be fired by Trump administration this week
One month into Trump's new administration, the president is continuing with his efforts to reshape the federal government. More than 6,000 IRS employees are expected to be fired by the end of the ...CBS News - 20h -
International aid groups axe thousands of jobs in wake of Trump funding freeze
Fears that cuts will ‘decimate’ ability to react to crises as sector loses expertise and skills at every level, report finds. Some of the world’s largest aid organisations are axing thousands of ...The Guardian - 10h -
Illegal crossings at U.S.-Mexico border down 94%, Border Patrol chief says
"I can tell you this: anyone that has crossed the border between the ports of entry since this administration has taken office has not been released," Border Patrol chief Mike Banks told CBS News.CBS News - 18h -
Nike and Kim Kardashian to Launch ‘NikeSkims’ Brand in the Spring
The Skims founder will enter into a rare business deal with the sports apparel company.The New York Times - 3d -
Kim Sae-ron's death underscores the huge pressure on South Korean celebrities
Actor Kim Sae-ron’s death adds to the list of celebrity deaths in South Korea that underscore the enormous pressure they face under the gaze of a relentlessly unforgiving media that pounces on ...ABC News - 1d -
'A huge amount to offer' - why have England promoted Smith?
Promoting Jamie Smith to bat in a position he has never filled before seems confusing, so what are England thinking and do the statistics back it up?BBC News - 6h -
Rubiales verdict is a huge step forward – but leaves a bitter aftertaste | Suzanne Wrack
The conviction of the former Spanish FA president for sexual assault sends a powerful message not just about consent, but about how seriously women are taken. The verdict delivered to the disgraced ...The Guardian - 4h -
WATCH: Baby seal rescued after being found on Connecticut street
A young seal has a new home at the Mystic Aquarium after it was discovered on the snowy streets of New Haven.ABC News - 2d -
WATCH: Chihuahua rescued after running ‘for miles’ along San Diego freeway
A Chihuahua was rescued and later reunited with its owner after running "for miles” down a busy stretch of Interstate 5 in San Diego earlier this month.ABC News - 1d -
Bill Berloni turns rescue dogs into stars of stage and screen
For nearly 50 years, Bill Berloni has trained dogs for television, movies and theater—transforming shelter pets into showbiz sensations. Nancy Chen looks at his approach and the lessons he's ...CBS News - 6h -
How Tony winner Bill Berloni turns rescue dogs into stars of stage
His current roster of performers includes Bowdie, who starred as Nana in "Peter Pan Live," and Myrtle, who plays Charlotte York's dog in "And Just Like That ..."CBS News - 5h -
WATCH: Dog rescued after getting head stuck in treat jar
A dog named Murphy was digging for a treat on Monday night -- perhaps a little too aggressively -- and ended up getting his head stuck inside a plastic jar.ABC News - 3h -
Mira Murati Launches Thinking Machines Lab to Make AI More Accessible
After leaving OpenAI last year, Mira Murati is finally ready to share what she's working on.Wired - 3d -
This Founder Left OpenAI to Launch a Competitor. It Aims to Bring AI to the Masses
Mira Murati, OpenAI’s former CTO, has taken the wraps off her new company, Thinking Machines Lab. Here’s what to know about its goals.Inc. - 2d -
A relocated Slamdance Film Festival launches its first edition in Los Angeles
Originally created by filmmakers rejected by Sundance, Slamdance has become a community of its own and is about to kick off its first local edition at several L.A. venues.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Nvidia helps launch AI platform for teaching American Sign Language
Nvidia has unveiled a new AI platform for teaching people how to use American Sign Language to help bridge communication gaps. The Signs platform is creating a validated dataset for sign language ...VentureBeat - 1d -
CalArts launches D.R.E.A.M.S. program to train students in location-based entertainment
The California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) has launched the D.R.E.A.M.S. (Digital Research Entertainment Arts Media Storytelling) Initiative supported by a gift from Tom Dolan and the Dolan ...VentureBeat - 1d -
Former Kentucky AG Daniel Cameron launches Senate bid
Former Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron (R ) announced Thursday that he is launching a bid for the seat being vacated by longtime Sen. Mitch McConnell (R). “Kentucky, it's time for a new ...The Hill - 19h -
Former 'Squad' members launching 'Bowman and Bush' YouTube show
Former Reps. Cori Bush (D-Mo.) and Jamaal Bowman (D-N.Y.) are launching a YouTube show, according to a Thursday post from Bush on her Instagram. “I’m beyond excited to announce the launch of our ...The Hill - 18h -
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Huge cuts in National Institutes of Health research funding go before a federal judge
A court battle is set to resume over the Trump administration’s drastic cuts in medical research fundingABC News - 10h -
Huge cuts in National Institutes of Health research funding go before a federal judge
A court battle is set to resume over the Trump administration’s drastic cuts in medical research fundingABC News - 11h -
Puerto Rican artist iLe: 'I feel motivated to rescue our cultural history'
The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and Calle 13 alum performs Friday at the Wallis in Beverly HillsLos Angeles Times - 20h -
Here's the Extent of the Fallout From Trump's HHS Purge
This is a MedPage Today story. Thousands of employees of federal health agencies have been let go in a chaotic and slow-rolling Trump administration purge over the holiday weekend. While the ...ABC News - 2d -
TikTok Taps Climeworks to Remove CO2 From the Atmosphere
The announcement comes as the Trump Administration has thrown emerging climate-related tech like direct air capture into flux.Inc. - 2d -
How to Bring a Zombie Unicorn Back From the Dead
A record-breaking 1,200 startups with a billion-dollar valuation have turned into dead weight.Inc. - 1d -
Trump admin removes migrants from Guantanamo Bay
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers have removed deported migrants from a facility on the U.S. military base in Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, where the Trump administration brought them as ...The Hill - 20h
