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Tilted Axis Press Took a Big Risk on Translated Literature. It Paid Off.
The British publisher Tilted Axis specialized in innovative translated literature. It won them major awards. Now they’re coming to the U.S.The New York Times - 5d -
Nepal Took a Risk on a $500 Million U.S. Grant. It May Now Regret It.
President Trump’s freezing of foreign aid provides an opening for China to portray America as an unreliable partner.The New York Times - 1d -
'Trump study sessions': How Japan PM's homework paid off
The Japanese prime minister gets much needed reassurances that his country is still America's top ally.BBC News - Feb. 9 -
The Executive Who Shocked the N.B.A. Has Never Been Afraid of Big Risks
The Luka Doncic trade is viewed differently by those who know Nico Harrison, the Mavericks general manager.The New York Times - 3d -
Big Ten, SEC leaders discuss College Football Playoff changes with seeding, auto bids among pressing topics
A nine-game SEC schedule could also be on the horizon with an expanded playoff formatCBS Sports - 16h -
Slot took off Konaté to avoid ‘soft’ red card in Liverpool win against Wolves
‘You can’t play knowing you can’t make a foul’ Manager praises team response to Wolves’ fightback Arne Slot admitted he withdrew Ibrahima Konaté at half-time against Wolves to save the Liverpool ...The Guardian - 4d -
Thought Leadership Pays Off Big, and It’s Easier Than Ever
The shortcut to startup success is more accessible than ever. Here’s how to get started.Inc. - 2d -
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Super Bowl 2025: Off-the-field winners and losers from the big game, from Kendrick Lamar to Pat Riley
Aside from the Eagles and the Chiefs, here's look at who else won and lost on Super Bowl SundayCBS Sports - Feb. 10 -
Big Ten women’s Bracketology: Can USC knock UCLA off its perch?
Perhaps the biggest game of the women’s college basketball season is set to go down in Los Angeles this week.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 10 -
Goldman Sachs Ditches Big Diversity Rule As Wall Street Backs Off DEI
Goldman Sachs will drop a demand that corporate boards of directors include women and members of minority groups as financial firms backpedal from D.E.I. promises.The New York Times - Feb. 11 -
Oscars flashback: When Beyoncé performances did not translate into gold
In 2005, a song by a complete unknown (to Hollywood) musician from Uruguay won Oscar gold over three songs that Beyoncé performed at the ceremony.Los Angeles Times - 6d -
Victor Wembanyama’s Undeniable Star Power Is Translating to Another Medium
I haven’t seen the basketball card hobby this excited about a player’s rookie cards since LeBron James’s debut in 2003, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - 4d -
Super Bowl 59: Heat's Erik Spoelstra wants Pat Riley to throw 'big ass party' if Chiefs pull off three-peat
Riley has the term 'three-peat' trademarked, so he's in line for a big payday if Kansas City beats the EaglesCBS Sports - Feb. 9 -
White House holds press briefing
Watch live coverage as White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt holds a press briefing.NBC News - 11h -
No Women Break List of Top 100 Paid Athletes
The top 100 iathletes compete in eight sports from 27 countries.Inc. - 3d -
'It took months to cancel out-of-date energy bill'
Companies cannot bill customers for gas and electricity used more than a year ago, but not everyone is aware.BBC News - 6d -
Trump Offered a Buyout. Here’s Why They Took It
The Trump administration promised to pay workers who accepted a buyout through September 30Inc. - 4d -
Democrats press FAA over plans for DOGE to 'plug in'
A group of Democrats on Monday pressed the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) over plans for tech billionaire Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to “plug in.” In a letter, ...The Hill - Feb. 12 -
Ukraine presses Europe to nominate representative for Russia talks
Ukraine is urging Europe to quickly select a representative for potential talks with the U.S. and Russia on ending Kyiv's war with Russia. “It should be a quickly made decision,” Igor Zhovkva, the ...The Hill - 3d -
The mounting risks to US exceptionalism
Trump’s fire hose of policy changes could make companies more cautious on spending and investmentFinancial Times - 6d -
Why Fox Paid Tom Brady $375 Million to Call the Super Bowl
Brady’s Super Bowl broadcast moment was years in the making.The New York Times - Feb. 10 -
BP cash bonus to be paid at 45% of target after poor performance
Oil major’s Q4 profits about half of total for previous quarterFinancial Times - Feb. 11 -
Several new administration officials were paid millions by Trump's PACs
Several of Donald Trump's former personal attorneys who now have top roles in his administration earned millions that were paid by Trump's fundraising arms, filings show.ABC News - Feb. 11 -
No Women Among 100 Highest-Paid Athletes Despite Business Gains
Women’s sports had a blockbuster 2024 that featured records for attendance, TV ratings and franchise sales, along with numerous other metrics across multiple sports properties. The interest from ...Yahoo Sports - Feb. 12 -
College football players sign agreement to be paid for likeness in video games
The video game licensing deal may serve as a blueprint for schools on how to generate more compensation for their athletes above the revenue-share cap.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 13 -
The list of 100 highest-paid athletes for 2024 doesn't include any women
Not a single woman was named to a list of the 100 highest-paid athletes compiled and released by Sportico on Wednesday.NBC News - Feb. 13 -
List of highest-paid athletes for 2024 does not have any women
NBC News' Antonia Hylton reports on the names, and noticeable absences, on Sportico's list of the 100 highest-paid athletes of 2024.NBC News - 6d -
As Wall Street Chases Profits, Fire Departments Have Paid the Price
Fire engine manufacturing is now largely controlled by three companies. Around the country, prices have soared, and orders can take years to fulfill.The New York Times - 3d -
Trump's policies are at risk of head-on collisions
Trump's policies and pronouncements are at risk of colliding head-on. Fulfilling one could snuff out another.NBC News - 13h -
Manhattan D.A. Would Face Uphill Battle if He Took Adams Case
Now that the Justice Department has directed federal prosecutors to drop Eric Adams’s case, could Alvin L. Bragg’s office pick it up?The New York Times - Feb. 12 -
New York Got $80 Million for Migrants. The White House Took It Back.
The New York City comptroller’s office, which first noticed the missing money, said that the Federal Emergency Management Agency had unilaterally taken the funds from the city’s accounts.The New York Times - Feb. 12 -
When student scores fell, these NYC schools took a new approach to teaching
Only 30% of eighth graders across the U.S. are proficient in reading, according to new data. But in the Diocese of Brooklyn, almost 70% of students currently in eighth grade are thriving in both ...CBS News - Feb. 12 -
OPM: 75,000 workers took Trump, Musk government buyout
Roughly 75,000 federal workers across government have accepted a buyout offer, taking an unusual deal spearheaded by the Trump administration as it looks to reduce the federal workforce. A senior ...The Hill - Feb. 13 -
AI cracks superbug problem in two days - it took scientists years
The lead researcher has told the BBC he was so astounded he assumed his computer had been hacked.BBC News - 11h -
European stocks outpace Wall Street since Trump took office
Surprise outperformance driven by lack of day-one tariffs on EU and prospect of end to Ukraine warFinancial Times - 2h -
Federal workers took the 'buyout.' Some got fired anyway
Federal workers caught up in the mass firings despite taking the "deferred resignation program" have received conflicting information.ABC News - 1h -
Trump touches on tariffs, DOGE and Jan. 6 investigators in press conference
NBC News' Yamiche Alcindor reports on what President Trump discussed in his wide-ranging press conference with the prime minister of Japan. Reporters questioned the president on DOGE's actions, ...NBC News - Feb. 7 -
Schiff presses White House on Musk conflicts of interest, ethics
Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) pressed the White House on Monday for information about Elon Musk’s compliance with conflict of interest, ethics and reporting requirements, as the tech billionaire ...The Hill - Feb. 10
