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AstraZeneca, Whitehall, and a failed £450m deal for the next generation in vaccines. What went wrong?
When the pharma firm cancelled plans for a major expansion of its Merseyside plant last month, there was no shortage of questions – or blame – over responsibility. At a tense meeting with senior ...The Guardian - Feb. 8 -
2025 Super Bowl score prediction, Chiefs vs. Eagles picks: Model generates exact score from 10,000 simulations
SportsLine's model has simulated Chiefs vs. Eagles 10,000 times and locked in its Super Bowl 59 score predictions and NFL picksCBS Sports - Feb. 9 -
Adobe Firefly AI video generator debuts—the most ‘IP-safe’ AI tool yet?
Adobe Firefly AI video generator offers commercially-safe AI video tools trained on licensed content — challenging OpenAI’s Sora.VentureBeat - 6d -
Less supervision, better results: Study shows AI models generalize more effectively on their own
Training LLMs and VLMs through reinforcement learning delivers better results than using hand-crafted examples.VentureBeat - 6d -
RFK Jr. says he has 'generic list' of HHS staffers who 'should move out'
Newly confirmed Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he has a "generic list" of people he wants removed from his department. "I have a list in my head ... we have a ...The Hill - 4d -
Rockstar May Embrace User-Generated Content In Grand Theft Auto 6 - Report
The arrival of Grand Theft Auto 6 at some point later this year remains one of the biggest stories in gaming. It's not a question of whether it will be one of the biggest releases of 2025; it's ...GameSpot - 6h -
USPS Postmaster General Louis DeJoy signals exit after nearly 5 years
The U.S. Postal Service announces that it will start the process of identifying a successor for the postmaster general.CBS News - 7h -
Creators Are Making More User-Generated Content Than Ever. That’s Good News for Brands
It’s a great time for businesses to secure authentic, customer-produced photos and videos.Inc. - 7h -
Judges block Musk's efforts to slash federal spending
Federal judges block President Trump and Elon Musk's attempts to slash spending and reshape the federal workforce. NBC News' Aaron Gilchrist reports.NBC News - Feb. 9 -
Who Are the Acting Heads of Federal Health Agencies?
This is a MedPage Today story. As President Donald Trump's picks to lead federal health agencies await confirmation hearings, there are now acting directors in place at HHS and its key ...ABC News - Feb. 9 -
Musk doubles down on attacks on federal judges
Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) leader Elon Musk is doubling down on his attacks of federal judges in the wake of court actions blocking multiple Trump administration efforts. In a ...The Hill - Feb. 10 -
Elon Musk’s assault on the US federal bureaucracy
Supposed efficiency drive is providing cover for a power grab by the executive branchFinancial Times - Feb. 10 -
DOJ appeals judge's order to unfreeze federal grants
The Justice Department on Monday appealed a federal judge's order to unfreeze federal grants, hours after the judge ruled that the Trump administration had not complied with his directive. In a ...The Hill - Feb. 10 -
A quick way to cut $1 trillion in federal spending
President Trump suggests that state governments should have primary responsibility for handling disasters, and cutting federal taxes would allow states to access more money to address their needs.The Hill - Feb. 11 -
Federal employees deserve respect — not Elon Musk
In the name of “efficiency,” the Trump administration is waging a cruel war on federal employees, who now live in chaos and fear.The Hill - Feb. 11 -
Federal judge pauses NIH research cuts nationwide
A federal judge in Boston has ordered a temporary pause nationwide on plans by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to substantially reduce "indirect” research payments to universities, medical ...The Hill - Feb. 11 -
Federal employee layoffs begin at Department of Education
President Trump has said of the Education Department that he'd "like it to be closed immediately."CBS News - 5d -
Federal layoffs start with huge number of probationary workers
Federal layoffs are starting with huge numbers of probationary workers, and there are warnings of bigger cuts on the way.CBS News - 4d -
CDC losing tenth of workforce in purge of federal employees
CBS News has learned the mass firings ordered by President Trump across the federal government have now reached the Centers for Disease Control. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder has ...CBS News - 4d -
More federal workers expected to be laid off
Thousands more federal workers are expected to be laid off next week as President Trump continues his effort to shrink the federal workforce. But his plans are facing dozens of lawsuits nationwide, ...CBS News - 1d -
Elon Musk Is Leading a ‘Hostile Takeover of the Federal Government’
His mandate under President Trump “truly is unprecedented in U.S. history.”The New York Times - 6h -
New Orleans beefs up security in run-up to the Super Bowl
New Orleans’ Bourbon Street is blocked off to traffic in the run-up to Sunday's Super Bowl after a deadly New Year's Day attack left 14 people dead.NBC News - Feb. 8 -
China’s carmakers shift up a gear
Beijing could step in to consolidate fragmented industry, reshaping its futureFinancial Times - Feb. 11 -
Luck saves Man United in the FA Cup as rocky performances continue under Amorim
In a competition like the FA Cup, luck is as good as consistency, and Man United have found respite from their miserable Premier League campaign.ESPN - Feb. 7 -
The Suns' Big 3 is still together after the trade deadline, so the search for success continues
Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal are still members of the Phoenix Suns after a tumultuous trade deadlineABC News - Feb. 7 -
USWNT roster: SheBelieves Cup squad continues new-look trend with 'Triple Espresso' attackers absent again
Hayes named a 23-player roster for the annual SheBelieves CupCBS Sports - Feb. 11 -
Super Micro's roller coaster continues into earnings with 59% stock pop in past week
Super Micro has a lot on the line heading into its earnings report on Tuesday after a tumultuous 2024.CNBC - Feb. 11 -
Eric Adams on DOJ dismissing charges: 'I know that I must continue to regain your trust'
New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) vowed that he would work to regain his constituents’ trust after the Justice Department (DOJ) directed federal prosecutors to dismiss the corruption case against ...The Hill - Feb. 11 -
Even Total Haaland cannot stop Manchester City’s continuing nightmare | Barney Ronay
Pep Guardiola had a plan with his Norwegian striker at the centre, but it was no match for Carlo Ancelotti’s aura. Almost, but also, somehow, nowhere near. For Manchester City this was once again ...The Guardian - Feb. 12 -
Manchester City's nightmare season continues with Champions League collapse; No 'Triple Espresso' for USWNT
Elsewhere on the Golazo Starting XI, USMNT U-17s score a whopping 22 goalsCBS Sports - 6d -
Mavericks' Daniel Gafford (knee) reportedly out at least six weeks as injury woes continue for Dallas
All four Mavericks centers are currently hurt, including Anthony DavisCBS Sports - 4d -
Despite tariff fears European stocks have outperformed Wall Street this year. Here’s why UBS thinks that will continue.
Meager valuations have long been supportive of European stocks – now there are new factors to help the rallyMarketWatch - 4d -
Mudslide risks continue in California after heavy rain flooded roads and prompted evacuations
Southern California is bracing for another day of potential mudslides in areas burned by last month’s wildfires after a Thursday deluge prompted evacuation orders, whisked a fire department vehicle ...NBC News - 4d -
'Emilia Pérez' star Karla Sofia Gascón continues to spark controversy amid film's Oscar campaign
Karla Sofia Gascón, the star of Netflix’s “Emilia Pérez,” continues to face backlash over her past social media posts, putting the film's Oscars chances at risk.NBC News - 4d -
Take-Two Boss Suggests That Current GTA Online Could Continue After GTA 6 Releases
Everyone in the gaming world is waiting for GTA 6 with bated breath, and there's one question that many are wondering about: Just what exactly is going to happen to the game we currently know as ...GameSpot - 4d -
Eagles GM Howie Roseman hit with beer can during Super Bowl parade, continues celebration: 'I bleed for this city'
A little blood didn't stop Howie Roseman from celebrating his second Super Bowl victory.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Judge continues to block Musk, DOGE from Treasury data while mulling injunction
A judge says she will continue to block DOGE from accessing sensitive Treasury Department payment systems while she decides whether to issue a preliminary injunction.ABC News - 4d -
Pope spends quiet first night in hospital, continues drug therapy and reads papers, Vatican says
ROME — Pope Francis slept well during a quiet first night in the hospital after being admitted with a respiratory tract infection, and was up eating and reading Saturday, the Vatican said.NBC News - 3d -
Shohei Ohtani hits 94 mph in first bullpen session of spring training as Dodgers star continues recovery
Ohtani, who had elbow surgery in 2023, is on track to return to the mound in MayCBS Sports - 2d -
The Trauma of Losing Your Home in the Eaton Fire
Daniel Ramirez, a Times audio engineer, writes about the trauma of losing everything in the Eaton fire.The New York Times - Feb. 7