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Winter storms to sweep across US: Al Roker tracks forecast
On the heels of a weekend of snow and ice for tens of millions, two more winter storms are set to sweep across the United States in the coming days. TODAY’s Al Roker tracks the latest forecast.NBC News - Feb. 10 -
Pope's envoy worried over USAID cuts, US migrant crackdown
The Vatican's charity is voicing outrage at what it calls the “reckless” and “unhuman” U.S. plans to gut USAIDABC News - Feb. 10 -
US needs an America-first, common-sense approach to global women’s rights
The Trump administration is expected to continue to prioritize women's rights, not as a "soft power" issue, but as a practical one that aligns with American foreign and domestic policy goals.The Hill - Feb. 10 -
Who’s using AI the most? The Anthropic Economic Index breaks down the data
Anthropic uncovers AI's true workforce impact: 57% augmentation vs 43% automation across industries, based on 4 million Claude interactions.VentureBeat - Feb. 10 -
NHS leaders call for use of private finance to build hospitals
NHS Confederation says such funding is needed to fix dilapidated infrastructureFinancial Times - Feb. 11 -
Rubio: US walking away from 'foreign aid that is dumb'
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday the United States is walking away from “dumb” foreign aid, not from foreign aid entirely. “We’re not walking away from foreign aid,” Rubio said in an ...The Hill - Feb. 11 -
What Was the Happiest Moment of Your Life, So Far? Share It With Us.
The New York Times is working on a video project about happiness. We’d love to hear from you.The New York Times - Feb. 11 -
What the UK’s largest freezer tells us about future of food
Automated stores run by global companies such as NewCold have become critical in keeping supermarkets stockedFinancial Times - Feb. 11 -
Michelin looks at accelerating US investments to counter tariff threat
French tyremaker says Trump’s policies could make it ‘change its priorities’ to bolster capacity in American factoriesFinancial Times - Feb. 11 -
Why US tariffs only compound the EU steel industry’s existential woes
Also in this newsletter: Poland’s very own deregulation supremoFinancial Times - Feb. 11 -
EU vows US tariffs 'will not go unanswered' and will trigger tough countermeasures
European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen vowed that U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum “will not go unanswered” and will trigger tough countermeasures from the 27-nation blocABC News - Feb. 11 -
Back-to-back winter storms to impact millions across US
Back-to-back storms from the Midwest to the East Coast are set to impact tens of millions of people in their paths. TODAY’s Dylan Dreyer tracks the latest winter forecasts.NBC News - Feb. 11 -
Arrests of US citizens for cartel-related crimes in Mexico soared under Amlo
Sixfold rise from days of Peña Nieto suggests Americans have increasingly become pawns for drug gangs, study finds. The number of Americans arrested in Mexico for offenses related to organized ...The Guardian - Feb. 11 -
The US can’t become the ‘crypto capital of the world’ unless these 6 things change
Crypto advocates may want to pump the brakes after reading President Trump's Jan. 25 executive orderThe Hill - Feb. 11 -
US and UK refuse to sign summit declaration on AI safety
JD Vance vows that US will dominate the technology in warning to Europe and ChinaFinancial Times - Feb. 11 -
OpenAI chief: Musk purchase offer an effort to 'slow us down'
OpenAI CEO and co-founder Sam Altman brushed aside Elon Musk's bid to take control of the ChatGPT maker, calling it an effort to "slow us down." "OpenAI is not for sale," Altman told Bloomberg's ...The Hill - Feb. 11 -
Deloitte asks consultants to US government to remove gender pronouns from emails
Big Four firm’s UK arm tells staff it remains committed to diversity despite changes in USFinancial Times - Feb. 11 -
Rodgers keen for Celtic to use home atmosphere and ‘hurt’ Bayern Munich
Scottish side welcome ‘football royalty’ on Wednesday Hosts boosted by Daizen Maeda return after ban appeal Brendan Rodgers wants Bayern Munich to experience “hurt” at Celtic Park after taking ...The Guardian - Feb. 11 -
Trans doctor used female changing rooms after row, tribunal hears
A tribunal hears Dr Beth Upton and nurse Sandie Peggie argued on Christmas Eve 2023, with Ms Peggie calling the doctor a man.BBC News - Feb. 11 -
Google Maps updates Gulf of Mexico name for US users
The update aligns with Donald Trump's order that the body be referred to as the Gulf of America.BBC News - Feb. 11 -
UK diverges from EU on US tariffs and artificial intelligence safety
Decision not to impose immediate reprisals comes as London follows Washington in refusing to sign global AI accordFinancial Times - Feb. 11 -
US border officials tour USAid building amid speculation of office takeover
Agency staffers observe CBP representatives conducting ‘walkthrough’ of space as they remain barred from entering. US politics live – latest updates Customs and Border Protection (CBP) ...The Guardian - Feb. 11 -
Powell defends Fed’s authority over US monetary policy
Central bank chief vows to ‘focus on the data’ rather than get dragged into political debatesFinancial Times - Feb. 11 -
US and UK refuse to sign Paris summit declaration on ‘inclusive’ AI
Confirmation of snub comes after JD Vance criticises Europe’s ‘excessive regulation’ of technology. . The US and the UK have refused to sign a declaration on “inclusive and sustainable” artificial ...The Guardian - Feb. 11 -
Why Soccer Players Are Changing the Way They Use Social Media
Twitter, now X, used to be the go-to place for players to have their say, but the landscape is evolving fast.The New York Times - Feb. 11 -
Thomson Reuters Wins First Major AI Copyright Case in the US
The Thomson Reuters decision has big implications for the battle between generative AI companies and rights holders.Wired - Feb. 11 -
RaMell Ross takes us inside the pages of the 'Nickel Boys' script
Much has been made of the film's first-person POV. But let's not overlook the dazzling, emotional and now Oscar-nominated script.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 11 -
Musk’s ‘Doge’ guts nearly $1bn in US education department’s research office
Cuts in effect wipe out Institute of Education Sciences, one of the country’s largest funders of education research. Elon Musk and the Trump administration ’s so-called “department of government ...The Guardian - Feb. 11 -
Associated Press barred from Oval Office for not using ‘Gulf of America’
Agency says its reporter wasn’t allowed into event in effort to ‘punish’ style guide on upholding use of Gulf of Mexico. The Associated Press said it was barred from sending a reporter to ...The Guardian - Feb. 12 -
Chinese Companies Use Legal Threats to Halt Foreign Research
Think tanks and universities have helped expose problematic Chinese business practices. Now, those businesses are accusing them of defamation.The New York Times - Feb. 12 -
Modi heads to US in mission to dodge a tit-for-tat tariff battle
Prime minister hoping to revive ‘bromance’ of Trump’s first term despite US president calling India ‘a very big abuser’. The Indian prime minister, Narendra Modi, is heading to Washington for ...The Guardian - Feb. 12 -
EU weighs temporary gas price cap to counter diverging costs with US
Proposal draws backlash from industry, warning it could damage ‘trust’Financial Times - Feb. 12 -
The Papers: 'Ukraine needs US support' and Kate's prison visit
A number of Wednesday's papers touch on the latest on the assisted dying bill going through Parliament.BBC News - Feb. 12 -
This Ad-Tech Company Is Powering Surveillance of US Military Personnel
In a letter to a US senator, a Florida-based data broker says it obtained sensitive data on US military members in Germany from a Lithuanian firm, revealing the global nature of online ad ...Wired - Feb. 12 -
Could an EU-US deal be struck to avoid a full-blown trade war?
Also in this newsletter: Von der Leyen’s simplification drive hits the roadFinancial Times - Feb. 12 -
Moment Monty the giant schnauzer wins prestigious US dog show
Monty defeated more than 2,500 canines for the top prize in New York.BBC News - Feb. 12 -
'Profound injustice' - US Open criticised over mixed doubles change
The US Open receives strong criticism following its decision to hold its mixed doubles competition as a standalone event before the start of the Slam.BBC News - Feb. 12 -
How the CIA used jazz greats as cover for a 1961 coup in Africa
Johan Grimonprez uses archival footage of the period to expose the CIA-backed assassination of Congo leader Patrice Lumumba in 1961.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 12 -
Jailed Russian released in US in exchange for Marc Fogel: Kremlin
The Kremlin said early Wednesday that American Marc Fogel's release came in conjunction with the Trump administration granting freedom to a Russian citizen held in a U.S. prison — though they were ...The Hill - Feb. 12 -
Winter storm moves across US with another one on the way
A winter storm is sweeping across the United States, bringing snow, ice, and frigid temperatures, causing dangerous road conditions and forcing school closures in some major cities — and second ...NBC News - Feb. 12