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Tory MP’s killer released from UK anti-terror scheme too early, review finds
Prevent’s assessment of Ali Harbi Ali’s vulnerabilities was ‘problematic’ before murder of David AmessFinancial Times - 6d -
Luka Doncic struggling to find early rhythm with Lakers as he adjusts to playing with LeBron James
Doncic has missed 11 of his first 15 3s with the Lakers and was a minus-19 in Wednesday's loss to the JazzCBS Sports - 5d -
New culture, new staff, new perspective: How Penny Hardaway is finding success
After six up-and-down seasons, Penny Hardaway has unlocked new levels of success -- here's a look inside how. Watch Memphis vs. South Florida on ESPN2 at 9 p.m. ET.ESPN - 4d -
An Indian court finds a 31-year-old man guilty of the rape and murder of an Irish backpacker
A court in India has found a 31-year-old man guilty of raping and murdering an Irish woman at a popular tourist resort in 2017ABC News - 4d -
Milan still looking to find themselves after Champions League loss; Big weekend Bundesliga showdown looms
Elsewhere on the Golazo Starting XI newsletter, Motta praises Weston McKennie and moreCBS Sports - 4d -
Americans expect to spend a record $14.6 billion on their significant others for Valentine’s Day, report finds
The uncertainty of the future and the broader economy may be leading people to splurge on holidays, expert says.CNBC - 4d -
Researchers find you don’t need a ton of data to train LLMs for reasoning tasks
With a few hundred well-curated examples, an LLM can be trained for complex reasoning tasks that previously required thousands of instances.VentureBeat - 4d -
How well do you know EastEnders? Take our quiz and find out
As the BBC soap turns 40, take our quiz to see how well you know life around Albert Square.BBC News - 2d -
Trump’s return means UK must swiftly find a way to increase defence spending | Peter Walker
Under Biden, the move could wait until the UK worked out how to meet its 2.5% GDP commitment. Not now. It has been one of the few political constants in a turbulent period for British politics: an ...The Guardian - 2d -
Quarter of UK employers plan to cut jobs before tax rises bite, report finds
Increase in national insurance contributions and higher minimum wage are increasing employment costsFinancial Times - 2d -
Mike Trout announces position change as Angels try to find way to keep slugger healthy for 2025 MLB season
Trout has played just 266 games over the last four seasons due to injuriesCBS Sports - 1d -
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Europe’s seaborne imports of gas fall by fifth to lowest since 2021, report finds
UK records 47% annual drop as governments aim to replace fossil fuels but also spend billions on new LNG terminals. European imports of seaborne gas shipments fell by a fifth last year to their ...The Guardian - 20h -
Snyder's Soapbox: Red Sox debacle with Rafael Devers, Alex Bregman finds blame with (almost) all parties
Why didn't the Red Sox tell Devers they wanted him to move positions? And why won't he?CBS Sports - 9h -
MLB free agent tracker: Cubs pivot to Justin Turner, Alex Bregman finally finds new home with Red Sox
As spring training opens, the free-agent market is just about tappedCBS Sports - 9h -
High-cost sickle cell gene therapies push insurers and Medicaid programs to find new payment models
The high cost of sickle cell gene therapies is pushing private insurers and Medicaid programs to develop new payment models.CNBC - 10h -
DOGE Fired Key Nuclear Safety Staff, Triggering a Scramble to Find Them and Rehire Them
It would be funny in, say, an Austin Powers movie, but a mad, weekend-long race to rehire hundreds of recently fired security-cleared experts needed to keep America’s nuclear systems safe wasn’t a ...Inc. - 4h -
The US Government Is Not a Startup
Elon Musk and DOGE are moving fast and breaking things that can’t afford to be broken.Wired - Feb. 7 -
Is US inflation on the way down?
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week aheadFinancial Times - Feb. 9 -
How useful is the penny?
President Trump announced Sunday that he ordered the U.S. Mint to stop printing the U.S. penny, saying it "literally cost us more than two cents." Trump's action is the latest move in a ...CBS News - Feb. 10 -
US inflation unexpectedly increases
US inflation increased by more than expected last month, pushing up the cost of living for Americans.BBC News - 5d -
The mounting risks to US exceptionalism
Trump’s fire hose of policy changes could make companies more cautious on spending and investmentFinancial Times - 4d -
Zelensky: US 'didn't want us in NATO' even before Trump
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday the U.S. did not want Ukraine to join NATO even before the Trump administration began changing the country's approach toward the Russia-Ukraine ...The Hill - 4d -
Trump uses US trade leverage to help working Americans
The Trump administration has imposed tariffs on European Union goods and services in response to the EU's environmental, social and governance (ESG) agenda, which has harmed U.S. farmers, ranchers, ...The Hill - 4d -
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China’s US tariffs become a reality
Plus, Mandelson becomes the UK’s man in Washington while political and business leaders debate AI developments in ParisFinancial Times - Feb. 9 -
The growing problem of child homelessness in the US
Many feel forced to hide their status through shame or fear of being taken into careFinancial Times - Feb. 10 -
Can Trump make bitcoin useful?
The US president is embracing the cryptocurrency, exciting enthusiasts and concerning scepticsFinancial Times - 6d -
Unofficial TikTok downloads surge in the US
Many people are turning to so-called "sideloading" because the app is unavailable on official stores.BBC News - 5d -
TikTok Is Back in US App Stores
The move reportedly comes after US attorney general Pam Bondi reassured Apple and Google they would not be fined for hosting TikTok.Wired - 4d -
How to Use an HSA to Save a Lot
A new analysis finds that a diligent saver who leaves the money untouched for decades can accumulate $1 million. But not everyone with an H.S.A. can afford to leave the money untapped.The New York Times - 4d -
Mixed-Use Vehicles And Your Taxes
For vehicles that are used for both business and personal reasons, it’s important to have the details right.Inc. - 2d -
The US can’t afford to ignore Africa
If hundreds of millions of Africans grow up with fond views of the Chinese Communist Party or Putin’s brand of strongman politics, how can free-market democracy hope to compete?The Hill - 11h -
EU to offer lower tariffs on US cars
Bloc hopes olive branch will help to shield Europe’s ailing car industry from Donald Trump’s trade measuresFinancial Times - Feb. 7 -
How will 'whirlwind' ambassador to US try to charm Trump?
As Peter Mandelson takes up the role of ambassador to the US, No 10 is determined the UK builds a strong relationship with Donald Trump.BBC News - Feb. 8 -
Who is helping Elon Musk gut the US government?
The billionaire’s cost-cutting ‘Doge’ staff includes wealthy executives, far-right ideologues and young engineers. Elon Musk’s rapid attempt to defund and depopulate the federal government has ...The Guardian - Feb. 8 -
NFL goalposts aren’t where they used to be: Here's why
Like many things in the NFL, the goalposts have evolved over time.The Hill - Feb. 8 -
"Psychological autopsy" used to determine mindset of shooting victim
After a traditional autopsy, a coroner ruled Kristen Trickle died by suicide. But prosecutors in Kansas questioned if she could have fired the large-caliber revolver that killed her and ordered an ...CBS News - Feb. 9
