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Power struggle: will Brazil’s booming datacentre industry leave ordinary people in the dark?
While millions live with regular blackouts and limited energy, plants are being built to satisfy the global demand for digital storage and processing – piling pressure on an already fragile system ...The Guardian - 12h -
OPM walks back memo on firing probationary employees, leaving decision to agencies
The Office of Personnel Management on Tuesday updated its guidance to department heads that demanded the firing of federal workers, adding that it's up to the agency on whether to boot their hires. ...The Hill - 5h -
Melting glaciers caused almost 2cm of sea level rise this century, study reveals
Decades-long research shows world’s glaciers collectively lost 6.542tn tonnes of ice between 2000 and 2023. Melting glaciers have caused almost 2cm of sea level rise this century alone, a ...The Guardian - Feb. 19 -
Trump administration briefing: chaos caused by Musk’s Doge; fears over far-right podcaster tapped for FBI
From the latest in Musk’s fight to fire federal workers to concern over appointment of Dan Bongino – key US politics stories from Monday at a glance. Confusion continued on Monday over the demands ...The Guardian - Feb. 25 -
Extreme Heat May Cause Older People to Age Faster, New Study Finds
A first-of-its-kind analysis found that people living in hotter areas experienced more molecular changes than those in cooler places.The New York Times - 6d -
Court forces movie theater chain to pay for causing 'mental agony' by playing too many ads
An Indian man has successfully won damages from the country's biggest movie theater after he complained about having to watch too many advertisements.NBC News - 5d -
High heels and risky selfies: Etna eruptions cause despair among mountain rescuers
Thousands of tourists arrived to see lava in recent weeks, but not all were prepared for treks up the Sicilian volcano. A river of fire from the depths of the Earth carves its way through the black ...The Guardian - 4d -
Judge Rules Trump Can’t Fire Head of Federal Watchdog Agency Without Cause
A federal judge said that the president’s efforts to remove Hampton Dellinger, who leads the Office of Special Counsel, were unlawful. The agency protects whistle-blowers.The New York Times - 2d -
Japan fights forest fire that has damaged dozens of homes and caused hundreds to evacuate
Japan is fighting a forest fire that has damaged dozens of homes and forced hundreds of residents to evacuate in a northeastern coastal city.NBC News - 21h -
Messi’s missed game causes MLS stir, Ricardo Clark talks MLS transition & can Man City salvage their season?
Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to the Houston Dynamo’s public apology after Lionel Messi was absent from their game. Should MLS try to market the sport outside of Messi to fans? ...Yahoo Sports - 23h -
Pro-Trump techies enraged by president's crypto reserve announcement, causing early rift
Some of President Donald Trump's most vocal supporters in tech took to social media to slam his latest proposal for a crypto strategic reserve.CNBC - 10h -
Trump's foreign aid freeze halted a crucial program fighting HIV in Africa. Here's what's at stake
The freeze on U.S. foreign aid ordered by President Donald Trump has effectively halted one of the world's most successful responses to a diseaseABC News - Feb. 19 -
Miura, Kihara hold on to short program lead to capture second Four Continents title
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara of Japan have won the pairs event at the Four Continents figure skating competition, recapturing the title they first took home two years agoABC News - Feb. 21 -
Santa Clara makes program-record 23 3-pointers to beat Washington State 109-79
Carlos Stewart Jr. scored 22 points and Santa Clara made a program-record 23 3-pointers to beat Washington State 109-79ABC News - Feb. 22 -
Utah fires Craig Smith: Fourth-year coach failed to reach NCAA Tournament as program fell behind rival BYU
The coaching carousel is already moving well before we get to March, with five openings now and more to come next monthCBS Sports - Feb. 24 -
GM raises dividend and unveils $6 billion buyback program to cheer weary shareholders
Uncertainty about tariffs and labor-cost headwinds have weighed on stock this yearMarketWatch - 6d -
Boxing nears its spot on Los Angeles 2028 Olympic program as IOC recognizes new body
The International Olympic Committee has taken a key step toward retaining boxing on the program for the Los Angeles Games in 2028 as it recognized a new governing body for the sportABC News - 6d -
Jai Lucas leads No. 2 Duke to blowout win over Miami amid reported deal to take over Hurricanes program
Jai Lucas is reportedly set to take over as Miami’s head coach next season.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
NHL union, Boston College announce program to help players go back to school and finish their degree
NHL players who want to complete their college degrees will have a smoother pathway thanks to an agreement announced Wednesday between their union and Boston CollegeABC News - 6d -
Tracking college football GM hires: Analyzing high-profile moves as major programs prepare to navigate new era
Several programs have looked to the NFL ranks for general managersCBS Sports - 5d -
Peppa Pig's Mummy is pregnant, with the baby piglet expected in Season 11 of the preschool program
Peppa Pig's Mummy is pregnant with a third piglet, a mere 21 years after the cartoon family first appeared on TV. Peppa and little bro George will have to adjust.Los Angeles Times - 5d -
Democrats call for Education Department to rescind threats to end to federal funding for schools with DEI programs
A group of Democrats are calling on the Department of Education to rescind threats of defunding schools with diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs. The Hill received an exclusive look at ...The Hill - 4d -
Email shows that Musk ally is moving to close office behind free tax filing program at IRS
Program is apparently being closed according to email from former Tesla engineer installed in GSA. An Elon Musk ally installed in the US government said in a late night email going into Saturday ...The Guardian - 3d -
Republicans once maligned Medicaid. Now some see a program too big to touch
There's a mid-March deadline to avoid a partial government shutdown, and hesitation is surfacing among congressional Republicans about potential cuts to MedicaidABC News - 2d -
Offseason winners in college football: 10 programs off to fast starts ahead of 2025 season
With spring practices ramping up soon, a number of college football programs have set themselves up for success in 2025CBS Sports - 2d -
Why Trump’s ‘gold card’ visa program could make the pricey U.S. housing market even more expensive
An influx of immigrants who pay $5 million for a visa could increase demand in the “ultra-high end of the real-estate market,” said a National Association of Realtors economist.MarketWatch - 1d -
Carson Beck's new number at Miami has national championship connection to program great Ken Dorsey
Beck arrives at Miami after two years starting at GeorgiaCBS Sports - 1d -
PlayStation's New Beta Program Will Let You Test New Console Features Early
PlayStation has unveiled a new beta program that will make it easier to access game betas, test out new PS5 and PlayStation App features early, and more.. Aptly called the "Beta Program at ...GameSpot - 8h -
‘The impact has been devastating’: how USAid freeze sent shockwaves through Ethiopia
Ethiopia was the largest recipient of US aid assistance in sub-Saharan Africa before Donald Trump froze funding last month. From food and health to support for refugees and sexual abuse survivors, ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Musk’s ‘Doge’ claim about USAid funds for India sets off political firestorm
Apparently baseless claim that $21m was given to help voter turnout seized on by Trump and Modi government . Elon Musk’s “department of government efficiency” has been accused of setting off a ...The Guardian - Feb. 24 -
Trump administration guts USAID humanitarian office, despite pledge to save its work
Dozens of officials in USAID's humanitarian aid bureau have received termination notices, despite prior assurances that its humanitarian services would be preserved.ABC News - Feb. 24 -
USAID staff given 15 minutes to gather belongings from Washington, D.C., office
The latest USAID directive comes as 1,600 workers received termination notices over the weekend and thousands more abroad were put on administrative leave.ABC News - 6d -
USAID cuts are already hitting countries around the world. Here are 20 projects that have closed
Countries around the world already are feeling the impact of the Trump administration’s decision to eliminate more than 90% of foreign aid contracts and cut some $60 billion in fundingABC News - 3d -
'Stuck' in place: Author traces America's mobility crisis to a Modesto law enacted in 1885
In his insightful book about America's housing crisis, Yoni Appelbaum argues that more than a century of restrictive legislation has left so many stuck, unable to pursue opportunity.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 19 -
‘We are part of Syria’: Kurdish-led SDF fights for place in post-Assad future
Militia keeping IS in check pressured by new regime in Damascus, emboldened Turkey and US unpredictability. Thirty metres under the city of Kobani, north-east Syria, the Syrian Democratic Forces ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Richardson scores 21 and No. 14 Michigan State tops No. 12 Michigan 75-62 for 1st place in Big Ten
The Spartans (22-5, 13-3) have surged atop the highly competitive conference with their third straight win.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 22 -
Barcelona move into first place in La Liga as manager Hansi Flick continues to push the right buttons
Barca have won their last five La Liga games with 15 goals scored and just two concededCBS Sports - Feb. 22 -
German conservatives lead election with far-right AfD in second place, exit polls show
The far-right Alternative for Germany made huge gains in the German general election, with the center-right Christian Democratic Union likely to lead coalition talks to form the next government.NBC News - Feb. 23 -
Germany's conservatives win election as far-right AfD leaps to second place, exit polls show
The Christian Democratic Union and its allied Christian Social Union secured the largest share of votes in the German federal election, exit polls show.CNBC - Feb. 24 -
Conservatives win German election while far-right party surges to second place
Provisional results confirmed that mainstream conservatives led by Friedrich Merz won Germany’s national election, while a far-right party surged to become the nation’s second-largest.NBC News - Feb. 24
