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Apple, Google, Cash App alums ditch Big Tech to build on bitcoin, fueled by VC money and friendly White House
In Austin, Apple, Google, and Cash App alums ditch big paychecks for bitcoin, backed by VCs, crypto friendly policy and belief that this time, it is different.CNBC - 22h -
Five More Big Law Firms Reach Deals With Trump
Kirkland & Ellis, Latham & Watkins, A&O Shearman, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett and Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft agreed to do free legal work on causes the White House supports.The New York Times - 1d -
Mickey Rourke leaves Big Brother after 'unacceptable behaviour'
The Hollywood actor was formally warned by the show earlier this week over "offensive" language he had used.BBC News - 17h -
Why Sedona Prince is the toughest WNBA draft prospect to evaluate
She's a skilled 6-7 center, but some GMs have expressed doubt about drafting Sedona Prince after accusations of intimate partner violence.ESPN - 10h -
What the Investor Behind Jonathan Adler and Draper James Looks For in a Pitch
Consortium Brand Partners founder Cory Baker explains why he won’t invest in anything his 18-year-old son likes.Inc. - 1d -
This is the future of senior housing
Older consumers — and their adult children — now have more education and higher technological expectations.MarketWatch - 15h -
Trump Close to Winning Concessions From More Law Firms
Four or five firms could soon agree to deals that would be unveiled as a package, in an escalation of the president’s crackdown on an industry that has drawn his ire.The New York Times - 2d -
Trump admin live updates: Trump strikes deals with law firms totaling $600M
President Donald Trump on Friday announced agreements with five law firms for $600 million in pro bono work.ABC News - 18h -
Harvard Professors Sue Trump Administration Over Threat to Federal Funds
The administration is reviewing about $9 billion in federal funding that the university receives.The New York Times - 19h -
Trump says 5 more law firms will provide $600 million total in free legal work for causes he supports
Trump said all five firms also agreed not to "engage in illegal DEI discrimination and preferences" and commit to "Merit-Based Hiring" as part of the deals.CNBC - 1d -
‘A new norm’: How BYU volleyball is preparing for NCAA changes to come
Among the challenges will be a smaller roster size than normal.Yahoo Sports - 14h -
This Famous Physics Experiment Shows Why the Government Should Support ‘Useless’ Science
Basic research often pays huge dividends—but that’s not why we do it.Wired - 2d -
FBI analyst targeted in Kash Patel's book placed on leave
The FBI has placed an analyst on leave whose name was on a list of "Deep State actors" in a book written by FBI Director Kash Patel.NBC News - 21h -
Challenge to Trump’s Tariffs Funded by Groups Linked to Charles Koch and Leonard Leo
The legal organization behind a lawsuit challenging President Trump’s tariffs is funded by groups linked to Charles Koch and Leonard A. Leo.The New York Times - 2d -
Nemanja Matić set to leave Lyon at the end of his contract
According to L’Équipe, Nemanja Matić (36) is likely to leave Lyon on a free transfer when his contract expires at the end of the season. The Serbian international midfielder signed an 18-month de...Yahoo Sports - 8h -
If millions of dead people are stealing from Social Security, then why can’t the DOJ find any of them?
Why the ‘dead people collecting Social Security’ narrative just won’t dieMarketWatch - 16h -
NBA scout reveals one big concern about LeBron James in the playoffs
LeBron James is still an NBA superstar in his 22nd season, but one scout says that he has a big weakness that could sink the Lakers in the playoffs.Yahoo Sports - 13h -
OpenAI Wants to Partner With Startups on AI—Here’s How to Apply
The company announced a new initiative called the OpenAI Pioneers Program. These are its goals.Inc. - 2d -
How to stabilize a region, gain a friend, and combat China: Partner with Africa
The U.S. should establish a U.S.-Africa Security Defense Tax Credit to incentivize American companies to invest in Africa's critical minerals sector, reducing dependence on China and fostering ...The Hill - 21h -
Cubs have big night in 16-0 rout of Dodgers
The Chicago Cubs had a big night against the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers. One night after being shut out, the Cubs broke out for 14 runs and 15 hits in the final three innings of a 16-0 ...Yahoo Sports - 9h -
Jonathan McDowell on Retiring From Harvard and Leaving the U.S.
Jonathan McDowell is retiring from studying the universe. But he’s ramping up efforts to chronicle humanity’s exploration of space.The New York Times - 23h -
Small Language Models Are the New Rage, Researchers Say
Larger models can pull off a wider variety of feats, but the reduced footprint of smaller models makes them attractive tools.Wired - 9h -
Why is Chelsea v Ipswich not on TV?
Everything you need to know ahead of the Premier League fixtureYahoo Sports - 8h -
No. 23 WVU pounds Houston to move into 3-way tie for first place in Big 12
Apr. 12—MORGANTOWN — Chase Swain tripled and drove in three runs, as the 23rd-ranked WVU baseball team defeated Houston 9-2 on Friday night to move into a three-way tie for first in the Big 12. The ...Yahoo Sports - 13h -
Do we need cocoa-free chocolate and is it nice?
Cocoa prices are soaring so new chocolate firms are looking at an alternative ingredient.BBC News - 2d -
Trump pushes trade partners to buy more U.S. energy as a way to avoid higher tariffs
Trump says he wants to slash the U.S. trade deficit and achieve what he calls "energy dominance."CNBC - 1d -
Where Were Big Tech’s CEOs on Tariffs?
Tim Cook, Mark Zuckerberg, and other tech leaders refrained from making public statements while their companies collectively lost trillions. Their silence was both deafening and strategic.Wired - 2d -
Why Traditional Work-Life Balance Is a Myth
The magic happens when you fully embrace the season you are in.Inc. - 1d -
Why did the government take control of British Steel?
An emergency law has handed control of the UK's only remaining plant making virgin steel to the government.BBC News - 13h -
US dollar’s haven status under threat, fund managers warn
Erratic policymaking and rising trade barriers are jeopardising confidence in the currencyFinancial Times - 1d -
Harvard faculty sue Trump administration over funding cuts threat
Harvard University faculty sued the Trump administration on Friday over a federal assessment of the school's spending amid allegations of their “failure” to protect students from antisemitism. The ...The Hill - 13h -
Trump chaos prompts top Canadian and Danish pension funds to cool on US
Rethink comes as tariffs and talk of territorial expansion stoke market instability and geopolitical tensionFinancial Times - 11h -
Big Tech’s Tariff Chaos + A.I. 2027 + Llama Drama
“How do we navigate this new uncertain climate?”The New York Times - 2d -
An Oklahoma School District Just Got Stuck With a Big Bus Bill
Schools lined up for help getting cleaner school buses. Then came the EPA freeze.Inc. - 1d -
Bungie's Marathon Releases In September On Same Day As Another Big Game
Bungie's new shooter Marathon was the focus of a livestream event today in which the company shared lots of new information about it, including a release date. Marathon will launch on September 23, ...GameSpot - 21h -
Kaden Carpenter’s big hit lifts Utah to series win over BYU
Kaden Carpenter has had a promising baseball future for a long time. The former American Fork High star was on his way to becoming Utah Valley’s Pitcher of the Year in 2022 and was among the top ...Yahoo Sports - 13h -
The big picture: Sally Mann captures girls on the cusp of womanhood
For her classic series At Twelve, the American photographer created a collective portrait of adolescent girls, including world-weary Olivia pictured in her yard. You can see a whole world – ...The Guardian - 9h -
The Trump Administration Is Turning Science Against Itself
In addition to firing researchers and pulling funds, the Trump administration is also inverting science.Wired - 2d
