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Zuckerberg's political pivot targets Apple, puts Meta staffers on edge
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's actions to curry favor with the president have rattled employees, but people familiar with his efforts say there's a clear strategy.CNBC - 6d -
Apple’s quiet pivot to India
The iPhone maker wants to diversify its supply chain beyond China. Can the world’s largest democracy deliver?Financial Times - 2d -
Zuckerberg’s swerve: how diversity went from being a Meta priority to getting cancelled
Meta once invested millions and attracted top talent as tech’s leader in corporate diversity. After those aspirations peaked in 2019, the company scuttled them altogether. In 2019, Facebook set ...The Guardian - Feb. 11 -
US cyber agency puts election security staffers who worked with the states on leave
Staffers at the nation’s cybersecurity agency whose job is to ensure the security of U.S. elections have been placed on administrative leave, jeopardizing critical support provided to state and ...ABC News - Feb. 11 -
The lesson in Meta's 20-day win streak — plus, why Apple's lower-cost iPhone matters
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.CNBC - 1d -
Zuckerberg philanthropy ends DEI programs
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's philanthropy has shuttered its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs as well as work on immigration reform as it reduces social advocacy work, the Chan ...The Hill - 1d -
Meta Plans Layoffs for Monday
Meta is planning to trim about 5 percent of its lowest performers.Inc. - Feb. 8 -
5 pivotal questions (and predictions) for key NFC teams
Fantasy football analyst Matt Harmon puts the spotlight on five NFC teams facing big questions this offseason.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Mark Zuckerberg’s charity guts DEI after assuring staff it would continue
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative ends internal inclusion efforts and ‘social advocacy’ grants and scrubs site of commitment. The for-profit charity organization founded by Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, ...The Guardian - 1d -
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Burchett compares DOGE staffers to young WWII soldiers
Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) on Monday compared Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) staffers to young World War II soldiers. Burchett was pressed by CNN’s Pamela Brown on DOGE’s reported ...The Hill - 2d -
Judge homes in on DOGE staffer duties in privacy lawsuit
A federal judge on Wednesday looked to pinpoint the exact duties of Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) staffers during a hearing over whether to cut off their unfettered access to troves of ...The Hill - 1d -
Vance proves pivotal in pushing through controversial Trump nominees
Vice President Vance has quickly become President Trump's liaison to the Senate, which has paid dividends as the GOP-led body moves to confirm even Trump's most controversial Cabinet picks. The ...The Hill - Feb. 10 -
Inside Monday’s AI pivot: Building digital workforces through modular AI
AI adoption is not a one and done, it’s a journey that enterprises and software vendors alike are on, from assistants to agentic AI.VentureBeat - Feb. 10 -
For Lisa of Blackpink, 'The White Lotus' Season 3 kicks off a pivotal year
Lalisa Manobal, better known as Lisa from Blackpink, is making her acting debut on Season 3 of HBO's "The White Lotus." Here's what you should know about the multi-hyphenate artist.Los Angeles Times - 6d -
Trump’s Pivot Toward Putin’s Russia Upends Generations of U.S. Policy
As peace talks opened in Saudi Arabia, President Trump made clear that the days of isolating Russia are over and suggested that Ukraine was to blame for being invaded.The New York Times - 2d -
Trump Pivots Toward Putin, and R.F.K. Jr. Says ‘Nothing’ Is Off Limits
Plus, an asteroid alert (for 2032).The New York Times - 1d -
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GenAI in Operations: The Overlooked Edge Early-Stage Startups
Embracing GenAI is becoming an essential strategy for new companies looking for a competitive edge.Inc. - Feb. 8 -
Leinster edge Ospreys to maintain unbeaten run
Leinster edge a spirited Ospreys side to remain unbeaten in this season's United Rugby Championship.BBC News - 6d -
Meta to Build AI-Driven Humanoid Robots
Facebook parent Meta is joining the race to field humanoid robotics.Inc. - 2d -
Meta Will Build the World’s Longest Undersea Cable
Meta’s Waterworth Project will provide internet connectivity on five continents, with landing points in India, the United States, Brazil, and South Africa.Wired - 1d -
Why improving flight safety is a double-edged sword
The Federal Aviation Administration must be extremely judicious that any additional safety measures implemented do not cause more lives to be lost on the nation’s highways than are saved in the air.The Hill - 12h -
OpenInfer raises $8M for AI inference at the edge
OpenInfer has raised $8 million in funding to redefine AI inference for edge applications. It’s the brain child of Behnam Bastani and Reza Nourai, who spent nearly a decade of building and scaling ...VentureBeat - 8h -
Some Laid-Off Meta Staff Cry Foul as Pushback Spotlights Meta’s Harsher Side
Meta’s just the latest big tech company to lay off staff. But it may have handled things indelicately—and staff who were let go as part of a culling of “low performers” claim they’re high achievers.Inc. - Feb. 12 -
'Grow up': Vance, Khanna spar over rehiring DOGE staffer
Vice President Vance and Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) sparred on social media platform X over the proposed rehiring of a Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) staffer who resigned after his ...The Hill - Feb. 8 -
8 Best Slippers, Tested and Loved by WIRED Staffers (2025)
We tried dozens of house shoes to find the best pairs for working from home, running errands, and avoiding cold floors. Here are the ones worth your feet.Wired - Feb. 12 -
Trump's executive orders cause 'chaos' at the VA, some staffers say
President Donald Trump has implemented a flurry of executive orders and policies that have touched nearly every corner of the federal government, and the Department of Veterans Affair has not been ...NBC News - Feb. 13 -
IRS reportedly planning to give DOGE staffer access to sensitive taxpayer data
The New York Times reports the IRS is planning to give a team member of DOGE access to sensitive taxpayer data. The IRS is also facing layoffs of probationary workers in the middle of tax season as ...CBS News - 3d -
USAID official says 'changes' to system have delayed payments to some staffers
A top USAID official acknowledged that "changes" in the agency's payment system had left some foreign service officers without "certain allowance payments."ABC News - 3d -
Duffy: FAA firings fewer than 400 out of ‘staggering’ 45,000 staffers
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy seemingly defended the recent firings at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Monday, arguing that the probationary employees who were let go made up ...The Hill - 2d -
How Trump's tariffs are a political tool
President Trump's expected tariffs on steel and aluminum could impact U.S. allies around the world. CBS News' Weijia Jiang breaks down how Mr. Trump's tariffs are part of his political arsenal.CBS News - Feb. 10 -
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 - 2d -
‘It’s my dream’: Villa and Arroyo edge closer to Wembley in Women’s FA Cup
Natalia Arroyo enjoys her first win as head coach with a 3-2 victory over Brighton and feels their fortunes are looking up. While the new Aston Villa head coach Natalia Arroyo’s days working as a ...The Guardian - Feb. 8 -
Federico Chiesa’s Liverpool moment edging closer in Slot’s patient plan
Arriving with no pre-season, the Italian appeared ‘left behind’, but could now be unleashed for the gruelling run-in. Andy Robertson remembers vomiting the first time he ever did the lactate test. ...The Guardian - Feb. 8 -
Joe Willock doubles up as Newcastle edge out Birmingham in thriller
A wet evening, a slick pitch and two committed teams and suddenly the FA Cup doesn’t seem in quite such a troubled state. A remarkable tie, played at remarkable pace, stuffed with incident and ...The Guardian - Feb. 8 -
Kemp keeps Republicans on edge as he mulls Georgia Senate bid
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) is at the center of intense speculation as Republicans wait to see whether the popular two-term governor will run against Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) next year. Republicans ...The Hill - Feb. 8 -
US and China on edge of trade war as tariff deadline looms
Donald Trump’s shock tactics may have pushed Beijing away from negotiating table, experts sayFinancial Times - Feb. 9 -
KEF Q Series Concerto Meta Review: Sweet Sound All Around
KEF’s loaded Concerto speakers pack warm and silky sound with bass to spare.Wired - Feb. 9
