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Warren: 'We've got our toes right on the edge of a constitutional crisis'
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) said the Trump administration is putting the nation “on the edge of a constitutional crisis” following a series of sweeping executive orders and funding freezes ...The Hill - Feb. 11 -
Nonstop Earthquakes Leave Santorini Empty and Its Residents on Edge
Thousands of tremors, sometimes every few minutes, have shaken Santorini, Greece. More than 13,000 of its 15,500 inhabitants have left.The New York Times - Feb. 11 -
Champions League: Guirassy cuts down Sporting, Juventus edge ahead of PSV
Dortmund win 3-0 in Portugal; Mbangula lifts Juve Dembélé takes Brest apart to show PSG are contenders Serhou Guirassy scored one and set up another in Borussia Dortmund ’s 3-0 victory at ...The Guardian - Feb. 11 -
Champions League: Feyenoord edge out Milan, Club Brugge defeat Atalanta
Igor Paixão’s strike downs Rossoneri in Rotterdam Controversial penalty gives Brugge late success Feyenoord held out for a 1-0 win at home against Milan in their Champions League playoff ...The Guardian - Feb. 12 -
Arm shares rise on report that Meta will buy its first chip
Arm shares rose 5% after a Thursday report that it was developing its own chip and that it had secured Meta as one of its first customers.CNBC - Feb. 13 -
Arm looks to launch its own chip after landing Meta contract
Plan represents move away from SoftBank-owned group licensing its chip blueprints to firms such as Apple and Nvidia. The British semiconductor designer Arm is reportedly planning to launch its own ...The Guardian - 6d -
Meta Plans Investments Into AI-Driven Humanoid Robots, Memo Shows
Meta isn’t the only company exploring human-like robots that could help out in homes or industrial settings.Inc. - 6d -
Quins miss out on top spot as Bristol edge victory
Harlequins miss the chance to go top of the table as Bristol Bears claim victory to strengthen their grip on fourth place in the Premiership Women's Rugby table.BBC News - 6d -
Meta failing to curb spread of many deepfake celebrity images on Facebook
Meta appears unable to keep up with the spread of sexualized, deepfake images of stars including Miranda Cosgrave and Scarlett Johansson on Facebook.CBS News - 3d -
Meta plans underwater internet cable stretching across globe
It is the latest move from Meta to invest more in global connectivity rather than its apps.BBC News - 3d -
Meta plans to link US and India with world’s longest undersea cable project
Project Waterworth, which involves cable longer than Earth’s circumference, to also reach South Africa and Brazil. Meta has announced plans to build the world’s longest underwater cable project, ...The Guardian - 3d -
Russia Starts Here — ordinary lives on the edge of Putin’s empire
In up-close encounters with Russians on the western border with the EU, Howard Amos seeks out human stories behind the headlinesFinancial Times - 1d -
Large Holes Open Up in Surrey, England; Car Teeters on the Edge
A giant hole opened up on a street in Surrey, southwest of London, forcing evacuations and leaving a car teetering on the edge. The cause was unknown.The New York Times - 7h -
Meta approves plan for bigger executives bonuses following 5% layoffs
Meta's executive officers could earn a bonus of 200% of their base salary under the company's new executive bonus plan, up from the 75% they earned previously.CNBC - 34m -
Meta slashes staff stock awards as group embarks on AI spending drive
Most employees will receive about 10% less equity options this yearFinancial Times - 1h -
UK demands access to Apple users' encrypted data
The Home Office served the notice to the tech giant under the Investigatory Powers Act.BBC News - Feb. 7 -
Why Are People Wearing Apple Watches on Their Ankles?
In pursuit of tracking fitness goals in a comfortable manner, a growing number of people are relocating their watches (and causing some confusion along the way).The New York Times - Feb. 8 -
Apple renames Gulf of Mexico as Gulf of America on maps
Apple Maps has renamed the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America, after the Trump administration updated the U.S. database for geographic names to reflect the president’s order renaming the body of ...The Hill - Feb. 12 -
Alibaba says it will be Apple’s AI partner in China
Ecommerce group’s advances in artificial intelligence have boosted its shares more than 40% this yearFinancial Times - Feb. 13 -
TikTok returns to Apple and Google app stores in the US
TikTok is again available on app stores in the US after President Donald Trump delayed a ban on the app.BBC News - 6d -
Apple, Google restore TikTok to their app stores
Since being pulled from Apple and Google stores last month, TikTok had remained operational for those in the U.S. who had already downloaded the app, though updates were unavailable.CBS News - 6d -
TikTok returns to Apple, Google app stores
TikTok has returned to the Apple and Google app stores.CNBC - 6d -
Apple and Google Restore TikTok to App Stores in the U.S.
The popular social media app was removed to comply with a new law that banned it in the United States. President Trump has paused enforcement of the ban.The New York Times - 6d -
Google, Apple return TikTok to U.S. app stores
TikTok has been restored to Google and Apple app stores in the United States for the first time Thursday night since January. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more.CBS News - 6d -
Apple’s Next iPhone SE Is Around the Corner
Plus: The OnePlus Watch 3 has big battery claims, Ninja’s Swirl can make ice cream and soft-serve, Google sets a date for I/O, and moreWired - 5d -
Apple launches iPhone 16e and ditches home button
Revamped entry-level iPhone is last to exchange touch ID home button for face ID, modern design – and a price hike. Apple has put the final nail in the coffin of the home button after 18 years with ...The Guardian - 1d -
Apple unveils new, lower-cost iPhone 16e
Apple has revealed its new budget-friendly smartphone, the iPhone 16e, starting at $599 and touting new AI features and a stronger battery. Bridget Carey, editor-at-large for CNET, joined CBS News ...CBS News - 10h -
Political tensions are redoubling Canada’s great hockey anxiety
Canadians have been booing the US anthem for weeks over Trump’s proposed tariffs. But it’s no wonder that tensions boiled over when the US finally met Canada on the ice. As usual, Canadians ...The Guardian - 4d -
Islands review – sexual tension and dangerously polite encounters
This intriguing noir mystery with a twist in its tale sees a couple befriend a tennis coach at a holiday resort with unnerving results. German film-maker Jan-Ole Gerster has created an intriguing ...The Guardian - 4d -
GM credits Trump for USA-Canada's 'political flair'
Bill Guerin, GM of the U.S. hockey team, said he would welcome a visit from President Trump and credits him for adding a "political flair" to the matchup vs. Canada.ESPN - 1d -
Target Sued for Defrauding Shareholders on DEI
The retailer was hit with lawsuit alleging it misled investors about DEI initiative risks, which led to consumer boycotts and diving stocks.Inc. - Feb. 8 -
WATCH: Thieves begin targeting eggs
The bird flu outbreak has sent the price of eggs to record highs, leading to egg thefts in Seattle and Pennsylvania.ABC News - Feb. 9 -
Environmental justice staff put on leave at EPA
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Environmental justice staff put on leave at EPA The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has put more than 160 workers who ...The Hill - Feb. 7 -
The USAID Shutdown Puts Millions of African Lives at Risk
HIV research programs have been halted, and many treatment clinics are still closed, despite a waiver for “life-saving” humanitarian aid.Wired - Feb. 8 -
Urban congregations put their faith in development projects
Demographic changes and costs are making religious groups reinvent places of worshipFinancial Times - Feb. 11 -
Blackstone puts First Eagle up for sale for $4bn
Decision to offload the business comes as private equity groups look to capitalise on a flurry of takeover activityFinancial Times - 6d -
London chef puts a twist on Mexican classics
Chef Santiago Lastra is known for the way he blends Mexican cooking and techniques with British ingredients: His Michelin-starred restaurant Kol, which creates Mexican food without traditional ...CBS News - 5d -
Time to put Thames Water out of its misery
The government should place the struggling utility into special administrationFinancial Times - 4d -
Starmer offers to put British ‘boots on the ground’ in Ukraine
UK prime minister expected to meet Trump this month and try to persuade him of Europe’s readiness to help secure peaceFinancial Times - 4d