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Time to Ask Some Tough Questions About AI

Has there ever been as much hype about a product that has yet to prove its value for most businesses? That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t take a hard look at what AI might do for you.

Inc. - 9h

Increasing defence budget will require tough trade-offs

If Labour will not budge on tax, inflation and a persistent deficit may be the result

Financial Times - 6d

Senate G.O.P. Passes Budget Resolution, and Punts on Tough Questions

Approval of the Republican budget plan left major questions about tax cuts and spending reduction for another day.

The New York Times - Feb. 21

U.S. Pressing Tough Demands in Revised Deal for Ukraine’s Minerals

The Trump administration wants revenues from Ukraine’s natural resources, according to a draft obtained by The New York Times, with no security guarantee in exchange.

The New York Times - Feb. 22

Josh Hart explains what makes Celtics such a tough matchup for Knicks

Josh Hart gives a great answer to why it's been so hard for the Celtics to beat the Knicks this season.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 24

Watch: Tough guy to eccentric grandad - a look back at Hackman's greatest roles

The much-celebrated actor's filmography includes Oscar-nominated dramas to comedic roles.

BBC News - 5d

Papa John’s says it’s focusing on value in a tough pizza market

The pizza chain’s CEO said he’s pleased with the “early progress” in its transformation.

MarketWatch - 5d

Morning Report — Trump talks tough with allies, woos Putin

In today’s issue: European leaders arrived this week to flatter and cajole President Trump. In the case of Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky today, it’s to agree to negotiate over something of ...

The Hill - 4d

Iain Watson: Dodds exit shows unease over Starmer's tough decisions

Labour MPs have been disciplined in not publicly opposing policies which privately make them queasy, but that may change.

BBC News - 4d

How February revealed the toughness of the UFC's 'easiest' weight class

Fans and pundits hearken back to the days of Anderson Silva, but 185 pounds may be at its best right now.

ESPN - 3d

Like being in a washing machine - England's tough night in Vegas

England's record 90-4 defeat by Australia in Las Vegas was an experience akin to being in a washing machine, according to Amy Hardcastle - and laid bare the gulf between the teams.

BBC News - 2d

Greenpeace Faces Tough Start in Trial Over Dakota Access Pipeline Protests

The environmental group, battling a multimillion-dollar lawsuit over protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline, told the North Dakota Supreme Court it can’t get a fair trial.

The New York Times - 20h

Gazans face tough choices as their future is debated on the global stage

Their fate is the discussion of Arab leaders in Egypt but what do Gazans want for their future?

BBC News - 14h

Trump tariffs on Canada, Mexico raises risks, tough choices for businesses

U.S. businesses are bracing for the impact of President Trump's new tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods. After months of threats and pushed deadlines, Trump said Monday he would go ahead with ...

The Hill - 9h

Concacaf disciplines ref for Messi autograph ask

Concacaf has disciplined referee Marco Antonio Ortiz Nava after he was seen apparently asking Lionel Messi for his shirt following Inter Miami CF's Concacaf Champions Cup win over Sporting Kansas ...

ESPN - Feb. 21

Pope asks for prayers in message from hospital

The pontiff is receiving hospital treatment as the Vatican warns his condition is still critical.

BBC News - Feb. 23

FDA Asks 300 Fired Scientists to Return

Some FDA scientists said they were not sure if they wanted to return.

Inc. - Feb. 23

Public asked for views on how to fix the water industry

Public urged to respond to commission on fixing system in England and Wales - but chairman rules out nationalisation.

BBC News - 5d

Russia asks for resumption of direct flights to, from US

Russia’s top diplomat made a request Friday for the U.S. to reopen its air space to direct flights between the countries, as President Trump has sought to warm relations with Moscow as he pushes ...

The Hill - 4d

Walz says he'd consider running for president if asked

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D), the Democratic vice presidential candidate for the 2024 cycle, said he would consider running for president in 2028. In an interview with The New Yorker published ...

The Hill - 21h

House Republicans representing large shares of Medicaid, SNAP beneficiaries face tough budget test

Some Republicans have raised concerns about potential cuts to anti-poverty programs that their constituents rely on as they search for ways to pay for Trump’s legislative agenda.

NBC News - Feb. 21

Once high-flying Bluebird Bio sells itself to private equity after tough times for the gene therapy maker

Bluebird Bio will sell itself to private equity firms Carlyle and SK Capital for about $30 million, the company said Friday.

CNBC - Feb. 21

Steve Witkoff: from property developer to global spotlight as Trump’s tough-talking troubleshooter

His friendship with the president dates back to a late-night encounter in a deli. Now he is a loyal envoy brokering the Gaza ceasefire and peace talks on Ukraine. With the first phase of the ...

The Guardian - Feb. 22

SoundHound earnings mean the stock could end its tough month on a high note

SoundHound saw accelerating growth in the latest quarter and touted new voice-based AI deals with fast-food restaurants.

MarketWatch - 4d

Men's basketball AP poll: Auburn again stays at No. 1 entering tough final week of the regular season

The final week of the regular season is here.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Texas AG asks court to require NCAA to begin gender testing

The Republican attorney general in Texas wants the NCAA to take its transgender policy a step further and require gender testing for athletes who compete in women’s sports

ABC News - Feb. 20

Menendez brothers case: DA asks court to deny their petition for new trial

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman said he's asked the court to deny the Menendez brothers' habeas corpus petition.

ABC News - Feb. 21

California governor asks Congress for nearly $40 billion for LA wildfire relief

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has asked Congress to approve nearly $40 billion in aid to help the Los Angeles area recover from January’s devastating wildfires

ABC News - Feb. 22

Streeting to ask employers to pay for more staff medical checks

UK government wants to boost workplace preventive health measures to cut spending on hospital care

Financial Times - Feb. 24

Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid keep asking about Barcelona's Yamal

Real Madrid are regularly contacting Lamine Yamal's agent to enquire about the Barcelona star. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

ESPN - Feb. 24

Newsom asks Congress for almost $40B in wildfire recovery aid

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) has requested that Congress appropriate nearly $40 billion to support communities affected by the wildfires that devastated the Los Angeles region last month. ...

The Hill - Feb. 24

Institute Asks Judge in Trump Documents Case to Disclose Special Counsel Report

The report is the second volume of a report Jack Smith wrote after dropping the federal criminal cases he brought against Donald J. Trump because of his 2024 election victory.

The New York Times - Feb. 24

Starbucks asks office workers to stay at home as it announces 1,100 job cuts

Corporate lay-offs are the first for coffee shop chain since 2018

Financial Times - Feb. 24

Special counsel determines some probationary layoffs violate law, asks for intervention

The Office of the Special Counsel (OSC) has determined that six probationary employees were improperly terminated, asking an employment body to intervene and temporarily bar the removals in a ...

The Hill - Feb. 24

Musk's new threats for federal employees asked to justify their jobs

Elon Musk posted new threats on social media to federal employees regarding an email sent by the Office of Personnel Management on weekly tasks reporting. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi has the latest.

CBS News - Feb. 25

Senate Republican asks Patel, Bondi to release Epstein records

Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) urged FBI Director Kash Patel and Attorney General Pam Bondi to release the details of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s flight log for his private jet and helicopter ...

The Hill - Feb. 25

Insider Reveals Asking Price For Devils Top Trade Target

The New Jersey Devils have been connected to Montreal Canadiens forward Jake Evans throughout this season. It is not particularly surprising that the Devils are interested in him, as they need help ...

Yahoo Sports - 6d

'He tried': Trump asked if Starmer persuaded him not to tariff the U.K.

President Trump said British Prime Minister Keir Starmer "tried" to persuade him not to put tariffs on the United Kingdom during their meeting at the White House.

NBC News - 4d

Google’s Sergey Brin Asks Workers to Spend More Time In the Office

The tech giant’s co-founder said that if employees worked harder and were in the office more, the company could reach an artificial general intelligence breakthrough.

The New York Times - 5d

Oklahoma Republicans clash over asking schoolchildren for citizenship status

A proposal approved by the state's Board of Education exposed divisions over how far should states go to enforce President Donald Trump's immigration policies.

NBC News - 4d

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