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Their husbands and sons were killed by the police. But Brazil’s grieving mothers are banding together
Every year, 6,000 people, mostly young Black men, are victims of state violence. Now, ‘scholarship mums’ are acting as paid researchers in a pioneering programme to provide support to those left ...The Guardian - 50m -
Dynamic Black Marching Bands Are Super Bowl Stalwarts
H.B.C.U. bands have been part of the festivities since the first halftime show. This year, Southern University’s “Human Jukebox” will perform before the national anthem.The New York Times - 15h -
Gunman opens fire at school band competition, is tackled, wounds 1, police say
A parent tackled a man who opened fire during a band competition at a Houston-area high school and several other people then helped disarm and detain him, in a shooting that wounded one person, ...CBS News - 17h -
Apple profits top estimates even as competition dents China iPhone sales
Silicon Valley group says there are signs rollout of AI features will boost handset demandFinancial Times - 4d -
Joe Burrow to make Pro Bowl Games debut in skills competition
While some stars opted out, Burrow and Baker Mayfield will be among the players on hand for the revamped games.ESPN - 4d -
Why the EU’s competitiveness plan is still a work in progress
Also in this newsletter: How a Dutch minister wants to relax green rules to boost affordable housingFinancial Times - 5d -
L.A. nightlife bands together on the dance floor to benefit wildfire victims at the Bellwether
Hosted by IHeartComix, the dance party is curated by 11 leading promoters on-site, with a talent lineup that includes Alice Glass, Ladies of Leisure, Emo Nite DJs, Spank Rock and more.Los Angeles Times - 5d -
Cult band Mogwai on outselling Dua Lipa and Harry Styles
The Scottish rock band explain how music helped them through a tough period in their personal lives.BBC News - 6d -
UK raises cloud competition concerns, names Microsoft and Amazon as dominant players
Britain's antitrust watchdog on Tuesday raised concerns over competition in the multi-billion-pound cloud computing market.CNBC - 6d -
Microsoft stifling competition in cloud services market, finds UK regulator
CMA decision comes as the US tech giant and Amazon face potential probes into their dominance of the marketFinancial Times - 6d -
UK competition agency will make ‘rapid decisions’, new chair says
Newly installed Doug Gurr wants to improve relations with industries and spur investmentFinancial Times - Jan. 28 -
Manic Street Preachers: ‘The band feels like something you can go into battle with against the world’
As they release their 15th album, the Manic Street Preachers are as fired up as ever. They talk about tech bros, stealing hotel shampoo and four decades of combining friendship with being in a band ...The Guardian - Jan. 26 -
Competition or growth? It’s better to have both
Political interference fuels uncertainty for businesses in need of a stable competition policyFinancial Times - Jan. 26 -
Nvidia’s toughest competition might just be Alphabet — but there’s a catch
One analyst says Alphabet has great chips, but doesn’t seem to be doing enough to pursue the massive market opportunity in AI hardware.MarketWatch - Jan. 24 -
UK competition regulator to cut staff after ‘budgeting error’
Voluntary exit scheme comes as CMA reels from government’s ousting of its chairFinancial Times - Jan. 23 -
U.K. Competition Watchdog Chair Replaced With Ex-Amazon Boss
The government appointed Douglas Gurr as interim chairman of the Competition and Markets Authority after pressuring the regulator to do more to spur investment and economic growth.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 22 -
China’s navy commissions new frigate amid rising competition with the US and others
China has commissioned a new-generation frigate as competition rises with the U.S. and other regional powers, saying the ship will “play a vital role in enhancing the overall combat effectiveness" ...ABC News - Jan. 22 -
Garth Hudson, Multifaceted Musician With the Band, Dies at 87
He was the last surviving original member of one of the most influential groups of the 1960s and ’70s, with its blend of rock, r&b and country.The New York Times - Jan. 21 -
UK competition watchdog chair ousted by government
Marcus Bokkerink is leaving as the government signals it is serious about growth, the BBC understands.BBC News - Jan. 21 -
Ministers force out chair of UK’s competition regulator
Marcus Bokkerink replaced at CMA with government saying it wants pro-business decisions to drive prosperity and growthFinancial Times - Jan. 21 -
Garth Hudson, the last surviving member of The Band, dies at 87
Garth Hudson, the Band’s virtuoso keyboardist and all-around musician who drew from a unique palette of sounds and styles to add a conversational touch to such rock standards as “Up on Cripple ...NBC News - Jan. 21 -
Garth Hudson, co-founder and keyboardist of the Band, dies at 87
Hudson's keyboard was an essential element of the Band's sound on roots-rock classics such as 'The Weight' and 'The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down.'Los Angeles Times - Jan. 21 -
Garth Hudson, founder member of the Band and Bob Dylan collaborator, dies aged 87
Hudson was the last remaining member of the folk-rock group, releasing 10 studio albums with them and touring with Dylan in his newfound electric period. Garth Hudson, the last remaining founder ...The Guardian - Jan. 21 -
Former Village People member says original band ‘would never’ play Trump rally
Jim Newman claims band who performed at inauguration is ‘entirely separate entity’ from group he was in. A former member of Village People has distanced himself from the band that performed at ...The Guardian - Jan. 21 -
X Games will test AI from Google Cloud for judging snowboarding competitions
Making its debut in Aspen, X Games will leverage AI technology from Google Cloud to enhance objectivity in subjectively judged sports. The aim is to deepen fan engagement, and provide valuable ...VentureBeat - Jan. 21 -
17 Best Apple Watch Accessories (2025): Bands, Chargers, Cases, and Screen Protectors
You finally caved and bought an Apple Watch. These are our favorite straps, screen protectors, chargers, and cases to go with it.Wired - Jan. 21 -
Where Has the College Football and N.F.L. Postseason Competition Gone?
“No one can be sitting there and going, ‘You want these blowout games,’” ESPN analyst Scott Van Pelt said.The New York Times - Jan. 18 -
EU Competition Chief Denies Reassessment of Big Tech Probes
The European Commission’s new chief competition enforcer pushed back against concerns that the regulator might weaken its efforts to curb Big Tech companies in the bloc ahead of U.S. ...The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 16 -
Record label takes legal action against K-pop band NewJeans
Ador accuses the girl group of trying to sign new deals, while still under contract at the label.BBC News - Jan. 13 -
Porsche China deliveries drop 28% as competition intensifies
Fall comes as consumers in world’s largest car market increasingly opt for domestic brandsFinancial Times - Jan. 13 -
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin Rocket Launch Could Give SpaceX Some Competition
If New Glenn lifts off on Monday as planned, the Amazon founder’s rocket company will be on track to give Elon Musk’s SpaceX some genuine competition.The New York Times - Jan. 11 -
America can't afford to lose the high-skilled talent race in today's competitive markets
America’s real competitive edge lies in its people. If we fail to act, today’s political skirmishes will become tomorrow’s lost opportunities.The Hill - Jan. 11 -
EU Competition Regulator Conditionally Clears Synopsys' $35 Billion Ansys Deal
The commission said that the companies’ offer to sell two business units to a rival fully addresses its concerns.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 10 -
'A year of sowing seeds': How C.J. Stroud's competitive nature is taking course for Texans
Houston will host the Chargers in the wild-card round after winning its second consecutive AFC South title.ESPN - Jan. 10 -
Jamie Lee Curtis donates $1M to LA wildfire relief efforts: We are 'banding together to save each other'
Jamie Lee Curtis says her family is donating $1 million to relief efforts amid the wildfires in California that have devastated the Los Angeles area. "As the fire still rages on and [the California ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
These will be the most competitive housing markets in 2025, Zillow report predicts
The hottest housing markets this year are predicted to be on the East Coast, according to a new report.The Hill - Jan. 7 -
U.K. Competition Watchdog Prepares to Investigate Tech Giants Under New Rulebook
The regulator said it would open investigations into at least three types of tech platforms at the start of this year to work out which tech giants need to obey a new law governing the digital ...The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7 -
Trust as a Competitive Advantage
It’s a long game to build and maintain trust, involving partnership and strong relationships.Inc. - Jan. 6 -
Tesla posted record China sales in 2024. But this year is going to be tough as competition heats up
Tesla faces fresh threats as Chinese automakers double down on domestic market in the face of hefty export tariffs in the U.S. and European Union.CNBC - Jan. 6 -
Indie band English Teacher kick off BBC's Sound of 2025
The Mercury Prize-winning band start the countdown of the BBC's annual list of music's rising stars.BBC News - Jan. 6
