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Pennsylvania's largest coal-fired power plant, now retired, to become gas-powered data center campus
What was once Pennsylvania’s biggest coal-fired power plant is being turned into a $10 billion natural gas-powered data center campus designed to capitalize on Big Tech's fast-growing energy demandsABC News - Apr. 2 -
Men’s basketball: Gophers add high-level scorer in transfer portal
The Gophers men’s basketball program kept up its busy April in the NCAA transfer portal on Sunday. Northern Colorado guard Langston Reynolds committed to Minnesota, becoming the fifth incoming ...Yahoo Sports - 9h -
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 -
Leaders Pulse beat Panthers to win fifth in a row
Netball Super League leaders London Pulse maintain their 100% start to the season with a 68-58 win over Birmingham Panthers.Yahoo Sports - 8h -
Texas Tech basketball's Kevin Overton headed to the transfer portal
Kevin Overton's time with the Texas Tech basketball team appears over as he's reportedly headed to the transfer portal.Yahoo Sports - 4h -
Texas Tech basketball earns transfer portal commitment from Washington State's LeJuan Watts
The Texas Tech basketball team added a transfer portal commitment from Washington State's LeJuan Watts on Saturday. Here's what he brings to Tech.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Tech C.E.O.s Spent Millions Courting Trump. It Has Yet to Pay Off.
With inauguration donations and Mar-a-Lago visits, leaders of the biggest tech companies sought favor with the president in an attempt to steer regulation and tariffs, to little avail.The New York Times - 1d -
What to Know About Trump’s Antitrust Efforts Against Tech Giants
The Trump administration will take Meta to court this week, continuing an aggressive effort to rein in the power of the biggest tech companies. Here’s what to know.The New York Times - 20h -
CEOs Are Telling Their Employees to Embrace AI–or Become Irrelevant
Shopify’s Toby Lütke and Fiverr’s Micha Kaufman told their workforces that understanding AI tools is more critical to their careers, and survival, than ever before.Inc. - 3d -
Stunt Design Becomes a New Oscars Award Category
Movies that are released in 2027 will be the first ones eligible for the new category honoring the people who make some of the most audience-pleasing moments.The New York Times - 3d -
A Congressional Outsider Becomes the Establishment Pick for Oakland Mayor
Former Representative Barbara Lee entered the campaign for mayor of the Bay Area city as the favorite. But her main challenger has gained traction after positioning himself as the change candidate.The New York Times - 20h -
Clippers beat Warriors and get fifth seed in NBA playoffs
James Harden scores 12 points in overtime as Clippers beat Warriors and will face Denver in first round of NBA playoffs.Yahoo Sports - 6h -
No. 8 FSU baseball sweeps Virginia Tech behind strong weekend from starting pitchers
Florida State baseball's starting pitching dazzled in a weekend sweep over Virginia Tech, with Wes Mendes having a strong day in Sunday's 4-2 win.Yahoo Sports - 9h -
Robin Villeneuve rakes, Texas Tech baseball wins series from Baylor: What we learned
Robin Villeneuve homered in a 4-for-4 game, Jack Cebert continued dealing as Texas Tech baseball won only its second Big 12 series in its past eightYahoo Sports - 4h -
Billionaire highlights Mars trip for astronauts in bid to become NASA's next chief
The nominee for NASA's top job is outlining his vision for space explorationABC News - 4d -
How Your Story Can Shape or Break the Type of Entrepreneur You Become
The lessons you learn early in life shape how you approach business – for the good or the bad.Inc. - 2d -
Nasdaq set to lead Dow, S&P 500 higher on tech tariff pause amid mixed signals
Nasdaq-100 futures indicated tech stocks would lead U.S. stocks higher as a new week of trading got under way Sunday night, though investors noted confusion remained after mixed signals from the ...MarketWatch - 2h -
What Trump’s Tariffs Mean for Tech—and You
This week on Uncanny Valley, our hosts look at the impacts this trade war will have on the products we all use and how you can best navigate this new normal.Wired - 2d -
US tech tariff exemption will be temporary, says Trump
US president says products given reprieve will fall under separate regimeFinancial Times - 6h -
Virna Jandiroba wants strawweight title shot after fifth straight win at UFC 314
MIAMI – Virna Jandiroba met the media Saturday after her win over Yan Xiaonan at UFC 314. Jandiroba (22-3 MMA, 8-3 UFC), who was a slight favorite in the fight, outworked Xiaonan (16-5 MMA, 9-4 ...Yahoo Sports - 10h -
Harden, Leonard lead Clippers past Warriors 124-119 in OT to secure fifth seed in West playoffs
James Harden hit consecutive 3-pointers in overtime, a pair of free throws and scored on Jimmy Butler’s goaltending to finish with 39 points and 10 assists, Kawhi Leonard added 33 points, and the ...Yahoo Sports - 6h -
Has Rory McIlroy won the Masters? Fifth major secured with career grand slam completed at Augusta National
McIlroy has long been considered the best golfer of his generation, but one tournament always stood between him and legend statusCBS Sports - 4h -
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wins NBA scoring title, becomes third OKC Thunder star to do so
The NBA scoring title is back in OKC. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has retrieved the crown by averaging 32.7 points per game for the Thunder.Yahoo Sports - 7h -
Big Tech’s Tariff Chaos + A.I. 2027 + Llama Drama
“How do we navigate this new uncertain climate?”The New York Times - 2d -
Sports teams adopt tactile tech for blind and low-vision fans
Professional sports teams are partnering with startups to introduce technology for blind and visually impaired fans to better experience live games.CNBC - 17h -
Tech Leaders Embraced Trump. It’s Causing Rifts in Silicon Valley
Silicon Valley’s political allegiances are increasingly divided.Inc. - 1h -
JOL TV: Overreaction Sunday talking Georgia Tech's spring game and more
After a fun White and Gold game at Bobby Dodd Stadium, JOL publisher Kelly Quinlan and staff writer Alex FarrerYahoo Sports - 54m -
Topgolf founders tap investors for high-tech version of game of pool
Twins behind ‘gamified’ golfing chain sold for $2.1bn raise funds from backers including Blackstone’s David BlitzerFinancial Times - 1h -
Rory McIlroy wins 2025 Masters after sudden-death playoff with Justin Rose
Rory McIlroy held on to win the 89th Masters Tournament in a one-hole playoff on Sunday, earning his fifth major championship and first since 2014.NBC News - 5h -
The pain of doing business under Trump
Buckling to a volatile administration has costs that are only starting to become apparentFinancial Times - 1d -
Seiya Suzuki exits Chicago Cubs-Los Angeles Dodgers game in 5th inning with right wrist pain
LOS ANGELES — Chicago Cubs designated hitter Seiya Suzuki exited Saturday night’s game with an injury. Suzuki experienced right wrist pain and was replaced by Miguel Amaya in the fifth inning with ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Video: Romagnoli scores opening goal for Lazio in Rome derby
Alessio Romagnoli scored his fifth goal this season, but it was memorable because it allowed Lazio to take the lead against city rivals Roma.Romagnoli gave Lazio the lead in the second half of a ...Yahoo Sports - 9h -
McLaren’s Oscar Piastri surges to dominant victory at Bahrain F1 GP
George Russell finishes second; Lando Norris third Ferrari’s Leclerc and Hamilton take fourth and fifth Flawless was the assessment of Oscar Piastri’s race engineer after the Australian ...The Guardian - 10h -
Peter Navarro denies tensions with Elon Musk after Musk calls him a 'moron'
Top White House trade aide Peter Navarro denied tensions between him and tech mogul Elon Musk, another senior Trump adviser, days after the billionaire tech mogul called the Harvard-trained ...NBC News - 14h -
Peter Navarro denies tensions with Elon Musk after Musk calls him a 'moron'
Top White House trade aide Peter Navarro denied tensions between him and tech mogul Elon Musk, another senior Trump adviser, days after the billionaire tech mogul called the Harvard-trained ...NBC News - 14h -
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 - 1d -
Tech CEO allegedly defrauded investors lured by AI of $40 million, feds say
The nate app was not powered by advanced AI technology at all, but by human workers, according to the indictment.CBS News - 16h -
Wall Street stock futures rise after temporary US tech tariff exemption
Gains come after two weeks of wild swings in financial marketsFinancial Times - 7h -
The Best Cat Toys for Your Furry Friend (2025)
Based on years of testing with our cats, these are our favorite WIRED-approved, tech-y cat toys and scratchers.Wired - 2d