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Chile reels after worst blackout in 15 years hits copper mines
Government imposes curfew after more than 90% of country loses power in transmission failureFinancial Times - 16h -
Millions in the dark in Chile after blackout
SANTIAGO, Chile — A sweeping blackout hit Chile on Tuesday, stranding commuters, knocking out traffic lights, paralyzing countless businesses and leaving millions of people across the South ...NBC News - 19h -
Here's what to know about the "Feb 28 Economic Blackout" protest
A grassroots effort is asking American consumers to refrain from making purchases at major retailers for one day in February.CBS News - 5d -
Chile hit by major blackout, leaving millions without electricity
State of emergency and overnight curfew declared after blackout strands commuters and knocks out traffic lights. Authorities in Chile have declared a state of emergency and overnight curfew after a ...The Guardian - 22h -
Power back on in Chile after blackout leaves millions in dark
Electricity restored to almost all affected regions as investigation under way into how outage occurred. Power has been restored to most of Chile ’s 19 million people after the country’s most ...The Guardian - 2h -
Residents could be out of their homes 'for a year'
Godstone residents affected by the sinkholes attend a meeting to discuss what happens next.BBC News - 1d -
The New Yorker Celebrates 100 Years
A buzzy night spot was the party venue for a magazine that is “the last of its kind.”The New York Times - 57m -
Powerful quantum computers in years not decades, says Microsoft
It says a new chip it has created could end up being as important a breakthrough as the semiconductor.BBC News - Feb. 19 -
No pain, no gain? Hardly. This year's fitness buzzword is 'recovery'
There was a time not long ago that the exercise mantra in gyms was “no pain, no gain.”ABC News - Feb. 19 -
This is the year the Oscars found God – but can they keep the faith?
From Conclave to The Brutalist to A Real Pain, films about religion are unusually well represented at the Academy Awards – some with decidedly unorthodox themes • Warning: contains spoilers . ...The Guardian - 5d -
Progressives struggle to stem bleeding after brutal year
Progressives are struggling with recruitment, morale and fundraising as they seek a path forward heading into next year’s midterm elections. While some on the left, such as Justice Democrats, have ...The Hill - 5d -
Neighbours cancelled again, two years after revival
The series will finish at the end of 2025, after 40 years and more than 9,000 episodes.BBC News - 5d -
Flat owners 'seething' at £8.8k a year service fee
Flat owners at an Manchester apartment block rail against a 249% service charge increase from April.BBC News - 5d -
Meghan’s New Name? He’s Been Using It for Years.
The founder of a New York clothing brand learned that he had something in common with the Duchess of Sussex this week: a business called As Ever.The New York Times - 4d -
Bruins' Lindholm (knee) likely out for rest of year
Bruins defenseman Hampus Lindholm will need another surgery on his injured knee and is unlikely to return this year, general manager Don Sweeney said.ESPN - 3d -
Inside Russia: Putin’s war, three years on
What have Russians won and lost during the conflict in Ukraine?BBC News - 2d -
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A Theory of Media That Explains 15 Years of Politics
Martin Gurri discusses how social media and the internet have fundamentally changed the public’s relationship to institutions and power.The New York Times - 1d -
Team Fortress 2 Classic Coming To Steam This Year
Released in 2020, Team Fortress 2 Classic is a mod for Team Fortress 2 that re-imagines the original game's early post-launch era. It was one of the most popular fan mods, and now will officially ...GameSpot - 1d -
Charli XCX named Brits songwriter of the year
The honour is revealed ahead of Saturday's main ceremony, where the star is up for five more prizes.BBC News - 22h -
Was 40-year-old Trump recruited by the KGB?
The former head of Kazakhstan’s intelligence service, Alnur Mussayev, recently claimed in a Facebook post that Donald Trump was recruited by the KGB in 1987.The Hill - 10h -
Egg Prices Could Jump Another 41% This Year
USDA is also spending more to battle avian flu, which caused 166 million chickens to be culled to prevent disease spread.Inc. - 53m -
Fantasy Baseball Today: This year's Seth Lugo and others who could mirror last year's top performers
Find out why Chris Towers believes Spencer Arrighetti could take a massive step forwardCBS Sports - 8h -
They’ve Been Waiting Years to Go Public. They’re Still Waiting.
Some tech companies are delaying or pulling their listing plans as the Trump administration’s tariff announcements and other changes cause market volatility and uncertainty.The New York Times - Feb. 18 -
NIH Research Grants Lag Behind Last Year’s by $1 Billion
After weeks of disruption to scientific federal grants, the National Institutes of Health has fallen behind in funding research into treatments for deadly diseases.The New York Times - Feb. 18 -
Oscars flashback: Documentaries about children prevailed 20 years ago
'Born Into Brothels' and a short about children marching during the civil rights era won Oscar gold in 2005.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 19 -
Gayming Awards 2025 to air on WOW Presents in fifth year
The Gayming Awards 2025 show will air on WOW Presents on July 8 as the event enters its fifth year.VentureBeat - Feb. 19 -
Cynthia Erivo's whirlwind year to continue with Tonys hosting gig
Cynthia Erivo will host the 2025 Tony Awards, continuing a banner year that included an Oscar nomination.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 19 -
Niger junta to consider proposal for 5-year transition to non-military rule
Niger’s National Conference has submitted a proposal to return the country to non-military rule after a five-year transition period during which the current military government will stay in powerABC News - 6d -
After one year of Ineos at Man United, is the club any better off?
It's one year since Ineos' investment in Man United and took over the club's footballing operations. How has it done in meeting high expectations?ESPN - 5d -
Macario nets 1st USWNT goal in 3 years in win
Catarina Macario and Ally Sentnor each scored as the United States beat Colombia 2-0 in its opening game of the SheBelieves Cup on Thursday.ESPN - 5d -
Seals, sharks and spiny squat lobsters: Underwater Photographer of the Year 2025 – in pictures
The annual competition draws thousands of entries from across the world and brings together images from below the water’s surface that show the diversity and challenges of subaquatic life. All ...The Guardian - 5d -
MLS Year 30: A league at a philosophical crossroads as World Cups loom
America’s top circuit has grown and thrived thanks to mechanisms it now no longer needs. Ever since its foundation in 1996, Major League Soccer has faced questions about its place within the world ...The Guardian - 5d -
Olympians A'ja Wilson, Jordan Chiles featured on Time 'Women of the Year' cover
A'ja Wilson and Jordan Chiles were named among Time's 13 "Women of the Year," announced on Thursday.ESPN - 5d -
New York Yankees drop beard ban after 49 years
The New York Yankees are changing their facial hair policy. Going forward, players and coaches are allowed to have "well-groomed beards."CBS News - 5d -
Push to declassify Malcolm X documents 60 years after assassination
It has been 60 years since Malcolm X was assassinated in NYC, and his family is calling for the documents in the case to be declassified.CBS News - 5d -
Apple’s Vision Pro has a problem a year into its existence: Not enough apps
Apple said in August that the Vision Pro had 2,500 apps. According to one firm's analysis, fewer than 1,900 remain active.CNBC - 5d -
After years of firm support, 10 days upended the US approach to Ukraine
As Ukraine approached the three-year mark of Russia’s full-scale invasion, the country’s hoped-for path to a favorable and lasting peace has been upended in a matter of days by the administration ...ABC News - 4d -
Can a Year-End Bonus Be Docked If You Took Maternity Leave?
Is it fair for management to dock someone’s annual incentive pay because of a maternity or medical leave?The New York Times - 4d
