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Pistons stomp Celtics for longest winning streak in over a decade
In its previous two seasons, Detroit won 31 games combined. On Wednesday, they won their 33rd game of the season.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Americans' trust in media at lowest point in 5 decades: Survey
Trust in mainstream media has reached its lowest point in over five decades, with only 31 percent of respondents trusting the media a great deal or a fair amount.The Hill - 4d -
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Microsoft is shutting down Skype after over two decades
Internet calling service that disrupted landline industry to close in May as tech giant says it will focus on Teams. Skype will ring for the last time on 5 May as owner Microsoft retires the ...The Guardian - 3d -
Illegal border crossings plunge to levels not seen in decades amid Trump crackdown
Over the past 25 years, the only time monthly apprehensions came close to the level recorded in February was in April 2017.CBS News - 2d -
Thousands evacuated as Japan's biggest fire in decades continues to burn
At least one person has died and more than 80 buildings have been damaged in the blaze.BBC News - 23h -
Largest wildfire in decades rages in Japan as authorities warn it could spread
Blaze in Ofunato has spread through 2,100 hectares of land, damaged dozens of homes and forced more than 1,000 to flee. Authorities in Japan have warned that the country’s biggest wildfire in ...The Guardian - 7h -
The Chimamanda effect: Nigerians’ delight at first novel in a decade from their beloved daughter
‘Rock star’ author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Dream Count has been hotly anticipated by her fans. . When Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie asked participants at her annual writers’ workshop ...The Guardian - 5h -
Breaking down Grok 3: The AI model that could redefine the industry
Grok-3 still hasn't fully shipped yet. But it will surely set the tone for how other AI labs release future models.VentureBeat - Feb. 20 -
Identity is the breaking point — get it right or zero trust fails
It’s on security leaders to shift their security strategies to better fight against identity-driven attacks.VentureBeat - Feb. 20 -
Concerns for ceasefire as Israel accuses Hamas of breaking promise to return hostage remains
Israel says Hamas is violating the ceasefire deal over the return of hostage remains. Israel identified the bodies of a 4-year-old and his 9-month-old brother, but forensic tests revealed a third ...CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Champions Trophy make or break for Buttler as England look to stop slide
After defeat in India, England start tournament against Australia, who are without their feared fast-bowling trio. In contrast to the drawn-out 50-over World Cup and its T20 equivalent, the ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Stonehill visits Cent. Conn. St., aims to break road slide
Stonehill heads into a matchup against CentABC News - Feb. 22 -
Austria, a Longtime Buyer of Russian Gas, Tries to Break the Habit
OMV, a multinational energy company based in Vienna, has shifted to other options, including increasing its own output of natural gas, drilling for oil and experimenting with geothermal energy.The New York Times - Feb. 23 -
Homes evacuated after huge lorry fire breaks out
Firefighters are tackling a blaze involving several lorries in Wythenshawe, Manchester.BBC News - Feb. 23 -
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GOP's Lawler breaks with Trump on Zelensky, advises against public spat
Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) broke with President Trump over Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday and advised against a public spat between the two leaders. “Are you disturbed at all by ...The Hill - Feb. 23 -
Trump Administration, Breaking With Musk’s Directive, Says Replying to His Email Is Voluntary
The response to Elon Musk’s “What did you do last week?” email to federal employees suggests that there may be limits to how far he can push the government’s work force.The New York Times - Feb. 25 -
US breaks with UN and G7 allies over Ukraine war measures
Also in today’s newsletter, Trump says 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico will go ahead next week as plannedFinancial Times - 6d -
Mecha Break Beta Hit 300,000 Concurrent Players And Broke Servers
Late last week, Amazing Seasun Games launched the latest beta test for Mecha Break , a new co-op shooter game that's basically Armored Core by way of Titanfall. If the initial wave of 300,000 ...GameSpot - 5d -
Lowe's beats Wall Street expectations as it starts to break out of sales slump
Lowe's followed rival Home Depot in reporting better-than-expected quarterly sales.CNBC - 5d -
Trump’s proposed 'gold card' visa comes with a hidden tax break for the wealthy
President Donald Trump's proposed $5 million "gold card" for U.S. residency would be one the most expensive in the world, according to experts.CNBC - 4d -
School bus driver evacuates 15 students after fire breaks out
The driver was headed to Monticello Middle School in Cleveland Heights, Ohio when a fire broke out behind one of the bus's rear wheels.CBS News - 4d -
As Trump breaks ranks with Europe, are Asia-Pacific allies next?
The Trump administration's focus on the price, not value, of alliances could affect security pledges and risks to Taiwan, experts say.CNBC - 4d -
Breaking down the impact of Trump, Zelenskyy clashing at the White House
President Trump's heated meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is bound to impact the efforts to end the Ukraine-Russia war. Jonathan Wachtel, the former director of communications and senior ...CBS News - 3d -
The Cavs ignored the calls to break up their All-Star backcourt, and it's paying off
Garland became the subject of trade rumors in the offseason after a broken jaw and death of his grandmother derailed his season.ESPN - 3d -
Duplantis breaks pole vault world record for 11th time
Armand Duplantis clears 6.27m at the All Star Perche event in France, while Britain's Molly Caudery has a big win in Madrid.BBC News - 3d -
Breaking down the options to replace Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton on Opening Day
Now that Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton has officially been ruled out for the beginning of the 2025 season, here are some options the team can turn to.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Here’s how rent can make or break your credit, experts say
Usually, rent doesn't affect your credit score — unless your payments are being reported to the major credit bureaus or debt collectors pursue past-due rent.CNBC - 1d -
Breaking down the fallout from Trump and Zelenskyy's Oval Office meeting
World leaders and U.S. lawmakers are still reacting to President Trump's clash with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office last week. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Ramy Inocencio ...CBS News - 19h -
Wildfires Break Out in North and South Carolina, Prompting Evacuations
The blazes were fueled by gusty winds, dry air and unusually high temperatures. The largest fire was burning 1,600 acres near Myrtle Beach.The New York Times - 19h -
Adrien Brody breaks the world record for longest Oscars acceptance speech
Adrien Brody, who in 2003 became the youngest person to collect a best actor Oscar, broke another record while accepting his second statuette Sunday.NBC News - 15h -
Remarkable NASA photo captures civilian jet breaking sound barrier
Boom Supersonic and NASA on Monday released an image of the XB-1 aircraft during its second supersonic flight last month.CBS News - 11h -
Is the U.S. facing a constitutional crisis?
Some Democrats are concerned over President Trump's use of executive power and are warning of a "constitutional crisis." The Trump administration rejects these claims, saying the president follows ...CBS News - Feb. 24 -
This USAID Program Made Food Aid More Efficient for Decades. DOGE Gutted It Anyways
The Famine Early Warning Systems Network is one of USAID’s most data-driven programs, but its work has been stalled by the Trump administration.Wired - Feb. 19 -
The D&D Monster Manual Just Got Its First New Edition In Over A Decade
Dungeons & Dragons 2024 Monster Manual ...GameSpot - Feb. 20 -
New York Yankees reverse decades-old facial hair policy, will allow 'well-groomed beards'
New York Yankees players will finally be able to sport beards, the team announced on Friday, shaving the club's "outdated" and "unreasonable" grooming policy.NBC News - Feb. 21 -
A decades-old rocket-propelled grenade kills 2 toddlers who found it in the Cambodian countryside
Officials in Cambodia say a rocket-propelled grenade believed to be more than 25 years old has detonated and killed two cousins, a girl and a boy both 2 years oldABC News - Feb. 22 -
Israel sends tanks into West Bank for first time in decades, says Palestinians can't return
Israeli tanks moved into the occupied West Bank on Sunday for the first time in decades in what Palestinian authorities called a “dangerous escalation,” after the defense minister said troops will ...NBC News - Feb. 23 -
Supreme Court orders new trial for Richard Glossip after decades on death row
The Supreme Court ordered that an Oklahoma man convicted of murder, Richard Glossip, who has been scheduled for execution nine times, must now receive a new trial.ABC News - 6d
