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Federal judge extends block on Trump putting USAID workers on leave

A federal judge on Thursday extended a temporary block on the Trump administration’s plan to place thousands of U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) employees on leave while he weighs ...

The Hill - 15m

How climate change puts additional strain on first responders job duties

As winter weather continues to become more severe, first responders are adjusting how to navigate their jobs in the face of climate change.

CBS News - 1h

Chinese Companies Use Legal Threats to Halt Foreign Research

Think tanks and universities have helped expose problematic Chinese business practices. Now, those businesses are accusing them of defamation.

The New York Times - 1d

20 stocks of companies that have put up excellent numbers this earnings season, including a surprise

It’s a good sign when a company can increase sales rapidly while also maintaining pricing power and improving efficiency.

MarketWatch - 4h

The Mavs are on fire after the Dončić trade. Don’t expect them to put it out

Giving up on their best player was bad enough, but Dallas’ handling of the aftermath has been woeful and left fans fuming. The Dallas Mavericks are on fire. Luka Dončić , now a Los Angeles ...

The Guardian - 8h

Crytek Announces Significant Layoffs As Crysis 4 Is Put On Hold

Crytek has announced that it'll be laying off 15% of its staff, a move that the company has called "inevitable" but necessary to help it move forward. This will affect 60 of the people from the ...

GameSpot - 1d

This Ad-Tech Company Is Powering Surveillance of US Military Personnel

In a letter to a US senator, a Florida-based data broker says it obtained sensitive data on US military members in Germany from a Lithuanian firm, revealing the global nature of online ad ...

Wired - 1d

Inside self-driving Waymo ride as company looks to expand to highways

The future of driving could mean no one behind the wheel -- at least that's what the autonomous driving tech company Waymo is hoping. To shift that goal into high gear, the company has started ...

CBS News - 1d

The CFPB Work Freeze Is Putting Big Tech Regulations ‘On Ice’

The cease-work order at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau won’t just affect lawsuits and enforcement actions. It will stall regulation that could govern tech companies like Apple and Google.

Wired - 1d

Nintendo Could Have Been Bought By This Unexpected Company, Activision Founder Says

According to Activision founder Bobby Kotick, Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger was at one point in time interested in buying Nintendo, or at least interested in exploring the idea of buying ...

GameSpot - 2d

Chinese companies don't know where to put their cash — and it's sparking a record rise in dividend payouts

Chinese companies are enticing investors with record dividend payouts, with some market watchers saying more are on the horizon.

CNBC - 2d

Urban congregations put their faith in development projects

Demographic changes and costs are making religious groups reinvent places of worship

Financial Times - 2d

Steel stocks cheer Trump’s tariffs as companies combat ‘unfairly priced’ imports

President Trump’s tariff plan is seen as leveling the playing field for domestic producers.

MarketWatch - 2d

Steph joins elite NBA company with scoring feat in Warriors' win

Golden State Warriors superstar Steph Curry etched his name beside three of the greatest players after posting his fourth 30-point game in a row in Monday's 125-111 win over the Milwaukee Bucks.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Fox Acquires Company Behind Conservative and True Crime Podcasts

Tucker Carlson, Nancy Grace, Megyn Kelly and Piers Morgan are among the clients of Red Seat Ventures, which now joins Rupert Murdoch’s empire.

The New York Times - 2d

After Trump’s DEI Order, Companies Navigate a Legal Minefield

Companies navigate a legal minefield as President Trump wages war on diversity programs, but they still have to guard against complaints of bias.

The New York Times - 3d

2025 Super Bowl: A.J. Brown breaks out 'Inner Excellence' book after Eagles touchdown vs. Chiefs

Brown scored a 12-yard touchdown in the final minutes of the first half

CBS Sports - 3d

Super Bowl: A.J. Brown, Nick Sirianni make nice with 'Inner Excellence' after sideline spat, TD to cap dominant Eagles half

For a moment, things were tense on the Eagles sideline. Then all was well.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Plaxico Burress put his Super Bowl XLII ring up for auction

He caught the history-blocking touchdown pass in the most consequential Super Bowl before today's.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Ransomware Attacks Climbed in 2024—but Some Companies Are Just Refusing to Pay Hackers

Businesses actually paid out less to hackers last year than the year before. Here’s how to protect your company.

Inc. - 4d

European companies warn over Trump tariff uncertainty

Executives left guessing at scale and impact of any US levies on EU imports

Financial Times - 4d

ICE immigration sweeps puts New Orleans' sanctuary city status to the test

A Louisiana state law passed just last year bans the very policies that make New Orleans a sanctuary city, the only one in the Gulf states.

CBS News - 4d

Trump Administration Cuts Put Medical Progress at Risk, Researchers Say

Grants from the National Institutes of Health come with additional money for overhead. A planned $4 billion cut would leave colleges with large budget gaps.

The New York Times - 4d

Pricing Tips for Early-Stage Companies

The right pricing strategy can also be an effective customer retention strategy.

Inc. - 5d

Watch: Incredible goal puts Orient ahead against Man City

Watch as League One Leyton Orient take an unlikely lead against Premier League champions Manchester City after Jamie Donley's long-range strike bounced off goalkeeper Stefan Ortega into his own net ...

BBC News - 5d

The USAID Shutdown Puts Millions of African Lives at Risk

HIV research programs have been halted, and many treatment clinics are still closed, despite a waiver for “life-saving” humanitarian aid.

Wired - 5d

This HR Company Valued at $12 Billion Just Announced Plans to IPO. Here’s Why Other Companies Are Watching Closely

Human Resources startup Deel recently hit an annual revenue run rate of $800 million.

Inc. - 5d

Judge blocks Trump plan to put thousands of USAID staff on leave

A last-minute lawsuit means Trump's efforts to dismantle the overseas aid agency have been put on hold.

BBC News - 5d

Judge blocks Trump's plan to put thousands of USAID workers on leave for now

A federal judge has blocked, at least temporarily, drastic cuts at USAID, but the impact of what the Trump administration is doing is already having serious ripple effects. Margaret Brennan explains.

CBS News - 5d

Judge pauses Trump’s efforts to put thousands of USAID workers on leave

The agency earlier told staff only several hundred employees would remain as the administration cuts foreign aid

Financial Times - 5d

Trump knocks Time Magazine after it puts Musk on cover

President Trump on Friday criticized Time Magazine after the publication put Elon Musk on its cover, saying he "didn't even know" it was still in business. Plus, tensions are growing between House ...

CBS News - 5d

Judge pauses Trump plan to put USAID staff on leave

Judge Carl Nichols said he would be entering a "very limited" temporary restraining order directed at the 2,200 at-risk USAID workers.

CNBC - 5d

Environmental justice staff put on leave at EPA

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Environmental justice staff put on leave at EPA The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has put more than 160 workers who ...

The Hill - 5d

OpenAI Close to Deal that Values Company at $300 Billion

The Japanese conglomerate SoftBank would invest up to $40 billion in the maker of the chatbot ChatGPT.

The New York Times - 6d

New law in Brazil is making students put away their smartphones at school

Brazilian students returned to class this week with a new task: staying away from their smartphones under a new law restricting the use of devices in schools

ABC News - 6d

A Professor Put Her Class on TikTok. Thousands Enrolled in a Digital H.B.C.U.

A video welcoming students to Leah Barlow’s African American studies course inspired Hillmantok, a virtual university of free TikTok lectures from Black academics and experts.