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DOGE Has Started Gutting a Key US Technology Agency

At least dozens of workers at the Technology Transformation Service were fired on Wednesday, a day after similar sudden cuts at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Wired - 10h

Denny Hamlin leads fast group of Toyotas in NASCAR's opening practice for the Daytona 500

Denny Hamlin led a trio of Toyota drivers — the manufacturer claimed five of the top six spots — in the opening practice for the Daytona 500

ABC News - 18h

Want to Make Your Spotify Wrapped Better This Year? Start Now

You don’t have to be embarrassed every time Spotify Wrapped appears.

Wired - 22h

Binance Moved Fast, Broke Things—and Paid the Price. Richard Teng Is Cleaning Up

After former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao went to prison, Richard Teng set out to show that the crypto exchange is now on its best behavior.

Wired - 1d

Cerebras-Perplexity deal targets $100B search market with ultra-fast AI

Cerebras and Perplexity AI launch ultra-fast Sonar search model running at 1,200 tokens per second, challenging traditional search engines.

VentureBeat - 1d

Fast break AI: How Databricks helped the Pacers slash ML costs 12,000X% while speeding up insights

The jaw-dropping decrease is a credit not only to Databricks, but PS&E's ability to reduce ML compute to near-infinitesimal amounts.

VentureBeat - 1d

Starting lineups for Daytona 500 Duel qualifying races

Here is the field will be ordered at the green flag in the two 60-lap events at Daytona International Speedway.

Yahoo Sports - 6h

Ukraine war talks start now, Trump says after Putin call

The US and Russia leaders speak over the phone after Trump says Nato membership for Ukraine is unlikely.

BBC News - 7h

Trump says US and Russia to start talks on Ukraine war ‘immediately’

American leader will meet Vladimir Putin in Saudi Arabia for discussions

Financial Times - 11h

Dodgers may start Yamamoto, Sasaki in Tokyo

Japanese stars Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki are likely to be the Dodgers starting pitchers when Los Angeles opens its season against the Cubs next month in Tokyo.

ESPN - 14h

Fortnite May Be Gearing Up For Fast & Furious Season

There have been some rumblings in the past couple weeks that Fortnite would be collaborating with the Fast & Furious movie franchise in the very near future--and those leaks took on a whole new ...

GameSpot - 17h

Must-Play Games for 2025 | Fan Pulse - Fast Start Gaming Edition

From the Switch 2 announcement to February's massive RPG lineup and gaming's surprising connection to pro sports, get the latest on what's trending in the gaming world.

GameSpot - 18h

‘Trump trades’ start to misfire as dollar weakens

Treasuries rally as investors take more bearish view on economic impact of new president’s policies

Financial Times - 1d

Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitcher (SP) Rankings for 2025

Check out our draft rankings at the starting pitcher position for 2025 fantasy baseball.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

San Francisco Giants top prospects 2025: Fast-moving hitter Bryce Eldridge may benefit from slowing down

A southpaw with promise and a hitter with strikeout concerns have eyes on the majors

CBS Sports - 1d

5 Yankees storylines to watch as 2025 spring training starts

The Yankees are looking to make it back to the World Series in 2025. Here are five storylines to watch as they enter spring training.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Detained Ugandan politician starts hunger strike

Yahoo News - 1d

Fast food and the K-shaped economy

Plus more on energy and inflation

Financial Times - 2d

The start-ups seeking to challenge China’s stranglehold on rare minerals

Companies say recycling electric waste can provide a new independent source of the sought after elements

Financial Times - 2d

Google Calendar no longer includes start of Black History Month, Pride Month

Google Calendar has removed reference to observances such as the beginning of Black history Month on Feb. 1, and Women's History Month on March 1.

CNBC - 2d

If we want to stop Trump, we have to start now

We need an American equivalent of the Arab Spring, an overwhelming and sustained demand for fundamental rights, good government, a healthy democracy and the rule of law.

The Hill - 2d

The Significance of 2 Black Quarterbacks Starting in the Super Bowl

As they face off on Sunday, perhaps Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes can serve as symbols of hope, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - 3d

Trump starts term with positive approval rating in CBS poll

President Trump has started his second term with a positive approval rating in a new CBS/YouGov poll. In the CBS/YouGov poll, 53 percent of respondents said that when it comes to “the way Donald ...

The Hill - 3d

Congress should stop researching data center threats and start protecting them

It’s crucial that data center operators be prepared to counter adverse events.

The Hill - 3d

Fin Smith delivers after 'rabbit in headlights' start

Fin Smith admits he started "like a rabbit in the headlights" on his first Test start before settling down to produce a man-of-the-match performance in England's last-gasp victory over France.

BBC News - 3d

Butler's debut brings Warriors fresh start for playoff push

Jimmy Butler and the Golden State Warriors alike found a magic eraser to wipe away the past, injecting jet fuel into a team gearing to race across the finish line.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Jimmy Butler gets off to a good start with Warriors by scoring 25 points against Bulls in his debut

Jimmy Butler is off to a good start with Golden State

ABC News - 4d

Where to watch Lionel Messi, Inter Miami vs. Olimpia: Live stream, how to watch, start time

Messi and company are back in action Saturday night with another preseason contest

CBS Sports - 4d

The M&A boom of 2025 is just getting started — and here are 5 potential targets

These companies should do well even if they’re not acquired.

MarketWatch - 4d

Begin with problems, sandbox, identify trustworth vendors — a quick guide to getting started with AI

Focus first on problem-solving, followed closely by testing and pilot programs, data security and identifying tangible value of AI.

VentureBeat - 4d

While Trump is moving fast and breaking things, Americans wanting to escape should come to Australia | Julianne Schultz

There is a talent pool of brilliant people who should be invited to study here, to work in our hospitals, construction sites and research labs. Move fast and break things was Mark Zuckerberg’s ...

The Guardian - 4d

Saturday Sessions: 49 Winchester performs "Fast Asleep"

Southwest Virginia-based group 49 Winchester is one of alt-country's fastest rising bands. Formed 10 years ago, the band broke through with their 2022 album "Fortune Favors the Bold." This past ...

CBS News - 4d

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Off To An Enormous Start On Steam, Still Growing In First Weekend

[Update]: As expected, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2's Steam numbers are surging during the game's first weekend. This was to be expected as people have more free time on weekends. According to ...

GameSpot - 4d

Real Madrid vs. Atletico Madrid live stream: Where to watch Madrid Derby online, TV channel, start time

How will Real Madrid cope with a week of two of the biggest games this season, while facing an injury crisis?