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The Hill - 1d

Anglerfish That Surfaced Inspires Emotional Reactions on TikTok

An eerie looking creature from the ocean’s depths has become an unwitting inspiration for intense emotions.

The New York Times - 3d

TikTok Taps Climeworks to Remove CO2 From the Atmosphere

The announcement comes as the Trump Administration has thrown emerging climate-related tech like direct air capture into flux.

Inc. - 2d

‘We’re ready’: Frank McCourt on possibility of buying TikTok

McCourt's Project Liberty advocacy group submitted a bid to buy the U.S. assets of TikTok in early January.

The Hill - 12h

TikTok's top artist Yeri Mua gets real on immigration, Bellakath beef

The reggaeton mexa star spoke with De Los during the U.S. leg of her Traka Tour.

Los Angeles Times - 1d

'I make more in one hour on TikTok than a day in the shop'

Laura Mallows sells most of her products via TikTok but "dreams" of opening a physical shop once more.

BBC News - 4h

How to Bring a Zombie Unicorn Back From the Dead

A record-breaking 1,200 startups with a billion-dollar valuation have turned into dead weight.

Inc. - 1d

Warmer weather brings rain and wind warnings

It may be warmer but the weather will be wet and windy over the coming days.

BBC News - 16h

Google agrees to pay Italy $340 million to settle a tax evasion investigation

Italian prosecutors say they are seeking to drop a tax evasion investigation against Google after the tech giant agreed to pay a 326 million euro ($340 million) settlement

ABC News - 2d

This Founder Left OpenAI to Launch a Competitor. It Aims to Bring AI to the Masses

Mira Murati, OpenAI’s former CTO, has taken the wraps off her new company, Thinking Machines Lab. Here’s what to know about its goals.

Inc. - 2d

Review: 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' brings authentic magic to the Hollywood Pantages

The Tony-winning play 'Harry Potter and Cursed Child' has its Los Angeles premiere at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre.

Los Angeles Times - 16h

'No apology will bring her back', says soldier's mum after inquest

A coroner has ruled the Army failed to protect Gunner Jaysley Beck from relentless harassment.

BBC News - 11h

Dubois’ absence hurts ‘fight card of the century’ but Bakole brings danger

Big hitter from DR Congo has flown out to replace ill Briton against Joseph Parker for Saturday’s showdown in Riyadh. Saudi Arabia’s attempts to seize control of boxing have been relentless but not ...

The Guardian - 10h

Polls point to Germany's looming election bringing a shift to the right

While polling suggests Germany's far-right AfD party will fare well, it's very unlikely to be part of the next government of Europe's biggest economy.

CBS News - 9h

Google Ad-Tech Users Can Target National Security ‘Decision Makers’ and People With Chronic Diseases

Google enables marketers to target people with serious illnesses and crushing debt—against its policies—as well as the makers of classified defense technology, a WIRED investigation has found.

Wired - 1d

This Chinese AI Bet Has Outperformed Magnificent Seven Names Like Meta and Google This Year

Alibaba stock soared after a strong earnings beat, bringing its year-to-date gains to 60 percent.

Inc. - 16h

Google, Meta execs blast Europe over strict AI regulation as Big Tech ups the ante

Executives at Google and Meta said that Europe's artificial intelligence industry is being held back by excessive regulation.

CNBC - 16h

How Google’s New AI Co-Scientist Tool Gives Us a Taste of Tomorrow’s Workplace

Scientists often use sophisticated technology, so an AI tool designed to help them begin new investigations may see broad take-up among the community. It’s also a hint of how many other workplaces ...

Inc. - 9h

Among Us 3D Is A New Game That Brings Together PC And VR Players, Free Demo Out Soon

Innersloth has made a series of Among Us announcements, including a brand-new game: Among Us 3D. A demo for the game, which shifts the perspective to a first-person view, will be available during ...

GameSpot - 1d

Hazel Scott, a trailblazing entertainer and activist, was silenced. A PBS doc brings her to light

"The Disappearance of Miss Scott" reacquaints viewers with a jazz virtuoso who was the first Black person to have a TV show and was almost erased by the government.