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Microsoft pulling the plug on Skype after buying it for $8.5 billion
Microsoft will soon switch off Skype, a pioneering telecom and video call platform that emerged from the rubble of the dotcom era.CBS News - 3d -
Trump administration approves nearly $3 billion arms sale to Israel
The arms sale approval comes as the first phase of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is set to expire on Saturday.CBS News - 3d -
Trump administration approves nearly $3 billion arms sale to Israel
The Trump administration approved a nearly $3 billion arms sale to Israel on Friday, bypassing the normal congressional review by declaring the war against Hamas an "emergency." The State ...NBC News - 2d -
Dead Athletes. Empty Stands. Billions to Keep Horse Racing Alive.
Let the sport of kings stand on its own.The New York Times - 1d -
Rubio Bypasses Congress to Send Israel $4 Billion in Arms
Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s emergency declaration calls for sending 2,000-pound bombs and other weapons to Israel as the war in Gaza continues.The New York Times - 13h -
Struggling With Errors, DOGE Deletes Billions More From List of Savings
For the second time in a week, Elon Musk’s government overhaul effort updated its “wall of receipts” to remove mistakes that inflated its success.The New York Times - 10h -
Trump announces Taiwanese chip giant's $100 billion investment in U.S.
President Trump announced that a leading Taiwanese semiconductor chip company plans to invest $100 billion in new manufacturing plants in the U.S.CBS News - 8h -
A.I. Start-Up Anthropic Closes Deal That Values It at $61.5 Billion
The announcement follows new fund-raising efforts from rivals like OpenAI, which is set to close a deal that values the company at $300 billion, and Elon Musk’s xAI.The New York Times - 8h -
Anthropic Raises $3.5 Billion, Boosted by Its Latest Claude AI Model
Anthropic’s fundraising success shows how a well-timed product launch can dazzle investors.Inc. - 6h -
Walgreens’ breakup looms as $10 billion sale to go private is reportedly in the works
Drugstore chain Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. is closing in on a roughly $10 billion deal to sell itself to Sycamore Partners, a private-equity firm, which would then take Walgreens private and ...MarketWatch - 1h -
Experts give up hope for 157 false killer whales stranded on a beach in Australia's Tasmania state
Marine experts have given up hope of rescuing more than 150 false killer whales that stranded on a remote beach on Australia’s island state of TasmaniaABC News - Feb. 19 -
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Boston group hoping to land a WNBA franchise. The league has said it will add a 16th team in 2028
Former NBA player Michael Carter-Williams is hoping to get a WNBA franchise in Boston whether it’s through expansion or bringing in a current team that wants to moveABC News - Feb. 21 -
Time is running out for England's and Scotland’s Lions hopefuls to state their case | Ugo Monye
All the way across the field there are mouthwatering head-to-heads with players pushing for the tour to Australia. For British & Irish Lions hopefuls, time is running out. Three Test matches left ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
'I'm very, very angry' - Arteta after Arsenal hopes suffer 'big blow'
The Premier League title race may not be done yet - but Mikel Arteta was "very, very angry" after Arsenal's loss to West Ham.BBC News - Feb. 22 -
Ukraine's wounded find love, hope in soccer: 'Shakhtar is bringing me back to life'
The players on Shakhtar Stalevi, a team of Ukrainian amputees formed in 2024, have been greatly impacted by the full-scale Russian invasion. But they've gained a purpose, and new life, through soccer.ESPN - Feb. 23 -
Jimmy Butler invoking new Warriors jersey retiree Andre Iguodala as he revitalizes team's championship hopes
Butler made his Warriors home debut the same day Iguodala's jersey was raised to the raftersCBS Sports - Feb. 24 -
‘Super exciting’ visit of dolphins to East River offers hope of cleaner New York
The rare sighting of two common short-beaked dolphins hints at an environmental success story. When New Yorkers were graced by the presence of two dolphins in the city’s East River earlier this ...The Guardian - Feb. 24 -
Georgia fends off late comeback attempt to stun No. 3 Florida, keep NCAA tournament hopes alive
The Bulldogs held a 26-point lead at one point on Tuesday night.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Florida vs. Georgia score: Bulldogs upset No. 3 Gators in huge win to boost NCAA Tournament hopes
UGA gave up a 26-point lead but rallied in crunch time to seal a huge victoryCBS Sports - 5d -
Palou, Pato, Newgarden and Fox: IndyCar starts season with big stars, big hopes and new TV partner
IndyCar enters a new era with broadcast partner Fox Sports, which takes over the television rights after the series spent 16 years with NBC SportsABC News - 5d -
Rae Burrell and Dearica Hamby hope time together on Unrivaled team will carry over to LA Sparks
Los Angeles Sparks teammates Rae Burrell and Dearica Hamby are getting the chance to further build their chemistry on and off the court this offseason as they play together at UnrivaledABC News - 5d -
Putin says US-Russia contacts give ‘hope’ amid talks in Turkey on restoring ties – as it happened
Russian president claims to FSB security service that ‘some western elites will try to undermine our dialogue’. Speaking at a press conference in Vienna, the Austrian People’s Party’s leader ...The Guardian - 4d -
Could LeBron James' defense be the key to the Lakers' championship hopes? | The Kevin O'Connor Show
The Lakers could have a legit chance at winning the NBA title this season. And it isn't just because of their offense.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
My film ‘Sugarcane’ Is Up for an Oscar. Here’s What I Hope Happens Next.
“Sugarcane” is a documentary about abuse at Native residential schools. It’s just one of many stories that demand to be told.The New York Times - 2d -
Iraq's displaced Kurds hope to return home after Turkey's Kurdish militants declare a ceasefire
The mountains of northern Iraq have for years been a sanctuary for Kurdish militants fighting a decades-long insurgency against the government in neighboring TurkeyABC News - 1d -
Mine copper without destroying the planet? London-based project gives scientists hope
Experts hope research can create greener methods of extracting the metal vital for renewable energy revolution and boom in electrical devices. It is the key ingredient of bronze, the alloy that ...The Guardian - 1d -
Rubio hopes for 'reset': You cannot end a war unless both sides come to the table'
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Sunday he hasn't spoken to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy since the explosive Oval Office meeting Friday.ABC News - 1d -
Cartel-plagued Mexican city pins hopes on Trump's anti-drug trafficking pressure
In Mexico's Culiacan, a city of 1 million residents, an elementary school principal starts each day checking for shootouts before deciding whether to cancel classesABC News - 20h -
Cartel-plagued Mexican city pins hopes on Trump’s anti-drug trafficking pressure
How Mexican authorities are addressing the violence in Culiacán, in the state of Sinaloa has changed notably in the past month and locals believe President Donald Trump is the reason.NBC News - 12h -
Australia’s semi-final hopes against India depend on spin battle, says Smith
Captain believes key is how batters take on ‘middle overs’ Australia still to decide how many spinners to include White-ball cricket is often about the powerplay at the start of an innings and ...The Guardian - 9h -
Palestinians hope 'No Other Land' Oscar win brings help as they face possible Israeli expulsion
Palestinians cheered the Oscar win of the Palestinian-Israeli documentary “No Other Land,” documenting the struggle of West Bank villagers facing possible expulsion by the Israeli militaryABC News - 6h -
Trump dashes hopes for last-minute Canada and Mexico deal ahead of 25% tariffs
The president discussed tariffs during a White House event touting a $100 billion investment in the U.S. by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing.CNBC - 4h -
GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen hikes his personal stake in Alibaba to $1 billion, WSJ says
Cohen's sizable stake in Alibaba is a bullish bet on China's economic growth in the long run, The Wall Street Journal said.CNBC - Feb. 20 -
Netflix Plans to Spend $1 Billion Making Content in Mexico Over the Next 4 Years
Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos says the money will go toward projects like Alfonso Cuarón’s film Roma, which was made in Mexico and went on to international acclaim.Wired - Feb. 20 -
Senate adopts $340 billion budget blueprint for Trump's agenda after marathon 'vote-a-rama'
The Republican-controlled Senate on Friday morning adopted a $340 billion budget blueprint designed to boost funding for President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement efforts, energy production ...NBC News - Feb. 21 -
IMAX CEO expects $1.2 billion in box office receipts this year, the best in the company's history
Aiding IMAX's lofty box office goals is the Chinese title "Ne Zha 2," which has already garnered $1.6 billion globally, including IMAX screenings.CNBC - Feb. 21 -
IMAX CEO expects $1.2 billion in box office receipts this year, the best in the company's history
An “embarrassment of riches” at the box office could fuel a $1.2 billion year for IMAX, CEO Rich Gelfond told CNBC on Friday.NBC News - Feb. 21 -
Crypto exchange Bybit suffers $1.4 billion hack. Here’s why it’s troubling for the industry.
The hack of Bybit is the latest incident in which the crypto industry has been targeted.MarketWatch - Feb. 21 -
Hackers steal $1.5 billion from exchange Bybit in biggest-ever crypto heist
Bybit, a major cryptocurrency exchange, has been hacked to the tune of $1.5 billion in digital assets, in what’s estimated to be the largest crypto heist in history.NBC News - Feb. 21