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Lebanon ceasefire deal extended as initial deadline passes

Lebanon and the US said the agreement will remain in place until 18 February.

BBC News - 3h

There’s a method to Trump's madness; Democrats must respond with bold initiatives

President Trump's bold actions, including pardons and mass deportations, have sparked controversy and division, while Democrats must stand for comprehensive change in health care and other areas to ...

The Hill - 11h

What went wrong with ‘Pakistan’s Dubai’? – inside the Chinese initiative that is prompting terror attacks

The small port city of Gwadar has a huge new airport funded by China, but local suspicion of Beijing’s true intentions threatens to wreck the project. As the first flight touched down on the fresh ...

The Guardian - 1d

These Companies are Pulling Back on DEI Initiatives

DEI policies originated as a counterweight to discriminatory corporate practices.

Inc. - 2d

Target rolls back DEI initiatives, the latest big company to retreat

Target joins Walmart, Meta, McDonald's and a wave of other major companies pulling back on DEI programs.

CNBC - 2d

Target rolls back DEI initiatives, the latest big company to retreat

Target on Friday said it’s rolling back diversity, equity and inclusion programs — including some that aim to make its workforce and merchandise better reflect its customers.

NBC News - 2d

Game Developers Fear AI Threats as Studios Push Initiatives

A new survey reveals how deeply AI technology has penetrated the video game business, and how many workers hate it.

Inc. - 3d

NFL reissues $25,000 fine to Joe Mixon after initially punishing him for comments he didn't make, per report

Mixon criticized the referees after the Texans' loss to the Chiefs

CBS Sports - 4d

Behind Trump's AI initiative worth billions

President Trump announced a private sector investment to build data centers in the United States that will support artificial intelligence. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.

CBS News - 4d

Trump Announces $100 Billion Stargate A.I. Initiative With OpenAI, Oracle and SoftBank

OpenAI, Oracle and SoftBank formed a new joint venture called Stargate to invest in data centers, building on major U.S. investments in the technology.

The New York Times - 5d

Oracle, Nvidia and other Big Tech stocks jump as Trump rolls out Stargate AI initiative

President Trump announced a major AI infrastructure investment of “at least $500 billion,” signaling a willingness to work alongside large tech companies.

MarketWatch - 5d

Oracle shares jump 7% on involvement in AI infrastructure initiative that Trump will announce

Oracle will be involved in a joint venture for artificial intelligence infrastructure in the U.S. that President Trump will announce.

CNBC - 5d

Game Developers Are Getting Fed Up With Their Bosses’ AI Initiatives

A survey of video game developers released Tuesday indicates that a growing number of them fear artificial intelligence will have a negative impact on the industry as a whole.

Wired - 5d

Deloitte: 74% of enterprises have already met or exceeded gen AI initiatives (but challenges remain)

Deloitte's state of gen AI report shows that three-quarters of enterprises are seeing ROI and many are set to increase spending.

VentureBeat - 5d

Enrique Tarrio, Pardoned by Trump, Helped Initiate Capitol Riot

Until President Trump’s pardon, Enrique Tarrio was serving a 22-year prison term, the longest sentence handed down to any of the nearly 1,600 people charged in connection with Jan. 6.

The New York Times - 6d

Magnitude 6 earthquake shakes Taiwan, with initial reports of minor injuries, damage

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6 struck southern Taiwan

ABC News - 6d

Global trade will survive ‘initial shock’ of Trump’s rule, says Malaysia PM

Anwar Ibrahim argues that the US has lost ground to China in south-east Asia

Financial Times - Jan. 20

Meta and Amazon axe diversity initiatives joining US corporate rollback

The companies are among the latest major corporations to alter their diversity programmes since Trump's re-election.

BBC News - Jan. 11

Biden says federal government to cover 100% of costs for initial LA fire recovery

President Joe Biden on Thursday announced the federal government would cover 100% of costs of the initial federal disaster response to the Los Angeles wildfires.

ABC News - Jan. 10

5.8-magnitude earthquake shakes El Salvador; no initial reports of damage

A strong earthquake drove frightened residents of El Salvador’s capital into the streets, but there was no immediate report of damage or deaths

ABC News - Jan. 9

Man extradited to Queensland from NSW over alleged 1997 murder of former partner initially ruled as suicide

Keith Lees charged with murdering Meaghan Rose whose body was found at the base of cliffs at Mooloolaba. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A 72-year-old man has ...

The Guardian - Jan. 9

Export-Import Bank launches initiative to counter China's mineral dominance

The federal government is launching an initiative to support foreign minerals projects that exclude China as part of an effort to bolster U.S. supply chains. The Export-Import Bank (EXIM), a ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

Exxon sues California attorney general, environmental groups for disparaging its recycling initiatives

ExxonMobil on Monday sued California Attorney General Rob Bonta (D) and a group of environmental activist groups, alleging they colluded on a campaign of defamation against the oil giant’s plastic ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

DMC and Niko Moon launch initiative for addiction support at concerts

DMC of Run-DMC and country star Niko Moon join forces with "One Million Strong" to create sober-friendly spaces at concerts, helping fans and artists affected by addiction.

CBS News - Jan. 6

Scalise cites DEI initiatives in law enforcement while discussing New Orleans attack

House Majority Leader Rep. Steve Scalise (R-La.) cited diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives that he says have blurred the focus of law enforcement agents hired to keep the country safe ...

The Hill - Jan. 3

Johnson initially fails to secure speakership on first ballot

Two House Republicans joined Rep. Thomas Massie in opposing Johnson for speaker on the floor.

Politico - Jan. 3

2025 Pro Bowl rosters: Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes misses initial cut for first time in six years

Mahomes is listed as an alternate behind Joe Burrow, Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson

CBS Sports - Jan. 2

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