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From bridges to oil refineries and defense, robots fix on aging U.S. infrastructure
Artificial intelligence-enabled robots are helping repair, maintain and monitor the health of critical infrastructure, helping to have money and lives.CNBC - 3d -
A Wall Street trader disappeared, then wound up dead in a U.S. Border Patrol shootout
Ophelia Bauckholt was killed in a shootout with U.S. Border Patrol agents in northern Vermont — an unlikely end to a life that held so much promise.NBC News - 3d -
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. - 4d -
U.S. Aid Agency’s Climate Programs Aimed to Curb Migration. Now They’re Gone.
Aid projects were designed to help Central Americans withstand extreme weather at home. Their end could undercut Trump’s goal of reducing migration.The New York Times - 4d -
Microsoft and Nvidia Take a Quieter Approach to Trump
Other big technology companies have been boisterous in their courtship of the new administration. But Nvidia and Microsoft have avoided the Washington spotlight.The New York Times - 4d -
U.S. Waives Funding Freeze at Syria Camp Holding ISIS Fighters, but Future Is in Doubt
Upholding security at the camp in Syria is seen as critical to prevent a resurgence of the Islamic State, but contractors don’t know where they stand as the United States looks to cut foreign aid.The New York Times - 4d -
A.I. Military Start-Up Anduril Close to Deal That Would Value It at $28 Billion
The Southern California start-up, which builds flying drones and missiles, is set to raise up to $2.5 billion.The New York Times - 4d -
Democrats demand probe into Musk's alleged 'conflicts' over billions in fed contracts
House Judiciary Democrats sent a terse letter Friday to Attorney General Pam Bondi, expressing concerns that Elon Musk’s role at DOGE creates "conflicts of interest."ABC News - 4d -
U.S. hiring slowed in January, what this means for the economy
U.S. job growth in January was weaker than expected according to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics data. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady explains what this means.CBS News - 4d -
Anduril in talks to raise money at $28 billion valuation as defense-tech booms
Anduril has signed a term sheet to raise up to $2.5 billion at a valuation of $28 billion, according to sources close to the company.CNBC - 4d -
Trump says Nippon will invest heavily in U.S. Steel rather than purchase the company
"They'll be looking at an investment rather than a purchase," President Donald Trump said at a news conference with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.CNBC - 4d -
Trump Says Nippon Steel Will Make Major Investment in U.S. Steel
President Trump supports the Japanese company’s taking a stake in the American steel maker after the U.S. blocked a $14 billion takeover bid.The New York Times - 4d -
Trump says Nippon will "invest heavily" in U.S. Steel and drop ownership bid
President Trump said Friday that Japan's Nippon Steel will drop its $14.1 billion bid to acquire U.S. Steel and instead "invest heavily" in the company.CBS News - 4d -
U.S. Hiring Slowed to 143,000 Jobs in January
U.S. employers added 143,000 jobs last month, somewhat fewer than forecast, while unemployment fell to 4 percent and hourly earnings rose.The New York Times - 4d -
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 - 4d -
Khamenei of Iran Denounces Negotiation With U.S. but Seems to Leave Door Ajar
Both President Trump and Iranian officials have shown interest in negotiations. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei called the idea unwise, but stopped short of ordering his government not to engage.The New York Times - 4d -
Elon Musk's DOGE staffers don't have access to U.S. nuclear secrets, Energy secretary says
Secretary of Energy Chris Wright said three DOGE staffers are working at the department.CNBC - 4d -
Bill Ackman reveals he's been building a more than $2 billion stake in Uber
The hedge fund manager said his fund began buying Uber shares in early January and has amassed 30.3 million shares, worth $2.3 billion.CNBC - 4d -
U.S. economy added just 143,000 jobs in January but unemployment rate fell to 4%
Nonfarm payrolls were projected to increase by 169,000 in January, according to the Dow Jones consensus forecast.CNBC - 4d -
How Emma Hayes wants to revolutionize U.S. soccer
Emma Hayes, still in just her first year as head coach of the USWNT, is challenging long-held norms in women's soccer and pushing for a game built around female athletes.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
LinkedIn Made $2 Billion in Subscriptions Last Year. How’s Hiring Going for You?
Something smells fishy.Inc. - 5d -
Philippines Plane Crash Kills U.S. Service Member and 3 Contractors
The plane, which had been contracted by the Pentagon, went down during a routine mission in the southern Philippines, the U.S. military said.The New York Times - 5d -
Panama's president rejects U.S. claim of a deal for free canal passage
Panama's president says the State Department's claim of an agreement granting U.S. warships free canal passage was "based on a falsity. And that's intolerable."CBS News - 5d -
Trump Amplifies Conspiracy Over U.S. Payments to Politico
President Trump spread unfounded claims that the government had paid Politico and other news media outlets for positive coverage of Democrats. Records show agencies paid for subscriptions.The New York Times - 5d -
Why Does Elon Musk Think He Can Treat the U.S. Government Like Twitter?
My latest five-whys looks at Musk’s motivations.Inc. - 5d -
OpenAI Is Looking Across the U.S. for Sites to Build Its Trump-Backed Stargate AI Data Centers
OpenAI has begun visiting locations in Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin this week.Inc. - 5d -
Ahead of Modi’s Visit With Trump, U.S. Deportations to India Creates Uproar
Reports that deported migrants had faced mistreatment stirred an uproar in India ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s trip to Washington.The New York Times - 5d -
Why It Is So Difficult to Stop the Flow of Fentanyl Into the U.S.
Stopping fentanyl from entering the United States presents major challenges, raising the question of what Mexico can actually do to meet President Trump’s demands in order to avoid tariffs.The New York Times - 6d