Microsoft Walks Away

OPM walks back memo on firing probationary employees, leaving decision to agencies

The Office of Personnel Management on Tuesday updated its guidance to department heads that demanded the firing of federal workers, adding that it's up to the agency on whether to boot their hires. ...

The Hill - 1d

Pediatricians walk a delicate line with parents in measles vaccination debate

Pediatricians are trying to manage anxious parents begging for early measles vaccinations and those who refuse the shot, leading to delicate discussions.

NBC News - 1d

Several House Democrats walk out of Trump speech mid-address

Several Democrats stood up and exited the chamber during President Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday, protesting his administration's actions after six weeks in office. The ...

The Hill - 1d

Microsoft’s $13bn OpenAI tie-up cleared by UK regulator

CMA says recent developments that reduce the start-up’s reliance on Microsoft contributed to its decision

Financial Times - 1d

UK watchdog drops competition review of Microsoft's OpenAI deal

Britain’s competition watchdog says it has dropped its review of Microsoft’s partnership with OpenAI

ABC News - 1d

Beloved game veteran Carter Lipscomb passes away

Carter Lipscomb, a game industry veteran with a big personality, has passed away.

VentureBeat - Feb. 20

The Art of the Sellout: Trump is giving away the store in Ukraine

If Trump were truly the master negotiator he claims to be, he would understand that you don’t start by announcing what you’re willing to concede for free.

The Hill - Feb. 21

Congressional Republicans start backing away from Musk

The tech mogul hinted he might wade into spending negotiations again ahead of the next government funding deadline.

Politico - Feb. 25

Away from Man United, Antony enjoys renaissance

Real Betis loanee Antony is a man transformed, scoring goals and providing assists with ease.

ESPN - Feb. 26

'Liverpool running away with title' - MOTD analysis

Match of the Day pundit Danny Murphy analyses Luis Diaz's performance in Liverpool's 2-0 win against Newcastle that helped the Reds continue their "relentless" march towards the Premier League title.

BBC News - Feb. 27

Golfer shoos gator away with club at PGA National

An unusual player sauntered onto the green at the PGA National on Thursday afternoon, but a quick-thinking golfer shooed it away before it wreaked any havoc.

NBC News - 6d

From ‘The Art of the Deal’ to giving away Ukraine to Putin

As Ukraine is discovering to its cost, the president’s very notion of a “deal” can be hazy.

The Hill - 6d

The Bangles' memoir retraces the band's steps of walking like Egyptians, meeting Prince and making history

Susanna Hoffs, along with bandmates Vicki and Debbi Peterson, spoke about new book "Eternal Flame," recalling key events in the Bangles' chart-topping run in the 1980s and how the band shaped their ...

Los Angeles Times - Feb. 18

Microsoft Hosted Explicit Videos of This Startup Founder for Years. Here's How She Got Them Taken Down

Breeze Liu has been a prominent advocate for victims. But even she struggled to scrub nonconsensual intimate images and videos of herself from the web.

Wired - Feb. 20

Waltz insists Zelesnkyy will sign Russia war deal as Trump appears to walk back comments

National Security Advisor Mike Waltz is adamant that Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will sign a deal to end the war with Russia. This comes as President Trump appears to walk back comments ...

CBS News - Feb. 21

Microsoft License Key Deals - Windows 11 Pro For $10, Visual Studio Pro For $28, Office For $35

If you already own Windows 10, you can upgrade to Windows 11 for free with a PC system update. But if you are currently in the process or planning on building a PC, you'll likely need to purchase a ...

GameSpot - Feb. 21

Man serving 5 life prison sentences walks free after judge gives second chance

A man sentenced to life in prison, with what seemed like no chance of getting out, is now free. That's because of a 90-year-old judge who is trying to rethink America's justice system. Scott ...

CBS News - Feb. 22

Microsoft reiterates plan to invest $80 billion in AI, but may 'adjust our infrastructure in some areas'

Microsoft hasn't backed off its plan for the current fiscal year but acknowledged that it may makes some infrastructure adjustments.

CNBC - Feb. 24

Giants GM Joe Schoen 'happy' for Saquon Barkley, defends New York's decision to let star RB walk

Barkley just won a title with the rival Eagles

CBS Sports - Feb. 25

Tracee Ellis Ross walks for Marni in ambitious collection during Milan Fashion Week

Marni creative director Francesco Risso set up an impromptu jazz club and invited friends like Tracee Ellis Ross to model his latest collection during Milan Fashion Week previews on Wednesday for ...

ABC News - Feb. 26

Microsoft’s new Phi-4 AI models pack big performance in small packages

Microsoft's new Phi-4 AI models deliver breakthrough performance in a compact size, processing text, images and speech simultaneously while requiring less computing power than competitors.

VentureBeat - Feb. 27

Batting Around: What would your walk-up song be if you were an MLB player?

Do you want your own personal hype song? A fan favorite? A crowd sing-along?

CBS Sports - Feb. 27

Amazon touts its first quantum computing chip a week after Microsoft's unveiling

Amazon revealed its first chip for quantum computing, and said its design will help the online retailer build highly efficient hardware systems.

CNBC - Feb. 27

Microsoft is shutting down Skype after a 21-year run. Here's how it lost out to video call rivals

Skype is among the world's most long-lasting digital brands. But other mobile apps took off faster, and Skype didn't see the Covid bump that Zoom did.

CNBC - 6d

Microsoft resolves global outage that left tens of thousands unable to access email and other apps

Microsoft said service was restored following an outage that left tens of thousands of users unable to access their Outlook email accounts and other programs.

CNBC - 4d

Microsoft’s stock is at its lowest level in over a year. Why the selloff may be overdone.

Microsoft shares have fallen recently along with other once-hot technology stocks in an unraveling of the artificial-intelligence trade — but Evercore ISI analysts aren’t sure that Microsoft ...

MarketWatch - 1d

Trump touts renewal of rightwing policies in lengthy speech as Democrats jeer, protest and walk out – live

Trump praises Elon Musk and defends trade wars; Democratic congressman Al Green was removed from chamber for early disruption to Trump’s speech. Full report: Trump says administration ‘just ...

The Guardian - 1d

Some British firms ‘stuck in neutral’ over AI, says Microsoft UK boss

Survey of bosses and staff finds that more than half of executives feel their organisation has no official AI plan. Some companies are “stuck in neutral” in their approach to artificial ...

The Guardian - 1d

As Republicans thunderously applauded and Democrats walked out in droves, Trump’s Congress speech showcased the US divide | Lloyd Green

The president continues to yearn for adulation, but self-deprecation and modesty were nowhere to be found in his address. Trump declares administration ‘just getting started’ in address to ...

The Guardian - 1d

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