Minnesota Considers Blocking

Minnesota considers blocking 'nudify' apps that use AI to make explicit images without consent

Minnesota is considering a new strategy for cracking down on deepfake pornography

ABC News - 22h

Minnesota’s Red-Tape-Cutting Experiment

Last year, the state passed a law to tackle a major barrier to cleaner energy: the long bureaucratic delays to get basic permits.

The New York Times - 4d

Walz not running for open Minnesota Senate seat

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) won’t seek the open Senate seat being vacated by outgoing Sen. Tina Smith (D), taking one of the most prominent names in the state off the list of possible candidates. ...

The Hill - Feb. 26

Tim Walz Will Not Run for Minnesota’s Senate Seat

The Democrat, who rose from relative obscurity to be chosen as Kamala Harris’s running mate last year, says he will instead explore a third term as governor.

The New York Times - Feb. 26

Justin Ishbia scraps pursuit to buy Minnesota Twins, shifts focus to Chicago White Sox, per report

The billionaire could try to become the successor of White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf

CBS Sports - Feb. 22

Where to watch MLS opening weekend, schedule, start time: LAFC vs. Minnesota United kickoff league's action

Inter Miami and Messi kick off in the evening

CBS Sports - Feb. 22

Timberwolves' Julius Randle returns from injury in win over Suns as Minnesota gets closer to full strength

Randle scored 20 points in his return after missing Minnesota's last 13 games with a groin injury

CBS Sports - 2d

Wednesday Briefing: Taiwan Considers a Changed U.S.

Plus, the microphone turns 100.

The New York Times - Feb. 25

It’s Time to Consider the Lakers as N.B.A. Title Contenders

At this point, the team’s success should no longer be surprising, Los Angeles is legitimately good, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Feb. 26

Sabres Should Consider Targeting Blues Star

The Buffalo Sabres are at the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings as we continue to inch closer to the NHL trade deadline. With this, it is apparent that they won't be in the market for ...

Yahoo Sports - 6d

3 CD account terms to consider this March

With new economic data set to be released in mid-March, savers should consider one of these three CD accounts now.

CBS News - 5d

SoftBank Considers Borrowing $16 Billion to Fund AI

This would be on top of the $15 billion SoftBank has already committed to Stargate.

Inc. - 2d

Walz says he'd consider running for president if asked

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D), the Democratic vice presidential candidate for the 2024 cycle, said he would consider running for president in 2028. In an interview with The New Yorker published ...

The Hill - 1d

Scrap relegation to expand WSL? Radical proposals considered

The WSL needs to develop - what changes could we see, how do clubs feel about them and what impact could they have?

BBC News - 1d

US government considers selling FBI and DoJ headquarters

Proposed sale of more than 80mn sq ft of ‘non-core assets’ comes amid aggressive cost-cutting agenda

Financial Times - 18h

These are the factors weighing on Block’s stock after earnings

Block expects accelerating growth as the year goes on, but investors may have wanted more from the company’s overall gross-profit outlook.

MarketWatch - Feb. 21

Block shares fall on profit, revenue miss

Block, formerly known as Square, got off to a sluggish start on Wall Street this year after underperforming the Nasdaq in 2024.

CNBC - Feb. 21

Judge Extends Block on N.I.H. Medical Research Cuts

A federal judge in Massachusetts indicated she would move quickly to consider a more lasting injunction after hearing a laundry list of potential adverse effects of the Trump administration move to ...

The New York Times - Feb. 21

5,400 civilian workers on Pentagon chopping block

{beacon} Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story 5,400 civilian workers on Pentagon chopping block The ...

The Hill - Feb. 22

Judge Blocks Trump Bid to Ban DEI

A Maryland judge said the DEI directives by Trump likely violate the First Amendment.

Inc. - Feb. 22

Judge blocks immigration arrests at some places of worship

A federal judge in Maryland blocked the Trump administration from carrying out immigration enforcement actions at places of worship for three religious groups.

CBS News - Feb. 24

Ant caps furious Wolves rally with block on SGA

Anthony Edwards blocked Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's go-ahead shot attempt in overtime, capping a 25-point second-half comeback for the Timberwolves.

ESPN - Feb. 25

Judge temporarily blocks Trump refugee ban

A federal judge on Tuesday blocked the Trump administration from suspending the U.S. refugee program, siding with resettlement groups that challenged a Day One order from the president. U.S. ...

The Hill - Feb. 25

Judge blocks Trump order that paused refugee admissions

U.S. District Judge Jamal Whitehead found President Donald Trump's day one order likely exceeded his authority.

NBC News - Feb. 25

Israel blocks entry of all humanitarian aid into Gaza

Netanyahu is demanding Hamas agree to a US plan for a ceasefire extension, the Palestinian group says blocking aid is "cheap blackmail".

BBC News - 3d

White House backs Israel blocking aid to Gaza

The White House is backing its ally Israel in its decision to block aid to Gaza amid Hamas’s refusal to agree to a second ceasefire deal. “Israel has negotiated in good faith since the beginning of ...

The Hill - 2d

Israel says it's blocking aid from entering Gaza

Israel announced it is blocking the entry of goods and humanitarian aid from entering Gaza as the first phase of the ceasefire ended and negotiations on a second phase have faltered. Debora Patta ...

CBS News - 2d

Vlasic breaks NHL career shot-blocking record

Marc-Edouard Vlasic's third blocked shot Tuesday night against the Buffalo Sabres was No. 2,165 for his career.

ESPN - 14h

Beny Steinmetz freed in Greece as court blocks extradition

Supreme court halts move to send Israeli mining tycoon to Romania after conviction

Financial Times - 4h

Republicans consider cuts and work requirements for Medicaid, jeopardizing care for millions

Republicans are weighing billions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid, jeopardizing health care coverage for some of the 80 million U.S. adults and children enrolled in the safety net program

ABC News - Feb. 18

Niger junta to consider proposal for 5-year transition to non-military rule

Niger’s National Conference has submitted a proposal to return the country to non-military rule after a five-year transition period during which the current military government will stay in power

ABC News - Feb. 20

Frankétienne, considered one of Haiti's most important and prolific writers, dies at 88

Frankétienne, a renowned writer, painter, actor and musician known as the “father of Haitian letters” has died

ABC News - Feb. 21

The US Is Considering a TP-Link Router Ban—Should You Worry?

Several government departments are investigating TP-Link routers over Chinese cyberattack fears, but the company denies links.

Wired - Feb. 21

Marvel Rivals' Cancelation Was Considered Before Release, NetEase Making Changes - Report

Amidst the abrupt layoffs of some employees who worked Marvel Rivals, it's now reported that the game's cancelation was considered prior to its release, which is a surprising revelation, given it ...

GameSpot - Feb. 21

5 options to consider if you owe $10,000 (or more) in taxes

If you're facing a large tax debt that you can't pay, there are a few possible solutions worth considering.

CBS News - Feb. 21

Trump administration considers moving USPS under Commerce Dept.

Moving the U.S. Postal Service into the Commerce Department, should it take place, would happen through an executive action, source say.

CBS News - Feb. 21

Trump considers tariffs to counter digital services taxes on Big Tech

President orders probes into levies imposed by EU, UK and Turkey on US companies

Financial Times - Feb. 22

Trump says he is considering merging USPS with Commerce Department

President Trump told reporters he would be considering merging the United States Postal Service with the Commerce Department, knocking the current state of the USPS as a "tremendous loser."

NBC News - Feb. 21

NFL to consider changes to kickoff, including touchbacks moving to 35-yard-line

The NFL was happy with how the dynamic kickoff worked in its inaugural run in 2024, but there may still be changes to the play in 2025.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 23

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