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Hegseth says US is setting up a ‘war-fighting’ base in Japan
Trump’s defence secretary uses Tokyo trip to call for a strengthening of the deterrence against ChinaFinancial Times - 4d -
Hegseth says U.S. is making Japan a 'war-fighting' base to deter China
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called Japan an “indispensable partner” in deterring growing Chinese assertiveness in the region and announced upgrading the U.S. military command in Japan to a new ...NBC News - 3d -
HYBE IM raises $21M to boost publishing and IP-based games
Not long after raising $80 million, South Korea's HYBE IM has raised $21 million to boost its growth in game publishing and IP games.VentureBeat - 2d -
Cory Booker's record-breaking speech ignites a Democratic base 'desperate' for a fighter
Sen. Cory Booker ended a record held by the segregationist Strom Thurmond, garnering widespread acclaim from Democrats as a model for how to take on Trump.NBC News - 1d -
Visting Shanghai Now: It’s a Blue-Sky, App-Based Life
A longtime visitor returns to the post-pandemic city, finding it as varied and sophisticated as ever, and newly powered by digital commerce, with challenges for travelers.The New York Times - 1d -
MLB's alternative cycles: Seven other baseball feats we can celebrate, from Speed Cycle to the Cycle of Icarus
A measly 10 total bases? Try againCBS Sports - 1d -
Universities Should Not be Afraid of Contentious Ideas
Higher education cannot cede the space of public discourse and the free exchange of ideas.The New York Times - 2d -
Oklahoma's Brent Venables defends decision to assume command of Sooners defense: 'Very natural space for me'
No national championship coach has called plays since Jimbo Fisher in 2013CBS Sports - 3d -
‘We weren’t stuck’: Nasa astronauts tell of space odyssey and reject claims of neglect
Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams’ story markedly at odds with abandonment narrative painted by Trump and Musk. In the end, whatever Elon Musk and Donald Trump liked to insist , astronauts Barry ...The Guardian - 3d -
NASA Astronauts Speak for First Time After 9-Month Stay in Space at ISS
Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore spoke in their first news conference since returning to Earth two weeks ago from an unexpectedly long I.S.S. stay that lasted more than nine months.The New York Times - 2d -
Paris’s rewilded railway line: the disused track turned into a green space for wildlife and walkers
Inside the French capital’s ring road, the Petite Ceinture, a disused circular rail line, now abounds with nature trails, shared gardens – and even urban farms. A rustle in the undergrowth sends ...The Guardian - 14h -
DOGE Plans to Rebuild SSA Code Base in Months, Risking Benefits and System Collapse
Social Security systems contain tens of millions of lines of code written in COBOL, an archaic programming language. Safely rewriting that code would take years—DOGE wants it done in months.Wired - 6d -
Yankees slugger Aaron Judge intentionally walked with bases empty but Brewers' trick immediately backfired
Judge has already hit four home runs in the first three games of the seasonCBS Sports - 4d -
Paul Sullivan: CHI BASE OPS group text is feeling ‘Giddey’ over the start of a new baseball season
CHICAGO — I was sitting in the parking lot of the Jewel-Osco on Friday morning when my iPhone started pinging madly. Somehow I inadvertently had been added to an unknown group text string labeled ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
A Lego Set Based On The Very Pink Car From 2 Fast 2 Furious Is Coming Soon
2 Fast 2 Furious is widely considered one of the worst Fast and Furious movies, but it did introduce the world to the Honda S2000 and the joy of going overboard with a custom paint job. If you're ...GameSpot - 2d -
Trump Administration Tied Migrants to Gang Based Largely on Clothes or Tattoos, Papers Show
The court papers suggest that the administration has set a low bar for seeking the removal of the Venezuelan migrants, whom officials have described as belonging to the street gang, Tren de Aragua.The New York Times - 2d -
Emergence AI’s new system automatically creates AI agents rapidly in realtime based on the work at hand
The new system is literally a no code, natural language, AI-powered multi-agent builder, and it works in real time.VentureBeat - 2d -
Melania Trump extols 'strength that is based in love' at awards ceremony honoring courageous women
Melania Trump is extolling the power of harnessing "love as a source of strength during challenging times," as she honored eight women with awards for their bravery. "Love has inspired me to ...The Hill - 2d -
Steve Kornacki: Democratic base 'a lot more motivated' to turn out for Wisconsin Supreme Court race
NBC News National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki crunches the numbers as voters cast their ballots in Wisconsin's Supreme Court election.NBC News - 2d -
Gladia launches Solaria as AI-based multi-lingual speech recognition model for speech-to-text transcription
Gladia, an AI transcription and audio intelligence provider, launched Solaria, a next-gen automatic speech recognition (ASR) model designed to redefine real-time communications for call centers and ...VentureBeat - 1d -
Lions set to face Japan-based All Blacks in Anzac clash but Folau’s hopes over
Invitational Australia & New Zealand side to play in July Players who have switched nationality will not be eligible The British & Irish Lions are set to face a number of former All Blacks with ...The Guardian - 1d -
Brooklinen Just Proved It’s Never Too Late to Make Changes Based on Customer Feedback
The luxury bedding and bath brand is putting 10 years of customer reviews to good use.Inc. - 1d -
Note to Self: Astronaut Peggy Whitson
Record-setting NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson returned from the International Space Station in September after a 288-day mission. She has spent more time in space than any other American. While in ...CBS News - 1d -
This Company Built a Wildfire Detection Drone
The AI-based drone speeds up the detection and monitoring of wildfires.Inc. - 6d -
Tequila maker says tariffs won't affect his prices. Here's why he plans to absorb costs
Colorado-based Suerte Tequila said it will absorb all tariff costs.CNBC - 1d -
Neptune's auroras are captured in great detail by NASA's Webb telescope
NAS's James Webb Space Telescope has captured Neptune’s glowing auroras in the best detail yetABC News - Mar. 26 -
NASA’s Webb Telescope Spots Auroras on Neptune for the First Time
The James Webb Space Telescope identified the lights in the distant planet’s atmosphere, which could not be seen by earlier telescopes or spacecraft.The New York Times - Mar. 26 -
SpaceX Faces Fresh Competition for $5.6 Billion in Government Contracts
Rocket Lab and startup Stoke Space were selected to compete for Department of Defense contracts through 2029.Inc. - 6d -
A16z speedrun opens applications for fifth event, offers $1M investment
A16z Speedrun is taking applications for its fifth event, where startups in the interactive and tech spaces receive advice and funding.VentureBeat - 3d -
'It's weird' - Nasa's Butch and Suni adapt to life back on Earth
The duo's eight-day mission became a nine-month space odyssey after their Boeing Starliner had technical problems.BBC News - 2d -
SpaceX's Fram2 launch sends civilian crew into flight around Earth's poles
The international all-civilian Fram2 crew is the first in space history to fly to orbit with no licensed pilot or trained astronaut on board.CBS News - 2d -
Feb 25: CBS News 24/7, 10am ET
Musk renews threats to fire federal employees; Blue Origin launches 10th space tourism flight.CBS News - 2d -
Barça wrong to register Olmo, Víctor - LaLiga
LaLiga say Barcelona have never had the salary space to register Dani Olmo or Pau Víctor.ESPN - 1d -
Aisha Bowe on her journey from community college to rocket scientist
Aerospace engineer Aisha Bowe opens up about joining the historic all-female Blue Origin space flight.CBS News - 4h -
Bare Feet and Bearded Dragons: Members Share Their Co-Working Horror Stories
Office etiquette took a nosedive after the pandemic, and, according to some members, co-working spaces seem to showcase some of the worst offenders.Inc. - 3d -
Girona FC launches Orgull Gironí podcast
The Orgull Gironí podcast is bornGirona FC is launching a new project that will provide an official Club space to give a voice to figures linked to the territory and highlight stories that inspire. ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Mar 24: CBS News 24/7, 1pm ET
Federal appeals court reviewing Trump's use of Alien Enemies Act for deportation flights; Tech company aims to produce space-grown diamonds.CBS News - 2d