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Democrat introducing bill to rehire veterans caught up in Trump mass firings
Rep. Derek Tran (D-Calif.) is introducing legislation that would require the government to rehire veterans who were terminated without reason under the Trump administration's mass layoffs across ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump says Zeldin plans to cut up to 65 percent of EPA staff
President Trump said Wednesday that Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin has floated cutting the agency’s workforce by up to 65 percent. Speaking at the inaugural Cabinet ...The Hill - 2d -
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AppLovin’s stock tumbles as short sellers team up to stoke the bear case
The ad-tech stock is heading for its longest losing streak in more than two years. But it’s still up more than fivefold in the past year.MarketWatch - 1d -
Nvidia revenues hit $39.3B, up 78% in FYQ4 — with no sign of slowdown (updated)
Nvidia reported that its revenue for the third fiscal quarter ended October 27 was $35.1 billion, up 17% from the previous quarter and up 94% from a year ago.VentureBeat - 1d -
Snowflake’s stock soars as revenue and guidance cheer up investors
Snowflake shares soared in after-hours trade Wednesday, after the company’s fiscal fourth-quarter revenue topped estimates and it offered upbeat guidance for fiscal 2026.MarketWatch - 1d -
Trump and Musk addressed email termination threats, neither cleared up the confusion
Since Elon Musk threatened federal workers with firings if they didn't list five work accomplishments, Trump tells them they're "on the bubble" if they don't comply.ABC News - 1d -
Federal layoffs shake up Virginia ahead of 2025 governor's race
ARLINGTON, Va. — Virginia could be one of the states most affected by President Donald Trump's moves to shrink the federal workforce — and this year’s race for governor will test whether the ...NBC News - 1d -
Warby Parker to sell its eyewear at Target, sending stock up 6%
Warby Parker will offer its eyewear through five shop-in-shops in Target in 2025, with the opportunity to open more in the coming years.MarketWatch - 1d -
Keir Starmer to press Donald Trump on US military back-up to Ukraine
Also in today’s newsletter, what lawyers are saying about the US president’s ‘gold card’ visa schemeFinancial Times - 1d -
Protests at USAID building as workers pack up their desks, cuts take effect
Protesters are outside a United States Agency for International Development building in Washington, D.C., in support of fired workers. This comes after the Supreme Court's Chief Justice John ...CBS News - 1d -
Senate tees up final vote on Trump Education pick Linda McMahon
The Senate on Thursday teed up the final confirmation vote for Linda McMahon, President Trump’s pick to lead the Education Department. Lawmakers voted 51-47 to move McMahon to a final vote, likely ...The Hill - 1d -
Get Bloodborne Complete Edition Guide For Up To 20% Off At Amazon
Bloodborne Complete Edition Guide (Hardcover) $54 (was $60) | $48.59 if eligible for ...GameSpot - 1d -
China cyber espionage up by 150 percent in 2024: Report
China's cyber espionage operations continue to become more aggressive amid the increasing use of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) to help carry out attacks, according to a ...The Hill - 22h -
Americans say incomes not keeping up with inflation — CBS News poll
Americans express concern about their ability to pay bills and save money.CBS News - 21h -
If Cuomo Became Mayor, Would He Really Stand Up to Trump?
Behind the perception of Andrew Cuomo as “Mr. Tough Guy” is the reality: The former governor has rarely criticized the president by name.The New York Times - 12h -
'Mighty blow!'- Sediqullah brings up fifty with big six
Afghanistan's Sediqullah Atal brings up half-century with a 'mighty blow' over deep midwicket for six in the ICC Men's Champions Trophy.BBC News - 9h -
Children with disabilities swept up in DEI fight, advocates say
Children with disabilities are getting swept up in the Trump administration's crusade against diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and its push to end the Education Department, advocates say. So ...The Hill - 9h -
How the German Autobahn ended up without speed limits
Germany's Autobahn has large sections with no speed limits. Why doesn't the supposedly freedom-loving United States have something like that?CNBC - 7h -
Bangladesh student protesters form new party in political shake-up
Movement that led revolt against Sheikh Hasina seeks to challenge traditional duopolyFinancial Times - 4h -
Nvidia stock tries to make a stand — but this chart shows what it's up against
It's been a tough six weeks.CNBC - 2h -
If You Keep Giving Up on Your Goals Try This Strategy
The biggest reason people give up too soon isn’t a lack of talent or resources.Inc. - 1h -
The Cavs ignored the calls to break up their All-Star backcourt, and it's paying off
Garland became the subject of trade rumors in the offseason after a broken jaw and death of his grandmother derailed his season.ESPN - 1h -
Texas raises ticket prices as player costs go up
Texas will be raising football season ticket prices by $13 per game next season as the program, already one of the richest in the nation, tries to meet rising costs.ESPN - 1h -
Kansas City Chiefs 2025 NFL offseason, NFLPA report card: Patrick Mahomes needs help up front and at WR
The Chiefs need help protecting Mahomes as evidenced by a horrific showing in the Super Bowl. But with Mahomes leading, it’s hard to count the Chiefs out no matter who they put around him.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 12 -
A treasured Banksy owned by a member of Blink-182 is up for auction. It could fetch $6 million
A painting by street artist Banksy valued at up to 5 million pounds ($6.3 million) is going up for auctionABC News - Feb. 18 -
Texas measles cases are up, and New Mexico now has an outbreak. Here's what you need to know
The measles outbreak in rural West Texas has grown to 58 cases as of TuesdayABC News - Feb. 18 -
Experts give up hope for 157 false killer whales stranded on a beach in Australia's Tasmania state
Marine experts have given up hope of rescuing more than 150 false killer whales that stranded on a remote beach on Australia’s island state of TasmaniaABC News - Feb. 19 -
TV procedurals up their game, with doctors on cruises and quirky single moms solving crimes
“Watson” is an unusual TV medical proceduralABC News - Feb. 19 -
Apple unveils a souped-up and more expensive version of its lowest-priced iPhone
Apple has released a sleeker and more expensive version of its lowest priced iPhone in an attempt to widen the audience for a bundle of artificial intelligence technology that the company has been ...ABC News - Feb. 19 -
Big swings, big misses: DOGE struggles to back up its outsized claims
A series of announcements by DOGE and claims by Musk and Trump about the agency’s efforts have crumbled under scrutiny, even as they’re repeated by the White House.NBC News - Feb. 19 -
Salah scores, sets up equalizer as Liverpool draws 2-2 at Villa to lead Premier League by 8 points
Mohamed Salah has scored one goal and set up the equalizer by Trent Alexander-Arnold in Liverpool’s 2-2 draw at Aston Villa that stretched its lead in the Premier League to eight pointsABC News - Feb. 19 -
Longtime James Bond producers give up creative control to Amazon MGM Studios
Amazon MGM Studios and longtime 007 producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli have formed a new joint venture to house the James Bond intellectual property rights.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 20 -
Mets' Juan Soto gifts new teammate Brett Baty an SUV for giving up No. 22
Baty will make $800,000 in 2025, compared to Soto's $61.875 million salary.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 20 -
How Cisco’s AI defense stacks up against the cyber threats you never see
Cisco AI Defense is purpose-built to address the security paradox AI creates with its exponential growth in enterprisesVentureBeat - Feb. 20 -
Champions Trophy 2025: Australia’s second tier up against it in absence of bowling big three | Geoff Lemon
Their attack has a distinctly Sheffield Shield flavour to it but the main thing in the two-times winners’ favour is the relative weakness of their group. For a long time, a strange situation ...The Guardian - Feb. 20 -
US politics briefing: Trump administration warns Kyiv and picks up court win in mass firings case
From the Trump administration’s latest moves abroad and in the US – here are the key US politics stories from Thursday at a glance. Thursday saw a judge rule that the Trump administration can ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Fortnite Downtime: When Will Fortnite Servers Be Back Up For Chapter 6 Season 2?
Fortnite is offline right now, but fortunately it's not because anything is wrong. Quite the opposite, in fact--Fortnite is down because of routine scheduled maintenance that Epic does with every ...GameSpot - Feb. 20 -
Life with 7 kids: Hilaria and Alec Baldwin open up their $16 million New York home for reality series
Alec and Hilaria Baldwin are making a new TLC reality series that will reveal an intimate glimpse inside their lives as parents to seven children.MarketWatch - Feb. 21
