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A quick way to cut $1 trillion in federal spending
President Trump suggests that state governments should have primary responsibility for handling disasters, and cutting federal taxes would allow states to access more money to address their needs.The Hill - 25m -
Super Bowl projections say record 126M watched
Fox Sports is projecting a Super Bowl record average audience of 126 million U.S. viewers across television and streaming platforms.ESPN - 7h -
Trump takes aim at 'wasteful' government spending by ordering end to penny production
The president said in a Truth Social post that stopping the mint from coining new pennies is another way to reduce 'wasteful' government spending.CNBC - 20h -
The Search for the Original Silly Goose in the Fossil Record
Some paleontologists think that fossils recovered from Antarctica are evidence of birds similar to modern geese and ducks that lived alongside the dinosaurs.The New York Times - 23h -
China’s ‘Ne Zha 2’ Shatters Box Office Records With $1.2 Billion
The runaway success of “Ne Zha 2” is another sign that Chinese audiences are choosing domestic movies over Hollywood blockbusters.The New York Times - 8h -
Why Apple may get the ‘last laugh’ in AI as rivals double down on spending craze
Apple will have more free cash flow at its disposal and can “pawn off” AI spending on other big technology companies, one analyst said.MarketWatch - 9h -
As Musk cuts federal spending, his own firms have received billions in contracts
As Elon Musk has led an effort to slash government spending, his own companies have, over the last few years, received billions of dollars in government contracts.ABC News - 12h -
Wildfire mitigation projects caught up in Trump’s spending freeze
Some forest management projects that aim to mitigate wildfire risk are among the projects that have been halted under President Trump’s executive order to freeze spending. In a letter to the Trump ...The Hill - 14h -
Marriages in China plunged by a record last year, fanning birthrate concerns
Marriages in China fell by a record fifth last year, despite efforts by officials to encourage young couples to wed and have children to boost the country’s declining population.NBC News - 1d -
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Record number of asylum seekers died in 2024 while in care of Home Office
Data obtained by the Guardian shows 51 people died in Home Office provided accommodation in 2024. A record number of asylum seekers died last year while in the care of the Home Office, according to ...The Guardian - 1d -
Eagles Rookie Records Super Bowl Pick-6 on His 22nd Birthday
Cooper DeJean returned his interception of Patrick Mahomes for a touchdown.The New York Times - 1d -
Saquon Barkley Sets Record for Combined Rushing Yards in a Season
The Eagles running back surpassed Terrell Davis’s mark of 2,476 yards in the regular season and playoffs.The New York Times - 1d -
Singapore’s DBS reports record profits as long-serving chief bows out
City-state’s biggest lender buoyed by strong commercial and wealth management performancesFinancial Times - 1d -
Super Saquon: Barkley sets NFL rushing record in Super Bowl LIX
Between the regular season and playoffs, no NFL player has rushed for more yards than Saquon Barkley did in his first season with the Eagles.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Brady's B'ham, Wrexham drive record spending
Teams in League One have spent record amounts with the influence of American owners such as Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney at Wrexham and Tom Brady's part in Knighthead Capital's ownership of ...ESPN - 1d -
Alonso ties record but Leverkusen stumble to draw
Xabi Alonso eqaulled the all-time coach record for the longest unbeaten run in away games in the Bundesliga on Saturday.ESPN - 1d -
Trump vows to cut billions of dollars from US defence spending
President says ‘fraud and abuse’ at Pentagon will be Elon Musk’s next targetFinancial Times - 1d -
Typical homebuyers in Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego spend up to 78% of income on housing
In many major U.S. cities, the cost of owning a home is twice what financial planners recommend spending.CNBC - 1d -
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Judges block Musk's efforts to slash federal spending
Federal judges block President Trump and Elon Musk's attempts to slash spending and reshape the federal workforce. NBC News' Aaron Gilchrist reports.NBC News - 2d -
Judge blocks Musk team access to Treasury Department records
Nineteen state attorneys general sued the Trump administration after the Department of Government Efficiency (Doge) was given access.BBC News - 2d -
'Proud' Izzo ties Knight's Big Ten wins record
Michigan State's come-from-behind 86-74 win over Oregon on Saturday gave coach Tom Izzo his 353rd Big Ten win to tie Bob Knight's record.ESPN - 2d -
Record Valentine's Day spending expected
Valentine's Day is just a week away, and candy sales are expected to soar. It's a busy time of year for chocolatiers, including Norman Love Confections, a Florida company that produces ...CBS News - 2d -
Italy hand Wales record 14th successive defeat
Italy punish Welsh indiscipline to inflict a 14th successive Test defeat on Warren Gatland's side.BBC News - 2d -
Tech megacaps plan to spend more than $300 billion in 2025 as AI race intensifies
Meta, Amazon, Alphabet and Microsoft intend to invest as much as $320 billion this year into AI advancement technologies.CNBC - 2d -
Guardiola denies City spend due to embargo fear
Pep Guardiola has denied that Manchester City's January recruitment drive was motivated by concern within the club that they could be hit with a transfer embargo.ESPN - 2d -
Americans expected to place record $1.39bn in bets for Super Bowl LIX
The US sports betting industry has boomed since 2018 – with it brings a ‘dark side’ as gambling addiction also rises. More Americans than ever are expected to place bets on Sunday’s Super Bowl , ...The Guardian - 3d -
Big Tech Keeps Its A.I. Data Center Spending Boom Alive
An apparent breakthrough in efficiency from the Chinese start-up did not make tech’s biggest companies question their extravagant spending on new data centers.The New York Times - 3d -
Judge temporarily blocks Musk’s ‘Doge’ team from accessing treasury records
Injunction granted in response to lawsuit alleging the Trump administration allowed Musk’s team access to sensitive data in violation of federal law. A federal judge early on Saturday blocked Elon ...The Guardian - 3d -
Trump administration tells states to stop spending on EV charging infrastructure
The Federal Highway Administration directed states to stop spending money for EV charging infrastructure — funds that were allocated under former President Biden.CBS News - 3d -
Silicon Valley and Indian investors spend big as English cricket goes up for sale
Foreign investors have been googly-eyed about English soccer for decadesABC News - 3d -
Why a Super Bowl Viewership Record Could Be on the Horizon
Fatigue over Kansas City’s success is overrated, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - 3d -
PreSonus Quantum HD Review: A Seamless Recording Tool
These affordable pro-tier audio interfaces are perfect for studio owners and traveling musicians alike.Wired - 3d -
Thump Records celebrates 35 years of lowrider jams
Thump Records turns 35 this year. This is how the L.A. label has kept oldies alive through pop-up trucks, word-of-mouth and a music roster of up-and-coming artists.Los Angeles Times - 4d -
January Was Hottest January on Record, Scientists Report
Earth’s prolonged streak of abnormal heat continued into 2025 despite the arrival of La Niña ocean conditions, which typically bring cooler temperatures.The New York Times - 5d
