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On side A, our baby’s first words! The vinyl-carver sparking a craze for cutting records at home
Using a diamond needle, lathe-cutters can turn blank vinyl discs into your very own record – with a pressing run of however many or few you fancy. We report on a booming business. If you want to ...The Guardian - 7h -
DOGE Sparks Surveillance Fear Across the US Government
The US government has increased the use of monitoring tools over the past decade. But President Donald Trump’s employee purges are making workers worry about how their data could be abused.Wired - 4d -
Geopolitical rupture sparks quiet market rebellion
It does not take a deep scratch beneath the surface to uncover investor nervesFinancial Times - 4d -
How one girl's bionic arm sparked a movement
After receiving a life-changing bionic arm through crowdfunding, 9-year-old Remi Bateman is now paying it forward, helping other children access the prosthetics they need. David Begnaud has more.CBS News - 1d -
Asteroid that sparked concerns no longer poses threat: NASA
An asteroid that sparked concerns about potentially hitting Earth no longer poses a significant threat of slamming into the planet, according to NASA’s latest analysis. The asteroid, Asteroid 2024 ...The Hill - 6h -
Elon Musk's approach to government spending sparks debate
As head of the Department of Government Efficiency, Elon Musk has taken an aggressive approach to budget cuts. Economist Oren Cass weighs in on whether this strategy is reform or reckless ...CBS News - 6h -
‘Betrayed by the system’: Chappell Roan sparks debate over pay and healthcare in pop
The singer castigated record labels in her Grammys speech – but, as music industry insiders explain, issues around artist health and support run even deeper. At this year’s Grammys, as she accepted ...The Guardian - 4d -
Bannon’s Salute at CPAC Sparks Outcry, Even on French Right
A gesture by Stephen Bannon at CPAC, outside Washington, echoed a move by Elon Musk and prompted the president of France’s far-right National Rally to say it had evoked “Nazi ideology.”The New York Times - 3d -
Trump’s assault on aid sparks chaos in east Africa’s relief hub
Kenya’s economy and healthcare system are reeling from president’s bid to shut down USAIDFinancial Times - 2d -
NBA Power Rankings: Jimmy Butler has sparked the league's largest leap
From the tanking teams to those that refuse to lose, and the many pretenders to the few contenders, we take an updated look around The Association.Yahoo Sports - 4h -
Musk's whirlwind approach sparks rift in White House and Trump's orbit: Sources
Musk’s whirlwind approach since coming to Washington has sparked a rift among some in the White House and Trump’s inner circle, sources told ABC News.ABC News - 47m -
Gabby Petito's AI-faked voice in new Netflix documentary sparks viewer backlash
Netflix's “American Murder: Gabby Petito” is facing backlash from some viewers who are questioning whether the filmmakers' decision to use AI to recreate Petito’s voice is ethical.NBC News - 3d -
Alabama starts slow vs. Kentucky, but Mark Sears sparks No. 4 Crimson Tide to regular-season sweep of Wildcats
After two straight losses, Alabama bounced back with a statement win over No. 17 Kentucky on SaturdayCBS Sports - 2d -
Elimination of federal climate tools, some used to inquire in to Musk’s firms, sparks alarm
Environment justice advocates say tools to study pollution in vulnerable communities by companies, including xAI and SpaceX, have disappeared. As Donald Trump’s administration continues its purge ...The Guardian - 1d -
Donald Trump’s first month in charts
The US president has hit the ground running, but he is dogged by stubborn inflation and tepid approval ratingsFinancial Times - 4d -
Don’t miss the first GamesBeat Engage event at SXSW
Heading to SXSW? You won’t want to miss the first GamesBeat Engage – an invite-only, salon-style gathering in Austin on March 11.VentureBeat - 6d -
Amazon surpasses Walmart in revenue for the first time
Walmart reported $180.5 billion in sales during the most recent quarter while Amazon reeled in $187.8 billion.CNBC - 5d -
With the first pick in the 2025 Reallocation Draft, the Titans select …
Imagine if the NFL decided to go full fantasy football and empty its rosters after the season. Who goes first? Who doesn't go in the first round? We have ideas.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Delta faces first lawsuit in Toronto plane crash
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first lawsuit in ...CBS News - 4d -
Scotland's first 'slap fight' event cancelled
Experts warned competitors faced an 'elevated risk' of concussion if they participated in bouts.BBC News - 3d -
Luigi Mangione makes first court appearance of 2025
Hundreds of supporters of suspected killer Luigi Mangione rallied outside of a New York City courthouse Friday. It marked the first court appearance of the year for Mangione, who has pleaded not ...CBS News - 3d -
Predicting the First Round of the N.F.L. Draft, With a Quarterback at No. 1
The Titans have their pick between Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders, while the Cowboys could land an electrifying running back.The New York Times - 6h -
FireAid distributes first $50 million to L.A. wildfire relief groups
These grants coming from the massive benefit concert in January will prioritize immediate recovery services for displaced residents, workers, small-business owners and first responders.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 18 -
A relocated Slamdance Film Festival launches its first edition in Los Angeles
Originally created by filmmakers rejected by Sundance, Slamdance has become a community of its own and is about to kick off its first local edition at several L.A. venues.Los Angeles Times - 5d -
DOGE cuts at 9/11 health program may impact first responders
Advocates for those sickened by toxins from the massive debris of 9/11 are calling on President Trump to immediately reverse cuts he made to the World Trade Center Health Program. Anthony Gardner, ...CBS News - 4d -
Civilization 7: Best Commander Promotion Points To Unlock First
Commanders are essential to your empire's growth and survival in Civilization VII . Without them, you'll have to control dozens of military units one by one, which can cause dysfunction and ...GameSpot - 4d -
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Costa Rica Receives First Flight of Trump Deportees From Faraway Countries
The flight from San Diego landed in San José, the Costa Rican capital, on Thursday evening. The group of migrants on board included dozens of children, officials said.The New York Times - 4d -
Asteroids are headed this way – oh no! Are we all doomed? | First Dog on the Moon
Definitely maybe but probably not. Sign up here to get an email whenever First Dog cartoons are published Get all your needs met at the First Dog shop if what you need is First Dog ...The Guardian - 4d -
Many who came to Germany as migrants will vote for the first time Sunday
More than half a million newly naturalized citizens will be able to vote in Germany’s national election for the first time this weekendABC News - 4d -
Details on Luigi Mangione's first court appearance since December
The suspect in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, Luigi Mangione, will be back in a courtroom Friday for the first time since December. CBS News national correspondent Nikki ...CBS News - 4d -
Duo set to become 1 of the first teams to complete 6 major marathons
Michael Sayih and Max Fink have a special bond — they're regular racing partners who compete in countless 5K, Iron Man and marathon events all over the world. Michael has cerebral palsy, and ...CBS News - 4d -
Kendrick Lamar earns first UK number one with Not Like Us
The diss track, the knockout blow in his feud with Drake, is now number one in both the US and UK.BBC News - 4d -
Archaeologists Find a Pharaoh’s Tomb, the First Since King Tut’s, Egypt Says
The ministry of antiquities said the discovery of the tomb of Thutmose II, whose wife, Hatshepsut, took the throne after his death, was the first excavation of a royal tomb near the Valley of the ...The New York Times - 3d -
Full field for 2025 Cognizant Classic highlighted by first-timer Jordan Spieth
A look at the initial full field for the Cognizant Classic, the first PGA Tour event of the Florida swing.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Needle drop! The world’s first sewing machine orchestra takes Munich
This weekend, a symphony of Singers (not that kind) will lead an experimental performance that stitches together feminism and fashion – and offers the audience free repairs. Stepping into the ...The Guardian - 3d -
Reese posts Unrivaled's first 20-20 game in win
Angel Reese recorded the first 20-20 game in Unrivaled history as the Rose handed the Owls their first loss of the season.ESPN - 3d -
Hamas frees six hostages as first phase of ceasefire nears end
First phase of effort to end more than a year of conflict set to conclude on ThursdayFinancial Times - 3d -
Mets' Juan Soto homers in first spring training at-bat with new club
Soto signed a record $765 million deal with the Mets this past offseasonCBS Sports - 3d
