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James Bond nightclubs, vodka, aftershave: 007 writer on the spy’s future with Amazon

As the Bond franchise heads to the online giant, thriller author William Boyd foresees a slew of spin-offs and says AI is not a threat to human screenwriters. Among the people best placed to ...

The Guardian - 5d

Quantum Computing Is Much Closer Than We Thought

Microsoft unveiled a new chip that shows quantum computing is “years, not decades” away.

Inc. - Feb. 20

3 Thoughtful Ways to Acknowledge Employees Throughout the Year

Struggling to find ideas to recognize your employees? Discover how to give thanks in meaningful ways.

Inc. - 4d

McVay: Never thought Stafford wouldn't return

Rams coach Sean McVay said there was never a time that he thought QB Matthew Stafford, who has agreed to an adjusted contract, wouldn't be on the roster in 2025.

ESPN - 2d

What 6 Americans Thought of Trump’s Speech

For many reluctant Trump voters, there was a mixture of confidence, anxiety, hope and frustration — along with some anger directed at congressional Democrats.

The New York Times - 17h

Rice paddies to mega resorts: declassified spy satellite images reveal Bali’s transformation

Extent of decades of development is laid bare as Indonesia wrestles with how to control development on the holiday island. “I wonder what Bali used to be like?” is a common refrain heard on ...

The Guardian - Feb. 24

Russia is relying so heavily on North Korea that it's getting 50% of its ammo from Pyongyang, Ukraine's spy chief says

Yahoo News - Feb. 25

Michelle Trachtenberg’s natural talent shone in everything from Harriet the Spy to Buffy | Veronica Esposito

Trachtenberg, who has died aged 39 , was the fortunate child actor: successfully pivoting into an adult career peppered with millennial hits. Michelle Trachtenberg: a life in pictures ...

The Guardian - Feb. 27

North Korea Is Sending More Troops to Russia, South Korea’s Spy Agency Says

The fresh deployment comes after North Korea suffered heavy casualties on the front lines in Russia’s war against Ukraine, the South’s spy agency says.

The New York Times - 6d

Unmasking the spy cops: how women found the truth about men who tricked them into relationships

Credit cards, passports and ingenuity led to the identities of undercover police who were loved under false pretences. At least 25 ‘spy cops’ had sex with deceived members of public The spy ...

The Guardian - 4d

Revealed: at least 25 UK ‘spy cops’ had sex with deceived members of public

Total shows scale of dishonesty in undercover operations over more than three decades. How women found truth about men who tricked them The spy cops who deceived women into sexual relations ...

The Guardian - 4d

'I thought Rangers manager job would never come' - Ferguson

Former captain Barry Ferguson expresses surprise at being asked to take charge of Rangers until the end of the season following manager Philippe Clement's departure.

BBC News - Feb. 24

DOGE need to be more 'targeted' and 'thoughtful' with cuts, says GOP lawmaker

Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-N.Y.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss how House Republicans plan on passing a budget resolution containing President Trump’s tax and spending priorities.

NBC News - Feb. 24

Forget thought crime. People are incarcerated for dream crime in this near-future novel

Although it relies on a speculative technology for its plot, 'The Dream Hotel' is astounding, elegantly constructed, character-driven fiction.

Los Angeles Times - Feb. 27

Rose Girone, thought to be the oldest living Holocaust survivor, dies at 113

Rose Girone, believed to be the oldest living Holocaust survivor and a strong advocate for sharing survivors' stories, has died. She was 113.

CBS News - 6d

Cost of HS2 ‘bat tunnel’ 20% higher than previously thought

Final price expected to be £119mn, with work completed next year

Financial Times - 3d

Review: Robert De Niro delivers thoughtful performance as a former president in 'Zero Day'

In Netflix's thriller premiering Thursday, Robert De Niro, in his first TV role, plays a former president asked to lead an investigation into a countrywide cyberattack.

Los Angeles Times - Feb. 20

The moment I knew: I thought I was too cool for love. My rock idol knew better | Trent Dalton

Trent Dalton had a crush on his sophisticated colleague Fiona. The lead singer of his favourite band helped him find the words to tell her. Find more stories from The moment I knew series ...

The Guardian - Feb. 22

Mavericks delete hype video that fans thought blurred out Luka Dončić, musician takes responsibility

Although Dončić was not one of the players blacked out, the video was not well-received in Dallas.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 22

'He thought of everything': How Mookie Betts' offseason could cement him at shortstop

After an interrupted attempt last year, Betts is again the Dodgers' starting shortstop -- and this time he has a plan.

ESPN - Feb. 24

Crucial penalty call befuddles Islanders in loss to Stars: 'We thought it was a clean hit'

A controversial major penalty assessed to Islanders forward Casey Cizikas led to two Dallas Stars power-play goals in New York's 4-3 loss on Sunday.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 24

College basketball buy or sell: Can Michigan State win the national championship? Thoughts on Indiana's search

Does Wake Forest reach the tournament? Can this big-brand batch of No. 8 or No. 9 seeds wreck a bracket? We answer those questions and more.

CBS Sports - Feb. 24

Oscar winner Adrien Brody got played off, twice. He finished his thoughts backstage

Adrien Brody took home the Oscar for his performance in 'The Brutalist,' and spoke about how "we must learn from the past" in backstage interviews.

Los Angeles Times - 3d

Wooden spoons are making us sick? I thought that was fish slices | Arwa Mahdawi

Another day, another health scare. I’m struggling to know which dangers I should take seriously. If you want to stir up online controversy, wooden spoons are the perfect tool with which to do so. ...

The Guardian - 1d

Help is coming in the AI copyright wars

Artificial intelligence companies must decide how to pay for the human-generated content they need

Financial Times - Feb. 27

‘War feminism’ helped doom USAID

The failure to deliver women’s liberation to Afghanistan delegitimized USAID in the eyes of Americans who have decided to turn away from the idea of development aid altogether.

The Hill - 20h

I’ve never been that sociable but thought it was because I’m an introvert. Then I learned I have a rare type of hearing loss | Rachael Groessler

The diagnosis blindsided me but it explains why I feel the need to shout to be heard over background noise. Yes, I frequently asked people to repeat themselves. Yes, I had trouble hearing dialogue ...

The Guardian - 3d

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