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Former Palantir and Elon Musk Associates Are Taking Over Key Government IT Roles

The chief information officers of at least three major government agencies have been replaced by Silicon Valley executives, including from Palantir and Elon Musk’s SpaceX.

Wired - Feb. 12

14 states sue Musk and Trump, calling billionaire's role unconstitutional

Fourteen states sued Elon Musk, his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and President Trump on Thursday, arguing that the tech billionaire’s sweeping efforts to cut government spending are ...

The Hill - 6d

McConnell takes on a new role in the Senate: Lone wolf: From the Politics Desk

Two key Republican senators’ votes today on the confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to be health and human services secretary illustrate the new order of the party under President Donald Trump.

NBC News - 6d

As Ukraine Presses for Role in Russia Peace Talks, Trump Offers Reassurances

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine and European defense ministers had expressed concern that they might not be present for talks between President Trump and Russia’s leader to end the war.

The New York Times - 6d

Goldman Sachs targets leading role in active ETFs in Europe

Competition heats up as other fund groups are poised to expand product ranges

Financial Times - 6d

Why Anthony Mackie's role as Captain America is stirring controversy

Anthony Mackie taking on the role of Captain America, a fictional comic book character initially portrayed as a white man with blond hair and blue eyes, isn’t groundbreaking to comic books fans.

NBC News - 6d

Stro shows: Yanks RHP returns, rejects relief role

Yankees right-hander Marcus Stroman was back after a two-day absence from training camp, but he insists he still wants to be a part of the team's starting rotation.

ESPN - 5d

'A proud black woman' - Shaw's 'powerful' gesture after starring role

With her opening goal against Liverpool, Khadija Shaw showed her importance to Manchester City. Her actions afterwards were even more important.

BBC News - 3d

Gen Z has turned against taking middle management roles

Being the boss is seen as a thankless slog by the youngest cohort of employees

Financial Times - 3d

PM does not rule out vote on Ukraine peacekeeping role for UK troops

Spokesperson says Keir Starmer’s previously stated view that military action needs consent of MPs has not changed. Keir Starmer has not ruled out holding a parliamentary vote on committing UK ...

The Guardian - 2d

The dawn of Economy 4.0: Infobip's role in shaping the future of communications

Discover how global communications platform Infobip has shaped the technology landscape by partnering with innovators like Uber and transformed customer experiences into hyper-personalized ...

CBS News - 2d

European leaders demand larger role in Ukraine peace talks

U.S. government representatives met with Russian officials to talk about the future of Ukraine and a possible resolution to the nearly three-year war between Ukraine and Russia. European leaders ...

CBS News - 1d

Emil Bove takes leading role in implementing Trump takeover of DoJ

Dismissal of case against Eric Adams reflects new directive for prosecutors to toe line on White House’s policies. Emil Bove, the acting deputy attorney general, moving with ruthless efficiency ...

The Guardian - 1d

Bridgerton actor says Shakespeare role inspired by Succession TV series

The Wicked actor has received mostly positive reviews from critics for portraying Shakespeare's Richard II.

BBC News - 1d

LeBron, Luka say roles in clutch go 'both ways'

LeBron James missed two potential tying 3-pointers in the waning seconds of Wednesday night's loss to the Hornets, but Luka Doncic said their roles in clutch situations are interchangeable.

ESPN - 4h

What to Know About the Saudi Crown Prince’s Role in Global Diplomacy

The kingdom’s de facto leader, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, was once shunned in diplomatic circles. Now he is playing an important role in negotiations over Gaza and Ukraine.

The New York Times - 4h

Six Nations half-term report: Ireland top of class but Wales go from bad to worse | Ugo Monye

In rating the teams it is the defending champions that look a cut above as the other sides struggle to find consistency. There was a suspicion of vulnerability to Ireland coming into the Six ...

The Guardian - 3d

DJ, dog walker and homeopath among roles on UK skilled worker visa list

Many ‘middle-skilled’ jobs on eligible list may not be what people would consider critical roles, says Oxford academic. Canine beauticians, DJs and pilates instructors are among the categories of ...

The Guardian - Feb. 12

No lasting peace in Ukraine without European role in talks, leaders say after Trump-Putin call

Statement from countries including France, Germany and UK comes after US president says he and Putin are ready to begin talks. European powers, including Britain, France and Germany, have said they ...

The Guardian - Feb. 13

I made the worst role-playing game of all time – and loved every minute of it

RPG Maker was launched in 1992 and has become increasingly complex, but it’s still a remarkably accessible way to make adventure games with no development experience. It is said that every 100 ...

The Guardian - Feb. 13

Pitbull ends partnership with NASCAR team Trackhouse Racing, leaving role as team co-owner

Pitbull had co-owned Trackhouse Racing since the team's inception in 2021

CBS Sports - 6d

European leaders hold emergency meeting over Trump's role in Ukraine peace talks

Diplomats from the U.S. and Russia are meeting this week to talk about ending the war in Ukraine. The talks are in Saudi Arabia, but all of Europe, including Ukraine, have been frozen out. That led ...

CBS News - 2d

Elon Musk's role in DOGE uncertain after recent filing from White House

In an affidavit filed in federal court Tuesday, a White House official said Elon Musk is not the administrator of the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE.

ABC News - 2d

As Israel uses US-made AI models in war, concerns arise about tech’s role in who lives and who dies

U.S. tech giants have quietly empowered Israel to track and kill many more alleged militants more quickly in Gaza and Lebanon through a sharp spike in artificial intelligence and computing services