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Ministers explore cuts to BBC World Service as part of aid budget cull
Director-general Tim Davie preparing for ‘engagement’ with Foreign Office over impactFinancial Times - 13h -
Waymo expands its robotaxi service again, this time to parts of Silicon Valley
Waymo on Tuesday announced it is expanding its service to include another 27 square miles of coverage around the San Francisco Bay Area.NBC News - 4d -
Waymo expands its robotaxi service again, this time to parts of Silicon Valley
With the expansion, Waymo will now take passengers around Mountain View, Los Altos, Palo Alto and parts of Sunnyvale, California.CNBC - 4d -
Musk's Starlink could help remote parts of India get online under deals with telecoms players
Elon Musk’s Starlink has signed an agreement with India’s top telecom operator on Wednesday to bring the U.S. satellite internet giant’s services to the world’s most populous country, a day after ...ABC News - 3d -
Larry Buendorf, Secret Service Agent Who Saved President Ford, Dies at 87
By grabbing a loaded handgun from Squeaky Fromme in 1975, Mr. Buendorf, as part of a Secret Service detail, thwarted a would-be assassin in California’s capital.The New York Times - 1d -
Keir Starmer scraps NHS England to put health service ‘into democratic control’
Health secretary says end of ‘biggest quango in world’ is final nail in coffin of Andrew Lansley’s 2012 reorganisation. . Keir Starmer has brought the health service back under the control of ...The Guardian - 2d -
NOAA braces for mass layoffs, fueling concerns about lifesaving weather services
NOAA is preparing to lay off more than 1,000 workers as part of the Trump administration's mandate for agencies to prepare "reductions in force," according to sources.ABC News - 2d -
2025 Valspar Championship: Xander Schauffele, Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas part of initial field
The Valspar Championship is slated to have 24 of the top 50 players in the world in its field.Yahoo Sports - 19h -
Take a look inside the world's largest 3D printed housing development
Just outside Austin, in Georgetown, Texas, brand new planned communities sprawl out as far as the eye can see, which is pretty far in this part of the country.NBC News - 2d -
‘I don’t feel part of society’: how Covid is still taking its toll five years on
The social, educational and financial impact is still making itself felt, especially for those who continue to mourn. Five years ago, on 11 March 2020 the World Health Organization (WHO) declared ...The Guardian - 4d -
A big inflation report is on the way Wednesday. Here's what to expect
The consumer price index for February is forecast to show an increase of 0.3% for goods and services across the largest economy in the world.CNBC - 3d -
It's not just Jamaica with a 'Cool Runnings' story. There are sliders from all over the world now
There’s been a maybe dusting reported on rare occasions in parts of Thailand and Malaysia. It’s expected that some of the athletes from those nations, even without a sliding track in their ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Spain boss De la Fuente labels Barcelona star ‘the best player in the world in his position’
Spanish national team head coach Luis de la Fuente has on Friday moved to lavish praise on a member of the midfield ranks at Barcelona.The player in question? Pedri.Pedri was for his part afforded ...Yahoo Sports - 21h -
Secret Service shoots man near White House
United States Secret Service personnel shot a man near the White House on Sunday following an “armed confrontation with law enforcement,” a spokesperson said in a statement. Secret Service ...The Hill - 6d -
'Everybody's got a part to play' - Parkinson
Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson acknowledges the challenges of keeping everyone in his squad happy and motivated and insisted everyone has a part to play. The Dragons are currently third in League ...Yahoo Sports - 19h -
Refusing to fight: Israelis against the war in Gaza – video
For many Israelis, military service is a rite of passage that lasts two to three years. Being such a formative part of the social contract in Israel, it is unusual for eligible young people to ...The Guardian - 3d -
Severe storms slam Missouri; state of emergency declared
Violent storms are wreaking havoc in parts of the Midwest, with the worst hitting Missouri overnight. At least five people were killed. The National Weather Service says at least five tornadoes ...CBS News - 5h -
Trump could be a catalyst for a global pro-crypto shift, Binance CEO says
Binance CEO Richard Teng said he expects Trump's "pro-crypto" legislation in the U.S. to spur regulators in other parts of the world to follow suit.CNBC - 2d -
Postal Service signs cost-cutting deal with DOGE
The United States Postal Service said it has signed a deal with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to cut costs at the agency. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy told congressional leaders ...The Hill - 1d -
Secret Service shoots man 'brandishing' firearm near White House
The man was taken to an area hospital, where his condition "is unknown,” the Secret Service said in a statement.ABC News - 6d -
Secret Service shoot man carrying gun near White House
A man brandished a firearm near the White House, leading to an "armed confrontation," the Secret Service said in a statement.CBS News - 6d -
Secret Service shoot man they say was waving gun near White House
The Secret Service shot a man who it says was waving a gun near the White House. His condition was not known as of Sunday night.CBS News - 5d -
Pragma raises $12.75M for backend game engine for live services games
Pragma, a backend game engine empowering studios to build scalable, live-service games, said it has raised $12.75 million.VentureBeat - 4d -
Memorial service planned for Grammy-nominated R&B singer Angie Stone
A memorial service is planned near Atlanta for Grammy-nominated R&B singer Angie StoneABC News - 1d -
Agent's Take: 10 contract-related thoughts, observations from 2025 NFL free agency and early part of offseason
Ten thoughts and observations relating to the early part of the offseasonCBS Sports - 11h -
Mark Carney: 'Canada never, ever, will be part of America'
Canada’s incoming prime minister, Mark Carney, is pledging to continue Justin Trudeau's legacy of standing up to President Trump and rejecting threats to make the nation part of the U.S. “The ...The Hill - 5d -
Customer Service Could Help Grow Your Business. Here’s How
Quality customer service not only retains customers, but also turns them into an exceptional marketing ally through word-of-mouth, loyalty, and trust.Inc. - Mar. 7 -
Trump to sign executive order limiting Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order excluding certain student loan borrowers from the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.CNBC - Mar. 7 -
Young people who aspired to government service dismayed by end of fellows program
Young people who aspired to federal government service are dismayed by President Donald Trump ending a program created to entice highly qualified workers to join the governmentABC News - 5d -
NOAA and National Weather Service job cuts raise concerns about forecasts
A hurricane modeling specialist fired from the National Weather Service said progress on forecast accuracy may "go backwards" if job cuts continue.CBS News - 3d -
Postal Service Reaches Deal With Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency
The U.S. Postal Service has long struggled with its finances. President Trump and Mr. Musk have both suggested it should be privatized.The New York Times - 1d -
Secret Service shoots armed man in confrontation near White House
The U.S. Secret Service shot an adult male near the White House in Washington, D.C., shortly after midnight on Sunday after an “armed confrontation” with law enforcement, according to the agency.NBC News - 6d -
Secret Service shoots armed ‘suicidal’ man near White House
The Secret Service reports it shot a man near the White House after agents were alerted to a “suicidal individual” in the area. They say the shooting happened “following an armed confrontation with ...NBC News - 6d -
Secret Service shoots armed man in confrontation near White House
The U.S. Secret Service shot an adult male near the White House in Washington, D.C., shortly after midnight on Sunday after an “armed confrontation” with law enforcement, according to the agency. ...NBC News - 5d -
Judge to hear arguments on Pentagon's transgender service member ban
A group of service members are going to court to fight the Trump administration's new ban on transgender troops. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.CBS News - 4d -
Make public service work again
Too many of this government’s proposals introduce the kind of regulation the PM professes to hateFinancial Times - 1d -
An Unexpected Trump Bump for the World’s Centrists
As President Trump’s “shock and awe” policies radiate around the world, they are galvanizing support for moderate leaders and unifying Europe.The New York Times - 2d -
'I've still got big part to play' - historic night for Sterling
Raheem Sterling believes he has "still got a big part to play" in Arsenal's chase for silverware this season after helping the club into the last eight of the Champions League where they will face ...BBC News - 2d -
What one Finnish church learned from creating a service almost entirely with AI
St. Paul’s Lutheran church in Helsinki has held the first church service in Finland created mostly by artificial intelligenceABC News - Mar. 8 -
HHS sends employees a $25K voluntary buyout offer
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) offered its 80,000 employees a $25,000 buyout offer as part of President Trump’s plan to scale back government spending. Workers can opt into the ...The Hill - 5d
