General Services Administration shutters its technology unit

Trump 'thinking about' absorbing Postal Service into administration

President Trump said Friday he was considering merging the U.S. Postal Service into his administration, calling the agency a “tremendous loser” of money. “We want to have a post office that works ...

The Hill - Feb. 21

ESPN plans to add user-generated content to upcoming 'flagship' streaming service

ESPN plans to add user-generated content features in its upcoming streaming application, which will cost either $25 or $30 per month, sources say.

CNBC - Feb. 20

Germany needs military service to deter Russia, top general insists

Yahoo News - 1d

The US is losing its next generation of health scientists

The U.S. research and training infrastructure is under attack by the Trump administration, and there have been destructive consequences.

The Hill - 15h

Joann to shutter all 800 fabric stores after failing to find a buyer to save its locations

Fabrics outlet Joann will shutter all of its approximately 800 locations after failing to find a buyer who would keep its stores open.

NBC News - 6d

OpenAI launching GPT-4.5, its next general-purpose large language model

Last month CNBC reported that OpenAI was in discussions on a $40 billion funding round at a $340 billion valuation.

CNBC - 3d

Google announces layoffs in its HR, cloud units as part of ongoing cost cuts

The company has begun cutting from units in order to invest more in AI.

CNBC - 3d

The impact of President Trump, DOGE's work to shutter the CFPB

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a watchdog agency created to protect consumers, is under fire by President Trump and DOGE. Its new head ordered work to stop and funding to end.

CBS News - Feb. 23

Trump administration guts USAID humanitarian office, despite pledge to save its work

Dozens of officials in USAID's humanitarian aid bureau have received termination notices, despite prior assurances that its humanitarian services would be preserved.

ABC News - 6d

Social Security Administration could lay off up to 50% of its workforce, source says – live

Social Security Administration expected to lay off at least 7,000 people, but a source tells Associated Press reduction could be as high as 50%. As Donald Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk ...

The Guardian - 3d

The National Institute of Standards and Technology Braces for Mass Firings

Approximately 500 NIST staffers, including at least three lab directors, are expected to lose their jobs at the standards agency as part of the ongoing DOGE purge, sources tell WIRED.

Wired - Feb. 20

GRP, Primetals Technologies partner to produce sustainable steel

Yahoo News - 5d

Technology is speeding up tax season, but not the audit process

Politicians on both sides of the political aisles should relish giving their constituents a much-deserved psychological rest after completing their tax-return filing duties.

The Hill - 5d

Sheffield United v Leeds United: Championship – live

Championship updates from the 8pm GMT kick-off Live scores | And read the latest edition of Football Daily 9 min: Off the line by Gruev! Meslier is looking vulnerable on set-pieces. He ...

The Guardian - 6d

Technology Giants: Stop Bullying Companies Into Buying Agentic AI

Instead, develop an innovative product that relieves customer pain.

Inc. - Feb. 20

New technology changes game experience for visually impaired fans

Groundbreaking technology developed by Jerred Mace is changing the game for visually impaired fans. The OneCourt haptic tablet translates live games by touch so people can follow in real-time. The ...

NBC News - 5d

Our Hiring System Is So Broken That Technology Alone Can’t Fix It

A magically disruptive new tech solution isn’t going to get people jobs faster

Inc. - 4d

Apple unveils 'age assurance' technology amid child safety push

Apple will introduce "age assurance" technology to boost children's privacy and safety on the company's devices, the company announced Thursday as part of its broader push to protect kids online. ...

The Hill - 2d

VAR retained in Norway after grassroots clubs swing vote on technology

Decision a victory for Norwegian Football Federation 321 votes in favour of VAR with 129 against Norway will continue to use VAR in its top flight after a vote among clubs across the country’s ...

The Guardian - 1d

I’m Not Convinced Ethical Generative AI Currently Exists

WIRED’s advice columnist considers whether some AI tools are more ethical than others, and if developers can make AI wiser.

Wired - Feb. 20

Trump fires top general in Pentagon shake-up

The new defence secretary earlier accused Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff CQ Brown of having a "woke" focus.

BBC News - Feb. 22

The Latest: Polls open in Germany in crucial general election

German voters are heading to the polls for a national election

ABC News - Feb. 23

Trump wants generals involved in Afghanistan withdrawal fired

President Trump said “every single one” of the military generals involved in the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan should be fired, seated next to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during a Cabinet ...

The Hill - 4d

Amazon Unveils Alexa+, Powered by Generative A.I.

Amazon is aiming to catch up in generative artificial intelligence and to reboot its virtual assistant, which has been leapfrogged by powerful chatbots.

The New York Times - 4d

“The Royal Tenenbaums” Introduced Gene Hackman to a New Generation

His performance in Wes Anderson’s “The Royal Tenenbaums” introduced Hackman to a new generation, and his presence helped define the film.

The New York Times - 2d

Sabres Young Star Generating Trade Interest: Report

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Yahoo Sports - 2d

And the winner is ... the rising generation of older female actors

With this year’s Oscars about to be handed out, Hollywood women of a certain age have never been more bankable or in demand. What’s behind the cultural shift?. Something seems different about ...

The Guardian - 1d

Flat owners 'seething' at £8.8k a year service fee

Flat owners at an Manchester apartment block rail against a 249% service charge increase from April.

BBC News - Feb. 21

The Postal Service’s History Amid Trump’s Threats to Change It

Trump has mused about privatizing the postal service.

Inc. - Feb. 22

Democrats introduce bill to protect transgender service members

A group of Democrats have introduced a bill to protect diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the military following President Trump's January executive order to dismantle such programming. The ...

The Hill - 6d

Forest Service employees react to widespread layoffs

Forest Service employees are reacting to the Trump administration cuts that are leading to widespread layoffs of many working around America's national parks. CBS News' Ian Lee reports.

CBS News - 5d

Sean Curran, "the unknown" leading the Secret Service

U.S. Secret Service Director Sean Curran discusses his unusual path to the agency's top job, telling CBS News, "I'm the unknown."

CBS News - 5d

Secret Service director recounts Trump assassination attempt

U.S. Secret Service Director Sean Curran was with President Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, during the July 2024 assassination attempt at a political rally. He opened up about that experience in an ...

CBS News - 5d

Slack platform down as users report service outage

Workplace communications platform Slack experienced an outage Wednesday morning as thousands of users reported they were unable to use the service.

NBC News - 4d

Forest Service firings could impact wildfire preparedness

As wildfires nationwide grow fiercer and more frequent, the Trump administration's job cuts at the U.S. Forest Service are worrying experts. Kelly Martin, former chief of fire and aviation ...

CBS News - 4d

UK services exports shine amid economic gloom

Consulting is key to unlocking growth in the face of global headwinds, says analysts

Financial Times - 4d

National Weather Service workers impacted by Trump cuts

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story How the NOAA firings could affect Americans' lives The Trump administration fired hundreds of employees at the National Oceanic ...

The Hill - 2d

Remembering Clint Hill, Kennedy secret service agent

Clint Hill, the secret service agent who leaped to protect first lady Jackie Kennedy after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, has died at 93. Sunday TODAY’s Willie Geist remembers a ...

NBC News - 19h

Mira Murati, OpenAI’s Former Chief Technology Officer, Starts Her Own Company

Mira Murati, who left OpenAI last year, has helped establish Thinking Machines Lab, a new artificial intelligence start-up.

The New York Times - Feb. 19

General Services Administration shutters its technology unit

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