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Powerful quantum computers in years not decades, says Microsoft
It says a new chip it has created could end up being as important a breakthrough as the semiconductor.BBC News - 6d -
Elon Musk becomes a new power center at CPAC
Elon Musk stole the show at CPAC, a surprise guest who wielded a chainsaw to symbolize his government cuts.NBC News - 4d -
Motorola Moto G Power 2025 Review: Nearly There
Motorola’s newest budget phone retains many of the hallmarks of its excellent predecessor but regresses on performance.Wired - 7h -
Mikaela Shiffrin, still finding form, struggles in return to giant slalom races
American Alpine skiing star Mikaela Shiffrin did not qualify for the second run of Saturday’s World Cup giant slalom race in Sestriere, Italy, finishing 33rd in the first run as she continues her ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
'Ripped away': Inside the Mavericks' struggle to manage the post-Luka trade backlash
Mavs fans remain outraged over the trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Lakers. And they're looking forward to April 9, when their adopted son returns to Dallas.ESPN - 2d -
Fired Federal Workers Struggle to Find Jobs Similar to the Ones They Lost
Sweeping cuts by DOGE leave highly trained experts, like wildlife biologists or consumer protection specialists, with few lateral job options.Inc. - 1d -
£67bn of UK investors’ money is in underperforming funds
Wealth floundering in so-called ‘dog’ funds rises 26 per cent in six months, as investor Nick Train’s UK Equity product named among themFinancial Times - 3d -
Meta launches $50M Meta Horizon Creator Fund
This week, Meta launched a $50 million Meta Horizon Creator Fund. Under the theme of “Shape what’s next,” Meta plans to reward creators who can innovate and earn with Meta Horizon Worlds. The fund ...VentureBeat - 3d -
PM announces £200m support fund for industrial site
Sir Keir Starmer's announcement comes ahead of the refinery's planned closure this summer with the loss of more than 400 jobs.BBC News - 2d -
Starmer cuts aid to fund hike in defence spending
The prime minister sets out plans to increase defence spending to 2.5% of national income by 2027.BBC News - 2h -
Government finances in surplus but pressure builds on Reeves
Chancellor faces a rising challenge to keep her tax and spending plans on track after missing forecasts.BBC News - 4d -
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 -
China government spending on citizens lags economic peers
Relatively low expenditure that directly supports individual consumption could undermine growth effortsFinancial Times - 2d -
Germany has voted. But what kind of government will it have?
The country faces weeks or even months of coalition negotiations after no party won a majority. It has been a extraordinary election in Germany, and the result has been keenly awaited around the ...The Guardian - 2d -
How will Germany’s Merz build his coalition government?
CDU leader has vowed to seal negotiations with the Social Democrats by AprilFinancial Times - 16h -
Moving fast and breaking things doesn't work in government
Breaking a social media company is not like dismantling the infrastructure, social programs or oversight mechanisms of one of the largest and most powerful countries in the world.The Hill - 5h -
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 - 5h -
DOGE Is Working on Software That Automates the Firing of Government Workers
Operatives working for Elon Musk’s DOGE appear to be editing the code of AutoRIF—software designed by the Defense Department that could assist in mass firings of federal workers, sources tell WIRED.Wired - 4h -
USAID Climate Programs Fighting Extremism and Unrest Are Closing Down
Heat, drought and floods are growing security risks, Western defense officials say, feeding instability and violence that could prove costly in the long term.The New York Times - Feb. 18 -
Milliseconds to breach: How patch automation closes attackers’ fastest loophole
Patching shouldn't be the action item teams get to when other higher-priority tasks are completed. It's core to keeping a business alive.VentureBeat - 5d -
Russia Closes In on Another Ukrainian Region, Even as Peace Talks Pick Up
Russian troops are three miles from Dnipropetrovsk, a region they have never invaded. If they cross into it, the advance would be a morale blow to Ukraine and complicate any territorial negotiations.The New York Times - 4d -
South Sudan closes schools after students collapse due to extreme heat
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South Sudan closes schools after students collapse due to extreme heat
South Sudan has announced the closure of all schools for two weeks due to an ongoing extreme heatwave that has caused some students to collapseABC News - 4d -
Israel closes main crossing for aid deliveries to the Gaza Strip
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How to close loopholes on Chinese e-commerce and boost US retailers
A well-calibrated approach — one that prevents Shein and Temu from exploiting loopholes while incentivizing compliance and supporting vetted sellers on U.S. platforms — would best serve the United ...The Hill - 3d -
Voting begins in high-stakes German election watched closely by Europe and US
Conservative Friedrich Merz is expected to win, but the far-right AfD is set for a strong second place.BBC News - 2d -
Cardinal Dolan says Pope Francis is ‘probably close to death’
As prayers continue for the health of Pope Francis as he battles double pneumonia and now "mild kidney failure," Cardinal Timothy Dolan was candid about his assessment of the pontiff. “As our Holy ...NBC News - 1d -
French actor Gerard Depardieu probed for tax fraud: source close to case
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All JOANN stores to close, pending approval of weekend auction
The company previously said it would close roughly 530 stores.The Hill - 1d -
Joann closing all of its remaining stores and going out of business
Fabric and crafts retailer Joan is closing all of its remaining stores after failing to find a buyer that would keep them open.CBS News - 22h -
Utah close to fully banning fluoride in water, stripping cities' ability to decide
Utah appears to be the first state ready to put a full ban on fluoride in public water systems under a bill that doesn’t allow cities or communities to decide whether to add the cavity-preventing ...ABC News - 22h -
Joann, 80-Year-Old Crafts and Fabrics Retailer, Will Close All Stores
The announcement that the chain would close all 800 of its stores in 49 states comes after a period of financial turmoil.The New York Times - 21h -
Roosevelt Hotel Shelter, Symbol of NYC Migrant Crisis, Will Close
Mayor Eric Adams announced on Monday that the hotel will stop housing migrants by June, calling the closure a milestone in New York City’s response to the crisis.The New York Times - 17h -
Financially Frayed Joann Unravels and Will Close its Stores and Go Out of Business
The fabric and crafts retailer filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last month, and will now fold up its operations.Inc. - 3h -
New Wonder Woman Game Canceled, Multiple Studios Closed
Warner Bros. Games is making some dramatic changes, as the company is closing Monolith Productions, Player First Games, and WB San Diego. Warner Bros. Games is also cancelling the new Wonder Woman ...GameSpot - 2h -
Southwest Airlines plane aborts landing after close call at Chicago airport
A Southwest flight had to quickly abort its landing to avoid a potential collision with a private jet on the runway at Chicago's Midway Airport.CBS News - 23m -
Ukraine agrees minerals deal with US
Kyiv hopes agreement on jointly exploring resources will improve relations with Trump administrationFinancial Times - 2h -
What Patriots' latest roster move says about team's power structure
The Patriots' release of Sione Takitaki offers a clue as to who's really in charge of personnel decisions in New England, says Phil Perry.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Hurricane-proof skyscrapers vulnerable to less powerful windstorms, study finds
Tall buildings fare poorly in derechos, say experts, raising questions over their resilience as climate crisis worsens. Skyscrapers built to withstand major hurricanes fare much more poorly in less ...The Guardian - 4d -
OpenAI Uncovers Evidence of A.I.-Powered Chinese Surveillance Tool
The company said a Chinese operation had built the tool to identify anti-Chinese posts on social media services in Western countries.The New York Times - 4d
