Trump wants your attention — and the world's richest men can help him

When President Donald Trump was flanked at his inauguration by tech titans Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk and Sundar Pichai, with the CEOs of Apple and TikTok nearby, he was surrounded not just by a handful of the wealthiest men on the planet — but by executives who oversee platforms that, in some combination, virtually all Americans engage with.

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TikTok Stole Our Hearts, but Can It Last?

The hosts of Uncanny Valley chronicle the TikTok ban saga and ask: What makes the app so uniquely vulnerable?
Wired - 1d
One Tech Tip: How to block your phone from tracking your location

Smartphones are useful tools for everyday life but they’re privy to nearly everything about you, including all the places you’ve been
ABC News - 2d
One of Europe's most-wanted fugitives spotted at religious service

Jos Leijdekkers — also known as "Omar Sheriff" and "Chubby Jos" — is accused of trafficking cocaine and ordering a murder.
CBS News - 2d
An Easy Chocolate Pudding to Delight Your Inner Child

This rich chocolate pudding is the stuff of adults, but it has its roots in youthful memories.
The New York Times - 3d
Trump says he will continue funding Ukraine's war effort — but he wants something rare in return

President Trump says he wants access to Ukraine's supply of rare earth minerals in exchange for American military aid for the country's war against Russia.
NBC News - 4d
WATCH: Princess Kate's message on World Cancer Day

In honor of World Cancer Day, the Princess of Wales shares a message of support for others facing the disease after opening up about her own journey.
ABC News - 4d
Trump Says He Wants to 'Clean Out' Gaza, Send Refugees to Egypt and Jordan

The president, calling the heavily bombed enclave “a demolition site,” proposed relocating Palestinians temporarily or long-term, a move rejected by Arab countries since the war began.
The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 26
China's WeRide Wants to Build Global Robotaxi Empire

The Chinese autonomous-driving company is aiming to make more inroads overseas this year, betting that robotaxis and related services will be in high demand in coming years.
The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 24
How a Little-Known Finnish Company Became One of the World's Hottest Gadget Startups

Oura’s smart ring measures heart health and can predict when you may be getting sick
The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 17
US skier Breezy Johnson wins gold in the women's downhill at the Alpine world championships

American skier Breezy Johnson has won gold in the women’s downhill at the Alpine skiing world championships
ABC News - 5h
Breezy Johnson wins World Championships downhill, joins American legends

Breezy Johnson, who missed all of last season, became the fourth U.S. woman to win a world downhill title.
Yahoo Sports - 5h
Sri Lanka v Australia: second men’s cricket Test, day three – live

Updates from the third day of the match in Galle Any thoughts? Email Geoff Gone! Steve Smith’s fantastic innings comes to an end and it takes a lovely ball to get rid of him. Pitching on off ...
The Guardian - 5h
My husband has millions in a trust fund, pays all our bills and gives me $4,000 a month. Will I get our house if I divorce him?

“He pays all of our bills, including all our taxes, from one of his investment accounts.”
MarketWatch - 7h
Eagles Super Bowl starter reveals wild reason why Philadelphia passed on him in 2019 NFL Draft

C.J. Gardner-Johnson claims this is why the Eagles didn't draft him
CBS Sports - 10h
Trump wants to wipe out Gaza’s history. Saving its mosques and churches would defy him | Raja Shehadeh

The US president’s real-estate fantasies rely on the erasure of Gaza’s people and culture. Now we must act to preserve them. It might already be too late to save the homes where many of the people ...
The Guardian - 10h
The Papers: 'Trump wants UK tax cuts for tech giants' and 'hands off our ISAs'

A warning that axing ISAs could "trigger a mortgage crisis" is one of the stories on Saturday's fronts.
BBC News - 11h
Can I help with your hair? Er … the Edith Pritchett cartoon

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The Guardian - 11h
Jake Paul punches back at Canelo Alvarez, calling him a 'money-hungry squirrel'

Jake Paul punched back at Canelo Alvarez on Friday night, a day after the Mexican boxing icon passed up a speculated bout with the YouTube star and agreed to a four-fight deal with Riyadh Season
ABC News - 12h
Taubitz wins women's luge world title and Sweeney grabs a bronze for US

Germany’s Julia Taubitz is the women’s singles luge world champion for the second time
ABC News - 13h
Trae Young helps Hawks overcome 21-point deficit in 115-110 victory over Bucks

Trae Young had 24 points and seven assists and the Atlanta Hawks overcame a 21-point deficit to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 115-110 on Friday night
ABC News - 14h
Trey Kaufman-Renn has 24 points and 10 rebounds to help No. 7 Purdue past USC 90-72

Trey Kaufman-Renn had 24 points and 10 rebounds to lead No. 7 Purdue to a 90-72 victory over Southern California
ABC News - 14h
Trump wants to deregulate. Progressives should help him.

From Jimmy Carter to Ted Kennedy, progressives once saw the wisdom of cutting red tape — especially if the tape tied the hands of consumers and would-be competitors in order to privilege industry ...
The Hill - 16h
Can Trump actually fly migrants to Guantanamo Bay daily?

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is visiting Guantanamo Bay on Friday to survey the Trump administration's efforts to transform the Naval station into a massive migrant detention center. ...
CBS News - 17h
Hims & Hers faces scrutiny from senators on Super Bowl ad that 'risks misleading' patients

Two U.S. senators wrote a letter to the Food and Drug Administration on Friday expressing concerns about an upcoming Super Bowl ad.
CNBC - 19h
Trudeau says Trump is serious about wanting to annex Canada

Prime minister says US president covets northern neighbour’s vast resources as Canadians rally against threat. Donald Trump ’s recent fixation on absorbing Canada is “a real thing”, Justin ...
The Guardian - 20h
This Is How Democrats Can Counter Elon Musk

Recklessness will not get us to a revitalized government, but neither will excessive caution and addiction to procedure.
The New York Times - 22h
Can anyone stop Elon Musk’s hostile takeover of the US government?

The billionaire’s aggressive efficiency drive has critics warning of a constitutional crisis. Allies say he’s just getting started
Financial Times - 23h
They still want 'one big, beautiful bill.' They're nowhere close.

GOP leaders are trying to lasso various factions as the Senate races ahead with its own plan for President Donald Trump's tax cuts and other priorities.
Politico - 23h
Why Trump wants an American sovereign wealth fund

The US does not really need a state investment vehicle — it is one already
Financial Times - 23h
Kendrick Lamar, the rapper about to play on the world’s biggest stage

In the run-up to his performance at the Super Bowl, hip-hop’s most celebrated storyteller has been on a hot streak
Financial Times - 23h
Constantly scrolling on your phone? Why we can’t stand feeling bored

In one study, nearly half of participants left alone for 15 minutes with no stimulation chose to have an electric shock. People hate feeling bored. We hate it so much that we spend hours ...
The Guardian - 1d
Unemployment spiked for Black men in January as more joined the labor force

Black men saw their unemployment rate spike to 6.9% from 5.6% in January, bucking the overall unemployment rate trend for the country.
CNBC - 1d
Trump's Gaza plan shocks the world but finds support in Israel

President Donald Trump’s plan to seek U.S. ownership of the Gaza Strip and move out its population has found a sympathetic ear in Israel
ABC News - 1d
Adobe’s New AI Promises to Help Your Company Tackle Tricky Contract Language. Should You Let It?

AI has taken big steps into the realm of legalese. Now, Adobe’s new tool is meant to strip the mystery from complex contractual language.
Inc. - 1d
Stephen A torches Wiggins as ‘MIA' after Warriors trade him

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith took a shot at two-way wing Andrew Wiggins after the Warriors traded him to the Miami Heat.
Yahoo Sports - 1d
Stephanie Venier wins Alpine worlds super-G; American Lauren Macuga ties for bronze

Lauren Macuga became the first American to win a medal in her first world championships race since 1993.
Yahoo Sports - 2d
'I won't leave. Put that in your brain.' Palestinians reject Trump's call to expel them from Gaza

Stunned Palestinians rejected President Donald Trump's proposal to expel them from the Gaza Strip so that the U.S. could take over the territory and rebuild it for others
ABC News - 2d
Argentina says it will withdraw from the World Health Organization

A spokesman for President Javier Milei says he has ordered Argentina’s withdrawal from the World Health Organization due to profound differences with the U.N. agency
ABC News - 3d
Has the Coronavirus Pandemic Changed Your Relationship to Grief?

The New York Times is interested in exploring how the response to loss may have changed in the last five years.
The New York Times - 3d