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Trump's pick for FBI director confirmed in 51-49 vote
The Senate on Thursday confirmed Kash Patel's to lead the FBI under President Donald Trump.ABC News - 22h -
Senate confirms Kash Patel to lead FBI
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Patel on cusp of confirmation to run FBI as Collins says she'll oppose
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One Month into the Trump Presidency
The president has moved swiftly to remake Washington. But for business leaders, that volatility has often been hard to navigate.The New York Times - 4h -
Senate HELP Committee advances Trump's Education pick
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Trump vents frustration with Boeing over Air Force One delays
President Trump is airing grievances with Boeing over delays in delivering new Air Force One jets, telling Republican governors on Thursday he was “getting a little tired” of the hold up. “I bought ...The Hill - 17h -
How Trump's NIH layoffs upended one probationary staffer's life
Before she had even unpacked her Washington, D.C., apartment after making the move from Alabama, Katie Sandlin became one of thousands of federal probationary workers to be fired.CBS News - 17h -
Quantum Computing Is Much Closer Than We Thought
Microsoft unveiled a new chip that shows quantum computing is “years, not decades” away.Inc. - 22h -
Trump is 'not happy' with Boeing over Air Force One delays, but airlines are growing upbeat
President Trump has expressed frustration about delays of new Air Force One aircraft from Boeing.CNBC - 1d -
Mohammed bin Salman wants an alternative to Trump’s Gaza plan – but one that most benefits Saudi Arabia | Madawi al-Rasheed
The crown prince sees Hamas as a regional threat, and may propose a deal that risks sidelining Palestinians. Saudi Arabia has suddenly experienced a diplomatic awakening after lukewarm engagement ...The Guardian - 11h -
US politics briefing: Trump administration warns Kyiv and picks up court win in mass firings case
From the Trump administration’s latest moves abroad and in the US – here are the key US politics stories from Thursday at a glance. Thursday saw a judge rule that the Trump administration can ...The Guardian - 17h -
2025 Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep: Top 30 position battles, from Diamondbacks closer to Dodgers center fielder
Kristian Campbell, Aroldis Chapman are among those competing for jobsCBS Sports - 4h -
New study confirms parents do in fact play favorites
Research from Brigham Young University reveals that parental favoritism is real, with factors like gender, birth order and temperament playing a role. The study also found parents tend to favor ...CBS News - 4h -
Hasbro says it's taking steps to offset China tariff effects
Toy and gaming giant Hasbro is shifting manufacturing away from China as it eyes the effects of U.S. tariffs.CNBC - 1d -
Sean 'Diddy' Combs' lawyer steps down ahead of sex trafficking case
An attorney representing Sean "Diddy" Combs in his sex trafficking case announced that he is stepping down as counsel.NBC News - 4h -
Rubiales verdict is a huge step forward – but leaves a bitter aftertaste | Suzanne Wrack
The conviction of the former Spanish FA president for sexual assault sends a powerful message not just about consent, but about how seriously women are taken. The verdict delivered to the disgraced ...The Guardian - 2h -
FBI Director Kash Patel has first full day on job, plans to implement major changes
It's the first day at work for newly-confirmed FBI Director Kash Patel after his nomination barely passed the Senate Thursday. CBS News Department of Justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.CBS News - 3h -
The 3 Best Essential Oil Diffusers (and One to Avoid)
Keep things smelling fresh with these handy home gadgets.Wired - 1d -
WATCH: Snow one knows where this dog is going
"He’s gonna hide under the snow forever.”ABC News - 21h -
The iPhone 16e has one big drawback
The new device has all the bells and whistles we have come to expect.MarketWatch - 9h -
Hawks' Young after loss: Officiating 'one-sided'
Hawks All-Star guard Trae Young said the officiating was "one-sided" after Thursday night's loss to the Magic.ESPN - 8h -
Researchers confirm Hall of Famer Bobby Hull had CTE when he died 2 years ago
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Former Sony Boss Confirms What We Were All Thinking About PlayStation PC Ports
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76ers' Paul George confirms he's gotten injections to 'play through pain' while dealing with finger injury
George said that he is trying to give the team everything he hasCBS Sports - 42m -
The Bangles' memoir retraces the band's steps of walking like Egyptians, meeting Prince and making history
Susanna Hoffs, along with bandmates Vicki and Debbi Peterson, spoke about new book "Eternal Flame," recalling key events in the Bangles' chart-topping run in the 1980s and how the band shaped their ...Los Angeles Times - 3d -
Hong Kong's largest pro-democracy party takes initial step toward disbanding
Hong Kong’s largest pro-democracy party took an initial step toward dissolving on ThursdayABC News - 1d -
La Salle's Fran Dunphy to retire: Big 5 coaching legend will step aside at the end of 2024-25 season
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A Great Big World singer on stepping away from group after multiple sclerosis diagnosis
Nearly 20 years after forming their musical duo, A Great Big World, Chad King and Ian Axel are back with "Then There Were Sparks." As their new EP debuts, King shares his decision to step away from ...CBS News - 4h -
Europe Vows to Step Up Baltic Sea Security After a New Cable Break
The bloc announced new steps to prevent threats to undersea lines after Sweden discovered damage to one east of Gotland island.The New York Times - 5h -
A Great Big World singer Chad King steps back from performing due to MS
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With the first pick in the 2025 Reallocation Draft, the Titans select …
Imagine if the NFL decided to go full fantasy football and empty its rosters after the season. Who goes first? Who doesn't go in the first round? We have ideas.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Round of 16 picks: PSG a nightmare draw for Liverpool
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One caveat lies between Warriors and their lofty playoff goals
The Golden State Warriors must break their worst, most self-harming tendency if they want to reach the Western Conference's No. 6 seed.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Kilauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes, is again spewing lava
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Voltron Data just partnered with Accenture to solve one of AI’s biggest headaches
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Invisible, autonomous and hackable: The AI agent dilemma no one saw coming
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Missing tomb of Egyptian pharaoh solves one of ancient Egypt's great mysteries
CAIRO — A long lost tomb of an Egyptian pharaoh has been found, the country’s antiquities ministry said Tuesday, answering a great mystery of one of ancient Egypt’s most prosperous eras.NBC News - 1d -
After one year of Ineos at Man United, is the club any better off?
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