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Pentagon to 'rush' Patriot missiles to Ukraine
The $6bn package includes air defence munitions but not the missile systems Ukraine says it badly needs.BBC News - Ukraine -
How to watch the Boston Bruins vs. Toronto Maple Leafs NHL Playoffs game tonight: Game 4 Livestream options, more
Here's how and when to watch Game 4 of the Boston Bruins vs. Toronto Maple Leafs Stanley Cup NFL Playoffs series.CBS News - NHL -
Pro-Palestinian protests continue at colleges across the US
Pro-Palestinian protests continue at major US universities, where several schools have called police on protesters, leading to the arrests of hundreds across the country. Follow for live updates.CNN -
2 Words Explain Why Netflix Just Announced an Unexpected and Controversial Change
It's all about how you measure success.Inc. - Netflix -
Fulton Financial acquires Republic First Bank after first U.S. bank failure of 2024
After struggling under the weight of higher interest rates, Republic First Bancorp on Friday found another regional lender willing to rescue it: fellow Pennsylvania-based bank Fulton Financial Corp.MarketWatch -
Microsoft and Alphabet enjoy AI-powered gains from cloud divisions
Combined market value of the two tech giants rose by more than $250bn after revenue growth beat expectationsFinancial Times - Microsoft -
Trump slams RFK Jr. in latest social media rant: 'Wasted protest vote'
Former President Trump came out swinging against independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Friday, despite weeks of amping him up over his likely November rival, President Biden. In a series of post on Truth Social, Trump suggested ...The Hill - Donald Trump -
China-U.S. ties "beginning to stabilize," but it won't be an easy road
After meeting China's leader Xi Jinping, Antony Blinken says both sides agree that difficult discussions are essential to avoid "any miscalculations."CBS News - China -
As rumors swirl about her successor, UK ambassador plans to stay as long as she can
Britain’s government and opposition party are at odds about naming a successor to Karen Pierce, who has represented the country in Washington since 2020.Politico - United Kingdom -
Investors Cheer AI Spending Boom in Big Tech---Just Not at Meta
Meta had its worst trading day in 18 months after warning of years of AI investment. Shares of Microsoft and Google parent Alphabet rallied.The Wall Street Journal -
Roborock’s Robot Vacuums—Including WIRED’s Top Pick—Are on Sale Right Now
More like Robot Rock, am I right? (Sorry.) These are some of the best dust busters around, and they’re cheaper than usual.Wired -
The Nancy Drew game series (yes, it’s real) is back with Game 34 | Kaser Focus
We're getting another game in the series that Rachel Kaser thinks you've probably never heard of -- the Nancy Drew series.VentureBeat -
Hamas is reviewing an Israeli proposal for a cease-fire in Gaza, as possible Rafah offensive looms
Hamas says it is reviewing a new Israeli proposal for a cease-fire in Gaza, as Egypt intensifies efforts to broker a deal to end the months-long war and stave off a possible Israeli ground offensive into the southern Gaza city of RafahABC News - Israel -
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Hong Kong stock exchange fights to regain investors’ faith
New team faces steep challenge as high-profile listings sinkFinancial Times - Hong Kong -
Draisaitl, Hyman lead Oilers to 6-1 rout of Kings to take 2-1 series lead
Leon Draisaitl had two goals and an assist, Zach Hyman also scored twice and the Edmonton Oilers rode the momentum of three first-period goals to beat the Los Angeles Kings 6-1 and take a 2-1 lead in their first-round NHL playoffs seriesABC News -
2024 NFL Draft: Biggest Day 2 snubs, headlined by pair of wide receivers
These players probably won't wait too long to hear their names called on SaturdayCBS Sports - NFL -
Analysis of every pick in Rounds 1-3 of the NFL draft
Get insights on all 32 teams' draft picks and trades from our NFL Nation reporters.ESPN - NFL -
The differences — and similarities — between the Coachella and Stagecoach festivals
The Stagecoach Country Music Festival is held in Indio at the same site as Coachella. What do the festivals have in common?Los Angeles Times -
2024 American Music Awards to air on CBS
Fans vote for the award winners — often leading to surprise winners and collaborative performances.CBS News -
Retrial of Harvey Weinstein unlikely to occur soon, if ever, experts say
Legal experts say the retrial in New York of Harvey Weinstein won't be coming to a courtroom anytime soon, if everABC News -
Kansas won't have legal medical pot or expand Medicaid for at least another year
Kansas will remain among the handful of states that haven’t legalized the medical use of marijuana or expanded their Medicaid programs for at least another yearABC News -
Washington police issue alarm after 3 babies overdosed on fentanyl
Officials are sounding alarms after three babies overdosed — one fatally — on fentanyl left unsecured inside three Washington state homes in less than one weekABC News -
At Least Three Women Were Infected With H.I.V. After ‘Vampire Facials’
The women underwent the cosmetic procedure at an unlicensed spa in New Mexico.The New York Times -
Should I Be Loyal to My Father or My Dying Uncle?
A reader is torn between attending a final dinner with his uncle, who has terminal cancer, and supporting his father, who wasn’t invited because of an old grudge.The New York Times -
When Love Means Being Selfish
I knew I had to hold onto what I needed — even if that meant using a lawyer to get custody (of a dog).The New York Times -
Harvard’s Taylor Swift Scholars Have Thoughts on ‘Tortured Poets’
The students taking Harvard University’s class on the singer are studying up. Their final papers are due at the end of the month.The New York Times -
Ancient Female Ballplayer from Huasteca Region on Exhibit
The statue will be part of “Ancient Huasteca Women: Goddesses, Warriors and Governors” at the National Museum of Mexican Art in Chicago.The New York Times -
Exploring Atomic Bomb History Beyond Los Alamos
The Atomic Museum in Las Vegas explains to visitors that Nevada and other states also played a role — for better or worse — in the creation of nuclear energy.The New York Times -
How do Cicadas Know When to Come Out?
Scientists are making computer models to better understand how the mysterious insects emerge collectively after more than a decade underground.The New York Times
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Investors Cheer AI Spending Boom in Big Tech---Just Not at Meta
Meta had its worst trading day in 18 months after warning of years of AI investment. Shares of Microsoft and Google parent Alphabet rallied. -
Roborock’s Robot Vacuums—Including WIRED’s Top Pick—Are on Sale Right Now
More like Robot Rock, am I right? (Sorry.) These are some of the best dust busters around, and they’re cheaper than usual. -
The Nancy Drew game series (yes, it’s real) is back with Game 34 | Kaser Focus
We're getting another game in the series that Rachel Kaser thinks you've probably never heard of -- the Nancy Drew series. -
Google plans to invest $2B to build data center in northeast Indiana: officials
Officials say Google plans to invest $2 billion to build a data center in northeastern Indiana to help power its artificial intelligence technology and cloud business -
Meet the AI Expert Advising the White House, JPMorgan, Google and the Rest of Corporate America
Ethan Mollick at the University of Pennsylvania has become the go-to authority on the new technology -
AI in a chainsaw? Stream Analyze launches in the U.S. to make ‘stupid’ devices smarter
Detecting likely problems before they happen, improving efficiency, saving time and cost, and keeping operations running smoothly. -
Tesla Autopilot Was Uniquely Risky—and May Still Be
In an investigative report into crashes and deaths associated with Tesla Autopilot, federal regulators concluded that the system lacked standard protections. -
Tech CEOs Altman, Nadella, Pichai and others join government AI safety board led by DHS' Mayorkas
The CEOs of leading U_S_ technology companies are joining a new artificial intelligence safety board to advise the federal government on how to protect the nation’s critical services from “AI-related disruptions.” -
How to Claim Your Part of a $5.6 Million Ring Settlement
The Federal Trade Commission is sending payments to customers who had certain Ring home security cameras and accounts during a particular time period, the agency said. -
Palo Alto Networks’ CTO on why machine learning is revolutionizing SOC performance
We're moving away from investigating an attack once every few hours or once every few days to investigating 10s of millions or 100s of millions of potential attacks every second. Humans can’t do that we need machine learning. -
The 33 Best Shows on Amazon Prime Right Now
From Mr. and Mrs. Smith to Fallout, these are our picks for what you should be watching on the streamer. -
'It's Like Unwrapping a Present.' Why TikTokers Are Obsessed With Super 8 Film
First released in 1965, Super 8 cameras and film are now selling at a remarkably brisk pace. Here’s why. -
Online retailer Shein is latest to face strict European Union digital regulations
Online fast-fashion retailer Shein must face the European Union’s strictest level of digital regulations -
How Bethesda prepped Fallout 76 for the Prime series viewers
Bethesda's Fallout games have seen renewed popularity after the Prime series launched. How did the devs prepare their games for this? -
The 17 Best Movies on Amazon Prime Right Now
From Road House to Bottoms, these are the must-watch films on Amazon Prime Video. -
Why China Is Holding Its Fire as U.S. Moves to Ban TikTok
Chinese officials have been relatively muted in defense of the country’s most globally successful app, while quietly signaling that they would prefer a ban to a sale. -
TikTok on the Clock, Tesla’s Flop Era and How NASA Fixed a ’70s-Era Space Computer
“A clock is ticking on one of America’s most famous apps.” -
Dozens of deaths reveal risks of injecting sedatives into people restrained by police
An investigation led by The Associated Press has found that the practice of giving sedatives to people detained by police has spread quietly across the nation over the last 15 years, built on questionable science and backed by police-aligned experts -
Oracle doubles down on generative AI with new features to accelerate enterprise deal cycles
With the new features and the ones announced last month, Oracle now has more than 50 generative AI smarts handling different functions across Fusion Cloud applications. -
Decades of Garry’s Mod Nintendo Uploads Are Disappearing
Nintendo is once again flexing its copyright muscles by filing takedown requests for user-generated content on the popular game platform. -
ByteDance Says It Won't Sell U.S. TikTok
The Beijing-based company said that foreign-media reports that it is exploring the sale of TikTok “are untrue.” -
Survios reveals Alien: Rogue Incursion VR title, coming out later this year
Survios has revealed more details about its Alien title. Called Rogue Incursion, the VR title launches for headsets this holiday. -
10 Best Lubes (2024): Water-Based, Silicone, and Lube Dispensers
For the most sensitive parts of the human body, friction is the enemy. Here’s how to keep it at bay. -
These are the countries where TikTok is already banned
TikTok is banned in a handful of countries and not allowed on government-issued devices in a number of others -
Why an iPhone Can Survive a Drop From a Plane, but Not From Your Kitchen Counter
We launched a drone with Apple and Samsung phones 300 feet in the air to test their durability. -
Alphabet’s Revenue Jumps 15% to $80.5 Billion
Google’s parent company topped revenue and profit estimates and said that it would offer a stock dividend for the first time. -
Legends of gaming discuss creativity at Reboot Develop Blue | The DeanBeat
Patrice Desilets and Tim Browne, veteran game developers, discussed how they approach creativity at Reboot Develop Blue. -
The Best Govee Smart Lights (2024): M1 Light Strip, Envisual T2, and More Tips
Govee makes some of the best affordable smart lights, but its enormous range can be overwhelming and confusing. Here’s how to choose the right fit for your home. -
Japan announces plans to launch upgraded observation satellites on new flagship rocket's 3rd flight
Japan’s space agency says it's planning to launch a major upgrade to its satellite imaging system, as a new flagship rocket is put to the test for a third time -
OpenAI's Sam Altman and Other Tech Leaders to Serve on AI Safety Board
The panel will advise the Department of Homeland Security on deploying artificial intelligence safely within America’s critical infrastructure.