DOGE's Misplaced War on Software Licenses

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 - 6d

Britain’s new right should beware misplaced triumphalism

Hope is not built on over-reach or abandoning conservative principles

Financial Times - Feb. 22

These Licensed Games Are Perfect For Youngsters

If you’re looking for a fun way to bring your kid’s favorite TV shows and movies to life, consider adding a licensed video game to your collection. These give you (and your kids) a chance to jump ...

GameSpot - Feb. 22

Trump to Revoke an Oil License in Venezuela

President Trump appears to be revoking a license that the Biden administration gave Chevron in 2022, potentially hurting the company and Venezuela.

The New York Times - 5d

BP pivots back to oil and gas after ‘misplaced’ faith in green energy

Chief says group was too optimistic over shift to renewables

Financial Times - 5d

Millions of Avast antivirus software customers to get refund, FTC says

Millions of customers who bought Avast's antivirus tool may be eligible for a refund, regulators say.

CBS News - Feb. 24

Antivirus software company ordered to pay customer $16.5M: How to file a claim

Millions of American consumers who bought antivirus software from Avast may be eligible to receive a portion of a $16.5 million settlement, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Monday.

The Hill - Feb. 25

Your boss may be using surveillance software to monitor your productivity

There has been a rise in interest for software that monitors worker activity and productivity. Natasha Khan, a business reporter for The Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News with more on the ...

CBS News - 5d

A.I. and Vibecoding Helped Me to Create My Own Software

I’m not a programmer. But I’ve been creating my own software tools with help from artificial intelligence.

The New York Times - 4d

3 shot dead outside driver's licensing office, suspect at large

Three people were shot and killed in a parking lot outside a driver's licensing office in Louisville, Kentucky, on Friday, police said.

ABC News - Feb. 21

3 People Killed in Shooting Outside a Kentucky Driver’s License Office

Louisville police said they were still investigating and had not yet identified any suspects.

The New York Times - Feb. 21

3 dead in shooting outside Kentucky drivers license office

Three people were killed in a shooting outside a drivers license office in Louisville, Kentucky, on Friday afternoon.

NBC News - Feb. 21

Trump suggests pilot's license be suspended in close call at Chicago airport

President Trump suggested the business jet pilot who was involved in a near-miss at Chicago's Midway International Airport on Tuesday have his license suspended in a fiery post on social media. ...

The Hill - 5d

Duffy: Pilots should lose licenses if they disregard air traffic controllers

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy argued pilots should lose their licenses if they disregard air traffic controllers, a striking statement as his department deals with a string of aviation ...

The Hill - 4d

Saving Nevada's dark skies - one license plate at a time

Nevada is one of very few places left in the country where there is so little artificial light the Milky Way is visible to the naked eye.

CBS News - 2d

AppLovin shares tumble as short sellers question its centerpiece AXON ad software

Short seller Fuzzy Panda alleged that the AXON model was "the nexus of a House of Cards" built on fraudulent advertising tactics.

CNBC - 5d

Samsung's Affordable Galaxy A36 and Galaxy A26 Will Get 6 Years of Software Updates

The company’s latest affordable smartphones are thinner and more durable and have a sprinkling of AI.

Wired - 2d

Microsoft License Key Deals - Windows 11 Pro For $10, Visual Studio Pro For $28, Office For $35

If you already own Windows 10, you can upgrade to Windows 11 for free with a PC system update. But if you are currently in the process or planning on building a PC, you'll likely need to purchase a ...

GameSpot - Feb. 21

New York padlocks 207 illegal pot stores as licensed sellers gain traction

State gears up actions against illicit cannabis stores with the total count of legal shops in N.Y. now at 307.

MarketWatch - 5d

Secretary Duffy: ‘Hell yes’ pilots should lose licenses if at fault in plane incidents

In an exclusive interview with NBC News senior correspondent Tom Costello, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said there have to be consequences for pilots who don’t pay attention while operating ...

NBC News - 4d

Trump’s firing of watchdog agency chief illegal and would give ‘license to bully officials’, judge rules

Case is seen as early test of scope of presidential authority as Trump seeks to rein in federal agencies’ independence. A US judge on Saturday declared president Donald Trump’s firing of the head ...

The Guardian - 2d

PowerA teams up with Bandai Namco for licensed Pac-Man gear for 45th anniversary

PowerA has partnered with Bandai Namco Entertainment America to create gaming gear for the 45th anniversary of Pac-Man.

VentureBeat - 21h

Trump and Zelensky’s war of words

The US and Ukrainian presidents get into a public row.

BBC News - Feb. 19

They Invented a New Language for War

The words of war and the war of words.

The New York Times - Feb. 23

A realist analysis: This is Zelensky’s war

Ultimately, this war did not have to happen. The interaction of systemic pressures with human flaws drove Ukraine into conflict.

The Hill - 5d

The MAGA War on Speech

If only the powerful are free to speak their minds, it’s not free speech.

The New York Times - 3d

Ukraine Is Europe’s War Now

Ukraine wants a peace deal — it just doesn’t want to end up destroyed by peace’s terms.

The New York Times - 1d

The Incompetence of DOGE Is a Feature, Not a Bug

A series of mistakes by DOGE shows just how arbitrary and destructive this slash-and-burn strategy can get.

Wired - Feb. 20

Doge versus business

Fair competition, regulatory certainty, industry subsidies and financial security are all under attack

Financial Times - Feb. 24

DOGE’s Chaos Reaches Antarctica

Daily life at US-run Antarctic stations has already been disrupted. Scientists worry that the long-term impacts could upend not only important research but the continent’s delicate geopolitics.

Wired - 5d

Your Questions Answered: War In Ukraine

Your questions answered on America's relationship with Ukraine - and the rest of Europe.

BBC News - Feb. 20

Reporter's Notebook: Ukraine war revisionism

Three years ago, Russia invaded Ukraine. When Trump administration officials were asked about the anniversary, the picture got cloudier. John Dickerson gives his take.

CBS News - Feb. 24

Help is coming in the AI copyright wars

Artificial intelligence companies must decide how to pay for the human-generated content they need

Financial Times - 4d

"A Dirty War" | 60 Minutes Archive

In 1984, Mike Wallace reported from Argentina on the thousands of people who disappeared under the military dictatorship, and the families still searching for them. For years the Mothers of the ...

CBS News - 1d

Trade wars are bad, and hard to win

President Trump thinks that trade wars are easy and winnable. They are neither, as we keep learning the hard way.

The Hill - 19h

Not Even DOGE Employees Know Who's Legally Running DOGE

Despite all appearances, the White House insists that Elon Musk is not in charge of DOGE. US DOGE Service employees can’t get a straight answer about who is.

Wired - Feb. 18