Judge says Elon Musk's claims of harm from OpenAI are a 'stretch' but welcomes possible trial

Elon Musk’s X Becomes Weapon in Government Cost Cutting

The billionaire has used the social media site to boast of victories, lash out at enemies and conduct polls for the initiative he calls the Department of Government Efficiency.

The New York Times - 3d

The man charged with stabbing Salman Rushdie is going on trial. The author will take the stand

The New Jersey man charged with severely injuring author Salman Rushdie in a 2022 knife attack is standing trial in New York

ABC News - 3d

Musk Allies Discuss Deploying A.I. to Find Budget Savings

A top official at the General Services Administration said artificial intelligence could be used to identify waste and redundancies in federal contracts.

The New York Times - 4d

Trump administration's data deletions set off 'a mad scramble,' researcher says

Researchers across the country are in “a mad scramble” to sort out what public data the Trump administration has deleted from government websites

ABC News - 4d

OpenAI Unveils New A.I. Agent for Research

The tool, called Deep Research, arrives days after OpenAI released another one, which shops for groceries and books restaurant reservations.

The New York Times - 5d

Trump Says Colombia Will Accept Deportees, Ending Tariff Standoff

The president has made immigration an early priority to start second term, with ICE making more than 900 arrests Sunday.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 26

Bill Gates on His Meeting With Trump, Musk's DOGE, His Childhood

The billionaire spoke with The Wall Street Journal ahead of his coming book, “Source Code.”

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 24

Dan Marino says quarterbacks are more comfortable with today's rules protecting them

In 1984, Dan Marino obliterated the previous NFL records by passing for 5,084 yards and 48 touchdowns.

Yahoo Sports - 1h

Trump and Musk Bring Vast Aid Machinery to a Halt in Africa

The collapse of U.S.A.I.D. at the hands of President Trump and Elon Musk is already leaving gaping holes in vital health care and other services that millions of Africans rely on for their survival.

The New York Times - 2h

How Sam Altman Sidestepped Elon Musk to Win Over Donald Trump

After helping President Trump get elected, Elon Musk was poised to dominate the country’s A.I. policies. Then Mr. Altman sneaked into the White House.

The New York Times - 2h

A 'hidden electronic warfare battle' is raging in Ukraine and demanding more from the soldiers fighting it, special drone unit says

Yahoo News - 3h

‘Let it rot’: artist says Stroud’s ‘racist’ blackboy clock should be destroyed

Most in Gloucestershire town agree 240-year-old statue should be taken down, but Dan Guthrie argues against preserving it at all. The Stroud-raised artist Dan Guthrie had just come out of a meeting ...

The Guardian - 6h

NASCAR welcomes Rudd, Edwards into HOF

Ricky Rudd, known as the "Ironman" for his 788 consecutive starts over a 32-year career, and 'Cousin' Carl Edwards were inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame on Friday night.

ESPN - 7h

Canadian foreign interference agency says it detected a 'malicious activity' targeting candidate

A Canadian government department that tracks suspected foreign interference says it has detected a “coordinated and malicious activity” targeting federal Liberal Party leadership candidate Chrystia ...

ABC News - 8h

Will a Time Magazine Cover Drive a Wedge Between Trump and Musk?

The cover of the venerable newsweekly, long an object of fixation for the president, put Elon Musk behind the Resolute Desk.

The New York Times - 10h

Imprisoned 'Chrisley Knows Best' couple to seek pardons from Trump

The imprisoned reality television couple known for the TV show “Chrisley Knows Best” will seek pardons from President Donald Trump following their convictions in a scheme to defraud banks out of ...

NBC News - 10h

Lasers, ladders and a leap: Photos of the week from around the world

A selection of news photographs from around the world.

BBC News - 10h

Canadian foreign interference agency says it detected a 'malicious activity' targeting candidate

Yahoo News - 11h

Trump knocks Time Magazine after it puts Musk on cover

President Trump on Friday criticized Time Magazine after the publication put Elon Musk on its cover, saying he "didn't even know" it was still in business. Plus, tensions are growing between House ...

CBS News - 12h

Inside Elon Musk's government takeover

A tech-focused media outlet has become a premiere source for breaking news on Elon Musk, his inner circle and their efforts to reshape the federal government. Katie Drummond, global editorial ...

CBS News - 12h

Springfield, Ohio, sues neo-Nazi group that it says led Haitian intimidation

An Ohio city that was racked with chaos and threats last year related to an influx of Haitian immigrants filed a lawsuit on Thursday against a neo-Nazi group that it alleges was at the heart of the ...

NBC News - 13h

Trump delayed tariffs on low-cost packages from China

President Trump signed an executive order this week that temporarily prevents low-cost packages from China from being slapped with his new tariffs. The move delays the suspension of the de minimis ...

The Hill - 14h

How Vance is carving out his role as VP: From the Politics Desk

JD Vance is carving out his role as vice president, focusing on TikTok, Capitol Hill and foreign policy issues at the outset of Trump's second term.

NBC News - 14h

As Trump and Musk Upend Washington, Congressional Phones Can’t Keep Up

In the three weeks since President Trump took office and gave Elon Musk free rein inside the federal government, millions of calls have poured in to members of Congress, jamming the system.

The New York Times - 14h

Trump says he’ll roll out reciprocal tariffs next week. Here are his possible targets.

President Donald Trump on Friday said his administration would soon have an announcement about reciprocal tariffs. Peter Navarro, a longtime adviser to the president, has a target list for him.

MarketWatch - 15h

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 - 17h

Naomi Campbell claims she did not know of financial misconduct at charity

Supermodel alleges ‘concerted deception’ by fellow trustee kept her in dark over running of Fashion for Relief. The supermodel Naomi Campbell has claimed she knew nothing of the extensive financial ...

The Guardian - 18h

Gino D'Acampo's ITV shows removed from schedule

Family Fortunes and Secrets of the South are pulled as the chef faces inappropriate behaviour claims.

BBC News - 19h

ASAP Rocky’s Trial Style Scrambles the Signals

Fans could be forgiven for mistaking the rapper’s court appearances for fashion shoots.

The New York Times - 20h

Judge temporarily blocks Trump's federal government employee buyout

Just hours before the deadline for federal employees to accept the Trump administration's deferred resignation offer, a judge has temporarily blocked the buyout offer.

ABC News - 1d

Judge allows CBS to distribute 'Jeopardy,' 'Wheel of Fortune' amid Sony dispute

CBS Media Ventures is fighting to retain distribution rights to the popular game shows. Sony Pictures owns and produces the shows. The contract governing distribution was cemented in the early 1980s.

Los Angeles Times - 1d

Virginia Legislature Says It Will Study Trump’s Attack on Federal Jobs

The state has one of the highest numbers of residents employed by the federal government.

Inc. - 1d

Na Kim Designs the Book Covers You Judge

For years, Na Kim has made great books stand out. Now her paintings are catching eyes, too.

The New York Times - 1d

Fiji rugby director sacked four days into job after claiming women’s team have ‘gay problem’

The Fiji Rugby Union’s director of rugby has been sacked just four days into her new role after saying the women’s team had a “gay problem”.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Inside the Elon Musk-Jim Jordan ‘mind meld’ shaking up Capitol Hill

Musk has a White House office and growing pull across federal agencies. Now he's burrowed into the House Judiciary Committee.

Politico - 2d

Elon Musk’s Takeover Is Causing Rifts in Donald Trump’s Inner Circle

“He’s getting too big for his breeches,” says one Trumpworld source.

Wired - 2d

Guatemala strikes deal with Rubio to accept migrants from other countries deported from the US

Guatemala’s president says his country will accept migrants from other countries being deported from the United States

ABC News - 2d

The Far Right Has a New Hero: Elon Musk

Elon Musk’s takeover of the federal government has inspired adoration from far-right communities online that used to be reserved for Donald Trump.

Wired - 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 - 2d

Judge says Elon Musk's claims of harm from OpenAI are a 'stretch' but welcomes possible trial

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