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Eye Opener: New details emerge about Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa's deaths
Troubling new details about the deaths of Oscar winner Gene Hackman and his wife. Also, President Trump meets with Ukraine's president today after walking back comments calling him a dictator. All ...CBS News - 1d -
They Invented a New Language for War
The words of war and the war of words.The New York Times - 6d -
President Trump’s Cuts to Medical Research
How government cuts are slowing research.The New York Times - 4d -
Why diversity and success are inextricably linked
Diversity is proven to improve decision-making, innovation, and profitability, making it a key factor for success in business and government, according to studies and research.The Hill - 3d -
Outcry as Trump withdraws support for research that mentions ‘climate’
US government stripping funds from domestic and overseas research amid warnings for health and public safety. The Trump administration is stripping away support for scientific research in the US ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Judge Extends Block on N.I.H. Medical Research Cuts
A federal judge in Massachusetts indicated she would move quickly to consider a more lasting injunction after hearing a laundry list of potential adverse effects of the Trump administration move to ...The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
The US risks a heavy price for cutbacks in research spending
Science funding cuts may hit long-term growth and reduce US appeal to foreign investors and talentFinancial Times - 3d -
Trump Administration Ends Global Health Research Program
The Demographic and Health Surveys were the only sources of reliable information in many countries on metrics such as mortality, nutrition and education.The New York Times - 2d -
Blackhawks' Jones Has Been Linked to 3 Contenders
Seth Jones is discussing trade options with the Chicago Blackhawks to get him to a team he can have a chance of winning with sooner than later.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Kremlin-linked officials to be banned from entering UK
Announcement comes as Britain prepares to unveil sanctions package on third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of UkraineFinancial Times - 5d -
Deadly listeria outbreak linked to frozen supplemental shakes
The Food and Drug Administration is investigating a possible link between frozen supplemental shakes and a deadly listeria outbreak. The now-recalled shakes are typically sold to hospitals and ...CBS News - 4d -
Gene Hackman, a Life in Pictures
A Hollywood superstar and two-time Oscar winner who stood out by blending in.The New York Times - 23h -
English councils’ spending on emergency housing surges
Near-80% jump in expenditure to £732mn reflects increasingly acute homelessness crisis, says charityFinancial Times - 4d -
United flight makes emergency landing at Newark airport
A United Airlines flight headed to Nevada made an emergency landing at Newark Liberty International Airport to deal with a mechanical problem, according to the airline. It comes the day after a ...The Hill - 3d -
John Gaeta’s Escape.ai creates platform for emerging entertainment
Escape.ai debuted the beta of its Neo Cinema content distribution platform and creator marketplace to spur emerging forms of entertainment.VentureBeat - 3d -
A Deadly Unidentified Disease Has Emerged in the DRC
More than 50 people have died in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, most within 48 hours of the onset of symptoms. Initial analysis suggests neither Ebola nor Marburg is the cause.Wired - 2d -
Nvidia helps launch AI platform for teaching American Sign Language
Nvidia has unveiled a new AI platform for teaching people how to use American Sign Language to help bridge communication gaps. The Signs platform is creating a validated dataset for sign language ...VentureBeat - Feb. 20 -
Mel Bochner, Conceptual Artist Who Played With Language, Dies at 84
His early work made use of unexpected materials like pennies and masking tape. Later, he created trenchant word paintings that provoked and delighted.The New York Times - 6d -
Trump to sign order to make English official language of US
President Trump is expected to sign an executive order to make English the official language of the United States, rescinding policies that require federal agencies to provide language assistance ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump to sign an executive order making English the official U.S. language
Trump is expected to sign an executive order aimed at making English the official language of the U.S., according to a White House official.NBC News - 1d -
Trump plans to sign executive order making English the official language
The U.S. has never had an official language, though many states have designated English.CBS News - 1d -
Trump to sign executive order making English the official US language
President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order to make English the official language of the United States, according to a White House official.ABC News - 1d -
Trump to sign order making English the official U.S. language
President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order making English the official language of the United States.CNBC - 23h -
Trump to Sign Order Designating English as Official Language of the U.S.
The order is expected to be largely symbolic but would be a victory for America’s English-only movement, which has long had ties to efforts to reduce immigration and restrict bilingual education.The New York Times - 18h -
The Gene That Made Mice Squeak Strangely
A new study suggests that the NOVA1 gene may have been a key player in the evolution of human language.The New York Times - Feb. 18 -
Hollywood reacts to Gene Hackman's death
Hollywood is reacting to the tragic news of Gene Hackman's death. Hackman, his wife Betsy Arakawa and their dog were found dead in a New Mexico home, officials said. People Magazine's Nigel Smith ...CBS News - 1d -
Remembering Gene Hackman's life and legacy
You've probably heard descriptions of actors like "they filled the screen" or "they showed range." If you didn't know what those really meant, Gene Hackman's four decades of examples pretty much ...CBS News - 1d -
NIH Research Grants Lag Behind Last Year’s by $1 Billion
After weeks of disruption to scientific federal grants, the National Institutes of Health has fallen behind in funding research into treatments for deadly diseases.The New York Times - Feb. 18 -
Texas lawmaker moves to outlaw medical research on corpses without consent
A Texas lawmaker horrified by an NBC News investigation into a medical school that profited from the bodies of the poor moved this week to ban the practice.NBC News - Feb. 21 -
Trump Administration Stalls Scientific Research Despite Court Ruling
Using an arcane law, officials have effectively delayed funding from the National Institutes of Health, leaving medical studies in jeopardy.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Judge Extends Block to Huge Cuts in National Institutes of Health Research Funding
Healthcare organizations and 22 states have sued to stop the cuts. The case is expected to reach the Supreme Court.Inc. - Feb. 21 -
Researcher shows "dramatic" change in Norway glacier ice levels
A new study this week in the Nature journal found mountain glaciers are melting more than twice as rapidly as in the early 2000s. They lost more than 600 billion tons of ice in 2023 when David ...CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Trump administration fires workers at NIH Alzheimer's research center
The center's incoming director was among those terminated.ABC News - 6d -
Trump halts medical research funding in apparent violation of judge’s order
Health department orders NIH to hold Federal Register submissions – critical step in process for funding studies. The Trump administration has blocked a crucial step in the National Institutes of ...The Guardian - 6d -
The research note that’s raising eyebrows: Microsoft reportedly is cancelling data-center leases.
Is Microsoft starting to have doubts after artificial-intelligence demand?MarketWatch - 5d
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France joining the U.S. in seeking access to Ukraine's minerals; says it's in talks
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FBI accuses North Korean-backed hackers of stealing $1.5 billion in crypto
The FBI has accused North Korean-linked hackers of conducting one of the largest known thefts of cryptocurrency — worth some $1.5 billion from a Dubai-based firmABC News - 2d -
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Apple to fix dictation glitch that suggests replacing the word 'racist' with 'Trump'
Apple says it’s fixing a bug with its dictation feature on some iPhones that briefly suggests the word “Trump” when a word with an R consonant is spoken, including “racist.”ABC News - 3d -
China's Alibaba sees revenue surge on back of artificial intelligence, e-commerce
Chinese e-commerce firm Alibaba Group Holding posted its fastest revenue growth in over a year, beating analyst expectations as it capitalizes on the artificial intelligence boom in ChinaABC News - Feb. 20
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