Uk Watchdog Drops Competition Review of Microsofts Openai Deal

Car industry urges UK government to create new EV incentives

Automotive body says current policy is leading to job losses and has become a ‘driver of de-industrialisation’. Fresh incentives to boost a flatlining electric car market are urgently needed, ...

The Guardian - 15h

Stocks Drop as Recession Fears Surface

The S&P skidded 2.7 percent, amid investor fears that tit-for-tat tariffs could raise prices, slow the economy and sow uncertainty among businesses.

The New York Times - 3d

Champions League Power Rankings: Barcelona could be team to beat as PSG, Real Madrid make their case

Here's how the last eight teams in the competition rank

CBS Sports - 1d

Trump has dropped a high-profile abortion case in Idaho. Here's what that means

A yearslong legal battle over the right to an emergency abortion in Idaho has been abruptly upended now that President Donald Trump has moved to drop the high-profile case

ABC News - Mar. 6

More Americans are now seeking UK citizenship. Three of them tell us why

Donald Trump’s re-election has made many in the US doubt whether the direction of their nation is for them. A record number of Americans are seeking UK citizenship, according to recent data.. In ...

The Guardian - 4d

Trinidad and Tobago calls new UK visa requirement ‘disproportionate move’

Travellers from country now need visas with decision reportedly made in response to rising asylum claims. UK politics live – latest updates Trinidad and Tobago has described Britain’s new visa ...

The Guardian - 1d

Maggie Haberman: Stock market drop not something Trump, aides can ‘explain away’

New York Times political correspondent and CNN contributor Maggie Haberman said the drop in the stock market is not something President Trump or his aides can “explain away.” Haberman joined CNN’s ...

The Hill - 2d

The UK’s gamble on solar geoengineering is like using aspirin for cancer | Raymond Pierrehumbert and Michael Mann

Injecting pollutants into the atmosphere to reflect the sun would be extremely dangerous, but the UK is funding field trials. Some years ago in the pages of the Guardian, we sounded the alarm ...

The Guardian - 1d

SimilarWeb data: This obscure AI startup grew 8,658% while OpenAI crawled at 9%

SimilarWeb data reveals dramatic AI market upheaval with Deepseek (8,658% growth) and Lovable (928% growth) dominating.

VentureBeat - Mar. 5

Google Says Its New AI Mode Will Help You Find Better, Deeper Information

The move to make search more efficient with generative AI is a clear shot at OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Perplexity, an AI-powered search engine.

Inc. - 3d

Nous Research just launched an API that gives developers access to AI models that OpenAI and Anthropic won’t build

Nous Research's new API for "unrestricted" Hermes 3 and DeepHermes-3 AI models features toggle-on reasoning and a developer-first approach.

VentureBeat - 1d

Ulta issues weak guidance, citing consumer uncertainty, rising competition and company missteps

Ulta Beauty warned that profits and revenue will be worse than Wall Street expected in the year ahead.

CNBC - 7h

The UK’s academic recession is in full swing

This university crisis is a grim scrabble for numbers

Financial Times - 3d

Canadians drop their politeness in the wake of Trump's tariffs

President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canadian goods are eroding the inherent politeness of Americans’ northern neighbors and rallying them around their own flag.

NBC News - 6d

UND's Eaglestaff drops Summit-record 51 in upset

Treysen Eaglestaff scored a Summit League-record 51 points -- also the most in Division I this season -- to power North Dakota to an 85-69 victory over South Dakota State in the quarterfinals of ...

ESPN - 5d

Is the inflation drop good news for mortgage rates?

Inflation fell in February for the first time in five months, which could have an impact on mortgage rates.

CBS News - 1d

Doncic drops 45 but Lakers pounded in Bucks loss

Luka Doncic scored a game-high 45 points but could not prevent the Los Angeles Lakers from slumping to a third straight defeat in a 126-106 pounding by the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA on Thursday.In ...

Yahoo Sports - 1h

Skype got shouted down by Teams and Zoom. But it revolutionised human connection | John Naughton

The company that pioneered voice communication over the internet has withered to dust in Microsoft’s hands. Still, I for one am grateful for it. So Microsoft has decided to terminate Skype, the ...

The Guardian - 5d

China’s delivery platforms compete to offer better worker benefits

Leading players act as competition intensifies and Beijing points out their ‘national responsibility’

Financial Times - 3d

Inter advance to Champions League quarterfinals: Can Simon Inzaghi's boast about a treble happen?

Inzaghi's team remains in all three major competitions this season

CBS Sports - 2d

Questions for each SEC team in spring: Arch Manning era at Texas, Alabama QB battle among storylines to follow

There are plenty of QB competitions to track around the nation, but Alabama's is among the most intense

CBS Sports - 1d

Fired special counsel: 'I don't think we have watchdog agencies anymore'

The ousted head of the Office of Special Counsel (OSC) said his removal by President Trump is among a series of firings that have taken a wrecking ball to oversight of his administration. Special ...

The Hill - 3d

Sources: Darnold to Seahawks on $100.5M deal

The Seahawks found their replacement for Geno Smith, agreeing to a 3-year, $100.5 million deal with QB Sam Darnold, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

ESPN - 2d

Xbox unveils Copilot of Gaming as an AI sidekick for gamers

Microsoft unveiled its Copilot for Gaming initiative, an AI gaming sidekick that will enhance player experiences on Xbox.

VentureBeat - 13h

Cardinals signing Josh Sweat to 4-year, $76.4M deal as ex-Eagles DE reunites with Jonathan Gannon, per report

Sweat's deal comes with a reported $41 million guaranteed

CBS Sports - 3d

POC Obex Connect Headset Review: Loud and Clear

POC’s Obex Connect headset turned me into a music-on-the-mountain person.

Wired - Mar. 6

Book Review: ‘Careless People,’ by Sarah Wynn-Williams

“Careless People,” a memoir by a former Facebook executive, portrays feckless company leaders cozying up to authoritarian regimes.

The New York Times - 3d

The Best Flannel Sheets, Tested & Reviewed (2025)

Looking for something extra cozy to sleep in? These flannel sheets are the softest you'll find, whether you're looking for luxurious velvet flannel or something light enough for a hot sleeper.

Wired - 3d

iPhone 16e review: Apple’s cheapest new phone

Stripped back iPhone offers latest chips, AI and longer battery life, but with only a single camera on the back. Apple’s cheapest new smartphone is the iPhone 16e, which offers the basic modern ...

The Guardian - 2d

8 Best Cheap Phones (2025), Tested and Reviewed

There’s little reason to pay top dollar for a smartphone. These iPhones and Android devices—ranging from $150 to $600—stood up to WIRED’s testing.

Wired - 2d

The Age of Diagnosis by Suzanne O’Sullivan review – do no harm

A doctor’s brilliant study of the dangers of overdiagnosis, from ADHD to long Covid. We swim in oceans of quackery. The media is flooded with misinformation about health and pseudo-diagnoses based ...

The Guardian - 1d

10 Best Android Phones of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

Shopping for a phone can be an ordeal. That’s why we’ve tested almost every Android phone, from the smartest to the cheapest—even phones that fold—to find those worth your money.

Wired - 1d

WWE 2K25 Review - New World Order

Pro wrestling is a variety show. Spend a few weeks with WWE and you'll see how many tastes the product caters to. Segments can lean into different genres, such as drama, action, comedy, or even ...

GameSpot - 1d

Adolescence review – the closest thing to TV perfection in decades

Jack Thorne and Stephen Graham’s drama about a teen accused of murder is astounding. Its dazzling performances, and the devastating questions it asks, will linger with you. In the late 80s, there ...

The Guardian - 23h