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Google’s Cheap New AI Model Could Save Your Business Money
With the Gemini family, Google is expanding its lineup of AI models to include an inexpensive option.Inc. - 11h -
Save On Sid Meier's Civilization 7 Preorders For PC & Mac - Early Access Starts February 6
Civilization 7 Physical Edition ...GameSpot - 11h -
Texas House Republican says US could use drones against cartels to 'save American lives'
Rep. Brian Babin (R-Texas), co-chair of the Border Security Caucus, said on Tuesday the United States “could” use drones against the cartels if it meant saving American lives. NewsNation reported ...The Hill - 1d -
Harboring undocumented immigrants? You could face decades in prison.
it is necessary to be aware that providing prohibited assistance to an undocumented immigrant can have severe legal consequences — and to know what types of assistance are prohibited.The Hill - 1d -
This 401(k) fix could help workers save $300,000 more, so what’s the holdup?
Vanguard has identified a problem — and a solution.MarketWatch - 4d -
Could Stephen A. Smith save the Democratic Party?
Smith has continually called out the Democrats for focusing on name-calling, fringe issues and DEI rather than the ones the voters most cared about — such as immigration, the economy, education, ...The Hill - 4d -
U.S. Says Sheriff Could Face Prosecution for Releasing Immigrant
The Justice Department called for an investigation of a sheriff in Ithaca, N.Y., who had released an undocumented man who was later arrested by federal agents.The New York Times - 6d -
Crypto exchange Binance faces money laundering probe in France
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More than 50 career civil servants at USAID are placed on administrative leave
The action targeted senior leadership across the agency, including top lawyers, three sources told NBC News.NBC News - Jan. 28 -
Trump’s crony meritocracy could shatter US civil service
What the Trump folks want is to replace an existing meritocracy with the kind of spoils system that turns civil service into a sewer.The Hill - Jan. 27 -
'Restrictions for new drivers could have saved my son'
Mum of 19-year-old victim says new drivers should be restricted from carrying passengers.BBC News - Jan. 27 -
Airfares could soar almost 20% in the next few months. Here’s how to save on flights.
Blame it on the law of supply and demand, say experts, as people are eager to travel.MarketWatch - Jan. 25 -
Trump may smell money in saving TikTok, but there’s a whiff of platform power too | John Naughton
Whatever deal the US president is eyeing over the app, it is further proof some digital giants wield disproportionate clout. Late on Saturday 18 January, TikTok, the short-video app beloved of ...The Guardian - Jan. 25 -
With ‘DOGE,’ Elon Musk could face a task tougher than rocket science
Washington has been awash in speculation as to what exactly this entity will attempt to do in the days following its creation by Trump’s executive order.MarketWatch - Jan. 25 -
Nevada’s Lithium Could Help Save the Earth. But What Happens to Nevada?
Many climate experts see its deserts as a place to build the green-energy future. For two local activists, the price is too great.The New York Times - Jan. 24 -
I tried to save your young life in a Gaza hospital. Now your face haunts me | Seema Jilani
The first time you came into my hospital, shards of glass shredding your tiny body, I saved you. The second time I failed. As news of the ceasefire ripples my way, my memory mocks me. Your face ...The Guardian - Jan. 24 -
If your partner died first, could you manage money solo?
Looming tax changes stress the importance of financial planningFinancial Times - Jan. 24 -
Zelensky Could Face Tough Re-election Prospects, Polls Show
The high popularity that the Ukrainian president had in the early days of the Russian invasion, with an approval rating of about 90 percent, has dipped badly.The New York Times - Jan. 23 -
TikTok is still running. Companies helping it could face $850 billion hit.
While TikTok is operating for existing U.S. users thanks to an executive order signed Monday night by President Donald Trump, analysts are warning that his order doesn’t look all that solid.MarketWatch - Jan. 22 -
What a second Trump administration could mean for your money
President Donald Trump made many promises that could directly impact many Americans' personal finances. Here's what to watch for in his second term.CNBC - Jan. 21 -
Trump Will Strip Protections from Career Civil Servants, Miller Says
The incoming deputy chief of staff told lawmakers that early action would include directives to give President-elect Donald J. Trump more control over federal workers, as well as on energy and ...The New York Times - Jan. 20 -
Miller tells Republican leaders Trump will strip protections from career civil servants.
The president-elect’s incoming deputy chief of staff told lawmakers that early action would include directives to give the president more control over federal workers, as well as on energy and ...The New York Times - Jan. 20 -
Transcript: Save the Children president and CEO Janti Soeripto on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 19, 2025
The following is the transcript of an interview with Save the Children president and CEO Janti Soeripto on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Jan. 19, 2025.CBS News - Jan. 19 -
These edgy tech and social trends could make you the most money by 2030
Invest now in self-driving cars, AI and robotics — and avoid all crypto except bitcoin.MarketWatch - Jan. 18 -
I’ve seen government reform work, but only with experienced civil servants
If reform is needed — and it no doubt is — achieving meaningful reform without the cooperation of career professionals is a non-starter.The Hill - Jan. 18 -
Remote Work for Civil Servants Faces a Challenge Under Trump
Federal employees and others in the capital have grown attached to work-from-home arrangements. But hybrid work may disappear in the second Trump era.The New York Times - Jan. 17 -
"TikTok refugees" are flocking to RedNote. Could it face the same fate?
With the U.S. ban on TikTok looming, many Americans are opting for another Chinese app known as RedNote. It could be short-lived.CBS News - Jan. 16 -
Medicare's new $2,000 cap on out-of-pocket drug costs could save patients thousands, AARP says
The AARP report suggests the spending cap could be huge for Medicare enrollees who take costly drugs for cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, and other conditions.CNBC - Jan. 16 -
The Money Money Money Issue
WIRED sent reporters far and wide to find out who controls the world's wealth. What did they find? Men. From Trump, Musk, and Putin to the CEOs, crypto schmoes, and solar bros, meet the patriarchy ...Wired - Jan. 16 -
5 Budgeting Apps to Help You Save Money
Looking to start a personal budget or save come cash? Here are a few smartphone apps that can help you penny-pinch your way to financial peace of mind.Wired - Jan. 15 -
New AI tool for fighting health insurance denials could save hospitals billions, and help patients
Waystar announced a new generative AI feature that aims to help hospitals quickly fight insurance denials.CNBC - Jan. 13 -
Vince McMahon settles with SEC over hush money agreements as civil assault case continues
The Securities and Exchange Commission said Friday that World Wrestling Entertainment co-founder Vince McMahon will pay more than $1.7 million in relation to charges that he failed to disclose ...NBC News - Jan. 10 -
These Newly Identified Cells Could Change the Face of Plastic Surgery
Cartilage cells that contain fat explain why some skeletal tissues are less rigid than others, and could one day be grown in labs to produce better materials for performing reconstructive surgeries ...Wired - Jan. 9 -
How much money you should save for a comfortable retirement
Many Americans are anxious and confused when it comes to saving for retirement.NBC News - Jan. 9 -
How much money you should save for a comfortable retirement
There's no magic number for everyone. But a 15% target is a good guidepost for many people, experts said.CNBC - Jan. 9 -
Civil servant long-term sickness hits post-pandemic high in UK
Ministry of Justice was department with highest average length of absenceFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
Why investors clinging to cash could lose money in U.S. debt-ceiling fight
Investors clutching cash might soon bear the brunt of a U.S. debt-ceiling fight, which could boil over in the next few weeks without a resolution.MarketWatch - Jan. 8 -
Germans turn to balcony solar panels to save money
Yahoo News - Jan. 8 -
Consumers could face price rises of 20% in 2025, trade experts warn
Global instability and possibility of Trump administration imposing tariffs may disrupt flow of goods . The price of household staples including food and drink could climb by as much as 20% in 2025 ...The Guardian - Jan. 7
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Bereaved families angry at plan to dismantle Grenfell Tower
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Jeremy Bowen: Trump's Gaza plan won't happen, but it will have consequences
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