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'He's got it': An oral history of the NBA's COVID-19 shutdown -- and how it changed sports forever
On the fifth anniversary of the night the NBA shut down, ESPN reveals how it happened, down to the minute -- told by the players, executives, politicians, doctors and journalists who were there.ESPN - 13h -
Internet shutdowns at record high in Africa as access ‘weaponised’
More governments seeking to keep millions of people offline amid conflicts, protests and political instability. Digital blackouts reached a record high in 2024 in Africa as more governments sought ...The Guardian - 3d -
What US military aid suspension means for Ukraine’s soldiers
From geospatial imagery to weapon maintenance, the impact is far-reachingFinancial Times - 1d -
It’s Not Too Late to Kickstart Your Personal Brand for 2025
You already have a personal brand—so you might as well know how to grow on it.Inc. - 2d -
AI can steal your voice, and there's not much you can do about it
It's easy to bypass steps voice cloning services have taken to prevent non-consensual voice cloning, according to the report.NBC News - 1d -
Enemies no more? How Russia's rhetoric about the US is changing
BBC Russia editor Steve Rosenberg explores how Moscow has warmed to Trump's America.BBC News - 1d -
What Covid Taught Us
We look at how the world changed — and what studies revealed about how we live.The New York Times - 19h -
Morning Report — This week: Funding suspense, tariff two-step, DOGE bites
In today’s issue: Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) says he has the votes to dodge a possible government shutdown by next weekend. A floor vote could happen Tuesday under his plan, which envisions ...The Hill - 1d -
'The Last of Us' cast rates how hard they work to avoid spilling Season 2 spoilers
The cast of 'The Last of Us' Season 2 discusses where we find their characters, the series' political themes and how keeping the plot of the highly anticipated series under wraps.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
House GOP releases stopgap bill to avert shutdown
House GOP leaders on Saturday unveiled a stopgap funding bill, known as a continuing resolution, that will fund the government at current levels through September 2025.ABC News - 3d -
Evening Report — Government funding fight headed for the wire
Presented by National Council on Aging {beacon} Evening Report TRUMP FIRST 100 DAYS © Greg Nash House takes first swing at averting shutdown HOUSE REPUBLICAN LEADERS are striking a confident tone ...The Hill - 12h -
Sunday shows preview: House GOP unveils bill to avert shutdown; Trump's tariffs teeter
House Republicans have unveiled a 99-page, six-month stopgap funding bill to avert a government shutdown and increase defense funding while seeking cuts for nondefense programs, which is likely to ...The Hill - 3d -
How the Best Leaders Use the 1-2-48 Rule to Be Happier and More Successful
If you’re not getting enough time off work, it’s time to change that. Here’s how.Inc. - 1d -
Trump 2nd term live updates: Trump defends tariffs, declines comment on Ukraine aid
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday limiting who is eligible to benefit from the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.ABC News - 2d -
2025 NFL free agency: Nick Chubb headlines 10 under-the-radar players who could make big free-agent impacts
The NFL's best teams hit on these type of players -- just ask the EaglesCBS Sports - 3d -
How to run your 2025 March Madness pool: Play for prizes, create your own NCAA Tournament game now
The CBS Sports 2025 NCAA Men's and Women's Games have returned for March Madness 2025 office pools.CBS Sports - 1d -
DOGE Is the Deep State
A shadowy group of unelected figures reshaping the federal government to their own benefit from the inside? Sounds familiar!Wired - 5d -
What Is Change Fatigue? And How Can It Damage Your Business?
Most organizations push too much change, too fast.Inc. - 1d -
US will be ‘central’ to climate fight even without Trump, says Cop30 president
André Corrêa do Lago suggests US organisations can play a constructive role even if government limits participation. The US will be “central” to solving the climate crisis despite Donald Trump’s ...The Guardian - 1d -
DK Metcalf trade: How Steelers' acquisition of Pro Bowl wideout may impact Pittsburgh quarterback situation
The Steelers' offense just got a whole lot more enticing for whoever will be at quarterbackCBS Sports - 1d -
How to Get a Patent in Months, Not Years
Have you considered fast-tracking your patent application? Here’s what you need to know.Inc. - 23h -
'Worrying' number of teens lose disability benefits
More than 124,000 young people have had claims for adult disability benefits refused, the BBC finds.BBC News - 7h -
How Elon Musk's Trump support could hurt — or help — Tesla
Elon Musk is both the CEO of the largest U.S. EV maker and the right-hand-man to President Donald Trump. Bears say it's a disaster for Tesla, bulls say a boon.CNBC - 18h -
EU must brace for impact of Trump wrecking ball on global trading system | Heather Stewart
UK appears to be out of US eyeline for now but it would not be immune to slowdown triggered by rising tariffs. Forget the “Trump put”, as financial analysts called the bet that the US president’s ...The Guardian - 2d -
US charges Chinese hackers and government officials in a broad cybercrime campaign
China is denying the U.S. Justice Department’s accusations against 12 Chinese nationals charged in connection with global cybercrime campaigns targeting dissidents, news organizations, U.S. ...ABC News - 5d -
A new car costs nearly $50,000 on average: Here’s how much you'd pay per month
The cost of a new car could set you back $1,000 per month—here’s how to lower costs.CNBC - 3d -
Vice President JD Vance urges GOP to fall in line as shutdown looms
House Republicans are slated to vote Tuesday on their spending bill that would fund the government at current levels through September 2025.ABC News - 13h -
US education department plans to cut half its workforce
The mass layoffs will impact nearly 2,100 people who are set to be placed on leave from 21 March.BBC News - 7h -
Lab-grown food could be sold in UK within two years
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is looking at how it can speed up the approval process for lab-grown foods.BBC News - 2d -
After House votes to avert shutdown, Senate Democrats face 'stark' choice
House Republicans passed a bill to fund the government through the end of September 2025. The measure now heads to the Senate, where Democrats face a "stark" choice.ABC News - 8h -
Defunded Aid Programs Are Asked by Trump Administration to Prove Their Value, on a Scale of 1 to 5
A week after terminating thousands of contracts, the administration has sent questionnaires to those programs asking how their work benefits the U.S. national interest.The New York Times - 5d -
First NHS vape clinic treating addicts as young as 11
Pilot scheme could be rolled out across England to help tackle growing nicotine problem impacting adolescentsFinancial Times - 4h -
Daniel Jones rumors: Former Giants QB is deciding between these two teams in 2025 NFL free agency, per report
Both clubs could use quarterback helpCBS Sports - 18h -
DHS using polygraph tests to find leakers: Reports
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is using polygraph tests to figure out who could be leaking information to news outlets, with some agency officials contending the disclosed information ...The Hill - 3d -
'We go from dinner service to dealing with a corpse' - what happens when an air passenger dies
Crews will try to shield passengers from the body by using empty aisles, blankets and dim lighting.BBC News - 2d -
House GOP seeks spending cuts, defense increases in plan to avert shutdown
House Republicans on Saturday unveiled a six-month stopgap government funding plan, that seeks cuts to nondefense programs while boosting funding for defense. The bill's rollout kicks off a crucial ...The Hill - 3d -
Skype shutdown surfaces sweet memories: ‘I proposed marriage’
Guardian readers share how the software connected them with loved ones when there were few affordable means to reach those for away. Microsoft announced on the last day of February that it would ...The Guardian - 2d -
Prison labor, an invisible workforce of the U.S. economy
Incarcerated workers produce $2 billion in goods and $9 billion in services every year. But not all of the incarcerated are paid for their labor, which can benefit people inside and outside a ...CBS News - 2d -
USAid cuts could create untreatable TB bug ‘resistant to everything we have’
Projects to detect, treat and research new ways to fight TB among those disrupted by sudden funding freeze . Dangerous new forms of tuberculosis (TB) for which there is no treatment could emerge as ...The Guardian - 1d -
2025 NFL Draft takeaways from free agency: How Patriots' signings, other Day 1 moves impact draft decisions
Teams will continue filling potential draft needs in free agency this weekCBS Sports - 1d