Microsoft and Nvidia Take a Quieter Approach to Trump

Other big technology companies have been boisterous in their courtship of the new administration. But Nvidia and Microsoft have avoided the Washington spotlight.

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Reports suggest a proposed US peace plan could be unveiled this week.
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Wicketkeeper Alex Carey stars as Australia takes control of the 2nd test against Sri Lanka

Australia is edging towards a 2-0 series sweep over Sri Lanka after Alex Carey’s breathtaking century propelled the visitors into a formidable position in the second test
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Trump should not take bond investors for granted

It needs only a small reduction in the dollar slice of global reserves to hit prices and raise borrowing costs
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Democrats Take Aim at Elon Musk

It’s the first sign of unified opposition for a rudderless and leaderless Democratic Party.
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Trump revokes security clearance for Biden

President delivers payback for having his own privileges pulled by predecessor over January 6 riots
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Trump 'angry' deportation numbers are not higher

ICE is under increasing pressure to boost the number of arrests and deportations of undocumented immigrants.
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Leaders squabble, appropriators stoic as shutdown deadline approaches

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Behind Closed Doors, Trudeau Says Trump Threat to Take Over Canada Is Real

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, in a talk with business leaders, said Canada’s wealth of critical minerals are behind Mr. Trump’s comments about making its northern neighbor a U.S. state.
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Tyreek Hill apologizes to Tua Tagovailoa, Dolphins teammates: 'I'm taking full accountability of what I said'

A month after saying that he wanted "out" of Miami, Hill appears to have changed his mind.
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Ruby-red slippers take center stage at Academy Museum exhibit on color in film

In the hit movie “Wicked,” those famous magical shoes are silver
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The Musketeers Take Washington + Spotify’s Ghost Music + Tool Time

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A $50 million Ferrari-inspired mansion just broke a local record in Delray Beach, Florida. Take a look inside

The sale included a mansion swap, bespoke furniture, elaborate chandeliers, art, alcohol and even a miniature Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa sports car.
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Stuck in a Rut? This Psychologist’s Take a Dozen Rule Is the Secret to Feeling Inspired Again

Feel like you’re stuck in a rut and lack the inspiration to move your business or life forward? A leading psychologist has a solution.
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Take-Two reports $1.37B bookings for holiday quarter; no update for GTA VI launch

Take-Two didn't offer an update on the coming launch date of Grand Theft Auto VI, but it did report $1.37 billion net bookings.
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Take-Two CEO bullish on his games but wary on tariffs | Strauss Zelnick

Strauss Zelnick, CEO of Take-Two Interactive Software, talked about the latest plans the triple-A game publisher has with its upcoming titles and his view of possible tariffs on game consoles. I ...
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WATCH: Hotel guest returns to room and finds seal taking a nap inside

The seal became "quite grumpy due to his disturbed beauty sleep."
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French AI startup Mistral launches Le Chat mobile app for iPhone, Android — can it take enterprise eyes off DeepSeek?

With the new Le Chat app, Mistral is still positioning itself as a viable alternative to OpenAI's signature chatbot ChatGPT and to DeepSeek.
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Palmerston, the British Foreign Service Cat, Takes Up New Post in Bermuda

The cat, who first served in 2016, had feuded with Larry, the chief mouser at 10 Downing Street.
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The Untold Winners of the Trump Memecoin Frenzy

When US president Donald Trump launched his own cryptocurrency, he sparked a trading frenzy. A constellation of little-known crypto platforms quietly profited.
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Green Energy Ambitions of European Companies Take a Beating

Orsted of Denmark and Equinor of Norway tap the brakes on offshore wind development after setbacks and market shifts.
The New York Times - 2d
D.C. Lawmakers Take Aim at DeepSeek

Lawmakers are said to be working on a bill to block the Chinese chatbot app from government devices, underscoring concerns about the artificial intelligence race.
The New York Times - 2d
Come early, leave early: a gen X dance party that ends at 10pm is taking off across the US

Founded in Chicago by two friends in their 40s, Earlybirds Club gives people an opportunity to let loose without interfering with responsibilities. The signature tequila cocktail is called a Hot ...
The Guardian - 2h
The real deal on Trump and Gaza

Trump's outlandish proposals may serve a subtle and counterintuitive purpose.
The Hill - 3h
Bucknell Bison take on the Army Black Knights, seek 4th straight victory

Bucknell Bison (11-13, 7-4 Patriot League) at Army Black Knights (13-10, 7-4 Patriot League) West Point, New York; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bison -1.5; over/under is 140.5 ...
ABC News - 9h
UFC 312: Middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis believes he can 'absolutely' take down Khamzat Chimaev

Du Plessis does not fear the top title challenger's A-game
CBS Sports - 13h
Thomas Detry nearly aces 16, shoots 64 to take 2-shot lead in Phoenix Open

Thomas Detry nearly aced the par-3 16th hole and shot a 7-under 64 in the second round to take a two-shot lead lead in the Phoenix Open
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Trump dismisses head of the National Archives

President Donald Trump dismissed the head of the National Archives, a White House official said, following through on a vow last month to dismiss Colleen Shogan.
NBC News - 13h
Trump dismisses Archivist of the United States

President Trump dismissed Archivist of the United States Colleen Shogan, a decision he previewed a month earlier before assuming office on Jan. 20. “At the direction of @realDonaldTrump the ...
The Hill - 14h
2025 WM Phoenix Open leaderboard: Thomas Detry shoots 64 in Round 2 to take 2-shot lead at TPC Scottsdale

Detry leads Alex Smalley and Michael Kim at 12 under at the WM Phoenix Open
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Trump fires archivist of the United States

President Trump has fired the nation's top record keeper, Archivist of the United States Colleen J. Shogan.
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Jin Young Ko shoots 63 to take lead in bid for 4th Founders Cup victory

Three-time champion Jin Young Ko birdied six of her last nine holes Friday for an 8-under 63 and a two-stroke lead over four players in the LPGA Tour's Founders Cup.
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Graham's plan for Trump tax cuts

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Graham rolls out plan to tackle Trump agenda Senate Budget Committee Chair ...
The Hill - 17h
Many workers would take a pay cut to work from home — some would forgo at least 20% of their salary

Workers cite the work-life balance afforded by hybrid or fully remote jobs as the biggest benefit.
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Managing uncertainty in the Trump age

Multinationals need to dust off the pandemic playbook to cope with disruption
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Trump’s imperial emporium

Washington is ill-prepared for the speed with which the president has been ‘flooding the zone’
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Ryan Grubb rejoins Kalen DeBoer by taking over as Alabama’s offensive coordinator

Ryan Grubb had been the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach on Kalen DeBoer’s Washington staff from 2022-23.
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Pro-Trump Media Sees Nothing but the President ‘Winning’

Among an array of pro-Trump personalities and media outlets, the president can do no wrong.
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