Trump Wants to Destroy All Academia, Not Just the Woke Parts
The administration’s war on universities defies rational self-interest.
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How Trump is reshaping the Kennedy Center, moving away from "woke culture"
President Trump is changing the composition of the Kennedy Center's board — and wants to change the types of performances the center shows.CBS News - 6d -
Starmer chooses AI security over ‘woke’ safety concerns to align with Trump
UK government switches strategy on AI regulation in hope of better ties with new US administrationFinancial Times - 4d -
Republicans Want Lower Taxes. The Hard Part Is Choosing What to Cut.
House Republicans are preparing to adopt a plan that puts a $4.5 trillion limit on the size of the tax cut, but even that will not be enough for some of President Trump’s promises.The New York Times - 1d -
Super Bowl: Eagles win with all-time great performance as they destroy Chiefs' 3-peat dream
The Eagles are Super Bowl champions for the second time.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 10 -
What if Trump Just Ignores the Courts?
Quinta Jurecic discusses the constitutional crisis that the Trump administration could trigger.The New York Times - Feb. 11 -
Layoffs Expand at Federal Agencies, Part of Trump Purge
Mass firings have rocked multiple agencies as President Trump and Elon Musk ramp up plans to drastically slash and reshape the federal work force.The New York Times - 3d -
OpenAI Just Pulled Off the Biggest Super Bowl Upset of All
With a 60-second ad, OpenAI reset the narrative on AI.Inc. - Feb. 10 -
Dikembe Mutombo Wasn’t Just an All-Star. He Was a ‘Phenomenal Human Being.’
Sunday’s All-Star Game at Chase Center marks the first gathering of basketball’s greats since his passing. It’s an apt venue for the memories.The New York Times - 2d -
Europe wants to be part of the AI race against China and the U.S. — and shake off its anti-innovation image
Europe is looking to be a part of the conversation around AI leadership and innovation that has so far been dominated by the U.S. and China.CNBC - Feb. 12
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