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Drone strikes hit Ukraine as Zelensky warns of Russian army build-up
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At the moment, humanity has all of its eggs in the planet Earth basket.The Hill - 3h -
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Online services for popular networks go down or suffer intermittent issues from time to time, and that's exactly what's going on now for Sony's PlayStation Network. On Friday evening, players began ...GameSpot - 5h -
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New Orleans’ Bourbon Street is blocked off to traffic in the run-up to Sunday's Super Bowl after a deadly New Year's Day attack left 14 people dead.NBC News - 6h -
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Why Are People Wearing Apple Watches on Their Ankles?
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7 Words Explain Why UPS Is Cutting Amazon Loose
UPS’s CEO says the company is cutting back its shipping for Amazon by 50 percent.Inc. - 11h -
If the UK has more renewable energy, why aren't bills coming down?
The government has pledged to reduce energy bills by using more renewables, but bills are currently rising.BBC News - 1d -
FireAid benefit show will keep streaming for another year
The broadcast of the FireAid benefit concert, which took place Jan. 30 at Inglewood's Intuit Dome and Kia Forum, will stay in circulation on multiple platforms.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Documentarian Alex Gibney Teams Up With a Google Billionaire
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Committee punts on Kash Patel vote as Democrats keep up the pressure
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Visual effects supervisor Pablo Helman is proud of his team's dazzling work but is quick to note that storytelling was at the heart of everything in the film, creating dynamic scenes that connect ...Los Angeles Times - 2d -
Joan Didion's diary of post-therapy notes is going to be published
Joan Didion's diary of post-therapy notes, addressed to her husband, John Gregory Dunne, is going to be published in 'Notes to John.'Los Angeles Times - 2d -
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This week, Trump shut down USAID. Here’s why China is cheering.
The U.S. decision to shut down USAID has been widely criticized as a strategic victory for China, allowing it to expand its economic and political dominance unchecked.The Hill - 7h -
Sanders if passed at 1: 'Why would I be mad?'
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Big Tech Keeps Its A.I. Data Center Spending Boom Alive
An apparent breakthrough in efficiency from the Chinese start-up did not make tech’s biggest companies question their extravagant spending on new data centers.The New York Times - 12h -
How Going to Commercial During the Super Bowl Works
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Judge Pauses Elements of Trump Plan to Shut Down U.S.A.I.D.
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Jackson scores 17 as VCU downs Dayton 73-68
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Super Bowl prices are down this year. StubHub explains why
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Stock market suffers weekly loss after Trump tariff jitters strike again
The U.S. stock market slumped Friday, with the S&P 500 giving up its weekly gain after investors fretted over reciprocal tariffs planned by President Donald Trump.MarketWatch - 21h -
As Trump and Musk Upend Washington, Congressional Phones Can’t Keep Up
In the three weeks since President Trump took office and gave Elon Musk free rein inside the federal government, millions of calls have poured in to members of Congress, jamming the system.The New York Times - 22h -
AEW CEO Tony Khan says he wants to keep company private to pass it down to his kids
AEW founder and co-owner Tony Khan says he wants to keep the league privately held so he can one day pass it down to his kids.CNBC - 1d -
After Attack, New Orleans Is Rattled but Ready for the ‘Biggest Show on Earth’
Officials scrutinized security plans for Super Bowl LIX after a deadly New Year’s Day terrorist attack on Bourbon Street stoked fears about safety.The New York Times - 1d -
The Imagine Dragons Starfield Song Will Beam From Moon To Earth This Month
Bethesda's partnership with the band Imagine Dragons adds another layer with a forthcoming real-world space launch, as the Starfield song, "Children of Sky (A Starfield Song)," will be ...GameSpot - 1d -
Why Trump wants an American sovereign wealth fund
The US does not really need a state investment vehicle — it is one alreadyFinancial Times - 1d -
Breaking down Knicks’ trade deadline decisions
The NBA’s Trade Deadline brought major fireworks across the league, with numerous current and former All-Stars switching teams, while the Knicks mostly stood pat after making all of their ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Why a Super Bowl Viewership Record Could Be on the Horizon
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The Treble to the periphery - what's going on with Jack Grealish?
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We go back to where it all began - Brexitcast
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To Keep Aid Coming, Ukraine Appeals to Trump Allies: Conservative Christians
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Guatemala strikes deal with Rubio to accept migrants from other countries deported from the US
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Meet the woman keeping the adorable pups happy at this year's 'Puppy Bowl'
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The Physics That Keeps a Crowd From Becoming a Stampede
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