Dharshini David Chief Economics Correspondent BBC President Trump’s sweeping set of tariffs are intended, in part, to protect American industries, raise money and – as we’ve seen – be used as a bargaining chip. The Republican has already imposed tariffs on imports from China, announced plans for a 25% duty on all steel and aluminium […]
Feb 10, 2025, 05:30 PM ET PHOENIX — Kevin Durant is still with the Phoenix Suns and ready to get back on the court after last week’s eventful trade deadline full of speculation that the franchise was open to dealing the 15-time All-Star. “It’s just part of the business,” Durant told reporters at practice Monday. […]
Cap table management firm Carta made headlines in 2020 when its former marketing VP Emily Kramer filed a lawsuit alleging gender discrimination and retaliation. That case was settled in 2023. But since then, Carta has settled two other lawsuits filed by women who worked at the firm and alleged sexual harassment and discrimination, legal filings […]
Jeff Bezos’ Fiancée Lauren Sánchez Shares Cryptic Message on “Turbulence” This Year Lauren Sánchez is primed for change. The 55-year-old—who has been engaged to billionaire Jeff Bezos since 2023—shared an inspirational message after alluding to difficulties she’s faced in recent weeks. “Some years start with turbulence,” she wrote in a Feb. 10 Instagram post alongside […]
The Monticello Dam spillway in Northern California was turned on for the first time on 4 February since 2019 due to high water levels in the manmade Lake Berryessa, according to the Solano County Water Agency. Its release system is known as a “glory-hole” style, as a result of the plughole-like effect as the water […]
Feb 10, 2025, 06:05 PM ET Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving has been added to the NBA’s All-Star roster as an injury replacement for his new teammate Anthony Davis. NBA commissioner Adam Silver made the selection; he also chose Hawks star Trae Young to replace injured Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo earlier Monday. Editor’s Picks 2 […]
Researchers from Microsoft and Carnegie Mellon University recently published a study looking at how using generative AI at work affects critical thinking skills. “Used improperly, technologies can and do result in the deterioration of cognitive faculties that ought to be preserved,” the paper states. When people rely on generative AI at work, their effort shifts […]
Katy Ling BBC Eye Investigations X Eden Knight took her own life in 2023 after returning to Saudi Arabia with lawyer Bader Alomair When a prominent Saudi trans woman posted her suicide note on X, her friends and followers were devastated. The note, viewed by millions, said a lawyer in the US – where she […]
Feb 10, 2025, 07:02 PM ET INDIANAPOLIS — Caitlin Clark stayed relatively quiet as the Indiana Fever embarked on a major offseason overhaul. Stephanie White took over as coach. Amber Cox became general manager. The construction of a new practice facility was announced. And then the franchise brought in WNBA champs DeWanna Bonner and Natasha […]
As if Elon Musk doesn’t have enough going on, a consortium of investors led by him announced plans Monday for what appears to be a hostile takeover of OpenAI. The investor group offered nearly $97.4 billion to buy all of OpenAI’s assets and is “prepared to consider matching or exceeding higher bids,” it said in […]