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EngadgetAmazon is holding a devices event on February 26
Amazon looks set to reveal some new devices at an event later this month. Details are scant, but the company may finally be ready to reveal more about its next-gen Alexa.
- Associated Press
The Latest: Trump challenges bedrocks of American democracy
When Elon Musk debuted the Department of Government Efficiency recently at the Capitol, House Speaker Mike Johnson enthusiastically predicted the coming Trump administration would bring “a lot of change around here.” Three weeks in, the change President Donald Trump has brought is a disruption of the federal government on an unprecedented scale, dismantling longstanding programs, sparking widespread public outcry and challenging the very role of Congress to create the nation’s laws and pay its bills. Government workers are being pushed to resign.
- Reuters
Google says commercial quantum computing applications arriving within five years
Google aims to release commercial quantum computing applications within five years, Google's head of quantum told Reuters on Wednesday, in a challenge to Nvidia's predictions of a 20-year wait. "We’re optimistic that within five years we’ll see real-world applications that are possible only on quantum computers," founder and lead of Google Quantum AI Hartmut Neven said in a statement. Real-world applications Google has discussed are related to materials science - applications such as building superior batteries for electric cars - creating new drugs and potentially new energy alternatives.
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These 'extremely comfy' earbuds have 'amazing' sound — and they're 69% off on Amazon
Shoppers say these Monster earbuds "exceed expectations" — and they're $90 off.
- Yahoo News
2 men charged in NYC with running a fencing operation for South American theft groups targeting pro athletes
Prosecutors say one of the men arrested Tuesday was working with a crew alleged to be behind the December burglary at the home of Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow.
- Reuters
Portugal's central bank chief positive on Novo Banco IPO, urges caution on M&A
Novo Banco's planned initial public offering would be beneficial for the Portuguese banking sector, Bank of Portugal Governor Mario Centeno said on Wednesday, but he urged a cautious approach to any further acquisitions or consolidation. Novo Banco was created in 2014 as a result of a government bailout of collapsed Banco Espirito Santo. U.S. fund Lone Star owns a 75% stake, with Portugal's resolution fund and the state holding the rest.
- Yahoo News UK
'Point of no return' collapse of Atlantic current could see UK temperatures plummet
Renowned climate scientist Professor James Hansen has warned that current warming targets are "dead" and the UK could be facing much colder temperatures.
- BBC
Race to beat Trump tariffs sends US imports soaring
The value of goods brought into the US jumped 4% from November to December, official figures show.
- Associated Press
Workday lays off 1,750 employees, or about 8.5% of its workforce
Workday is cutting about 1,750 jobs, or 8.5% of its workforce. In a Wednesday memo to employees, published in a securities filing, Workday CEO Carl Eschenbach said the layoffs were necessary for ongoing growth efforts at the company — including a particular focus on artificial intelligence investments. “As we start our new fiscal year, we’re at a pivotal moment,” Eschenbach wrote.
- The Canadian Press
LA neighbors have vastly different post-wildfire rebuilding options due to insurance crisis
Before a wildfire ravaged their street in northwest Altadena, Louise Hamlin and Chris Wilson lived next door to each other in nearly identical houses.
- WWD
Queen Rania of Jordan Plays With Proportions in Voluminous Max Mara Skirt for Rome Visit Alongside Italy’s First Lady Laura Mattarella
The royal attended the World’s Summit on Children’s Rights at the Vatican on Monday.
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Postecoglou says new Spurs signings Danso and Tel available for Liverpool clash
Tottenham will have Kevin Danso and Mathys Tel available for Thursday’s Carabao Cup semi-final second leg at Liverpool but Ange Postecoglou has revealed Micky van de Ven is set to miss out.
- Sky News
Swedish gunman appears to have shot himself, police say - but motive still unclear
The gunman who killed 10 people in a mass shooting in Sweden appears to have shot himself, police have said. The attack at an adult education centre on Tuesday was described by the country's prime minister as the worst mass shooting in Sweden's history. Swedish media have named the attacker as Rickard Andersson, 35.
- Evening Standard
Celebrity Big Brother 2025: Who are the rumoured contestants?
Here’s when the upcoming ITV reality series, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, is set to begin and its rumoured housemates
- Reuters
US Senate panel investigates whether banks, regulators deny services on political grounds
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. banks and their regulators were scrutinized on Wednesday by lawmakers as they examined claims that they deny services to particular industries or political groups. The Senate Banking Committee held a hearing on what is commonly referred to as debanking, hearing testimony from subject matter experts and business owners who claim they were unfairly denied access to banking products. Republicans trained much of their ire toward regulators, who argued opaque and restrictive rules and oversight discouraged some banking activity for industries such as firearms manufacturers and cryptocurrency firms.
- Reuters
Karman Holdings seeks up to $2.6 billion valuation in US IPO
(Reuters) -Karman Holdings, backed by Trive Capital, said on Wednesday that it is targeting a valuation of up to $2.6 billion in its New York initial public offering as the defense and space systems maker looks to take advantage of an expanding market. Karman develops payload protection and propulsion systems for defense and space programs for the Department of Defense and space sector initiatives.
- INSIDER
Sam's Club CEO says serving all of America is 'the definition of being inclusive'
As companies including Walmart walk back or soften their DEI policies, Sam's Club's CEO says "openness" and "connection" remain important.
- Insider Monkey
Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW) Uncovers Critical Security Risks in Chinese AI Model DeepSeek
We recently compiled a list of the 12 High Flying AI Stocks This Week. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:PANW) stands against the other high flying AI stocks. In the artificial intelligence world, the spotlight will be shifting to France next week as the world […]
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Amandaland star Lucy Punch's secret home anguish revealed
Motherland actress Lucy Punch is back on our screens starring in Amandaland – discover her behind-the-scenes home anguish
- Reuters
Trump administration to target transgender women in sports
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Trump administration will take a series of actions on Wednesday targeting the participation of transgender girls and women in school sports, a White House official said. U.S. President Donald Trump will sign an executive order directing federal agencies, including the Department of Justice and Department of Education, to interpret Title IX, a law that bars sex discrimination in federally funded education programs, as prohibiting the participation of transgender girls and women in female sports, the official said.