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CNBC Feb 16

Highly successful people 'demand more respect' when they use these phrases, says career expert

"The language you use could be standing between you and what you want," writes career expert Erin McGoff. These small changes can make a big...

MIT Technology Review Feb 16

Tuning into the future of collaboration 

When work went remote, the sound of business changed. What began as a scramble to make home offices functional has evolved into a revolution in...

Futurism Feb 16

Prediction Markets Are Sucking Huge Numbers of Young People Into Gambling

Gambling has taken over the country. But it’s not just sports betting that’s emptying wallets. Now, the rise of prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi...

Discover Magazine Feb 16

Drugs Behind Ozempic and Wegovy Are Being Repurposed — Here Are 5 Others

Learn more about modern pharmaceuticals and how sometimes they are able to treat more than one type of illness. 

The Verge Tech Feb 16

Let’s talk about Ring, lost dogs, and the surveillance state

Today, let’s talk about the camera company Ring, lost dogs, and the surveillance state.  You probably saw this ad during the Super Bowl a couple...

The Hill Feb 16

Donald Trump and the disgrace of Presidents Day

Presidents' Day has become a reminder of the stark contrast between past presidents and the current one, Donald Trump, who has treated truth and civility...

Politico Europe Feb 16

‘Golden age’: Rubio praises Orbán ahead of Hungary election

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in Budapest Monday and declared a “golden age” in bilateral relations as Hungary...

The Hill Feb 16

Homan: ‘Small’ security force staying in Minnesota

White House border czar Tom Homan said Sunday that a “small” security force is set to stay in Minnesota after announcing last week that Trump...

Popular Science Feb 16

75+ Presidents’ Day mattress deals that could finally fix your sleep

I’m not actually sure why Presidents’ Day serves as base camp for great mattress deals, but it’s true. If you want to upgrade your sleeping...

Engadget Feb 16

Apple's next event is set for March 4

Apple has lined up its first event of the year. The company has invited members of the press to an “Apple Experience” that’s taking place...

Al Jazeera Feb 16

Australian ISIL relatives sent back to Syria’s Roj camp after release

Thirty-four people returned due to a coordination problem with Damascus expected to be resolved Monday, officials say.

Electronics Weekly Feb 16

MatrixSpace Fusion 360 eyes unified view for counter-drone awareness

MatrixSpace is widening its portable drone detection portfolio with the launch of MatrixSpace Fusion 360. The system looks to fuse radar, optical, and RF/Remote ID...

Medical Xpress Feb 16

Pregnancy and pre-eclampsia: Is aspirin the answer for everyone?

A new study has ignited the debate over whether every pregnant woman should take low-dose aspirin.

EUR-Lex Commission Proposals Feb 16

CELEX:52026PC0090: Proposal for a COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING DECISION amending the Implementing Decision of 29 October 2021 on the approval of the assessment of the recovery and resilience plan for Estonia

AppleInsider Feb 16

Apple is having an event on March 4, maybe for iPhone 17e & M5 MacBook Pro

It's not clear yet what this is for, but Apple is having an invite-only event not at Apple Park, but instead a joint event in...

Euronews Feb 16

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano spews lava hundreds of meters into the air as it erupts again

A large volcano in Hawaii began erupting on Sunday afternoon, sending fiery fountains of lava and hot ash high into the sky. The US Geological...

Bloomberg Feb 16

Hapag-Lloyd to Buy Competitor Zim in $4.2 Billion Deal

Hapag-Lloyd AG is buying Israel’s Zim Integrated Shipping Services Ltd as the German shipping company aims to grow in size and bolster its presence in...

Medical Xpress Feb 16

Runners, flat shoes or barefoot—what should I wear to lift weights?

If you go to the gym often, you might have been told you shouldn't lift weights in runners. The common belief is it is bad...

Engadget Feb 16

Presidents' Day sales 2026 are live: The best tech deals up to 43 percent off to shop from Apple, Samsung, Anker and others

Presidents’ Day is a great time to buy appliances, mattresses and furniture as they are often on sale for the holiday. Tech also gets discounted...

Hacker News Feb 16

iOS 27 'Rave' Update to Clean Up Code, Could Boost Battery Life

Article URL: https://www.macrumors.com/2026/02/16/apple-plans-snow-leopard-cleanup-ios-27/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47035718 Points: 80 # Comments: 50

The Guardian World Feb 16

Cyprus appeals to residents to cut water use by two minutes a day amid drought

Island’s reservoirs hit record lows even before tourist season starts as Cypriots are warned ‘every drop counts’Europe live – latest updatesAuthorities in Cyprus have urged...

Al Jazeera Feb 16

UN staffers back Francesca Albanese, condemn European ministers for attacks

United Staff for Gaza, group of UN staffers, backs the special rapporteur after pro-Israel NGO floats disinformation.

The Guardian World Feb 16

Australian women and children sent back to Syrian detention camp after initial release

The group of 34 – families of dead or jailed extremists – were prevented from returning to Australia by ‘poor coordination’ with DamascusGet our breaking...

Hacker News Feb 16

UK Discord users were part of a Peter Thiel-linked data collection experiment

Article URL: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/good-news-uk-discord-users-were-part-of-a-peter-thiel-linked-data-collection-experiment Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47035679 Points: 66 # Comments: 5