65 m. ago Forcing UK creatives to 'opt out' of AI training risks stifling new talent, report suggests

The UK government should resist allowing AI companies to scrape all copyrighted works unless the holder has actively "opted out," as it puts an unfair burden on up-and-coming creative talents who lack the skills and resources to meet legal requirements.

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71 m. ago How Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminum could hit you at the grocery store

U.S. tariffs could cause the prices of steel and aluminum cans to rise, an increase that may ultimately be passed on to consumers.

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72 m. ago MIT biologists discover a new type of control over RNA splicing

They identified proteins that influence splicing of about half of all human introns, allowing for more complex types of gene regulation.

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72 m. ago A military vet and a scientist were securing America's food system. Trump fired them

More than 10,000 federal employees who had yet to complete their probationary periods have been fired by the Trump administration, including those who work to protect American agriculture.

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72 m. ago Black farmers among those left in limbo amid federal funding freeze

The federal government has historically discriminated against Black farmers. The recent funding halt from the Trump administration presents yet another hurdle to those who have spent decades fighting for equity in farming.

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98 m. ago Department of Agriculture employee reacts after he was fired on Presidents Day

The money that the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, claims to be saving comes at a huge cost to the workers they're firing. NPR sat down with one federal employee fired on Presidents Day.

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1 hour ago Cost of securing events in New Orleans rises after deadly New Year's Day attack

Carnival season is in full swing in New Orleans. The cost of securing parades has become more expensive for organizers since the deadly New Year's Day attack on Bourbon Street that killed 14 people.

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1 hour ago The Damascus neighborhood of Syria's new leader celebrates his new role

The Damascus neighborhood of the man who has been leading Syria's new caretaker government celebrates his new role and reflects on the last 14 years of civil war.

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1 hour ago Texans raise hopes and concerns over Elon Musk's growing footprint in the state

For years, Elon Musk has been expanding his business empire in Texas. And that growing footprint is raising hopes and concerns among those who live in his path.

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1 hour ago This rare, intelligent species of crow is taking flight in Hawaii again

An endangered crow, found only in Hawaii, is flying free again. The alala has survived only in captivity after almost going extinct. Now, a small group has been returned to the forest of Maui. But its survival is not guaranteed – showing how hard it is to re-introduce species at the brink of extinction.

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1 hour ago Trump moves to stop congestion pricing tolls in New York City

The Trump administration is putting the brakes on New York City's toll congestion pricing program. The Transportation Department has revoked federal approval of the tolls, which began in January.

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1 hour ago In central Minnesota, racing enthusiasts take their vehicles to the ice

Take a frozen lake or river, add a car or motorcycle or snowmobile, and you get a thrilling moment for racing enthusiasts in central Minnesota.

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1 hour ago Labor Action Tracker: Work stoppages in '24 fewest since '21

The number of U.S. work stoppages decreased by 23.8% in 2024, compared to 2023, and the approximate number of workers decreased by 45.5%, according to the fourth annual Labor Action Tracker report.

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1 hour ago First known cookbook by a Black American woman gets new edition 160 years later

NPR's Neda Ulaby reports on the oldest cookbook by a Black American woman – that we know of – which is out in a brand new edition this month.

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2 h. ago Meghan Markle accused of copying Spanish coat of arms in ‘comedy of errors’ rebrand

Meghan Markle's lifestyle brand is facing major hiccups leading up to its launch. As Ever, originally known as American Riviera Orchard, will coincide with the release of "With Love, Meghan."

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3 h. ago Zac Posen’s big night out in San Francisco | by Saul Sugarman | Feb, 2025

Zac Posen’s big night out in San Francisco | by Saul Sugarman | Feb, 2025  thebolditalic

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3 h. ago Hamas releases the bodies of four Israeli hostages, including mother and young sons

Today's release is the first time Hamas has handed over the bodies of hostages during the war, although several have been recovered by Israeli forces in Gaza and returned to Israel.

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3 h. ago Oil little changed after report of rising US crude inventories

Oil little changed after report of rising US crude inventories  Reuters

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3 h. ago Indonesia industrial coal power plans undercut emissions pledge: report

Indonesia's planned expansion of "captive" coal plants used to power industry is threatening its pledge to cut CO2 emissions by 2030 and close all coal-fired plants by a decade later, said a report published Thursday.

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3 h. ago Australia seeks to turn failing steel plant into 'green' hub

A failing Australian metals plant will be transformed into a hub for making "green iron and steel", Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Thursday as the government stepped in with a billion-dollar rescue package.

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