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OpenAI is negotiating with the U.S. government, Sam Altman tells staff
February 28, 2026
OpenAI is negotiating with the U.S. government, Sam Altman tells staff
Sam Altman told OpenAI employees at an all-hands meeting on Friday afternoon that a potential agreement is emerging with the…
After the Snow Day, the Sick Day: One in 6 New York City teachers called out of work on Tuesday
February 25, 2026
After the Snow Day, the Sick Day: One in 6 New York City teachers called out of work on Tuesday
Millions across the northeastern United States on Tuesday contended with treks to school and work as they dug out from…
NASA delays moon mission to fix rocket, rules out March launch
February 22, 2026
NASA delays moon mission to fix rocket, rules out March launch
NASA is preparing to remove its massive moon rocket from its launchpad to fix a technical issue, delaying the agency’s much-anticipated mission…
Retail billionaire Les Wexner says Jeffrey Epstein ‘duped’ him: ‘I was naive, foolish, and gullible’
February 19, 2026
Retail billionaire Les Wexner says Jeffrey Epstein ‘duped’ him: ‘I was naive, foolish, and gullible’
The billionaire behind the retail empire that once blanketed shopping malls with names such as Victoria’s Secret and Abercrombie &…
OpenAI hires OpenClaw AI agent developer Peter Steinberg
February 16, 2026
OpenAI hires OpenClaw AI agent developer Peter Steinberg
Peter Steinberger, creator of popular open-source artificial intelligence program OpenClaw, will be joining OpenAI Inc. to help bolster the ChatGPT…
Crypto lender BlockFills suspends withdrawals for clients in latest blow to the blockchain sector
February 13, 2026
Crypto lender BlockFills suspends withdrawals for clients in latest blow to the blockchain sector
BlockFills, a crypto trading platform, will temporarily prohibit customers from depositing and withdrawing funds. It is the latest sign of…
Lindsey Vonn’s big crash is the moment millennial nostalgia hit its limit
February 10, 2026
Lindsey Vonn’s big crash is the moment millennial nostalgia hit its limit
Lindsey Vonn’s latest Olympic run was supposed to be a final, defiant chapter in a career built on risk, pain,…
U.S. births dropped last year, offsetting 2024’s increase and dashing hopes for an uptrend
February 7, 2026
U.S. births dropped last year, offsetting 2024’s increase and dashing hopes for an uptrend
U.S. births fell a little in 2025, according to newly posted provisional data. Slightly over 3.6 million births have been…
Amazon AWS CEO Matt Garman pushes back against Elon Musk’s space data centers plan
February 4, 2026
Amazon AWS CEO Matt Garman pushes back against Elon Musk’s space data centers plan
Amazon has more than 900 data centers spread across the planet. And if you ask Matt Garman, the CEO of…
Nvidia CEO signals investment in OpenAI round may be largest yet
February 1, 2026
Nvidia CEO signals investment in OpenAI round may be largest yet
Nvidia Corp. Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang said the company will be participating in OpenAI’s latest funding round, describing it…