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A proposed new agreement among sports leaders around the world on gender policy would be the first unified standard.listen to this article | 3 minutesinformationPublished February 7, 2026February 7, 2026Click here to share on social mediaShare 2shareThe International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced on Saturday that world sports leaders have reached agreement on new eligibility criteria for transgender athletes, with the new policy expected to be announced during the first half of this year.This is the first unified policy adopted by the IOC and international sports federations, and applies to major events in dozens of sports, including conventions and world championships.…
Volkswagen is one of three automakers expected to advertise during the 2026 Super Bowl.Provided by: VWDETROIT — Amid uncertainty over sales, tariffs and regulations in the U.S. auto industry, most automakers are on the sidelines advertising for this year’s Super Bowl.Automakers, historically the major buyers of advertising during the Big Game, have been inconsistent in their advertising during the Super Bowl in recent years, running only a handful of spots each year.”It’s definitely on the decline,” said Sean Mueller, CEO of advertising data company iSpot. “Car companies are tightening up and probably cutting budgets and it certainly reflects that. I…
New Yorker state lawmakers have introduced a bill that would suspend permits related to the construction and operation of new data centers for at least three years. The bill’s prospects are uncertain, but Wired reports that New York is at least the sixth state considering a moratorium on new data center construction. As technology companies plan to spend increasingly large amounts of money building AI infrastructure, both Democrats and Republicans have expressed concerns about the impact those data centers will have on surrounding communities. Research also points to a link between data centers and increased household electricity bills. Critics include…
Even Friday’s massive market snapback couldn’t erase all of the week’s damage. After several days of selling, the tech sector rallied, with the Nasdaq up more than 2% on Friday. Chipmakers Nvidia and Broadcom led the way with gains of 7.8% and 7.2%, respectively. The S&P 500 index rose nearly 2% at one point. Despite gains in the second half of the week, both indexes recorded declines this week. The Nasdaq fell 1.8% and the S&P 500 fell 0.1%. The story is different for the Dow Jones Industrial Average, which benefited from a rotation from growth stocks in software and…
The Super Bowl, American football’s biggest event, is scheduled to take place on Sunday at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots.This major sporting event is set to energize fans in both cities, with thousands flocking to the San Francisco Bay Area this year. Even those who can’t travel can expect to spend a lot of money on food, drinks, and viewing parties across the United States.Recommended stories list of 4 itemsend of listHistorically, the Super Bowl has been a huge economic boon for the host city. For the Bay Area, this event…
Jerusalem — The first week after the partial reopening of the Rafah border between Gaza and Egypt was marked by confusion and logistical hurdles, according to sources who spoke to CNN on condition of anonymity. The disruption has resulted in far fewer Palestinians crossing the Egypt-Gaza border than expected, nearly two years after Israel seized and sealed the border. When the partial reopening was announced last week, Israeli security officials told CNN that 150 Palestinians would be allowed to leave Gaza per day, while only 50 would be allowed to enter the country. However, even the details were unclear, with…
My Top 10 to Watch for Friday, February 6th 1. After three sessions in which the S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell sharply on a rotation of tech stocks, stocks were looking at an uptrend. Nasdaq futures rose this morning, despite heavy losses after Amazon’s earnings. Both indexes had their worst week since April 2025. 2. Bitcoin on Friday morning rebounded from overnight lows when the world’s largest cryptocurrency nearly fell below $60,000. Volatility in tech stocks and precious metals, especially silver, led to sell-offs and forced liquidations of exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Bitcoin hit an all-time high of over $126,000 in…
The Google LLC logo seen at Google Store Chelsea on November 17, 2021 in Manhattan, New York.Andrew Kelly Reuterover 900 google Workers signed an open letter condemning recent actions by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP), calling on tech giants to disclose their dealings with and divest from both agencies.The letter cited the recent ICE killings of Keith Porter, Renee Goode and Alex Preti, saying its employees were “appalled by the violence” and “horrified” by Google’s involvement in it.”Google is facilitating this campaign of surveillance, violence, and oppression,” the letter says. Additionally, it says…
January 2023: First date nervesIn August 2023, Kelsey posted footage of the beginning of their relationship and shared an old clip of herself on TikTok getting ready for their first official date on January 7, 2023. “Happy weekend,” she captioned the post, adding, “Video I sent to my best friend before my first date with Chase.” Kelsey modeled her outfit in the video to “How Do I Do This,” a song about going on a first date in years. “This is how I styled it with boots,” Kelsey said as she checked herself in a full-length mirror. She turned around…
Brian Mbeumo and Bruno Fernandes scored for United, while Spurs captain Christian Romero was red for a rough challenge.listen to this article | 4 minutesinformationManchester United benefited from Tottenham captain Cristian Romero’s red card with a 2-0 win at Old Trafford in the Premier League, extending their perfect start under manager Michael Carrick to four games.Goals from Brian Mbeumo and Bruno Fernandes on Saturday ended the Red Devils’ eight-game winless run against Spurs and cemented their place in the Premier League’s top four.Recommended stories list of 4 itemsend of listUnited are now within two points of third-placed Aston Villa and…