
Microsoft’s new RTO policy starts Feb. 23, bringing Seattle-area workers back 3 days a week
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Microsoft's Return-to-Office Mandate Kicks In Next Week: What It Means for Employees and Seattle's Tech Landscape
The countdown has officially begun. Microsoft's controversial return-to-office mandate, announced last September, is set to take…

eBay takes aim at Gen Z, buys Depop from Etsy for $1.2bn
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eBay Acquires Depop from Etsy in $1.2B Deal, Betting Big on Gen Z's Love for Second-Hand Fashion
In a strategic move that signals the explosive growth of the second-hand fashion market, eBay has announced its acquisition of Depop from Etsy…

Bitcoin, Ether Hold Strong as Trump Announces Additional Universal 10% Tariff
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Cryptocurrency Markets Defy Gravity as Trump's New 10% Global Tariff Lands—Bitcoin and Ethereum Hold Strong While Traders Stay Calm
In a dramatic twist of economic policy and digital asset resilience, cryptocurrency markets have shown surprising…

Pope Leo XIV tells priests not to use AI to write homilies or seek ‘likes’ on TikTok – OSV News
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Pope Leo XIV Issues Bold Directive: No AI in Sermons, No ‘Likes’ on TikTok
In a striking and unexpected move that has sent ripples across both the tech and religious communities, Pope Leo XIV has issued a firm directive prohibiting Catholic…

Nevada files lawsuit against Kalshi after federal appeals court stay denial
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Nevada Regulators Sue Kalshi Hours After Federal Appeals Court Denies Stay Request
In a high-stakes legal showdown that could reshape the future of prediction markets and sports betting regulation, Nevada gaming authorities have filed a civil…

US President Trump Raises Global Tariff Rate to 15%, Crypto Doesn’t Budge
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Trump Escalates Tariff War: Global Rates Jump to 15% as Crypto Markets Defy the Chaos
In a dramatic escalation of his ongoing trade war, President Donald Trump has announced a sharp increase in global tariff rates, raising them from 10% to…

Pontiro secures £357,500 to expand healthcare AI infrastructure
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Pontiro Secures £357,500 to Revolutionize Medical Imaging Data for AI Research
In a significant boost for healthcare innovation, Pontiro, a pioneering healthtech company dedicated to enabling the safe and compliant use of medical imaging…

Scientists Suggest That Igniting Oil Spills to Create Fire Tornadoes Might Actually Be Good for the Oceans
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Scientists Propose Using Fire Tornadoes to Clean Up Oil Spills—And It Might Actually Work
In a bold and unexpected twist in environmental science, researchers at Texas A&M University have proposed using massive fire tornadoes—yes,…

X updates paid partnerships policy banning gambling related promotions on platform
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X Cracks Down on Gambling Promotions: Paid Partnerships Policy Gets a Major Overhaul
In a sweeping policy update that's sending shockwaves through the creator economy and gambling industries alike, social media giant X (formerly Twitter) has…

Apple faces more pain as Trump's global import tariff grows from 10% to 15%
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Trump's Tariff Surge: Apple Braces for Impact as Global Import Tax Jumps to 15%
In a dramatic escalation of trade tensions, President Donald Trump has increased his global import tariff from 10% to 15%, barely 24 hours after the Supreme Court…
