Marco Rubio bans Calibri font at State Department for being too DEI
Calibri, which could make documents easier to read for the vision impaired, was apparently installed in 2023 by the department’s then-DEI office.
The Download: squeezing more metal out of aging mines, and AI’s truth crisis
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Microbes could extract the metal needed for cleantech In a pine forest on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, the only active nickel mine in the US is nearing the end of its life. At a…
YouTube TV to launch genre-based subscription plans in 2026
The new packages will give consumers more flexibility over the content that they want to pay for.
Reddit is testing verification badges
Verified users will actually be notable figures, not just people who paid for the checkmark.
This Overlooked Strategy Will Give You a Significant Edge Over Your Competitors
While competitors treat data recovery as a cost center, forward-thinking executives are transforming it into a strategic weapon.
Why the CEO of a $1 Billion Startup Rejects Silicon Valley’s Hustle Culture: ‘People Are Rushing Too Much’
Karri Saarinen has prioritized work-life balance while building Linear, a $1.25 billion company.
What My 75-Year-Old Bagel Shop Can Teach You About Building Trust and Community
As an entrepreneur, when you know why you show up each day, growth always feels steady and purposeful.
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Turn simple ideas into AI-optimized prompts.
SpaceX Is Ready to Launch the Biggest IPO Ever in 2026
Elon Musk’s rocket company is reportedly aiming to go public at a $1.5 trillion valuation, which would set a new IPO record.
Google is testing AI-powered article overviews on select publications’ Google News pages
Google is testing AI-powered article overviews on participating publications’ Google News pages as part of a new pilot program, the search giant announced on Wednesday. News publishers participating in the pilot program include Der Spiegel, El País, Folha, Infobae, Kompas, The Guardian, The Times of India, The Washington Examiner, and The Washington Post, among others. […]
Amazon changes how copyright protection is applied to Kindle Direct’s self-published ebooks
Amazon says its Kindle Direct DRM-free titles will be available as PDFs and EPUB files going forward.