WORLDOil in U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve falls below 300 million barrels, lowest since 1983U.S. presidents have increasingly ordered massive releases from the SPR in recent years.CNBC·1d ago
WORLDSocial media platforms still facing thousands of user addiction lawsuits after failed appealsPlatforms like Meta, TikTok, Snapchat, and Google are facing a long road of litigation.TechCrunch·1d ago
WORLDYouTube now requires creators to have twice as many watch hours to start earning moneyCreators who want to start earning on the platform will need at least 8,000 qualified watch hours over the past year or 20 million qualified Shorts views in the last 90 days.TechCrunch·1d ago
WORLDClicks’ Power Keyboard brings BlackBerry-style typing to any phone — with some compromisesClicks’ $99 Power Keyboard brings a customizable, slide-out physical keyboard to MagSafe and Qi2 smartphones, but its added heft can make larger phones awkward to use.TechCrunch·1d ago
WORLDBerkshire shares appear to be breaking out. Katie Stockton says it's a timely buying opportunityShares of the conglomerate look like a timely opportunity as investors search for high quality names in volatile times.CNBC·1d ago
WORLD'The Nerd Reich' tracks the 'unmasking of Silicon Valley's true politics'Journalist Gil Durán argues that a small circle of Silicon Valley billionaires and venture capitalists have concluded that democracy is in their way — and that they should be governing in its place.NPR·1d ago
WORLDWhat to expect from Google’s 2026 Pixel hardware launch eventIt's that time of year: On Wednesday, Google is set to host its annual Made by Google hardware launch event for Pixel gadgets. Google itself has already teased new slab-style and foldable Pixel smartphones, but leaks also indicate that the company could announce updated watches, a new color for famiThe Verge·1d ago
WORLDYouTube is making it harder to earn money on YouTubeStarting February 1st, 2027, creators who want to monetize their channel through YouTube's Partner Program (YPP) will need at least 1,000 subscribers and either 8,000 qualified watch hours over the past year, or 20 million qualified Shorts views in the last 90 days. That's a sizeable jump from YouTuThe Verge·1d ago
WORLDWill Wisconsin Voters Think Francesca Hong Is Too Radical? Here’s Where She Stands.The democratic socialist is the front-runner to win the Democratic primary for governor of Wisconsin on Tuesday.NY Times·1d ago
WORLDDespite Mideast wars, 20 million gather in Iraq for Shia pilgrimageDespite wars ranging across the Middle East, more than 20 million Shia pilgrims gather in Iraq shrine city for Arbaeen festivalNPR·1d ago
WORLDTaylor Farms recalls salsa, guacamole on salmonella outbreak, intensifying food-safety fearsTaylor Farms said on Sunday it was recalling prepared food items containing jalapenos from retailers, including Walmart, Kroger and Whole Foods in some states.CNBC·1d ago
WORLDRecord 230 people cross Channel in one small boatThe Home Office says it shows the "reckless and dangerous tactics" used by gangs "cramming ever greater numbers on to unseaworthy vessels".BBC News·1d ago
