Top stories today include a Trump administration probe into Nike over alleged DEI-related discrimination, Elon Musk’s proposal to move AI data centers into space amid a SpaceX–xAI tie-up, and Colossal Biosciences’ plan to build a frozen biovault for endangered and extinct species. Other headlines: the Supreme Court allowing California’s new congressional map, Ryan Routh’s life sentence for the 2024 assassination attempt on Trump, and a rare phantom jellyfish discovery off Argentina’s coast.
Musk’s Space Bet, Frozen Biovaults and Curling: Your Quick Daily Briefing
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Trump Administration Probes Nike: The Department of Labor (under the Trump administration) has opened an investigation into Nike over allegations that the company discriminated against White employees in connection with its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs.
Musk Eyes Space for AI Data Centers: Elon Musk says one way to dodge the constraints of building massive AI data centers on Earth is to place them in orbit. The announced tie-up between SpaceX and Musk’s AI firm xAI this week could accelerate plans to develop space-based infrastructure for compute and data storage.
Frozen Biovaults for Endangered Species: Colossal Biosciences is building a frozen biovault to preserve DNA and other biological material from endangered (and, in some cases, extinct) species — including projects that aim to bring back animals such as the woolly mammoth and Tasmanian tiger. Last year the company reported work using ancient DNA in an attempt to recreate the dire wolf.
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National Film Registry Additions: The Library of Congress added 25 films to the National Film Registry this year, including beloved titles such as The Big Chill and Before Sunrise.
Curling: Winter Olympics Crowd-Pleaser: Curling continues to capture global attention during the Winter Games. The sport’s combination of strategy, precision and dramatic stone slides makes it easy for viewers to get hooked.
Deep-Sea Discovery: Marine scientists off Argentina found a rare phantom jellyfish hundreds of feet below the surface. First described in 1899, individuals of the species can grow extraordinarily long — sometimes compared to the length of a school bus.
Legal And Political Headlines:
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- Attorney Departs Minnesota: A Justice Department attorney tied to the Trump administration left a Minnesota courtroom after telling a judge her job “sucks” amid a surge of immigration cases.
- Supreme Court Permits New Map: The U.S. Supreme Court allowed California to use a new congressional map that analysts say is favorable to Democrats.
- Life Sentence For Attempted Assassination: Ryan Routh was sentenced to life in prison for the 2024 attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a Florida golf course.
- Italian Fresco Investigation: Authorities in Rome opened an inquiry after complaints that a recently restored angel in a church bears a striking resemblance to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
Other Notable Items: Ten U.S. Senate races will help determine which party controls the chamber after the next election. Reports also detail African men who say they were deceived into fighting in Ukraine — leaving families traumatized.
Quiz Answer: Who owns The Washington Post? It’s Jeff Bezos, who purchased the newspaper in 2013.
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