CFPB employees received an email on Sunday telling them not to come into the office next week.Workers in DC were instructed to work remotely until further notice.CFPB's new acting director, Russell Vought, halted the agency's work on Saturday.A key federal consumer watchdog might be the next target of President Donald Trump's cost-cutting agenda.On Sunday, employees at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau received an email from Adam Martinez, the agency's chief operating officer, telling DC-based employees to work remotely next week."The DC Headquarters Building will be closed this week (2/10-2/14). Employees and contractors are to work remotely unless instructed otherwise from our Acting Director or his designee," the email, viewed by Business Insider, said.It's unclear when, if at all, the DC headquarters will reopen. The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment from BI.Trump fired Rohit Chopra, the CFPB director under former President Joe Biden, on February 1. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent took on the role of acting director of the agency up until Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought took over the role on Saturday night.The CFPB was established in 2011 to protect consumers from financial crises. It's taken enforcement and oversight actions on big banks and lenders, returning billions of dollars to consumers. Vought ordered employees to stop nearly all of the agency's work in an email on Saturday, including its supervisory activities that ensure companies are complying with the law.A CFPB employee told BI that the order caused nearly all of the agency's ongoing work to stop.Vought also wrote in a post on X on Saturday that the CFPB "will not be taking its next draw of unappropriated funding because it is not 'reasonably necessary' to carry out its duties."The CFPB receives its funding from the Federal Reserve rather than through Congress' annual appropriations process, which has been criticized by many GOP lawmakers who have said Congress should oversee the agency's funding."This spigot, long contributing to CFPB's unaccountability, is now being turned off," Vought said.Adam Rust, director of financial services at the nonprofit Consumer Federation of America, previously told BI that shutting down the CFPB would have "real ramifications for people's pocketbooks." The agency had rules to cap overdraft fees and remove medical debt from credit reports, which are now suspended.Elon Musk, the leader of Trump's DOGE commission tasked with slashing government waste, has targeted a range of agencies over the past two weeks. A federal judge temporarily blocked Trump's administration from placing over 2,000 USAID workers on paid leave as the administration took steps to shut down the agency."CFPB RIP," Musk wrote on X last week.Got a tip? Contact this reporter securely on Signal at asheffey.97 or email her at asheffey@businessinsider.com.

Satya Nadella, Microsoft CEO Jason Redmond / AFP/ Getty Images The Microsoft CEO was part of a consortium of 11 tech executives who agreed to a reported 145 million (roughly $180 million) deal for a 49% stake in The Hundred's London Spirit team.It's not the first time Nadella has put money into the sport. He was among the lead investors in the US's Major League Cricket and co-owns the league's Seattle Orcas team.Speaking ahead of the 2024 T20 Cricket World Cup, Nadella told Bloomberg that cricket was a "big deal" for him."I love the sport, and I'm glad that it's now being played even in the United States," he said.Sundar Pichai, Google CEO Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Pichai was another member of the elite consortium that made headlines with its investment in the Spirit.The Google exec is also a long-time fan of the sport and has said he dreamed of being a cricketer when he was growing up. In an interview with the BBC in 2021, he put his skills to the test and took up both bat and ball against the outlet's Amol Rajan on the Google campus.Shantanu Narayen, Adobe CEO Brendan McDermid/Reuters Like Nadella, Narayen was a member of the tech consortium and also previously invested in Major League Cricket. He is part of the MLC's San Francisco Unicorn team, which is owned by Rocketship.vc partners Venky Harinarayan and Anand Rajaraman.Speaking with CNBC-TV18 in June, Narayen said he was continuing to try to build the sport in the US."The question is how do you encourage that farm system?" he said. "Whether it's Satya or me, we love cricket, and we'll continue to champion it."Nikesh Arora, CEO of Palo Alto Networks KAZUHIRO NOGI/AFP via Getty Images Arora led the group that purchased the Spirit.In a post on LinkedIn following the deal, the CEO said he was excited to partner with Lord's known as "The Home of Cricket" and his fellow techies to support The Hundred."A strong passion for sports brings us all together, Cricket is the second most popular sport in the world. Time to put the hundreds on the map," he wrote.In an interview with The Times of London, Arora called it a "one-of-a-kind asset.""We might have paid higher than we thought but we were keen to get the asset and I talked to many of my passionate consortium members and we all figured we'd keep stretching until it became uncomfortable," he added.The consortium also includes Indian media tycoon Satyan Gajwani and Sequoia's Jim Goetz, per Arora.India's billionaire Ambani familyMukesh Ambani with his wife Nita Ambani and their son Anant Ambani. Reliance Industries/Handout via REUTERS Mukesh Ambani, the chairman of the multinational conglomerate Reliance Industries, is India's richest person, with a net worth of nearly $90 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.His company reportedly purchased a 49% stake in the Oval Invincibles team worth 60 million (around $74 million).Reliance Industries also owns the Indian Premier League's Mumbai Indians, one of the league's most successful franchises.The Ambani's cricket empire also includes the MLC's MI New York team, which won the first edition of the competition.Egon Durban, co-CEO of Silver Lake Partners Silver Lake Durban, co-CEO of the tech-focused private equity firm Silver Lake, was also part of Arora's tech consortium.It's not Silver Lake's first foray into sports. In 2022, the company invested NZ$200 million (around $113 million as of today) in New Zealand Rugby Commercial, an entity that manages the commercial aspects of the All Blacks. Silver Lake increased its stake in NZR Commercial from 5.71% to 7.5% in 2023.NFL legend Tom Brady Nic Antaya/UFL/Getty Outside tech execs and billionaires, Tom Brady-backed investment firm Knighthead Capital Management was announced this week as the preferred private investor for a minority stake in another Hundred team, the Birmingham Phoenix.Subject to the deal's completion, Knighthead will acquire a 49% stake in the team, at a reported value of 40 million (almost $50 million).The former New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback entered into a partnership with the company in 2023 to become a minority owner of Birmingham City Football Club.

The second season ofSeverancehas had some big moments, and the newest episode treated viewers to a pretty big reveal. Youve got questions, and creator Dan Ericksondidnt answer them in a recent interview so much as he did offer small teases on how this affects what comes next, and the why behind one particular moment that took on a new meaning by the end. Episode four, Woes Hollow, ends with the MDR crew discovering Hellys actually been by her Outie, Helena Eagan, since they reunited in the season premiere. Then, because he tortured Helena/Helly to learn that information, Irving B. was fired for attempted collegial murder and reverted to hisOutie by Lumon. Speaking to TVLine, Erickson said both events would definitely change the dynamic for the rest of the season. For the Innies, he noted changes like Mark and Dylan forming new relationshipsin Dylans case, with his Outie wife Gretchenlet them feel like they were starting to move back towards a more peaceful status quo. All of sudden, now everything that we thought was true from the last four episodes was sort of based on a lie. Its pretty devastating to all the characters. As the gang reels from that, theres also the matter of Mark S. and Helena having sex the night prior to everything with Irving. At the time, Mark was under the impression Helena was Helly, so this raises some questions about consent. Severance is already about bodily autonomy, and he felt it was worth exploring since this is a show where peoples bodies can sort of be off doing things without their minds being there and present. What are all of the implications of that? According to Erickson, this wasnt something they wanted to shy away from, but it wasnt done for the sake of it, and he said the writers talked quite extensively when writing the scene beforehand. Erickson went on to share his thoughts on how both Mark and Helly are victims here. In Marks case, he thought he was with one person when in reality, he was with someone else. Meanwhile, Helly is now in a situation the creator could only describe as troubling, knowing that something like this has happened without you mentally being there. According to TVLine, an upcoming episode will touch on the characters thoughts on what happened in greater detail. For now, audiences will have to keep watchingSeverance, and check out its stars thoughts on the episodes events. Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, whats next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.

Roborock is one of the worlds most renowned robot vacuum brands, and this year, it has stolen the spotlight at CES 2025 with its groundbreaking Saros series.With 10 million units sold globally, Roborock continues to push the boundaries of innovation in the smart home cleaning sector. The companys newly introduced AI-boosted Saros line (including the upcoming Saros Z70 with its robotic arm) has established Roborock as a pioneer in the industry.Leading the charge are the Saros 10 and Saros 10R, two models which are likely to become the years best-sellers and the most consumer-oriented offerings in the lineup. Available from February 10th at $1,599 each through the official store (with a $200 launch discount), owning a Saros 10 is comparable to having the latest iPhone in your home cleaning arsenal a premium device that signals youre at the forefront of smart home technology.See the Saros 10R at Roborock.comSee the Saros 10 at Roborock.comSaros 10R, Next-Gen AI-Powered Robot VacuumThe Saros 10R stands out as Roborocks crowning achievement in technological innovation, and it is ideal for homes with complex layouts and numerous floor obstacles.This ultra-slim model at just 3.14-inches (or 7.98cm) thick is powered by the next-generation AI-driven StarSight Autonomous System 2.0. This system integrates dual-light 3D Time-of-Flight technology and RGB cameras for unparalleled 3D mapping and obstacle detection. With a sampling frequency 21 times higher than traditional LDS systems, the Saros 10R achieves precise navigation and can identify up to 108 different obstacles, including socks or cables.The Saros 10R also features the innovative VertiBeam Lateral Obstacle Avoidance technology. This adds a wide vertical laser to its forward-facing laser which expands the robots field of vision and improves its ability to navigate around unfolded cables and irregular surfaces.See the Saros 10R at Roborock.comThe Saros 10Rs cleaning prowess is also very impressive, boasting 19,000 Pa of suction power and a dual anti-tangle system. Its AdaptiLift Chassis can adjust height by 10mm so that it can tackle various carpet types and thresholds up to 4cm. The dual spinning mops can lift up to 2.2cm for hygienic cleaning without dragging dirt across clean surfaces.The Saros 10R is available in two options, with or without a refill and drainage system RoborockSaros 10, the Upgraded S8 MaxV UltraWhile the Saros 10R leads in AI and navigation, the Saros 10 excels as a deep-cleaning expert and it is particularly suited for large homes with demanding cleaning needs.It introduces Roborocks first RetractSense Navigation System which combines a retractable LDS module with an upward Time-of-Flight sensor so that it can clean under low furniture (like the Saros 10R; it also boasts an ultra-thin 3.14-inch design) while maintaining exceptional mapping capabilities.The ultra-thin design of the Saros 10 RoborockThe Saros 10 boasts an impressive 22,000Pa of suction power which makes it a powerhouse in debris removal. Its VibraRise 4.0 mopping system features dual sonic vibrating zones at 4,000 times per minute for superior stain removal and floor cleaning. The Zero Tangle technology includes a DuoDivide Main Brush and FlexiArm Riser Side Brush and prevents hair tangling and directs debris into the dustbin.See the Saros 10 at Roborock.comWhile the Saros 10 and Saros 10R each have their unique strengths, these Roborock flagships share some impressive features: Both models come with advanced docking stations offering 80C hot water mop washing, auto mop removal, and 2.5-hour fast charging. Both also leverage the latest Roborock app with AI-powered map customization, and theyre compatible with voice activation platforms (Rocky, Alexa, Siri and Google) for a great integrated approach to smart home cleaning technology.Your Ideal MatchBoth models showcase Roborocks commitment to innovation and user-centric design. Whether you opt for the AI-driven prowess of the Saros 10R or the deep-cleaning expertise of the Saros 10, youre investing in an advanced cleaning solution that will revolutionize your home maintenance routine.Now, imagine youre standing in front of a store display, faced with the choice between these two cleaning options. You might be wondering, Which one should I take home? The Saros 10R is the perfect companion for users with complex home layouts. The Saros 10, on the other hand, is the go-to choice if youre prioritizing deep cleaning performance in larger homes.With Roborocks Saros 10 and Saros 10R priced at $1,599 and offering a tempting $200 launch discount, you now have the perfect opportunity to step into the world of premium robotic vacuums and experience the absolute best cleaning technology currently available on the market.See the Saros 10R at Roborock.comSee the Saros 10 at Roborock.com

Six55 Detroit Mixed-Use Residential Building / ISA - Interface Studio ArchitectsSave this picture! Jason KeenArchitects: ISA - Interface Studio ArchitectsAreaArea of this architecture projectArea:37000 mYearCompletion year of this architecture project Year: 2023 PhotographsPhotographs:Jason KeenMore SpecsLess SpecsSave this picture!Text description provided by the architects. Mining Midtown - Detroit's Midtown neighborhood features modest mid-rise apartment buildings in much of its intact urban fabric. Set back from the street with large front yards and distinctive recessed porches on multiple levels, these existing models of mid-scale density within the Willis-Selden Local Historic District served as inspiration for the design approach at Six55 Detroit.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Super Porch - The required front yard setback created an opportunity for an expanded and activated public streetscape. The facade reinvents the historic superporch as an enhanced social streetscape amenity. Meeting the ground with a small cafe and landscaped yard, the folded planes create facade depth while maximizing views and providing unique outdoor balconies for units facing West Willis. The common roof deck is situated overlooking the streetscape, creating a connected experience for residents as well as passersby.Save this picture!Cut and Fold - The folded front acknowledges the building's existing neighbors, bending in from larger buildings to one side, and out to align with a smaller Victorian house on the other. Adjusting to its surroundings, the facade geometry frames the building's entry lobby and activates the front yard setback as a landscaped extension of the pedestrian life of the street.Save this picture!Diverse Mix - The project's mix of residential unit typologies appeals to a diverse range of needs, budgets, and lifestyles. The program includes 36 compact apartments above a modestly scaled ground floor commercial space and parking lot. A total of 9 studios, 18 one-bedroom, and 9 two-bedroom units occupy the C-shaped structure, with 25 parking spaces below.Save this picture!Heavy Metal - Textured metal cladding pays homage to Detroit's history of metal fabrication and industrial production with a mix of standing seam and corrugated metal with panels of varying widths offset by bright orange accents highlighting the inset superporch.Save this picture!Project gallerySee allShow lessProject locationAddress:Detroit, United StatesLocation to be used only as a reference. It could indicate city/country but not exact address.About this officePublished on February 09, 2025Cite: "Six55 Detroit Mixed-Use Residential Building / ISA - Interface Studio Architects" 09 Feb 2025. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1026308/six55-detroit-isa-interface-studio-architects&gt ISSN 0719-8884Save!ArchDaily?You've started following your first account!Did you know?You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.Go to my stream

Although each mainline Persona game is largely standalone, the one major throughline for the series is the Velvet Room where players go to unlock new Personas. The Velvet Room's proprietor, Igor, has stayed the same throughout the Persona series, but his attendants, along with the room design itself, have differed between entries. As such, it's likely that Persona 6 will have a new incarnation of the Velvet Room, but it's unclear what form this incarnation will take.

Over the years, Minecraft's growing assortment of biomes has added incredible diversity to its endless, procedurally generated world. With each new area introduced, Mojang's sandbox also benefits from new creatures, materials, and items for its creative players to experiment with. As a result of this steady pace of improvement, Minecraft players are constantly dreaming up ideas for future additions.

The Caesars Superdome will host Super Bowl LIX on Sunday, February 9. Here's how to tune in to the big game! (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) Chris Graythen via Getty Images The big day has arrived, and Super Bowl LIX is imminent. The Kansas City Chiefs are shooting for an unprecedented (for the NFL) third championship win in a row, while the Philadelphia Eagles are looking to play the spoiler and avenge their narrow 38-35 loss to the Chiefs in the 2023 Super Bowl. The kickoff for the big game will be today Sunday, February 9 at 6:30PM ET at Caesars Superdome. It's the eighth time the storied New Orleans venue has hosted. The Kendrick Lamar, riding high on the five new Grammys he snagged just last Sunday, headlines the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show, where he'll be joined by SZA. Taylor Swift is expected to be at the game to cheer on beau Travis Kelce, but the cameras pointed at the luxury boxes will be splitting time between her and President Trump, who is also slated to attend the game in person. The championship game will be broadcast nationally on Fox this year and will be available on platforms like DirecTV Stream and Fubo. Looking for a free way to tune in? The Super Bowl will also be livestreamed on Tubi in 4K, no less! Heres everything you need to know about how to watch the Super Bowl. When is Super Bowl LIX? The 2025 Super Bowl will be held today Sunday, Feb. 9. What time does the Super Bowl start? Super Bowl LIX kicks off at 6:30PM ET/3:30PM PT, but the pregame show is already well underway. How to watch the Super Bowl live Super Bowl LIX is airing nationally on Fox and streaming live on Tubi. How to stream the Super Bowl for free this year Tubi is livestreaming Fox's coverage of the Super Bowl this year the first time the free platform has done so. It will also be available in the Fox Sports app on mobile platforms. Beyond that, you can also sign up for free trials of DirecTV Stream, Fubo, YouTube TV and Hulu + Live TV, each of which carry Fox in most locations. Two important caveats: Verify that your locality includes a Fox stream by inputting your ZIP code on their respective sites. And make sure to set a reminder to cancel before the trial subscription before you get billed if you don't want to keep these paid services. How to watch the 2025 Super Bowl without cable The Tubi option above is the easiest go-to starting point for free Super Bowl streaming but no one knows how the service will hold up under what's certain to be its most intensive influx of concurrent users. There are plenty of worthwhile backups, each of which offer more comprehensive options for cordcutters beyond the game itself say, watching SportsCenter on ESPN before or after the game. And most of our picks for best live TV streaming services offer free trials, so you can check them out risk-free. If you time it right, your free trial can include the Super Bowl broadcast, too. Where is the 2025 Super Bowl? The 2025 Super Bowl will be held at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. The venue has been host to seven previous Super Bowl games. Who is performing in the Super Bowl 59 halftime show? Kendrick Lamar is headlining Super Bowl LIX, with a guest appearance by SZA. Who is playing in the Super Bowl 2025? AFC champions the Kansas City Chiefs will play NFC champs the Philadelphia Eagles. More ways to watch Super Bowl LIX Thanks to the wide array of streaming options detailed above, you'll be able to watch the Super Bowl on nearly any current device with a screen. There are plenty of Super Bowl TV deals ahead of the game if you need to upgrade that aging 40-inch screen with the dead pixels in the corner. Live close to a broadcast tower of a Fox station? Attach a good old-fashioned over-the-air antenna (like the Channel Master linked above), and you can get the game for free. Have a fast Internet connection but don't have access to the latest and greatest streaming apps on your TV? For as little as $25 or less, a new Roku or Fire TV device will ensure that you have all of these apps (including Tubi). See our list of best streaming devices for the full range of options. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/streaming/how-to-watch-super-bowl-2025-on-tubi-for-free-chiefs-vs-eagles-214817888.html?src=rss

Samsung unveils the world's largest 75-inch color ePaper display at ISE 2025.

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