Luxury Real Estate Brokers Indicted on Sex Trafficking Charges in New York

What Is Lorazepam? The Drug From ‘The White Lotus’ Carries Real Risks

Prescription drugs like lorazepam — used to treat anxiety, panic attacks and sleep disorders — play a role in popular TV shows like “The White Lotus” and “The Pitt.”

The New York Times - 1d

Real Madrid squeeze past Atlético after VAR intervenes in penalty shootout

The thorn that Carlo Ancelotti said was wedged in Atlético Madrid’s side remains buried in their flesh, deeper and more painful than ever before, never to be removed. For a sixth time they faced ...

The Guardian - 1d

Chuck Schumer is in a real shutdown mess. Can he lead Democrats out of it?

Despite pressure from the left to hold firm, some Democratic senators seem headed for an off-ramp.

Politico - 23h

Nvidia’s stock is rebounding, but the key to a real recovery may surprise investors

While Wall Street may be worried about the sustainability of AI spending, a BofA analyst thinks gross margins are more crucial to the stock trajectory.

MarketWatch - 22h

Overseas managers have ‘no real advantage’ in Asia active ETFs

Senior executive at State Street says expertise in other markets will carry little weight

Financial Times - 18h

Microsoft Wants Copilot To Help Xbox Players Beat Games In Real Time

Earlier this year, Microsoft ramped up its efforts to make Edge the browser of choice for gamers by giving it a Steam-like overlay that can allow players to easily access tips and tactics . Now, ...

GameSpot - 5h

Quarterfinal predictions, from Real Madrid-Arsenal to Villa-PSG

While the dust settles on this week's drama, let's take an early look at how we think the next round will play out.

ESPN - 6h

Lawyer Appointed in Adams Case Says Charges Should Be Dropped

Paul D. Clement also said a judge should not allow the Trump administration to use the court’s authority to compel Mr. Adams’s support in the White House’s mass deportation efforts.

The New York Times - 5d

Man charged with manslaughter after Louisiana student hazing death

Caleb Wilson was allegedly punched multiple times in the chest during a hazing ritual at Louisiana's Southern University, police say.

BBC News - 5d

Man charged with murder of 16-year-old boy shot dead in London

Lathaniel Burrell, was shot and died on Paradise Road, near Stockwell Tube station

BBC News - 4d

Southwest Airlines Will Begin Charging for Checked Bags, Ending a Beloved Policy

Customers with the highest loyalty status will be spared from the fee, but others will have to pay for checked bags for flights booked from May 28.

The New York Times - 2d

After Nevada prison brawl kills 3 inmates, 20 people are charged

Anthony Williams, 41, Connor Brown, 22, and Zacharia Luz, 42, were killed in the July 30 fight at Ely State Prison.

CBS News - 12h

Kuwait frees jailed Americans, including veterans held on drug charges

Private consultant Jonathan Franks said that additional Americans he represents are expected to be released by Kuwait later.

CBS News - 8h

Inside the Sean ’Diddy’ Combs Hotline: The Makings of a Mass Tort

From a low-slung building in Montana, employees process sex abuse complaints against the music mogul that have been drawn to them through advertising and a viral hotline.

The New York Times - 4d

North Dakota Legislature close to asking Supreme Court to undo landmark gay marriage ruling

North Dakota lawmakers are on the verge of making their state the first to tell the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn its decade-old ruling that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.

NBC News - 9h

The Future of News Looks Niche

The media entrepreneur Jessica Lessin chats with DealBook about the news landscape and her latest media bet.

The New York Times - 5d

The Best Flannel Sheets, Tested & Reviewed (2025)

Looking for something extra cozy to sleep in? These flannel sheets are the softest you'll find, whether you're looking for luxurious velvet flannel or something light enough for a hot sleeper.

Wired - 3d

Donatella Versace steps down as head of Italian fashion house

Donatella Versace announced Thursday that she is stepping down as chief creative officer of Versace, ending her nearly 30-year-long stint at the Italian luxury fashion empire's helm.

NBC News - 10h

New Novels to Read This Spring

Watch for a new “Hunger Games” prequel; a quirky romance from Emily Henry; novels by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Ocean Vuong; and more.

The New York Times - 1d

Commerce secretary says Trump's policies are "worth it" even if they lead to recession

President Trump backed off doubling Canadian steel and aluminum tariffs after Ontario suspended a 25% electricity surcharge on several U.S. states. Nancy Cordes talked to Commerce Secretary Howard ...

CBS News - 2d

Putin questions Ukraine ceasefire plan and sets out string of conditions

Zelenskyy says Russia is ‘manipulative’ and seeking to extend the war while Trump says he is ‘ready to call’ Putin. Vladimir Putin has said he has many questions about the proposed US-brokered ...

The Guardian - 4h

Champions League expert picks, predictions: Can PSG stage a comeback vs. Liverpool? Will Barcelona cruise?

Elsewhere, Wednesday sees Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid settle their crosstown rivalry

CBS Sports - 3d

Eggciting news

The American egg shortage is lifting

Financial Times - 1d

Why Poland is still pushing for more EU-wide defence funding ideas

Also in this newsletter: A fresh push to charge Europe’s chip industry

Financial Times - 1d

Raiders new DBs with visions of new Legion of Boom in Las Vegas

The newest additions to the Raiders secondary were attracted to the team on hopes they can be foundation of a new Legion of Boom in Las Vegas.

Yahoo Sports - 53m

Watch: Man Utd release images of new stadium

Look at plans for Manchester United's new stadium as they aim to build an "iconic" new 100,000-seater ground close to Old Trafford.

BBC News - 2d

DOJ drug, organized crime task force chief fired

The head of a Justice Department task force dealing with organized crime and drug trafficking was fired by the Trump administration Friday, and he indicated he believes politics may have played a ...

The Hill - 3d

Colombia urges UN to remove coca leaf from harmful substances list

Foreign minister says legalisation of main ingredient of cocaine is only way to stop drug trafficking and violence. Colombia , whose president, Gustavo Petro, is a vocal critic of the US-led war ...

The Guardian - 3d

New Steelers wideout DK Metcalf reveals which number he'll wear after joining Pittsburgh via trade

Metcalf will wear a new number for his new team

CBS Sports - 1h

Steelers reveal jersey number of new wide receiver

Steelers WR DK Metcalf gets new jersey number

Yahoo Sports - 57m

Millie Bobby Brown unveiled her full real name. Hint: It sounds really, really similar

Millie Bobby Brown tells her 'Electric State' co-star Chris Pratt in an interview that she moved away from her full birth name just for fun. 'I've never told anyone that,' she says.

Los Angeles Times - 6d

Real Madrid vs. Rayo Vallecano: Odds, live stream, pick, prediction, where and how to watch, TV channel

The two Madrid teams will meet at the Santiago Bernabeu this Sunday

CBS Sports - 4d

Champions League round of 16 scenarios: What Liverpool, Real Madrid, Barca, Arsenal, PSG need to advance

Second-leg matches will take place on March 11 and 12

CBS Sports - 4d

Are you fur real? Gone is the social stigma around wearing animal skins | Ellie Violet Bramley

From gen Z’s interest in ‘natural’ materials to the darker ‘boom boom’ aesthetic of the Trump era, the trend wheel has turned back to pelts. I’ll admit it, Carrie Bradshaw in aviators and a fur ...

The Guardian - 3d

One of Death Stranding 2's Fanciest In-Game Timepiece Is Real, But It'll Cost You $1,600

It's going to be a few months before Death Stranding 2: On the Beach arrives, and if you really want to feel like you're part of that game world, then you can start saving up some cash for a ...

GameSpot - 3d