Oil Price Tumbles to Threeyear Low on Fears Trade War Will Hit Demand

The Papers: 'PM lays down peace demand' and 'New breed of danger dog'

A mix of stories lead Sunday's papers, with a focus of the prime minister's upcoming trip to the US.

BBC News - Feb. 23

Elon Musk demands federal employees justify their work or resign

Federal employees are on edge after weeks of mass firings and President Donald Trump urging Elon Musk and his DOGE team to “get more aggressive” on government cuts. Musk and his team emailed ...

NBC News - Feb. 23

Musk demands federal employees list accomplishments or lose job

Elon Musk faces new resistance from inside the Trump administration over an ultimatum he sent to more than 2 million federal workers, asking them to justify their work or resign. Some agencies told ...

NBC News - Feb. 24

Pushback to Latest DOGE Demand May Signal Limits for Elon Musk

Pushback against Elon Musk’s latest demand to government employees reveals potential limits to his harsh approach to management and cost-cutting.

The New York Times - Feb. 24

Some agency heads push back on demands for federal employees that Musk touted

Several federal agency leaders appointed by President Trump told employees not to reply to an Office of Management and Budget email demanding more details on accomplished tasks. Elon Musk previewed ...

CBS News - Feb. 24

U.S. Votes Against U.N. Resolution Demanding Russian Withdrawal from Ukraine

The United States opposed a resolution demanding Russian withdrawal from Ukraine, but won Security Council approval of one calling for peace without assigning blame, exposing fissures between allies.

The New York Times - Feb. 24

Federal workers demand help from Congress after firings, Musk's ultimatum

Federal workers are struggling to figure out what is happening with their jobs after Elon Musk's ultimatum to document their work or resign. Some are showing up at town halls nationwide, demanding ...

CBS News - Feb. 25

Israel Strikes Syria Hours After Country’s Leader Demands Withdrawal

The attacks in southern Syria are part of a new policy aimed at protecting what Israel calls its “security zone” in the region. Syria’s new government has condemned that policy.

The New York Times - Feb. 26

GOP chair demands staff call West Bank by biblical name

The Republican chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee instructed GOP staff to refer to the West Bank by its biblical name, Judea and Samaria. The term is still used by Israel’s government to ...

The Hill - Feb. 26

US intelligence chief criticises UK demand for Apple data ‘back door’

Tulsi Gabbard said move would make Americans more vulnerable to ‘cyber exploitation’

Financial Times - Feb. 26

US intelligence head 'not told' about UK's secret Apple data demand

Tulsi Gabbard said she was seeking further information from the FBI and other US agencies.

BBC News - Feb. 26

Nvidia sales grow 78% on AI demand, company gives strong guidance

Nvidia reported fourth-quarter earnings that beat Wall Street expectations. The company also provided strong guidance for the current quarter.

CNBC - Feb. 26

More than 100 House Democrats demand answers on Energy Department firings

Hollywood diversity in decline despite audience demand, study finds: 'The writing was on the wall'

Despite the popularity of films like 'Wicked,' opportunities for people of color in Hollywood declined in 2024, according to the latest UCLA Hollywood Diversity Report.

Los Angeles Times - 6d

Bondi sends Patel letter demanding release of 'full' Epstein files

Attorney General Pam Bondi demanded the full release of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffery Epstein in a Thursday letter to FBI Director Kash Patel. “By 8:00 a.m. tomorrow, February ...

The Hill - 6d

Swiss far right demands travel alerts for EU countries

Yahoo News - 6d

Greeks hold mass protests demanding justice after train tragedy

Fifty-seven people died in the disaster and protests are being held across Greece and beyond.

BBC News - 6d

Airline stocks fall as possible economic 'soft patch' raises demand concerns

Signs of a weakening consumer have emerged ahead of the peak spring and summer travel season.

CNBC - 1d

To Stop Tariffs, Trump Demands Opioid Data That Doesn’t Yet Exist

A top administration official said that, without new declines in overdose deaths, tariffs on Canada and Mexico were appropriate. But the kind of real-time data he demanded doesn’t exist.

The New York Times - 1d

At Ukraine’s Trump-Themed Cafe, Patrons Demand a Name Change

At a pizza and coffee joint in Kyiv named for the U.S. president, patrons are having second thoughts about its moniker after President Trump suspended military aid to Ukraine.

The New York Times - 17h

Udacity: Helping professionals develop AI skills and land high-demand jobs

Udacity is the leader in helping professionals learn practical AI skills; hear from Udacity learners and executives as they share how people who harness the power of AI will be poised to shape a ...

CBS News - 9h

Prosecutors demand Luis Rubiales World Cup kiss retrial

The former Spanish football federation president was found guilty of sexual assault but not guilty of coercion.

BBC News - 5h

Did a Rock Hit Your Windshield, or Did Your Windshield Hit a Rock?

Either way, it sucks. But at least there’s some fun physics to ponder while you’re sitting in the repair shop.

Wired - Feb. 21

Accessibility Is Taking a Hit Across the Sciences

Confusion has ensued about the future of programs and research supporting people with disabilities as a result of President Trump’s executive order.

The New York Times - Feb. 22

Intense Cyclone Garance to hit Reunion

Yahoo News - Feb. 27

The Hit-and-Run Homicide of Davis McClendon

A romance is cut short when a man is found dead near his mangled car. His newfound love is convinced it was no accident. "48 Hours" correspondent Anne-Marie Green reports.

CBS News - 4d

Trump’s Tariffs Hit Stock Markets

Global leaders are retaliating and investors have sold off stocks in Asia and Europe.

The New York Times - 2d

'Every woman has fear' - why risks facing female athletes remain

Emma Raducanu's ordeal with a male fan in Dubai provided a stark reminder of the dangers faced by female athletes on a regular basis.

BBC News - Feb. 21

'Every woman has fear' - why risks facing female athletes remain

Emma Raducanu's ordeal with a male fan in Dubai provided a stark reminder of the dangers faced by female athletes on a regular basis.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 21

Fate of Bibas Family Renews Fears for Israel-Gaza Cease-Fire

Hamas said it had returned the bodies of Shiri Bibas and her two sons. The Israeli military announced that the boys were murdered in Gaza and that Ms. Bibas’s body was that of someone else.

The New York Times - Feb. 21

£3,000 rents cause housing fears near nuclear plant

Residents living near a nuclear power plant have seen rents double to £3,000 a month.

BBC News - Feb. 22

In Syria, Joy at al-Assad’s Demise Turns to Fear of Israeli Raids

Villagers say they worry that incursions into border areas of Syria by Israel’s military could turn into a prolonged occupation. Israel says the raids are needed to protect the border.

The New York Times - Feb. 22

DOGE cuts at health agencies prompt 'brain drain' fears

The Trump administration's effort to reshape the federal government through Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is raising fears among public health experts, researchers ...

The Hill - Feb. 23

They Help Make the Hamptons the Hamptons, and Now They’re Living in Fear

Latino immigrants care for some of America’s most lavish beachside mansions. Their disappearance would affect the wealthy, too.

The New York Times - Feb. 23

Election systems feared vulnerable as government cuts workers tasked with security

Cuts to the U.S. cybersecurity agency and FBI affected the federal workers tasked with stopping foreign interference in elections.

CBS News - Feb. 25

N.S.F. Cuts Raise Fears of a Reduced U.S. Presence in Polar Regions

The National Science Foundation has fired workers at the office that manages polar research, raising fears about a reduced U.S. presence in two strategic regions.

The New York Times - Feb. 25

‘The forests are going up in flames – so is the rule of law’: Argentina’s climate of fear

Wildfires are devastating Patagonia. In response, Argentinian authorities are removing environmental protections and raiding Indigenous communities. Soraya Maicoñio lives in Mallín Ahogado, a rural ...

The Guardian - Feb. 26

I feared brain surgery could make me forget my fiance

A devastating side effect made Weronkia Somerville lose 14 years of her life, and then she discovered she had to go through it again.

BBC News - Feb. 26

Stress and fear roil a tiny, rapidly militarizing Japanese island near Taiwan

The tiny island of Yonaguni on Japan’s western frontier is too small for even a chain convenience store

ABC News - Feb. 26

Rare Protest at U.S. Embassy in Ukraine Reflects Fears Over Trump

The demonstration drew only a handful of people, but showed how some Ukrainians fear that Washington is drifting away from backing Ukraine now that President Trump is in power.

The New York Times - Feb. 26

Oil Price Tumbles to Threeyear Low on Fears Trade War Will Hit Demand

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