Drake reaches settlement with iHeartMedia in dispute over "Not Like Us"

Most voters want Ukraine to reach settlement with Russia

Most voters want Ukraine to reach a settlement with Russia as the war between the two countries reaches its three-year anniversary, including a majority of Republicans, Democrats and independents, ...

The Hill - 4d

‘He treated us like idiots’: the crypto mogul and a bitter battle over Bedford’s football clubs

Potential merger of Bedford Town and Real Bedford, led by an ambitious owner, causes rancour among fans who fear for the future. In the shadow of one of the UK’s largest abattoirs, a heady ...

The Guardian - 2d

They crossed the Darien Gap to reach the US. Now, boat-by-boat, migrants are returning

They once braved the jungles of the Darien Gap, trekking days along the perilous migrant passage dividing Colombia and Panama with a simple goal: seek asylum in the U.S. Now, boat-by-boat, those ...

ABC News - 5d

Kohli smashes four to reach century and secure India win over Pakistan

Virat Kohli "hammers" a four to reach a century and secure India's win against Pakistan in their ICC Champions Trophy match in Dubai.

BBC News - 6d

Canada-U.S. Relations Continue to Reach Lows Over Tariffs and Annexation Threats

President Trump said he would impose potentially devastating tariffs on Tuesday, inspiring patriotism in Canada.

The New York Times - 2h

James Cameron: Trump reelection 'like watching a car crash over and over'

Oscar-winning filmmaker James Cameron said Thursday he is "sickened" by President Trump's reelection, adding it is "like watching a car crash over and over and over." Speaking on “The F#$%ing News” ...

The Hill - 1d

‘I decided I was done’: Canada pizzeria boycotts US ingredients in tariff dispute

Gram’s Pizza owner and chef is boycotting US products after Trump threatened to add 25% tariff on Canadian goods. Tucked away in a former garage space in Toronto’s west end, Gram’s Pizza is usually ...

The Guardian - 1d

How FDR-era Supreme Court ruling relates to disputes over Trump firings

President Trump's firings of the members of independent agencies and boards have prompted a string of legal fights that could set the Supreme Court up to reconsider and potentially overturn a ...

CBS News - 3d

Kendrick Lamar earns first UK number one with Not Like Us

The diss track, the knockout blow in his feud with Drake, is now number one in both the US and UK.

BBC News - Feb. 21

The US must protect vital information from enemies like China

Congress should prioritize passage of the DETERRENT Act.

The Hill - 6d

Europe and US clash over Ukraine in G7 and UN

EU and Trump administration differ over blaming Russia in rival draft resolutions

Financial Times - 5d

‘He let us hate him’: Gene Hackman had a rare power – he didn’t need to be liked | David Thomson

The former marine was able to plumb depths of nastiness that set him apart from other ‘hard men’ actors of his generation, such as Robert Duvall and Clint Eastwood. It’s the dog that gets me about ...

The Guardian - 1d

'Gimme a hug': Drake's lover-boy comeback after Kendrick feud

As Drake drops a new album after his Not Like Us diss track humiliation - what's his strategy?

BBC News - 6d

As federal funding dries up, states turn to opioid settlement money

Uncertainty over funding for federal safety net programs may lead some state officials to turn to opioid settlement dollars to make up the difference.

CBS News - 5d

Ukraine working on new potential deal with US over mineral resources: Sources

A U.S. official with knowledge of the negotiations said a new version of the deal between the two countries has been put on the table.

ABC News - Feb. 21

Trudeau Uses Canada’s Hockey Win Over U.S. to Send a Message to Trump

Canada beat the U.S. in a championship game with added meaning because of political tensions caused by President Trump’s taunts and economic threats.

The New York Times - Feb. 21

US stocks dip amid concerns over tariffs and consumer belt-tightening

All three major stock indexes moved decisively lower, extending sell-off in wake of dour economic reports. US stocks tumbled on Friday, extending a sell-off in the wake of dour economic reports and ...

The Guardian - Feb. 21

Apple announces $500bn in US investments over next four years

Spending ranges from new AI server factory in Texas to film and TV content and may add 20,000 jobs. Apple announced Monday it would invest $500bn in the US in the next four years that would ...

The Guardian - 5d

Schumer accuses Trump of 'siding' with Putin over US allies

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) in a statement on the Senate floor marking the third anniversary of the war in Ukraine accused President Trump of “siding” with Russian President ...

The Hill - 4d

US breaks with UN and G7 allies over Ukraine war measures

Also in today’s newsletter, Trump says 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico will go ahead next week as planned

Financial Times - 4d

US air base in Italy locked down for hours over security alarm

A U.S. air base in Italy went on lockdown for several hours after security forces received word of a possible car bomb targeting the facility

ABC News - 3d

Kinzinger hits Trump over clash with Zelensky: US 'not the good guys in this'

Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) hammered President Trump and Vice President Vance late Friday over their joint clash with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House. Kinzinger, ...

The Hill - 4h

DOGE’s Chaos Reaches Antarctica

Daily life at US-run Antarctic stations has already been disrupted. Scientists worry that the long-term impacts could upend not only important research but the continent’s delicate geopolitics.

Wired - 2d

Can you dispute your tax bill with the IRS?

Receiving an unexpected tax bill from the IRS doesn't mean you're automatically obligated to pay it.

CBS News - 5d

Kremlin disputes Trump's claim about Ukraine peacekeepers

Trump said that Russian President Putin "has no problem with," peacekeepers in Ukraine, but the Kremlin contradicted those comments Tuesday.

NBC News - 4d

Karl Rove: Putin wins in Trump-Zelensky dispute

Republican strategist Karl Rove believes Russian President Putin is the only winner in the public spat between President Trump, Vice President Pence, and Ukrainian President Zelensky in the Oval ...

The Hill - 21h

Video: How Trump-Zelenskyy dispute unfolded

Oval Office meeting deteriorated into an angry argument that exposed years of mistrust between the leaders

Financial Times - 20h

What's next after public Trump-Zelenskyy dispute

Trump administration officials are blaming Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for possibly imperiling a peace deal with Russia that President Trump was trying to broker. That may be in doubt ...

CBS News - 16h

The US is destroying climate progress. Here’s a strategy to win over the right | Erin Burns

It’s time to rethink how climate action succeeds. The key is to acknowledge that it’s never the sole force driving political decisions. We are witnessing the most devastating climate disasters on ...

The Guardian - 3d

Cavaliers use Jayson Tatum's profane taunt as fuel for epic comeback win over Celtics

The Cavs know they're for real -- and if the Celtics didn't, they do now

CBS Sports - 13h

South Africa abruptly cancels budget speech as governing parties dispute the details

South Africa’s budget announcement by the finance minister has been abruptly canceled and rescheduled for next month over a dispute among parties in the governing coalition

ABC News - Feb. 19

Comer threatens to remove Frost after Trump 'grifter' dispute

House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) threatened to remove Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-Fla.) from a committee meeting Tuesday following a dispute over the Florida ...

The Hill - 3d

Maryland judge declares mistrial in parking dispute shooting that killed 3

A Maryland judge declared a mistrial Wednesday in the case of a man who is charged with killing three people and injuring three others in a 2023 shooting after a dispute over parking.

NBC News - 2d