'We followed lives of children surviving war in Gaza. Here's what we found'

Steve Bannon pleads guilty in New York 'We Build the Wall' case

Steve Bannon, a longtime ally of President Donald Trump, pleaded guilty Tuesday to felony fraud for helping to defraud donors who were giving money to build a wall at the southern U.S. border.

NBC News - Feb. 11

Bannon pleads guilty in "We Build the Wall" donor fraud case

Trump ally Steve Bannon entered a guilty plea Tuesday for his role in a plot to defraud donors to a nonprofit devoted to building a wall on the U.S. southern border.

CBS News - Feb. 11

Baseball is back! The stars, teams and themes we can't wait to see

From the big-spending Dodgers and Mets to potential breakout teams such as the Cubs, Tigers and Red Sox.

ESPN - Feb. 11

Amid Democrats' soul-searching, we need to rethink the Obama presidency

The Obama presidency, while highly regarded and beloved among Democrats, must be reexamined in order for the Democratic Party to win, as Obama's presidency was marred by inaction in the face of the ...

The Hill - Feb. 11

Waste to pay officers we can't sack, says Met chief

Millions could be spent paying officers on leave after losing their vetting status, Sir Mark Rowley says.

BBC News - Feb. 12

When science itself comes under attack, we all suffer

Anyone who rejects the benefits of science and the scientific method should toss away their smartphone, stop using the internet and social media, never travel on an airplane, and ignore medical ...

The Hill - Feb. 12

13 Best Mattresses—We Tested Them All for a Week Each (2025)

WIRED has tested hundreds of bed-in-a-box mattresses for a week each. Our top pick, the Helix Midnight Luxe hybrid, is the best bed you can buy online.

Wired - Feb. 13

Musk: 'I think we do need to delete entire agencies'

Tech billionaire Elon Musk, who leads President Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), said the U.S. needs to get rid of “many” government agencies in their entirety. In virtual ...

The Hill - Feb. 13

How Do You Feel About Dining Alone? We Want to Hear.

We’re asking readers to help us understand solo dining in America.

The New York Times - Feb. 13

Why do we celebrate Valentine's Day and who was Saint Valentine?

Happy Valentine's Day! Learn more about its history and what it's all about in 2025.

CBS News - 6d

Zelenskyy: ‘We will never’ cede Ukraine’s land to Russia in peace deal

In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy responds to President Trump’s suggestion that NATO membership is “off the table” for Ukraine and that it may ...

NBC News - 4d

We all have hormones — why are they being weaponized against trans athletes?

Much like all biases based on hormones, the rules that exclude transgender people in sports are based on little to no scientific evidence.

The Hill - 3d

Seahawks GM aware of team's deficiencies: 'We have a plan to address everything'

The Seahawks need help in the trenches on both sides of the ball

CBS Sports - 3d

ACLU head: 'We ain't going to lose' on birthright citizenship

Anthony Romero, the executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), said in a recent interview that opponents of President Trump's executive action against birthright citizenship ...

The Hill - 3d

Canada on finals vs. USA: We can beat those guys

Nathan MacKinnon, who helped Canada earn a spot vs. the U.S. in the 4 Nations final with a win over Finland, said they're looking forward to a rematch.

ESPN - 2d

We must stop mollycoddling kids, says Saturday detentions head teacher

Inside the school where a controversial new head warns against "hiding behind words like wellbeing".

BBC News - 2d

Is Connor Hellebuyck the American goaltending GOAT? We asked several other candidates

Backstopping the U.S. to statement wins in the 4 Nations Face-Off is just the latest piece of the argument. What do the other all-time greats say?

ESPN - 2d

Five things we learned in a week of women's college hoops upsets

A perennial contender reestablished itself among the nation's elite, and a defending champ looked vulnerable.

ESPN - 2d

We made a zine with Lauren Halsey for Frieze, and it's a love letter to South Central

Halsey shares the seeds and vision behind her much-anticipated Summaeverything Community Center in L.A.

Los Angeles Times - 1d

'We are history.' Hood Historian serves as the memory bank for L.A.

Hood Historian's passion for sharing the history of Southern California through the lens of "a Black dude from the hood" has built a true community.

Los Angeles Times - 1d

13 Best Hair Straighteners We Tested (2025) | WIRED

Curls and waves are beautiful. But when you want to smooth them out, these hot tools—irons, brushes, and combs—work wonders.

Wired - 1d

'We will unite with Kim Jong Un': Conspiracies grip South Korea

Yoon Suk Yeol's most fanatic followers believe the opposition wants to turn South Korea into a communist country.

BBC News - 1d

There are many ways Trump could trigger a global collapse. Here’s how to survive if that happens | George Monbiot

It could be wildfires, a pandemic or a financial crisis. The super-rich will flee to their bunkers – the rest of us will have to fend for ourselves. Though we might find it hard to imagine, we ...

The Guardian - 2d

What it means when Elon Musk brings his children to work

You'll sometimes see one of his children on his shoulders as billionaire Elon Musk makes public appearances.

BBC News - 6d

Here's where most unmarried adults live in the U.S.

About 46% of U.S. adults aged 20 and older are unmarried, according to a CBS News Data Team analysis of Census data.

CBS News - 6d

King of Jordan says his country could take in 2,000 children from Gaza

President Trump met with King Abdullah of Jordan and was asked about his plan for the Gaza Strip. The king said his country would be prepared to take in 2,000 Palestinian children in need from ...

NBC News - Feb. 11

How do you have a normal childhood in a warzone? Children from Gaza share their stories

A new BBC film shows children in Gaza and how they are coping with the conflict. Among them is an 11-year-old boy who volunteers at a hospital and dreams of becoming a paramedic.

BBC News - 6d

What’s Most Frightening About Trump’s Gaza Ravings

There is a case to make for fresh thinking about Gaza. But Trump’s plan is not fresh thinking, it’s fresh riffing.

The New York Times - Feb. 11

Some Israeli soldiers traveling abroad are targeted for alleged war crimes in Gaza

An Israeli army reservist’s dream vacation in Brazil ended abruptly last month over an accusation that he committed war crimes in the Gaza Strip

ABC News - Feb. 11

Israel, Gaza and the uneasy debate about the war and its victims

The October 7 atrocity, mass Palestinian deaths . . . three new books tackle questions of blame, victimhood and the region’s future security

Financial Times - 6d

Here’s What CFPB Hold Means for Consumers

Russell Vought, new OMB director, told the CFPB to stop its investigations.

Inc. - Feb. 12

Here's what an $80,000 HELOC costs monthly in 2025

HELOC interest rates fell at the start of 2025. Here's what an $80,000 HELOC costs monthly right now.

CBS News - 2d

Middle East crisis live: remains of four hostages, including mother and two children, returned to Israel

Bodies of Shiri Bibas and her two children, Ariel and Kfir, who Hamas says were killed in an Israeli airstrike, as well as Oded Lifshitz, 83, handed over. The handover of the four bodies from Hamas ...

The Guardian - 13h

What's open and closed on Presidents Day 2025? Here's what to expect.

Whatever your plans for the federal holiday, here's what to know about whether the stock market, post office mail, banks and retailers are open on Presidents Day 2025.

CBS News - 3d

Follow live: Team USA grabs first lead in charged championship clash vs. Canada

Jake Sanderson has put the Americans ahead with the 4 Nations Face-Off title on the line. Earlier, Brady Tkachuk leveled it after Nathan MacKinnon's goal for Canada.

Yahoo Sports - 2h

What it's like living next door to Albert Square

Explosions and super fans - Borehamwood residents on 40 years of living next door to EastEnders.

BBC News - 1d

Google Rolls Back AI Promises and DEI Measures as Staff Ask, ‘Are We the Bad Guys Now?’

Google’s unofficial motto used to be ‘Don’t be evil,’ but that sentiment sits in sharp contrast to recent leadership decisions that have angered some employees.

Inc. - Feb. 6

With a new David Hockney show in Palm Springs, we visit the artist's L.A. haunts

Artist David Hockney used to cruise Los Angeles in his Mercedes. From the Chateau Marmont to Gemini G.E.L., we recreate his journey.

Los Angeles Times - Feb. 7

NASA astronaut Suni Williams says "we don't feel abandoned" in space in response to Trump

Contrary to a recent social media post from President Trump, NASA astronaut Sunita Williams says she and crewmate Barry "Butch" Wilmore don't feel "abandoned" in space, despite a mission that's ...

CBS News - Feb. 7

'We left pieces of our life behind': Indigenous group flees drowning island

Rising sea levels threaten homes in Panama, but not everyone wants to leave.

BBC News - Feb. 8

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