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Flower power! Female in Focus awards – in pictures

This year’s prizes go to female photographers exploring autism, breast cancer and the lesbian community at Sappho’s rock Continue reading...

The Guardian - Feb. 27

What to know about a series of powerful volcanic eruptions

The Kilauea volcano on Hawaii's Big Island erupted Wednesday for the 11th time in two months. The USGS said it lasted nearly 13 hours. Scientists are concerned about another possible eruption ...

CBS News - 6d

How The Power of 3s Can Improve Your Communication

Third times a charm isn’t just a saying, it’s a hint. Good things come in threes.

Inc. - 4d

As Musk Consolidates Power, His Mother, Maye, Is in Demand

Maye Musk, a model and a public speaker, recently headlined a government conference in Dubai and endorsed a slew of products in China.

The New York Times - 4d

Negotiating Like Trump: Power, Pressure, and Unpredictability

Trump’s negotiation style is far from unique. What can leaders learn from this real-time demonstration of aggressive strategies and tactics?

Inc. - 18h

UFC star Alex Pereira and the mystery of punching power

The UFC's light heavyweight king, Alex Pereira, may hold the key to unlocking enormous punching power.

ESPN - 18h

‘You Feel Powerful’: Marching Through Carnival

High school bands practice for months before parading through the streets of New Orleans during Carnival.

The New York Times - 15h

Ranking the top five portal WR classes

NC State transfer KC Concepcion is a big reason why Texas A signed the best WR class out of the transfer portal.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 21

Ranking the biggest moves of the 2024-25 MLB offseason

With MLB games just weeks away, let's take a look back on the most impactful moves of the offseason. Juan Soto heading to the Mets leads the way.

NBC News - Feb. 24

Ranking returning production for every FBS team

What teams have the most (and least) coming back, and what will it all mean next season?

ESPN - Feb. 24

Top 25 rankings, play of the week and what to watch

As college baseball is in full swing, here's how the top 25 looks.

ESPN - Feb. 24

Ranking the Top 150 N.F.L. Free Agents

There are plenty of stars available, including quarterbacks Aaron Rodgers and Sam Darnold, and wide receivers Tee Higgins and Stefon Diggs.

The New York Times - Feb. 24

UK’s Best Employers 2025: interactive ranking

Some 20,000 employees were surveyed by the FT and Statista for the inaugural edition of this annual list

Financial Times - Feb. 25

Where NATO members rank on defense spending

President Trump has called on NATO allies to increase their defense spending to 5 percent, with only three countries currently meeting the 2 percent threshold, while NATO Secretary General Mark ...

The Hill - Feb. 26

Rankings: The top 25 teams after Week 3

Here's the updated college softball Top 25 poll after Week 3.

ESPN - Feb. 27

Fantasy Baseball: 2025 outfielder (OF) rankings, projections, outlooks

Aaron Judge, Fernando Tatis Jr., Julio Rodriguez, Corbin Carroll, and Juan Soto all have strong cases to be first-round picks in 2025 fantasy baseball drafts.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

South Carolina jumps into the 2025 class rankings

The commitment from Agot Makeer gives previously unranked South Carolina the fifth-best recruiting class for the 2025-26 season.

ESPN - 4d

Ranking the Best N.F.L. Free Agents at Each Position

Sam Darnold, Stefon Diggs and Khalil Mack could all be changing teams this off-season.

The New York Times - 2d

FT1000: Europe’s Fastest Growing Companies 2025 ranking

The ninth annual list showcases 1,000 examples of outstanding business performance

Financial Times - 2d

Rankings: The Top 25 teams after Week 4

Here's the updated college softball Top 25 poll after Week 4. Which teams rose? And which teams fell out of our rankings?

ESPN - 1d

Divisional rankings: Where does Roach land?

Lamont Roach had a close fight with Gervonta Davis and is now ranked in two weight classes.

ESPN - 21h

Ranking 40 Years of Men’s N.C.A.A. Tournament Champions

The best of the best separated themselves with season-long dominance and emphatic victories.

The New York Times - 22h

Elon Musk’s DOGE Is Being Sued Under the Privacy Act: What to Know

At least eight ongoing lawsuits related to the so-called Department of Government Efficiency’s alleged access to sensitive data hinge on the Watergate-inspired Privacy Act of 1974. But it’s not ...

Wired - Feb. 18

PGA Tour and LIV Golf Look for Merger Deal Under Trump

A tie-up involving the tour and LIV Golf was stalled under President Biden. They’re aiming to forge a new agreement under President Trump.

The New York Times - Feb. 19

Nominee for Deputy Transportation Secretary Comes Under Fire for Handling of Boeing

In his previous stint in the Transportation Department, Steven Bradbury was accused of interfering with a Senate investigation into the crash of two Max jets that killed 346 people combined.

The New York Times - Feb. 20

Polar bears increasingly under threat as glaciers melt faster than ever

A new global assessment shows that the world's glaciers are melting faster in the last 10 years compared to the previous decade. Polar bears, which depend on the frozen sheets, are increasingly ...

CBS News - Feb. 20

5 Key Ways Bad Leaders Expose Themselves When Under Pressure

Watch for these warning signs of bad leadership under pressure.

Inc. - Feb. 21

FirstFT: Ceasefire under threat after Hamas accused of violation

Also in today’s newsletter, Japanese to court Tesla for Nissan investment, and Eric Adams’ Faustian pact with Trump

Financial Times - Feb. 21

Under Trump, D.C. Faces More Federal Control, Fewer Federal Workers

The Washington region is bracing for a shock to the local economy from President Trump and Elon Musk’s sweeping cuts to the government work force.

The New York Times - Feb. 21

Trump administration considers moving USPS under Commerce Dept.

Moving the U.S. Postal Service into the Commerce Department, should it take place, would happen through an executive action, source say.

CBS News - Feb. 21

Florida Rep. Cory Mills Under Investigation in Alleged Assault

In a statement, the office of Representative Cory Mills denied any wrongdoing on his behalf.

The New York Times - Feb. 21

Preparations under way for meeting between Trump and Putin, Russia says

Russian and US leaders will meet face to face in move towards normalising relations, deputy foreign minister says. Preparations for a face-to-face meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin ...

The Guardian - Feb. 22

College student groups based on race, ethnicity could be in jeopardy under Trump

The future of college student groups based on race or ethnicity could be in jeopardy. As the Trump administration ramps up its efforts against diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), the ...

The Hill - Feb. 23

MSNBC cancels Joy Reid show as part of overhaul under new administration

MSNBC is canceling Joy Reid’s evening news show as part of the network’s overhaul under the new presidential administration. Reid’s final show is planned for sometime this week, a source familiar ...

The Hill - Feb. 23

U.S. relationship with Ukraine shifting under Trump | 60 Minutes

Monday marks three years since Russia's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. The U.S. has been Ukraine's decisive ally. Now, President Trump seems to be turning his back.

CBS News - Feb. 23

WATCH: Suspect caught smuggling cocaine under toupee, police say

Police in Colombia say they busted a drug smuggling suspect who was attempting to board a flight to Amsterdam with more than 200 grams of cocaine hidden under his toupee.

ABC News - Feb. 24

Forgotten by the west, Syria’s IS prisons are under threat as militant group mobilises

Kurdish officials warn that Islamic State threat is greater than ever in the vacuum left from Syrian regime’s collapse. With each gust of wind came a wave of body odour, the stench of two-dozen men ...

The Guardian - Feb. 25

Hegseth dismisses question about 'under qualified' Trump Joint Chiefs pick

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday rejected a reporter's question that suggested President Trump's pick for the new Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman, Dan Caine, was not qualified for the ...

The Hill - Feb. 25

Changes at the U.S.-Mexico border under Trump's new immigration policies

New data shows a dramatic drop in illegal border crossings as the Trump administration touts new changes at the U.S.-Mexico border. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.

CBS News - Feb. 25

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