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Trump Says Ukraine Should Look to Europe for Any Security Guarantees

President Trump said Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, would visit Washington on Friday as part of a deal for Ukrainian mineral wealth. His position could ultimately embolden Russia.

The New York Times - 8h

Finalists announced for Lukas book prizes, which champion 'serious research and social concern.'

Books on slavery, the justice system, poverty and gender identity are among this year’s finalists for J

ABC News - Feb. 19

Eggs are a hot commodity. On social media, posting about them can help you go viral.

A new genre of content has emerged online surrounding all things eggs, as people scramble to find ways to get the grocery item amid soaring prices.

NBC News - 3d

Acid Labs raises $8M to build viral Web3 games on social chat platforms

Acid Labs has raised $8 million in funding for its instant social games on messaging platforms.

VentureBeat - 2d

Trump faces Truth Social backlash over AI video of Gaza with topless Netanyahu and bearded bellydancers

Users of president’s own social media site criticise video showing reimagined Gaza featuring Trump and Israeli PM sipping cocktails. Donald Trump is facing a backlash on his Truth Social platform ...

The Guardian - 20h

Social media influencers are ‘fearmongering’ to promote health tests with limited evidence, study finds

Researchers warn of harms of overdiagnosis for generally healthy people as well as the cost of tests themselves. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news ...

The Guardian - 17h

Who Will Stand Up to Trump on Ukraine?

In their silence, Republicans are betraying the Ukrainians, national security and their own party’s values.

The New York Times - 4d

Who Are the 6 Freed Israeli Hostages?

Two of the captives had been in the hands of Hamas for about 10 years. The rest were taken during the attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023.

The New York Times - 4d

Who’s afraid of the big, bad sabbatical?

Not as many hard-charging banks as you might think

Financial Times - 4d

Who Makes the Red Carpet? Steve.

Steve Olive, who has worked in the event carpet business for more than three decades, is the man the Academy trusts to get its iconic rug just right.

The New York Times - 5h

Will New York Force More Mentally Ill People Into Treatment?

Gov. Kathy Hochul has proposed changes to the state’s mental health laws, but they face opposition from lawmakers and civil-rights groups.

The New York Times - 5d

Hawaii beachside resort rocked by explosion, injuring at least 7 people

An explosion rocked a Hawaiian resort at around sunset on Thursday, injuring several people as smoke and debris clouded the postcard-perfect setting, authorities said.

NBC News - 5d

3 People Killed in Shooting Outside a Kentucky Driver’s License Office

Louisville police said they were still investigating and had not yet identified any suspects.

The New York Times - 5d

Three people killed in Louisville, Kentucky, motor vehicle office shooting

One person was dead at the scene and two others died at the hospital; no reported arrests nor information on the shooter. Three people were shot and killed at a motor vehicle office in Louisville, ...

The Guardian - 5d

5 people found dead in home in Lake Station, Indiana

It was unclear if the victims were all members of the same family, how the victims died, or if any children were involved.

CBS News - 5d

Officers conducting a welfare check find 5 people dead in Indiana home

Police conducting a welfare check have discovered five people dead inside a home in northwest Indiana

ABC News - 5d

Berlin stabbing suspect planned to kill Jewish people, police believe

Police say they are investigating whether the assailant is suffering from mental illness.

BBC News - 4d

Why More People Are Embracing the Alcohol-Free Drinking Boom

Health-conscious drinkers are fueling a nonalcoholic beverage boom—with help from the startup Monday Morning.

Inc. - 4d

Measles Outbreak in Texas and New Mexico Sickens Nearly 100 People

Texas reported 90 cases this week, while New Mexico reported nine. A majority of the cases have been in a Texas county where vaccination rates have lagged behind the rest of the state.

The New York Times - 4d

‘People are so polite’: the Ukrainian refugee bonding with the British over borscht and chips

First Ukrainian refugee to arrive in UK after Russia invasion says even the British dogs are better behaved, but that ‘the weather is sad’. Sharing a bowl of homemade Ukrainian borscht with your ...

The Guardian - 3d

Disability amid disaster: People with disabilities are disproportionately impacted by natural disasters

As Reda Rountree and her family packed their bags and prepared to flee their Highland Park home on Jan. 7 amid Eaton Fire evacuations, she realized in horror that her wheelchair would not fit in ...

NBC News - 3d

French surgeon on trial accused of raping, abusing 299 people

A former surgeon is set to stand trial in France for the alleged rape or sexual abuse of 299 victims

ABC News - 3d

Apple planning to invest $500B in US, hire 20K people

Apple announced Monday that it plans to spend more than $500 billion in the United States and hire more than 20,000 people over the next several years. The tech behemoth said the investments will ...

The Hill - 2d

Over 20 people are missing after local clashes at the Kenya-Ethiopia border

Yahoo News - 2d

Two people in US hospitalized with bird flu, CDC reports

Wyoming woman still in hospital while Ohio man released after facing ‘respiratory and non-respiratory symptoms’. Two people, in Wyoming and Ohio , have been hospitalized with H5N1 bird flu , ...

The Guardian - 2d

Over 20 people are missing after local clashes at the Kenya-Ethiopia border

Kenya has deployed heavy security at its border with Ethiopia after an attack by armed men in what authorities describe as cross-border clashes

ABC News - 2d

People will starve because of US aid cut to Sudan, humanitarian worker warns

Nearly two million people who have relied on community kitchens for food have lost this lifeline.

BBC News - 2d

Hundreds protest Iowa bill ending civil rights protections for transgender people

Protesters filled the Iowa state capitol as House lawmakers began fast-tracking a bill that would remove civil rights protections for transgender people from the Iowa Civil Rights Act.

NBC News - 2d

How pop-up auctions scam people with phony goods

One auction attendee spent $6,000 on what was supposed to be an "authenticated" Picasso. It was actually a reproduction worth about $70.

CBS News - 2d

Bridge collapse in South Korea kills at least three people – video

Five 50-metre steel structures supporting a partly built highway bridge in South Korea collapsed one after another in the city of Anseong, killing at least three construction workers and injuring ...

The Guardian - 2d

Generation K: The disturbing rise of ketamine abuse among young people

Increasing numbers of young people are using the drug, experts say. The health impacts can be catastrophic.

BBC News - 2d

A cliff that looks like a puppy resting by the Yangtze River delights people in China

A vacation photo posted online by Shanghai-based designer Guo Qingshan and captioned “Puppy Mountain” has become a sensation in China

ABC News - 2d

People should consider energy bill fix, regulator says

Households should consider a fixed tariff, Ofgem says, as it announces another rise in the energy price cap.

BBC News - 1d

Therapists Warn AI Mental Health Help Could Harm People

Mental health experts warn that AI tech may cause issues, adding to worries about AI displacing humans in this and other professions.

Inc. - 1d

Trump Plans ‘Gold Card’ Alternative to Green Cards for ‘High Level People’

President Trump said the cards would have “a higher level of sophistication” than green cards and cost applicants about $5 million.

The New York Times - 1d

At least 2 people hurt as shots are fired near a courthouse in western Germany

Police say that at least two people were injured when shots were fired near a courthouse in western Germany

ABC News - 18h

Live Nation expects a big 2025, boosted by stadium shows, but sees some bumps in the first quarter

Live Nation Entertainment Inc. reported a dip in fourth-quarter sales Thursday, but that figure still came in above expectations, and the Ticketmaster parent said it expected bigger gains this year ...

MarketWatch - 6d