31 million Americans borrowed money for health care last year: Poll

NIH Research Grants Lag Behind Last Year’s by $1 Billion

After weeks of disruption to scientific federal grants, the National Institutes of Health has fallen behind in funding research into treatments for deadly diseases.

The New York Times - Feb. 18

Israel says West Bank operation will last for a year as it sends tanks to Jenin

Continued operation in Palestinian territory will leave 40,000 displaced people unable to return home. Israel has sent tanks to the West Bank city of Jenin, in the first deployment of its kind in ...

The Guardian - Feb. 23

Record number of children died crossing Channel last year, says UN

Data from UN agency’s Missing Migrants Project should serve as ‘wake-up call’, say officials. A record number of children died in the Channel last year according to UN data shared with the Guardian ...

The Guardian - Feb. 25

Pokémon boss believes series can last another 50 to 100 years

CEO Tsunekazu Ishihara speaks to the BBC about the future of the world's most valuable media franchise.

BBC News - Feb. 26

Blackstone chief Schwarzman’s income eclipsed $1bn last year

Private equity group increased dividend payouts 18% in 2024, benefiting several top company executives

Financial Times - 5d

Asylum cases in Europe fell 11% last year. Here's a look at the numbers

Over 1 million asylum applications were made in the European Union, Norway and Switzerland in 2024, according to the EU asylum agency's annual report

ABC News - 3d

33 days of bank IT failures in the last two years, figures show

MPs have discovered banking services went offline for more than 800 hours over a two year period.

BBC News - 2h

Owner of Bronx day care where toddler fatally ingested fentanyl gets 45 years in prison

A woman who owned a New York City day care center where a toddler died after ingesting fentanyl has been sentenced to 45 years in prison after pleading guilty to federal drug charges.

NBC News - 2d

46.1 million people counted in Iraq’s first census in nearly 40 years

The final results of Iraq’s first census in nearly 40 years released Monday show the population has reached 46.1 million.

NBC News - Feb. 25

Fantasy Baseball Today: This year's Seth Lugo and others who could mirror last year's top performers

Find out why Chris Towers believes Spencer Arrighetti could take a massive step forward

CBS Sports - Feb. 26

If you invested $1,000 in Nvidia 10 years ago, here’s how much money you’d have now

If you had invested $1,000 in Nvidia when the company first went public in 1999, you'd have more than $5 million today.

CNBC - Feb. 26

The Social Security Fairness Act could boost payments for more than 3.2 million Americans—see who qualifies

President Joe Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act into law before he left office in January. Here's who may see a boost to their benefits and when.

CNBC - 6d

Africa’s medical system risks ‘collapse in next few years’, warns health leader

Focusing foreign aid on infectious diseases has allowed a rise in cancer and diabetes that African governments don’t have resources to fight, says Dr Githinji Gitahi. Health services in Africa are ...

The Guardian - Feb. 27

Freezing health benefit would save UK £1bn a year by 2029, says think-tank

State spending on incapacity and disability payments has risen sharply in recent years

Financial Times - 12h

NFLPA team report cards: Dolphins, Vikings finish 1-2 for second straight year; Cardinals graded last

The survey was compiled during the 2024 season with responses from 1,695 players across all 32 teams

CBS Sports - Feb. 26

Meme coins led crypto’s rally last year. Now they may be hurting the entire crypto market.

A weekly look at the most important news and moves in crypto, and what’s on the horizon in digital assets.

MarketWatch - Feb. 26

The number of babies born in South Korea last year rebounded for first time in nearly a decade

The number of babies born in South Korea has rebounded for the first time in nine years, welcome news for a country grappling with one of the the world’s most serious demographic crises

ABC News - Feb. 27

More than half of books banned last year featured LGBTQ characters or people of color, report finds

More than half of books banned during the last school year featured or were about people of color or members of the LGBTQ community, according to a report released Thursday.

NBC News - 6d

The number of babies born in South Korea last year rebounded for the first time in nearly a decade

The number of babies born in South Korea has rebounded for the first time in nine years

ABC News - 6d

Jey Uso feels the pressure to redeem himself at WWE WrestleMania 41 after last year's flop with his brother

Jey has become one of the hottest singles wrestlers in some time with the full support of the fans

CBS Sports - 6d

Ranking All 30 M.L.B. Franchises From First to Worst Over the Last 25 Years

The Dodgers’ recent dominance vaulted them into a strong position, but a different team claimed the top spot.

The New York Times - 1d

Weekly mortgage demand surges 20% higher, after interest rates drop to the lowest since last year

Mortgage demand rallied last week after interest rates dropped to the lowest level since December 2024.

CNBC - 23h

Weekly mortgage demand increases 20% after interest rates drop to lowest since last year

A sharp drop in mortgage interest rates finally lit a fire under loan demand.

NBC News - 21h

Chargers, defensive back Elijah Molden agree to three-year extension worth $18 million, per reports

After being acquired in a trade from the Titans, Molden had a career year with the Chargers

CBS Sports - Feb. 21

Bills' James Cook wants to 'get what I deserve' in new contract, hints at $15 million per year

Cook is coming off a season where he rushed for a league-high-tying 16 touchdowns

CBS Sports - Feb. 21

Voyage AI Just Sold for $220 Million—After Launching Less Than Two Years Ago

Here’s why acquirer MongoDB found the anti-hallucination tech particularly valuable.

Inc. - Feb. 24

The 10 states where $1 million runs out the fastest in retirement—it's just 12 years in Hawaii

In most U.S. states, $1 million in retirement savings can last for 30 years or more. In Hawaii, that amount runs out in just 12 years, says a recent report.

CNBC - Feb. 25

This Backyard Chemist Built a Natural Gum Brand Banking $2 Million in Monthly Revenue in Under a Year

With riveting TikTok videos and natural ingredients, this ex-chef is looking to disrupt the chewing-gum business.

Inc. - Feb. 25

Cowboys re-signing DT Osa Odighizuwa to four-year, $80 million extension

Odighizuwa's 60 QB pressures in 2024 were the second-most in the NFL among defensive tackles

CBS Sports - 1d

Vikings make $40 million decision on Sam Darnold: QB won't be hit with franchise tag after career year

Darnold played like one of the top quarterbacks in the NFL for much of the season, but faded down the stretch

CBS Sports - 1d

Ancient humans made tools from animal bones 1.5 million years ago

A new study says early humans were regularly using animal bones to make cutting tools 1.5 million years ago

ABC News - 20h

Ancient humans made tools from animal bones 1.5 million years ago

WASHINGTON — Early humans were regularly using animal bones to make cutting tools 1.5 million years ago.

NBC News - 18h

Eagles re-sign Pro Bowl LB Zack Baun with three-year, $51 million contract

With the deal, which includes $34 million guaranteed, Baun becomes one of the highest-paid linebackers in the league.

Yahoo Sports - 16h

Eagles re-signing Zack Baun to three-year deal worth reported $51 million after All-Pro season

The Eagles are bringing back key contributor to their top-ranked defense

CBS Sports - 16h

Trump’s IRS layoffs have some Americans asking: ‘Why bother’ filing taxes this year?

Accountants say some clients are wondering if they should blow off their taxes amid IRS cutbacks.

MarketWatch - Feb. 22

Illinois man guilty in fatal stabbing of 6-year-old Palestinian-American boy

An Illinois jury has convicted Joseph Czuba of fatally stabbing 6-year-old Wadee Alfayoumi in an attack prosecutors say was motivated by the Israel-Hamas war.

NBC News - 5d

Illinois man convicted of murder and hate crimes in stabbing of 6-year-old Palestinian American boy

An Illinois man was found guilty Friday? in the fatal stabbing of a Palestinian American boy and the wounding of his mother.

NBC News - 5d

Landlord found guilty on all counts in slaying of 6-year-old Palestinian-American boy

Joseph Czuba, the family's landlord, was indicted on multiple murder charges, as well as attempted murder, aggravated battery and hate crime counts.

ABC News - 5d

Jury finds Illinois landlord guilty of killing 6-year-old Palestinian American boy after October 7th

An Illinois landlord was found guilty on all counts in a murder and hate crime trial. He was accused of fatally stabbing a Palestinian American boy and attacking his mother, who survived. NBC News’ ...

NBC News - 5d

US updates Turks and Caicos Islands travel advisory, year after Americans arrested

The updated advisory comes nearly a year after several Americans were arrested on ammunition charges in Turks and Caicos.

The Hill - 16h

Latest in 31 million Americans borrowed money for health care last year: Poll

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