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The first quarter is on track for negative GDP growth, Atlanta Fed indicator says
The central bank's GDPNow tracker of incoming metrics is indicating that gross domestic product is on pace to shrink by 1.5%.CNBC - 3d -
Argentine woman tracks down brother snatched at birth by military official
In 1978, during Argentina's dictatorship, a pregnant woman was kept alive at a death camp only long enough to give birth. Her family spent decades searching for her stolen baby.CBS News - 1d -
What I would tell Elon Musk to get DOGE back on track
On the current trajectory, he needs to know it will failThe Hill - 14h -
Pope is sitting up out of bed at hospital as he recovers from pneumonia
Pope Francis is continuing his recovery from pneumoniaABC News - Feb. 20 -
Bondi says Epstein client list 'sitting on my desk' for review
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi is in the process of reviewing the alleged "client list" of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, as directed by President Trump.The Hill - Feb. 21 -
Hochul says Democratic governors won't "sit idly by" as Trump threatens retaliation
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said Democratic governors won't "sit idly by" as President Trump threatens retaliation if the leaders do not comply with his agenda.CBS News - Feb. 23 -
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Pro-Palestinian Demonstrators Stage Sit-in at Barnard Over Expulsions
The demonstrators, who were protesting the expulsions of two students, assaulted a campus employee, sending the worker to the hospital, a Barnard College spokeswoman said.The New York Times - 5d -
Couple Had to Sit Next to Body After Woman Died Midflight
Flight attendants placed the body of a woman who died during a 14-hour flight in a seat next to a couple from Australia.The New York Times - 4d -
Pro-Palestinian students stage sit-in at Barnard College to protest expulsions
Group storms building with dean’s office over expulsion of two students last month who interrupted a class on Israel. A group of pro-Palestinian student protesters stormed a Barnard College ...The Guardian - 4d -
Captaincy on line against Afghanistan - Buttler
England captain Jos Buttler admits his future as captain may be on the line against Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy, but will continue to focus on the positives.BBC News - 6d -
The Showgirl Must Go On
Gypsy Wood, a dancer and cabaret artist, is more than at home on the stage. But it was her Las Vegas ranch house that landed a big role in the film “The Last Showgirl.”The New York Times - Feb. 22 -
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Democrats and former defense officials rail against 'pure pettiness' of Trump Pentagon firings
Democrat lawmakers and former national security leaders are furious over President Trump’s Friday night massacre of top Pentagon leadership, which they warned was a dangerous polarization of the ...The Hill - Feb. 23 -
As anger mounts over rail disaster in Greece, workers strike and thousands are expected to protest
Two years after Greece’s deadliest train crash, nationwide strikes and protests are marking the anniversaryABC News - 3d -
Trump tariffs will hit over $200 billion in U.S.-Canada-Mexico cross-border rail trade
Over $200 billion in trade is carried by freight rails between the US, Canada and Mexico, with auto parts, oil, lumber, ag, and chemicals linking the economies.CNBC - 3d -
'England to monster Scotland? Where's the evidence?'
All the Calcutta Cup talk is of England ending Scotland's dominance, but it would be foolish to write off the visitors, writes Tom English.BBC News - Feb. 21 -
California Bill Seeks Age Minimum on Anti-Aging Skin Care Products
Revamped legislation would require anyone purchasing the products to provide proof that they are 18 or older.The New York Times - Feb. 19 -
California family leaves the US, scared of potential ICE raid
A California family, fearful of immigration raids, has decided to pick up their lives and leave the United States.ABC News - Feb. 20 -
Climate change is coming for coastlines, from ancient cities to modern California: Study
Climate change-induced seawater intrusions are hastening the collapse of buildings in the ancient Egyptian port city of Alexandria — posing threats similar to those challenging coastal California, ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
California wildfire aid will come with 'strings,' says Trump envoy Grenell
The Trump administration will place “strings” on the recovery assistance it gives to California after the state faced deadly wildfires, Trump envoy Richard Grenell said Friday. “The federal ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
California governor asks Congress for nearly $40 billion for LA wildfire relief
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has asked Congress to approve nearly $40 billion in aid to help the Los Angeles area recover from January’s devastating wildfiresABC News - Feb. 22 -
California cracks down on social media-fueled skincare obsession
A new California bill aims to ban the sale of over-the-counter skincare products with active ingredients like retinol and glycolic acid to minors, following a surge in young shoppers influenced by ...CBS News - Feb. 24 -
Over 120 terabytes of child sex abuse material seized in California
Investigators seized more than 120 terabytes of child sex abuse material from a residence in Northern California on Thursday, according to the Solano County Sheriff’s Office.NBC News - Feb. 24 -
California judge testifies that he accidentally shot and killed his wife
A man accused in a shooting that killed two homeless people and wounded three others has pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree murder.NBC News - 6d -
California faces worsening drought despite recent heavy rainstorms
Dry pattern seen among entire ‘lower basin’ of the Colorado River, including Arizona and desert cities such as Las Vegas. Dramatic rainstorms earlier this month brought more than 6in of rain to ...The Guardian - 6d -
Newsom threatens to pull funds unless California cities crack down on homelessness
‘We’re not going to fund failure,’ says governor, who warned local authorities they could lose out on millions of dollars. California ’s governor warned cities and counties that they could lose ...The Guardian - 6d -
WATCH: Thousands of dolphins swim together in California's Monterey Bay
A rare "super pod" of around 3,000 dolphins -- including the elusive northern right whale dolphin -- went out for a swim, with many leaping through into the air.ABC News - 6d -
California May Boost Its Controversial $20 Fast-Food Minimum Wage
Less than a year after it came into effect, the state’s alternatively decried and hailed $20 fast-food pay law may get a 3.5 percent boost—reviving clashes during its rollout.Inc. - 5d -
California legislators propose bills to expand film and TV tax credit program
To address the flight of productions to other states and countries, legislators are proposing bills that they say will make it more attractive to film in California.Los Angeles Times - 5d -
Boat Crew Spots Thousands of Dolphins in a California Bay ‘Superpod’
The bay looked “like it was boiling,” said a boat captain with a whale-watching company in Monterey Bay, Calif. He captured video of the dolphins swimming off the coast.The New York Times - 5d -
California Could Push Fast Food Minimum Wage Above $20
Business owners say it hasn’t been long enough since the $20 minimum wage went into effect to know its impact.Inc. - 4d -
In wake of southern California wildfires, a diverse small business community looks to rebuild
Business owners in Altadena hope to see the diverse community that their organizations thrived in rise from the ashes.CNBC - 3d -
Problems With New California Bar Exam Spark Lawsuit and Enrage Test Takers
Many aspiring lawyers could not access the test and cited delays or other issues. A lawmaker has called for an investigation.The New York Times - 1d -
‘Like a horror movie’: Ice detaining German tourist in California indefinitely
Jessica Brösche has spent more than a month in detention center after being denied entry at San Diego from Mexico. A German tourist is fighting to be released from an immigration detention center ...The Guardian - 10h -
Europe should be flattered by Maga’s attacks
A central goal of Trump’s henchmen is to defang the EU’s regulatory power for the benefit of American Big TechFinancial Times - Feb. 23 -
Should Men Wear White Jeans?
Our critic explains why Frenchmen love crisp denim, and what you can learn from them about how to style these statement pants without looking too contrived — on either side of Labor Day.The New York Times - Feb. 24 -
Should you invest in gold this March?
This March could be a good time for prospective gold investors to take action. Here are three reasons why.CBS News - 8h -
Tariffs are not going to solve America’s ills
Punitive import duties will neither reduce the US trade deficit nor boost employment in manufacturingFinancial Times - 1h -
How a church administrator tracked down the woman now accused of killing her father and 3 others
On a May afternoon two years ago, Christyn Akin-Crockett found herself in an unusual situation.NBC News - Feb. 22
