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

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 - 3d

‘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 - 2d

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 - 2d

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 - 1d

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 - 1d

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

Yahoo News - 1d

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 - 1d

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 - 1d

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 - 20h

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 - 20h

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 - 18h

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 - 16h

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 - 14h

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 - 14h

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 - 6h

The ‘One in a Million’ N.F.L. Draft Prospect Most People Haven’t Seen Play

After starring at Middlebury, Thomas Perry has established himself as arguably the strongest player in the class.

The New York Times - 4h

The Bangles' memoir retraces the band's steps of walking like Egyptians, meeting Prince and making history

Susanna Hoffs, along with bandmates Vicki and Debbi Peterson, spoke about new book "Eternal Flame," recalling key events in the Bangles' chart-topping run in the 1980s and how the band shaped their ...

Los Angeles Times - Feb. 18

Luka Doncic is likely off his minutes restriction as the Lakers return to work against Charlotte

Luka Doncic is going back to work with the Los Angeles Lakers, and he’s likely back to full speed as well

ABC News - 6d

Worm-like creature with ‘dark secret’ wins New Zealand bug of the year award

Velvet worms have rows of pudgy legs, skin speckled like a galaxy and dissolve their prey with sticky goo . An ancient gummy-looking worm-like creature with a vicious hunting method that involves ...

The Guardian - 5d

Cowboys lineman Zack Martin, 7-time All-Pro and likely Hall of Famer, to reportedly retire after 11 seasons

Martin played 11 seasons after the Cowboys made him their first-round pick in 2014.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Trump backs Rep. Byron Donalds in his likely run for Florida governor in 2026

President Donald Trump on Thursday publicly supported Republican Rep. Byron Donalds' likely bid for Florida governor in 2026.

NBC News - 4d

Together AI’s $305M bet: Reasoning models like DeepSeek-R1 are increasing, not decreasing, GPU demand

The demands of DeepSeek's advanced reasoning capabilities are pushing enterprises toward Together AI's optimized infrastructure platform.

VentureBeat - 4d

This Chinese AI Bet Has Outperformed Magnificent Seven Names Like Meta and Google This Year

Alibaba stock soared after a strong earnings beat, bringing its year-to-date gains to 60 percent.

Inc. - 4d

Celsius wants to sell more energy drinks to women. Wall Street likes the move.

Celsius shares are up more than 30% after its quarterly results topped estimates and it announced plans to buy drink maker Alani Nu.

MarketWatch - 4d

New Dodgers star Roki Sasaki drops marriage announcement out of the blue, just like Shohei Ohtani did

Sasaki announced his marriage on Instagram on Friday.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

‘Like a giant Squid Game’: soul searching in South Korea after latest celebrity suicide

Death of actor Kim Sae-ron sparks renewed calls for changes to ease pressure on celebrities who face intense scrutiny from media and fans alike . On Friday, the South Korean columnist Yang ...

The Guardian - 3d

Stephen A. Smith brushes off Carville attack: ‘You sound like one of those old curmudgeons’

Stephen A. Smith brushed off Democratic strategist James Carville's recent criticism as the two continue their word battle regarding comments about the 2028 presidential election after Carville ...

The Hill - 2d

‘It feels like we lost’: Newcastle’s Howe left bemused by late Forest revival

‘Best and worst’ of team on show in 4-3 victory, says Howe Saudi owners to make decision on new stadium this week As the final whistle blew at St James’ Park and Nottingham Forest’s players ...

The Guardian - 2d

After near-death experience, Dustin May thrilled to be pitching: 'Like a new beginning'

Dustin May makes his first start in a big league environment since 2023 for the Dodgers, and he is thrilled to be back on the mound.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

2025 NFL combine: Key prospects to watch in Indianapolis this week; biggest snubs still likely to get drafted

Players who could boost their stock in Indy, and others who surprisingly didn't earn invites

CBS Sports - 1d

Mets rotation takes another hit as Sean Manaea gets shut down with oblique strain, likely to miss Opening Day

Fellow starter Frankie Montas is already out with a lat strain

CBS Sports - 1d

Will Americans get $5,000 checks from DOGE savings like Trump, Musk claim?

It's not clear if the Trump administration could share savings produced by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) with Americans. Jay Zagorsky, a professor at Boston University's Questrom ...

CBS News - 5h

How digitally native companies like Rothy's are growing profitably in a new era for retail

Flats maker Rothy's is growing profitably after expanding into wholesale and building its store fleet. In 2024, it saw sales grow 17%.

CNBC - 4h

How digitally native companies like Rothy's are growing profitably in a new era for retail

Direct-to-consumer footwear brand Rothy’s just recorded its best year on record after the company appointed retail veteran Jenny Ming, one of the co-founders of Old Navy, as its CEO.

NBC News - 3h