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WATCH: Massive warehouse fire forces residents to shelter in place in Pennsylvania
Officials in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, are urging residents to avoid the site of a large industrial fire in Abington Township due to air quality concerns. Evacuations have been recommended.ABC News - Feb. 19 -
Residents attack Bangladesh air force base in altercation with soldiers, 1 dead
Reports in Bangladesh say a group of residents have attacked an air force base, prompting soldiers to open fire that killed at least one and wounded several othersABC News - Feb. 24 -
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Residents advised to buy earplugs as lighthouse fog alarm malfunctions
The automated Longships Lighthouse off Land's End is sounding a loud beep every 13 seconds.BBC News - 3d -
King Charles III welcomes Canada's Trudeau for private talks at royal residence
Britain’s King Charles III has given a warm welcome to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as the two met for a private audience at the monarch’s royal residence SandringhamABC News - 5h -
Denmark to ban mobile phones in schools and after-school clubs
Government accepts advice of commission that also says children under 13 should not have their own smartphone. Denmark is to ban mobile phones in schools and after-school clubs on the ...The Guardian - 6d -
Nicholls State earns 93-84 victory over UT Rio Grande Valley
Led by Jamal West's 22 points, the Nicholls State Colonels defeated the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros 93-84ABC News - Feb. 22 -
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Families, revelers party side-by-side in traditional Carnival in Sao Paulo town
During Carnival, the small Brazilian town of Sao Luiz do Paraitinga’s calm everyday life transforms into a joyful party known for its deep-rooted traditions, giant puppets and songs known in ...ABC News - 3h -
Why Trump’s Clean Energy Rollbacks Could Derail a Factory Boom
With the Trump administration reversing support for low-carbon power, the business case for making wind, solar and electric vehicle parts gets weaker.The New York Times - Feb. 20 -
China taps tech talent to boost AI data centre boom
Beijing is pooling resources from the private and state sectors to accelerate adoption of the fast-developing technologyFinancial Times - Feb. 22 -
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. - Feb. 22 -
Hungarian film-makers struggle for funding despite production boom
While country draws international talent, domestic movies are more likely to get made if they align with Orbán politics. The office of Proton Cinema lies on the ground floor of a modernist house in ...The Guardian - 4d -
Nvidia revenues jump almost 80% on booming AI chip sales
Chief Jensen Huang says demand remains strong despite worries China’s DeepSeek could stymie growthFinancial Times - 4d -
Nvidia’s Profit Jumps 80 Percent as Company Rides Tech’s AI Boom
The Silicon Valley company, which dominates the market for chips needed to build A.I. systems, said revenue was up 78 percent from a year earlier.The New York Times - 4d -
Ice contractor plans for surveillance boom under Trump migrant crackdown
Geo Group, an Ice partner, is moving at ‘unprecedented speed’ to build out its monitoring, executive chair says. The Geo Group, the largest single private contractor to US Immigration and Customs ...The Guardian - 4d -
Texas workers face mounting dangers in the heart of America's greatest oil boom
This story was produced in partnership with the Pulitzer Center. It is part one of a four-part series. Jose Gonzalez* wore no mask, despite the toxic chemicals he worked with in the oilfield. "One ...The Hill - 10h -
Teenager plotted mass shooting at Edinburgh school
The boy, now 17, was obsessed with the Columbine High School massacre in the US, which saw 12 students and a teacher murdered.BBC News - Feb. 21 -
Teenager's school shooting plan 'extremely shocking'
Luton Council acknowledges "emotional difficulty" the revelation has had on families and staff.BBC News - 6d -
'Bullying by teachers' at special needs school investigated
Concerns raised include staff allegedly displaying "bullying" behaviour and children being put in isolation.BBC News - 4d -
Gene Hackman’s Gritty, Grouchy, Old-School Style
Between the idols of Hollywood’s golden age and the media-savvy stars of today, he had an appeal all his own.The New York Times - 3d -
Economic partnership will protect the Ukrainian people and the US taxpayer
Trump’s bold international leadership aligns interests and benefits allFinancial Times - Feb. 22 -
China government spending on citizens lags economic peers
Relatively low expenditure that directly supports individual consumption could undermine growth effortsFinancial Times - Feb. 23 -
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Satellite rivalries are politicising the world’s economic plumbing
Governments are increasingly wary of relying on foreign communication systemsFinancial Times - Feb. 24 -
Analyzing potential economic consequences of DOGE cuts
The Trump administration ordered the termination of more than 6,000 Internal Revenue Service employees last week. According to a local union, that includes roughly 1,000 IRS workers in Kansas City ...CBS News - 4d -
UK services exports shine amid economic gloom
Consulting is key to unlocking growth in the face of global headwinds, says analystsFinancial Times - 4d -
Why Americans are planning an "economic blackout" day
Activists are planning an "economic blackout" day on Feb. 28 to limit spending at major retailers. The move is part of a growing protest to rising prices across the nation. Betty Lin-Fisher, a ...CBS News - 4d -
Group calls for 'economic blackout' boycott Friday
Grassroots group People's Union USA is organizing a "blackout" boycott of major businesses on Friday to protest against corporate greed and high costs, with the goal of uniting Americans against ...The Hill - 3d -
Today’s ‘economic blackout’ is just performance art
If you want to change things, you have to get real.MarketWatch - 3d -
Why Americans are participating in an "economic blackout" day
Many Americans are protesting inflation and higher prices by refusing to spend money on Feb. 28 at major retailers. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.CBS News - 3d -
Is Golf’s Newest League a Success?
T.G.L., the indoor simulator league co-founded by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, has captured the interest of fans. Not everything has been perfect.The New York Times - 5d -
An explosion at a meeting of M23 rebel group leaders with eastern Congo residents injures dozens
An explosion at a meeting of M23 rebel group leaders with eastern Congo residents injures dozensABC News - 4d -
Cyclone Garance hits French Indian Ocean island of Reunion, residents urged to stay indoors
Tropical Cyclone Garance hit the French Indian Ocean island of Reunion, bringing heavy rain and winds exceeding 200 kilometers per hour (124 mph) that caused floods and damage to buildingsABC News - 3d -
‘There’s something wrong about it’: Santa Fe abuzz as residents wonder what caused Gene Hackman’s death
New Mexico town shocked by deaths of actor, wife and dog – but answers to critical questions may take time to emerge. As New Mexico authorities investigate the deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife, ...The Guardian - 2d -
Couple takes in Senegalese high school basketball player left homeless by private school closure
Ama Sow, a young boy from Senegal, West Africa, had dreams of playing basketball in America. A private high school in Pittsburgh sponsored him, but then went out of business, leaving Sow homeless. ...CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Fed Flags Rising Inflation Risks and Rising Uncertainty About Trump’s Policies
Rates cuts are still on the menu, but like many businesses, Fed officials are having a tough time judging the impact of Trump’s tariff and immigration plans.Inc. - Feb. 20
