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Ukraine and Russia mark 3 years of war amid major shift in U.S. policy
A group of European leaders and Canada's prime minister are in Kyiv to support Ukraine's president. He faces a shift in U.S. policy as President Trump moves to end the war by negotiating one-on-one ...CBS News - Feb. 24 -
South Korea birthrate rises for first time in nine years amid surge in marriages
Rise comes from very low base and remains far below the 2.1 births per woman needed to stabilise population. South Korea’s birthrate rose last year for the first time in nine years, as a surge in ...The Guardian - Feb. 26 -
10-year Treasury yield ends at 1-week high amid focus on Germany’s spending boom
Yields on long-dated U.S. government debt rose for a third trading day amid continued attention on Germany’s big plans for military and infrastructure spending, which dampened the appeal of the ...MarketWatch - 2h -
Microsoft Hosted Explicit Videos of This Startup Founder for Years. Here's How She Got Them Taken Down
Breeze Liu has been a prominent advocate for victims. But even she struggled to scrub nonconsensual intimate images and videos of herself from the web.Wired - Feb. 20 -
Unilever CEO Schumacher to step down after less than two years in the job
Unilever CEO Hein Schumacher is stepping down after less than two years in the job, the company said Tuesday.CNBC - Feb. 25 -
Amazon's One Medical CEO stepping down after less than two years at helm
Green was tapped to lead One Medical shortly after Amazon completed its $3.9 billion acquisition of the company.CNBC - 1d -
Creosote for toothache - The fake GP who treated thousands over 30 years
Muhameed Saeed posed as a doctor for three decades before his deception was uncovered.BBC News - Feb. 23 -
Apple says it will invest $500 billion in U.S. over next 4 years
Apple's plans include building a new manufacturing plant to produce Apple Intelligence servers in Texas.CBS News - Feb. 24 -
Apple announces $500bn in US investments over next four years
Spending ranges from new AI server factory in Texas to film and TV content and may add 20,000 jobs. Apple announced Monday it would invest $500bn in the US in the next four years that would ...The Guardian - Feb. 24 -
Gender Pay Gap Narrows, But Only Slightly, Over 20- Year Span
How is your company doing on a bottom-line measure of workplace equity in the Trump era?Inc. - 1d -
White House to take over press pool amid 'Gulf of America' fight with AP
The White House said Tuesday that it would take over which outlets are allowed into the press pool covering the president, wresting such control from the White House Correspondents' Association. ...The Hill - Feb. 25 -
Trump, Zelenskyy hold high-stakes summit amid tensions over peace talks with Putin
The two leaders are set to sign a deal giving U.S. access to Ukraine's minerals.ABC News - 6d -
These safe haven currencies hold allure over the U.S. dollar amid Trump regime volatility, analysts say
Analysts are expecting to see shifts in currency valuations — with market watchers divided on which currencies they see as firm safe havens.CNBC - 2d -
Women's Power Rankings: Texas takes over the No. 1 spot, Notre Dame drops down
After falling to NC State, Notre Dame drops down in the rankings as Texas rises to No. 1.ESPN - 6d -
Trump doubles down on criticizing Zelensky over comment that end of war is far away
President Trump on Monday doubled down on his criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, just days after their Oval Office meeting went off the rails, bashing his latest comments that an ...The Hill - 3d -
Anglerfish That Surfaced Inspires Emotional Reactions on TikTok
An eerie looking creature from the ocean’s depths has become an unwitting inspiration for intense emotions.The New York Times - Feb. 18 -
TikTok Taps Climeworks to Remove CO2 From the Atmosphere
The announcement comes as the Trump Administration has thrown emerging climate-related tech like direct air capture into flux.Inc. - Feb. 19 -
‘We’re ready’: Frank McCourt on possibility of buying TikTok
McCourt's Project Liberty advocacy group submitted a bid to buy the U.S. assets of TikTok in early January.The Hill - Feb. 21 -
TikTok seeks a deal and China brings a chip ‘shock’
The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial TimesFinancial Times - Feb. 27 -
Eagles make Saquon Barkley NFL's highest-paid RB ever on two-year extension worth over $20M per year
Another big payday for Philly's star ball carrierCBS Sports - 2d -
How Fungi Move Among Us
Underground fungal networks are “living algorithms” that quietly help regulate Earth’s climate. Now scientists know what makes them so efficient.The New York Times - 5d -
Ecuador will seek foreign military aid to combat drug cartels as violence surges
The government of Ecuador has taken another step in its effort to gain help from foreign military forces to combat drug cartels and various organized crime groupsABC News - Feb. 19 -
Ex-Deputy Describes Rampant Violence by Mississippi ‘Goon Squad’
From a prison cell, one former deputy recounted how illegal searches and brutal beatings were used for years to help make drug convictions in his suburban county.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Congo's president says he'll create a unity government as violence spreads
Congo’s president says he is going to launch a unity government, as violence spreads across the country’s east and pressure mounts over his handling of the crisisABC News - Feb. 23 -
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Colombian city faces worst violence in decades as armed groups wreak havoc
Cúcuta imposes curfew as National Liberation Army (ELN) clashes with army in province bordering Venezuela. Residents of a violence-torn province in northern Colombia are bracing for further ...The Guardian - Feb. 23 -
The ugly truth of American violence has never been plainer
An extract from Omar El Akkad’s new book argues that Gaza put to bed the fantasy of the USA as freedom fighter. ‘I’m sitting on the side that’s launching bombs’: author Omar El Akkad on the ...The Guardian - Feb. 24 -
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‘Cocaine is classless ... everyone’s at it’: Danny Dyer on fame, aliens, love and male violence
He went from Harold Pinter’s protege to barely scraping a living to roaring success in Jilly Cooper’s Rivals. With the release of his new film Marching Powder, he talks about his journey from ...The Guardian - 3d -
At Supreme Court, Mexico to Offer Culprit for Cartel Violence: Gun Makers
The dispute focuses on whether Mexico can hold U.S. manufacturers liable for gun violence and comes amid rising tensions between the countries.The New York Times - 3d -
Netflix Plans to Spend $1 Billion Making Content in Mexico Over the Next 4 Years
Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos says the money will go toward projects like Alfonso Cuarón’s film Roma, which was made in Mexico and went on to international acclaim.Wired - Feb. 20 -
LeBron James reunites with Trail Blazers employee he knocked over five years ago
The 40-year-old Lakers star reunited with a familiar face before his 40-point game against the Trail Blazers.ESPN - Feb. 21 -
Congo says rebel uprising in its east has killed over 7,000 people this year
More than 7,000 people have died this year as Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have captured unprecedented amounts of territory in mineral-rich eastern CongoABC News - Feb. 24 -
Portland's Shaedon Sharpe enters Dunk of the Year territory with wild one-handed slam over Justin Champagnie
Shaedon Sharpe threw down a ridiculous poster on Wednesday night in Washington.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 27 -
Former Hong Kong pro-democracy lawmaker jailed for over 3 years on riot charge from 2019 protests
A Hong Kong judge sentenced a former pro-democracy lawmaker to three years and one month in prison on a charge of riot after an incident in which he was beaten up at a subway station during the ...NBC News - 6d -
Stephen Curry dunks for 1st time in 6 years, but Quentin Grimes' 44 points lead Sixers to win over Warriors
Curry insisted that was the last time he'll dunk in a game, but he was inspired to do so after encouragement from assistant coach Jerry Stackhouse.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
UK rental prices rise at slowest pace in over 3 years, data shows
Zoopla figures signal easing for tenants after prolonged squeeze on financesFinancial Times - 2d -
TSMC, the Chip Giant, Is to Spend $100 Billion in U.S. Over the Next 4 Years
The investment plan, announced at the White House, was made as the Trump administration pushes to bring chip making back to the United States.The New York Times - 2d -
TSMC, the Chip Giant, Is to Spend $100 Billion in U.S. Over the Next 4 Years
The investment plan, announced at the White House, was made as the Trump administration pushes to bring chip making back to the United States.The New York Times - 2d
