America must break its addiction to fossil fuels

3 observations after Sixers get smoked by Celtics in 1st game after break

The Sixers fell to a 124-104 loss to the Celtics on Thursday night in their first game after the All-Star break.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 20

Europe Vows to Step Up Baltic Sea Security After a New Cable Break

The bloc announced new steps to prevent threats to undersea lines after Sweden discovered damage to one east of Gotland island.

The New York Times - Feb. 21

From Miami's hot streak to Denver's turnaround: Top post-All-Star break runs

A strong run after the NBA All-Star break is not rare. Which team could be the next to make a push?

ESPN - Feb. 21

Australia’s Inglis chases England down on record-breaking Champions Trophy day – live

Over-by-over updates from Group B game (9am GMT) Get in touch with Tanya here | Sign up to the Spin OH MY GOOD GOLLY WHAT A CATCH! Alex Carey has pulled off a blinder to get rid of Phil ...

The Guardian - Feb. 22

Plaxico Burress' Giants Super Bowl ring sells for $280,600 at auction, nearly breaking record

Burress was a member of the 2007 Giants team that dethroned the previously undefeated Patriots in Super Bowl XLII

CBS Sports - Feb. 24

This tax break for lower-income retirement savers is a 'well-kept secret,' expert says

The retirement savings contributions credit, or saver's credit, can help offset funds added to retirement accounts. But most taxpayers don't claim it.

CNBC - Feb. 24

Home Depot earnings beat Wall Street estimates, as retailer breaks comparable sales losing streak

Home Depot narrowly beat fourth-quarter earnings estimates, but it gave lackluster sales guidance as high interest rates and home prices pose challenges.

CNBC - 6d

The record-breaking run of 'Ne Zha 2' may seem like a surprise. It shouldn't

For someone who's lived in China since before the pandemic, the success of the animated film "Ne Zha 2" marks more of an industry milestone than a surprise.

CNBC - 6d

Diana Taurasi retires: Ranking the candidates who could break the WNBA's all-time scoring record

A'ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart are the best bets

CBS Sports - 5d

Alex Ovechkin sets another goal-scoring record on the march to breaking Wayne Gretzky's tally

Alex Ovechkin reached 30 goals in a season for the 19th time in his 20-year NHL career, adding to the league record he set last season with his 18th.

NBC News - 5d

Marc Short: GOP conference could 'break apart' over attempts to pass Trump agenda

Marc Short, former chief of staff to Vice President Mike Pence, said he is concerned that the Republican conference could “break apart” if it embraces the Senate’s two-track approach to addressing ...

The Hill - 5d

Washington Capitals vs. St. Louis Blues: How to watch Alex Ovechkin get closer to breaking an NHL record tonight

Here's how to watch the Capitals face the Blues tonight.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Breaking down Trump, Musk's claims that some federal workers are dead or don't exist

Amid widespread federal layoffs, another questionable claim has emerged from the Trump administration that there were dead workers on the payroll. CBS News Confirmed executive editor Rhona Tarrant ...

CBS News - 4d

Homeowners can get a tax break worth thousands of dollars—see if you're eligible

For a median-sized loan, some homeowners could claim over $20,000 in tax deductions when filing this year.

CNBC - 3d

A ‘break glass moment’: How Washington can prevent a Big Tech takeover of local news

Local broadcasters are facing an existential threat due to regulations that restrict growth and competition, and the FCC must take action to ensure their survival and the continued availability of ...

The Hill - 3d

Mecha Break Is A Larger-Than-Life Hero Shooter That Scratches My Titanfall Itch

I like robots--especially comically large ones armed with various weapons. When I received an invitation to visit Amazing Seasun Games' Irvine, California office to try out their latest title, ...

GameSpot - 3d

Texas WR Isaiah Bond says he will 'for sure' break Xavier Worthy's 40-yard dash record

Worthy, another Texas WR, ran a 4.21 last year.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Matthew Knies breaks 3rd-period tie in the Maple Leafs' 3-2 victory over the Rangers

Matthew Knies broke a third-period tie, Anthony Stolarz made 33 saves and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the New York Rangers 3-2 on Friday night

ABC News - 3d

Tax breaks, child care and free college: How a Kansas town is enticing people to move there

Neodesha, Kansas, is trying a new way to get people to relocate. Residents may qualify for tax breaks and student loan repayment assistance among other perks.

CNBC - 2d

Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: Capitals star 11 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL record

At his current pace, Ovechkin could surpass 'The Great One' before the end of the season

CBS Sports - 2d

Kenrich Williams, Julian Champagnie ejected after fight breaks out in Thunder's matchup with Spurs

Lou Dort was ejected after the incident broke out on Sunday night in San Antonio, too.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

WATCH: Fight nearly breaks out during Thunder's victory over Spurs, multiple players ejected

Kenrich Williams, Julian Champagnie and Lu Dort were all tossed from Sunday's game

CBS Sports - 1d

This is a hard choice. We believe in foreign aid – but we have to make cuts. We must keep the UK safe | David Lammy

Putin’s Russia is a threat to all Europe, including the UK. Vital aid work will be hit as we spend more on defence, but we must deal with the world as it is. There are moments in history when ...

The Guardian - 6d

'Stuck' in place: Author traces America's mobility crisis to a Modesto law enacted in 1885

In his insightful book about America's housing crisis, Yoni Appelbaum argues that more than a century of restrictive legislation has left so many stuck, unable to pursue opportunity.

Los Angeles Times - Feb. 19

Canada’s ice hockey win over Trump’s America was her soft power laid bare | Colin Horgan

Trump can try to co-opt hockey. But Thursday showed that wherever where you’re from, when you step onto the ice, something about you will always be Canadian. Canada beat US 3-2 on McDavid’s ...

The Guardian - Feb. 21

The ‘Gulf of America’ feud is about something bigger: Trump wants to control the media | Margaret Sullivan

The president punished the AP for choosing its own language, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. The press must show unity. It might seem like a small matter, just a disagreement over whether a ...

The Guardian - Feb. 21

The stock market is expensive. But there’s still one bull case not priced in, says Bank of America.

Bank of America says heavily regulated sectors have yet to fully rally

MarketWatch - Feb. 21

Eye on America: Tyler Perry and Kerry Washington film illuminates historic WWII battalion

In Washington D.C., we visit the Library of Congress, where a hand-painted display weaves together the oldest African American family tree. And in Virginia, we speak with Tyler Perry and Kerry ...

CBS News - Feb. 22

Judge declines to restore AP access to White House amid 'Gulf of America' dispute

A federal judge on Monday declined to restore The Associated Press’s access to certain spaces open to the media at the White House, including the Oval Office amid the Trump administration’s battle ...

The Hill - Feb. 24

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 - 6d

Eli Lilly unveils $27bn US investment as corporate America seeks to woo Trump

Pharmaceutical industry hopes to ward off growing tariff threat

Financial Times - 5d

In deporting Asians to Central America, Trump strong-arms weaker nations, experts say

Dozens of mostly Asian migrants were put on a deportation flight on Thursday. But instead of landing near their home countries, the plane arrived in San José, Costa Rica.

NBC News - 5d

Movie theater ceiling collapses during screening of 'Captain America: Brave New World'

Two moviegoers got an extra taste of action Tuesday night — and not just from their choice to view "Captain America: Brave New World."

NBC News - 4d

How opportunity awaits AJ Allmendinger, one of NASCAR's best road racers, at Circuit of the Americas

Allmendinger spoke to CBS Sports ahead of COTA, where he figures to contend for a win that could make his whole season

CBS Sports - 4d

The ‘bro bubble’ is bursting, says Bank of America strategist. Here are the key levels to watch for the Nasdaq, Palantir and more.

The so-called ‘bro bubble’ — the testosterone-fueled rally in cryptocurrencies and other speculative tech stocks — is popping, and one strategist identifies the key lines in the sand for closely ...

MarketWatch - 4d

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