Argentina flooding: 16 killed as two girls swept away by rising waters

Entire families reportedly killed in fighting in north-west Syria, UN says

Human rights commissioner calls for investigation into ‘extremely disturbing’ attacks in Latakia province. The UN has condemned what it called “extremely disturbing” reports of entire families ...

The Guardian - 1d

Tokyo marks 80th anniversary of U.S. firebombing that killed 100,000 in a single night

Elderly survivors of a U.S. firebombing in Tokyo that killed more than 100,000 people in one night during World War II are pushing for recognition of the largely forgotten attack.

NBC News - 1d

Washington Post editor resigns after accusing CEO of killing column

Washington Post columnist Ruth Marcus resigned Monday after accusing the paper's CEO and publisher of killing her column criticizing owner Jeff Bezos' latest editorial edict.

NBC News - 1d

Washington Post columnist quits after critical op-ed on Bezos is killed

Ruth Marcus, a longtime op-ed writer for the Washington Post, quit on Monday after, she said, her column criticizing owner Jeff Bezos was killed by publisher.

CBS News - 1h

India’s official Oscar entry, which failed to make the cut, wins big at major Bollywood awards show

The film that was submitted as India’s official Oscar entry but failed to make the final list of nominees has swept the International Indian Film Academy Awards

ABC News - 1d

Suspected cause of Long Island wildfires was a resident making s'mores: Police

The cause of the wildfires that swept through part of Long Island, New York, over the weekend is believed to have been a resident making s'mores, police said.

ABC News - 22h

Russia orders two people connected to British embassy to leave country

Kremlin accuses individuals of ‘intelligence and subversive activities’ in what appears to be latest in tit-for-tat diplomatic expulsions. Two people connected to the British embassy in Moscow have ...

The Guardian - 23h

Nasa announces shuttering of two departments and office of chief scientist

Office of technology, policy and strategy and one covering DEI initiatives were eliminated in line with ‘efficiency’ cuts. Nasa announced on Monday it had eliminated the office of its chief ...

The Guardian - 20h

Reshma Saujani’s Advice for Female Founders? Build Your Own Door

The founder of Girls Who Code and Moms First joins ‘From The Ground Up’ this week.

Inc. - 22h

Russian officials criticised for giving meat grinders to mothers of soldiers killed in Ukraine

Members of Putin’s United Russia party in Murmansk said gifts were initiative of the women’s wing . Local officials from Russia’s ruling party have caused controversy by presenting mothers of ...

The Guardian - 2d

Drone attacks killing hundreds of civilians across Africa, says report

Calls grow to control military use of unmanned aerial vehicles which, despite claims of precise targeting, are claiming civilian lives. Almost 1,000 civilians have been killed and hundreds more ...

The Guardian - 1d

One killed in largest Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow, authorities say

At least 91 drones descended on Russian capital, forcing flights and train services to be suspended. Ukraine targeted Moscow early on Tuesday in what authorities said was its largest ever drone ...

The Guardian - 10h

AI Thinks It Cracked Kryptos. The Artist Behind It Says No Chance

Jim Sanborn’s inbox is flooded with amateur cryptographers who say they’ve cracked the code with chatbots like Grok 3.

Wired - 4d

The Extreme Weather Conditions That Drove the Carolina Wildfires

The wildifires in the Carolinas have followed months of whiplash weather—drought, followed by hurricane-fueled floods, and then more drought.

Wired - 3d

Von Miller landing spots: Best fits for two-time Super Bowl champion after release from Bills

Miller, who turns 36 in March, has recorded six sacks across the last two seasons

CBS Sports - 1d

Russia expels two more British diplomats

The pair have been accused by Russian security services of "intelligence and subversive activity".

BBC News - 1d

Championship top-two fight will go to wire - Wilder

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder expects the battle for automatic promotion to the Premier League to go all the way.

BBC News - 1d

Pardons and Paybacks Are Trump’s Two Modes of Justice

Only the norms of history and the customs of decency constrain a president — or, as in this case, they don’t.

The New York Times - 4h

What a government shutdown could mean for you — and the odds it could happen

Optimism for avoiding a shutdown is on the rise — but the clock is ticking.

MarketWatch - 23h

US port operators turn to automation

Terminals increasingly look to robots amid rising demand

Financial Times - 12h

Russian strike on Ukrainian town kills 11 as US cuts intelligence sharing with Kyiv

A Russian strike on a town in Ukraine’s embattled Donetsk region has killed at least 11 people as a wave of heavy aerial attacks continued into the second night following a U.S. decision to stop ...

ABC News - 3d

Russian strike on Ukraine kills more than 10 after Trump threatens sanctions

Russia struck the Donetsk region in Ukraine on Friday, killing at least 11 and wounding 30 people according to Ukraine’s officials, hours after President Trump threatened to impose sanctions on ...

The Hill - 3d

More than 1,000 dead after 2 days of clashes and revenge killings in Syria

A war monitoring group said more than 1,000 were killed in revenge attacks and clashes between Syrian security forces and loyalists of ousted President Bashar Assad.

CBS News - 2d

Woman, 40, killed in shooting named

The 40-year-old died at the scene of the shooting in Rhondda Cynon Taf on Sunday.

BBC News - 23h

Recession Risks Rise Over Tariff Chaos, Polls Find

U.S. inflation risks have worsened, while recession risks are also mounting for Mexico, Canada and the U.S., the surveys found.

Inc. - 3d

5 Things to Know About the Rise and Fall of Mayor Eric Adams

Here are five takeaways from the Magazine’s profile of New York City’s mayor.

The New York Times - 3d

Not so demure any more: The rise of 'free the nipple' fashion

Stars like Charli XCX have made see-through outfits all the rage at big events, but not everyone's a fan.

BBC News - 2d

Why Santos' rise should earn him Warriors playoff rotation spot

Gui Santos played a pivotal role in the Golden State Warriors' win over the Detroit Pistons on Saturday at Chase Center.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Bills to rise by 80p to fund discounts for homes near pylons

Households near new pylons are set to get up to £250 a year off their energy bills, under government plans.

BBC News - 23h

UK retail sales rise ‘modestly’ as consumers remain cautious

Shoppers continued to cut volume of goods they purchased in February, industry data indicates

Financial Times - 17h

Euro and pound rise against dollar amid ‘Trumpcession’ fears

US currency has lost all the gains it enjoyed since Trump won election and hits lowest level since mid-October. Business live – latest updates The euro and the pound have risen against the ...

The Guardian - 2h

Small Businesses Still Struggle to Hire, Despite Rising Recession Fears

The NFIB’s monthly poll of entrepreneurs lists recruitment problems, inflation, and the general outlook for economic growth as leading concerns.

Inc. - 4h

Threshold for filing ‘side hustle’ tax return to rise to £3,000 in UK

Cash earnings to increase from current level of £1,000 in boost to people who sell goods online

Financial Times - 2h

Fact Check: No, mussels don't shut off Warsaw's water supply if they sense toxins — but they help monitor it

Yahoo News - 1d

Joan Didion was famously reserved. But she openly adored John Wayne and Old Hollywood

Joan Didion fell in love with movies as a girl but would sour on Hollywood after working there, Alissa Wilkinson writes in 'We Tell Ourselves Stories.'

Los Angeles Times - 1d