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Trump Lawsuits Against Media Gain Momentum
First Amendment experts say Mr. Trump’s lawsuits, based on an unproven legal theory, lack merit. But more could be on the way.The New York Times - Feb. 7 -
Trump's anti-media rhetoric turns to action
Blocking reporters from covering news events at the Oval Office.NBC News - Feb. 13 -
Manchester United to brief staff on ‘media reports’ of redundancies
‘Team briefing’ set for Monday 24 February Statement says ‘club must explore every option’ Manchester United will hold a meeting on 24 February with staff to discuss “media reports”, with Sir ...The Guardian - 5d -
Trump Media reports $400 million in 2024 losses
Trump Media & Technology Group is worth almost $7 billion, but the company generated less than $4 million in revenue in 2024, according to a new filing.CNBC - 5d -
European leaders, media stunned by JD Vance's speech
Vice President JD Vance stunned European leaders in Munich this week with a speech in which he painted a picture of European politics infected by media censorship and political correctness. ...CBS News - 4d -
Tensions between Trump, media reach new high
Tensions between the Trump White House and the press are reaching a fever pitch after the president banned The Associated Press from Air Force One and the Oval Office over its refusal to use the ...The Hill - 1d -
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AD has 'reminder' debut, is 'fine' after early exit
Anthony Davis said he's "fine" after leaving what was a dominant debut for the Mavericks with a "lower-body" injury.ESPN - Feb. 9 -
We’re in a relationship recession – and a lot of women are absolutely fine with that | Emma Beddington
Older people don’t want to get married; youngsters aren’t dating. But maybe there’s more to life than being in a couple. Sorry, Valentine’s Day is cancelled: we’re in a relationship recession. ...The Guardian - Feb. 9 -
Deutsche Bank fined €10mn by Spanish regulator over forex mis-selling
German watchdog BaFin set to conclude its own investigation in coming weeksFinancial Times - Feb. 10 -
Five-minute rule for car parking to change after 'unfair' fines
It comes after Excel Parking dropped its £1,906 claim against a woman who took more than five minutes to pay.BBC News - Feb. 12 -
NHS trust fined £1.6m over failings in baby deaths
The fine over the deaths of Adele O'Sullivan, Kahlani Rawson and Quinn Parker is the largest for an NHS trust in maternity care.BBC News - Feb. 12 -
'Fined NHS trust failed to learn from our daughter's death'
The parents of Wynter Andrews, who died under NHS care in 2019, say a trust has "failed to learn".BBC News - Feb. 12 -
Texas judge fines N.Y. doctor for prescribing abortion pills to Texas woman
A Texas judge on Thursday ordered a New York doctor to pay more than $100,000 in penalties for prescribing abortion pills to a woman near Dallas.CBS News - 5d -
Jalen Carter avoids fine for blow to Patrick Mahomes's head
Obvious violation wasn't flagged, either.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Man fined for housing 18 people in three-bed home
Charles Egbiremolen operated eight bedsits without a licence in a converted three-bedroom house.BBC News - 1d -
Cassie is pregnant, expecting her third child with husband Alex Fine
Casandra 'Cassie' Ventura and her husband, '1883' actor Alex Fine, announced Wednesday that they're expecting their third child: 'Best gift I could ask for'Los Angeles Times - 11h -
GOP senators walk fine line on Ukraine without bashing Trump's comments
Republican senators went to great lengths to avoid bashing President Donald Trump's comments on Ukraine but they didn't hold back on Russian President Vladimir Putin.ABC News - 8h -
Australia introduces tough new laws to combat antisemitism
In a bid to tackle a recent surge in antisemitism, Australia passed a series of tough anti-hate crime laws, including mandatory minimum sentences displaying hate symbols. The laws will impose ...NBC News - Feb. 7 -
Australia spinner reported for suspect bowling action
Australia spinner Matthew Kuhnemann is reported for a suspected illegal bowling action following Test series in Sri Lanka.BBC News - Feb. 12 -
Tropical Cyclone Zelia Heads Toward Australia’s Pilbara
The storm is expected to make landfall Friday afternoon, with wind gusts of up to 180 miles per hour. A port crucial to the global economy has shut down.The New York Times - 6d -
Tropical Cyclone Zelia Makes Landfall in Northwest Australia
The storm’s winds equaled those of a Category 4 hurricane, and residents were told to stay indoors to shelter from destructive winds and flooding.The New York Times - 6d -
Australia struggles to address a surge in antisemitic attacks
Australia is grappling with a surge in antisemitic attacks that has prompted dozens of arrests across the country in what its leaders say is a “national crisis.”NBC News - 3d -
Kyrie wants to play for Australia at L.A. Olympics
Kyrie Irving said he wants to play for Team Australia and hopes to gain eligibility in time to represent the Boomers at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.ESPN - 1d -
Scores of whales to be euthanised after mass stranding in Australia
Though 90 of the 157 stranded whales survived, they could not be saved due to complex conditions.BBC News - 23h -
3 Reasons LinkedIn Will Be the Social Platform of 2025
LinkedIn is seeing explosive growth as leaders and influencers flee the chaos of other social-media sites.Inc. - 4d -
Elon Musk is coming for your Social Security
Elon Musk has used his platform to spread false claims about Social Security, potentially leading to the theft of earned benefits, while President Trump is giving him the power to do so.The Hill - 2d -
Social Security Administration acting commissioner steps down
The Social Security Administration's acting commissioner has stepped down from her role at the agency.CBS News - 1d -
Former Social Security chief rips DOGE 'nitwits'
Former Social Security Administration Commissioner Martin O'Malley slammed employees at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) for its sweeping budget cuts and recent attempts at probes of ...The Hill - 14h -
No, ‘DOGE’ cannot save Social Security or Medicare
I don’t care how many dead people they think they see in the Social Security system — the numbers aren’t there.MarketWatch - 6h -
Are ‘150-year-old’ Americans really collecting Social Security? And 4 other common questions on Social Security fraud.
The Trump administration says millions of Americans — some as old as 250 and beyond — are receiving benefits.MarketWatch - 11h -
Giants' Malik Nabers finishes fifth in Offensive Rookie of the Year voting
In a stacked class of offensive rookies, Giants wideout Malik Nabers finished top five in Offensive Rookie of the Year voting on Thursday night.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 7 -
The Super Bowl's biggest loser? New York Giants fans
Giants fans will anxiously watch Sunday's Super Bowl that features their former star helping one of their biggest rivals.NBC News - Feb. 7 -
Three Giants breakout candidates to watch entering 2025 season
Alex Pavlovic identifies three young San Francisco Giants players who could be key to a successful year for the franchise.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 10 -
We're buying more of an entertainment giant that didn't get credit for a strong quarter
The post-earnings decline, which took shares below $110 each, presents an opportunity to add to our position.CNBC - Feb. 11 -
Moment Monty the giant schnauzer wins prestigious US dog show
Monty defeated more than 2,500 canines for the top prize in New York.BBC News - Feb. 12 -
Merge with Kroger? The owner of Giant and Stop & Shop doesn’t say no.
The owner of a supermarket chain was asked whether it should merge with Kroger’s.MarketWatch - Feb. 12 -
5 big free agents Giants could target this offseason
With the NFL's free agency period one month away, the Giants should pursue these players in order to improve their standing and prevent another front office overhaul.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 12 -
Austrian skier Raphael Haaser wins the giant slalom at the Alpine world championships
Austrian skier Raphael Haaser wins the giant slalom at the Alpine world championshipsABC News - 5d