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Jordan’s King Faces a Bind as He Meets With Trump
King Abdullah II, a close U.S. ally dependent on aid from Washington, is confronting the president’s demands that he take in Palestinians from Gaza, a step the king’s domestic politics will not allow.The New York Times - 52m -
Small town in Florida offers big perks to attract a new doctor
With a physician shortage hitting small communities hard, the town of Havana, Florida, is seeking a new family doctor. Incentives include rent-free office space and medical equipment.CBS News - 3h -
Small Washington town grapples with effects of french fry plant closure
In September, Lamb Weston closed its Connell plant, citing a decrease in fast food sales spurred by inflation.CBS News - 11h -
French fry plant closure leaves small Washington town struggling
Inflation has come way down since June of 2022, when it hit 9.1%. But prices remain high, and that can have a big impact on a small town that depends on a single major employer. Jonathan Vigliotti ...CBS News - 12h -
NIH Funding Cuts Appear to Draw on Heritage Foundation Report That Blasts ‘DEI Staff’
In its notice outlining the large cut in university funding, the US National Institutes of Health seems to draw on a report from a conservative think tank that denounces the “political left.”Wired - 14h -
Amazon Faces Union Vote at North Carolina Warehouse
The organizing effort at a suburban Raleigh site seeks better pay, long breaks and more flexible scheduling.Inc. - 17h -
Fed Chair Faces Lawmakers at a Critical Juncture
Jerome H. Powell is set to testify as inflation risks are resurfacing, regulatory changes are in flux and the Federal Reserve’s policy independence is in the spotlight.The New York Times - 3h -
Halftime dancer won't face charges for protest
The dancer who displayed the Palestinian flag with the word "GAZA" in protest during Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl LIX halftime show will not face charges.ESPN - 16h -
Ranking every player in the 4 Nations Face-Off
How many Canadian players cracked the top 10 for the 4 Nations? Who is the highest-ranked U.S. player?ESPN - 21h -
‘It shook everyone up’: New York town hosting Salman Rushdie trial recalls knife attack
A liberal arts community finds itself hosting the closely watched trial of man accused of stabbing novelist in 2022. The author Salman Rushdie will this week come face to face with the man accused ...The Guardian - 22h -
GOP senators terrified of crossing Trump, facing Musk-funded challengers
GOP senators are terrified over the prospect of facing primary challengers funded by Elon Musk if they stick their necks out by opposing President Trump's agenda The White House has signaled that ...The Hill - 1d -
‘Most at risk on the planet’: Polar heritage sites are slipping into the sea but can one island live forever online?
On Qikiqtaruk, off Canada’s Yukon coast, scientists are wielding virtual-reality cameras, 3D models and digital archives to protect the island’s history and culture before it disappears. . It was ...The Guardian - 1d -
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Sète: the seaside town with year-round sunshine in the south of France
Surrounded by canals, a lagoon and the Mediterranean, the port town has fabulous seafood and some quirky cultural traditions. While much of southern France closes its shutters for the winter, the ...The Guardian - 1d -
Actor Christy Carlson Romano 'shot in the face' while shooting clay pigeons
Actor Christy Carlson Romano says she was shot in the face while shooting clay pigeons with her husband, showing off her bloodied eye in a new video.NBC News - 1d -
Bo-Kaap: the candy-coloured corner of Cape Town facing tourism v heritage dilemma
Some locals in picturesque district of Bo-Kaap are fed up with influx of visitors, and worry about impact of gentrification. . After Table Mountain, the candy-coloured houses of Bo-Kaap have become ...The Guardian - 1d -
Ceasefire needs to hold or Gaza will face famine again: U.N.
Hundreds of trucks carrying humanitarian aid have arrived each day since the ceasefire began on Jan. 19.CBS News - 1d -
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margret Brennan," Feb. 9, 2025
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Reps. Michael McCaul and Ilhan Omar join Margaret Brennan.CBS News - 1d -
Face the Nation: Omar, Vinograd, Krebs
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on...Dem. Rep. Ilhan Omar says that as the Trump administration has steamrolled forward with executive orders to dismantle USAID and the Department of ...CBS News - 1d -
Open: This is "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Feb. 9, 2025
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," as the Trump administration continues its dismantling of USAID, Republican Rep. Michael McCaul and Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar join to discuss. ...CBS News - 1d -
Blackburn Rovers v Wolves: FA Cup – live
Fourth round tie gets under way at 12.30pm (GMT) Get in touch: contact Daniel on email with your thoughts I’m looking forward to seeing how Amario Oswald Gerardo Cozier-Duberry get on today. ...The Guardian - 1d -
Trump faces pushback as he works to reshape federal government
Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker joins Joe Fryer on Sunday TODAY to discuss the two dozen lawsuits against President Donald Trump that are aimed at slowing down his attempts to reshape the ...NBC News - 2d -
Super Bowl 2025 predictions: Picks for Chiefs v Eagles, MVP, score and winners
Will Patrick Mahomes lead Kansas City to an unprecedented three-peat? Or will Jalen Hurts help Philadelphia complete unfinished business. Win the first downs. The Chiefs need to find a way to ...The Guardian - 2d -
Grambling faces Alabama A&M following Dozier's 30-point showing
Grambling Tigers (7-16, 4-6 SWAC) at Alabama A&M Bulldogs (7-16, 3-7 SWAC) Huntsville, Alabama; Monday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Grambling visits Alabama A&M after Kintavious Dozier scored 30 ...ABC News - 2d -
In Iowa's farm country, small towns rally around a native son in football's biggest game
In the farm town where Cooper DeJean drew up football plays for his friends in elementary school, residents are planning a huge party for the Super BowlABC News - 2d -
New Orleans faces warming temperatures amid Super Bowl
New Orleans is bracing for near-record heat this weekend as it prepares to host Super Bowl LIX. But it's not just the Big Easy– rising temperatures are affecting NFL cities across the country. CBS ...CBS News - 2d -
New 4 Nations Face-Off Event In NHL 25
91 new overall master set players are Brad Marchand, Mikko Rantanen, Mika Zibanejad, and Charlie McAvoyYahoo Sports - 2d -
Brighton v Chelsea: FA Cup fourth round – live
FA Cup fourth round news from the 8pm GMT kick-off Live scoreboard | Send any thoughts to Xaymaca via mail Who else? Cole Palmer scores for Chelsea. Chelsea win a corner and play it short ...The Guardian - 2d -
Alcaraz to face De Minaur in Rotterdam Open final
Carlos Alcaraz will face Alex de Minaur in the Rotterdam Open final on Sunday after defeating Hubert Hurkacz in the semi-finals.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Northern U.S. faces intense blast of snow, sleet and freezing rain
Ninety-five million people across the northern U.S. from the plains to the Great Lakes as well as the Northeast are under winter weather alerts on Saturday as a blast of winter weather could foul ...NBC News - 2d -
EPA facing monumental battery cleanup after LA wildfires
The EPA says wildfire are the biggest lithium ion battery cleanup in the history of the agency.The Hill - 3d -
Canucks Gameday Preview #55: All Eyes On Pettersson As The Maple Leafs Roll Into Town
The Vancouver Canucks battle the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Sri Lanka v Australia: second men’s cricket Test, day three – live
Updates from the third day of the match in Galle Any thoughts? Email Geoff Gone! Steve Smith’s fantastic innings comes to an end and it takes a lovely ball to get rid of him. Pitching on off ...The Guardian - 3d -
Western Illinois faces UT Martin, looks to end road slide
Western Illinois heads into a matchup with UT Martin as losers of three straight road gamesABC News - 3d -
Chiefs, Eagles set to face off in Super Bowl LIX Sunday
Super Bowl LIX will kick off in New Orleans Sunday, and the Kansas City Chiefs are on a mission to be the first team in NFL history to win three straight titles. The Philadelphia Eagles are hoping ...CBS News - 3d -
Castles, beaches, derelict towns and coffins: All in a day's work on 'Nosferatu' set
Production designer Craig Lathrop had plenty of time to consider ideas inspired by a gothic era. But that doesn't mean the forces of time — and nature — helped him along.Los Angeles Times - 4d -
Grand Theft Auto V hits 210M units, Red Dead 70M shortly before GTA VI’s debut
Grand Theft Auto V has now sold over 210 million units, with Red Dead Redemption 2 following with 70 million has Rockstar's next sequel awaits.VentureBeat - 4d -
Candy Crush Solitaire debuts as 1st King game in a while
King has launched Candy Crush Solitaire around the world as the latest mobile game that carries the Candy Crush brand.VentureBeat - 4d -
Margaret Cho is turning to music and theater in the face of 2025 upheavals
This month the five-time Grammy nominee for best comedy Album also celebrates her new musical release 'Lucky Gift.'Los Angeles Times - 5d
