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Elon Musk Is South African. It Explains a Lot.
His worldview is inseparable from his rearing in apartheid South Africa.The New York Times - 6d -
South Carolina jumps into the 2025 class rankings
The commitment from Agot Makeer gives previously unranked South Carolina the fifth-best recruiting class for the 2025-26 season.ESPN - 4d -
South Carolina wildfires spur evacuations and state of emergency
Wildfires in Carolina Forest, S.C., a community outside of Myrtle Beach, have prompted evacuation orders in Horry County. South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has also declared a state of emergency.NBC News - 3d -
Multiple wildfires in North and South Carolina force evacuations
Emergency unfolds amid warnings throughout south-east over dry and windy conditions that exacerbate wildfires. Fire officials on Sunday were battling to contain the blazes ravaging North and ...The Guardian - 3d -
Wildfires rage in North and South Carolina, thousands evacuate
Dozens of wildfires erupted in North and South Carolina, putting entire communities under siege and forcing thousands to flee. The fires have been fueled by a perfect storm of windy and dry ...NBC News - 3d -
What to know about the wildfires in North and South Carolina
Fire crews in North and South Carolina are working to contain the wildfires that are burning across different parts of the two states. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff has a report from ...CBS News - 3d -
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Major storm moves to South: Will it disrupt Mardi Gras?
A major system barreling toward the South puts millions under warnings for storms and dangerous winds. Will it have an effect on Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans? NBC’s Jesse Kirsch repots ...NBC News - 2d -
WATCH: Train slams into three-wheeler in South Florida
Two people were able to escape in time before a commuter train crashed into their three-wheeler in Miami on Monday, authorities said.ABC News - 1d -
South Africa’s government locked in budget stand-off
Coalition leaders are at loggerheads over fiscal hole partly created by Donald TrumpFinancial Times - 11h -
Planes diverted as China conducts rare military drill near Australia
China's naval exercise in the Tasman Sea has put Australia and New Zealand on alert, with Canberra calling it "unusual".BBC News - Feb. 21 -
Texas measles outbreak nears 100 cases: "This is the tip of the iceberg"
Health officials say a measles outbreak in West Texas is growing because of low vaccine rates and undetected infections.CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Walmart’s stock continues to drop despite ‘near-term buying opportunity’
Walmart Inc.’s stock deepened its losses on Friday after a brutal selloff in the previous session, as investors brushed aside positive comments from analysts.MarketWatch - Feb. 21 -
£3,000 rents cause housing fears near nuclear plant
Residents living near a nuclear power plant have seen rents double to £3,000 a month.BBC News - Feb. 22 -
China conducts second live-fire drill near New Zealand
Report from New Zealand navy personnel comes a day after similar drill forced multiple airlines to change flight paths between Australia and New Zealand. Get our breaking news email , free app ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
Hamas frees six hostages as first phase of ceasefire nears end
First phase of effort to end more than a year of conflict set to conclude on ThursdayFinancial Times - Feb. 22 -
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The asteroid hits and near-misses you never hear about
Since a potentially hazardous asteroid was detected in December, tens of others objects have come close to Earth.BBC News - Feb. 22 -
Gaza ceasefire once again in doubt as first phase nears end
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has indefinitely delayed the release of what would have been the biggest group of Palestinian prisoners so farBBC News - Feb. 23 -
Knicks' Mitchell Robinson nears season debut, return from injury: report
New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson is close to his 2024-25 NBA season debut, according to a report Sunday.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 23 -
U.S. stocks are near record highs. Why are investors so worried?
Sentiment gauges have soured — but the S&P 500 was at record highs just a few days ago. What’s going on?MarketWatch - Feb. 24 -
Musk’s OPM email: Midnight deadline nears amid widespread confusion
The deadline given to federal employees by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and Elon Musk over the weekend is quickly approaching, but widespread confusion remains as agencies tell workers ...The Hill - Feb. 24 -
Ukraine Nears a Deal to Give U.S. a Share of Its Mineral Wealth
President Trump said that Ukraine’s president may soon visit the White House to sign a deal, though how it ties in to efforts to end the Russian invasion and guarantee Ukraine’s security is unclear.The New York Times - Feb. 24 -
Progress of baby abandoned near footpath is astonishing, court told
In January 2024, Baby Elsa was left in a carrier bag by a footpath shortly after she was born.BBC News - Feb. 25 -
5.9 magnitude quake strikes near the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico
A 5.9 magnitude earthquake has struck northeast of the Dominican RepublicABC News - Feb. 25 -
Stress and fear roil a tiny, rapidly militarizing Japanese island near Taiwan
The tiny island of Yonaguni on Japan’s western frontier is too small for even a chain convenience storeABC News - Feb. 26 -
Iran accelerates production of near weapons-grade uranium, IAEA says
A report by the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog says Iran has accelerated its production of near weapons-grade uranium as tensions between Tehran and Washington rise after the election of U.S. ...ABC News - Feb. 26 -
Large ICE raid near Houston leads to around 118 arrests
Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other federal agencies participated in a large raid outside of Houston targeting undocumented migrants. CBS News' Karen Hua reports.CBS News - Feb. 26 -
Iran accelerating near-weapons-grade plutonium production: Watchdog
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said Iran is taking steps to accelerate its near weapons-grade uranium in a broader effort to expand its capability for nuclear warfare, according to ...The Hill - Feb. 26 -
Forget thought crime. People are incarcerated for dream crime in this near-future novel
Although it relies on a speculative technology for its plot, 'The Dream Hotel' is astounding, elegantly constructed, character-driven fiction.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 27 -
Fate of Israel-Hamas ceasefire hangs in balance as first phase nears end
Israel says it will send negotiators, Hamas says it's ready to talk after Trump's envoy voices optimism that the Gaza ceasefire "will get to stage two."CBS News - Feb. 27 -
NTSB blames private jet's crew for near-miss at Chicago airport
The head of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has pinned blame on the near-collision at a Chicago airport earlier this week on the crew of the private jet that passed in front of a ...The Hill - Feb. 27 -
Arkansas bills keep Chinese firms from leasing land near infrastructure
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R) introduced a legislative package Wednesday that bans "Chinese Communist Party-linked companies" from leasing or buying land around military bases and ...The Hill - 6d -
Anxiety in Gaza and Israel as Cease-Fire Nears End of First Phase
A series of hostage-for-prisoner swaps agreed under the first phase of the cease-fire is complete, and no one knows how long the uneasy calm will last.The New York Times - 6d -
Citigroup erroneously credited client account with $81tn in ‘near miss’
Incident comes as US bank seeks to assuage regulatory concerns over its risk management processesFinancial Times - 6d -
Scattered Pills Found Near Body of Gene Hackman’s Wife as Inquiry Continues
The sheriff’s office in Santa Fe County, N.M., is investigating after the actor Gene Hackman, his wife and one of their dogs were found dead inside their home.The New York Times - 6d -
Yankees pitcher Luis Gil to undergo MRI for tightness near right shoulder
Gil's injury could open a rotation spot for Marcus Stroman if Gil is sidelined for an extended period.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Cuts to US national parks and forests met with backlash as summer nears
Employees who maintained America's most wild places say they are concerned for public safety and for wildlife.BBC News - 5d -
Another 'near miss': Citigroup mistakenly credited a customer account with $81 trillion
Citigroup mistakenly credit a customer's account with $81 trillion last year when it meant to send just $280.CNBC - 4d
