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A Strong Dollar Means Bargains for Americans Traveling Abroad
The dollar’s strength against the euro, the yen and other foreign currencies means bargains for U.S. travelers.The New York Times - Feb. 20 -
Flight then fight - travelling Bakole misses weigh-in
Martin Bakole misses the weigh-in for his heavyweight bout with Joseph Parker as he was still making his way to Saudi Arabia just 24 hours before the fight.BBC News - Feb. 21 -
Travel hotspots tempted to copy Venice visitor fee
Tourism association head says cities should reduce burden on locals rather than attracting more visitorsFinancial Times - 6d -
Shooting victim denied travel to Scotland for treatment
The victim of a suspected republican feud shooting has been denied travel on anti-terrorism grounds.BBC News - 1d -
Is Russia Open for Business — and at What Cost?
Investors seem open to the prospect of peace talks, but Western companies face a dilemma just three years after many retreated from the country.The New York Times - Feb. 19 -
Businesses Are Betting on a Tax Cut Extension
The federal budget debate has big implications for the economy. Despite questions about the math, investors expect an extension of the 2017 tax cuts.The New York Times - 5d -
Business secretary apologises for solicitor claim
Jonathan Reynolds denies "misrepresenting" his legal career after saying he worked as a solicitor.BBC News - 3d -
Mexico ramps up troop levels at US-Mexico border
Mexico boosted troop levels at the border after President Trump threatened a tariff on all Mexican goods coming into the U.S. NBC News' Gabe Gutierrez got exclusive access, and takes a look at ...NBC News - Feb. 21 -
'I never retired' - Root eyes more ODI success with England
Joe Root speaks to BBC Sport about England's form, his 50-over future and past World Cup failure before England's Champions Trophy opener.BBC News - Feb. 21 -
Researcher shows "dramatic" change in Norway glacier ice levels
A new study this week in the Nature journal found mountain glaciers are melting more than twice as rapidly as in the early 2000s. They lost more than 600 billion tons of ice in 2023 when David ...CBS News - 6d -
De'Vondre Campbell on quitting on 49ers: I'm rich and never have to work again
Three months after walking off the field in the middle of a game, Campbell went on a social media rant about it.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Texas measles outbreak grows to 90 cases, worst level in 30 years
Epicenter of latest outbreak had one of state’s highest immunization exemption rates for 2023-24 school year. The measles outbreak in Texas has grown to at least 90 cases, reaching historic ...The Guardian - 6d -
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 - 5d -
In Roob's Observations: A side of Jalen Hurts we've never seen before
In our latest installment of Roob's 10 Random Observations, we take a look at a side of Jalen Hurts never seen before, an Eagles position coach who can't go unnoticed, an outrageous snub and more.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
The ugly truth of American violence has never been plainer
An extract from Omar El Akkad’s new book argues that Gaza put to bed the fantasy of the USA as freedom fighter. ‘I’m sitting on the side that’s launching bombs’: author Omar El Akkad on the ...The Guardian - 4d -
'I thought Rangers manager job would never come' - Ferguson
Former captain Barry Ferguson expresses surprise at being asked to take charge of Rangers until the end of the season following manager Philippe Clement's departure.BBC News - 4d -
The Tallest Active N.B.A. Player Who Has Never Dunked in a Game
Caleb Houstan can throw it down with ease in practice, so why doesn’t he do it when the stats count?The New York Times - 3d -
Trump Plans ‘Gold Card’ Alternative to Green Cards for ‘High Level People’
President Trump said the cards would have “a higher level of sophistication” than green cards and cost applicants about $5 million.The New York Times - 2d -
Nauru sells citizenship to help fund relocations as sea levels rise
A new ‘golden passport’ scheme aims to raise funds to relocate people inland as climate change raises sea levels. The Pacific island nation of Nauru is selling citizenship to fund its retreat from ...The Guardian - 2d -
UK asylum claims hit highest level since 1979
More than 108,000 people claimed asylum in the UK in 2024, according to new statistics.BBC News - 1d -
F1's Hamilton on age concerns: I'll never be old
Ferrari's newest recruit, 40-year-old Lewis Hamilton, has looked to allay any fears about his age ahead of the 2025 Formula 1 season, insisting he will "never be an old man."ESPN - 1d -
Pending home sales drop to the lowest level on record in January
Home prices nationally are still higher than they were a year ago.CNBC - 1d -
The Most Important Person in Japanese Food You’ve Never Heard Of
From her TriBeCa shop, Saori Kawano has spent decades supplying chefs with knives and housewares, and teaching Americans about the precise pleasures of the cuisine.The New York Times - 1d -
Mexico releases 29 high-level organized crime operatives into US custody
Prisoners, including Rafael Caro Quintero, extradited as Mexico faces pressure to show it’s tackling fentanyl trafficking. Don’t let a billionaire’s algorithm control what you read. Download our ...The Guardian - 22h -
Amid Furor Over Adams Case, a Glimpse of a Charge Never Brought
Federal prosecutors said they had proposed a new charge against Mayor Eric Adams. Court filings suggest it related to the conduct of an aide who was charged with witness tampering.The New York Times - 13h -
Bitcoin stumbles below $80,000. Here are the next levels to watch.
A selloff for cryptocurrencies intensified on Friday as bitcoin fell below a level not seen since early November.MarketWatch - 11h -
Split Fiction Dev Says Studio Will Never Implement Microtransactions In Its Games
Split Fiction and It Takes Two developer Hazelight Studios will never put microtransactions in its games, according to director Josef Fares.. In an interview with MinnMax , Fares also said that ...GameSpot - 6h -
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2025 NFL combine: Who is Tyler Shough? Meet the 25-year-old QB generating buzz during the pre-draft process
Could the seven-year college player end up as QB3?CBS Sports - 1d -
Experts warn of a "disengagement crisis" in education
A new book explores why teens are checking out of school and what parents can do to help. Authors Jenny Anderson and Rebecca Winthrop discuss the growing crisis in education.CBS News - 2d -
If road deaths were a virus, we’d call it a pandemic. Safer transport helps us all – and we need it urgently | Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and Jean Todt
Deaths on the road costs countries up to 5% of GDP. Centring transport around people, not cars, can propel development. If you had to guess the leading cause of death for children and young people ...The Guardian - 6d -
Rick Buckler, former drummer for British rock trio the Jam, dies at 69
Paul Weller and Bruce Foxton of the Jam mourn drummer Rick Buckler, who died Monday at 69 after a short illness. 'We went far beyond our dreams,' Weller writes.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 19 -
A Pair Of Great Star Wars RPGs Are Free For Android Owners Right Now
Following its recent launch, the mobile Epic Games Store is continuing to roll out free games on Android worldwide and iOS in the European Union. Two new arrivals are particularly good ones worth ...GameSpot - Feb. 20 -
Gallery owner Larry Gagosian on the art world's "blood sport"
With 18 galleries around the globe, he's been called "the biggest art dealer in the history of the world." Larry Gagosian talks about his estimated billion-dollar-a-year business and why, at age ...CBS News - 5d -
‘People are so polite’: the Ukrainian refugee bonding with the British over borscht and chips
First Ukrainian refugee to arrive in UK after Russia invasion says even the British dogs are better behaved, but that ‘the weather is sad’. Sharing a bowl of homemade Ukrainian borscht with your ...The Guardian - 5d -
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With Musk's DOGE role, some Tesla owners rethink their allegiance
Elon Musk's close ties to President Trump is alienating some motorists. Wall Street analysts say that could hurt Tesla.CBS News - 4d -
Taliban says it will try to release British couple as soon as possible
Peter and Barbie Reynolds, both in their 70s, were arrested by the Taliban in early February.BBC News - 4d -
Cleveland Guardians owner Larry Dolan dies at age 94, team announces
A lifelong Cleveland resident, Dolan purchased his hometown team in 2000.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
First place in British Isles set to approve right to die
Laws in the Isle of Man to let terminally ill adults end their own lives are in the last stages of debate.BBC News - 3d
