CDC vaccine panel delayed after Kennedy assumes top US health job

The Watergate-Inspired Law That’s Being Used to Fight DOGE

Here's how the 1974 Privacy Act is being used in legal battles against DOGE—and how you can protect yourself from government surveillance.

Wired - 2d

Using Ted Danson in ‘A Man on the Inside’ as Fashion Inspiration

A sartorial remaking, inspired by Ted Danson’s character on “A Man on the Inside.”

The New York Times - 1d

US moves to dismiss SpaceX discrimination lawsuit

Elon Musk has objected to allegations that rocket maker unlawfully discriminated against asylum seekers and refugees

Financial Times - 1d

Can Europe afford to defend itself without the US?

Also in this newsletter: The EU’s peace offering in Trump’s trade war

Financial Times - 1d

DOGE Sparks Surveillance Fear Across the US Government

The US government has increased the use of monitoring tools over the past decade. But President Donald Trump’s employee purges are making workers worry about how their data could be abused.

Wired - 1d

Denise Cheung, the US prosecutor resisting Trump

A lifetime public servant, the by-the-book lawyer is the latest to defend the integrity of an increasingly imperilled justice system

Financial Times - 23h

Ros Atkins on... why this week matters for Europe and the US

The BBC's Analysis editor takes a look back at this week - and what it tells us about how the US sees Europe.

BBC News - 19h

Trump Plans to Use Military Bases to Detain Migrants

Also, archaeologists found a pharaoh’s tomb. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.

The New York Times - 19h

As Israel uses US-made AI models in war, concerns arise about tech’s role in who lives and who dies

U.S. tech giants have quietly empowered Israel to track and kill many more alleged militants more quickly in Gaza and Lebanon through a sharp spike in artificial intelligence and computing services

ABC News - 4d

These are the factors weighing on Block’s stock after earnings

Block expects accelerating growth as the year goes on, but investors may have wanted more from the company’s overall gross-profit outlook.

MarketWatch - 1d

ESPN, MLB to end broadcast deal after 2025

ESPN's coverage of Major League Baseball games will conclude at the end of the 2025 season, it was announced on Thursday.

ESPN - 1d

Progressives struggle to stem bleeding after brutal year

Progressives are struggling with recruitment, morale and fundraising as they seek a path forward heading into next year’s midterm elections. While some on the left, such as Justice Democrats, have ...

The Hill - 1d

Neighbours cancelled again, two years after revival

The series will finish at the end of 2025, after 40 years and more than 9,000 episodes.

BBC News - 1d

Hawks' Young after loss: Officiating 'one-sided'

Hawks All-Star guard Trae Young said the officiating was "one-sided" after Thursday night's loss to the Magic.

ESPN - 1d

Several hurt after explosion at resort in Maui

Several people were injured after an explosion at The Whaler in the resort community of Kaanapali in Maui. Video shows debris and smoke shooting from a building. The explosion is believed to have ...

NBC News - 1d

Families return home after sinkhole swallows road

Six families are being allowed to return home in Godstone after being evacuated on Tuesday morning.

BBC News - 1d

Dodgers' Miller has no fracture after liner scare

One day after he was struck in the head by a line drive, Dodgers pitcher Bobby Miller has no fracture and is in "good spirits," according to manager Dave Roberts.

ESPN - 19h

Pedestrian dies after being hit by ambulance

A 40-year-old man was hit by the ambulance, which was responding to an emergency call, in the early hours of Saturday.

BBC News - 11m

The NBA title favorites, an epic MVP race, and the top storylines to watch down the stretch

We’re just over seven weeks away from the end of the 2024-25 NBA regular season, and there’s still plenty to figure out. Here are the most important things to keep an eye on.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Brazil's top court justice orders X to pay $1.4 million fine for non-compliance

Brazil’s Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has ordered X to pay 8.1 million Brazilian reais ($1.4 million) in fines for failing to comply with judicial orders

ABC News - 1d

Northwestern vs. Ohio State prediction, odds, time: 2025 college basketball picks, Feb. 20 bets by top model

SportsLine's model simulated Northwestern Wildcats vs. Ohio State Buckeyes in a Big Ten Conference matchup on Thursday 10,000 times

CBS Sports - 1d

2025 WNBA free agency: Liberty's Breanna Stewart leads list of top 10 players available

Free agents were able to be signed starting Feb. 1 and there are a few marquee names still available

CBS Sports - 1d

Ranking top contenders for MLS Cup: Lionel Messi and Inter Miami lead the way, Seattle Sounders a threat

Can the Los Angeles Galaxy repeat after returning to the summit last season?

CBS Sports - 1d

2025 Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep: Top 30 position battles, from Diamondbacks closer to Dodgers center fielder

Kristian Campbell, Aroldis Chapman are among those competing for jobs

CBS Sports - 1d

Champions League round of 16 draw set with Madrid Derby, Liverpool vs. PSG; USWNT top Colombia at SheBelieves

Elsewhere on the Golazo Starting XI newsletter, the MLS regular season kicks off this weekend

CBS Sports - 1d

Indiana basketball coaching search 2025: Candidates, hot board, names to watch from top Hoosiers insiders

The Peegs.com team just revealed their top candidates to replace Mike Woodson, who will resign at the end of this season

CBS Sports - 1d

UConn’s Geno Auriemma on his 40 years at the top and how the NCAA has evolved

Geno Auriemma has been a stalwart of women’s college basketball for four decades, achieving success most coaches could only dream of. In 1985 he took over a UConn program with just one winning ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Bracketology: Tennessee faces Texas A&M in battle of No. 2 seeds who could move up if a top-line team falls

This weekend could see some movement in Jerry Palm's NCAA Tournament bracket projection

CBS Sports - 23h

From Miami's hot streak to Denver's turnaround: Top post-All-Star break runs

A strong run after the NBA All-Star break is not rare. Which team could be the next to make a push?

ESPN - 22h

Instacart CEO Fidji Simo: 3 lessons on reaching the top of U.S. tech from a French fishing port childhood

Fidji Simo rose from a village childhood to Meta executive, taking Instacart public as CEO, and OpenAI board post. She shares some key lessons for success.

CNBC - 23h

OG Anunoby returns, but Knicks can't slow down top-seeded Cavaliers in 142-105 loss

Playing the second game of a back-to-back, the Knicks were blown out by the top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night.

Yahoo Sports - 15h

Boxing predictions, best bets, odds: Dmitry Bivol and Vergil Ortiz among top picks to consider this weekend

The mega event in Saudi Arabia on Saturday provides plenty of opportunities for a wager or two

CBS Sports - 16h

Dan Caine, Trump’s Joint Chiefs Pick, Had Unusual Path to Top Ranks

The general made an impression in 2018 when he said, according to the president, that the Islamic State could be defeated in a week.

The New York Times - 14h

Meet the 5 top court justices in Brazil who could decide the future of former President Bolsonaro

Yahoo News - 12h

Richardson scores 21 and No. 14 Michigan State tops No. 12 Michigan 75-62 for 1st place in Big Ten

The Spartans (22-5, 13-3) have surged atop the highly competitive conference with their third straight win.

Yahoo Sports - 11h

Meet the 5 top court justices in Brazil who could decide the future of former President Bolsonaro

Five of Brazil’s 11 Supreme Court justices will decide in the next three weeks whether former President Jair Bolsonaro and 33 others charged by the country’s prosecutor-general with attempting a ...

ABC News - 12h