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Freeman believes in England’s Six Nations title hopes despite fans’ boos
England have favourable fixtures against Italy and Wales Steve Borthwick backtracks on George Furbank’s fitness Tommy Freeman has admitted that England understand supporters’ frustrations amid a ...The Guardian - 5d -
Flick warns Barça must 'improve a lot' despite win
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said his side must "improve a lot" despite winning 2-0 away at Las Palmas on Saturday to return to the top of LaLiga.ESPN - 5d -
German election winner to welcome Netanyahu despite ICC arrest warrant
Israeli prime minister’s office describes Friedrich Merz’s gesture as ‘overt defiance’ of international courtFinancial Times - 4d -
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Karla Sofía Gascón to attend Oscars despite tweet controversy
The Emilia Pérez best actress nominee will be at Sunday’s ceremony with Netflix paying for all expenses incurred. The Emilia Pérez star Karla Sofía Gascón is reportedly set to attend this Sunday’s ...The Guardian - 4d -
Trump, Macron project unity despite clear Ukraine-Russia divide
President Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron sought to project unity during a White House meeting Monday, even as cracks opened further in the alliance between the U.S. and Europe over the ...The Hill - 4d -
California faces worsening drought despite recent heavy rainstorms
Dry pattern seen among entire ‘lower basin’ of the Colorado River, including Arizona and desert cities such as Las Vegas. Dramatic rainstorms earlier this month brought more than 6in of rain to ...The Guardian - 3d -
Why Nvidia’s stock looks good to these analysts despite earnings jitters
Even if Nvidia doesn’t deliver a huge revenue beat, some analysts say the stock still looks cheap.MarketWatch - 3d -
Browns GM has no 'interest' in trading Myles Garrett despite his request
Myles Garrett officially requested a trade out of Cleveland ahead of the Super Bowl.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Despite Initial Friction, Employers and Gen-Zers Are Trying Harder to Work Together
Three new surveys show that despite Gen-Z’s often negative reputation in the workplace, the cohort is making broad efforts to adapt and adjust to the working world.Inc. - 2d -
Maguire heads Manchester United past Ipswich despite Dorgu’s red card
This riveting affair took in the pantomime of Ipswich Town’s goals, Patrick Dorgu’s early bath for an industrial challenge, Alejandro Garnacho stomping off for the tunnel when sacrificed following ...The Guardian - 2d -
Nvidia warns of growing competition from China's Huawei, despite U.S. sanctions
U.S. chip giant Nvidia is increasingly warning investors about competition from Huawei, despite U.S. restrictions on the Chinese telecommunications company.CNBC - 1d -
Hungarian film-makers struggle for funding despite production boom
While country draws international talent, domestic movies are more likely to get made if they align with Orbán politics. The office of Proton Cinema lies on the ground floor of a modernist house in ...The Guardian - 1d -
US LNG industry faces obstacles despite Trump’s backing
The president sparked enthusiasm for American liquefied natural gas exports by lifting a pause on government permit approvalsFinancial Times - 1d -
Thailand deports dozens of Uyghurs to China despite torture fears
Rights experts say group, who have been detained for more than 10 years, face risk of disappearance and imprisonment. Dozens of Uyghurs have been deported from Thailand to China in the face of ...The Guardian - 1d -
Standard Chartered still sees bitcoin hitting $500,000 despite recent selloff
Bitcoin earlier this week sank to a three-month low below $90,000 amid declines in global equity markets.CNBC - 1d -
Republicans pushing forward on Medicaid changes, despite potential political fallout
House Republicans signaled they’re going full steam ahead on significant changes to Medicaid, despite pressure from Democrats and even some moderates in their party.ABC News - 1d -
Hollywood diversity in decline despite audience demand, study finds: 'The writing was on the wall'
Despite the popularity of films like 'Wicked,' opportunities for people of color in Hollywood declined in 2024, according to the latest UCLA Hollywood Diversity Report.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Andrew and Tristan Tate land in U.S. despite rape case pending in Romania
Four British women who've accused Andrew Tate of rape are "in disbelief and feel retraumatized by the news" that he's been allowed to leave Romania for the U.S.CBS News - 14h -
FDA allowed to help WHO update flu shots, despite Trump ban
A World Health Organization official said the FDA "participated as in the past" in the process.CBS News - 9h -
This fund manager sees tailwinds for banks despite unexpectedly slow start to the year
Cheryl Pate of Angel Oak Capital Advisors remains optimistic but says more favorable conditions for banks may take longer to materializeMarketWatch - 7h -
Kobe Bryant greets Laker Luka Doncic in new L.A. mural based off 2019 meeting at game
Arutyun Gozukuchikyan's new mural of Kobe Bryant and Luka Doncic captures them embracing each other at a Lakers game in December 2019, a month before Bryant died in a helicopter crash.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 18 -
Andrew Garfield, Percival Everett and Attica Locke among L.A. Times Book Prize finalists
Andrew Garfield, Percival Everett and Attica Locke are among the finalists for the 45th Los Angeles Times Book Prizes.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 19 -
'Queen Sugar' actor Kofi Siriboe dives into the art world with his first L.A. exhibition
The art exhibition on display from Feb. 21-23 at the Line Hotel in Koreatown explores themes of Black migration and movement via various art forms.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 21 -
Bass Removes Kristin Crowley, L.A. Fire Chief, Blaming Her for Lack of Preparation
Mayor Karen Bass criticized Kristin Crowley for sending firefighters home before a blaze devastated the Pacific Palisades neighborhood.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
L.A. Mayor Karen Bass removes fire chief over tensions during deadly blazes
LOS ANGELES — Mayor Karen Bass on Friday ousted Fire Chief Kristin Crowley amid tensions between the two over the way this year's deadly fires were handled.NBC News - Feb. 22 -
Jessica Simpson left L.A. for Nashville. Now she's released her first single in almost 17 years
Jessica Simpson's new single, 'Use My Heart Against Me,' is the first look into her new country EP, 'Nashville Canyon, Part 1.' The project will be released March 21.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 21 -
L.A. Mayor pressed over why she is removing Fire Chief Kristin Crowley
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has removed the city's fire chief from her position in the wake of last month's deadly wildfires. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports.CBS News - Feb. 21 -
L.A. fire victims face a dilemma: Sell their burned-down homes at a loss, or pay a staggering cost to rebuild?
Homeowners have been warned not to take lowball offers — but what is a reasonable price for a fire-damaged lot in one of the country’s most expensive real-estate markets?MarketWatch - 6d -
Arthur 'King Bobalouie' Moses, who led one of first L.A. Bloods gang sets and sang backup for Delfonics, dies
After his funeral recently, Arthur 'King Bobalouie' Moses was remembered as an early member of the Crips and a founder of the Pirus, one of the nation's first Bloods gangs.Los Angeles Times - 6d -
Luka Dončić posts first triple-double with Lakers as L.A. tops Mavericks in first meeting since trade
Dončić got the best of his former team and finished with 19 points, 15 rebounds, 12 assists and three stealsCBS Sports - 2d -
Spray cans and sunset hues: L.A. artist honors Luka Doncic, Kobe Bryant in Lakers mural
Arutyun Gozukuchikyan's mural depicts Dončić and Bryant at the last Lakers game Kobe attended.ESPN - 2d -
In return to L.A., Anthony Davis recounts 'all the emotions' since his shocking trade
Anthony Davis spoke with The Times about the disbelief he felt over being traded to the Dallas Mavericks for Luka Doncic this month.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
L.A. fire captain who fought California wildfires to attend joint address to Congress
Palisades and Eaton fire survivors still need help. That's the message California Sen. Alex Padilla hopes to send to Congress next week at President Donald Trump's first joint address.NBC News - 13h -
Rams to meet with Matthew Stafford about future in L.A., QB has discussed contract with two teams, per report
A decision on Stafford is expected soonCBS Sports - 12h -
Matthew Stafford, Rams agree on restructured contract to keep star QB in L.A. for 2025 season
Los Angeles had allowed Stafford to speak to other NFL teams to gauge his marketCBS Sports - 6h -
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The iPhone 16e has one big drawback
The new device has all the bells and whistles we have come to expect.MarketWatch - 6d -
The big picture: the jubilation of clubbing in 90s London
Photographer Ewen Spencer captures the energy of a garage music night for working-class kids. Ewen Spencer took this picture at a Sunday club night called Twice As Nice at The End in London’s West ...The Guardian - 5d -
Why does a big elk sound so puny?
In this animated video essay, "Sunday Morning" contributor Robert Krulwich and animator Nate Milton go inside one of Nature's mysteries, to examine why an adult male elk, weighing around half a ...CBS News - 5d
