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Former top health official criticizes RFK Jr. for downplaying measles deaths
Dr. Peter Marks said that the deaths of unvaccinated children is "just not acceptable."CBS News - 3d -
The Former C.I.A. Officer Capitalizing On Europe’s Military Spending Boom
Eric Slesinger made a career shift from the spy agency to venture capital, championing military start-ups as Europe beefed up its defenses amid an uncertain relationship with the United States.The New York Times - 2d -
Oscar Piastri can take charge of the Formula 1 title race from pole position in Bahrain
Oscar Piastri can seize the initiative in the Formula 1 title race as he starts on pole position for the Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday with his teammate Lando Norris and champion Max Verstappen both ...ABC News - 3d -
White House to Ask Congress to Rescind $1.1 Billion From NPR and PBS
Trump administration officials want legislators to rescind $1.1 billion for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which provides some support for public media.The New York Times - 2d -
Progressives rake in cash and senators prepare for tough races: Takeaways from the new campaign finance reports
Fundraising reports filed Tuesday showed that donors are gravitating toward Democrats who have been outspoken in their opposition to Trump.NBC News - 8h -
Foreign investors bought more Treasury bonds in February, official data shows
Foreign investors increased their holdings of U.S. Treasury bonds in February, even as official-sector entities like central banks sold down theirs for a fourth straight month, the latest data from ...MarketWatch - 5h -
UK officials label trade documents ‘secret’ to shield from US eyes amid Trump tariff war
Exclusive: civil servants beef up security rules for sensitive negotiating papers over fears posed by hostile US trade policy. UK officials are tightening security when handling sensitive trade ...The Guardian - 9h -
Wall Street trading desks are feasting on the volatility from Trump’s global upheaval
The six biggest U.S. banks put up $16.3 billion in stock trading revenue, 33% more year over year and higher than the 2020 pandemic or the 2008 financial crisis.CNBC - 10h -
A Judge Threatened to Hold Trump Officials in Contempt
Also, Americans are being cut off from cheaper obesity drugs. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.The New York Times - 5h -
Deadly floods and storms affected more than 400,000 people in Europe in 2024
European State of the Climate report ‘lays bare’ impact of fossil fuels on continent during its hottest 12 months on record. The home-wrecking storms and floods that swept Europe last year affected ...The Guardian - 2d -
Michelle Trachtenberg, ‘Buffy’ Actress, Died From Complications of Diabetes
The New York City medical examiner’s office determined the cause and manner of her death after reviewing toxicology test results, a spokeswoman said.The New York Times - 4h -
NATO chief reaffirms support for Ukraine during visit to Odesa
NATO's secretary-general says the alliance's support for Ukraine remains “unwavering.”ABC News - 1d -
Trump Adds Tariff Exemptions for Smartphones, Computers and Other Electronics
A long list of electronic products got a reprieve for now from at least some of the levies on China, which had been expected to take a toll on tech giants like Apple.The New York Times - 4d -
Rome derby clashes likened to 'urban warfare' with 24 police officers injured
The toll from clashes between violent fans and police ahead of the Rome derby includes 24 police officers injured, one arrest and at least 40,000 euros in damaged garbage dumpstersABC News - 1d -
WHO member states reach pandemic agreement
The World Health Organization (WHO) announced Wednesday its member states had reached an agreement on preparing for and responding to future pandemics after more than three years of negotiations. ...The Hill - 3h -
Some Online Scam Victims Can Now Seek Tax Relief on Firmer Ground
The Internal Revenue Service issued a memo last month that said victims of certain impersonation and investment schemes might be eligible for a tax break.The New York Times - 8h -
Brilliant Arsenal beat Real in Bernabeu to reach semi-finals
Arsenal beat Real Madrid 2-1 on the night and 5-1 on aggregate to reach the semi-finals of the Champions League.BBC News - 5h -
Egypt's revenue from the Suez Canal plunged sharply in 2024
Officials say Egypt’s revenue from the Suez Canal plunged by almost two thirds last year, attributing the sharp drop to regional tensions and wars in the Middle East that have impacted traffic ...ABC News - 6h -
Michelle Trachtenberg's cause of death revealed after family objected to coroner autopsy
Michelle Trachtenberg's cause of death comes to light more than a month after the 'Harriet the Spy' actor was found unresponsive in her New York City apartment.Los Angeles Times - 3h -
France Says It Will Expel 12 Algerian Officials
The move followed expulsions of French officials by Algeria after an Algerian official was accused of kidnapping an influencer who had been granted political asylum in France.The New York Times - 1d -
RFK Jr. Offers Qualified Support for Measles Vaccination
In an interview with CBS, the health secretary also suggested he wasn’t familiar with massive cuts to state funding for public health.The New York Times - Apr. 10 -
Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.CBS News - Apr. 7 -
WHO Member Countries Agree to Pandemic Treaty
The World Health Organization finally reached a compromise on a pandemic treaty after three years of talks. The United States withdrew from negotiations after President Trump took office.The New York Times - 5h -
Burials begin as the search ends for victims in the Dominican nightclub collapse that killed 221
The number of people killed when a roof collapsed at an iconic nightclub in the Dominican Republic has surged to 221ABC News - 5d -
Mexico confirms country's first human case of bird flu in a 3-year-old girl
Health officials in Mexico say a 3-year-old girl from the western state of Durango is the country’s first confirmed human case of bird fluABC News - Apr. 4 -
El Salvador denies Maryland senator's request to meet with Kilmar Abrego Garcia
Sen. Chris Van Hollen traveled to El Salvador in hopes of meeting with Abrego Garcia in person while pressing government officials to release him from prison.NBC News - 14h -
At least 100 people killed in attacks in Sudan's Darfur, UN official says
A United Nations official in Sudan says at least 100 people, including 20 children and nine aid workers, have been killed in a two-day offensive by a notorious paramilitary group.CBS News - 4d -
Former cyber official targeted by Trump quits company over move
Chris Krebs, the former senior cybersecurity official whom President Donald Trump fired for affirming the 2020 presidential election was secure, is leaving his private sector cybersecurity job ...NBC News - 4h -
Former top CISA official leaving SentinelOne to challenge Trump administration probe
Chris Krebs, a former top Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) official, is leaving the private sector to challenge a Trump administration probe. Krebs said in a Wednesday email ...The Hill - 2h -
Commanders, D.C. close to $3 billion deal for new stadium at RFK site in nation's capital, per report
The Washington NFL franchise could be coming back to The DistrictCBS Sports - 4h -
Why You Should Form a Special Purpose Vehicle and How to Do It
To manage investment capital and isolate financial risk, it may be worth forming an SPV.Inc. - 16h -
Berlin doctor charged with the killings of 15 patients under palliative care
A doctor in Berlin has been charged with murder over the deaths of 15 patientsABC News - 16h -
Witchcraft accusations putting hundred at risk of attacks, death
Belief in witchcraft remains common in many rural communities along the west African coast, including Ghana.CBS News - 2d -
As Fentanyl Deaths Slow, Meth Comes for Maine
A powerful stimulant that keeps users sleepless for days and can ignite psychosis and violence has been rattling Portland and its safety networks.The New York Times - 15h -
Inter use grit to reach Champions League semis, but they must be better vs. Barcelona
Inter qualified for the UEFA Champions League semifinals, but can they improve to eliminate a tough Barcelona side and make it to the final?ESPN - 3h -
David Beckham praises Arsenal's Champions League run but won't be supporting Gunners in UCL semis
The former PSG man will also host 'Beckham and Friends' on Paramount+, an alternative live broadcast during the latter stages of the Champions LeagueCBS Sports - 2h -
Pelicans expected to retain coach Willie Green after replacing exec David Griffin with Joe Dumars, per reports
Green reportedly has the support of team ownershipCBS Sports - 5h -
Trump admin hasn't funded legal help for unaccompanied immigrant children, despite court order
Attorneys say the funding cutoff has caused chaos, with kids as young as 5 facing judges alone in immigration courts. Some are victims of sexual abuse and trafficking.NBC News - 6h -
It’s Time Software Incident Response Entered the AI Era
For development teams, agentic AI can dramatically speed up the race to pinpoint and fix the problems causing outages.Inc. - 1d -
2 Guards Charged With Murder in Beating Death of Prisoner in New York
In all, 10 officers were charged in connection with the vicious beating of Messiah Nantwi, 22, at the Mid-State Correctional Facility, which left him bloodied and unrecognizable.The New York Times - 3h