FDA allowed to help WHO update flu shots, despite Trump ban

Victor Wembanyama rookie card sets auction record price despite news of season-ending injury

However, the market for Wembanyama cards among collectors appears to be lowering with news of his blood clot.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 23

'An insatiable acquisitions appetite': Sports betting industry facing major challenges despite growth

Betting has exploded out of the shadows and into the mainstream, but significant challenges remain to keep the industry on track.

ESPN - 6d

NHL commissioner unsure if 4 Nations will return, despite success: 'We've got a lot of things to consider'

Between the Winter Olympics and World Cup of Hockey, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said there may not be room for another tournament.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Despite his critical condition, the Pope continues daily calls with Gaza’s embattled Catholic parish

Despite his condition, Pope Francis has upheld a tradition he began at the start of the war in Gaza, making nightly calls to the strip's only Catholic parish.

NBC News - 5d

Pope Francis, despite his critical condition, continues daily calls with Gaza's embattled Catholic parish

Yahoo News - 5d

Empoli beats Juventus on penalties to reach Cup semifinals for 1st time despite Thuram stunner

Empoli has reached the Italian Cup semifinals for the first time in its history as it surprisingly knocked out holder Juventus on penalties

ABC News - 4d

Iowa gives final approval to a bill to remove gender identity protections despite massive protests

The bill — the first legislative action in the country to remove nondiscrimination protections based on gender identity — heads to Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds.

NBC News - 3d

Iowa gives final approval to a bill removing gender identity protections despite massive protests

A bill that would strip gender identity protections from Iowa’s civil rights code has received final legislative approval and now goes to the governor

ABC News - 3d

Thailand deports 40 Uyghur detainees to China despite warnings from U.S. and rights groups

Thailand deported 40 Uyghur asylum seekers to China on Thursday, despite warnings that they faced torture and possible death if they were returned.

NBC News - 3d

Pakistan reports 2 new polio cases of the year despite anti-polio drives

Officials say Pakistan has reported two new cases of polio in its southern and eastern provinces, posing a setback to the country’s efforts to eradicate a disease that remains endemic only in ...

ABC News - 3d

FEMA declines to test soil after California fires despite Newsom administration concerns

Federal officials have declared they will not order soil sampling after completing debris removal on Los Angeles properties that succumbed to the region’s devastating fires earlier this year, ...

The Hill - 2d

Commentary: How exuberant, ambitious operas in L.A. score big despite small casts and modest budgets

Los Angeles is in the midst of a de facto chamber opera festival with productions across the region tackling the social and political issues of the moment.

Los Angeles Times - 2d

2025 Cognizant Classic leaderboard, grades: Joe Highsmith grabs first PGA Tour win despite barely making cut

Highsmith is just the ninth player in the last 50 years to accomplish this unique feat on the PGA Tour

CBS Sports - 10h

Polycam’s new iPhone update lets you 3D scan rooms in seconds, stitch them together, edit with a team and automatically generate floorplan PDFs

Vision 25 introduces three key innovations — space mode, scene editor and spatial report — along with several workflow improvements.

VentureBeat - 4d

Woman who claimed to be Madeleine McCann charged with stalking

Julia Wandel allegedly sent letters, calls, WhatsApps and visited family of missing girl . A woman who claimed to be Madeleine McCann has been remanded in custody after being charged with stalking ...

The Guardian - Feb. 21

Who still makes the federal minimum wage of $7.25?

Some states have raised minimum wage for employees as the federal level has stayed at $7.25 an hour since 2009. The Trump administration has not signaled plans to boost the minimum wage, so what ...

NBC News - Feb. 22

As the U.S. Exits Foreign Aid, Who Will Fill the Gap?

China could reap the soft-power advantage, but like Western governments, the country is cutting back on aid. Philanthropies say they cannot replace the United States.

The New York Times - Feb. 22

Who is Friedrich Merz and what’s in his in-tray?

Former banker almost certain to be Germany’s next chancellor faces testing domestic political and economic landscape – and then there’s Donald Trump. German election – latest updates Friedrich ...

The Guardian - Feb. 23

The 25 M.L.B. Rookies Who Will Shape the 2025 Season

These prospects may be new to the big leagues, but they should still deliver plenty of value, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - 6d

'Pain left by actor who abused us is there forever'

One woman's daughter has nightmares the actor is at the bottom of her bed.

BBC News - 5d

This is who the White House says is the DOGE acting administrator

The White House finally gave a name for the DOGE acting administrator.

CBS News - 5d

Who is Amy Gleason, the interim administrator of DOGE?

The White House on Tuesday unveiled the interim administrator at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) as Amy Gleason. The disclosure of the interim administrator’s identity came in the ...

The Hill - 5d

Who Are the Best and Worst N.H.L. Teams to Make Deals With?

Agents are the experts on the business side of hockey. They’re also not afraid to give an unvarnished opinion.

The New York Times - 4d

Congo mystery disease "investigation deepens," WHO says

The World Health Organization is investigating "another cluster of illness" in northern Congo, as a deadly mystery disease spreads in the region.

CBS News - 3d

Who's performing at the Oscars? Here's a preview of the performances

The Academy Awards celebrates the best movies of the past year, and at the 2025 Oscars, it will also honor the filmmaking legends with some showstopping performances.

CBS News - 1d

Recognize that voice? Here's who is announcing at the Oscars

You'll see many familiar faces during the Oscars — but who is that announcing for the show?

The Hill - 10h

Illinois gov. to back 'screen-free schools' and join trend to ban cellphones in class

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is planning to endorse a statewide ban on cellular devices in public schools

ABC News - Feb. 19

Fox News, CNN and Other Outlets Urge White House to Drop AP Ban

Dozens of major news organizations, including some conservative outlets, urged the Trump administration to stop blocking The Associated Press from press events.

The New York Times - Feb. 20

Proposal to ban lab-grown meat in Nebraska gets pushback from ranchers and farm groups

A bill to ban the sale of so-called lab-grown meat might seem like a no-brainer in Nebraska, where beef is king

ABC News - Feb. 20

Bucks' Bobby Portis suspended 25 games for taking banned substance, agent says it was 'honest mistake'

Portis' agent says the positive test was the result of a medication mix-up

CBS Sports - Feb. 21

Dancehall legend Beenie Man returns to US after 10-year visa ban: ‘It’s important to have that access’

Jamaican artist steps foot in US Virgin Islands as governor’s guest of honour and speaks of being a musical ambassador. The dancehall legend Beenie Man has been a global superstar since the 1990s, ...