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Dozens of Maoist Guerrillas Killed in Central India, Officials Say
Rebels known as Naxalites have waged an insurgency that has ebbed and flowed over decades, but government operations have given them less space to maneuver.The New York Times - 4d -
Kurdish officials fear Islamic State revival as US aid cuts loom
Humanitarian groups worried north-east Syrian camps holding suspected IS members will lose basic facilities. Kurdish officials have warned of an Islamic State resurgence if US foreign aid cuts take ...The Guardian - 4d -
Trump might be stuck with Biden’s funding priorities for longer than GOP hoped
President Trump could be stuck with spending priorities set under the Biden administration for longer than congressional Republicans had hoped. As Congress struggles to strike a bipartisan ...The Hill - 4d -
Watch: Jude Bellingham’s x-rated rant at official in Madrid derby
Jude Bellingham faces potential punishment from La Liga after he appeared to swear at an official during Real Madrid’s 1-1 draw with Atlético Madrid.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Trump accelerates Guantánamo Bay migrant directive: What to know
Trump administration officials are rapidly moving forward with President Trump’s directive to turn Guantánamo Bay into a facility that could hold up to 30,000 migrants who are being deported from ...The Hill - 4d -
Fact-Checking Claims About USAID Funding
Trump administration officials have misled about how the aid agency is spending its funding, in an effort to cite widespread “waste.”The New York Times - 4d -
Post Office tussles with UK government over ‘drip feed’ funding
State-owned company at centre of Horizon scandal struggling to secure long-term finance deal, say sourcesFinancial Times - 4d -
Randy Moss returning to ESPN's 'NFL Countdown' 2 months after stepping away for cancer battle
Moss stepped away from the show in December to undergo surgery.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
NIH announces it's slashing funding for indirect research costs
The National Institutes of Health announced that the agency is making cuts to grants that support research institutions by limiting the amount of indirect funding for research projects to just 15%.NBC News - 4d -
NIH cuts overhead funding for research
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) on Friday made a significant reduction in grants reserved for research institutions, a decision that may significantly impact American higher education. The ...The Hill - 4d -
Activist hedge fund Elliott builds stake in struggling BP
US investor could force UK oil company to refocus on core fossil fuels business or even pursue a full break-upFinancial Times - 4d -
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Scientists warn Trump’s $4bn funding cuts will harm US medical research
Academics say the move imperils scientific progress and helps America’s rivalsFinancial Times - 4d -
Dick Vitale plans his return to broadcasting for Duke vs. Clemson game Saturday after battling cancer
Vitale has fought four different types of cancer in the span of four yearsCBS Sports - 4d -
Trump administration to cut billions in medical research funding
National Institutes of Health said the $4bn loss will affect ‘indirect’ funding of buildings, equipment and staff. The Trump administration is cutting billions of dollars in medical research ...The Guardian - 4d -
President Trump continues attacks on government agencies as he prepares for funding bill
President Trump hosted a group of Republican senators on Friday night at his Florida resort, trying to build Congressional support for a massive funding bill. Meanwhile, he continues to attack the ...CBS News - 5d -
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Cambridge risks losing ‘unbelievable talent’ amid PhD funding cut
Warning by vice-chancellor Deborah Prentice comes as ‘Silicon Valley’ planned between Oxford and Cambridge. The University of Cambridge risks “losing unbelievable talent” owing to a drop-off in ...The Guardian - 5d -
The battle for Arctic supremacy
Melting ice will create new challenges and opportunities in an emerging global contest for dominanceFinancial Times - 5d -
UFC 312: Tatiana Suarez gets the chance to erase the 'what if' stigma after years of battling injuries
Suarez was seen as a can't-miss prospect after exploding onto the scene nearly a decade agoCBS Sports - 5d -
Trump Administration Move to Freeze E.V. Charger Funding Confounds States
Some have halted work on the Biden-era $5 billion program to build E.V. charging stations. Others plan to keep building. Most are confused.The New York Times - 5d -
Can Trump actually fly migrants to Guantanamo Bay daily?
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is visiting Guantanamo Bay on Friday to survey the Trump administration's efforts to transform the Naval station into a massive migrant detention center. ...CBS News - 5d -
All USAID humanitarian work has effectively stopped, officials say
Current and former USAID officials blasted the Trump administration's gutting of the agency, saying it has left critical partners in the lurch and staff in limbo.ABC News - 5d -
Italy and Wales in battle of respect in Rome
Wales aim to end a 13-Test losing run while Italy feel they are not shown enough respect by other rugby nations.BBC News - 5d -
Mass Shooting in Sweden Leaves Migrants Feeling Vulnerable
The shooter targeted a center that serves migrants seeking to integrate into a country that had already reversed its liberal migration policies.The New York Times - 5d -
Small Businesses and Contractors Also Get Hit by Trump’s Federal Funding Cuts
Reports suggest several thousand private sector jobs have been lost in the last two weeks, as federal funding freezes start having knock-on effects.Inc. - 6d -
Why Trump wants an American sovereign wealth fund
The US does not really need a state investment vehicle — it is one alreadyFinancial Times - 6d -
Sudanese military reports sweeping gains in battle for capital
Army making rapid advances across the country and closing in on RSF-held Republican Palace in Khartoum. Sudan’s brutal civil war appears to be approaching a decisive phase as the country’s military ...The Guardian - 6d -
USAID Turmoil Threatens Key Aid Supplies to Gaza, Officials Say
Washington has funded roughly a third of the aid sent to the enclave since the war began. With most agency workers set to be put on leave, officials say that those supplies are under threat.The New York Times - 6d -
The US draws a 'red line' over including Hezbollah in Lebanon's government
A newly appointed U.S. envoy says she hopes Lebanese authorities are committed to making sure that the Hezbollah militant group is not a part of the new government in any formABC News - 6d -
Philippine vice president preparing for impeachment battle but silent on option to resign
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte says her lawyers are preparing for a legal battle in her upcoming impeachment trial but refused to say if resignation is an optionABC News - 6d -
This officiating conspiracy theory could actually sway the Super Bowl outcome
No matter where anyone stands on the issue, what is undeniable is that the officiating crew for Super Bowl LIX is well aware of what is being said.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Guatemala gives Rubio a second deportation deal for migrants being sent home from the US
Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo says his country will accept migrants from other countries who are being deported from the United StatesABC News - Feb. 5 -
Trump's comments on Gaza draw backlash as Palestinians return home after ceasefire
President Trump drew backlash when he suggested the United States should take control of the Gaza Strip and move Palestinians out during a news conference with the Israeli prime minister at the ...CBS News - Feb. 5 -
Guatemala strikes deal with Rubio to accept migrants from other countries deported from the US
Guatemala’s president says his country will accept migrants from other countries being deported from the United StatesABC News - Feb. 5
