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India avalanche kills at least 4 construction workers
The incident occurred near the Mana Pass in northern Uttarakhand state on Friday, initially trapping 55 construction workers.CBS News - 4d -
Mia Love's cancer no longer responding to treatment, family says
After years of treatment, former Rep. Mia Love (R-Utah) is no longer responding to treatment for a form of brain cancer, according to her family. In a statement posted to Love's social media ...The Hill - 1d -
Norwegian drama 'Dreams (Sex Love)' takes top prize at the Berlin Film Festival
A Norwegian film about love, desire and self-discovery won top honors at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival on SaturdayABC News - Feb. 22 -
At least 4 construction workers are killed in an avalanche in northern India
The Indian army says at least 4 workers have died a day after an avalanche swept away a large construction crew working on a highway near India’s mountainous border with TibetABC News - 4d -
Avalanche Buries Road Workers’ Camp in India, Killing 8
Rescuers working in extreme conditions evacuated 46 other construction workers trapped beneath feet of snow.The New York Times - 3d -
India’s Outrage Machine Devours a Star YouTuber Over a Crude One-Liner
A joke made by Ranveer Allahbadia, a Joe Rogan for online Indians, has brought him death threats and criminal charges.The New York Times - Feb. 22 -
Delphi murders: For family of killed teen, the wait for justice was agonizing — and unsatisfying
Richard Allen was found guilty of murdering teenagers Liberty German and Abigail Williams eight years ago near a hiking trail in Delphi, Indiana, north of Indianapolis.NBC News - Feb. 21 -
Man who killed family was planning shooting at former primary school
Nicholas Prosper's loaded shotgun with more than 30 cartridges was found in a bush, police say.BBC News - Feb. 24 -
Thousands of Israelis line streets for funeral of Bibas family killed in Gaza
National outpouring of grief comes amid reports that deal reached to resume ceasefire with Hamas. Thousands of Israelis have lined the route of a funeral procession for two small children and their ...The Guardian - Feb. 26 -
Man killed by shotgun booby trap at family member's home, police say
Jordan Dove, 34, was killed while checking on a family member's home, officials said.CBS News - 5d -
The family-office gold rush is spurring a conference craze — with one notable comeback
As the rich have gotten richer, family offices have exploded in popularity, numbering 8,000 worldwide and managing some $3.1 trillion in assets, according to Deloitte.NBC News - Feb. 21 -
The family-office gold rush is spurring a conference craze — with one notable comeback
There are 244 family-office conferences set for this year alone, per Dakota Marketplace. Amid the gold rush, one event organizer has seemingly made a comeback.CNBC - Feb. 21 -
20 homes lost among one Black family in Altadena fire
A Black family whose history in Altadena, California, spans generations lost 20 homes in the Eaton Fire near Los Angeles, destroying decades of legacies built in the community. Elise Preston reports.CBS News - Feb. 25 -
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Family of BBC charity worker killed in Kenya seek answers after coroner’s ruling
Inquest concludes that Kate Mitchell, whose body was found in hotel room in Nairobi in 2021, was unlawfully killed. The family of a British BBC charity worker found dead in a Nairobi hotel more ...The Guardian - Feb. 25 -
Family of US marine veteran killed in Ukraine tells funeral in Kyiv he died fighting for freedom
Ethan Hertweck, a 21-year-old U.S. Marine Corps veteran who was killed while fighting alongside Ukrainian forces, has been honored with a funeral service in Kyiv attended by family and friendsABC News - 5d -
South Carolina man killed by family member's shotgun booby trap, police say
A South Carolina man was shot and killed by a shotgun booby trap allegedly set up by one of his family members, police said on Tuesday.NBC News - 5d -
‘Religious Motivation’ Possible in Berlin Stabbing, Police Say
The suspect, a Syrian refugee, told the police that a plan had come into his mind to kill Jews. The attack raises tensions just before an election in which immigration is a big issue.The New York Times - Feb. 23 -
German citizen, 40, identified as Mannheim suspect after one killed as car driven into crowd – Europe live
Police say no evidence that more suspects were involved in incident which left several people badly injured. in Dublin . The Irish government has drafted legislation to remove a de facto ban on ...The Guardian - 2d -
Judge blocks immigration raids at religious groups suing Trump administration
A federal judge Monday blocked the Trump administration from conducting immigration raids at Quaker, Baptist and Sikh places of worship that are suing over its new enforcement policy. Policy ...The Hill - Feb. 24 -
Religious sect parents jailed over death of diabetic daughter
Elizabeth Struhs was denied insulin by her parents, who believed God would heal her.BBC News - Feb. 26 -
Fyre Festival is still a byword for epic failure
But that hasn’t stopped the notorious luxury music experience from attempting a comebackFinancial Times - 5d -
Apple expands India manufacturing
Also in this newsletter: better-off Indians’ growing reliance on borrowing, and foreign direct investment shrinksFinancial Times - Feb. 21 -
The twisty tale of India’s Religare
Also in this newsletter: Muted interest in electric vehicles, and Sonia Dasgupta’s mantraFinancial Times - Feb. 25 -
India dismiss dangerous Head
Travis Head's innings is brought to an end on 39 as he skies a catch to Shubnam Gill off the bowling of Varun Chakravarthy in the ICC Champions Trophy semi-final in Dubai.BBC News - 1d -
The Starmer-Trump love-in
Plus: more ammo, less aid — the UK’s changing spending prioritiesFinancial Times - 5d -
Judge blocks Trump immigration policy allowing arrests in churches for some religious groups
Lawyers for plaintiffs said many immigrants are afraid to attend religious services while the government enforces the new rule.NBC News - Feb. 26 -
'House of David' isn't just a religious show, exec producers say. It's 'a war of houses'
Executive producers Jon Erwin and Jon Gunn discuss bringing the biblical character to life in their series and whey they cast Michael Iskander in the lead role.Los Angeles Times - 6d -
CNBC's Inside India newsletter: How India's emerging as a formidable player in defense
India is beefing up its defense spending as tensions between the country and China grow. The subcontinent is relying on renewed U.S.-India ties for equipment.CNBC - 6d -
India's three trade deals in the offing
Also in this newsletter: Amazon to pay damages for copyright violation and the latest economic metricsFinancial Times - 2d -
A relocated Slamdance Film Festival launches its first edition in Los Angeles
Originally created by filmmakers rejected by Sundance, Slamdance has become a community of its own and is about to kick off its first local edition at several L.A. venues.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 20 -
Fyre Festival 2 tickets go on sale after spectacular flameout in 2017
Event organizer Billy McFarland went to prison for fraud after the first Fyre Festival epically failed. Now he's ready to get the party started — again.CBS News - Feb. 24 -
Fyre festival 2: tickets go on sale for follow-up to infamous disaster
No musical line-up has been confirmed but tickets to the Mexican sequel are now available with prices up to $1.1m. Tickets to the second Fyre festival have gone on sale this week, promising a more ...The Guardian - Feb. 25 -
WATCH: Fyre Festival 2 advertises ticket packages for over $1 million
Tickets went on sale Monday for Fyre Festival 2, nearly eight years after the infamous Bahamas festival that led to its founder being convicted of wire fraud.ABC News - Feb. 25 -
Fyre Festival 2 Announces Dates, Location, Ticket Prices
Eight years — and one prison sentence — later, Billy McFarland is back with another attempt at the event.The New York Times - Feb. 26 -
Jimmy Kimmel: ‘The Whole Country Is a Fyre Festival Right Now’
“I think it might be time to give the planet to the apes, because we’re finished,” Kimmel said on Tuesday.The New York Times - Feb. 26 -
Gamescom Latam Big Festival announces nominees for 2025 game awards
Gamescom Latam Big Festival has announced the nominees for the best indie games created by Brazil's game developers.VentureBeat - Feb. 26 -
Indians throng last day of Maha Kumbh festival that drew 663 million
Large crowds turned out in northern Indiafor the last day of the six-week Maha Kumbh Mela that drew a total of 663 million people seeking absolution of their sins by taking a dip in waters that ...NBC News - 6d -
Alarms raised over legitimacy of Fyre festival 2: ‘An event that does not exist’
Tourism and local officials in Mexico deny any knowledge of proposed follow-up to disastrous 2017 event. When tickets to the second Fyre festival went on sale this week , there was just one ...The Guardian - 6d
