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Stage and film actor Tony Roberts, who often starred in Woody Allen movies, dies at 85
Tony Roberts, a versatile, Tony Award-nominated theater performer at home in both plays and musicals and who appeared in several Woody Allen movies — often as Allen’s best friend — has diedABC News - Feb. 7 -
'My university course made me who I am - now it's being cut'
Universities are cutting jobs to make financial savings, with students and staff bearing the brunt.BBC News - Feb. 8 -
Three fans who have attended all 58 Super Bowls are back in New Orleans for No. 59
The only three fans who have attended every Super Bowl are back in New Orleans this year to make it 59 in a row.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 8 -
Why is Trump punishing South Africa and who are the Afrikaners he wants to give refugee status to?
U.S. President Donald Trump has followed through on his promise to punish South Africa by signing an executive order stopping all aid and assistance to the country over what he called a human ...ABC News - Feb. 8 -
Proper care for people who are struggling isn’t ‘soft’ – it saves cash | Phillip Inman
New research suggests that spending on those with the most complex needs can release so much financial benefit that it should be regarded as an investment. One of the reasons Rachel Reeves wants ...The Guardian - Feb. 8 -
A tax credit worth up to $7,830 often goes unclaimed: See who qualifies for the EITC
The IRS estimates that a fifth of eligible taxpayers fail to take advantage of the tax break each year.The Hill - Feb. 8 -
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Who gets to rebuild? Los Angeles fires expose the weakness of U.S. home insurance.
Americans are being forced to reckon with the ‘new normal’ of climate change. Now what?MarketWatch - Feb. 8 -
Susan F. Wood, Who Quit F.D.A. Over Contraception Pill Delay, Dies at 66
She left the agency saying politics had slowed the approval of the morning-after pill for over-the-counter use. Her resignation drew national attention.The New York Times - Feb. 9 -
‘Woman, life, freedom’: the Syrian feminists who forged a new world in a land of war
In a society riven by conflict and misogyny, the autonomous region of Rojava has a government with perhaps the most complete gender equality in the world. ‘Being a woman,” says the woman standing ...The Guardian - Feb. 9 -
Dalai Lama's elder brother, who led several rounds of talks with China, dies at 97
The elder brother of the Dalai Lama and former chairman of the exiled Tibetan government in India, Gyalo Thondup, who led several rounds of talks with China and worked with foreign governments for ...ABC News - Feb. 9 -
Who's singing the national anthem at the 2025 Super Bowl? All about Jon Batiste
Jon Batiste, a Louisiana native, is singing the national anthem at the 2025 Super Bowl.CBS News - Feb. 9 -
Dalai Lama's elder brother, who led several rounds of talks with China, dies at 97
Gyalo Thondup played a key role in establishing Tibetan leaders’ relations with U.S. officials.NBC News - Feb. 9 -
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Who's playing in Super Bowl 2025? Full Chiefs and Eagles rosters headlined by Patrick Mahomes, Saquon Barkley
Here's a look at who will be playing in Super Bowl LIXCBS Sports - Feb. 9 -
Who is Kendrick Lamar? Get to know 2025 Super Bowl halftime show performer for Chiefs-Eagles in New Orleans
Super Bowl LIX will feature rapper Kendrick Lamar and R&B singer SZACBS Sports - Feb. 9 -
Who performed 'America the Beautiful' at Super Bowl 2025? Get to know Lauren Daigle and Trombone Shorty
A look at who took the field ahead of the actionCBS Sports - Feb. 9 -
Stage and film actor Tony Roberts, who often starred in Woody Allen movies, dies at 85
Roberts appeared in Allen's 'Play It Again, Sam,' 'Annie Hall,' 'Stardust Memories,' 'A Midsummer Night's Sex Comedy,' 'Hannah and Her Sisters' and 'Radio Days.'Los Angeles Times - Feb. 9 -
Who's performing at Super Bowl 2025? Halftime show artists for Chiefs vs. Eagles game
A look at everyone performing for Super Bowl LIXCBS Sports - Feb. 10 -
Man who lost Bitcoin fortune wants to buy tip where it may be buried
James Howells wants to search a landfill site where he lost 8,000 bitcoins now worth about £620m.BBC News - Feb. 10 -
Man who lost bitcoin fortune in Welsh tip explores purchase of entire landfill
James Howells lost case to force Newport city council to allow him to search for hard drive discarded by accident. A computer expert who has battled for a decade to recover a £600m bitcoin fortune ...The Guardian - Feb. 10 -
2025 NFL Mock Draft Top 10 2.0: Who will Jets and Giants pick?
With the Giants and Jets picking in the top 10 in the 2025 NFL Draft, who will each team pick? Here's our Mock Draft 2.0.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 10 -
Reds will wear No. 14 patch on jersey sleeve to honor Pete Rose, who died last year
Pete Rose may be on baseball’s permanently ineligible list, but the late hit king’s No. 14 will be on Cincinnati Reds’ uniforms this yearABC News - Feb. 10 -
Super Bowl halftime performer who raised Sudanese-Palestinian flag will not face charges
A member of Kendrick Lamar's halftime show went off-script, holding up a flag representing Palestine and Sudan during Sunday's performance.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 10 -
Joy Rider Who Damaged Rare Plants in Death Valley Dunes Remains at Large
National Park Service officials have yet to identify the person or people who drove onto Eureka Dunes, a protected area with endemic plant species, more than a month ago.The New York Times - Feb. 10 -
Ranking current NFL QBs yet to win Super Bowl: Who's next after Jalen Hurts hoists Lombardi Trophy?
Hurts was No. 3 on this list before Super Bowl LIXCBS Sports - Feb. 11 -
Looking at Women, Looking at War by Victoria Amelina review – in memory of the Ukrainian novelist who catalogued war crimes
A powerful, posthumous collection of diary entries, interviews, war reports and poetry has the late author’s tragic absence at its heart. When Russia attacked Ukraine on 24 February 2022, Victoria ...The Guardian - Feb. 11 -
US cyber agency puts election security staffers who worked with the states on leave
Staffers at the nation’s cybersecurity agency whose job is to ensure the security of U.S. elections have been placed on administrative leave, jeopardizing critical support provided to state and ...ABC News - Feb. 11 -
Down North, a Philly pizza joint, provides a lifeline to people who need a fresh start
“We the Pizza: Slangin’ Pies and Savin’ Lives,” written by Abdul-Hadi with recipes from Carter, includes 65 recipes and the story about the restaurant’s mission.NBC News - Feb. 11 -
What to know about proposals to ban abortion pills and punish women who seek abortion
Lawmakers in some states are pushing measures to crack down on abortion pills or penalize women who obtain abortionsABC News - Feb. 11 -
2025 NFL Draft QB poll: Anonymous scouts surveyed on their top prospect, who scares them and Day 3 sleepers
A surprise favorite as the 2025 NFL Draft's QB3?CBS Sports - Feb. 11 -
‘It won’t end like Jurassic Park!’ The man who wants to bring the mammoth and dodo back to life
Ben Lamm of ‘de-extinction’ specialist Colossal Biosciences not only has plans to bring back prehistoric creatures, but also preserve those on the verge of vanishing. Colossal Biosciences founder ...The Guardian - Feb. 11 -
Met Police cannot remove officers who fail vetting, High Court rules
Ruling is a blow to efforts to oust rogue and unsuitable individuals, warns forceFinancial Times - Feb. 11 -
Who are Lindsey Heaps, Lynn Biyendolo? USWNT stars debut new names for SheBelieves Cup after winter weddings
The pair were part of the USWNT's gold medal-winning team last summer, and make their debuts under their married namesCBS Sports - Feb. 11 -
UEFA Champions League: Cristiano Ronaldo, Angel Di Maria and stars who have haunted former clubs
AC Milan's Santiago Gimenez will aim to do damage against Feyenoord on Wednesday after leaving the Dutch side for Italy just last monthCBS Sports - Feb. 11 -
Who is Kevin Patullo? Eagles coach strong candidate to replace Kellen Moore or join him on Saints, per report
Patullo is reportedly in high demandCBS Sports - Feb. 11 -
Teen 'serial swatter' who made hundreds of fake threats sentenced to 4 years in prison
A California teenager who pleaded guilty to making hoax shooting and bombing threats to institutions around the country will serve four years in federal prison.NBC News - Feb. 11 -
‘Serial Swatter’ Who Made Nearly 400 Threatening Calls Gets 4 Years in Prison
Alan W. Filion, 18, of Lancaster, Calif., pleaded guilty to making false threats of mass violence, which prosecutors said prompted large police deployments and, in some cases, unnecessary detentions.The New York Times - Feb. 11 -
Ronald Rowe, who led Secret Service after Trump assassination attempt, is retiring
Rowe led the Secret Service as acting director after Kimberly Cheatle's resignation in the wake of the assassination attempt on Donald Trump in Pennsylvania last July.CBS News - Feb. 11 -
Jalen Hurts on having his dad, who was once his coach, on the field after Super Bowl win
Jalen Hurts knows he couldn’t have won the Super Bowl without some major help.NBC News - 6d
