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Thailand Deports Dozens of Uyghurs to China Despite Pleas
Rights groups criticized the Thai government for sending the Uyghurs, a persecuted Muslim minority, back to China, where they face the risk of torture and imprisonment.The New York Times - 14h -
China’s tech minister removed from office
Jin Zhuanglong had been missing from public view for 2 months, FT review showsFinancial Times - 8h -
Sifu Movie Moving Ahead At Netflix With John Wick Veteran
A movie based on the video game Sifu was first revealed back in 2022 , and now it's gathering steam. It was confirmed today that Netflix has signed the movie, which is based on the Slocap game and ...GameSpot - Feb. 20 -
Walmart Racks Up Sales Record but Sees Slower Growth Ahead
The retail giant continues to attract shoppers from across the income spectrum, but faces headwinds from stubborn inflation and the risk of tariffs.The New York Times - Feb. 20 -
Sean 'Diddy' Combs' lawyer steps down ahead of sex trafficking case
An attorney representing Sean "Diddy" Combs in his sex trafficking case announced that he is stepping down as counsel.NBC News - Feb. 21 -
LGBTQ+ community in Germany rally against rise of far right ahead of elections
Community grapples with fear over ‘proliferation and normalisation of anti-queer and anti-trans sentiment in politics and the media’. They poured on to streets across Germany by the thousands, ...The Guardian - 6d -
MLB tests robot umpires ahead of possible integration by 2026
Using the ABS system, players can challenge ball-and-strike calls using a computerized system.The Hill - 6d -
Kovać talks injuries and young stars ahead of clash with Union Berlin
Borussia Dortmund head trainer Niko Kovać addressed the press ahead of their clash with Union Berlin on Saturday.Despite seeing off Sporting CP to progress to the next round in the Champions League ...Yahoo Sports - Feb. 21 -
Luigi Mangione Supporters Remain Steadfast Ahead of UnitedHealthcare CEO Murder Trial
Luigi Mangione faced a hearing on Friday as supporters planned a rally outside a Manhattan courthouse. Some Americans have found a hero in the man accused of vigilante murder.The New York Times - 6d -
Judge gives go-ahead for the Trump administration to gut USAID's workforce
A federal judge paved the way for the Trump administration to move forward with plans to remove thousands of U.S. Agency for International Development workers from their jobs.NBC News - 6d -
Farmers hit by a federal funding freeze scramble to respond ahead of spring thaw
Farmers are struggling to make critical decisions ahead of the spring thaw, as billions of dollars in promised payments remain frozen by the Trump administration.NBC News - 6d -
5 Rangers who could be moved ahead of 2025 NHL trade deadline
Here are five players to keep an eye on if the Rangers decide to sell ahead of the NHL trade deadline...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Revenge games: Who will come out ahead in these massive matchups?
Kentucky-Alabama, Iowa State-Houston, Saint Mary's-Gonzaga and UConn-St. John's are all huge rematches this weekend. Which teams will prevail?ESPN - 5d -
Keir Starmer lays down Ukraine peace demand ahead of Trump talks
Kyiv ‘must be at the heart of negotiations’ says PM as foreign secretary announces new Russia sanctions. Keir Starmer has raised the stakes before a crucial meeting in Washington with the US ...The Guardian - 5d -
These are the 7 things we're watching in the stock market in the week ahead
Nvidia, Salesforce and Home Depot, plus the Fed's favorite inflation gauge, are among the biggest events for Wall Street.CNBC - 4d -
Johnson makes 'prayer request' ahead of critical vote on Trump agenda bill
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) asked for prayers as he prepares to bring the House’s budget reconciliation resolution, the vehicle for President Trump’s ambitious legislative agenda, for a floor vote ...The Hill - 3d -
Johnson searches for consensus on budget resolution as opposition grows ahead of key vote
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and his leadership team are feverishly searching for consensus on the House GOP conference's plan to advance President Trump's legislative agenda, which has thus far ...The Hill - 3d -
Stranger Things Graphic Novels Are Discounted Ahead Of Season Five
After first airing in 2016, Stranger Things will finally end with the upcoming season five. Netflix is yet to give a firm release date for the finale, so if you’re looking to bide time ahead of its ...GameSpot - 2d -
EPA completes phrase one of Los Angeles wildfire cleanup ahead of deadline
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said it has completed the first phase of the Los Angeles wildfire cleanup, ahead of its deadline. “President Trump set an extremely ambitious deadline for ...The Hill - 1d -
Federal layoffs shake up Virginia ahead of 2025 governor's race
ARLINGTON, Va. — Virginia could be one of the states most affected by President Donald Trump's moves to shrink the federal workforce — and this year’s race for governor will test whether the ...NBC News - 1d -
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Watch: BBC's Chris Mason looks ahead to when Starmer meets Trump
President Trump is set to meet with Prime Minister Keir StarmerBBC News - 1d -
Draymond shares message to Kuminga ahead of impending Warriors return
Draymond Green believes Jonathan Kuminga needs to be eased back into the Golden State Warriors' lineup when he returns to the court.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Bruins Forward Oliver Wahlstrom Lands On Waivers Ahead Of Matchup With Former Team
BOSTON, MA -- The Boston Bruins have placed former New York Islanders forward Oliver Wahlstrom on waivers ahead of their matchup against Long Island.Yahoo Sports - 22h -
Trump lays out Ukraine minerals deal ahead of Zelensky meeting
President Trump on Thursday offered more details about the mineral agreement the U.S. is set to sign with Ukraine, arguing it would allow America to recoup aid provided to Kyiv, while boosting ...The Hill - 20h -
MLB collaborates with Takashi Murakami for limited-edition merch ahead of Tokyo series
The collaboration, unveiled by Complex, features Murakami's signature style on MLB merch.ESPN - 18h -
Inside look at Ukrainian mineral plant ahead of Trump, Zelenskyy meeting
As Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy prepares to visit the White House, his country's proposed deal with the Trump administration that would give the U.S. access to key minerals is in focus. ...CBS News - 16h -
Social Security Administration offering voluntary buyouts ahead of expected layoffs
The Social Security Administration is offering payouts to employees who voluntarily resign from the federal agency, ahead of what they warn will be "significant workforce reductions."CBS News - 14h -
Rocket Lab’s outlook disappoints, but SpaceX-style growth is still ahead: analyst
KeyBanc Capital Markets believes Rocket Lab’s long-term-growth prospects are still strong.MarketWatch - 1h -
How we're navigating this uncertain market ahead of a busy week of earnings
The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.CNBC - 1h -
Trump’s Tariffs Are Causing Some Startups to Scrap Their IPOs
This was expected to be a big year for IPOs, but now some companies are rethinking plans to go public.Inc. - 6d -
Australian treasurer seeking tariff exemption in talks with Bessent
Australia’s treasurer, Jim Chalmers, will continue to push for steel and aluminum tariff exemptions in his discussions with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent this week. Chalmers traveled to ...The Hill - 3d -
Trump Refocuses on Tariffs and Trade Deals With Russia and Ukraine
The president has sent the message that he’s committed to tariffs, and that he sees room for deals with Ukraine and Russia.The New York Times - 3d -
Trump directs investigation preceding potential copper tariffs
President Trump on Tuesday directed his Commerce secretary to investigate the need for possible tariffs on copper, the latest industry to potentially be targeted by Trump’s sweeping trade agenda. ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump Announces Inquiry That Could Lead to Tariffs on Copper
Tariffs, if they are imposed, could boost U.S. production of a valuable resource but also raise costs for automakers, construction companies and others.The New York Times - 2d -
Trump’s tariffs spook consumers weary of inflation
The high spirits that greeted the US president’s election triumph in November have fadedFinancial Times - 2d -
Trump says 25% tariffs on EU will be announced soon
"The EU was formed to screw the United States," Trump says.BBC News - 1d -
European stocks fall after Trump’s tariff warnings
US president has threatened 25% duties on EU imports as well as levies on other major trading partnersFinancial Times - 1d -
When It Comes to Tariffs, Trump Can’t Have It All
The president has promised big results, from raising revenue to reviving domestic manufacturing. But many of his goals undermine one another.The New York Times - 7h
