General's arrest violates South Sudan peace deal, opposition says

GOP plows forward with government funding plan despite Democratic opposition

House Republicans are pressing on with plans for a clean six-month stopgap to keep the government funded beyond next week’s shutdown deadline in the face of staunch resistance from Democrats. ...

The Hill - 1d

Mozambique police fire on protesters with opposition leader's location unknown

Mozambican police fired on supporters of opposition leader Venancio Mondlane marching in the capital Maputo on Wednesday, injuring at least 10 people.

NBC News - 19h

Americans elected Trump to lower prices — his policies could do the opposite

“We’re not seeing anything that is credibly going to address the high prices of food, housing, and health care that he pledged to do something about,” one economist said.

MarketWatch - 15h

Ukraine opposition leaders confirm talks with US but deny plotting to oust Zelenskyy

Petro Poroshenko and Yulia Tymoshenko denied they were part of a reported White House plot to remove Ukraine leader from power. Ukraine’s opposition leaders have confirmed they have held ...

The Guardian - 14h

British couple in their 70s arrested by Taliban

Peter and Barbie Reynolds were returning to their home in Bamiyan on 1 February when they were detained.

BBC News - Feb. 23

Top Johnson aide arrested for DUI

Politico - 1d

I’m Not Convinced Ethical Generative AI Currently Exists

WIRED’s advice columnist considers whether some AI tools are more ethical than others, and if developers can make AI wiser.

Wired - Feb. 20

Trump fires top general in Pentagon shake-up

The new defence secretary earlier accused Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff CQ Brown of having a "woke" focus.

BBC News - Feb. 22

The Latest: Polls open in Germany in crucial general election

German voters are heading to the polls for a national election

ABC News - Feb. 23

Trump wants generals involved in Afghanistan withdrawal fired

President Trump said “every single one” of the military generals involved in the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan should be fired, seated next to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during a Cabinet ...

The Hill - Feb. 26

Amazon Unveils Alexa+, Powered by Generative A.I.

Amazon is aiming to catch up in generative artificial intelligence and to reboot its virtual assistant, which has been leapfrogged by powerful chatbots.

The New York Times - Feb. 26

“The Royal Tenenbaums” Introduced Gene Hackman to a New Generation

His performance in Wes Anderson’s “The Royal Tenenbaums” introduced Hackman to a new generation, and his presence helped define the film.

The New York Times - 6d

Sabres Young Star Generating Trade Interest: Report

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Yahoo Sports - 6d

And the winner is ... the rising generation of older female actors

With this year’s Oscars about to be handed out, Hollywood women of a certain age have never been more bankable or in demand. What’s behind the cultural shift?. Something seems different about ...

The Guardian - 4d

General Services Administration shutters its technology unit

The GSA's tech unit, known as the 18F office, employed a team of researchers, website designers and product managers.

CBS News - 4d

The US is losing its next generation of health scientists

The U.S. research and training infrastructure is under attack by the Trump administration, and there have been destructive consequences.

The Hill - 4d

WorldShards generates $6.2M as part of Open Loot partnership

LowKick Games says its MMORPG WorldShards has generated millions in partnership with Open Loot.

VentureBeat - 3d

Google Leans Further Into AI-Generated Search Overviews

AI mode is experimental for now, but could move into a bigger rollout. The search giant has stumbled with this tech previously.

Inc. - 1d

Netanyahu government seeks to remove Israel’s attorney-general

Move to target Gali Baharav-Miara set to deepen long-running crisis over democratic norms and rule of law

Financial Times - 21h

The ‘Generational’ Soccer Competition With a $1 Billion Prize Pool

It will take place in the United States from June 14 and will feature 32 teams.

The New York Times - 16h

Zelenskyy ready to exchange presidency for peace

Ukraine's president told ABC News that security guarantees are his priority.

ABC News - Feb. 23

Can Starmer and Macron win the peace?

And, Trump criticises Zelensky again online.

BBC News - 3d

Paul Manafort: Peace is not in Zelensky's interest

Manafort, who advised former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych, said Zelenskyy has political motivations for prolonging the conflict.

The Hill - 2d

Milwaukee Bucks' Bobby Portis suspended 25 games for violating NBA's anti-drug policy

Portis' agent, Mark Bartelstein, released a statement claiming the violation was essentially a mix-up.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 20

Milwaukee Bucks Bobby Portis Jr. suspended 25 games over drug policy violation

Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis, Jr., will miss Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers after the NBA announced he violated the league's anti-drug policy.

NBC News - Feb. 20

Nicaraguan government is cementing total control of the state and violating rights, UN experts warn

Yahoo News - Feb. 26

Former Mets GM Billy Eppler reportedly lands in Brewers front office after violating MLB rules on injured list

Eppler was on the ineligible list for the entire 2024 season

CBS Sports - 4d

Beck, Cavinder luxury cars stolen; man arrested

The Miami-Dade Sherriff's Office has arrested a suspect in the burglary and theft of luxury vehicles belonging to University of Miami athletes Carson Beck and Hanna Cavinder.

ESPN - Feb. 21

Suspect arrested for stabbing at Holocaust memorial in Berlin

BERLIN — Police have arrested a 19-year-old Syrian man suspected of attacking a 30-year-old Spanish national at Berlin's Holocaust memorial on Friday, just two days before the country’s national ...

NBC News - Feb. 22

Three arrested over man's 2002 disappearance

Northumbria Police says it has arrested two men and a woman on suspicion of murder.

BBC News - Feb. 22

Arrest after boy stabbed in chest in Primark store

A 16-year-old has been detained on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm.

BBC News - Feb. 23

British couple in their 70s arrested by the Taliban in Afghanistan

Peter and Barbie Reynolds were detained in Bamiyan provice for ‘teaching mothers parenting with children’. The Taliban have arrested a British couple in their 70s for “teaching mothers parenting ...

The Guardian - Feb. 23

Judge blocks immigration arrests at some places of worship

A federal judge in Maryland blocked the Trump administration from carrying out immigration enforcement actions at places of worship for three religious groups.

CBS News - Feb. 24

Football fraudster back in prison after US arrest

The former footballer fled the UK after he was released from prison on licence, Derbyshire Police said.

BBC News - Feb. 24

Man arrested trying to smuggle cocaine under toupee

Suspect tried to smuggle more than €10,000 of cocaine from Cartagena to Amsterdam, Colombian authorities said.

BBC News - Feb. 25

Incendiary devices discovered at Tesla dealership; suspect arrested

"The devices that were discovered had potential for serious damage," a police spokesperson said.

The Hill - Feb. 27

Chicago police announce arrest of alleged serial killer

Investigators say 21-year-old Antonio Reyes carried out a string of shootings over a nine month period beginning 2020, killing six people and wounding four more. WMAQ's Natalie Martinez reports.

NBC News - Feb. 27