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AP PHOTOS: Ukrainian soldiers who returned to the battlefield after amputation
Many Ukrainian brigades have at least one, often several, amputee soldiers still on active duty, who chose to return to combat driven by the sense of responsibility amid the grim outlook for their ...ABC News - 1d -
Creosote for toothache - The fake GP who treated thousands over 30 years
Muhameed Saeed posed as a doctor for three decades before his deception was uncovered.BBC News - 1d -
Police officer and suspect who took hostages at Pennsylvania hospital killed in shootout
A doctor, a nurse and a custodian at UPMC Memorial, and two other officers were shot and wounded in attack. A man armed with a pistol and carrying zip ties entered a Pennsylvania hospital’s ...The Guardian - 23h -
Man who bombed woman's home, plotted python attack learns fate
Stephen Glosser pleaded guilty to bombing a woman's home and conspiring to "release a large python into the victim's home to eat the victim's daughter," prosecutors say.CBS News - 20h -
Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?
After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives you his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?BBC News - 17h -
Musk: Federal workers who haven’t returned to office will be placed on leave this week
Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) leader Elon Musk said early Monday that federal workers who haven’t returned to the office will be placed on administrative leave this week. Last month, ...The Hill - 44m -
Natural-gas ETFs have quietly outshined the broader market so far in 2025. Is it time to jump in?
Energy ETFs have quietly outperformed the U.S. stock market in 2025, driven by the strength of natural gas.MarketWatch - 3d -
President Trump is losing the stock market war to the rest of the world so far. Here's where investors are taking advantage
Emerging market stocks, China and European stocks are beating U.S. indexes since the inauguration of Donald Trump.CNBC - 2d -
Dow drops 700 points for worst day of 2025 so far on new fears about economic growth
Stocks sold off on Friday as new U.S. data sparked concern among investors over a slowing economy and sticky inflation, leading them in search of safer assets.NBC News - 2d -
Don’t mention the war: in Germany, politicians are hiding the truth about defence spending | Paul Taylor
By centring the discourse on immigration, MPs have handed support to the far right – and hidden a ticking economic timebomb from voters. The candidates to lead Germany’s next government are ...The Guardian - 3d -
‘Our neighbours are daring to choose fascism again’: Germany’s election leaves many fearing what lies ahead
A high-stakes campaign defined by anti-migration rhetoric has stoked fear instead of discussion of pressing structural problems. Flanked by market stalls selling everything from Turkish borëk ...The Guardian - 3d -
Germany’s election will usher in new leadership — but might not turn tides for the country's struggling economy
Friedrich Merz has criticized Olaf Scholz on the economy, but experts question if a government led by the Christian Democratic Union would fare much better.CNBC - 3d -
The 46 Best Shows on Max (aka HBO Max) Right Now (February 2025)
The White Lotus, The Pitt, and Dune: Prophecy are just a few of the shows you need to be watching on Max this month.Wired - 5d -
The 31 Best Movies on Max (aka HBO Max) Right Now (February 2025)
We Live in Time, Blue Velvet, and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Max this month.Wired - 3d -
LGBTQ health groups sue Trump over orders targeting diversity, transgender rights
Nine LGBTQ, health and HIV organizations sued the Trump administration Thursday over three executive orders targeting transgender people and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, which ...The Hill - 3d -
While We Wait For State Of Decay 3, This Punishing New Zombie Game Is Hitting All The Right Notes
I've long appreciated State of Decay as the exciting middle ground between an approachable zombie game like Days Gone or Dead Rising , and unforgiving survival sims like DayZ and Project ...GameSpot - 2d -
Barcelona move into first place in La Liga as manager Hansi Flick continues to push the right buttons
Barca have won their last five La Liga games with 15 goals scored and just two concededCBS Sports - 1d -
Can a brown Hindu be English? English people say yes. Why do so many on the right say no? | Kenan Malik
An argument about Rishi Sunak’s identity reveals how ideas of ethnicity and race have become conflated. ‘They think they’re English because they’re born here. That means if a dog’s born in a stable ...The Guardian - 1d -
Should Astros trade for Nolan Arenado? Three reasons why a deal may not be the right move for Houston
The Astros have reportedly restarted negotiations with the Cardinals after they fell apart earlier this winterCBS Sports - 20h -
Ranking NBA's top 25 players this season (so far): Nikola Jokić over SGA at No. 1, three Knicks crack list
As the league restarts after the All-Star break, let's appreciate the best players in the NBA to this pointCBS Sports - 3d -
G. Ray Hawkins, gallerist who championed photography as fine art, dies at 80
G. Ray Hawkins launched the first public gallery in Los Angeles devoted to photography and showcased the work of giants including Ansel Adams, Man Ray and Paul Outerbridge during his careerLos Angeles Times - 5d -
Really, who were those masked men? New series of books probes backstories of Marvel superheroes
If you love movies or comics, you’ve likely followed the adventures of Spider-Man, Iron Man and other superheroesABC News - 4d -
When the pope is sick, Italians always gossip about who comes next - even before 'Conclave'
The pope looms so large in everyday Italian life that there are lots of expressions that make light of even a dark event like his deathABC News - 3d -
Once off the table, bills to charge women who get abortions with murder get votes before failing
Abortion rights groups fear punishment for women who have abortions and governments tracking pregnanciesABC News - 3d -
Six NBA game-changers who can alter fate of their team's stretch run: Jimmy Butler, Luka Dončić, more
With just 30 or so games left, these players can make a significant impactCBS Sports - 3d -
Marshall Rose, Who Helped Revive Two New York Institutions, Dies at 88
A real estate developer, he was instrumental in revitalizing the New York Public Library and transforming Bryant Park from a dangerous dead zone into a glorious sanctuary.The New York Times - 3d -
2025 MLS season preview: 7 teams (and players) to care about, who and what's new, predictions and more
From new stars and bold signings to rising contenders and looming questions, we break down everything you need to know ahead of the 2025 MLS season.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Hawks' Trae Young has a bone to pick with referees who 'take s--- personally,' but he dug his own hole
Young's Hawks lost to Orlando on Thursday and he didn't like the way the whistle blewCBS Sports - 3d -
Unfamiliar faces: who has a chance to shine for Australia at Champions Trophy? | Martin Pegan
Six players with minimal international experience are at the tournament in Pakistan and can expect to play a role . Fewer than three months have passed since Australia’s Test team was seen to be in ...The Guardian - 2d -
Share of €500,000 jackpot offered to men who bought scratchcard with stolen credit card
Winnings as yet unclaimed by thieves in Toulouse who bought scratchcard amid legal debate over who gets payout. Two homeless men who bought a winning lottery scratchcard with a stolen credit card ...The Guardian - 2d -
Owners balking at big contracts? Five players who will still get PAID this summer
Dallas' owners may have balked at paying Luka Doncic a supermax, but other teams will step up this summer to keep their stars.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Justin Tucker allegations: NFL conducting interviews with women who accused Ravens kicker of misconduct
Tucker now has 16 accusers from eight different Baltimore spasCBS Sports - 2d -
Bracketology: Tennessee faces Texas A&M in battle of No. 2 seeds who could move up if a top-line team falls
This weekend could see some movement in Jerry Palm's NCAA Tournament bracket projectionCBS Sports - 2d -
10 Yankees players who were most impacted by team's facial hair policy: Johnny Damon, Randy Johnson, more
With the Yankees lifting their ban on beards, we're looking at 10 notable players who were forced to shaveCBS Sports - 2d -
DOGE’s USDS Purge Included the Guy Who Keeps Veterans’ Data Safe Online
The cybersecurity lead for VA.gov was fired last week. He tells WIRED that the Veterans Affairs digital hub will be more vulnerable without someone in his role.Wired - 2d -
Johnny Damon, Gerrit Cole and other MLB players who cut their hair after joining the Yankees
The Yankees' long-standing facial hair policy was changed Friday, owner Hal Steinbrenner announced.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
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Meet the 5 top court justices in Brazil who could decide the future of former President Bolsonaro
Five of Brazil’s 11 Supreme Court justices will decide in the next three weeks whether former President Jair Bolsonaro and 33 others charged by the country’s prosecutor-general with attempting a ...ABC News - 2d -
NBA's eight biggest stretch-run storylines: Are Lakers contenders? Will 76ers tank? Who wins MVP and DPOY?
It's going to be a fascinating two-month sprint to the finishCBS Sports - 2d -
Trump says he will end the war in Ukraine – but how, and who will benefit? Our panel responds | Olga Chyzh and others
The US president is breaking every negotiating rule in the book, to the bewilderment of his allies. Europe is now at a crossroads Continue reading...The Guardian - 2d
