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Greek rail disaster report cites errors and major systemic failures
A long-awaited investigation into Greece’s deadliest train crash on has blamed human error, outdated infrastructure, and major systemic failures for the head-on collision that killed 57 people two ...ABC News - 6h -
Meta says it fixed 'error' after Instagram users report a flood of graphic and violent content
Meta has apologized for a mistake that resulted in some Instagram users reporting a flood of violent and graphic content on their recommended content feeds.CNBC - 8h -
Super Bowl reporter found dead had sedative in his system, police say
Adan Manzano, an anchor and reporter for Telemundo in Kansas City, Missouri, was found dead in his room during Super Bowl week.CBS News - 5h -
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Disability amid disaster: People with disabilities are disproportionately impacted by natural disasters
As Reda Rountree and her family packed their bags and prepared to flee their Highland Park home on Jan. 7 amid Eaton Fire evacuations, she realized in horror that her wheelchair would not fit in ...NBC News - 3d -
Leaked recordings challenge Greek account of deadly shipwreck
Hundreds are thought to have died when the Adriana sank in international waters two years ago.BBC News - 19h -
Alabama has minimal margin for error -- and knows it
Last year's Final Four loss looms heavily over the Crimson Tide, who are dealing with newfound expectations.ESPN - 6d -
Ancelotti: No room for error in three-way title race
Carlo Ancelotti said the LaLiga title race has "reached a point where you can't slip up" as Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atlético Madrid go into this weekend's games with just a point between them at ...ESPN - 5d -
Greek scientists say Santorini's earthquake swarm is in "gradual decline." Thousands return
Scientists from the University of Athens monitoring an earthquake swarm near the island of Santorini say the phenomenon is in “gradual decline” nearly a month after the multiple tremors startedABC News - 3d -
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 - 2d -
Meta apologizes for error that exposed Instagram users to violent content
Instagram users reported violent and other inappropriate content showing up in their Reels feeds.CBS News - 4h -
Meta apologizes for 'error' that resulted in violent content flooding Instagram feeds
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, apologized Thursday for a technical error that resulted in some users' Reels feeds being filled with graphic or violent content. “We have fixed ...The Hill - 3h -
Trump administration takes aim at $4B in funding for California high-speed rail
The Trump administration is investigating delays and cost overruns in California’s high-speed rail projectABC News - 6d -
St Pancras and Channel tunnel plan rail routes to Germany and Switzerland
Partnership comes as London station looks at ways to almost triple passenger numbers. St Pancras railway station in London and the Channel tunnel operator have agreed to work together to open up ...The Guardian - 6d -
Trump Administration Takes Aim at $4B in Funding for California High-Speed Rail
The controversial transportation project is long-delayed. Can it stay on track?Inc. - 6d -
A train through Germany: is Europe’s powerhouse going off the rails?
In the run-up to Sunday’s crucial election, the Guardian took a long journey through Europe’s heartland to talk to voters. Creaking, overcrowded, neglected, Germany’s railways, once a source of ...The Guardian - 5d -
Hamas failure to return body is new ceasefire setback
Israel says Hamas will pay the "full price" for handing over a body that it says was not that of Shiri Bibas.BBC News - 6d -
America's Russia policy is a failure of critical thinking and foresight
This persistent inability to appreciate the thinking exposed by another great power is especially striking given that Russia’s policies have not changed at all since the days of Ivan the Terrible ...The Hill - 5d -
Pope Francis has 'mild' kidney failure: What is it?
Doctors revealed Sunday that blood tests for Pope Francis, the 88-year-old pontiff who has been hospitalized since Valentine's Day after a weeklong bout of bronchitis worsened, show early kidney ...The Hill - 3d -
Pope Francis showing early signs of kidney failure
Pope Francis remains in critical condition, with the Vatican saying blood tests reveal early signs of kidney failure. Doctors said the pope has not had another "respiratory crisis" since Saturday. ...CBS News - 3d -
Associated Press sues 3 Trump administration officials, citing freedom of speech
The Associated Press sued three Trump administration officials Friday over access to presidential events, citing freedom of speech in asking a federal judge to stop the 10-day blocking of its ...NBC News - 5d -
Slot cites mental strength as Liverpool go 13 clear
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has praised his team's mentality after they moved 13 points clear at the top of the table Premier League with a 2-0 victory over Newcastle United on Wednesday.ESPN - 5h -
Paramount ends DEI policies, cites Trump executive order
Paramount Global announced it is ending numerous diversity, equity and inclusion policies to comply with President Trump's executive order banning the practice.CNBC - 2h -
Aarke Coffee System Review: Shiny and Chrome
This shiny coffee maker and grinder arrives with an innovative autogrind feature pretty much unheard of in drip coffee.Wired - Feb. 19 -
DOGE Is Inside the National Institutes of Health’s Finance System
At least three people linked to Elon Musk’s DOGE task force have access to NIH systems that control budgets, procurement, and more, according to records and internal documents viewed by WIRED.Wired - 3d -
Newsom requests nearly $40 billion in disaster aid following Los Angeles wildfires
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) sent a letter to members of Congress requesting nearly $40 billion in funding to rebuild communities after wildfires devastated the Pacific Palisades and Altadena ...The Hill - 4d -
Kentucky death toll rises to 21 as Gov. Andy Beshear announces disaster declaration
The death toll from last week’s severe weather in Kentucky has risen to 21, Gov.NBC News - 3d -
Close call at Chicago’s Midway International Airport after a string of recent mishaps and disasters
A near miss, recorded by airport surveillance camera, shows a Southwest Airlines plane on its final landing approach, as a small private jet rolls right into its path. The Southwest plane quickly ...NBC News - 1d -
'It'll be a disaster': Uncertainty for thousands forced from West Bank camps by Israeli raids
Aid agencies say it is the largest forced displacement of Palestinians in the West Bank in decades.BBC News - 1d -
Onana v De Gea verdict after Man Utd keeper's latest error
Manchester United's Andre Onana is in the spotlight as a result of his error against Ipswich - but how does he stack up against the man he replaced, David de Gea?BBC News - 5h -
Hamas’s failure to return Israeli mother’s body strains ceasefire
A tenuous ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has been strained by outrage over Hamas’s alleged transfer of an unknown body to Israel in the place of Shiri Bibas, the Israeli mother who was ...The Hill - 6d -
The High-Profile Failures of Nikola and Humane Highlight a Danger for Startups
Both Nikola and Humane faced the unique set of challenges that come with being first to market.Inc. - 4d -
Pope Francis remains in critical condition with early kidney failure, Vatican says
Pope Francis remains hospitalized after a complex lung infection caused early kidney insufficiency, the Vatican said. CBS News' Seth Doane reports.CBS News - 3d -
Pope Francis Suffering From Kidney Failure in Addition to Pneumonia
The kidney ailment appears to be in an early stage, the Vatican said, adding that the pontiff is still receiving high flows of oxygen for his respiratory illness.The New York Times - 3d -
Latest news on Pope Francis' health after lung infection, kidney failure
Pope Francis is still hospitalized after coping with a lung infection and several other health matters. CBS News contributor Delia Gallagher reports from Vatican City.CBS News - 3d -
Musk says failure to respond a second time to email will end in termination
Tech billionaire Elon Musk said federal employees will get a second chance to respond to an email asking for a recap of their last week’s accomplishments — or else face termination. “Subject to the ...The Hill - 2d -
Leadership shake-up and backlash follow L.A.'s fire response failures
Mayor Karen Bass fires LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley over delayed fire response, but scrutiny turns to City Hall as officials question who is truly accountable for the Pacific Palisades fire fallout.CBS News - 2d -
Israel’s Military Lays Out Its Oct. 7 Hamas Attack Failures
The highly anticipated public findings, the first from its internal inquiries into the devastating Hamas-led attack, do not apportion individual responsibility, though officials said that may come ...The New York Times - 2h -
Democrats and former defense officials rail against 'pure pettiness' of Trump Pentagon firings
Democrat lawmakers and former national security leaders are furious over President Trump’s Friday night massacre of top Pentagon leadership, which they warned was a dangerous polarization of the ...The Hill - 4d
