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How the Trump, Zelensky meeting went off the rails
Efforts to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine were left in tatters following President Trump’s confrontational White House meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, which erupted ...The Hill - 2d -
Rail fare rise 'piles on misery', campaigners say
People are being "priced off" the railways, one group says, as ticket prices in England and Wales rise by 4.6%BBC News - 15h -
Incident prompts evacuation at Dallas cheerleading competition
The Dallas Police Department said on Saturday that an incident at a national cheerleading competition prompted a mass evacuation, but confirmed there was no active shooter threat. NBC News’ ...NBC News - 1d -
Netflix Plans to Spend $1 Billion Making Content in Mexico Over the Next 4 Years
Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos says the money will go toward projects like Alfonso Cuarón’s film Roma, which was made in Mexico and went on to international acclaim.Wired - Feb. 20 -
Far-right links and Putin praise: fears over £600m UK history theme park plan
French family behind project visited Kremlin in 2014 to discuss building ‘Tsarland’ in annexed Crimea. With its spectacular shows featuring Viking longboats, Roman charioteers and sword-wielding ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
There are no shortcuts to manage the Russia challenge
Despite Trump’s diplomatic cavalry charge, the Kremlin will continue to view the west as an enemyFinancial Times - Feb. 22 -
The Challenges of Democracy — tyranny of the majority
Jonathan Sumption’s collection of essays that show the vulnerabilities of law is a good primer on what ails transatlantic democraciesFinancial Times - 1d -
Texas measles outbreak grows
A measles outbreak that spread in Gaines County, Texas, slammed a Mennonite community and has grown to around 100 cases, according to health officials. CBS News' Omar Villafranca reports.CBS News - 5d -
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 - 5d -
‘We’ve had enough’: anger threatens Zambian football after election controversy
The Zambian FA’s president Andrew Kamanga was re-elected unopposed after eight nominees were disqualified. Zambia’s victory at the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon remains one of football’s most ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
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‘Heinous actions’: opposition to Trump, slow to energize, shakes off its slumber
The slash-and-burn approach of Trump and his ‘Doge’ head Musk has reinvigorated resistance to the administration. On a bright winter’s day this week, a group of protesters fanned out along a palm ...The Guardian - Feb. 23 -
Conservative opposition wins German election, far right is second
German opposition leader Friedrich Merz’s conservatives won lackluster victory.ABC News - Feb. 23 -
House GOP budget resolution on thin ice as conservatives dig in on opposition
The House GOP’s budget resolution is on thin ice as conservative budget hawks dig in on their opposition, threatening to derail Speaker Mike Johnson's (R-La.) plans to bring the legislation up for ...The Hill - 5d -
‘I felt nothing but disgust’: Tesla owners vent their anger at Elon Musk
The tycoon’s links with Donald Trump and Germany’s far-right AfD have slammed the brakes on sales and put the car’s owners in a spin. Tesla sales almost halve in Europe over Musk’s ties to ...The Guardian - 5d -
Hyped release of 'Epstein Files' sparks anger and disappointment on right
A much-ballyhooed release of documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case devolved into anger and disappointment Thursday, with conservative figures and even Attorney General Pam Bondi alleging ...NBC News - 3d -
‘Trump doesn’t understand who the aggressor is’: fatigue and anger in Odesa
Russian attacks on Ukrainian city that was initially spared worst have increased since Washington-Moscow detente. Russia-Ukraine war – latest news updates Olena Palash heard a loud buzzing ...The Guardian - 14h -
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 - Feb. 20 -
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. - Feb. 21 -
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 - Feb. 22 -
Review: In 'Riff Raff,' a misfit family reunion goes violently off the rails
Ed Harris, Jennifer Coolidge and Gabrielle Union star as exes hoping to survive a broken love triangle and two assassins played by Bill Murray and Pete Davidson.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
Centrist Dem group rails against leftist identity politics and purity tests
Centrist Democrats produced a five-page document of takeaways at a retreat organized by Third Way.Politico - 11h -
DOGE cuts at health agencies prompt 'brain drain' fears
The Trump administration's effort to reshape the federal government through Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is raising fears among public health experts, researchers ...The Hill - Feb. 23 -
How to Write the Perfect AI Prompt, According to OpenAI President Greg Brockman
The best way to learn to use AI is to play with AI. An expert explains how to write great AI prompts to get you started.Inc. - 5d -
Prompt AI’s Seemour launches visual intelligence platform for the home
Prompt AI, a smart home and visual intelligence research and technology company, has launched Seemour, a visual intelligence platform.VentureBeat - 5d -
"Security incident" prompts 3-hour lockdown at U.S. Navy base in Italy
An unspecified "security incident" at U.S. Naval Air Station Sigonella in Italy prompted a shelter-in-place order for several hours.CBS News - 4d -
Messi no-show prompts Houston Dynamo to issue apology and free tickets
Argentinian not listed as injured but did not make trip Match was set to be sellout with expensive resales MLS club Houston Dynamo have issued an apology to fans after Lionel Messi was revealed ...The Guardian - 1d -
Myrtle Beach Fire Doubles in Size as Blazes Prompt Evacuations in the Carolinas
The blazes were fueled by gusty winds, dry air and unusually high temperatures. The largest fire was burning 1,600 acres near Myrtle Beach on Sunday.The New York Times - 5h -
Ignoring science for profit will have deadly consequences for America
We cannot sell out their climate future for the continued profits of powerful business interests.The Hill - 6d -
Deadly listeria outbreak linked to frozen supplemental shakes
The Food and Drug Administration is investigating a possible link between frozen supplemental shakes and a deadly listeria outbreak. The now-recalled shakes are typically sold to hospitals and ...CBS News - 6d -
Unknown Deadly Illness Strikes Western Congo
The outbreak has been traced, tentatively, to three children who ate a bat, the W.H.O. said, and known threats like Ebola and Marburg have been ruled out.The New York Times - 5d -
A Deadly Unidentified Disease Has Emerged in the DRC
More than 50 people have died in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, most within 48 hours of the onset of symptoms. Initial analysis suggests neither Ebola nor Marburg is the cause.Wired - 4d -
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Taking shots at vaccines has deadly consequences
The widespread dissemination of groundless conspiracy theories is undercutting confidence in the safety and efficacy of vaccinations and presenting a clear and present danger to the health of all ...The Hill - 14h -
Grenfell contractor to challenge ban in court
Siderise Insulation says its inclusion in Kensington and Chelsea Council's ban is "without foundation".BBC News - 6d -
Texas measles outbreak grows to 124
The measles outbreak in west Texas grew to 124 cases over the weekend, with 18 patients requiring hospitalization, the state’s health department said on Tuesday. The cases increased by 34 since ...The Hill - 5d -
The surprising place Islam is rapidly growing
For the CBS Mornings series, "The State of Spirituality with Lisa Ling," she takes a look at why so many people are converting to Islam behind bars.CBS News - 2d -
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 - Feb. 23 -
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 - Feb. 23 -
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 - 5d
