How France got America right in the end

‘He did his best’: Macron’s meeting with Trump prompts cautious optimism in France on Ukraine

Commentators say French president’s visit to the White House was amicable – but that differences remain. Russia-Ukraine war – latest news updates French political commentators reacted with ...

The Guardian - 4d

Britain is struggling to accept the end of Atlanticism

The ‘special relationship’ has underpinned the UK’s security since the Suez Canal debacle — but the world has changed

Financial Times - Feb. 21

Russia's Memorial rights group probes human rights abuses in Ukraine

Yahoo News - 3d

Mass federal layoffs deliver a gutting one-two punch to America's veterans

President Donald Trump’s sweeping efforts to purge the federal workforce have dealt a striking one-two punch to an already largely vulnerable population: America’s veterans.

NBC News - Feb. 21

'Captain America' dives in second weekend, 'The Monkey' adds to Neon's successes

“Captain America: Brave New World” soared on opening weekend, but crash-landed in its second go-around with audiences

ABC News - 5d

Weather tracker: temperatures hit record highs across South America

Rio de Janeiro reached 44C, its highest temperature for more than a decade, last Monday. While North America grappled with widespread cold and wintry conditions last week, South America – now in ...

The Guardian - 5d

'Captain America' dives in second weekend, 'The Monkey' adds to Neon's successes

“Captain America: Brave New World” soared on opening weekend, but crash-landed in its second go-around with audiences.

NBC News - 5d

Democrats need to make a compelling case to win back America

Voters have little idea what Democrats stand for, only who they stand against.

The Hill - 5d

Europe Prepares to Face Russia as Trump’s America Steps Back

Europeans are debating additional funding and contemplating troops in Ukraine as American support appears ever more at risk.

The New York Times - 5d

Telework has quietly solved one of America’s biggest employment challenges

The rise of remote work has allowed older individuals with disabilities to remain active in the labor market, contributing to a more inclusive workforce, while in-office mandates threaten to ...

The Hill - 4d

Wall Street and Silicon Valley Are Betting Big on Trump’s America

Citadel, JPMorgan and Apple are leaning into the president’s agenda.

Inc. - 4d

Trump’s Iron Dome for America system is now reportedly called Golden Dome

The initiative, established by executive order, is touted to protect US skies from attacks, much like Israel’s system. Donald Trump ’s Iron Dome for America initiative for a missile defense ...

The Guardian - 3d

Under Trump, America’s New Friends: Russia, North Korea and Belarus

When it comes to the war in Ukraine, President Trump finds common cause with the world’s outlier states and stands against traditional U.S. allies like Britain, France, Germany, Canada, Japan and ...

The New York Times - 3d

George Conway: Trump 'wants to have revenge on the United States of America'

Conservative lawyer George Conway said President Trump’s bold changes to the federal government reveal an effort to “destroy” its institutions and exact “revenge” on the country. “This is an ...

The Hill - 2d

Cheekface leans into the DIY mentality that makes it 'America's local band'

The L.A.-based indie rock band dabbles in everything from ska to crabcore on its new album, 'Middle Spoon,' released on Tuesday.

Los Angeles Times - 2d

Democrat in Fox News op-ed: Trump 'making America expensive again'

Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) went after President Trump in a Wednesday Fox News op-ed, accusing him of “making America expensive again.” “One month into his term, President Trump is making America ...

The Hill - 2d

Why is America still building houses in climate danger zones?

Developers are constructing more in high-risk areas — illustrating the twin challenges of adapting to severe weather while addressing a housing shortage

Financial Times - 2d

Desi Lydic: Trump Just ‘Put a Cover Charge on America’

“It’s $5 million to get in, but he’ll waive it if you bring in three hot girls with you,” Lydic said of President Trump’s “gold card” visa idea on the “Daily Show.”

The New York Times - 2d

MapQuest trolls Trump by letting users rename 'Gulf of America'

MapQuest has entered the chat.

The Hill - 2d

Three billionaires: America’s oligarchy is now fully exposed | Robert Reich

As Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk alter US media, the connections between wealth and power are in plain sight. One of the unacknowledged advantages of the horrendous era we’ve entered is ...

The Guardian - 1d

America's appetite for gold is 'sucking' bullion out of other countries

"Supply chains have been disrupted because of this huge sucking sound, which has been the United States," said World Gold Council's John Reade.

CNBC - 1d

Theater Ceiling Collapses During ‘Captain America’ Screening in Washington State

Only two people were watching “Captain America: Brave New World” when the ceiling fell. Neither person was injured.

The New York Times - 1d

America must not surrender its Democratic values | Bernie Sanders

Together, we must fight for our long-held values and work with people around the world who share them. For 250 years, the United States has held itself up as a symbol of democracy – an example of ...

The Guardian - 1d

Republican lawmaker on Trump-Zelensky meeting: 'A bad day for America’s foreign policy'

Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) characterized Friday’s contentious meeting between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as a “bad day” for U.S. foreign policy. "A bad day for ...

The Hill - 19h

Voice of America Journalists Face Investigations for Comments About Trump

The broadcaster placed a longtime journalist on leave amid growing concerns about its editorial independence.

The New York Times - 15h

Eye on America: Exclusive look inside the intense training of U.S. Marshals

In Pennsylvania, we get an exclusive look at how the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force trains to apprehend some of the country’s most wanted criminals. And in Texas, we learn how lawmakers and ...

CBS News - 3h

ESPN, MLB to end broadcast deal after 2025

ESPN's coverage of Major League Baseball games will conclude at the end of the 2025 season, it was announced on Thursday.

ESPN - Feb. 21

'Sad' Silva expects City changes at end of season

Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva expects his club to make changes at the end of a "very frustrating" season.

ESPN - Feb. 21

Record-breaking Arctic blast coming to an end

Nineteen states from Nebraska to Florida are facing cold weather alerts on Friday as a brutal Arctic blast persists -- but the warmup is finally on the way.

ABC News - Feb. 21

FDA declares end to Wegovy and Ozempic shortage

The agency first declared a shortage of semaglutide, the main ingredient used to make Ozempic and Wegovy, in 2022.

CBS News - Feb. 21

Oil prices end lower, erasing weekly gains

“A number of decisions are pending … that could drive the oil price in one direction or the other,” one analyst noted.

MarketWatch - Feb. 21

Michigan extends May, ending Indiana speculation

Michigan men's basketball coach Dusty May has reached a new multiyear agreement with the school, effectively removing him from consideration for the vacancy at Indiana.

ESPN - 6d

SEC ends investigation into Robinhood's crypto arm

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has closed its investigation into the cryptocurrency arm of Robinhood without taking action against the online brokerage, the company announced Monday. ...

The Hill - 4d

China struggles to master high-end machine tools

Beijing’s push for self-reliance on strategically vital technology falls victim to incumbent competition and shifting priorities

Financial Times - 4d

Is the Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid era nearing an end?

Joel Embiid's durability has always been a point of concern, but his current struggles highlight a disturbing decline.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Trump Administration Ends Global Health Research Program

The Demographic and Health Surveys were the only sources of reliable information in many countries on metrics such as mortality, nutrition and education.

The New York Times - 2d