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China vows it will ‘fight to the end’ with US in trade war – or any other war
Wolf warrior-style comments mark China’s strongest rhetoric on US president Donald Trump since he entered the White House. China’s ministry of foreign affairs has promised that China will “fight to ...The Guardian - 16h -
Trump issues 'last warning' to Hamas as US confirms direct hostage talks
The president also appeared to threaten civilians in Gaza, saying they would be "dead" if they held hostages.BBC News - 12h -
This city helped the US back Ukraine. Now its role is uncertain
Scranton's ammunition plant makes weapons for Ukraine, and Zelensky paid it a visit last year.BBC News - 12h -
US charges Chinese hackers and government officials in a broad cybercrime campaign
China is denying the U.S. Justice Department’s accusations against 12 Chinese nationals charged in connection with global cybercrime campaigns targeting dissidents, news organizations, U.S. ...ABC News - 10h -
Russia hits Zelenskyy's hometown with ballistic missile amid US aid freeze
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said there can be "no pause" in pressure on Russia after another night of missile and drone strikes across Ukraine.ABC News - 9h -
US 'destroying' world order, Ukraine's ambassador to UK says
Valerii Zaluzhnyi's comments come amid an apparent cooling of tensions between Kyiv and Washington.BBC News - 8h -
US grain prices fall as trade war sparks fears of glut
Wheat and soyabean futures hit as China and Canada impose retaliatory tariffs on foodstuffsFinancial Times - 9h -
Severe storm brings heavy rain and strong winds across the US
A dangerous cross-country storm tore across the Northeast on Wednesday night bringing heavy rain and strong winds. It comes as the South is beginning to clean up after deadly tornadoes. NBC’s Erin ...NBC News - 9h -
Majority of voters don't want government to make decisions using AI: Poll
A majority of U.S. voters do not want the government using artificial intelligence (AI) to make decisions, according to a new poll from Americans for Responsible Innovation (ARI) shared first with ...The Hill - 8h -
Rubio says Ukraine conflict is part of US-Russia proxy war
Secretary of State Marco Rubio in a Wednesday interview described the war in Ukraine as a proxy war between the United States and Russia, as he sought to explain on the Oval Office blow-up last ...The Hill - 8h -
Some market signals aren’t working like they used to. Here’s the one to watch.
Extreme drop in an investor sentiment survey is not reflected in stocks’ recent pullbackMarketWatch - 7h -
Two-thirds want leading or major world role for US: Gallup
More than 60 percent of Americans want the U.S. to take a leading or major role on the international stage, a new survey found. The survey, released Thursday by Gallup, found that 19 percent of ...The Hill - 7h -
Six dead as severe winter storms and wildfires wreak havoc across US
Fires broke out in southern Appalachia this week as a storm from California took casualties in Mississippi and Nebraska. Extreme weather conditions continue to threaten parts of the southern plains ...The Guardian - 6h -
Canadians protest imports of US toxic waste amid Trump tariff war
Move to expand landfill for US hazardous waste stirs disputes between leaders in Quebec and Montreal suburb. The proposed expansion of a Quebec landfill that accepts hazardous waste from the ...The Guardian - 6h -
US pulls out of flagship $45bn global climate finance coalition
Letters were sent to South Africa, Indonesia and Vietnam about withdrawalFinancial Times - 6h -
US, Ukraine planning peace talks in Saudi Arabia: Witkoff
U.S. and Ukrainian officials are talking to set up a meeting next week in Saudi Arabia aimed at structuring the framework for a ceasefire with Russia and a peace agreement, President Trump’s ...The Hill - 3h -
A fifth of US butterflies have disappeared since 2000: Study
Butterflies are disappearing from the United States at an alarming rate, with their total population declining by more than a fifth over two decades, a new study has found. Total butterfly ...The Hill - 3h -
US lost a fifth of its butterflies within two decades
However the researchers say butterflies may be able to recover if urgent conservation measures are taken.BBC News - 3h -
Former Wall Street rainmaker leads purge of US chips subsidies agency
Elon Musk ally Michael Grimes has overseen shake-up of office doling out billions of dollars in semiconductor subsidiesFinancial Times - 4h -
A Sensitive Complex Housing a CIA Facility Was on GSA's List of US Properties for Sale
Plans to redevelop a Northern Virginia warehouse site have long been complicated by the area’s worst-kept secret—the presence of a CIA facility. The GSA put the site up for sale anyway.Wired - 59m -
US African Development Foundation head sues DOGE over takeover attempt
U.S. African Development Foundation (USADF) President Ward Brehm sued the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) on Thursday over its attempted takeover of the agency a day earlier. Brehm ...The Hill - 1h -
US stocks sink on tech sell-off and tariff worries
Wall Street extends slide sparked by fears over economic impact of Donald Trump’s on-off trade warFinancial Times - 1h -
US backtracks on Canada-Mexico tariffs in latest sharp shift on trade
Move expands one-month carve-out for car imports to all USMCA-compliant goods with possibility of longer reprieveFinancial Times - 43m -
US suspends aid to South Africa after Trump order
President’s decree claims white South Africans being unjustly discriminated against and orders end to foreign aid. The state department has ordered an immediate pause on most US foreign assistance ...The Guardian - 1h -
First private US robotic lunar rover lands successfully on the moon
Mobile Autonomous Prospecting Platform by Lunar Outpost landed near the moon’s south pole after eight days. A small but rugged robotic moon rover developed by a Colorado company became the first ...The Guardian - 2h -
The Last Of Us Season 2: See All The New Images So Far
The Last of Us is back soon HBO's very popular The Last of Us TV series returns for Season 2 in April. Ahead of that, the network has released a batch of images, showing off the characters ...GameSpot - 2h -
Your Earbuds Are Gross. Here’s How to Clean Them Properly
Filthy buds look bad, impact sound quality, and even risk infection. WIRED asked the experts how to correctly banish that ear gunk.Wired - Feb. 19 -
Vatican says the pope now has pneumonia in both lungs. How worrying is that?
Vatican officials said that Pope Francis had developed pneumonia in both lungs, further complicating the pontiff’s recoveryABC News - Feb. 19 -
NBA rookie report: How top prospects of 'weak draft' are panning out
Slam dunk runner-up Stephon Castle and Hawks top pick Zaccharie Risacher highlight a rookie class that is starting to hit its stride in the second half of the season.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 19 -
MLS 2025 Season kickoff: How to watch Inter Miami vs. NYC
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will play New York City FC to start the 2025 MLS season this weekend.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 20 -
Milliseconds to breach: How patch automation closes attackers’ fastest loophole
Patching shouldn't be the action item teams get to when other higher-priority tasks are completed. It's core to keeping a business alive.VentureBeat - Feb. 20 -
How an American takeover could change James Bond forever
Long-serving masterminds Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson give creative control to Amazon.BBC News - Feb. 20 -
A.I. Is Changing How Silicon Valley Builds Start-Ups
Tech start-ups typically raised huge sums to hire armies of workers and grow fast. Now artificial intelligence tools are making workers more productive and spurring tales of “tiny team” success.The New York Times - Feb. 20 -
To speed or not to speed: How 'Hamlet' came to Grand Theft Auto
“Grand Theft Hamlet,” which debuts on Mubi Friday, is a documentary about how a group of friends brought "Hamlet" to life in Grand Theft Auto.NBC News - Feb. 20 -
How to watch the 2025 SAG Awards and everything else you need to know
The 2025 SAG Awards are almost here. From how to watch the ceremony to who's nominated, here's everything you need to know about the show.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 20 -
Listen: The Ukraine War - How Far Away Is A Peace Deal?
Newscast x Americast x UkrainecastBBC News - Feb. 21 -
How Trump's NIH layoffs upended one probationary staffer's life
Before she had even unpacked her Washington, D.C., apartment after making the move from Alabama, Katie Sandlin became one of thousands of federal probationary workers to be fired.CBS News - Feb. 20 -
How Scholz’s party is losing ground in Germany’s industrial heartland
Far-right AfD could win its first direct seats in centre-left SPD’s Ruhr stronghold on SundayFinancial Times - Feb. 21 -
How a Hong Kong Artist Got Fired From McDonald’s
Luke Ching has made a name for himself with creative campaigns to improve working conditions for menial laborers, even as the scope for political protests in the city has narrowed.The New York Times - Feb. 21