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Record number of children died crossing Channel last year, says UN
Data from UN agency’s Missing Migrants Project should serve as ‘wake-up call’, say officials. A record number of children died in the Channel last year according to UN data shared with the Guardian ...The Guardian - Feb. 25 -
DOGE Quietly Deletes the 5 Biggest Spending Cuts It Celebrated Last Week
The cuts, highlighted on an earlier version of the “wall of receipts” posted by Elon Musk’s team, contained mistakes that vastly inflated the amount of money saved.The New York Times - Feb. 25 -
The Last Showgirl review – Pamela Anderson dazzles as Vegas dancer hitting midlife
Anderson’s depiction of an older performer’s struggles, as youth slips away and family fractures, rivals Demi Moore’s in The Substance. Warm and generous performances carry this good-natured movie ...The Guardian - Feb. 26 -
Israelis pay last respects to hostage mother and sons killed in Gaza
In a display of deep public grief, thousands lined roads of southern Israel for the funeral procession of Shiri, Ariel and Kfir Bibas.BBC News - Feb. 26 -
Pokémon boss believes series can last another 50 to 100 years
CEO Tsunekazu Ishihara speaks to the BBC about the future of the world's most valuable media franchise.BBC News - Feb. 26 -
Beloved owner of one of Hollywood's last costume shops dies at 90
Ursula Boschet, the iconic Hollywood costumer who was a local institution for half a century, has died.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 27 -
Indians throng last day of Maha Kumbh festival that drew 663 million
Large crowds turned out in northern Indiafor the last day of the six-week Maha Kumbh Mela that drew a total of 663 million people seeking absolution of their sins by taking a dip in waters that ...NBC News - Feb. 27 -
PSA: The Last of Us: Escape The Dark Board Game Is Available At Amazon
The second season of The Last of Us hits HBO on April 13, continuing Joel and Ellie's journey through the bleak, fungal-infected post-apocalypse. If you need something to bide your time until it ...GameSpot - Feb. 27 -
'Last rites and alarm bells drown out England's good vibes'
English cricket has endured a miserable start to 2025 and the winter cannot end quickly enough, says Stephan Shemilt.BBC News - 6d -
Mourners bury one of the last hostages released from Gaza
Mourners are burying the remains of one of the last hostages released in the first phase of the ceasefire between Hamas militants and IsraelABC News - 6d -
Blackstone chief Schwarzman’s income eclipsed $1bn last year
Private equity group increased dividend payouts 18% in 2024, benefiting several top company executivesFinancial Times - 5d -
Steph declares dunk in Warriors' loss to 76ers last of his career
Steph Curry on Saturday dunked for the first time in six years, and the Golden State Warriors star is confident he'll never do it again.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Media caused us lasting damage, say Liam Payne's family
The star's family says speculation over his death last year caused 'indescribable, lasting damage'.BBC News - 4d -
Postponing last week’s vaccine meeting endangers Americans’ health
Expect efforts to discredit ACIP by portraying medical and public health experience as bias rather than the result of decades of fact-based investigations.The Hill - 4d -
Zoe Saldaña makes history with Oscars win: 'I will not be the last'
Zoe Saldaña made history at the Oscars when she won best supporting actress for her role as Mexican lawyer Rita Castro in "Emilia Pérez."ABC News - 3d -
Asylum cases in Europe fell 11% last year. Here's a look at the numbers
Over 1 million asylum applications were made in the European Union, Norway and Switzerland in 2024, according to the EU asylum agency's annual reportABC News - 3d -
Covid inquiry rejects last-minute bid from Michelle Mone
Baroness Mone and her husband both asked to become 'core participants' to the inquiry.BBC News - 3d -
Last-minute problems with SpaceX's Starship forces delay of latest test flight
Last-minute problems have delayed the latest launch of SpaceX's mega rocket StarshipABC News - 2d -
Forest snag last FA Cup quarters spot in shootout
Nottingham Forest reached the FA Cup quarter-finals as they beat fellow Premier League club Ipswich Town on penalties after the City Ground clash ended 1-1 after extra time on Monday.ESPN - 2d -
Fears Ukraine defences will last only months without US
One Ukrainian soldier said the impact of the US aid pause would be "measured in lives"BBC News - 2d -
Why RFK Jr.'s top spokesperson abruptly resigned last week
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. accused his department's top communications official of quitting to avoid being fired.CBS News - 1d -
CrowdStrike sees more costs ahead in the aftermath of last summer’s outage
CrowdStrike’s stock is falling in the wake of a larger-than-expected loss and disappointing profit guidance.MarketWatch - 1d -
What’s the Secret to a Long-Lasting Marriage? Tell Us Yours.
If you and your partner have been married for 30 years or more and have advice for an enduring marriage, we want to hear from you.The New York Times - 1d -
Fragpunk Gets Last-Minute Delay On Console, PC Version Launching As Planned
Developer Bad Guitar Studio has announced that it has delayed the PS5 and Xbox releases of Fragpunk due to technical difficulties, though the PC version will still launch tomorrow, March 6. A new ...GameSpot - 1d -
31 million Americans borrowed money for health care last year: Poll
More than 31 million Americans borrowed money last year to pay for health care, a new survey found. Those Americans borrowed about $74 billion, despite most of them have some form of health ...The Hill - 1d -
"Don't Bet On" There Being A Last Of Us: Part 3, Neil Druckmann Says
Despite previously hinting at a potential The Last of Us: Part III, game series creative director and co-writer Neil Druckmann is telling fans "not to bet" on another chapter in the franchise. ...GameSpot - 1d -
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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 - 11h -
Job cuts last month higher than any February since 2009
U.S.-based employers cut more jobs this February than in any February in 16 years, according to a new report from outplacement firm Challenger, Gray and Christmas. This year, employers announced ...The Hill - 6h -
Americans borrowed $74 billion last year to cover health care costs
For millions of Americans, paying for medical care often means going into debt, new data shows.CBS News - 35m -
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 - 1h -
Dortmund eases past Sporting Lisbon as Champions League focus turns to Real Madrid and Man City
Borussia Dortmund’s routine elimination of Sporting Lisbon was a tame warmup for the Real Madrid-Manchester City showdown in the Champions League playoffs round WednesdayABC News - Feb. 19 -
Moscow loathed the U.S. for years as its economy paid a high price for war — now, it’s doing a U-turn
Moscow has denigrated the United States' leadership, economy and culture — but now things are changing amid a "revival" of Russia-U.S. relations.CNBC - Feb. 20 -
Taiwan holds its breath as Trump turns on Ukraine and upends US foreign policy
The mood in Taipei is one of wariness as the new US president takes a blowtorch to diplomatic norms and assurances. It’s a bustling morning at the Dongmen wet market, in inner-city Taipei. Mr Yu is ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Tony Hawk on turning down $500,000 for Pro Skater: 'The best financial decision of my life'
Skateboarding legend Tony Hawk once turned down half a million dollars for Pro Skater. He says it was the "best financial decision" of his life.CNBC - Feb. 21 -
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 - Feb. 21 -
Consumers turn to buying or renting hens as egg prices soar, but it may not help you save
Amid the rising costs of eggs, some consumers are looking for alternatives. Across the country, some hatcheries said they're seeing more interest in buying chickens, but experts warn you may not ...CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Judges in D.C., Once Flooded With Jan. 6 Cases, Turn to Trump’s Executive Actions
The jurists are grappling with how to handle a different sort of bid for power by Mr. Trump, sometimes halting his blizzard of executive orders and sometimes letting them move forward.The New York Times - Feb. 22 -
It turns out Venus Williams won't play at Indian Wells after the tournament announced she would
It turns out 44-year-old Venus Williams will not be playing at the BNP Paribas OpenABC News - Feb. 23 -
Supreme Court turns down chance to claw back abortion clinic buffer zones
The Supreme Court turned down an opportunity to overturn its precedent permitting buffer zones around abortion clinics over the objections of two of the court’s leading conservatives. In two ...The Hill - Feb. 24
