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Myanmar villagers reveal 'desperate' illegal kidney sales
Two Burmese men tell the BBC they used forged documents and middlemen to undergo surgery in India.BBC News - 2d -
Gov. Lujan Grisham sounds alarm on Medicaid cuts in House GOP budget plan
While President Trump insists he won't touch Medicaid, his agenda in Congress tells a very different story. The House is set to vote on a spending plan that could cut Medicaid funding by hundreds ...CBS News - 3d -
House Republicans hit the brakes on town halls after blowback over Trump's cuts
House Republicans are becoming wary of in-person town hall meetings after some lawmakers have faced hometown crowds angry about the Trump administration’s cuts.NBC News - 2d -
House budget tees up steep Medicaid cuts and big SALT fight. Here’s what’s next.
House Republicans passed a new budget resolution in a razor-thin vote that puts the GOP on a path to enact President Donald Trump’s ambitious fiscal agenda, including deep tax cuts and significant ...MarketWatch - 2d -
Jobless claims match 3-month high as Trump White House readies more federal job cuts
The number of people who applied for unemployment benefits last week matched a three-month high, possibly reflecting the first wave of what’s likely to be a flood of laid-off federal employees and ...MarketWatch - 1d -
Apple expands India manufacturing
Also in this newsletter: better-off Indians’ growing reliance on borrowing, and foreign direct investment shrinksFinancial Times - Feb. 21 -
The twisty tale of India’s Religare
Also in this newsletter: Muted interest in electric vehicles, and Sonia Dasgupta’s mantraFinancial Times - 3d -
Zelenskyy leaves White House early after fiery meeting with Trump, who claims Ukrainian leader isn’t ready for peace – live
Press conference between US and Ukraine leaders cancelled and no minerals deal signed after angry scenes in White House; European leaders stand behind Zelenskyy. Ukraine ‘gambling with world war ...The Guardian - 23m -
CNBC's Inside India newsletter: How India's emerging as a formidable player in defense
India is beefing up its defense spending as tensions between the country and China grow. The subcontinent is relying on renewed U.S.-India ties for equipment.CNBC - 17h -
Philippine village battles dengue by offering bounties for mosquitos — dead or alive
A Philippine village in the densely populated capital region has launched a battle against dengue by offering a token bounty to residents for captured mosquitos — dead or aliveABC News - Feb. 19 -
'It's this act of love.' The village behind Lauren Halsey's community center
We reached out to the people in Halsey's universe who have seen her through the process of creating the Summaeverythang Community Center and are helping make it happen.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 19 -
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The Anonymous YouTubers Street-Racing Through New York
In January, a 20-year-old man that police believe to be an internet-famous street racer known as Squeeze was sentenced to five years in prison for unrelated crimes. Many more still speed through ...Wired - 4d -
A journey through the hyper-political world of microchips
From the raw materials required to the machines that make them, every part of the chip supply chain is fiercely contested in the global race for tech supremacy. A small town in the Netherlands ...The Guardian - 19h -
Australia through to Champions Trophy semi-finals
Australia qualify for the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy at the expense of Afghanistan as their match in Lahore is abandoned following heavy rain.BBC News - 4h -
There’s Nothing They Can’t Sing and Laugh Their Way Through
Marnina Schon and Micah O’Konis, who are now a comedic musical duo called Couplet, lived across town from each other in Los Angeles (which could have been a deal breaker). They went on a date anyway.The New York Times - 2h -
New Scotland-England border landmark plan submitted
The Star of Caledonia will stand 33m (100ft) high and aim to attract hundreds of thousands of visitors.BBC News - Feb. 21 -
The border where Starmer is targeting people-smuggling gangs
UK government boosts resources at key entry point on Sofia’s border with Turkey amid wider EU ‘reset’Financial Times - 4d -
Sharp drop in illegal crossings at U.S. southern border
Apprehensions of migrants attempting to enter the U.S. illegally at the southern border are plummeting. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the details from Sunland ...CBS News - 2d -
A US-Canadian border friendship feels the strain
Relations between Detroit and Windsor, joined by a cross-border tunnel, are being marred by Trump’s threatsFinancial Times - 2d -
Vance to visit southern border next week
Vice President Vance is scheduled to travel next week to the U.S.-Mexico border, becoming the highest ranking administration to do so amid the Trump White House's efforts to crack down on ...The Hill - 4h -
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Kohli guides India to comfortable win over Pakistan
Virat Kohli hits an unbeaten century as India beat Pakistan by five wickets in the Champions Trophy.BBC News - 5d -
UK and India relaunch trade talks in Delhi
British trade secretary Jonathan Reynolds met his Indian counterpart Piyush Goyal in Delhi on Monday.BBC News - 4d -
Hopes Fade for Workers Trapped for Days in Tunnel in India
Local officials have been unable to make contact with eight people after wall of silt and water caused the ceiling to collapse.The New York Times - 3d -
EU and India target trade deal this year
Ursula von der Leyen pledges ‘full commitment’ to realising long-awaited pact under shadow of Trump tariffsFinancial Times - 11h -
India’s GDP rebound offers comfort to Modi government
Data shows growth rate reached 6.2% but still well below levels needed to hit PM’s long-term goalsFinancial Times - 8h -
Illegal crossings at U.S.-Mexico border down 94%, Border Patrol chief says
"I can tell you this: anyone that has crossed the border between the ports of entry since this administration has taken office has not been released," Border Patrol chief Mike Banks told CBS News.CBS News - Feb. 20 -
Emmy-winning producer Andy Cohen lowers the price of one-of-a-kind West Village condo to $12 million
Cohen’s beloved, unique and alluring home of over 20 years is struggling to attract a buyer.MarketWatch - Feb. 21 -
Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv’s troops regain village near Pokrovsk where ISW says Russians falter
Moscow claims recapture of some Russian territory held by Ukrainian troops in Kursk; ‘security guarantees’ hole in US-Ukraine mineral deal. What we know on day 1,100. Ukrainian troops on Wednesday ...The Guardian - 1d -
‘I don’t want it to die’: one man’s battle to save the last phone box in his village
In 1935, Derek Harris was born – and so was the K6 red phone box. Now, Harris is spending his 90th year ensuring this beloved local facility isn’t lost. The battleground at the heart of a struggle ...The Guardian - 1d -
Illinois plays through a demanding stretch with a virus hindering multiple players
The Fighting Illini are dealing with all sorts of setbacks on and off the court as they face the most demanding part of their schedule.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 19 -
IOC finds Olympic sponsor in China through 2032 to replace Panasonic of Japan
The International Olympic Committee has found a sponsor in China to replace long-term commercial partner Panasonic from JapanABC News - Feb. 20 -
4 Key Policies to Lead American Renewal Through Entrepreneurship
It’s Entrepreneurship Week. Here’s how the U.S. can do better to support the innovators who strengthen local and regional economies.Inc. - Feb. 20 -
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 - 6d -
All Fantasy Hockey Card Updates Through Feb. 23
Back again with another NHL 25 Fantasy Hockey Card update, today we have 4 Nations Face-Off and PWHL upgrades.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
US drives Ukraine war measure through UN with Russian backing
Security Council resolution calling for ‘swift end’ to conflict deals further blow to western unityFinancial Times - 3d -
‘OpenAI’ Job Scam Targeted International Workers Through Telegram
An alleged job scam, led by “Aiden” from “OpenAI,” recruited workers in Bangladesh for months before disappearing overnight, according to FTC complaints obtained by WIRED.Wired - 3d -
Teacher union head taking fight to Elon Musk through Tesla stock
American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten is urging top Tesla investors to review the company's current valuation on behalf of her union's members. Weingarten, who heads one of ...The Hill - 1d -
Dell sees its backlog swell as big AI deals come through
The company is expanding beyond large cloud providers with its AI-server business.MarketWatch - 19h
