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The Gavel: Courts become Trump’s only backstop
Happy Wednesday. Welcome to The Gavel, The Hill’s new weekly look at the intersection of courts and national politics. We’re Zach Schonfeld and Ella Lee, The Hill’s courts team. For months, we’ve ...The Hill - Feb. 26 -
Al-Assad Becomes a Punchline in Syria’s Comedy Scene
Comics had already been trying to foster stand-up in Syria before Bashar al-Assad’s fall. Now, they are telling jokes in a liberated country, while warily eyeing the new government.The New York Times - Feb. 27 -
‘Conclave’ Has Become a Primer Into the Election of a New Pope
“Conclave,” an Oscar nominee, has provided a peek at the Vatican’s secret rituals at a time when the faithful are praying that life will not imitate art.The New York Times - 4d -
Site of Ziggy Stardust pub could become housing
The site of a famous 1970s rock venue is at the centre of plans for a new community in south London.BBC News - 10h -
UK to name and shame tech firms in online misogyny crackdown
Regulator Ofcom publishing plan intended to reduce abuse of women on social media platformsFinancial Times - Feb. 25 -
Women's abuse online: 'I get trolled every second, every day'
Influencers share experiences of online abuse as Ofcom publishes new draft guidance for tech companies.BBC News - Feb. 25 -
A $19 strawberry has caused a stir online. And of course, it's sold at Erewhon.
A $19 strawberry has caused a stir online. And of course, it's sold at Erewhon.NBC News - Feb. 26 -
Elon Musk’s Starlink Is Keeping Modern Slavery Compounds Online
A WIRED investigation reveals that criminals who make billions from scam compounds in Myanmar—where tens of thousands of people are enslaved—are using Starlink to get online.Wired - Feb. 27 -
GPs to offer online appointments across the day in reform deal
UK health secretary says deal will end ‘8am scramble’ to see a doctor and free up phone linesFinancial Times - 6d -
Nintendo Will Delist A Switch Online Game For The First Time, But Only In One Region
Nintendo Switch Online subscribers have enjoyed re-released games for a variety of retro consoles for years now, but it seems that the titles on the service are not necessarily permanent. That's ...GameSpot - 6d -
‘Stop the abuse’: Liz McColgan hits back at online criticism of daughter Eilish
Eilish McColgan is in training for London Marathon debut ‘Stop the jealousy and abuse of women athletes’ The Olympic silver medallist Liz McColgan has hit out at the “demeaning and abusive ...The Guardian - 3d -
GTA Online - How To Start The Oscar Guzman Flies Again Missions
March has started off with a bang if you're still roaming the streets of Los Santos in GTA Online. Along with the long-awaited Enhanced Edition that arrived for PC players , Rockstar Games also ...GameSpot - 1d -
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Why Canada Is Trying to Secure the Border
Since President Trump’s election, Canada has intensified its efforts to curb illegal immigration into the U.S. However, with mass deportations underway in the U.S., a new dynamic is emerging at the ...The New York Times - 4d -
They’ve Been Waiting Years to Go Public. They’re Still Waiting.
Some tech companies are delaying or pulling their listing plans as the Trump administration’s tariff announcements and other changes cause market volatility and uncertainty.The New York Times - Feb. 18 -
Tales Of The Shire: A Lord Of The Rings Game Has Been Delayed Again
There's a famous line in J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Rings where Gandalf the Grey explains that a wizard is never late or early. Instead, "he arrives precisely ...GameSpot - Feb. 20 -
Here are the federal departments where terminations have been rescinded
Following the flurry of federal firings as a part of Trump's mission to decrease the government, hundreds of workers were informed that their terminations were rescinded.ABC News - Feb. 20 -
Andrew Tate’s alliance with Trump has been in the making for a long time
Trump’s attempts to intervene in Tate’s rape and human trafficking cases in Romania might seem strange, but their worlds are intimately linked. Ever since I began reporting on Andrew Tate four ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Body of Israeli hostage Shiri Bibas has been returned, family says
The body of Israeli hostage Shiri Bibas has been returned to Israel after Hamas sent back the wrong human remains.ABC News - Feb. 22 -
Shiri Bibas' family says her remains have been returned
The body of Israeli hostage Shiri Bibas was said to have been returned earlier this week, but Israeli forces said it was the body of an unidentified Gazan woman.CBS News - Feb. 22 -
Israel confirms Shiri Bibas body has been returned
Hamas has previously claimed that the mother and her two sons were killed in an Israeli airstrike.BBC News - Feb. 22 -
Leavitt says media has been 'blinded' by 'anti-Trump bias'
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Saturday said journalists at mainstream media outlets bring "preconceived narrative and bias” against President Trump to the briefing room. In an ...The Hill - Feb. 23 -
World's oldest runestone may have been signed by a woman, researchers say
A woman may have signed her name on the world's oldest dated runestone, researchers in Norway have found, as they piece together the 2,000-year-old puzzle.NBC News - Feb. 24 -
DeSantis: Donalds hasn't been part of victories we've had in Florida
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) took a swipe at Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) Monday as the congressman inches closer to launching his gubernatorial campaign in the state. “My view is Donald Trump ...The Hill - Feb. 24 -
Nearly 100 Measles Cases Have Been Reported in Texas
The virus has spread in areas with low vaccination rates, and most of those affected are minors.Wired - Feb. 24 -
The London Stock Exchange has been left behind by its parent
While its equities platform suffers an exodus, the LSEG itself is a financial success story — with an identity problemFinancial Times - Feb. 25 -
The Humane Ai Pin Has Already Been Brought Back to Life
Humane bricked its pricey gadget on Friday afternoon. A short time later, a hacker got the codes to unlock it and potentially turn it into the true smartphone replacement it was meant to be.Wired - 5d -
Hamas says there's been 'no progress' on second ceasefire phase in indirect talks with Israel
A senior Hamas official says no progress has been made in the latest round of talks on the second phase of the ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinian militant group HamasABC News - 5d -
Netflix shines light on true story 'that's been buried for a long time'
The series stars Jodie Whittaker and Aimee Lou Wood as real-life mothers fighting for justice.BBC News - 4d -
Covid rules should have been same across UK - Hart
"Politics in the decision-making" led to different in rules in Wales and England, says Simon Hart.BBC News - 3d -
Trevor Zegras Suspension May Have Been Costlier Than Anticipated
Trevor Zegras has now officially served his three-game suspension for a late and high hit to Detroit Red Wings forward Michael Rasmussen in the second period of the Ducks’ 5-4 OT loss on Feb. 23.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
The world’s biggest dividend has just been cut. Here’s why.
Saudi Arabian Oil Co. has slashed its massive dividend payout — the world’s biggest — as the state oil producer’s profit fell amid struggling oil prices.MarketWatch - 2d -
Trump’s Tariffs Hit Stock Markets
Global leaders are retaliating and investors have sold off stocks in Asia and Europe.The New York Times - 2d -
These are the most competitive rental markets in the U.S.
New apartment construction hit a record high last year, but all that new supply is apparently not enough to cool the competition in the market.NBC News - 22h -
These are the most competitive rental markets in the U.S.
Even with a record amount of new supply, demand for rental apartments is soaring. That has the competition heating up.CNBC - 21h -
How Expert Advisors Can Drive Innovation and Trust
Scientific advisory boards can be a huge competitive advantage for innovative tech companies. Here’s how my business has benefited.Inc. - Feb. 22 -
Expert on Ukraine's future after Trump-Zelenskyy meeting
Ukraine's future could be in peril after President Trump's tense meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House. Nina Khrushcheva, the great-granddaughter of former Soviet ...CBS News - 5d -
Horticulturists, Biologists, Engineers: Federal ‘Bloat’ or Valued Experts?
President Trump’s effort to remake the government is a direct challenge to a decades-long effort to build a civil service stocked with experts. Critics say it will backfire.The New York Times - 3d -
Why aging affects sleep and expert tips to improve it
Research shows up to 70% of adults over 65 struggle with chronic sleep issues. Board-certified sleep psychologist Shelby Harris shares expert tips for improving sleep at any age.CBS News - 3d
