John Lithgow tipped to be Dumbledore in Harry Potter TV show

Treasury Sought to Freeze Foreign Aid Payments, Emails Show

Trump administration appointees and allies of Elon Musk wanted to use the Treasury’s sensitive payment system to block disbursements.

The New York Times - Feb. 6

Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts are showing us a new way to play

Neither quarterback posted particularly eye-catching passing numbers. But is that really the best or only measure of good QB play?

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 7

WATCH: Video shows attack on priest during prayer service in Washington

A priest was attacked during a prayer service in Spokane, Washington. Security video shows the suspect leaving his pew and charging toward the altar to punch the priest.

ABC News - Feb. 6

Dog Show 101: What's what at the Westminster Kennel Club

The Westminster Kennel Club dog show is back for a 149th year

ABC News - Feb. 7

Snail Games will show up at GDC with new games and partnerships

Snail Games said it will show up at GDC with a lineup of updates, first-look reveals, and new partnerships to highlight its growth strategy.

VentureBeat - Feb. 7

After Attack, New Orleans Is Rattled but Ready for the ‘Biggest Show on Earth’

Officials scrutinized security plans for Super Bowl LIX after a deadly New Year’s Day terrorist attack on Bourbon Street stoked fears about safety.

The New York Times - Feb. 7

New Time cover shows Elon Musk at the Resolute desk

Time published its latest cover featuring an image of Elon Musk sitting behind the Resolute desk in the Oval Office. NBC News' Garrett Haake has more on the cover and President Trump's reaction.

NBC News - Feb. 8

The 43 Best Shows on Netflix Right Now (February 2025)

The Night Agent, Squid Game, and Asura are just a few of the shows you need to watch on Netflix this month.

Wired - Feb. 8

Grambling faces Alabama A&M following Dozier's 30-point showing

Grambling Tigers (7-16, 4-6 SWAC) at Alabama A&M Bulldogs (7-16, 3-7 SWAC) Huntsville, Alabama; Monday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Grambling visits Alabama A&M after Kintavious Dozier scored 30 ...

ABC News - Feb. 9

How to Watch the 2025 Super Bowl and Halftime Show for Free

The game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs, with a halftime show by Kendrick Lamar, takes place on Sunday February 9. Here's how to tune in.

Wired - Feb. 9

Super Bowl 2025: When does Kendrick Lamar's halftime show begin?

More interested in Kendrick Lamar taking the stage than the Chiefs taking on the Eagles? Here's when you'll see the halftime show.

The Hill - Feb. 9

Richard Gere calls Trump a 'bully and a thug' at awards show

Hollywood star Richard Gere called President Trump a “bully” and a “thug” in his acceptance speech at the Academy of Cinematographic Arts and Sciences of Spain's Goya Awards on Saturday night. ...

The Hill - Feb. 9

New poll shows positive approval for Trump's first weeks back in office

As President Trump carries out his agenda with dramatic changes to the government, a new CBS News/YouGov survey shows the American public largely approves. 70% of respondents say Mr. Trump is doing ...

CBS News - Feb. 9

The meaning behind Kendrick Lamar's jacket during the Super Bowl halftime show

Kendrick Lamar sported a letterman-style jacket during his Super Bowl halftime performance Sunday, but it wasn't repping either team on the field.

The Hill - Feb. 10

The Wild True Story Behind Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime Show

From the start, Kendrick Lamar wanted to turn his life into a video game for his big Super Bowl halftime show. The team tasked with doing that knew what to do—right down to sourcing a vintage GNX.

Wired - Feb. 10

A grinning Kendrick Lamar brings 'Not Like Us' to the Super Bowl halftime show

The Compton rapper spent much of his 13 minutes on the field at New Orleans' Caesars Superdome flirting with whether or not he'd perform his 2024 smash about Drake.

Los Angeles Times - Feb. 10

A Singer and Songwriter Ranks 34 Super Bowl Halftime Shows

Prince’s 2007 halftime performance was a moment nobody who watched could forget, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Feb. 10

Kendrick Lamar’s Bell Bottoms Steal the Super Bowl Halftime Show

A varsity jacket referenced his own career, and a chain inspired some questions. But the cut of his jeans was the biggest surprise of the night.

The New York Times - Feb. 10

Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl show was one big tease

The star hinted that he might not play his smash hit Not Like Us, but gave viewers plenty to absorb.

BBC News - Feb. 10

Puppy Bowl XXI steals the show with NFL-inspired pups

Before the Chiefs and Eagles clash in Super Bowl LIX, Saquon Barky, Dee-Bone Samuel and Paws Allen take the field for Puppy Bowl XXI, competing for the Lombarky Trophy and the title of "Most Pupular."

ESPN - Feb. 9

Kendrick Lamar's halftime show features SZA and 'Uncle' Samuel L. Jackson

Fresh off five Grammy wins, a "humble" Kendrick Lamar took the Caesars Superdome field on Sunday to perform the halftime show, marking the first first solo rapper to headline the event.

NBC News - Feb. 10

Chris Mason: Raids show ministers want to look tough on immigration

With high numbers still arriving in the UK, the government is keen not to appear wishy-washy on an issue that matters to so many people.

BBC News - Feb. 10

Breaking down Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show

Grammy-winner Kendrick Lamar on Sunday became the first solo rap artist to headline a Super Bowl halftime show, with his performance including "Not Like Us," the song at the center of a defamation ...

CBS News - Feb. 10

Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime Show: The Peak of All Rap Battles?

The first rapper to headline the N.F.L.’s biggest stage solo made his Drake diss “Not Like Us” the centerpiece of his set at the expense of a larger statement.

The New York Times - Feb. 10

Cockatoos show appetite for dips when eating bland food, find scientists

Birds observed going to lengths to flavour food, with particular penchant for blueberry-flavoured soy yoghurt dip. Whether you savour Ottolenghi’s recipes or prefer a feast from Nigella’s cookery ...

The Guardian - Feb. 10

Serena Williams adds star power to Kendrick Lamar's halftime show

Williams and Lamar share the same hometown of Compton, California.

ESPN - Feb. 10

Westminster 2025 Preview: Why Can’t Golden Retrievers Win Best in Show?

They are among the most popular dogs in the United States, but at the biggest dog show in the world, they are never (never!) best in show.

The New York Times - Feb. 10

Trump’s Labor Department Pick Shows He May be Courting Unions

His nomination of Lori Chavez-DeRemer will challenge the Senate and could show an unusual bipartisan mix on confirmation vote.

Inc. - Feb. 10

How Dirty Is That AI? Salesforce Launches a New Tool to Show You

The AI Energy Score attempts to quantify the environmental harm of AI models. Here’s how to use it.

Inc. - Feb. 10

Corruption worse than it's been in over a decade in many nations, survey shows

Many countries had their worst showing in more than a decade in an index gauging public sector corruption, from the U.S. and France to authoritarian nations such as Russia and Venezuela.

CBS News - Feb. 11

Google Maps now shows Gulf of Mexico as Gulf of America for U.S. users

Google Maps renamed the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America in its app — but only for U.S. users.

CBS News - Feb. 11

Maps show snow storm forecast as parts of U.S. brace for winter weather

A procession of winter storms is forecast to bring snow, sleet, ice and potentially flood-inducing rain to sprawling bands of the U.S. this week.

CBS News - Feb. 11

From world's best to Wales' worst - Gatland shows danger of going back

From world's best to Wales' worst, Warren Gatland may have proved why you should never go back as his second stint as Wales head coach ends.

BBC News - Feb. 11

Fed Chair Jerome Powell Shows Little Urgency to Lower Rates

Jerome H. Powell testifies as inflation risks are resurfacing, regulatory changes are in flux and the Federal Reserve’s policy independence is in the spotlight.

The New York Times - Feb. 12

Suspect in Tupac Shakur killing is a no-show at a Nevada hearing on trial readiness

A man suspected of killing rap icon Tupac Shakur has failed to appear in court for a hearing on whether his defense team is ready to go trial

ABC News - Feb. 11

Tale of the tape: Film shows Chiefs couldn't endure Eagles onslaught

Whether it was the Eagles' D-line or the Chiefs' defense attempting to survive Hurts' repeated haymakers, pressure is the word to describe Super Bowl LIX.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 12