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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 - 2d -
What to Know About the Saudi Crown Prince’s Role in Global Diplomacy
The kingdom’s de facto leader, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, was once shunned in diplomatic circles. Now he is playing an important role in negotiations over Gaza and Ukraine.The New York Times - Feb. 20 -
Investors told of golden age of US-Saudi co-operation at Miami conference
Trump is strengthening bonds with the oil-rich kingdom as he strains ties with other traditional alliesFinancial Times - Feb. 23 -
Saudi border forces accused of killing ‘hundreds of Ethiopian migrants’
Witnesses making the crossing from Yemen report coming under machine-gun fire and seeing rotting bodies. Saudi Arabia’s forces are accused of using indiscriminate force against migrants on their ...The Guardian - 5d -
Saudi Aramco chief says DeepSeek AI makes ‘big difference’ to operations
World’s largest oil company using Chinese AI software in its data centre in DammanFinancial Times - 1d -
Low energy prices sting Aramco profits and squeeze Saudi development plans
Saudi Arabia’s state-owned oil giant Aramco has reported a $106.25 billion profit in 2024, down 12% from the prior year on lower energy pricesABC News - 1d -
UFC & WWE owners finalise Saudi deal for boxing league
TKO Group Holdings, which owns the UFC and WWE, launches a new boxing promotion backed by investment from Saudi Arabia.BBC News - 12h -
Israeli hostages return home in caskets
Hamas handed over four coffins Thursday, which the militant group said contained the bodies of four Israeli hostages -- Shiri Bibas and her two children, Ariel and Kfir, as well as Oded Lifshitz, ...CBS News - Feb. 20 -
Who Are the 6 Freed Israeli Hostages?
Two of the captives had been in the hands of Hamas for about 10 years. The rest were taken during the attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023.The New York Times - Feb. 22 -
Ukrainians mourn loss of 'partner and friend' as U.S. relations disintegrate
At an underground school in Ukraine, the mood was somber after the spat between President Donald Trump and their leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy spiraled.NBC News - Feb. 20 -
Judge blocks Trump administration from terminating DEI-related grants
The judge found the administration's mandate that grant recipients not engage in "equity-related" programs was too broad.NBC News - Feb. 22 -
New German leader signals seismic shift in transatlantic relations
Friedrich Merz heralds a new era for Europe without the US as a key partner, writes Europe editor Katya Adler.BBC News - Feb. 24 -
Trump needs a lesson on the Monroe Doctrine for US-Colombia relations
The decline of positive U.S. engagement in Colombia had already contributed to the spread of faux-democratic thinking and disinformation-fueled populism throughout the hemisphere.The Hill - Feb. 25 -
AfD readmits two politicians excluded over Nazi-related remarks
After Sunday’s election the far-right party has decided to allow Maximilian Krah and Matthias Helferich to return to the parliamentary group . Two politicians for the far-right Alternative für ...The Guardian - Feb. 25 -
Jeffrey Epstein: more files released related to late sex offender and financier
Attorney general had indicated justice department would release files related to Epstein, who died by suicide in 2019. The US justice department has released additional files related to the late ...The Guardian - 6d -
Russia to appoint new US ambassador as diplomatic relations thaw
Moscow says Alexander Darchiyev will take up Washington post that has been unfilled since October last year. Europe live – latest updates Russia has announced it will appoint a new ambassador ...The Guardian - 5d -
Canada-U.S. Relations Continue to Reach Lows Over Tariffs and Annexation Threats
President Trump said he would impose potentially devastating tariffs on Tuesday, inspiring patriotism in Canada.The New York Times - 4d -
Washington Spirit’s Jonatan Giráldez: ‘In the US everything is related to entertainment’
The 33-year-old coach discusses the differences between working in Europe and the US, losing the NWSL Championship final and moving abroad for the first time. After spending all of your career ...The Guardian - 3d -
Starmer and Macron step up to shape European security as Trump roils relations
The leaders of Britain and France are spearheading a desperate diplomatic drive to shore up Europe’s security, bolster Ukraine’s defenses and ensure the Trump administration doesn’t seek a ...ABC News - 2d -
Trump touts 'important' letter from Zelensky amid push to smooth relations
President Trump in his address to Congress touted receiving a letter from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky earlier Tuesday amid an effort to smooth ties between Washington and Kyiv following ...The Hill - 23h -
‘Seismic’ shift in UK-US relations is not a blip, warns ex-ambassador
Sir David Manning and other former diplomats highlight major changes in ‘special relationship’. UK politics live – latest updates Something seismic has changed in the US-British relationship ...The Guardian - 10h -
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Sugarbush Reporter Was Not Fired for Viral JD Vance-Related Snow Update
A snow conditions update at Sugarbush featured an employee’s thoughts on the Trump administration before a visit from JD Vance. The posts were deleted, but she kept her job.The New York Times - 6h -
Adrienne Adams Enters Mayor’s Race to Defeat Eric Adams (No Relation)
Ms. Adams, the New York City Council speaker, is trying to position herself as a principled alternative to former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Eric Adams.The New York Times - 37m -
How do tariffs work?
President Trump has followed through on his threat to place tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico and he's increased the tariffs already in place against China. CBS News business analyst Jill ...CBS News - 1d -
Hamas Releases Bodies of 4 Israeli Hostages
Hamas said it handed over four hostages to Israel in a display a senior U.N. official called “abhorrent and cruel.” Israel later said only three bodies belonged to captives.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Watch: The moment six Israeli hostages are released
Four of the men were kidnapped on 7 October 2023, while the two have been held for a decade.BBC News - Feb. 22 -
Hamas releases six Israeli hostages as ceasefire holds
Six living hostages — including two who were held in Gaza for a decade — were released by Hamas Saturday.CBS News - Feb. 22 -
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At Funeral for Shiri Bibas and Children, an Israeli Outpouring of Grief
Thousands of Israelis lined the streets to mourn the Bibases, who were taken hostage in the Hamas-led attack on Oct. 7, 2023, and had become a symbol of the country’s trauma.The New York Times - Feb. 26 -
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Trump invites freed Israeli hostage to White House
Israeli media reports Israeli American Trump donor will fly Eli Sharabi to Washington DC to meet president this week. Freed Israeli hostage Eli Sharabi has been invited to Washington to meet Donald ...The Guardian - 3d -
Flick warns Barça must 'improve a lot' despite win
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said his side must "improve a lot" despite winning 2-0 away at Las Palmas on Saturday to return to the top of LaLiga.ESPN - Feb. 23 -
Pope Francis sees ‘slight improvement’ but remains in critical condition
Prognosis for pontiff, 88, remains guarded as he is treated in hospital for pneumonia and kidney failure. Pope Francis, who is in hospital with pneumonia and “mild” kidney failure, remains in a ...The Guardian - Feb. 24 -
Huawei improves AI chip production in boost for China’s tech goals
Chinese company improves ‘yield’ of latest semiconductor, despite US efforts to prevent manufacturing advancesFinancial Times - Feb. 25 -
Pope Francis' health shows improvement but condition remains critical
Pope Francis' health has shown slight improvement, but his condition remains critical, the Vatican said. It's been 10 days since the pontiff was hospitalized with double pneumonia. Chris Livesay ...CBS News - Feb. 24 -
FirstFT: Ukraine agrees minerals deal in bid to improve US ties
Also in today’s newsletter, tax cut win for Trump, and a Big Read on the anti-vax movementFinancial Times - Feb. 26 -
Pope shows ‘slight improvement’ in health before 13th night in hospital
Vatican says Francis’s scan ‘shows normal evolution’ of lung inflammation and kidney problem has ‘resolved’. Pope Francis has shown a “further, slight improvement” as the 88-year-old remains in ...The Guardian - Feb. 26 -
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No big stink: Odors aside, player surveys show locker rooms are improving
Players did not complain of rats, dirty water or shower bugs as they had in the past. But some surveys still showed concerns with locker-room conditions.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 27