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Ukraine war briefing: Deadly Odesa drone attack cuts power, water and heating for second day
Woman aged 77 died of shrapnel wounds; Zelenskyy offers minerals deal signature and peace plan. What we know on day 1,106. A Russian drone attack late on Tuesday killed one person and caused ...The Guardian - 1d -
AI’s power demands spark new joint GE Vernova–NRG electricity plant project
NRG flags need for new partnerships to fuel power development.MarketWatch - Feb. 26 -
Watchdog group sues for DOGE records
"The public must have insight into the operations of the Department of Government Efficiency," the watchdog group's executive director said.CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Mourinho sues Galatasaray for racism accusation
Turkey Süper Lig club Fenerbahce said Friday they have filed a lawsuit against rival Galatasaray for an "attack on the personal rights" of coach Jose Mourinho.ESPN - 4d -
Wildfires break out in the Carolinas
A series of wildfires have broken out in both North and South Carolina, prompting evacuation orders and a state of emergency. Dave Malkoff reports.CBS News - 3d -
Wildfires rage in the Carolinas
There are still three active fires in the Carolinas after a weekend of blazes. CBS News' Dave Malkoff reports from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and meteorologist Jessica Burch has the latest ...CBS News - 2d -
Wildfire state of emergency in Carolinas
South Carolina governor declared a state of emergency Sunday as wildfires in the Carolinas and Georgia scorched thousands of acres and forced people to flee their homes. At one point, more than 175 ...NBC News - 2d -
The 2-point shot is less and less utilized in the NBA. The debate about whether that's good rages on
The NBA is on the cusp of accomplishing something that it hasn’t seen beforeABC News - Feb. 25 -
Nick Madrigal injury: Mets utility infielder likely to miss entire 2025 season due to shoulder surgery
Madrigal's absence will open the door for Luisangel Acuña and othersCBS Sports - 5d -
The 1980s seaside snaps that sparked a controversy
Ahead of a film about him, photographer Martin Parr tells all about his most famous pieces of work.BBC News - Feb. 26 -
Ravens: Allegations against Tucker 'concerning'
Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta said the number of sexual misconduct allegations made against kicker Justin Tucker is "serious and concerning" but indicated that the team will wait before ...ESPN - Feb. 25 -
Japan battles largest wildfire in decades
More than a thousand people have been evacuated near forest of Ofunato in northern region of Iwate. More than a thousand people have been evacuated as Japan battles its largest wildfire in more ...The Guardian - 5d -
AP sues over White House access restrictions
The Associated Press sued White House officials Friday for restricting the wire service’s access to the Oval Office and Air Force One over its refusal to use “Gulf of America” in its AP Stylebook. ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
Ignoring science for profit will have deadly consequences for America
We cannot sell out their climate future for the continued profits of powerful business interests.The Hill - Feb. 24 -
Deadly listeria outbreak linked to frozen supplemental shakes
The Food and Drug Administration is investigating a possible link between frozen supplemental shakes and a deadly listeria outbreak. The now-recalled shakes are typically sold to hospitals and ...CBS News - Feb. 24 -
Unknown Deadly Illness Strikes Western Congo
The outbreak has been traced, tentatively, to three children who ate a bat, the W.H.O. said, and known threats like Ebola and Marburg have been ruled out.The New York Times - Feb. 25 -
Leaked recordings challenge Greek account of deadly shipwreck
Hundreds are thought to have died when the Adriana sank in international waters two years ago.BBC News - Feb. 27 -
A Deadly Unidentified Disease Has Emerged in the DRC
More than 50 people have died in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, most within 48 hours of the onset of symptoms. Initial analysis suggests neither Ebola nor Marburg is the cause.Wired - Feb. 27 -
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One Hyde Park residents sue over ‘corrosion’
Owners of luxury London development take Laing O’Rourke unit to court for £35mnFinancial Times - 6d -
Taking shots at vaccines has deadly consequences
The widespread dissemination of groundless conspiracy theories is undercutting confidence in the safety and efficacy of vaccinations and presenting a clear and present danger to the health of all ...The Hill - 4d -
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Deadly winter storms battle states nationwide
A deadly winter storm has spawned blizzards in the midwest and thunderstorms and tornadoes across the south. NBC News’ Kathy Park reports from Mississippi, where an EF2 touched down.NBC News - 14h -
Ohtani to make spring training debut vs. Angels
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says three-time MVP Shohei Ohtani will make his first spring training appearance of the year Friday night against his old team, the Angels.ESPN - Feb. 26 -
DOGE Sparks Surveillance Fear Across the US Government
The US government has increased the use of monitoring tools over the past decade. But President Donald Trump’s employee purges are making workers worry about how their data could be abused.Wired - Feb. 21 -
Geopolitical rupture sparks quiet market rebellion
It does not take a deep scratch beneath the surface to uncover investor nervesFinancial Times - Feb. 21 -
How one girl's bionic arm sparked a movement
After receiving a life-changing bionic arm through crowdfunding, 9-year-old Remi Bateman is now paying it forward, helping other children access the prosthetics they need. David Begnaud has more.CBS News - Feb. 24 -
Asteroid that sparked concerns no longer poses threat: NASA
An asteroid that sparked concerns about potentially hitting Earth no longer poses a significant threat of slamming into the planet, according to NASA’s latest analysis. The asteroid, Asteroid 2024 ...The Hill - Feb. 25 -
Elon Musk's approach to government spending sparks debate
As head of the Department of Government Efficiency, Elon Musk has taken an aggressive approach to budget cuts. Economist Oren Cass weighs in on whether this strategy is reform or reckless ...CBS News - Feb. 25 -
Mortgage rates plummet, sparking a surge of refinances
Mortgage applications rose 20.4% in the last week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.MarketWatch - 1d -
Poland’s political rift deepens as ‘coup’ allegations fly
Ultraconservative opposition allege Tusk government planning to interfere in presidential electionFinancial Times - Feb. 21 -
Source: NFL investigating allegations vs. Tucker
NFL investigators are in Baltimore speaking to some of the women who have accused Ravens kicker Justin Tucker of sexual misconduct, a source told ESPN.ESPN - Feb. 21 -
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Gupta’s InfraBuild hit with lawsuit alleging debt default
FitzWalter Capital takes aim at key remaining asset in teetering metals empireFinancial Times - Feb. 26 -
Chicago police announce arrest of alleged serial killer
Investigators say 21-year-old Antonio Reyes carried out a string of shootings over a nine month period beginning 2020, killing six people and wounding four more. WMAQ's Natalie Martinez reports.NBC News - 6d -
Tucker again denies allegations, also apologizes
Ravens kicker Justin Tucker has released a new statement maintaining that he did not act inappropriately while receiving professional bodywork treatment. He also offered an apology.ESPN - 6d -
QPR academy players arrested for alleged voyeurism
The arrests follow a report made to police about an incident in a nightclub in Kingston.BBC News - 6d -
Stacey Abrams invokes Musk in rebuking Trump allegations
Former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams defended herself after President Trump invoked her name in his address Tuesday night to a joint session of Congress. When speaking about ...The Hill - 21h -
Leadership fallout over California wildfire preparedness
Questions are mounting regarding accountability over a lack of preparedness for the L.A. wildfires as the city's leaders face backlash over recent administrative moves.CBS News - Feb. 25 -
Forest Service firings could impact wildfire preparedness
As wildfires nationwide grow fiercer and more frequent, the Trump administration's job cuts at the U.S. Forest Service are worrying experts. Kelly Martin, former chief of fire and aviation ...CBS News - Feb. 26
