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Will New York Force More Mentally Ill People Into Treatment?
Gov. Kathy Hochul has proposed changes to the state’s mental health laws, but they face opposition from lawmakers and civil-rights groups.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Inglis inspires Australia to record win over England despite Duckett hundred
Group B: Australia 356-5 bt England 351-8 by five wickets Highest successful run chase in ICC tournament history They say good things come to those who wait and, after nearly three decades ...The Guardian - 6d -
Trump Appointees Fire Hundreds at U.S.A.I.D. Working on Urgent Aid
The firings added to doubts about whether Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the agency’s acting head, supports lifesaving humanitarian assistance, as he has said he does.The New York Times - 4d -
Ben Stokes to skip the Hundred in order to focus on England’s Ashes tour
England captain to prioritise fitness for Australia series Moeen Ali also withdraws and retires from county game Ben Stokes and Moeen Ali have both withdrawn from this year’s Hundred. England’s ...The Guardian - 3d -
Hundreds protest Iowa bill ending civil rights protections for transgender people
Protesters filled the Iowa state capitol as House lawmakers began fast-tracking a bill that would remove civil rights protections for transgender people from the Iowa Civil Rights Act.NBC News - 3d -
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Unknown illness kills more than 50 in north-west DRC
The outbreak, first discovered in three children who ate a bat, has caused 431 cases and 53 deaths. An unknown illness first discovered in three children who ate a bat has killed more than 50 ...The Guardian - 2d -
‘Cruel and thoughtless’: Trump fires hundreds at US climate agency Noaa
Employees informed by email that their jobs would be cut off at end of day in move a worker called ‘wrong all around’. Don’t let a billionaire’s algorithm control what you read. Download our free ...The Guardian - 19h -
Francis’ Illness Raises a Hard Question: Who Governs if the Pope Can’t?
The Vatican says Pope Francis has continued making decisions and is improving, but his two-week hospital stay poses uncomfortable, unanswered questions about Vatican decision-making.The New York Times - 19h -
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 - 12h -
Fellowship | Official Trailer
The Fellowship Public Playtest is coming to Steam Next Fest beginning Feb 24! Join Community Director, Hamish Bode, as he takes you through all the latest coming to Fellowship! Fellowship is the ...GameSpot - 3d -
La Quimera | Official Trailer
La Quimera takes place across a breathtaking Latin American megalopolis and lush jungle setting, where the player steps into the customizable exosuit of a down-on-their-luck PMC soldier battling ...GameSpot - 1d -
GORN 2 | Official Trailer
Rejoice in the glory of battle in GORN 2, a massive sequel to Free Lives' brutal VR gladiator simulator. GORN 2 is a ludicrous sequel to the hit VR gladiator simulator from Free Lives. It's ...GameSpot - 23h -
As Conflict Rages in Congo, President Offers U.S. Minerals Deal
As vast swaths of Congolese territory are seized by a Rwandan-backed armed group, Congo’s president looks to make a minerals deal with the United States.The New York Times - 6d -
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Congo's president says he'll create a unity government as violence spreads
Congo’s president says he is going to launch a unity government, as violence spreads across the country’s east and pressure mounts over his handling of the crisisABC News - 5d -
DR Congo stops cobalt exports in attempt to halt sliding prices
World’s top producer of metal used in electric vehicle batteries moves to counteract ‘overabundance of supply’Financial Times - 3d -
UK suspends aid to Rwanda over eastern DR Congo conflict
Keir Starmer’s government warns of further sanctions unless Kigali withdraws troops from its east African neighbourFinancial Times - 2d -
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Mitch McConnell announces he will not seek reelection
Longtime Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell confirmed reports he will not seek reelection next year.ABC News - Feb. 20 -
Members react to Mitch McConnell not seeking reelection
Mitch McConnell, the 83-year-old former leader of Senate Republicans who served Kentucky for seven terms, announces he will not seek reelection in 2026. NBC’s Garrett Haake reports for TODAY on the ...NBC News - Feb. 21 -
Australian treasurer seeking tariff exemption in talks with Bessent
Australia’s treasurer, Jim Chalmers, will continue to push for steel and aluminum tariff exemptions in his discussions with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent this week. Chalmers traveled to ...The Hill - 3d -
Trump and Paramount Seek Mediator for CBS News Lawsuit
The move is another indicator that the two sides are exploring ways to resolve the case, over the editing of a “60 Minutes” interview, out of court.The New York Times - 3d -
Commanders allowing DT Allen to seek trade
The Commanders have granted star defensive lineman Jonathan Allen permission to seek a trade.ESPN - 2d -
Sources: Titans allowing LB Landry to seek trade
The Titans have granted former Pro Bowl linebacker Harold Landry III permission to seek a trade, sources told ESPN.ESPN - 2d -
TikTok seeks a deal and China brings a chip ‘shock’
The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial TimesFinancial Times - 1d -
Hegseth comments on fired Pentagon officials
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth commented on some of the top officials fired by the Trump administration. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata has more.CBS News - 4d -
Dark Deity 2 | Official Trailer
Dark Deity 2 is a Strategy RPG featuring a rich story, an endlessly customizable party, and engaging tactical combat spanning a 30 hour campaign with huge replayability.GameSpot - 1d -
Pokémon Champions! | Official Announcement Trailer
Get ready to experience everything you love about Pokémon battles all in one place—in Pokémon Champions. This new, battle-focused game will feature familiar mechanics such as Pokémon types, ...GameSpot - 1d -
Melting glaciers caused almost 2cm of sea level rise this century, study reveals
Decades-long research shows world’s glaciers collectively lost 6.542tn tonnes of ice between 2000 and 2023. Melting glaciers have caused almost 2cm of sea level rise this century alone, a ...The Guardian - Feb. 19 -
Trump administration briefing: chaos caused by Musk’s Doge; fears over far-right podcaster tapped for FBI
From the latest in Musk’s fight to fire federal workers to concern over appointment of Dan Bongino – key US politics stories from Monday at a glance. Confusion continued on Monday over the demands ...The Guardian - 3d -
Apple says a bug caused iPhone voice-to-text feature to write 'Trump' when a user says 'racist'
Apple said it is working on repairing a glitch after some iPhone users noticed that speaking the word “racist” into the voice-to-text feature causes it to write “Trump” before quickly switching to ...NBC News - 2d -
Extreme Heat May Cause Older People to Age Faster, New Study Finds
A first-of-its-kind analysis found that people living in hotter areas experienced more molecular changes than those in cooler places.The New York Times - 1d -
Court forces movie theater chain to pay for causing 'mental agony' by playing too many ads
An Indian man has successfully won damages from the country's biggest movie theater after he complained about having to watch too many advertisements.NBC News - 1d -
High heels and risky selfies: Etna eruptions cause despair among mountain rescuers
Thousands of tourists arrived to see lava in recent weeks, but not all were prepared for treks up the Sicilian volcano. A river of fire from the depths of the Earth carves its way through the black ...The Guardian - 5h -
Shakira resumes world tour with concert in Peru after canceling show due to illness
Shakira says that she will resume her world tour and perform in Lima, Peru, Monday evening, following the cancellation of a concert over the weekend due to a stomach illnessABC News - Feb. 18 -
Martin Bakole to face Joseph Parker on short notice after Daniel Dubois falls ill days before event
The heavyweight showdown was expected to produce the next challenger to unified king Oleksandr UsykCBS Sports - Feb. 20 -
Daniel Dubois pulls out of world title fight with Joseph Parker due to illness
British heavyweight was due to defend title on Saturday Martin Bakole steps in to face Parker as replacement Daniel Dubois has withdrawn from his IBF world heavyweight title defence against ...The Guardian - Feb. 20 -
Hamas to turn over bodies of four Israeli hostages in exchange for release of hundreds of prisoners
Hamas says that it will return the bodies of four dead hostages on Thursday in exchange for Israel’s release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, two days before the first phase of the ceasefire ...ABC News - 2d -
Cousin marriage: What new evidence tells us about children's ill health
A major study has found first cousin-parentage may have wider consequences than previously thought.BBC News - 1d
