More than half of books banned last year featured LGBTQ characters or people of color, report finds

‘I think we brought the wrong one home’: one mother’s search to find her lost son

Joan always suspected she had been handed someone else’s baby by the hospital when she gave birth more than 70 years ago. Then an Ancestry DNA test seemed to prove her right. Now in her 90s, she is ...

The Guardian - Feb. 22

My boiler has broken and I’m finding solace in a slice (or several) of toast | Rachel Cooke

There are whole chapters in cookbooks dedicated to it and now an endless variety of new things to spread on top, including butters with a waiting list. My subject today is toast, which is much on ...

The Guardian - 6d

MLB free agent tracker: Pirates add Andrew Heaney, Alex Bregman finally finds new home with Red Sox

With spring training open, the free-agent market is just about tapped

CBS Sports - 5d

Ukraine's wounded find love, hope in soccer: 'Shakhtar is bringing me back to life'

The players on Shakhtar Stalevi, a team of Ukrainian amputees formed in 2024, have been greatly impacted by the full-scale Russian invasion. But they've gained a purpose, and new life, through soccer.

ESPN - 5d

Do you know these heart disease risk factors? Many Americans don't, survey finds.

Many Americans are unaware of the risk factors for heart disease, according to a recent survey from the Cleveland Clinic. Here's what to know.

CBS News - 4d

Joann to shutter all 800 fabric stores after failing to find a buyer to save its locations

Fabrics outlet Joann will shutter all of its approximately 800 locations after failing to find a buyer who would keep its stores open.

NBC News - 4d

In Former East Germany, the Hard-Right AfD Party Finds Most of Its Support

The former East Germany still votes virtually as a separate country — and increasingly for a party that has been linked to neo-Nazis.

The New York Times - 3d

Big endowments are heavily invested in hedge funds and other alts. They’ve been an expensive waste, study finds

An astonishing two-thirds of big university endowments are invested in hedge funds and other alternative investments that actually have delivered zero outperformance since the 2008 global financial ...

MarketWatch - 3d

Corona veterinarian finds 44 foreign items inside stomach of Bernese Mountain Dog during surgery

A veterinarian at the Corona Animal Emergency Center found 44 items in the stomach of a 7-month-old Bernese Mountain Dog that required surgery on Monday evening.

CBS News - 3d

Social media influencers are ‘fearmongering’ to promote health tests with limited evidence, study finds

Researchers warn of harms of overdiagnosis for generally healthy people as well as the cost of tests themselves. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news ...

The Guardian - 2d

Author behind Oscar-nominated film finds praise and ire for his rebuke of Brazil's dictatorship

Marcelo Rubens Paiva, a popular author in Brazil for four decades, has had intense days and exchanges since the movie based on his 2015 book “I’m Still Here” became a box-office success

ABC News - 2d

A Barbershop Owner in Los Angeles May Help You Find Your Next Date

In Los Angeles, a barbershop owner has added matchmaker to his list of services.

The New York Times - 2d

Federal jobs went from reliable to risky overnight. Here’s where Americans can find stable work now — and in the future.

No job is disruption-proof, but these industries are projected to grow over the next decade.

MarketWatch - 1d

Most Americans say income is not keeping up with inflation, CBS News poll finds

Most Americans believe their incomes aren't keeping pace with inflation, according to a new CBS News poll. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto unpacks the findings.

CBS News - 1d

Illinois gov. to back 'screen-free schools' and join trend to ban cellphones in class

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is planning to endorse a statewide ban on cellular devices in public schools

ABC News - Feb. 19

Trump officials want to ban junk food from SNAP. Past efforts show it's not easy to do

A push to ban sugary drinks, candy and more from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program may soon get a boost from new Trump Administration officials

ABC News - Feb. 19

Fox News, CNN and Other Outlets Urge White House to Drop AP Ban

Dozens of major news organizations, including some conservative outlets, urged the Trump administration to stop blocking The Associated Press from press events.

The New York Times - Feb. 20

Proposal to ban lab-grown meat in Nebraska gets pushback from ranchers and farm groups

A bill to ban the sale of so-called lab-grown meat might seem like a no-brainer in Nebraska, where beef is king

ABC News - Feb. 20

Bucks' Bobby Portis suspended 25 games for taking banned substance, agent says it was 'honest mistake'

Portis' agent says the positive test was the result of a medication mix-up

CBS Sports - Feb. 21

Marvel Rivals Bans A Popular Third-Party Plugin, But Don't Worry If You've Used It

NetEase is getting more aggressive when it comes to cracking down on the use of third-party plugins while playing Marvel Rivals . It's now banning the use of an application called Blitz, although ...

GameSpot - Feb. 21

'Greyhound racing cost my pet its leg - this so-called sport should be banned'

The Welsh government says it will ban greyhound racing in what would be a first for the UK.

BBC News - 6d

India bans two opioids behind crisis in West Africa after BBC investigation

The moves come after a BBC investigation found a firm had been illegally exporting the drugs.

BBC News - 6d

Utah seems set to become first state to ban fluoride in public water systems

Utah appears to be the first state ready to put a full ban on fluoride in public water systems under a bill that doesn't allow cities or communities to decide for themselves.

CBS News - 4d

Eagles coach Nick Sirianni describes revived movement to ban the 'Tush Push' as 'a little insulting'

The fact that it’s a successful play for the Eagles and people want to take that away, I think, is a little unfair.”

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Arne Slot banned for Liverpool v Newcastle after two-game touchline sanction

Head coach also banned for Southampton game Slot sent off for behaviour after chaotic Merseyside derby Arne Slot has received a two-game touchline ban for his behaviour after Liverpool’s draw ...

The Guardian - 3d

Andrew Tate and brother land in US from Romania after travel ban lifted

Self-styled ‘misogynist influencer’ and brother, who face trial on charges including rape and people trafficking, had been banned from leaving Romania. The self-styled “misogynist influencer” ...

The Guardian - 1d

Former Twins minor leaguer accused of tipping pitches denies allegations, faces permanent ban from baseball

Catcher Derek Bender was released by the Twins after being accused of tipping pitches to opposing hitters in a Sept. 6 Single-A game.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Should NFL ban the 'Tush Push?' Arguments for and against the league outlawing Eagles' controversial play

We debate how the league should handle the play everyone's talking about

CBS Sports - 1d

2025 lapsed fan guide: Soto, trades, more

Everything you need to know about the '25 season for the fan who has been away and is looking to dive back in.

ESPN - Feb. 21

Trump suggests Musk needs to be 'more aggressive'

President Trump suggested in a new post that tech billionaire Elon Musk, one of his closest allies, needs to be “more aggressive" — presumably referring to his efforts to slash spending, downsize ...

The Hill - 6d

Here Comes the Sun: Arline Geronimus and more

Researcher and author Arline Geronimus sits down with Nancy Giles to discuss her book “Weathering: The Extraordinary Stress of Ordinary Life in an Unjust Society.” Then, Luke Burbank visits a ...

CBS News - 6d

Trump Administration Moves More Migrants to Guantánamo Bay

The base had been cleared of migrants since Thursday, after the government sent 177 to Venezuela and one back to the United States.

The New York Times - 5d

Blue Origin taking more tourists to space

A Blue Origin space tourism flight is expected to launch civilians to space from Texas. CBS News Space Consultant Bill Harwood has more.