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US, Ukraine agree to terms on mineral deal, Ukraine says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy plans to visit Washington on Friday.ABC News - 3d -
Trump keeps toying with a third term — even though the Constitution forbids it
A coterie of Trump loyalists is in the early phase of a campaign to rewrite the Constitution so that he can serve another term.NBC News - 3d -
Musk in the spotlight at Trump's first Cabinet meeting of new term
President Trump held the first Cabinet meeting of his second term on Wednesday. Elon Musk, White House special adviser and the world's wealthiest man, stood over the assembled Cabinet secretaries ...CBS News - 2d -
52 percent say Trump will try to serve third term: Poll
Fifty-two percent of Americans said that President Trump will try to serve a third term, according to a poll from YouGov. When asked if they believe the president “will attempt to serve a third ...The Hill - 2d -
How a former Trump staffer predicts the president's 2nd term will go
Author and retired Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman discusses his new book, "The Folly of Realism: How the West Deceived Itself About Russia and Betrayed Ukraine."ABC News - 2d -
'Every woman has fear' - why risks facing female athletes remain
Emma Raducanu's ordeal with a male fan in Dubai provided a stark reminder of the dangers faced by female athletes on a regular basis.BBC News - Feb. 21 -
'Every woman has fear' - why risks facing female athletes remain
Emma Raducanu's ordeal with a male fan in Dubai provided a stark reminder of the dangers faced by female athletes on a regular basis.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 21 -
Game Developers Fear Anti-Trans Measures Could Hit Their Industry Next
As companies like Meta, Google, and Amazon follow President Trump’s moves to roll back diversity initiatives, trans and genderqueer devs worry their already struggling industry could follow suit.Wired - Feb. 21 -
£3,000 rents cause housing fears near nuclear plant
Residents living near a nuclear power plant have seen rents double to £3,000 a month.BBC News - Feb. 22 -
In Syria, Joy at al-Assad’s Demise Turns to Fear of Israeli Raids
Villagers say they worry that incursions into border areas of Syria by Israel’s military could turn into a prolonged occupation. Israel says the raids are needed to protect the border.The New York Times - Feb. 22 -
DOGE cuts at health agencies prompt 'brain drain' fears
The Trump administration's effort to reshape the federal government through Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is raising fears among public health experts, researchers ...The Hill - 6d -
They Help Make the Hamptons the Hamptons, and Now They’re Living in Fear
Latino immigrants care for some of America’s most lavish beachside mansions. Their disappearance would affect the wealthy, too.The New York Times - 6d -
Election systems feared vulnerable as government cuts workers tasked with security
Cuts to the U.S. cybersecurity agency and FBI affected the federal workers tasked with stopping foreign interference in elections.CBS News - 4d -
N.S.F. Cuts Raise Fears of a Reduced U.S. Presence in Polar Regions
The National Science Foundation has fired workers at the office that manages polar research, raising fears about a reduced U.S. presence in two strategic regions.The New York Times - 4d -
‘The forests are going up in flames – so is the rule of law’: Argentina’s climate of fear
Wildfires are devastating Patagonia. In response, Argentinian authorities are removing environmental protections and raiding Indigenous communities. Soraya Maicoñio lives in Mallín Ahogado, a rural ...The Guardian - 3d -
I feared brain surgery could make me forget my fiance
A devastating side effect made Weronkia Somerville lose 14 years of her life, and then she discovered she had to go through it again.BBC News - 3d -
Stress and fear roil a tiny, rapidly militarizing Japanese island near Taiwan
The tiny island of Yonaguni on Japan’s western frontier is too small for even a chain convenience storeABC News - 3d -
Rare Protest at U.S. Embassy in Ukraine Reflects Fears Over Trump
The demonstration drew only a handful of people, but showed how some Ukrainians fear that Washington is drifting away from backing Ukraine now that President Trump is in power.The New York Times - 2d -
Thailand deports dozens of Uyghurs to China despite torture fears
Rights experts say group, who have been detained for more than 10 years, face risk of disappearance and imprisonment. Dozens of Uyghurs have been deported from Thailand to China in the face of ...The Guardian - 2d -
Some European Allies Fear Trump Is Out to Destroy Them
Debate is building over just how deep the Trump administration’s antagonism runs, and whether the real goal is to destroy the European Union.The New York Times - 2d -
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Trump economic approval ratings sag as inflation fears grow
Polls show that Americans’ confidence is slipping in President Trump’s ability to handle the economy – the most important issue in the 2024 election and the one that likely carried Trump to a ...The Hill - 3h -
Gabby Petito's AI-faked voice in new Netflix documentary sparks viewer backlash
Netflix's “American Murder: Gabby Petito” is facing backlash from some viewers who are questioning whether the filmmakers' decision to use AI to recreate Petito’s voice is ethical.NBC News - Feb. 21 -
Alabama starts slow vs. Kentucky, but Mark Sears sparks No. 4 Crimson Tide to regular-season sweep of Wildcats
After two straight losses, Alabama bounced back with a statement win over No. 17 Kentucky on SaturdayCBS Sports - 6d -
Elimination of federal climate tools, some used to inquire in to Musk’s firms, sparks alarm
Environment justice advocates say tools to study pollution in vulnerable communities by companies, including xAI and SpaceX, have disappeared. As Donald Trump’s administration continues its purge ...The Guardian - 5d -
On side A, our baby’s first words! The vinyl-carver sparking a craze for cutting records at home
Using a diamond needle, lathe-cutters can turn blank vinyl discs into your very own record – with a pressing run of however many or few you fancy. We report on a booming business. If you want to ...The Guardian - 4d -
Rae Burrell and Dearica Hamby hope time together on Unrivaled team will carry over to LA Sparks
Los Angeles Sparks teammates Rae Burrell and Dearica Hamby are getting the chance to further build their chemistry on and off the court this offseason as they play together at UnrivaledABC News - 3d -
AI’s power demands spark new joint GE Vernova–NRG electricity plant project
NRG flags need for new partnerships to fuel power development.MarketWatch - 2d -
How Michelle Trachtenberg Made Mean Girl Georgina Sparks Sparkle on ‘Gossip Girl’
The actress embodied an arch flair that made the fabulous antagonist Georgina Sparks a fan favorite.The New York Times - 2d -
Three catalysts have driven S&P 500 corrections since 1964. Here’s what could spark one now.
Piper Sandler’s Michael Kantrowitz has dug into big corrections since 1964 and finds they all need a catalyst. Here’s what he sees coming in 2025.MarketWatch - 2d -
Could flu shot supply fall short this year? FDA's canceled meeting sparks worries
The FDA’s abrupt decision to cancel next month’s vaccine advisory committee meeting is raising concerns about whether the U.S. will have enough of the vaccine for the next flu season.NBC News - 1d -
Full Panel: Trump-Zelenskyy meeting sparks uncertainly over next steps for peace deal
Susan Glasser, Symone Sanders Townsend and Danielle Pletka join the Meet the Press NOW panel to discuss the heated Oval Office meeting between Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, President Trump and ...NBC News - 22h -
Firings and resignations at the Department of Justice
President Trump says his administration is cleaning up a Justice Department corrupted by politics. Amid the firings and resignations, one leader described a workplace of "confusion" and "fear."CBS News - 5d -
Meghan Markle rebrands newest venture: So long, American Riviera Orchard. Hello, As Ever?
Meghan Markle unveils As Ever, the newest name for her lifestyle business, which she intends to launch in tandem with her upcoming Netflix series.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 18 -
Sleeper LONG shots to win the NBA Title: Rockets? Clippers? & more | The Big Number
On this episode of The Big Number Tom Haberstroh & Dan Devine react to Draymond Green's stunning proclamation that the Golden State Warriors "WILL" win the NBA title this season. They don't agree, ...Yahoo Sports - Feb. 20 -
Senate Passes G.O.P. Budget Plan After Democrats Force Long Night of Votes
Before adopting Republicans’ budget resolution, senators engaged in an all-night parliamentary marathon that Democrats used to try to force the G.O.P. into politically damaging votes.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Yankees amend long-standing facial hair policy, will now allow 'well-groomed beards'
The policy, instituted in the 1970s by George Steinbrenner, forced players to trim their hair upon joining the team.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 21
