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Robinson puts up 28 as Mercer takes down Western Carolina 81-69
Led by Ahmad Robinson's 28 points, the Mercer Bears defeated the Western Carolina Catamounts 81-69 in the regular season finaleABC News - 4d -
The F.B.I.’s New Boss, and the Foreign Aid Fallout
Plus, a James Bond takeover.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Lessons in foreign aid from a trip to Uganda
When President Trump and Elon Mask brought the shutters down on USAID, I was reminded of things I had seen and heard in Uganda last month while conducting development research there — things that ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
As the U.S. Exits Foreign Aid, Who Will Fill the Gap?
China could reap the soft-power advantage, but like Western governments, the country is cutting back on aid. Philanthropies say they cannot replace the United States.The New York Times - Feb. 22 -
Trump is stumbling into a futile foreign critical mineral strategy
Washington lacks the leverage to strong-arm — or sweet talk — most top-producing countries into handing over control of their critical mineral reserves.The Hill - 6d -
Defense, foreign policy issues to watch for in Trump's speech
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Defense, foreign policy issues to watch for in Trump's speech ...The Hill - 2d -
The week's bestselling books, Feb. 23
The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 19 -
This week on "Sunday Morning" (February 23)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.CBS News - Feb. 20 -
Carts, catwalk and carnival: Photos of the week
A selection of news photographs from around the world.BBC News - Feb. 22 -
The week's bestselling books, March 2
The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, March 2, 2025, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 26 -
This week on "Sunday Morning" (March 2)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.CBS News - 6d -
The week's bestselling books, March 9
The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, March 9, 2025, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
This week on "Sunday Morning" (March 9)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.CBS News - 2h -
North Koreans on Chinese Tuna Boats Boost Revenue for Kim Jong-un
Thousands of miles from home, North Koreans work on Chinese tuna longliners in the Indian Ocean for pay that goes to their leader, a new study says.The New York Times - Feb. 24 -
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Wu-Tang Clan announces final North American tour
'This is a special moment for me and all my Wu brothers to run around the globe together one more time and spread the Wu swag, music, and culture,' founder RZA said in a statement.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 24 -
North Korean hackers behind $1.5 billion crypto hack: Security firm
North Korean hackers were behind a sophisticated hack that stole about $1.5 billion worth of digital currency from Bybit, a major cryptocurrency exchange, according to security firm TRM. “TRM has ...The Hill - Feb. 25 -
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 - Feb. 25 -
FBI accuses North Korean-backed hackers of stealing $1.5 billion in crypto
The FBI has accused North Korean-linked hackers of conducting one of the largest known thefts of cryptocurrency — worth some $1.5 billion from a Dubai-based firmABC News - Feb. 27 -
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Bill Belichick, North Carolina to reportedly be featured on offseason version of 'Hard Knocks'
NFL Films reportedly could not find an NFL team that wanted to participate.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Evacuations ordered as 175 wildfires erupt across South and North Carolina
Firefighters were battling multiple wildfires that erupted across South and North Carolina overnight amid windy and dry conditions, authorities said.ABC News - 4d -
Wildfires Break Out in North and South Carolina, Prompting Evacuations
The blazes were fueled by gusty winds, dry air and unusually high temperatures. The largest fire was burning 1,600 acres near Myrtle Beach.The New York Times - 3d -
Carolina fire maps show where wildfires burn in North and South Carolina
Follow wildfire updates in North and South Carolina, where blazes erupted over the weekend. The largest stemmed from a forest fire near Myrtle Beach.CBS News - 3d -
Bill Belichick's first season at North Carolina won't be documented by 'Hard Knocks'
The school had been in discussions with NFL Films regarding a behind-the-scenes look at Belichick's first season in Chapel Hill.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Trump's tariffs could quickly cut North American auto production by a third
A third of North American vehicle production could be cut by next week as a result of Trump's 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada, S&P Global Mobility reports.CNBC - 2d -
North Carolina lawmakers close in on another injection of Helene relief funds
North Carolina legislators appear to be closing in on legislation to provide more funds to help the mountains recover from Hurricane HeleneABC News - 2d -
World's oldest llama enjoys comforting chronically ill children in North Carolina
A bucktoothed llama that spends his days comforting chronically ill children at a North Carolina camp founded by NASCAR royalty has been crowned the world’s oldest llama in captivity.NBC News - 1d -
World's oldest llama enjoys comforting chronically ill children in North Carolina
A bucktoothed llama that spends his days comforting chronically ill children at a North Carolina camp founded by NASCAR royalty has been crowned the world’s oldest llama in captivityABC News - 1d -
North American pipeline company warns Trump tariffs will hit fuel prices
TC Energy chief says continent needs to deepen cross-border ties to avoid inflation and protect energy securityFinancial Times - 1d -
2025 NFL Draft scouting report: Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina
He didn’t have the flashy season that Ashton Jeanty did, but he may wind up in the first round regardless with his blend of size and athleticism that teams covet in running backs.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Spanish-speaking CPR training kiosk aims to save lives in North Philly
The Maria de los Santos Health Center welcomed a new lifesaving training device aimed at helping people who speak Spanish learn how to perform CPR.CBS News - 23h -
Seven & i set to list North American 7-Eleven store business
Japanese group also planning $13bn share buyback and non-core assets sale under new chief as it fights takeoverFinancial Times - 13h -
How the Crypto Exchange Bybit Lost $1.5 Billion to North Korean Hackers
The cryptocurrency exchange Bybit lost $1.5 billion to North Korean hackers last month — and it all traced back to an account on a free digital storage service.The New York Times - 9h -
'Real life Squid Game': Kim Sae-ron's death exposes Korea's celebrity culture
Analysts say they are not optimistic that the ruthless "cancel culture" surrounding the industry will change.BBC News - Feb. 19 -
Bank of Korea slashes rates to lowest since August 2022 on economic worries, cuts growth forecast
The Bank of Korea cut rates to 2.75% from 3%, in line with expectations from economists polled by Reuters, trimming rates for the third time in four meetings.CNBC - Feb. 25 -
An elevated part of a highway being built in South Korea collapses, killing 3 workers
An elevated part of a highway under construction has collapsed in South Korea, killing three workers and injuring six othersABC News - Feb. 25 -
South Korea birthrate rises for first time in nine years amid surge in marriages
Rise comes from very low base and remains far below the 2.1 births per woman needed to stabilise population. South Korea’s birthrate rose last year for the first time in nine years, as a surge in ...The Guardian - Feb. 26 -
Baby bump in South Korea as fertility rate rises for first time in 9 years
Surge in marriages after pandemic spurs hopes country’s demographics may have turned a cornerFinancial Times - Feb. 26 -
South Korea's Yoon defends his martial law decree as impeachment ruling nears
In a final statement at his impeachment trial, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol defended his martial law decree that plunged the country into chaos as a bid to inform the public of the danger ...ABC News - Feb. 26
