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The steady progress of Tommy Paul can't be ignored

After three ATP tour titles in 2024 and now in the top 10 for the first time in his career, American Tommy Paul knows he's capable of even more.
ESPN - 15h
Black Men Smile prioritizes Black joy in bleak times

Ten years ago, Carlton Mackey, like much of the country’s Black population, was overwhelmed with media images of death, anger and unrest in the wake of Michael Brown’s killing.
NBC News - Feb. 20
The ‘bro bubble’ is bursting, says Bank of America strategist. Here are the key levels to watch for the Nasdaq, Palantir and more.

The so-called ‘bro bubble’ — the testosterone-fueled rally in cryptocurrencies and other speculative tech stocks — is popping, and one strategist identifies the key lines in the sand for closely ...
MarketWatch - 18h
Large Holes Open Up in Surrey, England; Car Teeters on the Edge

A giant hole opened up on a street in Surrey, southwest of London, forcing evacuations and leaving a car teetering on the edge. The cause was unknown.
The New York Times - Feb. 20
67 million to one - Whitnell hits two holes-in-one

Englishman Dale Whitnell celebrates a remarkable two holes-in-one in his round on day two of the South Africa Open.
BBC News - 15h
England’s Dale Whitnell makes two holes-in-one during the same round

Player pulls off feat at the South African Open in Durban Odds of two aces in one round estimated at 67,000,000-1 The Englishman Dale Whitnell made two holes-in-one during a once-in-a-lifetime ...
The Guardian - 16h
Pair of aces: Whitnell's round has 2 holes-in-one

Dale Whitnell made two holes-in-one in the same round at the South African Open, having entered the day worrying about just making the cut at the European tour event.
ESPN - 11h
Trump compared to mobster Tony Soprano by former envoy to Panama

John Feeley launches stinging critique of US president’s bully-boy approach to Latin America. The former US ambassador to Panama has launched a stinging critique of Donald Trump ’s approach ...
The Guardian - 5d
Explaining Panama's "reverse migration" phenomenon and why officials point to Trump's policies

Panama is facing a unique migration issue it refers to as "reverse migration." More migrants are making their way south through the Central American country, which is a problem because many are ...
CBS News - 1d
Hong Kong’s ‘superman’ billionaire and the battle over the Panama Canal

The company founded by 96-year-old Li Ka-shing is caught up in Donald Trump’s complaints about China’s influence
Financial Times - 1d
Panama dealing with "reverse migration" trends as Trump's policies take effect

Panama is dealing with migrants headed south as the Trump administration's new immigration policies change their outlook of living in the U.S. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
CBS News - 12h
Human Therapists Prepare for Battle Against A.I. Pretenders

Chatbots posing as therapists may encourage users to commit harmful acts, the nation’s largest psychological organization warned federal regulators.
The New York Times - 4d
The human cost of suspending $43bn of US aid

The suspension of billions in US funding has brought the fight against Aids screeching to a halt
Financial Times - 2d
What to Do With Your Defunct Humane Ai Pin

Humane Ai’s Pins stopped working today, turning the year-old wearable into a paperweight. Here are some ideas for what to do with yours if you want to avoid e-waste.
Wired - 10h
America has turned on its friends

Donald Trump’s abandonment of allies is real and will endure
Financial Times - Feb. 21
'He can't believe it!' - Rohit drop denies Axar hat-trick

Watch as India's Axar Patel is denied a hat-trick as captain Rohit Sharma drops the ball at slip in their opening game against Bangladesh in the Champions Trophy.
BBC News - Feb. 20
Kelce plans to play in '25: 'Can't go out like that'

Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce plans to play this season, he said in a text message to Pat McAfee.
ESPN - 1d
Trudeau after Canada hockey win over US: 'You can't take our country — and you can't take our game'

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took a veiled swipe at President Trump on Thursday, after Canada defeated the U.S. in the 4 Nations Face-Off men's hockey championship game. “You can’t take ...
The Hill - Feb. 21
Benjamin Black Weighs Shift in U.S.A.I.D. Funding

Benjamin Black, a son of the private equity mogul Leon Black and likely head of the International Development Finance Corporation, wants a piece of U.S.A.I.D.’s funding to invest in “pro-market” ...
The New York Times - 2d
Musk’s Cabinet Cameo: The Elephant in the Room Wore Black

At the first cabinet meeting of his second term, President Trump asked Elon Musk to speak first. The man tasked with slashing the federal government spoke far more than anyone else, other than Mr. ...
The New York Times - 2d
What to wear to the Oscars (or any black tie do)

So you have a fancy event on the horizon. It might be the Oscars – but it’s probably not. Here are three looks featuring dresses you’ll want to wear more than once – and a smart enough jacket ...
The Guardian - 1d
The First Black Leader of Virginia Military Institute Is Ousted

The college’s board decided not to renew the contract of its superintendent, Major General Cedric T. Wins, who led diversity efforts and removed a Confederate statue on campus.
The New York Times - 9h
Prada reconstructs femininity starting with the little black dress fit for a global 'black moment'

Prada opened its runway show during Milan Fashion Week with its take on the little black dress, because, in the words of Miuccia Prada "we are in a very black moment.'
ABC News - 1d
Hawks' Trae Young has a bone to pick with referees who 'take s--- personally,' but he dug his own hole

Young's Hawks lost to Orlando on Thursday and he didn't like the way the whistle blew
CBS Sports - Feb. 21
Angel Yin sets 72-hole LPGA scoring record in winning second tour event in Thailand

Angel Yin etched her name into women’s tour history with a record-breaking victory at the LPGA Thailand tournament
Yahoo Sports - 5d
Stars Reach Looks To Fill The Star Wars Galaxies-Sized Hole In The MMO Space

Stars Reach , a new sci-fi MMO seeking funding on Kickstarter , has blown past its initial funding goal of $200,000 in less than an hour of being live. No doubt the pedigree behind Stars Reach is ...
GameSpot - 3d
Dale Whitnell hits two holes-in-one during DP World Tour stop in South Africa

The odds of hitting two aces in a single round are estimated at 67 million to 1.
Yahoo Sports - 14h
Trump admin removes migrants from Guantanamo Bay

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers have removed deported migrants from a facility on the U.S. military base in Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, where the Trump administration brought them as ...
The Hill - Feb. 21
Trump Plans to Use Military Bases to Detain Migrants

Also, archaeologists found a pharaoh’s tomb. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.
The New York Times - Feb. 21
Here's what happened to the migrant detainees at Guantanamo Bay

Immigration and Customs Enforcement transported 177 migrants from Guantanamo Bay to Honduras for final removal to Venezuela, according to a post on X from the agency.
ABC News - Feb. 21
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
Senate Democrats challenge transfer of migrants to Guantánamo Bay

A group of five Senate Democrats led by Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) sent a letter to President Trump on Monday challenging his transfer of migrants to detention centers at the U.S. Naval station in ...
The Hill - 4d
The Chinese migrants hoping for a new life in Germany

A small but growing number of Chinese people are fleeing home, with their sights set on Germany thanks to its reputation as a safe haven for refugees. Ling*, 42, arrived in Germany with his ...
The Guardian - 3d
'The confinement is unbearable': Migrants describe being held at Guantanamo

Two of the 170 migrants authorities recently held for two weeks at the Guantanamo Bay naval base described the conditions in the detention facilities.
ABC News - 19h
HP to Buy Humane, Maker of the Ai Pin, for $116 Million

Humane, which marketed its Ai Pin as the next big thing after smartphones, had raised $240 million from investors, including OpenAI’s Sam Altman. The pin will be discontinued.
The New York Times - Feb. 19
In 'Show Don't Tell,' Curtis Sittenfeld even treats cringey characters with humanity

A radiant contentment pervades Curtis Sittenfeld's stories in her latest collection, 'Show Don't Tell.'
Los Angeles Times - Feb. 21
Victor Quiñonez highlights immigrants' humanity with 'I.C.E. Scream' sculptures

Victor Quiñonez will debut his sculpture series 'I.C.E. Scream,' about immigrants' struggles, during this year's Frieze.
Los Angeles Times - Feb. 21
The Humane Ai Pin Will Become E-Waste Next Week

Plus: Apple’s visionOS 2.4 makes it easier for guests to use the Vision Pro, Eero has two new Wi-Fi 7 routers, Oppo’s folding phone is the slimmest yet, and Omega drops a bronze Bond watch.
Wired - 6d
The High-Profile Failures of Nikola and Humane Highlight a Danger for Startups

Both Nikola and Humane faced the unique set of challenges that come with being first to market.
Inc. - 5d
The dark psychology of terror: How Hamas weaponizes human suffering

Hamas has been using psychological warfare to manipulate global opinion and inflict maximum psychological damage on the Israeli people, including parading the coffins of Israeli hostages, including ...
The Hill - 4d

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