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'Funny, kind Semina lit up room': 12-year-old's tragic overdose death
An inquest into the death of Semina Halliwell, who said she was raped by an older boy, finds her death was "unpreventable".BBC News - Feb. 13 -
How an investment banker became Putin’s man in the room for high-level U.S. talks
As U.S. and Russian negotiators work to secure a ceasefire in Ukraine, Kirill Dmitriev will be trying his best to secure the best deal for Vladimir Putin.NBC News - 1d -
Brittney Griner pulls out of speaking engagement over 'Gay Baby Jail' note found in hotel room
WNBA star Brittney Griner pulled out of a speaking engagement this week after she found a piece of tape in her hotel room with the words “Gay Baby Jail” written on it.NBC News - 1d -
Dream's Brittney Griner leaves speaking engagement after bizarre note found on hotel room door
A piece of tape that read 'gay baby jail' -- an apparent video game reference -- was found on Griner's doorCBS Sports - 1d -
'Grow up': Vance, Khanna spar over rehiring DOGE staffer
Vice President Vance and Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) sparred on social media platform X over the proposed rehiring of a Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) staffer who resigned after his ...The Hill - Feb. 8 -
New Zealand government loses ground in polls as economic concerns grow
1News Verian poll shows Christoper Luxon dropped 22% in the preferred prime minister stakes, his lowest result as leader. New Zealand’s National-led coalition government is losing support among ...The Guardian - Feb. 11 -
As hopes grow for a cease-fire in Ukraine, J.P. Morgan looks at the impact on stocks
Some of the region’s stocks have already benefited from talk of a negotiated end to the conflict.MarketWatch - Feb. 12 -
Elon Musk’s Growing Power, Russia Releases Marc Fogel, and More
Plus, who isn’t in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.The New York Times - Feb. 12 -
Growing Showdown Over DOGE's Efforts to Downsize Federal Government
Tonight, Democrats are pushing back over President Trump's efforts to sharply reduce federal spending recommended by his Department of Government Efficiency. President Trump said he also wants to ...NBC News - Feb. 13 -
Kanye West faces growing backlash over antisemitic actions
Rapper and designer Kanye West is under fire for a series of hateful antisemitic rants, slurs and stunts with the latest in a Super Bowl ad in which he directed viewers to his website which only ...NBC News - Feb. 13 -
GE Healthcare’s business grows with boost from imaging and diagnostic drug units
The company said it was “pleased with … strong momentum.”MarketWatch - Feb. 13 -
The #Resistance is no more. But a quieter fightback to Trump 2.0 is growing | Jon Allsop
There’s no sign of the mass protests of his first term – but Democrats are building a less flashy politics of opposition. In January 2017, the day after Donald Trump was first inaugurated as US ...The Guardian - Feb. 13 -
NATO Worries Grow That Europe Will Be Left Out of Talks to End War in Ukraine
President Trump has made it clear that he is pushing for an end to the war in Ukraine. The move has left Europe worried that it, and Ukraine, could be left out as he negotiates with Russia’s ...The New York Times - Feb. 13 -
Epic's Store Continues To Grow--And Free Games Aren't Going Anywhere
Epic has published its Epic Games Store Year In Review for 2024, revealing more details about the performance of its PC storefront and what it has planned for 2025. According to Epic, it saw 295 ...GameSpot - 6d -
In rural West Texas, a measles outbreak grows with no end in sight
At least 49 cases of measles, mostly in children, have been confirmed in Gaines County, Texas. Health officials suspect 200 to 300 people may be infected.NBC News - 6d -
Growing pains: The next generation of farmers struggles to fit on preserved farmland
Farmland conservation easements have held back development from agricultural tracts for decades, but some growers chafe against their size restrictions.NBC News - 4d -
Trump Targets a Growing List of Those He Sees as Disloyal
In his first month in office, the president has carried out a campaign of retribution that has little analogue in history.The New York Times - 3d -
Evening Report — Dem protests grow as Trump, Musk reshape government
{beacon} Evening Report TRUMP FIRST 100 DAYS © Greg Nash Dem protests grow as Trump, Musk reshape government DEMOCRATS STAGED A DAY OF PROTESTS against President Trump and Elon Musk on Monday, ...The Hill - 3d -
Measles outbreak grows bigger in rural Texas, and officials expect more cases
At least 58 new cases of measles have been reported across northwest Texas in recent weeks, state health officials said Tuesday, in a "highly contagious" outbreak that might be linked to lack of ...NBC News - 2d -
'Grow up' - Kevin Spacey responds to Guy Pearce allegation
Spacey told Pearce he "is not a victim" after the Brutalist star spoke about his behaviour.BBC News - 1d -
Should smartphones be banned in schools? A growing number of states say yes
Los Angeles, the nation's second-largest school district, has banned smartphones and smartwatches during school hours, with limited exceptions. With 24 states considering similar policies, the ...CBS News - 1d -
Watch: Growing sinkhole's size revealed as reporters take closer look
The BBC has visited the town of Godstone, where a major incident has been declared after a huge sinkhole opened.BBC News - 1d -
Immutable-backed Inevitable Games Fund grows 180% in 9 months
Immutable, with King River Capital and Polygon Labs, described naugural returns on liquid investments of the Inevitable Games Fund.VentureBeat - 1d -
Amazon's fastest-growing business isn't retail or cloud — why that's a good thing
The company has one of "the best mix shift stories you can find in tech land," one analyst said.CNBC - 16h -
Make Your Own Dreamthrall Elder Bear With This Avowed Mushroom-Growing Kit
Are you enjoying Avowed? Are you also a fan of growing kits? What about fungus? Well, you're in luck, because Obsidian Entertainment and North Spore have revealed that they're collaborating on a ...GameSpot - 15h -
There are growing signs that the labor market is slowing, Fed’s Bostic says
There are “potential vulnerabilities” that could be worrying going forward.MarketWatch - 11h -
Ukraine's Western backers will meet for arms talks as doubts over US intentions grow
The main international forum for drumming up weapons and ammunition for Ukraine will for the first time meet under the auspices of a country other than the U.S. as uncertainty surrounds the future ...ABC News - Feb. 7 -
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Off To An Enormous Start On Steam, Still Growing In First Weekend
[Update]: As expected, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2's Steam numbers are surging during the game's first weekend. This was to be expected as people have more free time on weekends. According to ...GameSpot - Feb. 8 -
Fears grow for health of social media influencer arrested on live TV in Sierra Leone
Hawa Hunt’s detention a month ago was politically motivated, say daughter and rights groups, who also raise concerns about her treatment in jail. Fears are mounting over the mental and physical ...The Guardian - Feb. 10 -
How growing your dividends may work better than picking high-yielding stocks
If you need to generate income from your investments, selecting securities or funds based on their current interest or dividend payouts might solve the immediate problem. But a strategy of ...MarketWatch - Feb. 11 -
Tequila, mezcal are the only spirits growing in sales, but tariffs would be 'catastrophic,' industry group says
U.S. spirits sales declined in 2024 despite maintaining its market share ahead of beer and wine. Tequila and Mezcal grew, but tariffs could change that.CNBC - Feb. 11 -
Nvidia investors should brace for some Blackwell ‘growing pains’ to show up with earnings report
Current-quarter trends may look disappointing, but there’s a big opportunity beyond that point for the company’s new chips.MarketWatch - Feb. 13 -
Team Canada D-Man's Injury Represents The Risk The NHL Must Take To Grow The Game
It's unfortunate Vegas Golden Knights' star Shea Theodore suffered a freak injury in the 4 Nations Face-Off, but that shouldn't deter the NHL from having its players in these events.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 13 -
A growing digital ad market is benefiting giants like Meta and smaller players like Reddit
The digital advertising market is doing so well that even Reddit is getting a cut of the spoils.CNBC - 6d -
The Memo: Firestorm grows over Trump DOJ’s deal to drop charges against Eric Adams
The Trump administration, which has been moving like a juggernaut across the political landscape, has hit a land mine. The decision by Trump’s Justice Department to halt the prosecution of New York ...The Hill - 5d -
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy travels to United Arab Emirates as momentum grows for war peace talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy traveled to the United Arab Emirates late Sunday as momentum grows for potential peace talks ending Moscow’s war on the countryABC News - 3d -
Kevin Spacey to Guy Pearce after actor said he was 'targeted': Grow up
Guy Pearce says that Kevin Spacey "targeted" him while the actors worked together on the set of "L.A. Confidential."NBC News - 2d -
‘Grow up’: Kevin Spacey responds to Guy Pearce’s allegation that he ‘targeted’ him
‘I’ve got nothing to hide’ says Spacey, after the Australian actor said he is attempting to be more candid about his former co-star’s alleged behaviour. Kevin Spacey has responded to Guy Pearce’s ...The Guardian - 2d -
Ugandan opposition figure Besigye, looking frail, appears in court as calls for his release grow
Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye appeared briefly in a civilian court as attorneys tried to secure his freedom, but a judge said he was too unwell to follow proceedingsABC News - 1d -
Tennis participation grows to more than 25M players in the US even as pickleball's popularity surges
The U.S. Tennis Association says participation in the sport around the United States rose to 25.7 million players in 2024ABC News - 1d