Russia says it is sending new US ambassador in latest sign of thaw

Peppa Pig to have new brother or sister, mother of popular TV character says

‘I’m due in the summer, and we’re all so excited,’ Mummy Pig, voiced by actor Morwenna Banks, announces on Good Morning Britain. The animated television character Peppa Pig, famed for her love of ...

The Guardian - 1d

Deal reached to end illegal strike by New York state prison workers, governor says

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced an agreement to end a wildcat strike that has roiled the state’s prison system for more than a week

ABC News - 1d

A Myanmar online news site says its jailed journalist is tortured for revealing abuses of prisoners

An independent online news agency in Myanmar is alleging that one of its journalists arrested two years ago has been subjected to daily physical and mental abuse after exposing human rights ...

ABC News - 19h

Amazon's most powerful new Alexa features being powered by Anthropic's AI, sources say

Anthropic's Claude large language model is powering the majority of complex tasks for Amazon's new Alexa+, sources tell CNBC.

CNBC - 14h

‘Free world needs a new leader’, says EU foreign chief after Trump Zelenskyy row

The EU foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, said ‘the free world needs a new leader’ and that it was up to Europeans to take this challenge. Live reaction to Zelenskyy’s clash with Trump and ...

The Guardian - 12h

There are no shortcuts to manage the Russia challenge

Despite Trump’s diplomatic cavalry charge, the Kremlin will continue to view the west as an enemy

Financial Times - Feb. 22

The Latest: Polls open in Germany in crucial general election

German voters are heading to the polls for a national election

ABC News - 6d

Alarm over Musk's latest demands for federal employees

Elon Musk posted on social media about federal workers having to document their work or risk losing their jobs. This comes as more details emerge about USAID worker firings and as Musk persists on ...

CBS News - 4d

Starbucks to cut 1,100 jobs in latest streamlining move

Starbucks Corp. is cutting 1,100 support partner roles as well as several hundred additional open positions as it works to streamline its structure by removing layers and duplicate roles.

MarketWatch - 4d

Latest on Pope Francis' condition as he remains hospitalized

The Vatican press office said there were "no episodes of asthmatic respiratory crisis" on Monday, and some laboratory tests "have improved."

ABC News - 4d

Trump administration backtracks from latest Musk storm

The Trump administration on Monday appeared to be quickly retreating from Elon Musk's demand that all federal workers send an email by the end of the day highlighting their achievements or resign. ...

The Hill - 4d

Warren Davidson is the latest Republican to oppose the House budget

He joins at least three other Republicans who are leaning against Speaker Mike Johnson's plan. Still others are undecided.

Politico - 3d

Employee Fears of an Economic Downturn Rise on Latest Data

Though recent bumps in joblessness, growth, and inflation data remain minor, workers still worry that Trump’s tariffs, mass federal employee layoffs, and spending cuts could tank the economy.

Inc. - 16h

Canada’s Hockey Victory Sends a Message to Trump: Hands Off

The routine friendly bet between leaders of Canada and the United States before hockey games was replaced by taunts and heightened stakes on Thursday.

The New York Times - Feb. 22

Expanding West Bank Campaign, Israel Sends Tanks for First Time in Decades

Israel’s defense minister, Israel Katz, said that 40,000 Palestinian residents displaced from militant hotbeds would not be allowed to return to their homes.

The New York Times - 5d

Merz: Sending German soldiers to Ukraine currently not up for debate

Yahoo News - 5d

Warby Parker to sell its eyewear at Target, sending stock up 6%

Warby Parker will offer its eyewear through five shop-in-shops in Target in 2025, with the opportunity to open more in the coming years.

MarketWatch - 1d

Netanyahu sends delegation to Egypt to continue Gaza ceasefire talks with Hamas

Israeli team heads to Cairo as end of deal’s first phase approaches, but big differences remain between two sides. Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has announced that he has instructed ...

The Guardian - 1d

Mexico sends cartel leader, other prisoners to U.S. to face charges

The Justice Department says the men taken into custody from Mexico "include leaders and managers of drug cartels recently designated as Foreign Terrorist Organizations."

CBS News - 1d

Bondi sends Patel letter demanding release of 'full' Epstein files

Attorney General Pam Bondi demanded the full release of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffery Epstein in a Thursday letter to FBI Director Kash Patel. “By 8:00 a.m. tomorrow, February ...

The Hill - 1d

Senate sends repeal of methane fee implementation to Trump’s desk

The Senate on Thursday sent a resolution to repeal a rule governing the implementation of a fee on excess methane emissions to Trump’s desk in a party-line vote. Trump is expected to sign the ...

The Hill - 21h

Asensio double sends Villa to FA Cup quarter-finals

Watch highlights as Marco Asensio scores twice to send Aston Villa to the FA Cup quarter-finals after beating Cardiff City 2-0 at Villa Park.

BBC News - 13h

Why Microsoft is killing off Skype and sending it to the tech graveyard

Better products like Teams and Zoom have usurped the innovations of the videoconferencing pioneer.

MarketWatch - 14h

Zelenskyy insists on guarantees ahead of Trump meeting after US president says Ukraine can ‘forget about’ joining Nato – live

Ukrainian president says ‘guarantees of peace and security’ were vital ahead of expected talks in Washington on Friday. The Kremlin said on Wednesday that expert level talks between the US and ...

The Guardian - 2d