South Korea birthrate rises for first time in nine years amid surge in marriages

Meet Bernd das Brot, a depressed German loaf of bread that's spent 25 years as a TV cult classic

A depressed German loaf of bread named Bernd das Brot is celebrating his 25th anniversary as the reluctant star of a children’s television program

ABC News - 3d

Diablo 4 Will Be Around "For Years," Blizzard Says; Don't Expect Diablo 5 Soon

Sequels are hallmark of the video game industry, but no one should expect Diablo 5 anytime soon. Blizzard's Rod Fergusson said in an interview that the studio intends for Diablo 4 to stick around ...

GameSpot - 3d

Microsoft is shutting down Skype after a 21-year run. Here's how it lost out to video call rivals

Skype is among the world's most long-lasting digital brands. But other mobile apps took off faster, and Skype didn't see the Covid bump that Zoom did.

CNBC - 3d

A 4-Year-Old Boy Dies of Ebola in Uganda as U.S. Pulls Back on Help

The Trump administration has canceled at least four of the five contracts with organizations that helped manage the outbreak in Uganda.

The New York Times - 3d

Illinois man guilty in fatal stabbing of 6-year-old Palestinian-American boy

An Illinois jury has convicted Joseph Czuba of fatally stabbing 6-year-old Wadee Alfayoumi in an attack prosecutors say was motivated by the Israel-Hamas war.

NBC News - 2d

Illinois man convicted of murder and hate crimes in stabbing of 6-year-old Palestinian American boy

An Illinois man was found guilty Friday? in the fatal stabbing of a Palestinian American boy and the wounding of his mother.

NBC News - 2d

10-, 30-year yields see biggest monthly drop since December 2023 on growth fears

U.S. government debt rallied on Friday, pushing yields broadly lower, after inflation from the Federal Reserve’s preferred measure came in as expected for January.

MarketWatch - 2d

Illinois landlord found guilty in 2023 murder of six-year-old Palestinian boy

Joseph Czuba, 73, had been charged in fatal stabbing of Wadee Alfayoumi and wounding of mother, Hanan Shaheen. A jury found an Illinois landlord guilty of murder and hate-crime charges on Friday ...

The Guardian - 2d

Landlord found guilty on all counts in slaying of 6-year-old Palestinian-American boy

Joseph Czuba, the family's landlord, was indicted on multiple murder charges, as well as attempted murder, aggravated battery and hate crime counts.

ABC News - 2d

Plainfield landlord convicted in hate crime murder of 6-year-old Palestinian boy

The boy's mother, mother, Hanan Shaheen who also was stabbed – took the witness stand on Tuesday.

CBS News - 2d

Jury finds Illinois landlord guilty of killing 6-year-old Palestinian American boy after October 7th

An Illinois landlord was found guilty on all counts in a murder and hate crime trial. He was accused of fatally stabbing a Palestinian American boy and attacking his mother, who survived. NBC News’ ...

NBC News - 2d

9-year-old invites special needs rec center where he volunteers to birthday party

The way a young Idaho boy chose to celebrate one more trip around the sun made the day a whole lot brighter. Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" for the inspiring story.

CBS News - 2d

Five years on from the pandemic, how has Covid changed our world? | The panel

We asked a group of experts on politics, trade, literature, psychology, work and more: what has been the most surprising or shocking consequence of Covid-19 in your field? Continue reading...

The Guardian - 2d

Plastic Bags Were Banned in NYC 5 Years Ago. They’re Still Floating Around.

The muse of American Beauty, Katy Perry and bathroom trash cans everywhere just won’t go away.

The New York Times - 2d

Republic Commando Wasn't Only A Cult Classic--It Anticipated The Next 20 Years Of Star Wars

Star Wars: Republic Commando is celebrating its 20-year anniversary today, March 1, 2025. Below, we look at how its focus on military fiction was a sign of things to come to the Star Wars galaxy ...

GameSpot - 2d

MLBPA's Tony Clark expects work stoppage after league's CBA expires next year

It appears a fierce labor battle is coming

CBS Sports - 1d

Samsung's Affordable Galaxy A36 and Galaxy A26 Will Get 6 Years of Software Updates

The company’s latest affordable smartphones are thinner and more durable and have a sprinkling of AI.

Wired - 1d

Charli xcx, Jade and Ezra Collective’s Brit awards cap a vintage year for adventurous pop | Alexis Petridis

Playing music that is as smart as it is successful, Brit winners made articulate calls for artist development – while host Jack Whitehall was brilliantly risky. The Brits has long been in the ...

The Guardian - 1d

This 18-Year-Old Steve Jobs Lesson Will Instantly Make You a More Effective Leader

During the iPhone launch, this overlooked moment reveals one of Jobs’ most important leadership qualities.

Inc. - 1d

It’s two years since the kids left. Here’s what I’ve learned – and what has surprised me | Emma Beddington

There’s more leisure, less laundry and no more Nando’s on the sofa. But I’m still struggling to get to grips with this tidy, idle new life. I come into the kitchen to find my husband staring into ...

The Guardian - 1d

Revealed: New Orleans touted public safety street closures for years but didn’t implement them

A Guardian analysis shows that vehicles were allowed to approach Bourbon Street despite safety plans in years leading up to deadly attack. Local government officials in New Orleans , which endured ...

The Guardian - 1d

'Beyond her years' - world record signing Girma, by those who know her

From playing in rented park spaces to becoming the world's most expensive. This is Naomi Girma's story from those who know her best.

BBC News - 1d

Germany's far-right AfD wants to win 45% in regional vote next year

Yahoo News - 1d

Giorgio Armani's latest collection plumbs roots of 50-year-old brand in intimate salon setting

Giorgio Armani created an intimate salon for the fashion crowd to get an up-close view Sunday of the latest collection from his signature brand, an extravaganza of textures, craftsmanship and the ...

ABC News - 1d

Mother asking judge to declare 3 sons dead nearly 15 years after they vanished

A Michigan woman is asking a judge to declare her three missing sons dead, nearly 15 years after their father didn't return them after Thanksgiving.

CBS News - 9h

Michigan mother asks judge to declare 3 missing sons dead nearly 15 years later

A Michigan woman is asking a judge to declare her three missing sons dead, nearly 15 years after their father didn’t return them after Thanksgiving.

NBC News - 9h

Xiaomi to sell EVs globally 'within the next few years' after launching $73,000 premium car

This week, Xiaomi launched its first premium EV in China called the SU7 Ultra, which starts at 529,000 Chinese yuan ($72,627).

CNBC - 9h

Search on for 2-year-old Oregon boy who disappeared while playing in yard

Authorities near Portland, Oregon said they were searching for a 2-year-old boy last seen playing in his home's front yard but out of sight of his parents.

CBS News - 4h

Putin has tried to oust Zelenskyy for years. Now, U.S. pressure might do the job.

Vladimir Putin has for years unsuccessfully tried to oust Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Now those efforts are being entertained by U.S. officials.

NBC News - 2h

Ray Dalio warns U.S. could face a surprise debt-crisis ‘heart attack’ within three years

“When you reach the part of the cycle that you have to borrow money to pay debt service, and the holders of those bonds say it’s a risky situation — in the private debt market, we call that the ...

MarketWatch - 2h

Halle Berry, Adrien Brody recreate infamous Oscars kiss 22 years later

Berry surprised Brody with a kiss on the Oscars red carpet on March 2, 2025.

ABC News - 1h

2025 NFL Mock Draft: Browns take QB with extra first-rounder from Myles Garrett trade; Titans give up top pick

Plus, the Rams find their Cooper Kupp replacement

CBS Sports - Feb. 21

Freshman McNeil scores 24 points in first start, helps lead N.C. State to 85-73 win over Wake Forest

Paul McNeil, making his first collegiate start, scored 24 points, Dontrez Styles added 22 and N

ABC News - Feb. 22

St. John's clinches first outright Big East regular-season title since 1985 with win vs. Seton Hall at MSG

Rick Pitino's Red Storm rolled to a record-tying 17th win in conference play

CBS Sports - 1d

Texas' Matthew Golden enters likely first-round territory with WR-best 4.29-second 40-yard dash at NFL combine

Count Matthew Golden as one of the big winners of the 2025 NFL scouting combine.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Utah runs away from Arizona State in 2nd half, earn first win under interim coach Eilert, 99-73

Ezra Ausar scored 25 points and Utah put up 58 points in the second half to pull away from Arizona State to earn its first win under interim coach Josh Eilert, 99-73

ABC News - 1d

Medical training’s AI leap: How agentic RAG, open-weight LLMs and real-time case insights are shaping a new generation of doctors at NYU Langone

NYU Langone has built an LLM research companion and medical advisor, and is pioneering what it calls AI-driven “precision medical education."

VentureBeat - Feb. 20

Latest in South Korea birthrate rises for first time in nine years amid surge in marriages

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