Trump's NATO nominee commits to alliance, despite MAGA opponents

Kennedy Center says J6 Prison Choir is not a 'confirmed event,' despite what Steve Bannon says

The Kennedy Center downplays CPAC comments from longtime Trump ally Steve Bannon that a choir composed of Jan. 6 rioters will perform at the Kennedy Center.

Los Angeles Times - Feb. 21

iPhone designer still asks: ‘I wonder what Steve Jobs would do?’ – despite being told not to

Jony Ive, the man behind the look of Apple’s iconic brands says the firm’s co-founder specifically asked him not to consider ‘what Steve would do’. Sir Jony Ive, the innovative designer of Apple’s ...

The Guardian - Feb. 23

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. says he would sign with Yankees in free agency despite old comments: 'It's in the past'

Guerrero previously said he wouldn't sign with the Yankees even when he was 'dead'

CBS Sports - Feb. 23

Victor Wembanyama rookie card sets auction record price despite news of season-ending injury

However, the market for Wembanyama cards among collectors appears to be lowering with news of his blood clot.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 23

Leanne Lucas describes desperately helping children despite being stabbed five times

Southport survivor Leanne Lucas speaks to BBC Panorama about the moment of the attack.

BBC News - Feb. 24

'An insatiable acquisitions appetite': Sports betting industry facing major challenges despite growth

Betting has exploded out of the shadows and into the mainstream, but significant challenges remain to keep the industry on track.

ESPN - Feb. 24

NHL commissioner unsure if 4 Nations will return, despite success: 'We've got a lot of things to consider'

Between the Winter Olympics and World Cup of Hockey, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said there may not be room for another tournament.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 24

Despite his critical condition, the Pope continues daily calls with Gaza’s embattled Catholic parish

Despite his condition, Pope Francis has upheld a tradition he began at the start of the war in Gaza, making nightly calls to the strip's only Catholic parish.

NBC News - Feb. 25

Pope Francis, despite his critical condition, continues daily calls with Gaza's embattled Catholic parish

Yahoo News - Feb. 25

Despite running fewer plays, college football games are actually getting longer ... so who's to blame?

An annual look at key numbers from Dennis Dodd also reveals targeting penalties are doing their job

CBS Sports - Feb. 26

Empoli beats Juventus on penalties to reach Cup semifinals for 1st time despite Thuram stunner

Empoli has reached the Italian Cup semifinals for the first time in its history as it surprisingly knocked out holder Juventus on penalties

ABC News - Feb. 26

Next season's flu vaccines will be on time despite canceled FDA meeting, HHS says

A meeting of experts at the Food and Drug Administration to discuss next season's flu vaccines has been unexpectedly canceled. Despite this, the Department of Health and Human Services says the ...

CBS News - 6d

Iowa gives final approval to a bill to remove gender identity protections despite massive protests

The bill — the first legislative action in the country to remove nondiscrimination protections based on gender identity — heads to Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds.

NBC News - 6d

Iowa gives final approval to a bill removing gender identity protections despite massive protests

A bill that would strip gender identity protections from Iowa’s civil rights code has received final legislative approval and now goes to the governor

ABC News - 6d

Thailand deports 40 Uyghur detainees to China despite warnings from U.S. and rights groups

Thailand deported 40 Uyghur asylum seekers to China on Thursday, despite warnings that they faced torture and possible death if they were returned.

NBC News - 6d

Pakistan reports 2 new polio cases of the year despite anti-polio drives

Officials say Pakistan has reported two new cases of polio in its southern and eastern provinces, posing a setback to the country’s efforts to eradicate a disease that remains endemic only in ...

ABC News - 6d

FEMA declines to test soil after California fires despite Newsom administration concerns

Federal officials have declared they will not order soil sampling after completing debris removal on Los Angeles properties that succumbed to the region’s devastating fires earlier this year, ...

The Hill - 6d

Commentary: How exuberant, ambitious operas in L.A. score big despite small casts and modest budgets

Los Angeles is in the midst of a de facto chamber opera festival with productions across the region tackling the social and political issues of the moment.

Los Angeles Times - 6d

2025 Cognizant Classic leaderboard, grades: Joe Highsmith grabs first PGA Tour win despite barely making cut

Highsmith is just the ninth player in the last 50 years to accomplish this unique feat on the PGA Tour

CBS Sports - 3d

Snyder's Soapbox: ABS challenge system has been a roaring success already, despite the whining

We need the ABS system to extend into the regular season, not to be complaining about using it in the spring

CBS Sports - 1d

China sets growth target around 5% despite threat from US tariffs

Beijing outlines fiscal spending plans amid lagging domestic consumption and mounting trade tensions

Financial Times - 1d

Texas A&M upsets Auburn: Why Tigers remain projected as No. 1 overall seed in NCAA Tournament despite loss

The Aggies picked up their first-ever win over a No. 1 team on Tuesday, but it shouldn't cost Auburn too much

CBS Sports - 1d

Tesla’s UK sales rise despite threat of backlash over Musk’s political role

Sales of battery-powered cars jumped in February, with Model 3 and Model Y most popular after Mini Cooper. Sales of Teslas in the UK rose by more than a fifth last month as demand for ...

The Guardian - 1d

Apple unveils new MacBook Air models with $100 price cut despite tariffs

The MacBook Air price cut comes as Apple's U.S. pricing is closely watched by both Apple customers and investors in response to tariffs.

CNBC - 20h

College basketball rankings: Despite loss to Texas A&M, Auburn's body of work gives Tigers comfortable cushion

The Tigers' résumé can't be beat, so they remain No. 1 over Duke in the daily Top 25 And 1 rankings

CBS Sports - 19h

Victoria’s Secret says year will ‘gradually get better’ despite wobbly consumer confidence

Victoria’s Secret & Co. on Wednesday said it expects the year ahead to “gradually get better,” despite what it characterized as shaky consumer confidence and sales forecasts that came in below ...

MarketWatch - 11h

GOP lawmaker holding town hall despite advice to avoid them: 'I trust my constituents'

Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-N.C.) said Wednesday he’s holding a town hall despite House Republicans being recently pushed to avoid in-person town halls and do phone or livestreamed ones instead. “I'm ...

The Hill - 10h

2025 NFL mock draft: Abdul Carter goes No. 1 despite foot injury; Jayden Daniels gets new weapon in pass game

A handful of new faces join the first-round projection as the NFL combine is underway from Indianapolis

CBS Sports - 6d

Benfica vs. FC Barcelona score, highlights: Hansi Flick's side win first leg despite Pau Cubarsi's red card

FC Barcelona won thanks to Raphinha's winner

CBS Sports - 13h

Trump and the Press

The president wants journalists to parrot his views and face consequences if they don’t.

The New York Times - 3d

Trump and Zelensky’s war of words

The US and Ukrainian presidents get into a public row.

BBC News - Feb. 19

One Month into the Trump Presidency

The president has moved swiftly to remake Washington. But for business leaders, that volatility has often been hard to navigate.

The New York Times - Feb. 21

Trump’s Bargain With Putin Is ‘Shameful’

Turning our back on Ukraine would only weaken America.

The New York Times - Feb. 24

The Macron And Trump Bromance Returns

French President Emmanuel Macron visits Donald Trump at the White House

BBC News - Feb. 24

Trump's AI safety cuts

Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story AI safety institute faces cuts under Trump Potential cuts to the U.S. AI Safety Institute (AISI) are ...

The Hill - Feb. 24

Trump courts rich immigrants

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump pitches ‘gold card’ to replace EB5 investor visa The Trump administration ...

The Hill - Feb. 26