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Saudi border forces accused of killing ‘hundreds of Ethiopian migrants’
Witnesses making the crossing from Yemen report coming under machine-gun fire and seeing rotting bodies. Saudi Arabia’s forces are accused of using indiscriminate force against migrants on their ...The Guardian - 6d -
Federal Task Force to Combat Antisemitism visiting 10 college campuses
The Federal Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism announced Friday it would be visiting 10 university campuses that experienced antisemitic incidents since October 2023. The Department of Justice ...The Hill - 6d -
Defense Health Agency head forced to abruptly retire: Report
The head of the Defense Health Agency (DHA), the health system for millions of service members and their dependents, was forced to abruptly retire Friday, Reuters reported. Army Lt. Gen. Telita ...The Hill - 5d -
Syrian Forces Deployed in Druse Town After Deadly Gunfight
An uneasy calm prevailed in the town on the outskirts of Damascus on Sunday, two days after a gunfight between local men and security forces.The New York Times - 4d -
U.S. aircraft carrier arrives in South Korea in show of force
The South Korean navy said it was the first U.S. aircraft carrier to travel to South Korea since June.CBS News - 4d -
Why a Rare Women’s Hockey Fight Happened and Forced a Rule Change
The first real punches in the Professional Women’s Hockey League were thrown on Feb. 20. They likely won’t be the last.The New York Times - 3d -
Strong Winds Force Cancellation of Some Mardi Gras Parades in Louisiana
Jefferson Parish canceled its parades, and officials in New Orleans were warily watching the Tuesday forecast.The New York Times - 3d -
Last-minute problems with SpaceX's Starship forces delay of latest test flight
Last-minute problems have delayed the latest launch of SpaceX's mega rocket StarshipABC News - 2d -
Massive dust storm in New Mexico forces drivers to shelter in place
A massive dust storm in New Mexico swept across parts of the state Monday with nearly zero visibility and winds up to 45 miles an hour. Drivers were asked to shelter in place as officials tried to ...NBC News - 2d -
Red states reject data, force office mandates on government workers
Several Republican-led states and lawmakers have been pushing for mandatory in-office work for government employees, despite evidence showing that remote work can be as effective as or even more ...The Hill - 2d -
Severe weather threat forcing Fat Tuesday changes in New Orleans
A weather system that's put millions on alert for a range of severe conditions is also having an effect on New Orleans' Mardi Gras celebrations. CBS News reporter Kati Weis has more.CBS News - 2d -
FBI New York field office chief says he was forced to resign
The head of the FBI’s New York field office, who had been critical of Trump administration firings at the bureau, says he was forced out of his role. James Dennehy, the assistant director in charge ...The Hill - 2d -
Europe’s clampdown on Chinese EVs forces U-turn at state-owned GAC
Carmaker looks at hybrids and local production after tariffs lead to strategic overhaulFinancial Times - 1d -
Carmichael's 14 lead Boise State over Air Force 80-57
Led by Pearson Carmichael's 14 points, the Boise State Broncos defeated the Air Force Falcons 80-57ABC News - 1d -
Women behind the lens: ‘In Cuba, domestic life is forced on to the streets’
Part of a project exploring islanders’ daily challenges, this photograph captures the quiet endurance of Cuban mothers. This image is part of my project, Surviving the Impossible, which began in ...The Guardian - 1d -
Exile is ‘a little bit less than death’ for lawyer forced to flee Guatemala
Virginia Laparra spent two years in prison after reporting her suspicion that a judge leaked sealed details of a case. A Guatemalan anti-corruption prosecutor forced into exile after being pursued ...The Guardian - 1d -
Tornadoes and hurricane-force winds devastate parts of the southern U.S.
A massive winter storm unleashed destructive weather across the South. One of the hardest hit areas was Ada, Oklahoma, where multiple tornadoes hit. CBS News' Omar Villafranca has the latest.CBS News - 1d -
US Supreme Court upholds order forcing foreign aid payments
Decision marks further legal blow to White House attempts to slash government spendingFinancial Times - 1d -
Children Were Forced to Torture Sam Nordquist, Prosecutors Say
Seven people are now charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of Mr. Nordquist, a transgender man whose killing has drawn national attention.The New York Times - 21h -
How Soon Could Ukraine’s Forces ‘Start to Buckle’ Without U.S. Weapons?
It could be as little as four months, say analysts, as Europe scrambles to plug the hole in support left by President Trump’s suspension of military aid.The New York Times - 6h -
Premier League embarrassment meter: Ranking Manchester United, Tottenham and other bottom half clubs
Which clubs mired in lower table obscurity should be embarrassed about their performances, and who should be happy?CBS Sports - Feb. 21 -
UK companies pay less than half of fines issued for filing accounts late
Disparity raises questions about ability of Companies House to tackle non-complianceFinancial Times - Feb. 23 -
UN food agency pauses aid to famine-hit Sudan displacement camp of half a million people
The United Nations’ food agency says it has paused aid distribution in Sudan’s famine-hit Zamzam displacement camp of a half-million people as fighting intensifies between the country’s warring sidesABC News - Feb. 26 -
Asylum seeker hotels set to take almost half UK’s reduced aid budget
Future of many overseas projects uncertain after Keir Starmer announced cut in development to bolster defenceFinancial Times - Feb. 26 -
No. 8 Michigan State stuns No. 16 Maryland on half-court heave from Tre Holloman
Tre Holloman shot this from behind the logo.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 27 -
More than half of books banned last year featured LGBTQ characters or people of color, report finds
More than half of books banned during the last school year featured or were about people of color or members of the LGBTQ community, according to a report released Thursday.NBC News - Feb. 27 -
‘He looks half the man he was’: brother of Israeli hostage on seeing him pleading for release
Sighting of Evyatar David in Hamas video brought joy to his brother Ilay but his appearance indicated his suffering. When Hamas brought two captive Israelis to watch Saturday’s release of six of ...The Guardian - 6d -
Fantasy Football Today 2025 Draft Prep: 2024 second-half breakout running backs and how to draft them
The FFT team breaks down whether or not these second-half breakouts will continueCBS Sports - 6d -
NFL combine 2025: Jalen Milroe's hands grow by more than half an inch since Senior Bowl last month
Milroe's hands have grown by 5/8 inchesCBS Sports - 5d -
Jalen Milroe's hand size is a half-inch bigger at the NFL combine than at the Senior Bowl
Nine inches is considered to be the acceptable hand size threshold for an NFL QB, and Milroe now measures just over that.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Cooper Flagg returns for 2nd half after leaving No. 2 Duke’s victory with eye injury
Duke players see star freshman Cooper Flagg’s toughness on a regular basis and that was on display for everyone else Saturday nightABC News - 4d -
Quickley's big second half helps Raptors hold off Magic 104-102
Immanuel Quickley scored 17 of his 24 points in the second half and the Toronto Raptors held on to beat the Orlando Magic 104-102ABC News - 3d -
Half of U.S. workers don't know their state's paid sick leave laws—this tool can help
In the absence of a federal law, U.S. workers rely on a patchwork of state laws or their private-sector employer for sick leave coverage.CNBC - 3d -
Half of world’s CO2 emissions come from 36 fossil fuel firms, study shows
Researchers say data strengthens case for holding firms to account for their contribution to climate crisis. Half of the world’s climate-heating carbon emissions come from the fossil fuels produced ...The Guardian - 1d -
World Cup 2026 final to get half-time show with planning input from Coldplay
Fifa’s Gianni Infantino confirms event ‘This will be a historic moment for the World Cup’ The 2026 World Cup final is to feature a half-time musical show, imitating the Super Bowl, with artists ...The Guardian - 1d -
Novo Nordisk offers Wegovy for less than half the price through new direct-to-consumer pharmacy
The pharmacy, called NovoCare, will allow patients to pay $499 in cash per month for the blockbuster weight loss drug.CNBC - 1d -
DOGE Could Cut the IRS in Half. What Does That Mean for Your Tax Filings?
New reports indicate that Elon Musk may hit the agency with a second round of mass layoffs, and that audits could be abandoned amid the diminished headcount.Inc. - 1d -
Virginia pulls away in second half to defeat Pitt women 64-50 in first round of ACC Tournament
Kymora Johnson scored 17 points, Latasha Lattimore collected her 11th double-double this season filling up the stat sheet and Virginia pulled away in the second half to beat Pittsburgh 64-50 on ...ABC News - 23h -
Seven & i to replace CEO in May, list North American subsidiary in second half of 2026
CEO Ryuichi Isaka will step down from May 27, with lead outside director Stephen Dacus taking up the role on the same day.CNBC - 13h -
These Are the SpaceX Engineers Already Working Inside the FAA
SpaceX engineers were said to be simply touring the Federal Aviation Administration on Monday. In fact, some were already being onboarded at the agency under a policy designed to increase ...Wired - Feb. 19