Trump approval rating at 51%, new CBS News poll shows

A New Age of Iranian Cinema Is on Display at the Oscars

“The Seed of the Sacred Fig,” an Oscar-nominated movie filmed in secret in Iran, highlights the Iranian film world’s groundbreaking new work, inspired by the women-led protests in 2022.

The New York Times - 1d

‘Conclave’ Has Become a Primer Into the Election of a New Pope

“Conclave,” an Oscar nominee, has provided a peek at the Vatican’s secret rituals at a time when the faithful are praying that life will not imitate art.

The New York Times - 1d

New York’s biggest arts museum is underground

As the MTA’s Arts & Design programme turns 40 this year, it can take credit for a world-class collection of nearly 400 artworks that stretches across the five boroughs

Financial Times - 1d

Hansen signs new Ireland and Connacht contract

Mack Hansen agrees a new two-year contract with the IRFU which commits his future to Ireland and Connacht until the end of the 2026-27 season.

BBC News - 22h

Private equity needs a new IPO playbook

PE and venture capital investors have good reason to eye the markets this year

Financial Times - 19h

Outright ban on new leasehold flats moves closer

Ministers want to move to a "commonhold" system where flat-owners own a share of their buildings.

BBC News - 14h

Brooklyn’s fraught history with slavery is examined in a new exhibit

With 10 archival files, Trace/s upends simplistic narratives about New York’s history with enslavement. The truth is often hiding in plain sight.. Not until the shutdown during the pandemic did I ...

The Guardian - 15h

Extra security precautions at Mardi Gras in New Orleans

Security precautions are heightened in New Orleans as the city celebrates Mardi Gras. This comes after a shocking terrorist attack on Bourbon Street on New Year's Day. CBS News' Kati Weis reports.

CBS News - 11h

Former Red Wings Defender Signs New Deal

It’s the time of year when news is a-plenty.

Yahoo Sports - 9h

Texas May Rename the New York Strip

The Texas strip? That state’s lieutenant governor wants to rebrand the cut, but New Yorkers aren’t biting.

The New York Times - 5h

Vinícius Jr. wants new Madrid deal ASAP

Vinícius Júnior has said he wants to renew his contract at Real Madrid "as soon as possible" despite ongoing links with a big-money move to Saudi Arabia.

ESPN - 4h

Play BBC Sport's new Champions League game

Welcome to Uefa Champions League Squares - the new BBC Sport game which you can play alongside the live match action.

BBC News - 1h

Trump finally shows his cards — he’s siding with Russia

Trump’s openly siding with an accused war criminal constitutes the greatest repudiation of Western values and collective security arrangements by any American president since World War II.

The Hill - Feb. 21

Frustrated Democrats Urge Leaders to Show More Fight Against Trump

Voters, activists and even some governors, like Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania, are growing exasperated with congressional Democrats’ restrained approach.

The New York Times - Feb. 22

Trump celebrates end of Joy Reid MSNBC show: 'Finally'

President Trump says he is thrilled MSNBC host Joy Reid will no longer preside over a prime-time show on the network, a major change that comes as part of an overhaul of the channel's programming ...

The Hill - Feb. 24

Sorry, President Trump: Drag shows are American as apple pie

Soon after Pearl Harbor, the armed forces, recognizing that entertaining soldiers at home and abroad was necessary for morale, encouraged drag shows by male soldiers because, at least initially, ...

The Hill - 6d

The Trump-Musk show takes center stage: From the Politics Desk

The Donald Trump-Elon Musk dynamic is defining the political state of play at the White House, on Capitol Hill and outside of Washington.

NBC News - 5d

U.S. Economy Shows Signs of Strain From Trump’s Tariffs and Spending Cuts

Consumer and business sentiment is wobbling as fiscal support fades and fears rise that tariffs will lead to higher prices.

The New York Times - 4d

France's prime minister tears into Trump's attack on Zelenskyy as a staggering show of 'brutality'

France’s prime minister has torn into U.S. President Donald Trump’s Oval Office thrashing of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy by calling it a staggering show of “brutality” that aimed to ...

ABC News - 14h

New York Red Bulls go into win now mode and lean on experienced players as new MLS season kicks off

The Red Bulls made a surprise run to MLS Cup last season, losing to the LA Galaxy in the final

CBS Sports - Feb. 21

The fastest man alive, Jeff Bezos' new acquisition, and a surprising choice to play Jesus: The news quiz

A legend’s former home is up for grabs, Delta tries to make amends, and be careful before you buy bananas.

NBC News - Feb. 22

Yankees to play Frank Sinatra's 'New York, New York' only after wins in change to postgame tradition

The Yankees previously played the iconic song after both wins and losses

CBS Sports - Feb. 24

Yankees will play Sinatra's 'New York, New York' only after home wins

The Yankees will play Frank Sinatra’s version of the “Theme From New York, New York” only after home wins instead of all games in the Bronx, going back to the original custom set by owner George ...

ABC News - Feb. 24

Dynasty Fantasy Football Landing Page: New rankings for 2025, how to set up a new league, and more

Everything you need to dominate your Dynasty Fantasy Football league

CBS Sports - 6d

Austria's new government takes office after a 5-month wait for a new administration

Austria’s new government has taken office after a long, five-month wait for a new administration

ABC News - 21h

How New Orleans is handling security for Mardi Gras after New Years attack

Mardi Gras celebrations are about to reach their high point in New Orleans, and for the first time in history, Fat Tuesday's security designation will be as high as the Super Bowl. Katy Weis ...

CBS News - 6h

Wild beaver release approved for England

The decision follows years of trials but some farmers are concerned there could be negative impacts.

BBC News - 3d

Daniel Bisogno, longtime host of Mexico's 'Ventaneando,' dies at 51

Daniel Bisogno, who co-hosted Mexico's TV Azteca talk show 'Ventaneando,' died after complications from a September liver transplant, the TV program said.

Los Angeles Times - Feb. 21

Radcliffe runs first marathon in 10 years aged 51

Former world record holder Paula Radcliffe runs her first marathon for 10 years aged 51 in Tokyo and aims for Boston next.

BBC News - 2d

Radcliffe runs first marathon in 10 years aged 51

Former world record holder Paula Radcliffe runs her first marathon for 10 years aged 51 in Tokyo and aims for Boston next.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

4 Red Wings Who Could Be Traded To New Teams

The Detroit Red Wings will need to make decisions on these players.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 19

FinCEN Sets New Deadline and Teases Future Leniency With CTA

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network also dangled a carrot in front of smaller enterprises.

Inc. - Feb. 19

RFK Jr. Announces New HHS Guidance Recognizing Only Two Sexes

The new guidance follows President Trump’s demand that the Health and Human Services Department align with his executive order barring transgender athletes from women’s sports.

The New York Times - Feb. 19

Australian and New Zealand militaries are monitoring 3 Chinese warships off Australia

The Australian and New Zealand militaries are monitoring three Chinese warships that are moving unusually far south along Australia’s east coast on an unknown mission

ABC News - Feb. 19

Who is Friedrich Merz, the favorite to become Germany's new chancellor?

Friedrich Merz, who is poised to become Germany's chancellor in a CDU-led government, has extensive experience as a lawyer and working with major corporations.

CNBC - Feb. 20

Call Of Duty's New TMNT Skins Will Cost You $90 To Unlock In Total

The Season 2 Reloaded update is live in Black Ops 6 and Warzone , and while Call of Duty's TMNT crossover event doesn't begin until next week, all four turtles are now available to purchase. ...

GameSpot - Feb. 20

Kerr's new-look small-ball lineup faces stiff challenges

Steve Kerr's new small-ball lineup presents Golden State with serious challenges as the Warriors make a playoff push down the stretch.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 20

Six New York prison workers indicted for murder in beating death of inmate

Assault on Robert Brooks in December caught on body cameras, triggering widespread outrage and calls for justice. Six New York prison workers have been indicted for second-degree murder in the ...

The Guardian - Feb. 20

Pam Bondi Derides Eric Adams Indictment in New York as ‘Incredibly Weak’

At a conservative conference, Pam Bondi calls the case against New York Mayor Eric Adams “incredibly weak.”

The New York Times - Feb. 20

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