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Valentine's Day display of northern lights will be visible in these US states
Valentine's Day could bring a dazzling display of the northern lights for stargazers in some parts of the U.S.ABC News - 6d -
Russia says US 'our main counterpart' in peace talks, sidelining Ukraine
Russia said Thursday that the United States will be its “main counterpart” in forthcoming peace talks to end its invasion of Ukraine, sidelining Kyiv in the negotiations. “We, of course, understand ...The Hill - 6d -
US releases Russian cybercriminal as part of exchange for teacher Marc Fogel
Alexander Vinnik, owner and operator of cryptocurrency exchange BTC-e, was arrested in 2017 for money laundering. The Trump administration has released Alexander Vinnik, a cybercriminal who ...The Guardian - 6d -
US Senate narrowly confirms RFK Jr as health secretary
Kennedy will oversee the US health industry including food safety, pharmaceuticals and vaccinations.BBC News - 6d -
Calvin Klein blacklisting sends chill through US business in China
Beijing’s action against clothing maker PVH and biotech company Illumina underlines risk created by trade tensionsFinancial Times - 6d -
TikTok returns to Apple App Store and Google Play in US
Chinese social media platform again available for download in US as Donald Trump continues to mull its future there amid security concerns. TikTok returned to the US app stores of Apple and Google ...The Guardian - 6d -
US politicians furious at UK demand for encrypted Apple data
They say the US should re-evaluate its cyber-security partnership with the UK unless the "dangerous" request is withdrawn.BBC News - 6d -
Call for parents to be able to use loyalty card points to buy baby milk
Parents should be able to use vouchers, the regulator says, but restrictions on discounts should remain.BBC News - 6d -
Starmer backs Ukraine's Nato bid despite US view
The PM reaffirms the UK supports Ukraine's "irreversible path" to joining NATO in a call with Volodymyr Zelensky.BBC News - 6d -
Gaza plans put Egypt-US relations to tough test
After decades of close ties, what happens to Gaza could put Egypt-US friendship at risk.BBC News - 6d -
Mexico threatens to escalate US gunmakers lawsuit with terror charges
Claudia Scheinbaum warns of reciprocal action if Washington designates country’s cartels as terrorist groups. Mexico’s president has warned US gunmakers they could face fresh legal action as ...The Guardian - 6d -
Democrats cheer conservative US attorney who resigned over Adams case
Several Democrats in both chambers of Congress celebrated the conservative U.S. attorney from the Southern District of New York who resigned Thursday after the Department of Justice (DOJ) directed ...The Hill - 5d -
Foxx's valentine to nonmembers trying to use House elevator: 'You've been warned'
Rep. Virginia Foxx’s (R-N.C.) Valentine’s Day message to congressional staffers attempting to use the Capitol buildings’ “members only” elevators is to not even try. Foxx has been known to chew ...The Hill - 5d -
Top US Election Security Watchdog Forced to Stop Election Security Work
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has frozen efforts to aid states in securing elections, according to an internal memo viewed by WIRED.Wired - 5d -
Musk’s takeover of US health agencies raises pandemic threat, experts warn
Doge wreaks havoc on HHS and CDC as Trump seeks to grant committee sweeping governmental powers. The so-called “department of government efficiency”, the Donald Trump -created program known as ...The Guardian - 5d -
I was with Salman Rushdie when he was stabbed. The ‘reader effect’ saved us
Reading fiction fosters empathy in a polarized world. I’ve learned how arts organizations can do the same. On 12 August 2022, I was about to begin interviewing Salman Rushdie at the Chautauqua ...The Guardian - 5d -
Ministers face questions about Prince Andrew’s use of public money
Labour peer will ask the government about the Duke of York’s conduct after calling for greater scrutiny of the royals in parliament. The government is to face questions about Prince Andrew and ...The Guardian - 5d -
US demands Europe sets out arms and troops support for postwar Ukraine
Call comes as Emmanuel Macron plans Paris summit to discuss stepping up European support for KyivFinancial Times - 5d -
US Forest Service and National Park Service to fire thousands of workers
Agencies say Trump’s latest push to trim government could impede firefighting efforts and create crises at national parks. The US Forest Service is firing about 3,400 recent hires while the ...The Guardian - 5d -
End of an era? Germany in disarray as US scolds staunchest European ally
Washington’s message at Munich security conference sends shockwaves through transatlantic allianceFinancial Times - 4d -
As the US walks away, Europe needs to step up for Ukraine. But does it have the will?
Russia is relying on strength of numbers, and Putin may not honour a peace deal. After three years of Russia’s attempt to occupy and annex Ukraine, the country continues to put up a fierce ...The Guardian - 4d -
Three fights in first nine seconds as US beat Canada
A 4 Nations game between the USA and Canada descends into chaos with three fights breaking out between players in the first nine seconds.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Lewis Carroll collection given to his Oxford college in surprise US donation
Exclusive: Christ Church college taken aback to receive hundreds of the author’s letters, photos and rare items. Thousands of letters, photographs, illustrations and books from one of the world’s ...The Guardian - 4d -
Flash floods pummel South as massive storm batters eastern US
A sprawling storm pounded the Southeast leading to intense flash flooding. Nearly half a million people across Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia are experiencing power outages. NBC’s ...NBC News - 4d -
The US could ditch the penny: What happened when Canada did it?
Canada did away with its one-cent coin more than a decade ago. It could offer insight into what the U.S. may be on the verge of doing.The Hill - 4d -
The US must play to its strengths to compete with China in Latin America
Washington can no longer afford to stand idleFinancial Times - 4d -
Zelenskyy says Russia will ‘wage war on Nato’ if US support for Ukraine wanes
Ukrainian president tells NBC’s Meet the Press that Putin’s next targets may be Poland and Lithuania. Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday predicted Russia would “wage war against Nato” if the US ...The Guardian - 4d -
A strong Canada is good for the US — Americans should welcome Canadian nationalism
A nationalist Canada is not a Canada that resents the U.S. — it is one that understands its own value in the world and strengthens North America by standing confidently on its own feet.The Hill - 4d -
Macron convenes European leaders for Ukraine summit amid tension with US
Paris meeting aims to devise action plan for Ukraine’s future as US and Russian delegates prepare to meet. The sudden transatlantic chasm over Ukraine will be laid bare on Monday when US officials ...The Guardian - 4d -
Ukraine not invited to US-Russia peace talks, source tells BBC
A Ukrainian government source told the BBC Kyiv would not be present at the proposed peace talks.BBC News - 4d -
Europe scrambles to respond as US and Russia prepare for Ukraine peace talks
France to host emergency meeting as Washington and Moscow start negotiationsFinancial Times - 3d -
US and European energy groups at risk from uranium supply crunch
Metal used to power reactors faces shortages as demand for nuclear power risesFinancial Times - 3d -
US companies falling behind on loans at fastest pace in almost a decade
Experts warn tariffs and stubbornly high interest rates could worsen debt distress in 2025Financial Times - 3d -
Tell us: What's the best bumper sticker you've seen in L.A.?
Hit the road in L.A., and you're likely to spot a cheeky bumper sticker … or 17. Do you have a favorite? We want to hear from you!Los Angeles Times - 3d -
US-Russia talks to end war in Ukraine begin Tuesday in Saudi Arabia
Top officials from the United States and Russian will hold talks in Saudi Arabia toward ending the war in Ukraine on Tuesday, as the Trump administration seeks to negotiate an end to the nearly ...The Hill - 3d -
China berates US for changing state department language on Taiwan
US state department last week removed line from fact sheet saying ‘We do not support Taiwan independence’. China has called on the United States to “correct its mistakes” after a statement that ...The Guardian - 3d -
Europe tries to shore up fragile unity as it realises it cannot rely on US
Leaders attend Paris summit for urgent talks on Ukraine after week that showed how far values have diverged. Europe live – latest updates They came smiling, but the task was immense. After ...The Guardian - 3d -
Meta plans to link US and India with world’s longest undersea cable project
Project Waterworth, which involves cable longer than Earth’s circumference, to also reach South Africa and Brazil. Meta has announced plans to build the world’s longest underwater cable project, ...The Guardian - 3d -
Brandon Sklenar on Season 2 of "1923" and "It Ends With Us" core message
In "1923" Season 2, Brandon Sklenar's character, Spencer Dutton, faces even darker challenges and an emotional finale.CBS News - 3d -
Graham: 'Very little appetite' for US to take over Gaza
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said Monday he thinks there's "very little appetite" among Americans for a U.S. takeover of Gaza. “One thing I will say, there's very little appetite that I've seen in ...The Hill - 2d
