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Kontoor Brands CEO describes growth plans for new acquisition
In a Thursday interview with CNBC's Jim Cramer, Kontoor Brands CEO Scott Baxter discussed the apparel company's new acquisition.CNBC - Feb. 21 -
Ex-Deputy Describes Rampant Violence by Mississippi ‘Goon Squad’
From a prison cell, one former deputy recounted how illegal searches and brutal beatings were used for years to help make drug convictions in his suburban county.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Pope has 'peaceful' night after condition described as 'critical'
Pope Francis is "more unwell than yesterday", the Vatican says, adding his prognosis "remains guarded".BBC News - Feb. 23 -
Trump envoy describes 3.5-hour meeting with Putin in Moscow
Steve Witkoff described a three-and-a-half-hour meeting he held with Russian President Vladimir Putin earlier this month, part of what he called a "trust-building" assignment.CBS News - Feb. 23 -
Trump declines to describe Putin as a 'dictator' after calling Zelenskyy one
President Donald Trump hosted French President Emmanuel Macron at the White House, where they discussed the status of Ukraine-Russia peace talks.ABC News - Feb. 24 -
Axon Enterprise CEO describes how the company aims 'to make the bullet obsolete'
Axon Enterprise CEO Rick Smith told CNBC's Jim Cramer on Wednesday how the company is trying to help police reduce gun use.CNBC - Feb. 27 -
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WATCH: Lightning strikes Taiwan skyscraper
A bolt of lightning struck the spire of Taipei 101, the tallest building in Taiwan, which stands at over 1,600 feet.ABC News - 2d -
PSA: The Last of Us: Escape The Dark Board Game Is Available At Amazon
The second season of The Last of Us hits HBO on April 13, continuing Joel and Ellie's journey through the bleak, fungal-infected post-apocalypse. If you need something to bide your time until it ...GameSpot - Feb. 27 -
Will TSMC escape tariffs with pledge for $100B in U.S. chip manufacturing plants?
It’s been a whirlwind of news on the tariff front and Taiwan has avoided tariffs for now. But the timing of a $100 billion commitment by TSMC to build chip manufacturing plants in the U.S. may have ...VentureBeat - 1d -
Ignoring science for profit will have deadly consequences for America
We cannot sell out their climate future for the continued profits of powerful business interests.The Hill - Feb. 24 -
Deadly listeria outbreak linked to frozen supplemental shakes
The Food and Drug Administration is investigating a possible link between frozen supplemental shakes and a deadly listeria outbreak. The now-recalled shakes are typically sold to hospitals and ...CBS News - Feb. 24 -
Leaked recordings challenge Greek account of deadly shipwreck
Hundreds are thought to have died when the Adriana sank in international waters two years ago.BBC News - Feb. 27 -
A Deadly Unidentified Disease Has Emerged in the DRC
More than 50 people have died in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, most within 48 hours of the onset of symptoms. Initial analysis suggests neither Ebola nor Marburg is the cause.Wired - Feb. 27 -
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Taking shots at vaccines has deadly consequences
The widespread dissemination of groundless conspiracy theories is undercutting confidence in the safety and efficacy of vaccinations and presenting a clear and present danger to the health of all ...The Hill - 4d -
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Deadly winter storms battle states nationwide
A deadly winter storm has spawned blizzards in the midwest and thunderstorms and tornadoes across the south. NBC News’ Kathy Park reports from Mississippi, where an EF2 touched down.NBC News - 23h -
Deadly Clashes Pose Test for Syria’s New Leaders
At least 16 government security personnel were killed in a coastal region that was long a stronghold of the toppled Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad.The New York Times - 20m -
'We Were the Lucky Ones' author revisits WWII Europe with less satisfying results
Georgia Hunter's debut novel about a Polish Jewish family that survived the Holocaust was turned into a Hulu series. Her second novel, 'One Good Thing,' revisits WWII Europe but is a more ...Los Angeles Times - Feb. 24 -
College basketball rankings: Michigan State's 'lucky shot' leaves Spartans alone atop Big Ten standings
Tre Holloman buried a halfcourt buzzer beater to vault Michigan State past Maryland on WednesdayCBS Sports - Feb. 27 -
Alisson's world-class performance guides 'lucky' Liverpool to crucial Champions League win at PSG
The Brazilian said it was probably the best performance of his life, making nine saves against an in-form Parisian sideCBS Sports - 23h -
Trump Plans to Use Military Bases to Detain Migrants
Also, archaeologists found a pharaoh’s tomb. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
US naval base in Italy placed on lockdown
A U.S. naval base in Italy was placed on lockdown on Wednesday due to an "ongoing situation" at an entry control point, officials said.ABC News - Feb. 26 -
Rising Temperatures Are Scrambling the Base of the Ocean Food Web
Scientists are gaining new insights into how plankton supports life on Earth — just as climate change is changing everything.The New York Times - 2d -
Russian teen Andreeva caps Dubai run with title
Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva beat Clara Tauson to win the Dubai Championships. Andreeva, 17, will make her debut in the WTA top 10 rankings next week.ESPN - Feb. 22 -
Europeans will need to decide which Russian sanctions to keep
And they should identify those they are willing to lift in order to secure a just and durable peace in UkraineFinancial Times - Feb. 23 -
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Incendiary devices explode outside Russian consulate in Marseille
No injuries reported after incident on Monday, which marks third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Russia-Ukraine war – latest news updates Three improvised explosive devices have ...The Guardian - Feb. 24 -
The Russian over-50s fighting and dying in Ukraine
Grandfathers are among contract soldiers being killed on the front line, data showsFinancial Times - Feb. 25 -
Putin offers Russian and Ukrainian rare minerals to US
The proposal to give the US access to minerals would also include those from territories taken from Ukraine.BBC News - Feb. 25 -
Russian chess grandmaster Spassky dies aged 88
Russian chess grandmaster Boris Spassky has died at the age of 88, international chess federation general director Emil Sutovsky told Reuters on Thursday.NBC News - 6d -
Russian state propagandists overjoyed at Anora’s Oscar triumph
The film’s five Academy Awards seen as act of normalisation by commentators in country still persecuting critics of its war on Ukraine. • Anora dominates the Oscars as Mikey Madison named best ...The Guardian - 3d -
Europeans move towards seizing €200bn of Russian assets
French discuss proposal for Kremlin to lose securities if it breaches a future ceasefireFinancial Times - 3d -
America the Evil Mastermind? Not So Fast, Russians Are Told.
As President Trump begins to side with Russia, the Kremlin propaganda machine has changed its tune.The New York Times - 1d -
Russian warship tracked near British waters
The Russian warship had been escorting a cargo ship on its voyage from Syria through the English Channel and North Sea.BBC News - 1d -
Europe has no choice but to seize frozen Russian assets
Doing so is the only effective means of saving UkraineFinancial Times - 1d -
AI chatbots infected with Russian disinformation: Study
The world’s most popular artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots are infected with Russian disinformation, according to a new study that was published Thursday. The research done by the news ...The Hill - 42m -
Broncos asst. accused of allegedly striking cop
Broncos outside linebackers coach Michael Wilhoite was arrested on suspicion of assaulting a police officer over the weekend in Denver.ESPN - Feb. 24 -
Israel says it is conducting strikes in southern Syria
Israel confirmed it is conducting strikes in southern Syria, as the new Syrian government calls for the full withdrawal of Israeli forces from Syrian territory.ABC News - Feb. 25
