US, Ukraine planning peace talks in Saudi Arabia

Cybercriminals Allegedly Used a StubHub Backdoor to Steal Taylor Swift Tickets

Plus: The world’s “largest illicit online marketplace” gets hit by regulators, police seize the Garantex crypto exchange, and scammers trick targets by making up ransomware attacks.

Wired - 1d

Celebrations and protests in the US and around the world mark International Women’s Day

From Istanbul and Warsaw to New York and Los Angeles, activists demand equality and the end of gender-based violence. Women took to the streets of cities across Europe, Africa and elsewhere to mark ...

The Guardian - 1d

‘An ideal tool’: prisons are using virtual reality to help people in solitary confinement

Participants view scenes of daily life as well as travel adventures – then process the emotions they trigger through art. One Monday in July, Samantha Tovar, known as Royal, left her 6ft-by-11ft ...

The Guardian - 1d

The pink protest at Trump’s speech shows the Democrats aren’t coming to save us

The general reaction is that this was yet another stunning example of how spineless and performative the Democrats are. Happy International Women’s Day (IWD), everyone! I’ve got some good news and ...

The Guardian - 1d

Migrant deported in chains: 'No-one will go to US illegally now'

Indian deportee tells BBC about his risky journey and how Trump’s tactics are spreading fear.

BBC News - 21h

US law firms’ London expansion drives record number of job moves

Partner hires on track to hit record high after 155 senior lawyers take new roles in the first two months of 2025

Financial Times - 17h

US makes fresh push for World Bank to back nuclear power

New administration wants Washington-based multilateral lender to help the west compete with China and Russia

Financial Times - 17h

Russia uses a gas pipeline to strike at Ukrainian troops from the rear in Kursk

Yahoo News - 10h

Canada to choose new leader to face Trump in trade war with US

Former central banker Mark Carney favoured over Chrystia Freeland to replace Justin Trudeau as Liberal party head

Financial Times - 12h

US condemns Syria violence after hundreds killed in sectarian clashes

President Ahmed al-Sharaa calls for calm after attempted pro-Assad uprising triggers revenge killings by pro-government forces

Financial Times - 6h

US Secret Service shoots armed man outside White House

President Donald Trump was not in the White House at the time.

BBC News - 6h

Harvard expert: Use these 10 virtues to set 'the stage for happiness to find you'

In happiness expert Arthur C. Brooks' newsletter, he explores Aristotle's 10 virtues for happiness. Here's how you can incorporate each virtue in your life.

CNBC - 6h

Jeffrey Sachs and David Sacks take it to the ‘warmongers’ and Zelensky

There is a good chance that you have not read or heard about the horrific casualty numbers emanating from the war in Ukraine.

The Hill - 1d

3/8: CBS Weekend News

At least 20 killed in Russian missile strikes on eastern Ukraine; Iconic Volkswagen microbus gets an electric revival

CBS News - 10h

Russia's arms exports are going bust as foreign buyers bolt and the Ukraine war chews through its weapons

Yahoo News - 1d

Ultrasound now needed for pill abortions in Wyoming after lawmakers override veto

Women planning pill abortions in Wyoming will need to get an ultrasound after lawmakers overrode the governor's veto of the new measure

ABC News - 3d

Trump's FDA nominee faces Senate questions after agency layoffs and resignations

Dr. Marty Makary will answer questions from a Senate panel about his plans to lead the Food and Drug Administration

ABC News - 3d

Senate Democrats' impending choice: Shutdown or surrender

House Democrats say they won't vote for the House GOP's spending plan. Democrats across the Capitol aren't so sure.

Politico - 2d

For De'Aaron Fox, firing Mike Brown reportedly final straw with Kings, Sabonis seeks clarity on team's future

What's the long-term plan in Sacramento? What is the front office building toward? Fox didn't see it.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Heathrow looks at building shorter third runway in bid to cut costs

London’s hub airport is preparing a detailed expansion plan after winning government backing

Financial Times - 1d

These accounts can be the 'worst possible asset’ for retirement, expert says. Here's why

Many investors don't plan for future taxes when contributing to traditional IRAs. Here are the key things to know.

CNBC - 1d

GOP funding patch boosts defense and deportations, cuts other programs

Ahead of a Friday shutdown deadline, House GOP leaders are serving up a plan Democrats will despise.

Politico - 1d

Myles Garrett's contract extension first of many wins Browns need in 2025

The deal rids Cleveland of a very public dispute with a franchise icon that threatened to cloud its free agency plans.

ESPN - 1h

Sunday with Nigel Havers: ‘We’ll take the dog for a walk, she’s a rare poodle-poodle’

The actor talks about breakfast, dinner, dogs and horses, and shares his tips on racing and learning lines. Up early? I like to listen to Paddy O’Connell at 9am on Radio 4. It’s a semi-political, ...

The Guardian - 15h

A Brand-New Botnet Is Delivering Record-Size DDoS Attacks

Eleven11bot infects webcams and video recorders, with a large concentration in the US.

Wired - 2d

In praise of Gabby Windey, 'Traitors' winner and Latina queen

She kicked butt on 'The Traitors' and showed us another side of being Latina.

Los Angeles Times - 2d

2025 MLB Opening Day starter tracker: Tarik Skubal, Shota Imanaga, Zack Wheeler, more get Game 1 honors

The regular season is almost upon us and managers are getting their ducks (and rotations) in a row

CBS Sports - 23h

DOGE Cuts Upend Trump-Voting West Virginia Town

‘Nobody that I’ve talked to understood the devastation that having this administration in office would do to our lives,’ said one fired Treasury Department worker in Parkersburg.

Inc. - 2d

Transfer rumors, news: Dortmund's Reyna linked with summer move

Several European clubs are eyeing a summer move for Borussia Dortmund's Giovanni Reyna. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

ESPN - 1d

'The Bondsman' star Kevin Bacon on the role he has no interest in resurrecting

In the L.A. Times studio at the 2025 SXSW Film and TV Festival, Bacon talked about 'The Bondsman,' 'Tremors' and his love for the Philadelphia Eagles.

Los Angeles Times - 1d

Israeli airstrike kills 2 in southern Gaza amid push for ceasefire extension

An Israeli airstrike killed two Palestinians in Rafah in Gaza on Saturday as mediators pushed ahead with talks to extend a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

NBC News - 1d

North Korea Says It’s Building a Nuclear-Powered Submarine

The announcement came amid fears that Pyongyang may be receiving crucial military technology from Russia in return for sending troops and weapons for its war against Ukraine.

The New York Times - 1d

Russian forces walked inside a gas pipeline to strike Ukrainian troops from the rear in Kursk

Ukraine’s military and Russian war bloggers say Russian special forces walked inside a gas pipeline to strike Ukrainian units from the rear in the Kursk region

ABC News - 9h

Nokia Put a 4G Cellular Network on the Moon but Couldn’t Make a Phone Call

Nokia’s Lunar Surface Communications System was supposed to be the first 4G network deployed on the moon and a test for future crewed missions. Things didn’t go to plan.

Wired - 2d

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says 'there’s going to be no recession in America'

Commerce Sec. Howard Lutnick said that Americans should "absolutely not" brace for a recession as President Donald Trump plans to implement far-reaching tariffs.

NBC News - 5h

My husband plans to leave his entire estate to his adult son, who steals his credit card to gamble online. What can I do?

“Dementia runs in my husband’s family. My husband’s son has been known to take money from his dad without permission.”

MarketWatch - 8h

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