Vote counting is underway in high stakes state election in the New Delhi region

Ecuador’s Leader Has Had a Year of Chaos. He Is Still Favored to Win Sunday’s Election.

President Daniel Noboa is favored to win Sunday’s presidential election as many voters embrace his heavy-handed tactics to fight violence and corruption.

The New York Times - 1d

New law in Brazil is making students put away their smartphones at school

Brazilian students returned to class this week with a new task: staying away from their smartphones under a new law restricting the use of devices in schools

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This High-Tech Handlebar Is Coming With Help From OnlyFans

Former BMW and Porsche engineers are hoping to forge a new path in bike gear by making a first-of-its-kind digital bicycle upgrade.

Wired - 1d

Trump’s Gaza Takeover Plan May Sound Death Knell for the Two-State Solution

Already unlikely, the prospects for creation of a Palestinian state alongside Israel could vanish altogether if the United States takes over Gaza and displaces the population, as President Trump ...

The New York Times - 1d

E3’s Organizers Are Back With a New Event. This Time, Doctors Are Invited Too

The days of trailers and demos are done as the ESA broadens its horizons. The newly minted “iicon” conference will bring together the many industries impacted by video games, from Hollywood to ...

Wired - 1d

Casinos, high-rises and fraud: The BBC visits a bizarre city built on scams

A haven for the super rich, or a city built on scams? The BBC was invited to find out.

BBC News - 1d

How Brands Are Winning the Super Bowl This Year With High-Impact Ads

Companies have already dropped teasers and full commercials online ahead of the big game. Here are five of our favorites.

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Palmerston, the British Foreign Service Cat, Takes Up New Post in Bermuda

The cat, who first served in 2016, had feuded with Larry, the chief mouser at 10 Downing Street.

The New York Times - 1d

More Than Mezcal: A Dive Into Oaxaca’s High-End Cocktail Scene

Using local ingredients like hoja santa, huitlacoche, insects, and a variety of mercurial spirits, bartenders in the Mexican city are testing the boundaries of flavor and presentation.

Wired - 2d

Capitol agenda: The rundown on reconciliation, Vought vote, Netanyahu visit

Politico - 2d

Kendrick Lamar to discuss Super Bowl halftime performance in New Orleans

What can viewers expect from Kendrick Lamar’s highly anticipated Super Bowl halftime performance

ABC News - 2d

Google scraps its diversity hiring goals as it complies with Trump's new government contractor rules

Google is scrapping some of its diversity hiring targets, joining a lengthening list of U.S. companies that have been abandoning or scaling back their diversity, equity and inclusion programs

ABC News - 2d

What to know about security measures at the Super Bowl in New Orleans

The City of New Orleans says it has spent more than 18 months preparing to host its 11th Super Bowl on Feb. 9

ABC News - 2d

Rep. Al Green is filing new impeachment articles against Trump

Politico - 2d

New Democratic bill targets Elon Musk

Politico - 3d

From Jordan to Ali to New Orleans Itself, the Superdome Defines Legacies

Global superstars, the pope and presidents have all visited. But nothing will match the night the Saints made the city feel whole again after Hurricane Katrina.

The New York Times - 40m

Oregon vs. Michigan State prediction, odds: 2025 college basketball picks, Feb. 8 best bets from proven model

SportsLine's model simulated Michigan State Spartans vs. Oregon Ducks on Saturday 10,000 times

CBS Sports - 2h

Ohio State at USC women’s basketball: How to watch JuJu Watkins face Cotie McMahon

USC has two of the brightest stars in the sport: JuJu Watkins and Kiki Iriafen. Ohio State boasts three players averaging more than 14 points a game. With the Buckeyes at 9-2 in the Big Ten and the ...

Yahoo Sports - 4h

Modi's BJP wins big in high-stakes Delhi election

PM Modi's party is set to form a government in the Indian capital after 27 years.

BBC News - 5h

3 Baltic states disconnect from the Soviet-era grid to merge with the European energy system

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Lawson, Little Rock Trojans to visit White, Morehead State Eagles

Little Rock Trojans (15-9, 9-4 OVC) at Morehead State Eagles (14-10, 9-4 OVC) Morehead, Kentucky; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Trojans -3.5; over/under is 129.5 BOTTOM LINE: ...

ABC News - 6h

Martinez's 30 lead Utah State over Fresno State 89-81

The Utah State Aggies defeated the Fresno State Bulldogs 89-81 led by Ian Martinez's 30 points

ABC News - 7h

Degenhart scores 22 as Boise State downs San Jose State 79-52

Led by Tyson Degenhart's 22 points, the Boise State Broncos defeated the San Jose State Spartans 79-52

ABC News - 9h

Fresno State vs. Utah State odds, prediction: 2025 college basketball picks, Feb. 7 best bets by proven model

SportsLine's model just revealed its college basketball picks for the Utah State Aggies vs. Fresno State Bulldogs on Friday night

CBS Sports - 13h

How New Orleans is preparing for Super Bowl LIX

President Trump will be inside the Superdome in New Orleans on Sunday night to watch the Eagles and Chiefs in the Super Bowl. Michael Hecht, CEO of Greater New Orleans Inc. and Super Bowl LIX ...

CBS News - 14h

Trump administration tells states to stop spending on EV charging infrastructure

The Federal Highway Administration directed states to stop spending money for EV charging infrastructure — funds that were allocated under former President Biden.

CBS News - 15h

Boise State vs. San Jose State odds, prediction: 2025 college basketball picks, Feb. 7 best bets by top model

SportsLine's model just revealed its college basketball picks for the San Jose State Spartans vs. Boise State Broncos on Friday night

CBS Sports - 15h

Trump to name himself new Kennedy Center board chair

President Trump said Friday he would end the terms of multiple members of the Kennedy Center board and make himself chair of a new board, putting himself at the helm of the Washington, D.C., ...

The Hill - 15h

Australia introduces tough new laws to combat antisemitism

In a bid to tackle a recent surge in antisemitism, Australia passed a series of tough anti-hate crime laws, including mandatory minimum sentences displaying hate symbols. The laws will impose ...

NBC News - 1d

US aid cutoff poses new challenges to rights groups in Russia and Belarus

Rights groups, activists and independent media in Russia and Belarus endured increased government scrutiny, repressive laws and even were shut down and forced to operate from exile abroad

ABC News - 1d

Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts are showing us a new way to play

Neither quarterback posted particularly eye-catching passing numbers. But is that really the best or only measure of good QB play?

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Giants' Malik Nabers finishes fifth in Offensive Rookie of the Year voting

In a stacked class of offensive rookies, Giants wideout Malik Nabers finished top five in Offensive Rookie of the Year voting on Thursday night.

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Adobe’s New AI Promises to Help Your Company Tackle Tricky Contract Language. Should You Let It?

AI has taken big steps into the realm of legalese. Now, Adobe’s new tool is meant to strip the mystery from complex contractual language.

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Ryan Day’s New Ohio State Deal Includes $80.5M Buyout

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day had his contract extended through the 2031 season with a salary increase that averages $12.5 million in annual compensation, the school announced on Thursday. The ...

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Hosting Its Next Super Bowl, New Orleans’s Superdome Is Turning 50

The distinctive domed building, turning 50 this year, is known for hosting the Super Bowl, but to locals, it’s also “the city’s living room.”

The New York Times - 2d

No 18 Maryland vs. Ohio State Prediction: Odds, Expert Picks, Betting Trends and Stats

No. 18 Maryland Terrapins vs. Ohio State Buckeyes Game Preview

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The drive at 65: Frank Fleming heading to Florida for Modified Tour opener at New Smyrna Speedway

Every February, Frank Fleming takes a trip to New Smyrna Beach, Florida. For several years, that vacation included racing a Modified during the World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New ...

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