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Model Winnie Harlow and NBA player Kyle Kuzma get engaged during weekend getaway
NBA player Kyle Kuzma proposed to supermodel Winnie Harlow during a weekend getaway to Turks and Caicos, popping the question with an 8.5-carat engagement ring.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
So, You Want to Get Rid of the Penny. Do You Have a Plan for the Nickel?
President Trump’s plan to eliminate the penny could save the government money, but there’s no guarantee.The New York Times - 2d -
G20 meeting of foreign ministers gets underway in South Africa amid tensions with US
Foreign ministers from G20 countries will meet in Johannesburg on Thursday, but U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will not attend amid diplomatic tensions between South Africa and the U.S. ...ABC News - 1d -
3 observations after Sixers get smoked by Celtics in 1st game after break
The Sixers fell to a 124-104 loss to the Celtics on Thursday night in their first game after the All-Star break.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Texas Roadhouse gets off to slower current quarter start. But nothing it can't handle
This short-term headwind creates a long-term opportunity.CNBC - 1d -
76ers' Joel Embiid admits he's struggling with knee injury, must 'fix the problem' to get back to old form
Embiid again hinted that he may need another surgery on his ailing left kneeCBS Sports - 1d -
A Psychologist Explains How to Shut Your Brain Up So You Can Finally Get to Sleep
Too much going on at work to fall asleep? Research shows a simple technique called ‘cognitive shuffling’ can help quiet your brain.Inc. - 20h -
Owners balking at big contracts? Five players who will still get PAID this summer
Dallas' owners may have balked at paying Luka Doncic a supermax, but other teams will step up this summer to keep their stars.Yahoo Sports - 13h -
Young traders don’t care if stocks and crypto are in a bubble. They could get a rude awakening.
A new survey found that the majority of active traders are bullish, despite some thinking the market is in a bubble.MarketWatch - 13h -
League Of Legends Spin-Off 2XKO Won't Get A Big Playtest In March After All
Riot's League of Legends fighting game, 2XKO , won't receive a big March playtest as originally planned. Instead, it will receive a "much smaller one" while the team looks to "build out the ...GameSpot - 10h -
DOGE won't get broad access to IRS personal taxpayer info, agreement states
A member of the DOGE team assigned to work at the IRS will not be granted broad access to Americans' personal tax information, according to a memo obtained ABC News.ABC News - 7h -
Here's the Extent of the Fallout From Trump's HHS Purge
This is a MedPage Today story. Thousands of employees of federal health agencies have been let go in a chaotic and slow-rolling Trump administration purge over the holiday weekend. While the ...ABC News - 2d -
TikTok Taps Climeworks to Remove CO2 From the Atmosphere
The announcement comes as the Trump Administration has thrown emerging climate-related tech like direct air capture into flux.Inc. - 2d -
How to Bring a Zombie Unicorn Back From the Dead
A record-breaking 1,200 startups with a billion-dollar valuation have turned into dead weight.Inc. - 1d -
Trump admin removes migrants from Guantanamo Bay
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers have removed deported migrants from a facility on the U.S. military base in Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, where the Trump administration brought them as ...The Hill - 1d -
5 takeaways from Musk's CPAC talk
Elon Musk served as one of the main attractions at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on Thursday evening with a late-scheduled appearance that saw him wield a chainsaw and discuss ...The Hill - 1d -
Exclusive discounts from CBS Mornings Deals
On this edition of CBS Mornings Deals, we show you items that might just become essentials in your everyday life. Visit cbsdeals.com to take advantage of these exclusive deals today. CBS earns ...CBS News - 15h -
Lessons in foreign aid from a trip to Uganda
When President Trump and Elon Mask brought the shutters down on USAID, I was reminded of things I had seen and heard in Uganda last month while conducting development research there — things that ...The Hill - 11h -
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What we learned in Canada's 4 Nations Face-Off win, and what it means for the Olympics
The title game needed OT and Connor McDavid got the winner. Here are the keys to the contest, and a look ahead.ESPN - 1h -
My husband and I have been married for 18 years. We share a son — and my husband has a daughter. Why should they get an equal inheritance?
“This year she got married, and I was completely left out of any planning, bridal-shower and wedding activities.”MarketWatch - 4h -
The Auburn loss stung, but there's no time to dwell on it with what looms for No. 4 Alabama
Fourth-ranked Alabama's loss to rival Auburn marked the first of seven straight games against ranked teams to close the regular seasonABC News - 3d -
Our guide for what to see during Frieze Los Angeles
It's the sun in the middle of L.A. art week's solar system. Here are our favorite exhibitions and events happening at Frieze and beyond.Los Angeles Times - 3d -
Elon Musk’s DOGE Is Being Sued Under the Privacy Act: What to Know
At least eight ongoing lawsuits related to the so-called Department of Government Efficiency’s alleged access to sensitive data hinge on the Watergate-inspired Privacy Act of 1974. But it’s not ...Wired - 3d -
With ‘Paper Doll,’ Dylan Mulvaney Wrote the Book on Girlhood. Now What?
Her bubbly video diaries about her gender transition were once a study in oversharing. Now on the other side of a nationwide boycott, she sees the value in keeping some things to herself.The New York Times - 2d -
Trump Falsely Suggests Ukraine Is to Blame for the War: What to Know
A look at how the war in Ukraine began, the state of the peace talks and why the country isn’t holding elections.The New York Times - 2d -
Trump says Ukraine started the war that's killing its citizens. What are the facts?
President Donald Trump has blamed Ukraine for starting the war that has cost tens of thousands of Ukrainian livesABC News - 2d -
What Patriots' latest roster move says about team's power structure
The Patriots' release of Sione Takitaki offers a clue as to who's really in charge of personnel decisions in New England, says Phil Perry.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Why Traditional Annual Planning Doesn’t Work, and What Does
The first 90 days are crucial to regroup and get the annual plan off the ground.Inc. - 1d -
What to Know About the Saudi Crown Prince’s Role in Global Diplomacy
The kingdom’s de facto leader, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, was once shunned in diplomatic circles. Now he is playing an important role in negotiations over Gaza and Ukraine.The New York Times - 1d -
What We Know About the Secretive Migrant Mission at Guantánamo Bay
The Trump administration has said little about the Venezuelan men who were transferred from Texas to the U.S. military base in Cuba.The New York Times - 1d -
Weekly quiz: What did a kayaker notice when a whale swallowed him?
How much attention did you pay to what else has been going on in the world over the past seven days?BBC News - 1d -
'They had biggest moment of their careers stolen' - what next for Spain?
550 days after kissing Jenni Hermoso on the lips on the world's biggest stage, Luis Rubiales is found guilty of sexual assault. What happens now?BBC News - 1d -
What does DOGE's IRS shake-up mean for tax season?
DOGE wants access to filers’ data, and the commerce secretary says Trump wants to scrap the IRS. But filing a return remains mandatory — the earlier the better, tax advisers say.NBC News - 1d -
Here's what to know about DOGE's impact so far
Actions from the White House's Department of Government Efficiency, known as DOGE, have led to thousands of firings and more than a dozen lawsuits. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro ...CBS News - 1d -
What we know about the Zizians 'cult' linked to six deaths
A US border patrol agent and a landowner stabbed 50 times are among alleged victims of the group.BBC News - 1d -
Oscars 2025: best actor nominees – awards, interviews and what their chances are
What to know about the actors nominated for the Academy Awards’ biggest acting prize, along with the Guardian’s reviews and interviews. Full list of nominations Want more? Our guide to the ...The Guardian - 21h -
German elections: When are they, what’s being decided and how that will impact markets
The election for the 630-seat Bundestag is taking place on Sunday, Feb. 23. It’s happening seven months early after a snap election was agreed.MarketWatch - 22h -
What to know about the key laws being invoked in Trump legal challenges
Many of the dozens of lawsuits challenging the Trump administration's actions hinge on alleged violations of decades-old federal laws.CBS News - 19h -
What Do the Mass IRS Layoffs Mean for Your Business Tax Filings?
The IRS just laid off at least 6,000 employees, which could lead to slower processing times–or lax enforcement.Inc. - 19h
