What we know about the death of Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa

‘He let us hate him’: Gene Hackman had a rare power – he didn’t need to be liked | David Thomson

The former marine was able to plumb depths of nastiness that set him apart from other ‘hard men’ actors of his generation, such as Robert Duvall and Clint Eastwood. It’s the dog that gets me about ...

The Guardian - 7h

Taking out a HELOC this March? 3 things to know about the draw period

Before taking out a HELOC this March, be sure to first understand a few big things about the draw period.

CBS News - 2d

The 3 biggest things to know about a potential U.S.-Ukraine minerals deal

Ukraine’s trove of rare earths and other critical minerals is firmly in the spotlight ahead of a contentious deal that would include U.S. access to the war-torn nation’s valuable natural resources.

MarketWatch - 1d

Costco gold: Everything to know about buying the metal at the retail chain

Costco offers physical gold bars and coins, but weigh the pros and cons before buying from the retailer.

CBS News - 6h

Who is Friedrich Merz and what’s in his in-tray?

Former banker almost certain to be Germany’s next chancellor faces testing domestic political and economic landscape – and then there’s Donald Trump. German election – latest updates Friedrich ...

The Guardian - 5d

What Should Zegras' Punishment Be For His Hit On Rasmussen?

What goes around, comes around.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

What is Trump really thinking with his Ukraine policy?

President Trump's recent inflammatory rhetoric towards Ukraine is likely motivated by his desire to cultivate strategic unpredictability and his perception of Ukraine as a less important ...

The Hill - 2d

We need to talk about the F word (‘friction’ in enterprise, that is)

Only by bringing friction back into the conversation can we responsibly build out new technologies with growth potential and staying power.

VentureBeat - 6d

Elon Musk Is Focused on DOGE. What About Tesla?

Mr. Musk, one of President Trump’s main advisers, has not outlined a plan to reverse falling sales at the electric car company of which he is chief executive.

The New York Times - Feb. 20

What Musk’s Chain Saw at CPAC Was Really About

Waving a chain saw onstage at CPAC, Elon Musk showed how he has emulated a right-wing leader.

The New York Times - 6d

What Trump, Macron said about Ukraine's future

President Trump hosted French President Emmanuel Macron at the White House on Monday. During a joint news conference with Macron, Mr. Trump defended his talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, ...

CBS News - 3d

What Gettysburg teaches us about Ukraine and America

President Trump's comments about Ukraine remind us of the ideals enunciated by Abraham Lincoln in the Gettysburg Address, highlighting the global dimension of the struggle for freedom and democracy.

The Hill - 3d

What preseason in Bahrain will reveal about 2025

Testing has begun, but how can you make sense of the lap times posted in Bahrain?

ESPN - 2d

Steve Smith infidelity accusation goes viral as X user claims former NFL player had affair with his wife

Steve Smith had an interesting Saturday.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

DeSantis promotes his wife as next Florida governor and takes a shot at Trump's pick

As Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis approaches the end of his term in office, he’s talking up one potential heir to succeed him in 2026: his wife Casey DeSantis

ABC News - 4d

WATCH: Dad surprises his wife with huge sushi boat after she gives birth

We can’t think of a better way to celebrate.

ABC News - 4d

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 - Feb. 18

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 - Feb. 19

‘You know what? They quit!’ Resigning by proxy and the crisis of corporate Japan

Agencies that help dissatisfied employees make a clean break are putting pressure on companies and exposing a demographic problem

Financial Times - 6d

Stagflation is a new threat to the stock-market rally. What investors should know.

Worries about an unwelcome mix of inflation and stagnating economic growth are back, only this time such fears are becoming harder for investors to shake off.

MarketWatch - 4d

Do you need a measles booster shot? What to know as an outbreak spreads

A measles outbreak in the U.S. has grown to nearly 100 cases. Here's what to know about measles vaccines and those who may need a booster.

CBS News - 4d

Gold's industrial applications: What investors should know now

There are lots of industrial uses for gold, and that could have a positive impact on your gold investments.

CBS News - 2d

Influencers Call These Medical Tests Lifesaving. Here’s What You May Not Know.

New research examined nearly 1,000 posts on tests for fertility, testosterone levels and cancer risk.

The New York Times - 2d

Argentina’s Crypto Scandal Swindled Thousands. What Did Javier Milei Know?

A new cryptocurrency called $Libra bilked investors out of $250 million. It had been promoted by President Javier Milei.

The New York Times - 5h

We asked the people of Gaza how they saw their future – this is what we found | Nils Mallock

Support for Hamas is declining – no obvious alternative has emerged, but our poll shows there are reasons to be hopeful. Nils Mallock is research fellow at the XCEPT research group at King’s ...

The Guardian - Feb. 21

What are we to make of Trump’s Ukraine policy? | Matt Duss

In Trump’s jungle, the powerful make decisions the weak must simply accept – international law and human rights be damned. It’s been quite a week for US foreign policy. Following a phone call last ...

The Guardian - Feb. 21

What we learned as Warriors' balanced attack fuels rout over Kings

A balanced offensive attack fueled the Golden State Warriors' 132-108 rout over the Sacramento Kings on Friday night at Golden 1 Center.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 21

The big idea: what do we really mean by free speech?

Social media bosses are suddenly all for it, but can we take their enthusiasm at face value?. Free speech is in permacrisis – or so some would have you believe. Complaints that freedom of speech is ...

The Guardian - 4d

What did we learn from Ferguson's Rangers unveiling?

Barry Ferguson speaks about his expectations, coaching staff and route to the job at his first media conference as interim Rangers manager.

BBC News - 3d

What we learned as Warriors win fourth straight in rout of Hornets

The Golden State Warriors now have won four consecutive games for the first time since the third week of the 2024-25 NBA season after blowing out the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

What can we learn from this year’s anonymous Oscar ballots?

Will it be Anora or Conclave? Demi or Mikey? Brody or Chalamet? This year’s glut of secret ballots reveal who the winners might be. If you’re finding it harder than usual to get excited about the ...

The Guardian - 1d

What we heard Tuesday at the NFL combine: The best from coaches and GMs

Here are the latest updates from coaches and general managers speaking at the 2025 NFL combine.

ESPN - 1d

What we can still learn from the Reichstag fire

In the name of national security, which hadn’t actually been threatened, the German people surrendered their rights.

The Hill - 1d

What to make of the ABS challenge system: Is this something we want in MLB in the future?

Yahoo Sports' MLB writers offer their initial thoughts after seeing the ABS challenge system in action.

Yahoo Sports - 27m

Ex-wife denies she knew about 'pedocriminal' husband, her family beg to differ in French abuse trial

The ex-wife of a former surgeon at the center of France’s largest ever child sexual abuse case told a court Wednesday insisted she knew “nothing” of her husband’s near 30-year history of abusing ...

NBC News - 1d

‘I spent 12 hours a day for 16 months with Gene Hackman – but never met him’: The Conversation’s Walter Murch pays tribute

Murch was just a rookie when he was hired to edit Francis Ford Coppola’s follow-up to The Godfather, but studying Hackman taught him all he needed to know. I never formally met Gene Hackman. I ...

The Guardian - 6h

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