What we learned as Warriors miss Butler in streak snapping loss

US traders snap up aluminium ahead of Trump tariffs

Imports hit highest level since mid-2022 as premium over London price surges

Financial Times - Feb. 22

Ontario heads to polls for snap election in face of looming Trump tariffs

Premier Doug Ford called for the early vote, arguing he needs ‘strong mandate’ in case of US-Canada trade war. Voters in Canada ’s most populous province head to the polls on Thursday to elect a ...

The Guardian - 4d

Skype, Once Touted For Xbox, Gets Snapped Out Of Existence

Over a decade ago, Skype was one of the big features that Microsoft boasted about for Xbox One--which the company coined the "all in one experience." Today, Microsoft has announced plans to shut ...

GameSpot - 3d

Jerry Butler, Singer Known as the Iceman, Dies at 85

Known for his resounding baritone and his courtly manner, he briefly led the Impressions before beginning a successful solo career, recording hits like “Only the Strong Survive.”

The New York Times - Feb. 21

Butler earns 84-72 win against DePaul

Led by Pierre Brooks' 24 points, the Butler Bulldogs defeated the DePaul Blue Demons 84-72

ABC News - Feb. 22

Golden State Was a Mess. Jimmy Butler Changed Everything.

It’s clear that Butler’s presence has helped Stephen Curry and Draymond Green. But his impact goes far beyond aiding the Warriors’ superstars.

The New York Times - Feb. 24

Whole Hog Politics: Democrats learn the limits of resistance

On the menu: COVID-19 at root of Gen Z move to the right; Vivek readies battle for Ohio; Kemp brushes back Greene; A very big fish story It may be fitting that President Trump has been in a ...

The Hill - Feb. 21

Temple visits Charlotte, looks to stop road losing streak

Temple Owls (14-12, 6-7 AAC) at Charlotte 49ers (9-17, 2-11 AAC) Charlotte, North Carolina; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Owls -1.5; over/under is 149.5 BOTTOM LINE: Temple ...

ABC News - Feb. 19

Jaelin Kauf extends moguls win streak, takes World Cup lead

Jaelin Kauf win a fourth consecutive World Cup moguls event.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 21

Pistons beat Celtics by 20, run win streak to 8

The Pistons beat the Celtics 117-97 on Wednesday night in a matchup of two of the NBA's hottest teams.

ESPN - 4d

Pistons stomp Celtics for longest winning streak in over a decade

In its previous two seasons, Detroit won 31 games combined. On Wednesday, they won their 33rd game of the season.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

The US Congress is missing in action

Capitol Hill is so far providing no check on Donald Trump’s power grab

Financial Times - 1d

Curry makes history as Warriors beat Kings

Steph Curry becomes the first Golden State Warriors player in NBA history to reach 700 20-point career games after helping his side to a 132-108 win against the Sacramento Kings.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 22

Trump officials want to ban junk food from SNAP. Past efforts show it's not easy to do

A push to ban sugary drinks, candy and more from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program may soon get a boost from new Trump Administration officials

ABC News - Feb. 19

House Republicans representing large shares of Medicaid, SNAP beneficiaries face tough budget test

Some Republicans have raised concerns about potential cuts to anti-poverty programs that their constituents rely on as they search for ways to pay for Trump’s legislative agenda.

NBC News - Feb. 21

Tyler Herro scores 28 points as Heat beat Raptors 120-111 in overtime to snap 4-game skid

Tyler Herro scored 10 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter and overtime, Andrew Wiggins added 25 points and the Miami Heat snapped a four-game losing streak by beating the Toronto Raptors 120-111

ABC News - Feb. 21

Fears scores 27 as Oklahoma knocks off No. 21 Mississippi State 93-87 to snap a 5-game skid

Jeremiah Fears had 27 points and a career-high 10 assists, and Oklahoma defeated No. 21 Mississippi State 93-87 to snap a five-game losing skid and revive its NCAA Tournament hopes

ABC News - Feb. 22

3 observations after Quentin Grimes' career-high 44 points lead Sixers to skid-snapping win

Quentin Grimes dropped a career-high 44 points Saturday night and the Sixers earned a skid-snapping win over the Warriors.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Jerry Butler, R&B singer and early leader of the Impressions, dies at 85

After scoring hits including 'He Will Break Your Heart' and 'Make It Easy on Yourself,' the singer went on to a second life in Chicago politics.

Los Angeles Times - Feb. 21

Why Kerr doesn't like comparing Butler to Wiggins after trade

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr doesn't believe comparing Jimmy Butler and Andrew Wiggins is fair.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

The coffee business keeping NBA star Jimmy Butler busy off the court

Jimmy Butler's 14-year career with the NBA has brought him to some of the country's biggest cities. Now, he's heading to San Francisco as one of the newest members of the Golden State Warriors. But ...

CBS News - 2d

Dubs' Butler faces suit over unpaid rent, damages

Jimmy Butler has been sued for allegedly failing to pay $260,000 in rent and leaving behind more than $127,000 in damages related to a luxury home he leased in Miami.

ESPN - 21h

Singing Butler painter Jack Vettriano dies aged 73

The artist, best known for The Singing Butler, was found dead at his apartment in the south of France.

BBC News - 52m

Before Going to Tokyo, I Tried Learning Japanese With ChatGPT

WIRED tests the benefits and limitations of using generative AI, specifically ChatGPT’s Advanced Voice Mode, as a language tutor for travelers.

Wired - Feb. 19

Why Did It Take a Fire for the World to Learn of Altadena’s Black Arts Legacy?

As Frieze Los Angeles shines a spotlight on art in the city, one community, long facing institutional apathy, calls for marking its memories in the public mind.

The New York Times - Feb. 20

Man who bombed woman's home, plotted python attack learns fate

Stephen Glosser pleaded guilty to bombing a woman's home and conspiring to "release a large python into the victim's home to eat the victim's daughter," prosecutors say.

CBS News - Feb. 23

1 Small Change Will Help You Learn Better, According to a Psychology Professor

Entrepreneurs are lifelong learners by definition. There’s a simple way to improve comprehension. Not enough people use it.

Inc. - 3d

Five things we've learned ahead of Meghan's Netflix series

What can we expect from the new TV series from the Duchess of Sussex?

BBC News - 1h

Search continues for missing Durham runner

Jenny Hall, a keen long-distance runner, is described as 6ft (1.8m) tall with very long dark hair.

BBC News - Feb. 23

Cause of death of missing sisters was drowning

Henrietta and Eliza Huszti - both 32 and from a set of triplets - disappeared in Aberdeen in January.

BBC News - Feb. 24

From Miami's hot streak to Denver's turnaround: Top post-All-Star break runs

A strong run after the NBA All-Star break is not rare. Which team could be the next to make a push?

ESPN - Feb. 21

Luka Doncic dominates as Lakers' eight-game losing streak in Denver finally ends

Luka Doncic puts up his most complete game with the Lakers so far, finishing with 32 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists in a 123-100 win over the Nuggets.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 23

NC State stuns top-ranked Notre Dame, ending Fighting Irish's 19-game winning streak

The Wolfpack rallied in double overtime to spoil Notre Dame's perfect ACC record and upset the AP's No. 1 team for the first time since 1978.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 23

Home Depot earnings beat Wall Street estimates, as retailer breaks comparable sales losing streak

Home Depot narrowly beat fourth-quarter earnings estimates, but it gave lackluster sales guidance as high interest rates and home prices pose challenges.

CNBC - 6d