Why the Price of Gold Keeps Going Up

Windhorst claims Warriors ‘going against the grain' by adding Butler

ESPN analyst Brian Windhorst believes the Golden State Warriors deviated from NBA norms by trading for Jimmy Butler.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Review: Trauma haunts 'The Monkey,' but the film is more interested in going bananas

Directed by Osgood Perkins, who broke out with the ominous 'Longlegs,' his follow-up is jokier and less effective, piercing the jugular with splatter gags.

Los Angeles Times - 1d

Judge gives go-ahead for the Trump administration to gut USAID's workforce

A federal judge paved the way for the Trump administration to move forward with plans to remove thousands of U.S. Agency for International Development workers from their jobs.

NBC News - 23h

A train through Germany: is Europe’s powerhouse going off the rails?

In the run-up to Sunday’s crucial election, the Guardian took a long journey through Europe’s heartland to talk to voters. Creaking, overcrowded, neglected, Germany’s railways, once a source of ...

The Guardian - 17h

Are you not entertained? Man United go from ridiculous to sublime

Man United had no shots on goal and were terrible for 72 minutes vs. Everton, but they somehow salvaged a 2-2 draw, and a late VAR penalty overturn only added to the drama.

ESPN - 2h

Apple iPhone 16e (2025): Specs, Price, Release Date

The iPhone SE is no more. It’s now replaced by the iPhone 16e, which includes a price hike, Face ID, and USB-C.

Wired - 3d

Trump Moves to Cancel New York City’s Congestion Pricing

The move will halt the program that charges most drivers $9 to enter much of Manhattan.

Inc. - 3d

Apple Unveils Lower-Priced iPhone 16e With A.I. Features

The iPhone 16e is the first update to the company’s most affordable model since 2022, but carries a higher price tag of $599.

The New York Times - 3d

Netanyahu: Hamas will ‘pay the full price’ for not returning Shiri Bibas to Israel

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Hamas will “pay the full price” for not returning the body of Shiri Bibas to Israel. Netanyahu added that the body that was returned to Isreal was a ...

NBC News - 1d

PGA Tour 2K25 release dates, pricing and content for every edition

PGA Tour 2K25 releases on February 28, but fans can get early access by purchasing different editions.

ESPN - 1d

Israel warns Hamas will pay "full price" for handover of wrong remains

Hamas is under pressure from Israel and the U.S. at a crucial time for the Gaza ceasefire as it claims it could have misidentified a hostage's remains.

CBS News - 1d

Home sales drop sharply as prices hit an all-time high for January

The median price of a home sold in January was $396,900, up 4.8% from the year before and the highest price ever for the month of January.

CNBC - 1d

What Alphabet's plan to launch a lower-price YouTube product means for the stock

The emphasis on YouTube subscriptions is a key part of the Alphabet story as it diversifies the company away from advertising.

CNBC - 2h

ESPN Broke Up With MLB Because the Money Just Didn’t Add Up

The calculus behind ESPN’s decision to walk away from its longstanding partnership with Major League Baseball may have been a bit knottier than a simple cost-benefit analysis would otherwise ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Why Being Trustworthy Is a Leadership Hack That Drives Success

Leaders who cultivate trust can significantly reduce employee churn and improve organizational performance.

Inc. - 2d

Why Lewis Hamilton Feels Revitalized at Ferrari

So far, Formula 1’s biggest star seems full of new life at the sport’s most iconic team.

The New York Times - 1d

What is educational redlining and why is Trump against it?

Geographic assignment forces American families to “pay” for access to local public schools via their mortgages.

The Hill - 1d

Why 'Severance' would fall flat with the American workforce

While there’s no polling data asking about whether we’d be willing to become “severed,” don’t expect Americans to clamor for it any time soon.

The Hill - 1d

Ros Atkins on... why this week matters for Europe and the US

The BBC's Analysis editor takes a look back at this week - and what it tells us about how the US sees Europe.

BBC News - 1d

Why Republicans are at odds about how to fund the government

The Republican-controlled Senate adopted a $340 billion budget blueprint. Next week, the GOP-led House will advance its own proposal. There are some differences in strategy, and President Trump ...

CBS News - 21h

Why ‘Trump regime refugees’ are falling in love with Madrid

Americans are finding a haven in Spain where their spending power goes a long way

Financial Times - 17h

Why Is Chocolate So Expensive Right Now?

Rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and other climate impacts are throttling cocoa production and driving up chocolate prices.

Wired - 10h

Who Will Stand Up to Trump on Ukraine?

In their silence, Republicans are betraying the Ukrainians, national security and their own party’s values.

The New York Times - 8h

The Darwin-verse may be a maddening world for Slot but he needs to keep Núñez onside | Barney Ronay

Telling Núñez off in public feels unnecessary at this late stage, like shoehorning a needless car chase into a film’s third act. Stop getting Darwin Núñez wrong! At the very least, can we please ...

The Guardian - 1d

DOGE’s USDS Purge Included the Guy Who Keeps Veterans’ Data Safe Online

The cybersecurity lead for VA.gov was fired last week. He tells WIRED that the Veterans Affairs digital hub will be more vulnerable without someone in his role.

Wired - 1d

OpenAI CFO talks possibility of going public, says Musk bid isn't a distraction

The interview with finance chief Sarah Friar comes during a pivotal time, with the startup reportedly in talks to close a $40 billion investment from SoftBank.

CNBC - 2d

Lakers' LeBron James, Luka Dončić discuss crunch-time dynamic after Hornets loss: 'It will go both ways'

LeBron took the last shot on Wednesday night, as coach JJ Redick rode the hotter hand

CBS Sports - 2d

Huge cuts in National Institutes of Health research funding go before a federal judge

A court battle is set to resume over the Trump administration’s drastic cuts in medical research funding

ABC News - 1d

Huge cuts in National Institutes of Health research funding go before a federal judge

A court battle is set to resume over the Trump administration’s drastic cuts in medical research funding

ABC News - 1d

Where did the home buyers go? 7% mortgage rates sap any remaining energy from the housing market

Home buyers are still struggling with affordability, the National Association of Realtors said.

MarketWatch - 1d

New York Red Bulls go into win now mode and lean on experienced players as new MLS season kicks off

The Red Bulls made a surprise run to MLS Cup last season, losing to the LA Galaxy in the final

CBS Sports - 1d

'Ted Lasso' actor Cristo Fernández talks of going back 'home' in his new movie

Actor Cristo Fernández and fellow co-stars talk about the new movie “Las Tres Sisters,” about 3 sisters’ unlikely pilgrimage and road trip back to Mexico.

NBC News - 17h

‘It allowed us to survive, to not go mad’: the CIA book smuggling operation that helped bring down communism

From George Orwell to Hannah Arendt and John le Carré, thousands of blacklisted books flooded into Poland during the cold war, as publishers and printers risked their lives for literature. The ...

The Guardian - 13h

Bonus season: how does yours measure up?

Our annual survey of FT readers shows bonus payouts are on the rise, but so too are tax concerns and school fees

Financial Times - 1d

Here Are the Digital Clues to What Musk Is Really Up To

What will DOGE do with access to personal data on almost all Americans?

The New York Times - 1d

Bernie Sanders Isn’t Giving Up His Fight

The senator worries that too many Democrats remain reluctant to shake up the system. But he does not regret defending Joseph R. Biden Jr. until the very end.

The New York Times - 1d

Evening Report — Hegseth moves to shake up Pentagon

{beacon} Evening Report TRUMP FIRST 100 DAYS © Virginia Mayo, Associated Press Hegseth moves to shake up the Pentagon DEFENSE SECRETARY PETE HEGSETH is moving to overhaul the Pentagon through ...

The Hill - 1d

Trump Administration Shakes Up ICE Leadership

The leadership change comes as the president aims to make good on a promise of mass deportations and arrests of undocumented immigrants across the United States.

The New York Times - 23h

Trump fires top general in Pentagon shake-up

The new defence secretary earlier accused Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff CQ Brown of having a "woke" focus.

BBC News - 15h

Trump shakes up top military leadership

Late Friday night, President Trump fired General Charles "C.Q." Brown, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called for the firing last year due to Brown's ...

CBS News - 8h

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