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Hamas says no Gaza ceasefire talks unless Israel releases prisoners
Israel postponed the release of 600 Palestinians, accusing Hamas of "humiliating" hostage handovers.BBC News - 4d -
Saudi Arabia quietly steps up releases of political prisoners
Rights groups say conservative and liberal critics of the kingdom are among dozens freed in recent weeksFinancial Times - 3d -
Forgotten by the west, Syria’s IS prisons are under threat as militant group mobilises
Kurdish officials warn that Islamic State threat is greater than ever in the vacuum left from Syrian regime’s collapse. With each gust of wind came a wave of body odour, the stench of two-dozen men ...The Guardian - 3d -
Palestinian prisoners expected to be released as ceasefire deal impasse resolved
The delayed release of 600 Palestinian prisoners will reportedly go ahead when Hamas returns four Israeli hostages' bodies.BBC News - 2d -
MP Mike Amesbury has prison sentence suspended after appeal
Ex-Labour MP was originally jailed for 10 weeks for assaulting a man in the street. The former Labour MP Mike Amesbury has had his 10-week prison sentence for assault suspended for two years, after ...The Guardian - 1d -
A German court sentences 2 Afghans to prison for plotting to attack the Swedish parliament
A German court has sentenced two Afghan men to several years in prison for planning an attack on the Swedish parliament and killing lawmakers in response to the burning of copies of the QuranABC News - 1d -
Mexico sends cartel leader, other prisoners to U.S. to face charges
The Justice Department says the men taken into custody from Mexico "include leaders and managers of drug cartels recently designated as Foreign Terrorist Organizations."CBS News - 1d -
UK looks at Texas supermax prison for ideas to cut overcrowding
The government wants to adopt a scheme which encourages inmates to gain qualifications and take jobs.BBC News - 1d -
Wife of powerful cartel boss wanted by U.S. is released from prison
Rosalinda Gonzalez is married to Nemesio Oseguera, better known as "El Mencho," leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.CBS News - 11h -
Why are the Tate brothers in the US?
Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan have left Romania, where they were previously under a travel ban.BBC News - 1d -
A Thousand Blows review – the irresistible new boxing drama from the Peaky Blinders creator
Steven Knight’s latest series is a hugely fun journey into the murky world of Victorian bare-knuckle fighting. It’s a ripping yarn full of audacious dialogue. Some will come for the boxing. The ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Tens of thousands could be held in illegal scam compounds in Myanmar, Thai police general says
Head of anti-trafficking agency says dozens of Chinese criminal gangs were running the centres. Tens of thousands of people could be living inside illegal scam compounds in Myanmar that have ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Thousands attend funeral of late Hezbollah leader Nasrallah 5 months after his death
Tens of thousands of people have gathered in Beirut to attend the funeral of Hezbollah’s leader nearly five months after he was killed in an Israeli airstrike on a southern suburb of the capitalABC News - 5d -
How a low-profile federal board could host appeals for thousands of fired government workers
Thousands of federal workers fired in recent days by the Trump administration may be able to use an appeals process to get reinstated in their jobs — and potentially receive back pay.NBC News - 4d -
Wes Streeting to axe thousands of jobs at NHS England after ousting of chief executive
NHS staff fear power grab by health department as health secretary looks to shrink body due to ‘duplication’ of roles. Wes Streeting will axe thousands of jobs at NHS England after his ousting of ...The Guardian - 3d -
Christie's AI art auction draws big-money bids — and thousands of protests signatures
Christie's, known for selling fine art, luxury goods, and antiques — opened “Augmented Intelligence” on Feb. 20. The sale of AI art has raked in hundreds of thousands of dollars in bids.NBC News - 2d -
'It'll be a disaster': Uncertainty for thousands forced from West Bank camps by Israeli raids
Aid agencies say it is the largest forced displacement of Palestinians in the West Bank in decades.BBC News - 2d -
'I need help': Thousands stranded after release from Myanmar scam centres
The camps are unsanitary, food barely sufficient, and many of those being held are in poor health.BBC News - 2d -
Former foster child forced to use a trash bag now works to give real bags to thousands
Rob Scheer had to carry his belongings in a trash bag as a foster child, and was shocked to see his own children, who also came from the foster care system, face a similar ordeal decades later. ...CBS News - 1d -
Tens of thousands of Palestinians seek shelter after Israeli assaults across the West Bank
Nearly 40,000 Palestinians driven from their homes by Israel's month-long offensive in the West Bank have scattered across nearby villages and towns, trying to find shelterABC News - 21h -
As anger mounts over rail disaster in Greece, workers strike and thousands are expected to protest
Two years after Greece’s deadliest train crash, nationwide strikes and protests are marking the anniversaryABC News - 19h -
Social Security plans to axe thousands of workers nationwide. What could it mean for you?
“Significant” job cuts are coming for Social Security that will only make the program less efficient.MarketWatch - 10h -
Homeowners can get a tax break worth thousands of dollars—see if you're eligible
For a median-sized loan, some homeowners could claim over $20,000 in tax deductions when filing this year.CNBC - 11h -
Why has PKK leader called on group to dissolve – and why does it matter?
Abdullah Öcalan’s declaration paves way for end to 40-year conflict between militant Kurdish groups and Turkish state. Jailed Kurdish leader calls for PKK to disarm The jailed leader of the ...The Guardian - 1d -
Why the Texas measles outbreak was ‘inevitable’
An outbreak of measles is wreaking havoc in the South Plains region of Texas where nearly 60 children have been confirmed to be infected so far. Physicians in the state say the current situation ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
Profits, Not D.E.I., Are Why Companies Exist
An awkward truth has become evident in the first days of the Trump administration, as many firms mute their commitments to diversity and sustainability.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Prebiotic sodas: What are they, and why are they everywhere?
The prebiotic soda market has grown so much, even Coca-Cola is getting in on it.The Hill - 5d -
Why CFPB is being targeted by Trump
The fired head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said he sees the attack against the agency as "suspicious."CBS News - 5d -
Why The Associated Press is suing Trump
A federal judge denied an emergency motion to restore access for Associated Press reporters and photographers to White House events, pending a fuller briefing and another hearing before he rules. ...CBS News - 4d -
Why are all my cryptos down?
Stablecoin nationalism meets attention-economy fatigueFinancial Times - 3d -
Why Are Tech Titans Investing in Texas?
Apple is just the latest tech company to make big AI and infrastructure commitments in the Lone Star State.Inc. - 3d -
Why coffee is so expensive these days
The price of coffee is at a 50-year high and climate change and global demand may be to blame. Peter Goodman, a global economy reporter at The New York Times, joins CBS News with more.CBS News - 2d -
Why diversity and success are inextricably linked
Diversity is proven to improve decision-making, innovation, and profitability, making it a key factor for success in business and government, according to studies and research.The Hill - 2d -
Why Is Egg Shopping So Unpredictable?
Some stores have none, others plenty, at all kinds of prices. Chalk it up to the complexities of how a once-ubiquitous staple arrives on shelves.The New York Times - 2d -
Why are coffee prices soaring in the U.S.?
Consumers still coping with high food costs face scalding hot coffee prices, with retail costs up 75% in recent years.CBS News - 1d -
Murder charges announced in death of Robert Brooks, man beaten by New York prison officers
Murder charges have been announced in the death of Robert Brooks, a 43-year-old inmate who was beaten by guards at an upstate New York prison in December.NBC News - Feb. 20 -
Kennedy Center says J6 Prison Choir is not a 'confirmed event,' despite what Steve Bannon says
The Kennedy Center downplays CPAC comments from longtime Trump ally Steve Bannon that a choir composed of Jan. 6 rioters will perform at the Kennedy Center.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 21 -
Shiri Bibas remains identified as Israel and Hamas prepare for another hostage-prisoner swap
Gaza ceasefire deal still on track amid uproar over fate of two Israeli boys and initial false return of their mother’s body. The body of the Israeli hostage Shiri Bibas has been identified, ...The Guardian - 6d -
