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French far-right leader cancels CPAC speech over Steve Bannon’s ‘Nazi’ salute
National Rally’s Jordan Barella calls off address as Anti-Defamation League says it is concerned but ‘not surprised’. US politics – live updates The French far-right leader Jordan Bardella on ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Far-right French leader cancels CPAC speech, citing Bannon's 'gesture alluding to Nazi ideology'
The leader of a far-right political party in France said he would not address as planned the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) after Steve Bannon, a close ally to President Trump, ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
Lifelong New York civil rights advocate, NAACP leader Hazel Dukes dies at 92
She fought for voting rights, economic development, fair housing and education.ABC News - 4d -
Lifelong New York civil rights advocate and NAACP leader Hazel Dukes dies at 92
Hazel Dukes, the president of the New York State chapter of the NAACP and lifelong civil rights advocate, died Saturday at the age of 92.NBC News - 4d -
NBA front office rankings: Celtics, OKC at the top, Mavericks sink after Luka trade, but they're not No. 30
With a wild trade deadline in the rearview mirror, we divided the NBA's 30 front offices into 11 different tiersCBS Sports - Feb. 21 -
Sears scores 30 and No. 4 Alabama bounces back after 2 losses with 96-83 win over No. 17 Kentucky
Mark Sears scored 30 points and No. 4 Alabama came from behind for a 96-83 win over No. 17 KentuckyABC News - Feb. 22 -
TV viewers irate after ABC's Kentucky-Auburn broadcast goes out for more than 30 minutes
The broadcast cut out abruptly as Auburn's Johni Broome spun for a layup with just over 12 minutes to go in the second half.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
BP chief executive’s pay falls 30% after failing to meet key targets
Murray Auchincloss’s share awards drop sharply to £2.75mn, compared with £4.36mn in 2023Financial Times - 6h -
This Backyard Chemist Built a Natural Gum Brand Banking $2 Million in Monthly Revenue in Under a Year
With riveting TikTok videos and natural ingredients, this ex-chef is looking to disrupt the chewing-gum business.Inc. - Feb. 25 -
Over 1,000 women "lured to Spain" and sexually exploited, police say
The victims were also only allowed to go out for two hours per day and otherwise kept under video surveillance, police said.CBS News - Feb. 24 -
Ray Dalio warns U.S. could face a surprise debt-crisis ‘heart attack’ within three years
“When you reach the part of the cycle that you have to borrow money to pay debt service, and the holders of those bonds say it’s a risky situation — in the private debt market, we call that the ...MarketWatch - 3d -
Two business leaders in Turkey are questioned after they criticize the government
Prosecutors have questioned two Turkish business leaders after they delivered a scathing criticism of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s governmentABC News - Feb. 19 -
US envoy praises Zelenskyy after Trump's censure of the Ukrainian leader
President Donald Trump’s envoy to Ukraine and Russia says he's held “extensive and positive discussions” with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy about the three-year warABC News - Feb. 21 -
Israel Strikes Syria Hours After Country’s Leader Demands Withdrawal
The attacks in southern Syria are part of a new policy aimed at protecting what Israel calls its “security zone” in the region. Syria’s new government has condemned that policy.The New York Times - Feb. 26 -
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European leaders jump to Zelensky's defense after contentious meeting with Trump
European leaders jumped to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s defense after his contentious meeting with President Trump in Washington that started with a warm tone but derailed swiftly. The ...The Hill - 5d -
European Leaders Rally Around Zelensky After Explosive Meeting With Trump
The statements piled up on social media, offering words of encouragement to the Ukrainian leader and his people.The New York Times - 5d -
European leaders rally behind Zelenskyy after Oval Office blowup
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said it is important that his country's plight "is not forgotten" after an explosive Oval Office meeting with President Donald Trump and Vice President JD ...CBS News - 5d -
European leaders show support for Ukraine after contentious Oval Office meeting
European leaders say they're stepping up to bridge the gap between the United States and Ukraine, offering a series of ceasefire proposals and signaling an increase in military aid amid the ongoing ...CBS News - 3d -
NATO leaders hold emergency meeting after contentious Trump-Zelenskyy meeting
Two days after a calamitous White House meeting between President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer called an emergency meeting with his European NATO ...CBS News - 2d -
Ontario leader threatens to shut off power to US after tariffs on Canada
President Donald Trump's broad tariffs on imported goods from Mexico and Canada went into effect on Tuesday, along with increased duties on goods from China.ABC News - 1d -
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Germany to move toward 'independence' from US, new leader says
Friedrich Merz's CDU party emerged as the largest party in Germany's parliament, the Bundestag, earning 28.6% of the vote.ABC News - Feb. 24 -
EU leaders prepare 'concrete' measures on defense financing, sources say
The EU is expected to announce "concrete" measures on boosting defense financing this week, sources said, as Europe and the U.S. clash over support for Ukraine.CNBC - 3d -
Egypt says Arab leaders have endorsed a counterproposal to Trump's Gaza plan
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi says Arab leaders have endorsed Egypt's postwar plan for the Gaza Strip that would allow its roughly 2 million Palestinians to remain in the territoryABC News - 1d -
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Trump right to engage Putin on peace talks, says minister
Bridget Phillipson says the US thawing diplomatic ties with Putin "brought Russians to the table".BBC News - Feb. 23 -
UK may have to leave human rights treaty, says Badenoch
The Conservative leader says international agreements must not stop the UK acting in its national interest.BBC News - Feb. 25 -
Barbara Corcoran Says Now Is the Right Time to Buy a House
Home prices went up 4 percent last year, and the Shark Tank star predicts more increases this year.Inc. - Feb. 27 -
Toughen UK worker rights bill to curb ‘rogue employers’, MPs say
Recommendations by parliamentarians come as ministers consider amendments to flagship legislationFinancial Times - 3d -
Trump is tearing up the rights of women. The message from your sisters in the Arab world? Don’t give up: resistance works | Hibaaq Osman
The new administration threatens to undo decades of progress in America, but as North Africa and the Middle East have shown, there is power in female solidarity. . . From outside the US looking in, ...The Guardian - 1d -
Ranking women's college basketball's Coach of the Year candidates: Notre Dame's Niele Ivey leads stacked list
The race for Coach of the Year is as competitive as ever, but Ivey has the edge as March approachesCBS Sports - Feb. 21 -
The pill hasn’t been improved in years. No wonder women are giving up on it | Martha Gill
When contraception has stagnated for decades, it is hardly surprising it’s fallen victim to culture wars and a wellness cult. Something is changing when it comes to contraception. Lots of people ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
Texas is No. 1 in women’s AP Top 25 for the first time in 21 years; NC State climbs into top 10
The Longhorns moved atop the poll Monday after previous No. 1 Notre Dame lost in double overtime to North Carolina State. UCLA had been No. 1 the 12 prior weeks to the Irish.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 24 -
UConn women's basketball buy or sell: Is Sarah Strong Freshman of the Year? Can Azzi Fudd keep momentum going?
The Huskies can claim the Big East regular-season title with a win Thursday vs. CreightonCBS Sports - Feb. 27 -
Women scale peak, retrieve photos and bag of dad who died 40 years ago
Guillermo Vieiro was 44 when he died in 1985 while descending Argentina's Tupungato lava dome, one of the highest peaks in the Americas.CBS News - 5h -
Progressives struggle to stem bleeding after brutal year
Progressives are struggling with recruitment, morale and fundraising as they seek a path forward heading into next year’s midterm elections. While some on the left, such as Justice Democrats, have ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
Neighbours cancelled again, two years after revival
The series will finish at the end of 2025, after 40 years and more than 9,000 episodes.BBC News - Feb. 21 -
ESPN's 'Around the Horn' canceled after 23 years
“Around the Horn,” an ESPN sports discussion and debate show that has been a staple on the network for more than 23 years, will air its final episode on May 23.NBC News - 1d -
Bosa released after 9-year run with Chargers
The Chargers have released five-time Pro Bowler Joey Bosa, who had been with the team since it drafted him in 2016.ESPN - 1h
