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Police could search homes for stolen phones without warrant under new law
The Crime and Policing Bill will give officers powers to make Britain's cities safer, the home secretary says.BBC News - Feb. 25 -
‘I don’t want it to die’: one man’s battle to save the last phone box in his village
In 1935, Derek Harris was born – and so was the K6 red phone box. Now, Harris is spending his 90th year ensuring this beloved local facility isn’t lost. The battleground at the heart of a struggle ...The Guardian - 6d -
One Tech Tip: Getting a lot of unwanted phone calls? Here are ways to stop them
Unwanted phone calls are out of controlABC News - 6d -
‘She’s still waiting by the phone’: My grandmother gave her life savings to a man she met online. What now?
“Up until the moment she was scammed, we considered her the wealthy one in our family.”MarketWatch - 4d -
Xiaomi launches $1,600 Samsung phone challenger as it rides 300% stock rally to record high
Xiaomi is continuing its push into higher end devices where it is trying to challenge market leader Samsung.CNBC - 3d -
Huawei charts cautious global comeback with ultra-expensive phones — but major challenges remain
Huawei has launched the Mate XS and Mate XT trifold outside of China as it charts a cautious path back into international markets.CNBC - 1d -
Smartphone startup Nothing tries to stir market out of 'sea of sameness' with $400 phone
Nothing's new Phone (3a) features different shapes and so-called "Glyph" lights on the back that light up to preset ringtones and notification sound effects.CNBC - 1d -
Oscars 2025's ratings get boost from people watching on their phones and computers
About 19.7 million people watched the 97th Academy Awards, a five-year high, according to Disney.NBC News - 20h -
Planes diverted as China conducts rare military drill near Australia
China's naval exercise in the Tasman Sea has put Australia and New Zealand on alert, with Canberra calling it "unusual".BBC News - Feb. 21 -
Reeling Texas Democrats Get a Rare Sight: Their National Chair
Though victory in the state feels farther away than ever, some Democrats, including their new leader, say Texas could still be a key part of their party’s future.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Video Shows a Rare ‘Doomsday’ Fish Off the Coast of Mexico
Oarfish are rarely documented by scientists, but one was seen this month by a group visiting a beach in Mexico.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
U.S., Ukraine discuss deal to exchange rare mineral rights in exchange for security
The U.S. and Ukraine are nearing a deal to exchange the rights to rare Ukrainian minerals to the U.S. in exchange for security guarantees to protect Ukraine from Russian aggression. It comes after ...NBC News - Feb. 23 -
Trump says Zelenskyy may visit D.C. to sign rare minerals deal
President Trump said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy could visit Washington, D.C., soon to sign a rare minerals deal between the U.S. and Ukraine. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio has more.CBS News - Feb. 25 -
Ukraine, U.S agree to framework for rare earth minerals deal, officials say
The agreement could be signed as early as Friday, Ukrainian officials say.CBS News - Feb. 25 -
Indian doctors remove teen's 'parasitic' twin in rare surgery
The 17-year-old had an additional set of limbs, buttocks and genitals that protruded from his abdomen.BBC News - Feb. 26 -
Ukraine says it is close to signing critical rare earth mineral deal with U.S.
Ukraine and the United States have prepared a draft agreement that would give Washington access to Kyiv’s rare-earth minerals in exchange for unspecified security guarantees, the Ukrainian ...NBC News - Feb. 26 -
Ukraine agrees to rare mineral deal with US for security guarantees
Ukraine has confirmed that its government will authorize a deal with the United States that they say would share revenue from some of Ukraine’s key mineral resources with the U.S. in exchange for ...NBC News - Feb. 26 -
What the U.S. and Ukraine May Gain From Trump’s Rare Earth Diplomacy
The White House and Ukraine struck a deal on strategic resources, a pact that speaks volumes about President Trump’s geopolitical strategy.The New York Times - Feb. 26 -
What we know about Trump's rare minerals deal with Ukraine's Zelenskyy
Ukraine and the U.S. may be close to agreeing on a rare minerals deal brokered by President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.CBS News - Feb. 26 -
Rubio: Ukraine rare earth minerals deal a 'tush push' away
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday said President Trump is "very close" to making a deal to gain access to Ukraine's critical minerals as he pushes to end the war with Russia, referencing ...The Hill - 6d -
U.S. could earn profits from Ukraine's rare minerals
A potential deal with Ukraine could bring in 50% of profits to America from rare minerals extracted by the U.S. ally. Iulia Joja, a senior fellow at the Middle East Institute, joins CBS News with ...CBS News - 6d -
Rare Protest at U.S. Embassy in Ukraine Reflects Fears Over Trump
The demonstration drew only a handful of people, but showed how some Ukrainians fear that Washington is drifting away from backing Ukraine now that President Trump is in power.The New York Times - 6d -
Why American Businesses Aren’t Raring to Get Back Into Russia
The White House promised “incredible opportunities” if Moscow ended the war in Ukraine. But Russia’s economy is struggling and the business environment is unpredictable.The New York Times - 6d -
LaVine becomes fastest Kings player to reach rare scoring feat
With his latest performance in Sacramento's win over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night, Zach LaVine became the fastest Kings player to reach a rare scoring milestone.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Metroid Prime Remastered For Switch Gets Rare Discount At Walmart
Metroid Prime Remastered $30 (was ...GameSpot - 5d -
Woman receives heart transplant after suffering rare condition post-childbirth
After suffering symptoms shortly after the birth of her child, doctors discovered Kristin King was suffering from peripartum cardiomyopathy, a rare condition that can happen in the last month of ...CBS News - 5d -
Mom receives heart transplant after suffering rare condition after childbirth
Kristin King underwent a heart transplant four months after her heart began to fail following childbirth.CBS News - 5d -
Planetary parade: Mercury falls into line for rare seven-planet alignment
The seven will appear to form a straight line in the night sky in display that won’t be seen again until 2040. Seven planets will appear to align in the night sky on the last day of February in ...The Guardian - 5d -
Watch: Rare planetary parade caught on camera by our expert stargazers
Three astronomers tell the BBC what planets are on display in the sky above the UK this week.BBC News - 4d -
A rare slip by genius Guardiola is the cause of Manchester City’s slump
After head coach’s failure to recognise the need to upgrade an ageing squad last summer, the FA Cup is their last hope. In Manchester City having only the FA Cup to chase we see the product of the ...The Guardian - 4d -
$2 bills: Why does the US still print the rarely-used currency?
You may have never even held a $2 bill in your hand — so why do we still have it?The Hill - 4d -
Zelenskyy says Ukraine is ready to sign rare minerals deal with U.S.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sunday that Ukraine is ready to sign a deal to grant the U.S. rights to rare Ukrainian minerals. It comes after he met with European leaders during a ...NBC News - 2d -
Zelenskyy says he's still ready to sign rare minerals deal with US
After the unprecedented and heated Oval Office clash between President Donald Trump and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday, negotiations stalled between the two countries on a deal that would ...NBC News - 2d -
Why a Rare Women’s Hockey Fight Happened and Forced a Rule Change
The first real punches in the Professional Women’s Hockey League were thrown on Feb. 20. They likely won’t be the last.The New York Times - 2d -
Killer whales amaze Seattle onlookers with rarely seen bird hunt
Gasps from dockside crowd watching Bigg’s orca pod in event described as ‘once-in-a-lifetime experience’. A pod of orcas swam close to shore and amazed onlookers in Seattle by treating the whale ...The Guardian - 1d -
Killer whales caught on video in rarely seen bird hunt off Seattle
One of the whales was seen grabbing a bird — a grebe — before pulling it underwater, prompting gasps from the crowd.CBS News - 1d -
WATCH: How to add joy to your life
Joy can improve your mental health, lower stress, and help you feel calm. ABC News' Jaclyn Lee breaks down the steps you can take to add joy to your life.ABC News - Feb. 18 -
Your Next Pet Could Be a Glowing Rabbit
Biohacker Josie Zyner’s new company, Los Angeles Project, is creating a new generation of gene-edited pets.Wired - Feb. 19
