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Hamas' threat to delay the next release of Israeli hostages raises fears for Gaza ceasefire
Hamas’ threat to delay the next planned release of Israeli hostages from the Gaza Strip has jolted a fragile ceasefire that’s seen as having the potential to wind down the warABC News - 1h -
Israel's fatal shooting of a pregnant Palestinian woman raises fears in the West Bank
Palestinians say the fatal shooting of a pregnant 23-year-old in a refugee camp in the northern West Bank signals a worrying trend toward more lethal, warlike tactics by Israel in the occupied ...ABC News - 1h -
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Strong Storm Expected to Soak Southern California, Raising Fears of Mudslides
It could be the biggest storm the area has seen so far this winter.The New York Times - 2h -
Steel and Aluminum Tariffs May Raise US Manufacturing Costs
Duties of 25 percent on steel and aluminum will flow through to car buyers, beer drinkers, home builders, oil drillers and other users of metal goods.The New York Times - 2h -
Waterlily Raises $7 Million to Help Aging Americans Plan for Care
Most Americans are unprepared to cover long-term care. This startup’s AI model could change that.Inc. - 3h -
Haitian migrants share harrowing stories of abuse as Dominican Republic ramps up deportations
Dominican officials have been deporting at least 10,000 Haitian immigrants a week under a harsh new policy widely criticized by civil organizationsABC News - 7h -
Israeli Hostages’ Accounts of Abuse Raise Alarms for Remaining Captives
Freed hostages have told of starvation, and relatives of others held in Gaza say officials have relayed accounts of torture.The New York Times - 7h -
Rep. Nancy Mace details accusations of rape and sexual abuse in a speech from the House floor
Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., took to the House floor on Monday night to accuse four men — including her ex-fiancé — of rape, sex trafficking and other sex crimes against other female victims and ...NBC News - 8h -
Mace alleges sexual abuse, rape in stunning House floor speech
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) made a series of allegations of sexual abuse, rape and voyeurism perpetrated against herself and other women by a group of four men in a personal — and highly unusual — ...The Hill - 9h -
Former Treasury employee says DOGE access raises "real security questions"
Elon Musk's access to the Treasury's payment system is raising concerns about federal funding and personal data. Major Garrett speaks to a former Treasury employee about the role of the agency and ...CBS News - 12h -
Television Academy to raise AI with lawmakers: 'We want to focus on its ethical use'
Television Academy Chairman Cris Abrego and President Maury McIntyre hope to increase the organization's role advocating for its nearly 30,000 member during a trip to Washington.Los Angeles Times - 14h -
Super Bowl halftime performer who raised Sudanese-Palestinian flag will not face charges
A member of Kendrick Lamar's halftime show went off-script, holding up a flag representing Palestine and Sudan during Sunday's performance.Yahoo Sports - 16h -
US Funding Cuts Are Helping Criminals Get Away With Child Abuse and Human Trafficking
Services supporting victims of online child exploitation and trafficking around the world have faced USAID and State Department cuts—and children are suffering as a result, sources tell WIRED.Wired - 19h -
Hydratac raises $3M for ‘extremely realistic’ shooter game
Hydratac, with just seven people working on a next-generation "extremely realistic" shooter game, has raised $3 million.VentureBeat - 2h -
Phynd raises $10M for subscription-free smart TV cloud gaming platform
Phynd raised $10 million for its subscription-free smart TV cloud gaming platform. It comes from a man with an interesting pedigree.VentureBeat - 2h -
Steel and Aluminum Tariffs May Raise US Manufacturing Costs
Duties of 25 percent on steel and aluminum will flow through to car buyers, beer drinkers, home builders, oil drillers and other users of metal goods.The New York Times - 2h -
Church risks further crisis if it doesn't act, says ex-child abuse inquiry chair
The Church's national assembly is voting on options to radically change its safeguarding processes.BBC News - 5h -
Former Treasury employee says DOGE access raises "real security questions"
Elon Musk's access to the Treasury's payment system is raising concerns about federal funding and personal data. Major Garrett speaks to a former Treasury employee about the role of the agency and ...CBS News - 12h -
Care workers mistreated despite UK government efforts to tackle abuses
Unison survey shows more than a quarter of migrant staff were paid less than the statutory hourly minimumFinancial Times - 13h -
Collins, Britt raise concerns about NIH move to slash billions in research costs
Two Republican senators, including a reliable ally of President Trump, have raised concerns about the National Institutes of Health's (NIH) decision to cut billions of dollars of “indirect” costs ...The Hill - 15h -
Manchester theatre suspends Dolly Parton musical over homophobic abuse
Actor in Here You Come Again says cast left stage because ‘a woman was so disgusted there was a gay character’. A Dolly Parton-themed musical had to be suspended mid-show in Manchester because of ...The Guardian - 16h -
House Republicans could raise student loan bills to pay for Trump's tax cuts
As House Republicans look for ways to slash spending to fund President Donald Trump’s tax cuts, they’ve floated proposals that could raise federal student loan bills for millions of borrowers.NBC News - 16h -
Revelations of Israeli spyware abuse raise fears over possible use by Trump
After WhatsApp claimed 90 users were targeted last year, experts concerned over how US could use cyberweapons. Even as WhatsApp celebrated a major legal victory in December against NSO Group, the ...The Guardian - 17h -
Dead Astronauts raises over $4M in seed round to develop its first game
Dead Astronauts held an oversubscribed seed round to expand its nascent team and work on its first game inspired by the Nordic wilderness.VentureBeat - 17h -
To pay for Trump's tax cuts, House Republicans could raise student loan bills for millions of borrowers
As House Republicans look for ways to cut spending to fund President Trump's tax cuts, they've floated plans that may raise student loan bills for millions.CNBC - 18h -
Dolly Parton musical halted over 'homophobic abuse'
Actor Stevie Webb said he witnessed abuse "every week" during a run of musical Here You Come Again.BBC News - 18h -
Tech companies raise more than $27 million to build infrastructure for kids online safety
A group of leading major technology companies including OpenAI and Discord have raised more than $27 million for a new initiative focused on building open-source tools to boost online safety for ...The Hill - 19h -
30-year-old takes on loneliness crisis with a social networking app that's already raised $646,000
Nicola Gunby felt isolated when she moved to London — one of the biggest cities in the world. It led her to create a new social networking platform.CNBC - 1d -
France braces for trial of surgeon accused of sexually abusing hundreds of children
Joël Le Scouarnec has been charged with the rape or sexual assault of 299 patients from 1989 to 2014. The biggest child abuse trial in French history will open in Brittany this month amid anger ...The Guardian - 1d -
New Zealand raises ‘concern’ as Cook Islands prepares to sign China deal
Deputy PM says New Zealand hasn’t been adequately consulted on an agreement the Cook Islands leader is expected to sign in Beijing this week. A diplomatic row has erupted between two tight-knit ...The Guardian - 1d -
Musk Team’s Treasury Access Raises Security Fears, Despite Judge’s Ordered Halt
A judge ruled Saturday that the activities of Elon Musk’s government cost-cutting effort risk “the disclosure of sensitive and confidential information” and render them “more vulnerable than before ...The New York Times - 2d -
GOP gains in voter registration raise red flags for Democrats
Republican gains in voter registration are raising red flags for Democrats in key states, underscoring the inroads the GOP made across the country in 2024. Active registered Republicans now ...The Hill - 2d -
Temu and Shein Raised Prices, Removed Products as Trump’s China Tariffs Went Into Effect
Sellers and shoppers on the two sites say they saw items disappear and prices go up after President Donald Trump implemented tariffs on Chinese imports.Wired - 3d -
Anduril in talks to raise money at $28 billion valuation as defense-tech booms
Anduril has signed a term sheet to raise up to $2.5 billion at a valuation of $28 billion, according to sources close to the company.CNBC - 3d -
Ex-bishop admits sexually abusing boy
Anthony Pierce, who was bishop between 1999 and 2008, appeared in Swansea Crown Court.BBC News - 3d -
NWSL’s $5 million fund for players is a ‘necessary step toward accountability’ after abuse scandal
On Wednesday, a chapter of the National Women’s Soccer League’s past was finally closed as the league agreed to a historic settlement with the attorneys general of D.C., New York and Illinois over ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Oscars flashback: Raising a glass to 'Sideways'
20 years ago, the adapted screenplay winner got the prize ahead of 'Before Sunset,' 'Million Dollar Baby,' 'Finding Neverland' and 'The Motorcycle Diaries.'Los Angeles Times - 5d
