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Rediscovered, a young English novelist’s warning of the Nazi threat

Crooked Cross, Sally Carson’s ‘electrifying masterpiece’ from 1934, to be republished. Sally Carson was not an oracle or a prophet, just a young woman from Dorset, born in 1901. Yet she foresaw a ...

The Guardian - Feb. 8

An expecting mom's headache was an early warning of an alarming condition

Jennifer Tavares' pregnancy was going smoothly until a headache and swelling signaled she might have a dangerous condition.

CBS News - Feb. 8

European companies warn over Trump tariff uncertainty

Executives left guessing at scale and impact of any US levies on EU imports

Financial Times - Feb. 9

Why does the NFL have a 2-minute warning?

All NFL games have a two-minute warning — but what is it, and why does it exist?

The Hill - Feb. 10

Beware of ill-fitting menstrual cups, warn doctors

Doctors have reported a rare case where the use of a menstrual cup was linked to kidney problems.

BBC News - Feb. 11

Silicon Valley’s Macho Makeover Was a Warning, Not a Trend

A spate of tech-titan glow-ups has won plaudits from fashion pundits and trend-watchers, but everyone missed that they were dressing for the job they really wanted.

Wired - Feb. 11

Nations Denounce Trump Tariff on Metals and Warn of Retaliation

Canada, Mexico and European countries criticized President Trump’s levies on steel and aluminum with fears that they could ignite a global trade war.

The New York Times - Feb. 11

D.C. Plane Crash Happened After Years of Warnings

Concerns that a deadly collision could occur at Reagan National Airport had long been building. But attempts to draw attention to potentially dangerous conditions sometimes went unheeded.

The New York Times - 5d

National retailers warn of higher prices with reciprocal tariffs

The National Retail Federation (NRF) is warning that higher prices will soon hit Americans as President Trump signs off on reciprocal tariffs on foreign trading partners. “While we support the ...

The Hill - 5d

Cover up or pay a fine, Portugal's Albufeira warns

Wearing bikinis and going shirtless may soon be banned in the city, as it fights against badly behaved tourists.

BBC News - 4d

Bracing for a Shutdown Fight, Democrats Warn Their Votes Are Not a Given

As Democrats ponder how best to position themselves for a looming spending confrontation, they are finding novel ways to put Republicans on the spot.

The New York Times - 3d

Former government ethics director warns of corruption danger

Linsey Davis spoke with David Huitema, the former director of the U.S. Office of Government Ethics, two days after President Trump dismissed him from his role.

ABC News - 3d

US isolation threatens global democracy, warns Major

Sir John says US policy will embolden Russia and China, with gains since the fall of the Soviet Union being reversed.

BBC News - 2d

Kentucky flood warnings extended after deadly storm

Flash flooding warnings have been extended in Kentucky as the state remains on high alert after severe weather turned deadly. CBS News' Karen Hua reports.

CBS News - 1d

Egypt announces emergency Arab summit after Trump's Gaza plan infuriates key allies

Egypt has announced it will host an emergency Arab summit on Feb. 27 to discuss “new and dangerous developments” after U.S. President Donald Trump proposed to resettle Palestinians from the Gaza Strip

ABC News - Feb. 9

Kosovo PM looking for allies for new Cabinet after failing to win parliament majority

Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti’s leftwing party has won most seats in the weekend parliamentary election but was left without a majority in the house, forcing it to look for an ally to form the ...

ABC News - Feb. 10

NATO allies await US defense secretary's visit, the first by a member of the Trump administration

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will become on Wednesday the first member of the new Trump administration to visit NATO

ABC News - Feb. 11

Asus Charger Dock For ROG Ally, Steam Deck, And More Handhelds Is Only $30 This Week

Best Buy has brought back one of the most popular gaming accessory deals we saw last summer. The Asus ROG 65W Charger Dock is on sale for only $30 . Normally $65, the official Asus Charger Dock ...

GameSpot - Feb. 11

Most Europeans see Trump’s US as more a necessary partner than ally, poll finds

Findings of survey prompt call for more ‘realistic, transactional’ EU approach towards Washington. Europe live – latest updates Donald Trump’s return to the White House has led to a ...

The Guardian - 6d

A global corporate tax turf war between Trump, the GOP and U.S. allies is brewing

As President Trump threatens a wider trade war on EU and other allies, an obscure global tax battle could be one retaliatory result, and target U.S. business.

CNBC - 6d

Trump and allies ramp up attacks on judges, courts as agenda hits legal roadblocks

Trump and his allies are continuing to question judicial oversight of the executive branch, ramping up criticism of judges who've put some of his agenda on pause.

ABC News - 6d

Western allies and Arab countries gather in Paris to discuss Syria's future amid US aid freeze

Western allies and Arab countries are gathering in Paris for an international conference on Syria to discuss the country’s future after the fall of former Syrian president Bashar Assad and amid ...

ABC News - 5d

Vance to meet Zelenskyy amid push for NATO allies to step up defense spending

Vance is to meet with Zelenskyy amid concerns over U.S.-Russia talks to end the war in Ukraine.

CBS News - 4d

Russia's Putin could be NATO's 'Man of the Year' as he's strengthened the alliance, Trump ally says

Russian President Vladimir Putin has done more to strengthen and unite NATO that member states, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham told the Munich Security Conference.

CNBC - 3d

Starmer union ally joins opposition to rules barring citizenship for small boat refugees

Head of Unison Christina McAnea is one of 148 signatories of letter warning rules will ‘breed division and mistrust’. Keir Starmer’s most generous union backer has joined faith leaders to warn ...

The Guardian - 2d

Trump nominates ally who defended Jan. 6 rioters, DOGE efforts as top DC federal prosecutor

President Trump nominated Ed Martin — who defended Jan. 6 rioters and Elon Musk’s efforts with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) — to serve as the permanent U.S. attorney for D.C. ...

The Hill - 1d

European leaders gather for emergency meeting over fear Trump has isolated allies

French President Emmanuel Macron has called leaders from key European Union nations and the United Kingdom to his ornate Elysee Palace for an emergency meeting Monday

ABC News - 1d

A Trump peace plan for Ukraine?

Reports suggest a proposed US peace plan could be unveiled this week.

BBC News - Feb. 8

The Economic Consequences of the (Ukraine) Peace

With apologies to John Maynard Keynes

Financial Times - 5d

An overlap of convenience and betrayal in Ukraine

In this negotiation between Russia and the United States, Ukraine would play no role, not even that of an observer.

The Hill - 4d

Will Europe Send Troops to Ukraine?

Leaders have been meeting in Paris to discuss a peace deal.

BBC News - 1d

Bank of England Cuts Rates While Warning of Inflation and Trade War Risks

The central bank cut rates for the third time in about six months as it said economic growth had been weaker than expected.

The New York Times - Feb. 6

Europe’s Trump Playbook: Offer Carrots but Warn That You Have a Big Stick

The European Union’s so-called Trump task force spent 2024 preparing for a possible trade dispute. Specifics are secret, but guiding principles are becoming clear.

The New York Times - Feb. 7

Grenfell Tower Was a Death Trap. Some Wanted It to Stand as a Warning.

Britain’s government confirmed Friday that the tower block in London, where 72 people died, would be demolished, provoking a combination of anger and relief from survivors and bereaved families.