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An American Teacher Went to Ukraine. Now He’s in a Russian Prison.
Stephen Hubbard was a wanderer. But when he moved to Ukraine, the war brought arrest, torture and imprisonment. He turns 73 this week.The New York Times - 3d -
Chiefs aim to make history in city where they won their 1st Super Bowl
The Kansas City Chiefs try to make history against the Philadelphia Eagles by winning a third consecutive Super Bowl, this time in the same city where they won their firstABC News - 3d -
MLB rumors: Dodgers, Dave Roberts talking contract extension, plus the most likely Padres trade candidate
Here's the latest MLB buzz with spring training camps set to open this weekCBS Sports - 3d -
When my daughter’s pregnancy was on the line, it felt like history was repeating itself…
Joanna Moorhead recalls her daughter’s difficult birth as she watches her go through the same thing 32 years later. It was a routine antenatal appointment with many weeks still to go until the ...The Guardian - 3d -
Trump’s Shameful Campaign Against Transgender Americans
Trump’s attacks on trans people are on the wrong side of history and humanity.The New York Times - 4d -
Forte has 14 in South Dakota's 75-74 win over Oral Roberts
Led by Chase Forte's 14 points, the South Dakota Coyotes defeated the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles 75-74ABC News - 4d -
Australia’s Tyler Wright makes surfing history with second Pipe Pro title
Two-time world champion defeats Simmers in women’s final Mamiya first surfer in 19 years to win successive Pipeline events Australia’s Tyler Wright has made surfing history, becoming the first ...The Guardian - 4d -
Rapper feud, Trump's history and Becks: Things to watch out for at Super Bowl 59
Will Kendrick Lamar use his half-time show to beef with Drake and will Taylor Swift also get a ring?BBC News - 4d -
Actor Tony Roberts dies due to lung cancer complications at 85
Actor Tony Roberts, a popular Broadway performer, died at home in New York City due to complications from lung cancer at 85. He was best known for his roles in six Woody Allen movies.CBS News - 4d -
Bird flu outbreak has Americans desperate for eggs
Bird flu is causing soaring egg prices that have American consumers stressed out, leading to a rush at stores and thefts. Ali Bauman has more details.CBS News - 4d -
Judge blocks Elon Musk's DOGE from accessing Americans' sensitive data
Elon Musk and his team of cost-cutters at the Department of Government Efficiency have found their next target, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. But security concerns about their actions - ...CBS News - 4d -
Alvaro Folgueiras scores 35, Robert Morris takes down Northern Kentucky 81-76
Led by Alvaro Folgueiras’ 35 points, the Robert Morris Colonials defeated the Northern Kentucky Norse 81-76ABC News - 4d -
While Trump is moving fast and breaking things, Americans wanting to escape should come to Australia | Julianne Schultz
There is a talent pool of brilliant people who should be invited to study here, to work in our hospitals, construction sites and research labs. Move fast and break things was Mark Zuckerberg’s ...The Guardian - 4d -
Opinion: Connor McDavid Is Poised To Become The First $20-Million Man In NHL History
Depending upon how much of the salary cap he's willing to take up, the Oilers' superstar can hit the mark, either in Edmonton or somewhere else. And if not McDavid, Cale Makar and Quinn Hughes are ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Bolton says DOGE cuts hurt ‘long-term American interests’
President Trump’s former national security adviser John Bolton said during an interview that some of the proposed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) cuts could hurt “long-term American ...The Hill - 4d -
Could an Eagles Super Bowl victory tank the stock market? History says yes, but logic says no
Philadelphia Super Bowl and World Series wins have historically coincided with stock market calamity. But these types of "fun" indicators aren't reliable.CNBC - 4d -
Super Bowl: If the Chiefs beat the Eagles, is this the greatest dynasty in NFL history?
Who has the edge in Sunday's Super Bowl? Let's break down the biggest matchups for Chiefs-Eagles from every angle.NBC News - 4d -
Super Bowl repeat or revenge? Whatever happens, history will be made
Patrick Mahomes can become the first quarterback to win four titles before turning 30 while Saquon Barkley has a shot at breaking the postseason rushing record. A spectre of inevitability hangs ...The Guardian - 5d -
Americans expected to place record $1.39bn in bets for Super Bowl LIX
The US sports betting industry has boomed since 2018 – with it brings a ‘dark side’ as gambling addiction also rises. More Americans than ever are expected to place bets on Sunday’s Super Bowl , ...The Guardian - 5d -
Breezy Johnson wins World Championships downhill, joins American legends
Breezy Johnson, who missed all of last season, became the fourth U.S. woman to win a world downhill title.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Tony Roberts, versatile actor and longtime Woody Allen sidekick, dies aged 85
Roberts had a long career on Broadway and in movies, and is most fondly remembered for playing Allen’s best friend in a string of successful films. Tony Roberts, a versatile, Tony Award-nominated ...The Guardian - 5d -
Chiefs eyeing history while Eagles want revenge - Super Bowl preview
Can the Kansas City Chiefs complete an unprecedented three-peat in Super Bowl 59 or will the Philadelphia Eagles gain revenge?BBC News - 5d -
Trump wants to wipe out Gaza’s history. Saving its mosques and churches would defy him | Raja Shehadeh
The US president’s real-estate fantasies rely on the erasure of Gaza’s people and culture. Now we must act to preserve them. It might already be too late to save the homes where many of the people ...The Guardian - 5d -
The real threat to American prosperity
Nobel-winning economist Daron Acemoglu on trade wars, tech industry hubris — and how loss of faith in US institutions could spiralFinancial Times - 5d -
Tony Roberts, a Nonchalant Pal in Woody Allen’s Films, Dies at 85
He had an acclaimed Broadway career in musicals and comedies, but moviegoers knew him mostly as the self-assured, easygoing friend of Mr. Allen’s insecure heroes.The New York Times - 5d -
Stage and film actor Tony Roberts, who often starred in Woody Allen movies, dies at 85
Tony Roberts, a versatile, Tony Award-nominated theater performer at home in both plays and musicals and who appeared in several Woody Allen movies — often as Allen’s best friend — has diedABC News - 5d -
New York leads multistate lawsuit to block DOGE from accessing Americans' personal data
New York Attorney General Letitia James and 18 other state attorneys general sued the Trump administration in an effort to stop Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency from accessing ...NBC News - 5d -
Transgender Americans sue over Trump passport policy
Seven transgender or non-binary Americans sued the Trump administration Friday over its new policy preventing people from obtaining passports with sex designations that match their gender ...The Hill - 5d -
Biggest Super Bowl turning point in each of the first 58: Patrick Mahomes looks to repeat history vs. Eagles
These plays largely determined the winner and loser of the first 58 Super BowlsCBS Sports - 5d -
Chappell Roan was one of the 25 million uninsured Americans — here’s why health coverage is still out of reach for some artists
Chappell Roan used her Grammy acceptance speech to call out record labels for not providing better protections for artists struggling to afford health care.CNBC - 5d -
Why Trump wants an American sovereign wealth fund
The US does not really need a state investment vehicle — it is one alreadyFinancial Times - 5d -
'This is a dream come true': Five unlikely Super Bowl heroes who made history on the biggest stage
We caught up with one-hit wonders and former teammates about the Super Bowl's most unlikely, historic performances.ESPN - 5d -
LeBron James becomes oldest player to score 40 points in NBA history, dropping 42 in Lakers' victory
Age is more than just a number to LeBron JamesABC News - 6d -
LeBron James becomes both oldest and youngest player to score 40 points in NBA history
That's one of the most LeBron James stats ever.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Denise Huskins, Aaron Quinn use their "American Nightmare" trauma to retrain law enforcement
Critics blame antiquated interrogation training for their "American Nightmare." Aaron and Denise (Huskins) Quinn take us through Aaron's own interrogation, revealing traditional interrogation ...CBS News - 6d -
No. 3 Notre Dame hands Stanford the worst loss in program history with 96-47 win
Hannah Hidalgo scored 24 points and No. 3 Notre Dame handed Stanford the worst defeat of its storied women’s basketball program.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Stephanie Venier wins Alpine worlds super-G; American Lauren Macuga ties for bronze
Lauren Macuga became the first American to win a medal in her first world championships race since 1993.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Brooklyn’s Outlandish Hosts Black History Month Hike
Outlandish, a hiking store and adventure group in Brooklyn, is one of several organizations on a mission to encourage Black people to spend time outdoors.The New York Times - Feb. 6
