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Brit Awards: Five things to look out for in tonight's ceremony
The 2025 Brit Awards are upon us - so who will win, and who'll give the biggest performances?BBC News - 3d -
Joel Embiid instant reaction: The future looks bleak for the 76ers
Embiid is a big man who's turning 31, struggles to stay on the court and has a 3-year, $193 million extension he signed in September.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Women’s Tennis Has a New Look, but Can’t Shed Familiar Challenges
The WTA Tour is a trailblazer in women’s sports. Now it’s bidding to continue its surge.The New York Times - 2d -
Eye on America: Exclusive look inside the intense training of U.S. Marshals
In Pennsylvania, we get an exclusive look at how the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force trains to apprehend some of the country’s most wanted criminals. And in Texas, we learn how lawmakers and ...CBS News - 2d -
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Federal workers laid off by DOGE sound off as they look for new jobs
Federal workers, some of whom are veterans, were filled with despair and frustration as they searched for jobs after Donald Trump and Elon Musk's cuts to the workforce.ABC News - 2d -
Cuomo’s Foes Look to Renew Focus on Sexual Harassment Scandal
As Andrew M. Cuomo runs for mayor, political opponents are previewing attack lines regarding the harassment accusations that led to his resignation as governor.The New York Times - 2d -
China’s small exporters look for plan B as Trump quashes trade loophole
Tax exemption that provides crucial lifeline to thousands of businesses set to disappearFinancial Times - 2d -
WATCH: Interviews of this year's favorite celebrities looking to win an Oscar
ABC News’ Linsey Davis takes a look back at the interviews with a few of the nominees hoping to take home an Oscar Sunday night.ABC News - 1d -
Julianne Hough stuns on the Oscars red carpet in an ethereal, glam look
The dancer, singer and actress is glowing while reporting from the Oscars red carpet.ABC News - 1d -
Asylum cases in Europe fell 11% last year. Here's a look at the numbers
Over 1 million asylum applications were made in the European Union, Norway and Switzerland in 2024, according to the EU asylum agency's annual reportABC News - 21h -
What a Mikko Rantanen Trade to the Ducks Could Look Like
The NHL trade deadline is just under one week away, set for noon PST on Friday, March 7. The biggest story heading into this pivotal week of the season is the circumstances surrounding Mikko ...Yahoo Sports - 17h -
European Leaders Look for Allies to Secure Ukraine-Russia Peace Deal
European leaders met in London to formulate a plan to help end the war in Ukraine. But even potential peacekeepers face political and economic hurdles.The New York Times - 10h -
Red Carpet Looks From the Vanity Fair Oscars Party
Jeff Bezos, Zoe Saldaña, Lizzo and more stars were on their way into the Vanity Fair Oscars party.The New York Times - 12h -
Julia Fox and Others Try Nearly Nude Looks at Oscars and Vanity Fair
Julia Fox followed up Bianca Censori’s much-discussed Grammys moment with a sheer dress at Vanity Fair’s party. Others joined her in the less-is-more approach.The New York Times - 11h -
Vanity Fair Oscar Party 2025: All the looks from the red carpet
Stars arrived at the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party following the 2025 Oscars Sunday night.ABC News - 8h -
European Leaders Look for Allies to Secure Ukraine-Russia Peace Deal
European leaders met in London to form a plan to help end the war in Ukraine. But even potential peacekeepers face political and economic hurdles.The New York Times - 7h -
Senate negotiators look at dueling options to avert government shutdown
Top appropriators are still in search of a deal to fund the government with 10 days until a shutdown deadline, as talk in the Senate turn to two possibilities for stopgap spending bills. Senate ...The Hill - 4h -
A look at the historic mission to get private lunar lander on the moon
Over the weekend, a Texas aerospace company made the first fully successful landing on the moon by a private firm. Mark Strassmann looks at the mission behind the historic feat.CBS News - 3h -
SEC, Big Ten to push for seeding changes to 2025 College Football Playoff
The two leagues will push CFP executives to alter the seeding of the upcoming postseason, aligning the seeds based directly on the selection committee’s rankings.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 19 -
Thanks to Trump, Saudi Arabia Gets a Big Week in Diplomacy
Riyadh is hosting U.S., Russian and Arab officials for high-stakes talks on Ukraine and Gaza, more proof of its regional clout and warm relations with President Trump.The New York Times - Feb. 20 -
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Senate adopts fallback budget in case Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ falters
Now the onus is on House Republicans to build enough support to advance their own party-line plan, or face pressure to back the Senate’s slimmer vision.Politico - Feb. 20 -
Trump considers tariffs to counter digital services taxes on Big Tech
President orders probes into levies imposed by EU, UK and Turkey on US companiesFinancial Times - Feb. 22 -
Big Day for Crypto Goes South After Bybit Hack
Hours after Coinbase said the S.E.C. was dropping a lawsuit against it, another major cryptocurrency exchange reported a potentially record-setting theft.The New York Times - Feb. 22 -
Big Day for Crypto Goes South After Bybit Hack
Hours after Coinbase said the S.E.C. was dropping a lawsuit against it, another major cryptocurrency exchange reported a potentially record-setting theft.The New York Times - Feb. 22 -
Current and Former Yankees React to New Facial Hair Policy: ‘It’s a Big Deal’
“My initial reaction is I feel weird,” said New York catcher Austin Wells. “I don’t know how to go forward.”The New York Times - Feb. 22 -
Europe’s big carnivores are on the rise – but can we live with bears next door?
Numbers of animals once hunted as vermin are rising across the continent. But scientists worry about how we are going to get along with these predators. Europe’s carnivores have had a remarkable ...The Guardian - Feb. 23 -
Moore and Chalamet are winners in last big awards show before Oscars
Pope selection drama Conclave took the top prize at the Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles.BBC News - Feb. 24 -
Amundi CIO says Trump’s move to rein in regulators is a ‘big mistake’
Asset manager’s chief investment officer Vincent Mortier warns president is risking undermining trust in US economyFinancial Times - Feb. 24 -
The big idea: what do we really mean by free speech?
Social media bosses are suddenly all for it, but can we take their enthusiasm at face value?. Free speech is in permacrisis – or so some would have you believe. Complaints that freedom of speech is ...The Guardian - Feb. 24 -
Classic Nicktoons Rocket Power And Rugrats Are Getting Big Box Set Releases
Nickelodeon's late 90s and early 2000s era was largely defined by the animation studio Klasky Csupo, and now two of the studio's best shows, Rocket Power and Rugrats , are getting new DVD ...GameSpot - Feb. 24 -
ETFs that allow investors to make big bets on market moves are gaining in popularity
Leveraged ETFs amplify the daily returns of an index or stock using financial derivatives.CNBC - Feb. 24 -
All The Big Game Pass Announcements At ID@Xbox Showcase February 2025
With Balatro surprise-dropping on Game Pass today , Microsoft has also revealed some other games that'll be coming to Xbox within the next several months and even in 2026.. Some big games coming ...GameSpot - Feb. 24 -
Can Mike Johnson deliver Trump's "big beautiful bill"?
House Speaker Mike Johnson is working to build support for the Trump-endorsed budget proposal ahead of an expected floor vote this week. Senate Republicans passed their own budget plan Friday. ...CBS News - Feb. 24 -
Weather forecasting takes big step forward with Europe’s new AI system
Predictions for up to 15 days ahead expected to improve tracking of extreme eventsFinancial Times - Feb. 25 -
New plant species discovered at Big Bend National Park in Texas
The Wooly Devil, or Ovicula biradiata, was first spotted by botany volunteer Deb Manley and a park ranger in Big Bend National Park in Texas in March 2024.CBS News - Feb. 24 -
Wall Street and Silicon Valley Are Betting Big on Trump’s America
Citadel, JPMorgan and Apple are leaning into the president’s agenda.Inc. - 6d
