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Hundreds of Civilians in Syria Take Shelter at Russian Air Base

Footage and satellite images reviewed by The Times show civilians in the compound. Thousands have fled violent unrest in the country’s coastal region.

The New York Times - 2d

Trump doubles tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum; floats 51st state again

Trump adds another 25% to tariff on Canadian steel and aluminum as the trade war between the countries continues to escalate.

ABC News - 1d

Tariffs could impact longstanding electricity trade between US and Canada

The tariffs the Trump administration is imposing on Canada could disrupt the longstanding trade of electricity between the two countries.

ABC News - 1d

Education Department guts its workforce as it looks to wind down agency

Around 3,000 people work in the department's Washington headquarters, and roughly 1,000 are staffed in 10 regional offices across the country.

NBC News - 1d

Rory McIlroy pushes for more international focus: 'Golf isn't just played in America'

Ahead of The Players, McIlroy endorsed the best stars playing in more tournaments in more countries.

Yahoo Sports - 23h

Ronaldo quits Brazil federation presidency race

Brazil legend Ronaldo pulls out of the the race to be president of the country's football association after finding "closed doors" to his candidacy .

Yahoo Sports - 20h

Trump’s Losses Raise a Question: Should One Judge Set National Policy?

Trial-court judges continue to block the president’s agenda with injunctions that apply across the country. Some conservatives want to limit that power.

The New York Times - 19h

L.A. Opera's silly 'Così fan Tutte' saved by the singing

L.A. Opera sets 'Così fan Tutte,' Mozart's sophisticated study of love and constancy, in a swanky American country club.

Los Angeles Times - 20h

'Upsetting': Civil servants across the US part of Department of Education's layoffs

The Department of Education's mass layoffs on Tuesday affected some 1,315 employees -- including civil servants around the country.

ABC News - 18h

New Zealand pitches itself as ‘safe harbour’ for foreign investments

PM Christopher Luxon looks to put country ‘squarely on the map’ after Jacinda Ardern era

Financial Times - 13h

What if Ukraine decides to fight on without America?

Although Kyiv has agreed to a potential ceasefire, most people in the country expect the war to continue and retain the will to keep battling

Financial Times - 8h

Why Trump wants to bring aluminum production back to the U.S.

Aluminum is a "critical mineral" in the U.S. but the metal is largely produced in other countries, raising security concerns within the Trump administration.

CNBC - 1h

Syria shows dangerous signs of Iraq’s post-Saddam chaos

Democracy and peace are not guaranteed when a dictator falls — sometimes, a country’s fate turns uglier and messier.

The Hill - 1h

Fed chief Jay Powell plays down growth worries after jobs report disappoints

Chair says US central bank in no ‘hurry’ to cut interest rates at end of turbulent week for Wall Street

Financial Times - 5d

2025 NFL free agency: Chiefs re-signing Marquise 'Hollywood' Brown on one-year, $11M deal, per report

Brown signed a one-year deal with K.C. last offseason

CBS Sports - 4d

Bills sign DE Greg Rousseau to four-year extension worth reported $80M with $54M guaranteed

Rousseau, who is now with the Bills through the 2029 season, 'couldn't be any happier'

CBS Sports - 4d

Texas measles outbreak grows to nearly 200 cases; neighboring state reports dozens of illnesses

Officials in Texas said most of the state's cases were among patients who were not vaccinated.

The Hill - 4d

Saints, Derek Carr alter contract, signaling QB will remain in New Orleans in 2025, per report

Carr, who will get all his $40M owed in 2025, is reportedly converting most of his salary into a signing bonus

CBS Sports - 4d

Knicks plan to sign veteran forward P.J. Tucker to 10-day contract, per report

Tucker has not appeared in a game this season

CBS Sports - 4d

Officials say heavy rains in Argentina kill at least 16 as dozens reported missing

Yahoo News - 3d

Chiefs re-sign Nick Bolton to three-year, $45M contract with $30M guaranteed, per report

Kansas City keeps a key component of Steve Spagnuolo's defense around

CBS Sports - 3d

2025 NFL free agency: Lions plan to release pass rusher Za'Darius Smith, per report

Smith had nine sacks last season

CBS Sports - 3d

LeBron James injury update: Lakers star expected to miss at least 1-2 weeks with groin strain, per report

James left Saturday's loss in the fourth quarter and did not return

CBS Sports - 3d

Aaron Jones to re-sign with Vikings on a two-year, $20 million deal, per report

Jones was one of the NFL's top free agent pickups last year

CBS Sports - 3d

Patriots to sign Harold Landry to three-year, $43.5 million deal, per report

Landry reunites with Vrabel in New England

CBS Sports - 3d

NFL roundup: Bills give Allen reported $330m extension as Steelers trade for DK Metcalf

Buffalo quarterback rewarded for MVP season Pittsburgh make move for Seattle receiver Davante Adams agrees to deal with Rams Garrett agrees new deal to stay with Browns NFL MVP Josh Allen ...

The Guardian - 3d

Seahawks to trade DK Metcalf to Steelers for 2025 second-round pick, WR to sign $150M deal, per reports

Pittsburgh finally got its coveted receiver

CBS Sports - 3d

Bills' Josh Allen signs record-breaking contract that includes $250 million guaranteed, per report

The league's MVP has hit the jackpot

CBS Sports - 3d

Bills QB Josh Allen gets new deal with reported record $250 million guaranteed

NFL MVP Josh Allen was rewarded Sunday with a contract extension that is reportedly worth $330 million, which would make him among the league’s highest-paid players.

NBC News - 3d