February Amid Rising

Morning Report — Trump teases Ukraine deal amid Russia pivot

In today’s issue: Cracks are deepening in the rift between the United States and its European allies, as President Trump shakes up the global diplomatic order and the rest of the world scrambles ...

The Hill - 22h

Another restaurant chain to add egg surcharge at some locations amid shortage

With the nationwide egg shortage, Denny's said it will be adding a surcharge to every meal that includes eggs at some of its locations. The restaurant chain didn't say which of its 1,500 locations ...

CBS News - 19h

Nvidia to report earnings amid infrastructure spending, DeepSeek concerns

Nvidia reports fourth-quarter financial results on Wednesday after the bell.

CNBC - 18h

Apple shareholders vote against ending DEI program amid Trump crackdown

Vote vindicates tech company’s decision to uphold diversity initiatives as other firms give into pressure from president. Apple shareholders voted down an attempt to pressure the technology ...

The Guardian - 13h

Zelensky expected to visit White House amid push for minerals deal

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to visit the White House on Friday as Kyiv and the Trump administration work to finalize an agreement on critical minerals. President Trump told ...

The Hill - 12h

Nvidia to report earnings amid infrastructure spending, DeepSeek concerns

Nvidia is scheduled to report fourth-quarter financial results on Wednesday after the bell.

NBC News - 12h

Reporter's Notebook: Federal worker morale amid shrinking bureaucracy

To shrink the bureaucracy, act like the bureaucracy -- this appears to be the goal of Elon Musk's surprise email that asked federal workers "What did you do last week?" The approach may shrink the ...

CBS News - 8h

National parks cutting hours, services amid federal layoffs

National parks across the U.S. face service reductions and staffing shortages due to federal budget cuts

The Hill - 9h

Pope Francis has 'peaceful night' in hospital amid health battle

Pope Francis had another "peaceful night" at Rome's Gemelli hospital and was resting on Wednesday morning as he continues to receive treatment for double pneumonia, the Vatican said.

NBC News - 2h

Melting glaciers caused almost 2cm of sea level rise this century, study reveals

Decades-long research shows world’s glaciers collectively lost 6.542tn tonnes of ice between 2000 and 2023. Melting glaciers have caused almost 2cm of sea level rise this century alone, a ...

The Guardian - 6d

NFL projects salary cap between $277.5M and $281.5M in 2025, rising by as much as $26M

The NFL salary cap will be between $277.5 million and $281.5 million for the 2025 season, rising as much as $26 million from last year

ABC News - 6d

Lower mortgage rates may tempt home buyers. But these fast-rising phantom costs could sneak up on them.

Mortgage rates are down to a nearly three-month low. But if you’re thinking of buying a home, beware of these hidden costs.

MarketWatch - 4d

Minimum credit card payments are rising: How to tackle your card debt now

Struggling to pay more than the minimum on your credit card debt? These solutions could help.

CBS News - 4d

Kentucky death toll rises to 21 as Gov. Andy Beshear announces disaster declaration

The death toll from last week’s severe weather in Kentucky has risen to 21, Gov.

NBC News - 2d

Tomorrow's Top 25 Today: St. John's set to rise in college basketball rankings after statement win over UConn

Tennessee and Houston are in position to move up this week, while St. John's could challenge for a spot in the top five

CBS Sports - 2d

Smithfield Foods’ pork business set to rise as chicken and beef producers struggle: analyst

Smithfield Foods Inc. drew buy ratings from analysts at BofA Securities and UBS on Monday as the pork producer exited its quiet period after its initial public offering late last month.

MarketWatch - 1d

NBA rookie report: 5 promising first-year players on the rise, including Zach Edey

These 2024 first-round picks are showing long-term potential.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

‘Unqualified henchmen’: fears rise as Trump names far-right podcaster as FBI deputy director

Dan Bongino’s installation in high-ranking law enforcement role sparks concern in both Republicans and Democrats. Fears over the future direction of the FBI have intensified after Donald Trump ...

The Guardian - 1d

Fed’s Barkin says interest rates may have to rise to combat inflation headwinds

Barkin said he understands that the fight against inflation has been long, but that “it is critical that we remain steadfast.”

MarketWatch - 15h

Dynasty Fantasy Football Tight End Rankings 2025: Travis Kelce falls pre-draft, Jonnu Smith rises, mor

Updated Dynasty rankings for the tight end position

CBS Sports - 15h

Baby bump in South Korea as fertility rate rises for first time in 9 years

Surge in marriages after pandemic spurs hopes that country may have turned a corner

Financial Times - 2h

Mavericks vs. Pelicans odds, score prediction, time: 2025 NBA picks, February 21 best bets from proven model

SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA predictions for the New Orleans Pelicans vs. Dallas Mavericks on Friday

CBS Sports - 4d

Warriors vs. Kings prediction, odds, line, spread: 2025 NBA picks, February 21 best bets from simulation model

SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA best bets, predictions, and picks for the Golden State Warriors vs. Sacramento Kings game on Friday

CBS Sports - 4d

Nets vs. Wizards odds, score prediction, time: 2025 NBA picks, February 24 best bets from proven model

SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA predictions for the Washington Wizards vs. Brooklyn Nets on Monday

CBS Sports - 1d

Hornets vs. Kings odds, line, spread, start time: 2025 NBA picks, February 24 predictions from proven model

SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA picks for Charlotte Hornets vs. Sacramento Kings

CBS Sports - 1d

Thunder vs. Timberwolves odds, score prediction, time: 2025 NBA picks, February 24 best bets from proven model

SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA predictions for the Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday

CBS Sports - 1d

Redrafting 2023 NBA Draft: How lottery would look knowing what we know now as Amen Thompson rises, Scoot slips

These are the picks teams wish they made nearly two years ago

CBS Sports - 1d

Huawei's tri-foldable phone hits global markets in a show of defiance amid US curbs

Chinese tech giant Huawei has held a global launch for the industry’s first tri-foldable phone

ABC News - Feb. 18

G20 meeting of foreign ministers gets underway in South Africa amid tensions with US

Foreign ministers from G20 countries will meet in Johannesburg on Thursday, but U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will not attend amid diplomatic tensions between South Africa and the U.S. ...

ABC News - 6d

Amid Liam Payne death probe, singer's friend and two hotel workers cleared of charges

Argentine appeals court judges reversed the charges against Liam Payne's friend Roger Nores, whom prosecutors charged with manslaughter last year.

Los Angeles Times - 5d

Graham defends Senate budget resolution amid Trump opposition: 'Complete game changer'

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) defended the Senate's budget resolution, which rolled in during the wee hours of Friday morning and involves a two-track process instead of the one large spending bill ...

The Hill - 4d

Federal worker fired by Trump administration talks about losing her dream job amid major cuts

Katie Sandlin thought she landed her dream job at the NIH as an educator. She spent her life savings to move from Alabama to just outside Washington, D.C. After only a few weeks on the job, she was ...

CBS News - 4d