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Bencic wins first WTA title since becoming mother
Switzerland's Belinda Bencic beats USA's Ashlyn Krueger in the Abu Dhabi Open final for her first WTA title since becoming a mother.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Schools on 4 Greek islands will stay shut next week as earthquakes continue
Schools on four Greek islands will remain closed through next week as earthquakes continue to rattle the regionABC News - 3d -
17 things Trump and his team did this week
In his third week back in office, Trump took action on issues from transgender competitors in women's sports to Gaza.BBC News - 3d -
War-torn Lebanon forms its first government in over 2 years
Lebanon’s new prime minister haa formed the country’s first full-fledged government since 2022ABC News - 3d -
JD Vance Aced His First Test. The Next One Will Be Tougher.
The vice president wrangled a few holdout senators. Now he’s faced with taming an unruly House.Politico - 3d -
This week, Trump shut down USAID. Here’s why China is cheering.
The U.S. decision to shut down USAID has been widely criticized as a strategic victory for China, allowing it to expand its economic and political dominance unchecked.The Hill - 3d -
Staff let go, map tool shut down in tumultuous week at EPA
EPA staffers have had to contend with dramatic shake-ups. About 1,100 employees were told they could be terminated, and then 168 staffers were put on leave.NBC News - 3d -
Lasers, ladders and a leap: Photos of the week
A selection of news photographs from around the world.BBC News - 3d -
Army considering changing name of Fort Liberty back to Fort Bragg
Army officials are considering changing the name of Fort Liberty in North Carolina back to Fort Bragg, according to two people familiar with the conversations.NBC News - 3d -
Trump Says He Will Announce Reciprocal Tariffs Next Week
The president said he planned to impose tariffs on countries that tax U.S. products. He also paused an action against China, allowing its low-cost products to again enter the U.S. tariff free.The New York Times - 3d -
Beauty stocks post major losses after a week of worrying results
Several beauty stocks tanked this week, as companies such as E.l.f. Beauty and Estee Lauder reported disappointing earnings and cut guidance.CNBC - 3d -
LiAngelo Ball to make first NBA All-Star appearance — as a singer
LiAngelo Ball is giving this music thing a try.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Dominant First OHL Season Suggests Sky Is The Limit For Washington Capitals' Prospect
Belarussian forward Ilya Protas is flying high as a member of the Windsor Spitfires.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
2-year Treasury yield ends at highest in 2 weeks after jobs-data revisions
Yields on U.S. government debt jumped on Friday, but finished mixed for the week, after January’s nonfarm-payrolls data included upward revisions for prior months that revealed the labor market was ...MarketWatch - 3d -
Republicans eye dueling budget votes next week as Mike Johnson faces pressure to act
House Speaker Mike Johnson is eying a committee vote next week to kickstart a massive multi-trillion-dollar package to advance President Donald Trump’s legislative agenda.NBC News - 4d -
Here are some of this week’s biggest stock winners and losers in the portfolio
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.CNBC - 4d -
Bencic reaches first Tour final since maternity leave
Belinda Bencic reaches her first WTA Tour final since returning from maternity leave with a surprise win over Elena Rybakina at the Abu Dhabi Open.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Here’s how Democrats should fight back against Trump | Margaret Sullivan
Democrats in a new generation are punching back hard. And, in so doing, showing their colleagues how to overcome their reputation for dithering. It’s easy to be disgusted with the Democratic party ...The Guardian - 4d -
Brooklyn Museum Will Lay Off Employees and Scale Back Exhibitions
The museum, which faces a projected $10 million deficit, said it planned to cut more than a tenth of its employees and mount fewer exhibitions.The New York Times - 4d -
Josh Allen Named N.F.L. Most Valuable Player for First Time in Career
The Bills star is just the second quarterback to win the award without being named a first-team Associated Press All-Pro that season, joining John Elway.The New York Times - 4d -
Steelers to host international game in Dublin, marking first NFL game in Ireland
Although Ireland has hosted a number of college football games, the trip to Dublin will be a first for the pros.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
We go back to where it all began - Brexitcast
Adam, Laura, Chris and Faisal bring back Brexitcast for a night in the BBC Radio Theatre.BBC News - 4d -
Elon Musk’s journey from climate champion to backing EV-bashing Trump
Musk believes Tesla’s rivals are more vulnerable to Trump’s moves against electric vehicles. Donald Trump ’s attempts to slash incentives for electric cars would cause sales of the vehicles to ...The Guardian - 4d -
Eli Manning isn't elected to Pro Football Hall of Fame on first ballot
Eli Manning won two Super Bowls but isn't in the Hall of Fame yet.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
E3’s Organizers Are Back With a New Event. This Time, Doctors Are Invited Too
The days of trailers and demos are done as the ESA broadens its horizons. The newly minted “iicon” conference will bring together the many industries impacted by video games, from Hollywood to ...Wired - 4d -
The 33 Best Movies on Hulu This Week (February 2025)
A Real Pain, Arcadian, and Nightbitch are just a few of the movies you need to watch on Hulu right now.Wired - 5d -
Federal Employees Push Back on Trump’s Job Slashing Drive
Civil servants, officials, and outside groups are challenging Trump’s frenzied orders to slash federal agencies and headcounts, often denouncing them as illegal.Inc. - 5d -
Reports: Raiders hire running backs coach, receivers coach
The Raiders have added some more offensive coaches to fill out Pete Carroll's first staff in Las Vegas.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
A Hollywood insider has written her first novel — and Darren Star is adapting it
Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas revisits the world of 1980s talent agencies in her debut novel, 'Climbing in Heels,' which onetime colleague Darren Star has signed on to adapt.Los Angeles Times - 5d -
Iran inaugurates its first drone-carrier warship
Iran has inaugurated its first drone-carrier warship, saying the vessel is capable of operating in oceans far from its mainlandABC News - 5d -
The Fashion Week Trend of the Season That’s Already Clear
And everything else you need to know about New York, Milan and Paris fashion weeks, including the major designer debuts and the party of the month.The New York Times - 5d
