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Giving away Chagos Islands not in UK's interest, says Badenoch

The Conservative leader says she remains opposed to a deal, despite US President Donald Trump signalling support.

BBC News - 1d

The Art of the Sellout: Trump is giving away the store in Ukraine

If Trump were truly the master negotiator he claims to be, he would understand that you don’t start by announcing what you’re willing to concede for free.

The Hill - Feb. 21

From ‘The Art of the Deal’ to giving away Ukraine to Putin

As Ukraine is discovering to its cost, the president’s very notion of a “deal” can be hazy.

The Hill - 3d

Ex-Twins ML catcher denies giving away pitches

Derek Bender, the former Twins minor league catcher who is under investigation for telling opposing hitters what pitches were coming, denies the allegations.

ESPN - 3d

Trump 'inclined' to back UK's Chagos Islands deal

The UK has offered Trump an effective veto on the deal because of its implications for US security.

BBC News - 3d

Starmer to tell Trump that UK’s Chagos deal will avoid tensions with China

PM to claim if US rejects Mauritius’s claim to own the islands, Beijing will be drawn into the regional dispute. Keir Starmer is to urge Donald Trump to recognise that a US rejection of Mauritius’s ...

The Guardian - Feb. 21

Chagos deal will not go ahead if US rejects it, says Lammy

David Lammy says the UK "a shared military and intelligence interest" with the US in the territory.

BBC News - 5d

Donald Trump suggests he will back UK in Chagos Islands deal

‘I think we’ll be inclined to go along with your country,’ president says of plan to hand sovereignty to Mauritius. Starmer visits Trump – latest updates Donald Trump has strongly hinted that ...

The Guardian - 4d

Trump indicates he is ready to accept UK proposal for Chagos Islands deal

Remarks are a significant win for Sir Keir Starmer as he visits the White House for talks over Ukraine

Financial Times - 4d

Starmer’s Trump meeting ‘spectacular success’, says Streeting, as Tories dismiss president’s backing for Chagos deal – UK politics live

Health secretary hails talks over defence, security and trade as Badenoch says her party will continue to oppose Chagos deal. Anneliese Dodds , the international development minister, has quit her ...

The Guardian - 3d

Beloved game veteran Carter Lipscomb passes away

Carter Lipscomb, a game industry veteran with a big personality, has passed away.

VentureBeat - Feb. 20

Congressional Republicans start backing away from Musk

The tech mogul hinted he might wade into spending negotiations again ahead of the next government funding deadline.

Politico - 5d

Away from Man United, Antony enjoys renaissance

Real Betis loanee Antony is a man transformed, scoring goals and providing assists with ease.

ESPN - 5d

'Liverpool running away with title' - MOTD analysis

Match of the Day pundit Danny Murphy analyses Luis Diaz's performance in Liverpool's 2-0 win against Newcastle that helped the Reds continue their "relentless" march towards the Premier League title.

BBC News - 4d

Golfer shoos gator away with club at PGA National

An unusual player sauntered onto the green at the PGA National on Thursday afternoon, but a quick-thinking golfer shooed it away before it wreaked any havoc.

NBC News - 3d

The ‘S.N.L.’ Hosts Who Give 110%

A look back at the pro athletes who have tested their fortitude at 30 Rock. “Sometimes it’s a train wreck,” a producer said. Or an incredible surprise.

The New York Times - 1d

As Tourists Swarm Erupting Mount Etna, Italian Authorities Warn Them Away

“A lot of people are trying to get closer to admire this natural phenomenon,” a local mayor warned his community. “But it is extremely dangerous!”

The New York Times - Feb. 19

Watch: Tourists warned to stay away from Mount Etna lava

Italian authorities say people have been injured after venturing too close to the red-hot lava.

BBC News - Feb. 20

Listen: The Ukraine War - How Far Away Is A Peace Deal?

Newscast x Americast x Ukrainecast

BBC News - Feb. 21

Trump Appears to Back Away From His Gaza Plan

Earlier this month, the president said he favored taking control of Gaza and displacing the Palestinian population of the devastated seaside enclave. But Egypt and Jordan flatly rejected cooperating.

The New York Times - Feb. 21

USC flips four-star QB Jonas Williams away from Oregon

Rivals breaks down the huge flip to USC by four-star QB Jonas Williams.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 22

'Ripped away': Inside the Mavericks' struggle to manage the post-Luka trade backlash

Mavs fans remain outraged over the trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Lakers. And they're looking forward to April 9, when their adopted son returns to Dallas.

ESPN - Feb. 23

The Guardian view on AI and copyright: creativity should be cherished, not given away | Editorial

The government’s consultation was weighted towards big tech. Now is the time for a rethink. It’s a seductive promise: let our computers scrape the internet for ideas, images, forms of words, ...

The Guardian - Feb. 24

Cody Zeller reportedly to remain away from Rockets for remainder of season

Zeller has not played a minute this season for the Hawks or Rockets, he ended up in Houston on a salary dump trade.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Macron suggests Ukraine truce could be weeks away after talks with Trump

During a visit to the White House, the French leader said any peace deal must "not be a surrender of Ukraine".

BBC News - 6d

Elon Musk appears to be driving Europe away from Teslas

Overall EV sales in Europe surged 34% in January, while Tesla saw its sales across the continent plummet by a staggering 45%.

CBS News - 5d

Three Reasons Why ‘Anti-Perks’ Are Driving Away Talent

Perks that fail to deliver benefits to employees, drive great candidates away and create stress and disengagement in the workplace.

Inc. - 5d

Rubio: Ukraine rare earth minerals deal a 'tush push' away

Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday said President Trump is "very close" to making a deal to gain access to Ukraine's critical minerals as he pushes to end the war with Russia, referencing ...

The Hill - 5d

Trump's move away from Europe is a win for China, Western officials say

With American reliability in doubt, some European nations and other countries may seek alternative partners and markets, possibly in China, current and former Western diplomats say.

NBC News - 4d

Dozens of workers missing after avalanche sweeps away their camp

Officials in India say more than 40 construction workers are missing after an avalanche hit their camp in Uttarakhand state.

CBS News - 3d

Tea Leaves Can Steep Away Lead, Study Finds

Researchers found that compounds in black and green tea leaves acted like “little Velcro” hooks on lead molecules.

The New York Times - 3d

The N.H.L. Trade Deadline Is a Week Away. Here’s What Might Happen.

Our experts made a bold prediction for each team in the league. The results are enticing — and contradictory.

The New York Times - 2d

Murkowski rebukes Trump over Ukraine: ‘Walking away from our allies’

The Alaska senator’s statement was a rare note of dissent from a Republican.

Politico - 2d

Jeffries accuses Republicans of walking away from government funding talks

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) late Sunday accused Republicans of walking away from government funding talks ahead of a looming shutdown deadline. “The top Democrat on the ...

The Hill - 7h

Bernie Sanders Isn’t Giving Up His Fight

The senator worries that too many Democrats remain reluctant to shake up the system. But he does not regret defending Joseph R. Biden Jr. until the very end.