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Trump, Zelenskyy hold high-stakes summit amid tensions over peace talks with Putin

The two leaders are set to sign a deal giving U.S. access to Ukraine's minerals.

ABC News - 6h

Voting begins in high-stakes German election watched closely by Europe and US

Conservative Friedrich Merz is expected to win, but the far-right AfD is set for a strong second place.

BBC News - 5d

Jos Buttler admits stakes high for England and his captaincy against Afghanistan

Captain hopes to banish negative thoughts from side England look to get back on track after opening defeat Jos Buttler goes into the crunch match against Afghanistan in Lahore on Wednesday ...

The Guardian - 3d

Trump greets Zelensky at White House for high-stakes meeting

President Trump welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to the White House on Friday for a highly anticipated meeting amid Trump’s push to end the war in Ukraine. Trump shook hands with the ...

The Hill - 6h

With contract extension, Aaron Boone commits to two more seasons in the high-stakes, high-pressure role of Yankees manager

"I don’t like that we haven’t won a championship yet. That bothers me,” Boone told reporters Thursday in Florida.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 20

Dallas Cowboys 2025 NFL offseason, NFLPA report card: Micah Parsons' extension looms with high stakes

The Cowboys didn't work out deals with Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb last offseason until after training camp. They'd presumably like to settle Parsons' future sooner this offseason.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

German federal election 2025: what’s at stake?

Everything you need to know about the parties, policies and voting in Sunday’s polls

Financial Times - Feb. 21

What’s at Stake in the Ukraine-Trump Minerals Deal?

The country has a bounty of minerals and other natural resources, including gas and oil, but they may not be easy to extract.

The New York Times - 3d

What is at stake in the US-UK trade talks?

President Trump has raised the prospect of a deal that could help Britain avoid tariffs

Financial Times - 10h

Inside Ukraine's titanium mines as Trump seeks U.S. stake in mineral wealth

Former President Trump is pushing for a deal that would grant the U.S. a major stake in Ukraine's natural resources, including its vast titanium reserves, in exchange for post-war reconstruction. ...

CBS News - 7h

White House holds press briefing

Watch live coverage as White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt holds a press briefing.

NBC News - 3d

Trump holds first cabinet meeting

Watch live coverage as President Trump convenes the first cabinet meeting of his new administration, with Elon Musk expected to be in attendance.

NBC News - 2d

Trump and Zelenskyy hold press conference

Watch live coverage as President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hold a joint press conference at the White House.

NBC News - 9h

High Point hosts Kelly and Charleston Southern

Charleston Southern Buccaneers (10-18, 6-7 Big South) at High Point Panthers (23-5, 11-2 Big South) High Point, North Carolina; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Panthers -16.5; ...

ABC News - Feb. 19

China struggles to master high-end machine tools

Beijing’s push for self-reliance on strategically vital technology falls victim to incumbent competition and shifting priorities

Financial Times - 3d

Never a dull building: the highs — and lows — of Singapore’s skyline

The city-state is a lab for world-leading architects where even their less-successful experiments are at least intriguing

Financial Times - 3d

'Incredible' Jokic dishes career-high 19 assists

Denver's Nikola Jokic had a career-best 19 assists -- his 28th career game with at least 15 assists, the most by a non-guard in NBA history -- while adding 18 points and 9 rebounds as the Nuggets ...

ESPN - 3d

Tech regulation is a high-wire act for South Korea

Ensuring fair competition in the digital sphere risks antagonising the new US administration

Financial Times - 2d

Trump to hold meetings on Ukraine with French and British leaders

One day after an angry exchange between Presidents Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Zelenskyy met in Kyiv with Keith Kellogg, Mr. Trump's special envoy. A planned joint news ...

CBS News - Feb. 20

What Are Those Weird Devices Basketball Players Are Holding?

Palm-cooling devices—designed to help humans bounce back quickly from exertion and heat stress by chilling their palms—are showing up on sidelines, in training camps, and wherever the heat is on.

Wired - Feb. 21

Hamas releases six Israeli hostages as ceasefire holds

Six living hostages — including two who were held in Gaza for a decade — were released by Hamas Saturday.

CBS News - 6d

Trump holds press conference with French President Macron

Watch live coverage as President Trump and President Macron of France hold a joint press conference at the White House.

NBC News - 4d

Tuchel holds talks with White over England future

England head coach Thomas Tuchel holds talks with Arsenal defender Ben White ahead of naming his first squad next month.

BBC News - 3d

Johnson hopes to hold House budget vote this week

House Speaker Mike Johnson and Republicans are looking to vote this week on a budget resolution in-line with President Donald Trump’s agenda. NBC News’ Julie Tsirkin reports on how some GOP ...

NBC News - 3d

Trump approval rating holding at 44 percent: Survey

President Trump’s approval rating is holding firm at 44 percent after his first month back in the Oval Office, according to a survey released this week. The Reuters/Ipsos poll found that 44 percent ...

The Hill - 2d

In Trump’s Washington, a Moscow-Like Chill Takes Hold

A new administration’s efforts to pressure the news media, punish political opponents and tame the nation’s tycoons evoke the early days of President Vladimir V. Putin’s reign in Russia.

The New York Times - 1d

Trump's foreign aid freeze halted a crucial program fighting HIV in Africa. Here's what's at stake

The freeze on U.S. foreign aid ordered by President Donald Trump has effectively halted one of the world's most successful responses to a disease

ABC News - Feb. 19

GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen hikes his personal stake in Alibaba to $1 billion, WSJ says

Cohen's sizable stake in Alibaba is a bullish bet on China's economic growth in the long run, The Wall Street Journal said.

CNBC - Feb. 20

Let’s not leave the baby-making debate to Musk and Vance – the left has a stake in this too | Gaby Hinsliff

Rightwingers calling for higher birthrates may be disturbing, but having children is the ultimate gesture of confidence in the future for us all. Roses are red, violets are blue. Rightwing ...

The Guardian - Feb. 21

2025 Rebel Stakes predictions, odds, horses, contenders: Expert who nailed Breeders' Cup unveils picks

After hitting the exacta in the Breeders' Cup Classic, Michelle Yu offers her best bets for the Rebel Stakes 2025 at Oaklawn Park

CBS Sports - 5d

2025 San Felipe Stakes prediction, odds, horses: Surprising picks from expert who nailed Breeders' Cup

After hitting the exacta in the Breeders' Cup Classic, Michelle Yu offers her best bets for the San Felipe Stakes 2025 at Santa Anita Park featuring three Bob Baffert horses

CBS Sports - 5h

Fountain of Youth Stakes 2025 predictions, horses, odds, field: Surprising picks from top horse racing expert

SportsLine horse racing writer Gene Menez reveals his Fountain of Youth Stakes 2025 picks after evaluating the contenders

CBS Sports - 3h

How to watch Serie A on Paramount+: Inter and Napoli face off with first place in the Scudetto race at stake

The 2024-25 Serie A season is back and Paramount+ and CBS Sports Golazo Network has all the action

CBS Sports - 3h

Gotham Stakes 2025 predictions, horses, odds, field: Surprising picks from expert who nailed Breeders' Cup

SportsLine horse racing writer Gene Menez reveals his Gotham Stakes 2025 picks after evaluating the 2025 Gotham Stakes contenders at Aqueduct Racetrack

CBS Sports - 1h

Trump administration takes aim at $4B in funding for California high-speed rail

The Trump administration is investigating delays and cost overruns in California’s high-speed rail project

ABC News - Feb. 20

Why high-profile athletes are perfect targets for burglary gangs

Stars such as Patrick Mahomes and Joe Burrow have had their homes and private lives violated. But stopping home invasions can be difficult. As Joe Burrow led the Cincinnati Bengals to a 27-20 ...

The Guardian - Feb. 21