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Winter storms threaten snow, extreme cold and travel warnings across the U.S.
Heavy snow, freezing rain and temperatures as much as 35 degrees below seasonal averages are set to hit large parts of the continental United States as a string of storms confirm that winter is far ...NBC News - 1h -
North Korea issues warning after U.S. sub docks in South Korea
The nuclear-powered USS Alexandria is a 360-foot fast-attack submarine equipped with Tomahawk missiles and MK48 torpedoes.CBS News - 1h -
Author warns of artificial intelligence without guardrails in new book
This week marks 29 years since an epic man versus machine battle. It's when IBM's supercomputer, Deep Blue, beat Garry Kasparov, the world's best chess player, in 37 moves. Kasparov eventually ...CBS News - 12h -
U.N. Suspends Humanitarian Work in Yemeni Area Over Houthi Hold More Staff
The total employees arrested since 2021 has risen to 24, a U.N. spokesman said. The Iran-backed Houthis have held them on murky charges of espionage and foreign intervention.The New York Times - 14h -
Trump, Musk actions put America at risk of 'a form of default,' former Treasury chiefs warn
Elon Musk and his DOGE team are tasked by President Donald Trump to find government spending inefficiency and cut federal spending.CNBC - 19h -
UN suspends its humanitarian work in Houthi rebels' stronghold in Yemen after more staff abductions
The United Nations says it has suspended its humanitarian operations in the stronghold of Yemen’s Houthi rebels after they detained eight more U.N. staffersABC News - 19h -
Ochocinco issues Deebo ominous warning after 49ers trade request
Retired NFL star Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson issued a warning to fellow wide receiver Deebo Samuel after the six-year 49ers veteran reportedly requested a trade out of San Francisco on Super Bowl Sunday.Yahoo Sports - 20h -
Trump tariffs are 'punitive,' former U.S. ambassador to Singapore says, warns of U.S. job losses
Lavin said that "we're in for a bit of bad news in the near term," adding that the tariffs will also hurt the auto industry in the U.S.CNBC - 8h -
Beware of ill-fitting menstrual cups, warn doctors
Doctors have reported a rare case where the use of a menstrual cup was linked to kidney problems.BBC News - 12h -
Trump warns ‘all’ Israeli hostages must be released by Saturday
US president says ‘all hell’ will break out if his deadline is not metFinancial Times - 13h -
Trump warns of ending Israel-Hamas ceasefire if all hostages aren't returned
President Trump on Monday suggested he might end a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas if all hostages being held in Gaza are not released by the end of the week, warning that if the deal ...The Hill - 13h -
Schumer warns of 'Trump shutdown,' lays out 4-pronged plan for Democrats
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) in a letter to colleagues Monday warned of the possibility of a “Trump shutdown” and reminded fellow senators that Democrats have the power to make or ...The Hill - 20h -
Investors warn BP will face radical changes after Elliott takes stake
Activist could push for board changes, a New York listing and sale of assets, say shareholdersFinancial Times - 21h -
Black educators warn of what is lost if Education Department is shuttered
Black educators are sounding the alarm as President Trump ramps up talk of eliminating the Department of Education. Trump, who has long called for the Education Department to be shut down, said in ...The Hill - 1d -
BMW bets on petrol cars as it warns of US ‘rollercoaster’ EV transition
German luxury-car maker to continue investing in combustion engine and hybrid technology alongside full EVsFinancial Times - 1d -
EU watchdog warns of resistance to Brussels’ bid to slash red tape
Esma chair says national pushback to harmonising rules risks undermining its push to become a European SECFinancial Times - 1d -
Famine mostly averted but is a danger again if Gaza ceasefire collapses, UN humanitarian chief says
The United Nations humanitarian chief says famine has been mostly averted in Gaza as a surge of aid enters the territory during a fragile ceasefire, but he warns the threat could return quickly if ...ABC News - 1d -
Why does the NFL have a 2-minute warning?
All NFL games have a two-minute warning — but what is it, and why does it exist?The Hill - 1d -
Legal experts warn of 'constitutional crisis' as JD Vance and Elon Musk question judges' authority over Trump
Legal and constitutional experts warned Sunday that the United States could be headed toward a "constitutional crisis" or a "breakdown of the system" after Vice President JD Vance suggested judges ...NBC News - 1d -
NGOs, nonprofits say US humanitarian aid has ground to complete halt worldwide
International aid and development work funded by the U.S. government has almost entirely come to a halt, leaders in humanitarian aid confirmed to ABC News.ABC News - 1d -
Humanitarians warn of dire consequences if US foreign aid ends
Millions of people relying on USAID face uncertainty amid President Trump's funding freeze.ABC News - 1d -
Changes to law would give police ‘licence to kill’, UK rights groups warn
Review into accountability soon to report as police seek greater protection from prosecution over use of force. Police want changes to the law giving them “a licence to kill”, leading rights groups ...The Guardian - 1d -
Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy warns of Trump's 'assault on the Constitution'
In an interview on ABC News' "This Week" on Sunday, Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy warned of an "assault on the Constitution" under President Donald Trump.ABC News - 1d -
European companies warn over Trump tariff uncertainty
Executives left guessing at scale and impact of any US levies on EU importsFinancial Times - 2d -
Scientists warn Trump’s $4bn funding cuts will harm US medical research
Academics say the move imperils scientific progress and helps America’s rivalsFinancial Times - 2d -
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Former top NOAA scientist under Trump issues a "Sharpie-gate" warning
Craig McLean said many scientists "are worried about President Donald Trump's return to office — after he undermined science in his first term."CBS News - 2d -
An expecting mom's headache was an early warning of an alarming condition
Jennifer Tavares' pregnancy was going smoothly until a headache and swelling signaled she might have a dangerous condition.CBS News - 3d -
USAID freeze risks 'deadly consequences' as work halts in Gaza, agencies warn
Aid agencies are sounding the alarm about Gaza after President Donald Trump suspended the U.S. Agency for International Development.NBC News - 3d -
Rediscovered, a young English novelist’s warning of the Nazi threat
Crooked Cross, Sally Carson’s ‘electrifying masterpiece’ from 1934, to be republished. Sally Carson was not an oracle or a prophet, just a young woman from Dorset, born in 1901. Yet she foresaw a ...The Guardian - 3d -
All USAID humanitarian work has effectively stopped, officials say
Current and former USAID officials blasted the Trump administration's gutting of the agency, saying it has left critical partners in the lurch and staff in limbo.ABC News - 3d -
ACLU Warns DOGE’s ‘Unchecked’ Access Could Violate Federal Law
The ACLU says it stands ready to sue for access to government records that detail DOGE’s access to sensitive personnel data.Wired - 3d -
Grenfell Tower Was a Death Trap. Some Wanted It to Stand as a Warning.
Britain’s government confirmed Friday that the tower block in London, where 72 people died, would be demolished, provoking a combination of anger and relief from survivors and bereaved families.The New York Times - 3d -
Europe’s Trump Playbook: Offer Carrots but Warn That You Have a Big Stick
The European Union’s so-called Trump task force spent 2024 preparing for a possible trade dispute. Specifics are secret, but guiding principles are becoming clear.The New York Times - 4d -
Bank of England Cuts Rates While Warning of Inflation and Trade War Risks
The central bank cut rates for the third time in about six months as it said economic growth had been weaker than expected.The New York Times - 4d
