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Medical research in jeopardy as Trump seeks to slash funding
Grants from the National Institutes of Health have helped create breakthroughs in cancer treatments, heart disease and vaccine development. But scientists from some of the nation's top medical labs ...CBS News - 8h -
Solomon Islands landowners seek compensation over catastrophic oil spill
Claim over the 2019 Rennell Island disaster, which saw more than 300 tonnes of fuel leak into the water, filed in the Solomons High court. The companies allegedly responsible for the one of the ...The Guardian - 9h -
An Emboldened Trump Seeks to Bend New York City to His Will
The Trump administration’s order to drop the charges against Mayor Eric Adams was the most pronounced example of the president using his power to determine the city’s future.The New York Times - 10h -
Helen Hays, Who Helped Bring Terns Back to Long Island Sound, Dies at 94
Beginning in 1969, she spent five months a year on Great Gull Island, leading teams of young volunteers devoted to preserving the seabirds.The New York Times - 11h -
Police raid at a rare island of dialogue in Jerusalem sparks fears of a free speech crackdown
An Israeli police raid on the Palestinian-owned Educational Bookshop in east Jerusalem has sparked fears about the suppression of free speech in the city.NBC News - 14h -
US overwhelms Virgin Islands 22-0 in Under-17 World Cup qualifier as Chase Adams scores 10 goals
The United States opened expanded CONCACAF qualifying for the FIFA Under-17 World Cup with a record win for the country at any levelABC News - 23h -
WATCH: Deep-sea anglerfish in shallower waters near the Canary Islands shocks researchers
Marine researchers said they were surprised to spot a deep-sea anglerfish in blue waters off the coast of Tenerife. The fish is typically found at depths where little to no light penetrates.ABC News - 1d -
Polar heritage sites are slipping into the sea – but can one island live forever online?
On Qikiqtaruk, off Canada’s Yukon coast, scientists are wielding virtual-reality cameras, 3D models and digital archives to protect the island’s history and culture before it disappears. . It was ...The Guardian - 1d -
Record rout: U.S. U17 scores 22 vs Virgin Islands
The U.S. Under-17 men's national team crushed the U.S. Virgin Islands 22-0 in their opening 2025 Concacaf U-17 Qualifiers match, setting a record for most goals scored by a U.S. team in any World ...ESPN - 9h -
GOP leaders downplay Medicaid cuts as they seek $2T in savings
House Republican leaders on Tuesday downplayed the possibility of cuts to Medicaid benefits as they seek a reconciliation bill with up to $2 trillion in savings. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and ...The Hill - 10h -
Greek island of Santorini sees strongest quake yet amid highly unusual seismic swarm
The latest of hundreds of earthquakes have rattled the volcanic Greek island of Santorini after the strongest one so far with magnitude 5.3ABC News - 17h -
The start-ups seeking to challenge China’s stranglehold on rare minerals
Companies say recycling electric waste can provide a new independent source of the sought after elementsFinancial Times - 1d -
Global cities grapple with how to cool ‘urban heat islands’
Climate change has made tackling damaging temperature disparities increasingly urgentFinancial Times - 1d -
US justice department official seeks dismissal of charges against Eric Adams
Federal prosecutors ordered to drop charges against New York mayor, who has cultivated relationship with Trump. A top official at the US Department of Justice has ordered federal prosecutors to ...The Guardian - 1d -
DNA and a Thumbprint Help Authorities Solve 2003 Long Island Murder
A former neighbor of Edna Schubert, 88, who was beaten to death in her Suffolk County home, was arrested after a retired detective urged the use of new technology in the case.The New York Times - 1d -
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7.6 magnitude earthquake shakes the Caribbean southwest of Cayman Islands, USGS says
A magnitude-7.6 earthquake has shaken the Caribbean Sea south of the Cayman IslandsABC News - 1d -
UK touts a clampdown on illegal working as it seeks to look tough on immigration
The British government is touting its success in raiding businesses that employ unauthorized workers and deporting thousands of migrants with no right to stay in the U.K. The “blitz on illegal ...ABC News - 1d -
New Zealand concerns rise as Cook Islands plans to sign agreement with China
Concerns are mounting in New Zealand as the Cook Islands’ prime minister travels to China to sign agreements without properly consulting with New Zealand, despite the two nations’ constitutional ties.NBC News - 1d -
Cook Islands’ ‘strategic’ deal with China angers New Zealand
Agreement with south Pacific archipelago deepens concerns about Beijing’s influence in regionFinancial Times - 2d -
New Zealand raises ‘concern’ as Cook Islands prepares to sign China deal
Deputy PM says New Zealand hasn’t been adequately consulted on an agreement the Cook Islands leader is expected to sign in Beijing this week. A diplomatic row has erupted between two tight-knit ...The Guardian - 2d -
Islanders Upset No. 1 Wildcats With 5-3 Win (2025-02-09)
Washington Capitals prospect LW Eriks Mateiko played hero in the shootout for the Océanic, breaking the 2-2 plateau. Despite coming up short, 2025 NHL draft eligible G Louis-Antoine Denault had yet ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Report: 49ers give Deebo Samuel permission to seek trade
The Niners and their star wide receiver could part ways this offseason.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Vought seeks to halt actions at CFPB
Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought is quickly seeking to crack down on the activities of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), preventing it from drawing down more ...The Hill - 2d -
TotalEnergies urges Europe to seek LNG deal with Trump
Chief executive Pouyanné said a long-term deal with the US was necessary to guarantee energy securityFinancial Times - 3d -
7.6-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Caribbean Near Cayman Islands
The 7.6-magnitude tremor struck south of the Cayman Islands on Saturday. A tsunami warning across much of the Caribbean was lifted.The New York Times - 3d -
R. Kelly accusers file petition seeking $9M singer still owes
Several of R. Kelly's victims filed a petition seeking to collect the more than $9 million still owed after they won a civil judgment against the disgraced singer.NBC News - 3d -
Trump has not decided whether to back UK’s Chagos Islands deal
Sir Keir Starmer sought US president’s blessing for lease that will affect joint military base on Diego GarciaFinancial Times - 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 -
‘The world wants more Britain’: David Lammy on Trump, tariffs, Gaza and the Chagos Islands
The foreign secretary’s diplomatic skills are being sorely tested as he seeks to turn his department into a global force. David Lammy was never a politician to mince his words. He has previously ...The Guardian - 4d -
Bucknell Bison take on the Army Black Knights, seek 4th straight victory
Bucknell Bison (11-13, 7-4 Patriot League) at Army Black Knights (13-10, 7-4 Patriot League) West Point, New York; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bison -1.5; over/under is 140.5 ...ABC News - 4d -
Gabriel Vilardi scores a pair of goals and Jets win their 8th straight, 4-3 over Islanders
Gabriel Vilardi scored two second-period goals and the Winnipeg Jets won their eighth consecutive game, 4-3 over the New York IslandersABC News - 4d -
Trump Executive Order Halts Aid to South Africa, Claiming Mistreatment of Afrikaner Landowners
The president ordered that all foreign assistance to South Africa be halted and said his administration would prioritize the resettling of white, “Afrikaner refugees” into the United States.The New York Times - 4d -
Imprisoned 'Chrisley Knows Best' couple to seek pardons from Trump
The imprisoned reality television couple known for the TV show “Chrisley Knows Best” will seek pardons from President Donald Trump following their convictions in a scheme to defraud banks out of ...NBC News - 4d -
'We left pieces of our life behind': Indigenous group flees drowning island
Rising sea levels threaten homes in Panama, but not everyone wants to leave.BBC News - 4d -
Chiefs seek first Super Bowl three-peat, but don't forget the 1960s Green Bay Packers
Former Green Bay Packers great Jerry Kramer laughed loudly when he explained why he'll be cheering against the Kansas City Chiefs in their bid for a third consecutive Super Bowl title.NBC News - 4d -
Japan’s Prime Minister Will Seek to Preserve Status Quo at Summit With Trump
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is hoping for reassurances Friday that the alliance is still strong. But in this White House, even a meet-and-greet can be a gamble.The New York Times - 5d -
Earthquake surge prompts state of emergency on Greek island of Santorini
Greece’s government has declared a state of emergency on Santorini after hundreds of undersea earthquakes shook the resort island for nearly a weekABC News - 5d
