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Neurologic Complications of Flu in Kids May Be Up This Year
This is a MedPage Today story. Public health officials are looking into reports of a small potential uptick in neurologic complications of influenza in children -- particularly a rapidly ...ABC News - Feb. 25 -
New Mexico judge who presided over Alec Baldwin's trial is set to retire
A New Mexico state district judge who presided over the widely publicized trial of actor Alec Baldwin for a fatal movie set shooting is getting ready to retire from the benchABC News - 6d -
Ricardo Scofidio, Boldly Imaginative Architect, Is Dead at 89
With Diller Scofidio + Renfro, he brought a conceptual-art sensibility to cultural landmarks like Lincoln Center and to innovative public spaces like Manhattan’s High Line.The New York Times - 5d -
Activists demand an end to clashes between Syrian forces and Assad loyalists
Activists gathered in central Damascus to condemn the killing of Syrian public security personnel and civilians in ongoing violence on the Syrian coast. Syrian forces have been clashing with ...NBC News - 2d -
New Battlefield 6 Gameplay Footage Reveals Two Big Changes
EA and DICE recently conducted the first public test for Battlefield 6 , and while participants were prohibited from sharing their gameplay footage online, the participants shared their gameplay ...GameSpot - 2d -
Witkoff says Zelensky apologized in letter to Trump
President Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky apologized to Trump in a letter after a explosive public argument during an Oval Office meeting. “Zelensky ...The Hill - 2d -
What's Really Happening With Elon Musk and Those ‘Stranded’ Astronauts?
Two NASA officials have weighed in on the public dispute over when and how to bring home Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who have been on the International Space Station since June.Wired - 2d -
Trump considers easing safety screenings for chemicals
The Trump administration will consider easing regulations under which it considers the safety of existing chemicals — drawing concerns from public health advocates. The administration announced ...The Hill - 2d -
DOGE likely subject to open records law, judge rules
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is likely covered under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), a federal judge ruled late Monday, rejecting the Trump administration’s position that ...The Hill - 2d -
Protesters block main state Serbian TV building as tensions soar ahead of a planned large rally
Several hundred students have blocked Serbia’s public television station building in Belgrade as tensions soar in the Balkan country days ahead of a planned large rally billed as an endgame in ...ABC News - 1d -
Aguilar: Democrats still working to unite party against GOP spending bill
The head of the House Democratic Caucus said Tuesday that party leaders are still working to unite their troops against the Republicans’ spending bill. Rep. Pete Aguilar (D-Calif.) bashed the GOP ...The Hill - 1d -
Lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic 5 years later
Five years ago Tuesday, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. CBS News digital reporter Alex Tin explains the lessons the government and public health officials learned.CBS News - 1d -
Ubisoft Is "Horribly Managed," Investor Says, Report Claims EA And Microsoft Might Buy Franchises
Ubisoft is "horribly mismanaged" and has failed to inform the public about supposed conversations with Microsoft and EA regarding possible acquisition deals. That's according to the Ubisoft ...GameSpot - 16h -
FCC unveils sweeping deregulation effort
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is planning a new effort to roll back regulations on the tech, media and telecommunications industries, the department announced Wednesday. The FCC said ...The Hill - 12h -
Nebraska lawmakers advance bill allowing parental notification for school library checkouts
Nebraska may soon require public schools to inform parents about the books their children check out from libraries if they want to monitor their reading materials, with a vote expected soon.The Hill - 10h -
Democratic leaders amp up pressure on Senate colleagues to oppose GOP spending bill: ‘Stand with us’
The leading Democrats in the House are ramping up the pressure on Senate Democrats to oppose the GOP’s spending bill, warning that the proposal would slash crucial public services to vulnerable ...The Hill - 10h -
Democrats are heading to GOP districts for town halls: 'We’re filling a void'
House Democrats are heading to Republican districts to conduct town halls — a strategy designed to highlight the moratorium on those public events recently suggested by the head of the GOP’s ...The Hill - 8h -
Trump administration to roll back Biden-era environmental protections
The head of the Environmental Protection Agency announced Wednesday 31 actions rolling back key public health and climate change policies. These regulation cutbacks impact wastewater discharges, ...CBS News - 6h -
Child deaths surge amid ‘Gazafication’ of West Bank, report says
Palestinians facing mass displacements, airstrikes and rise in attacks on children and other civilians, rights group says. Israel has brought the military tactics of its war in Gaza to the occupied ...The Guardian - 2d -
Cheltenham festival day one tips: Brighterdaysahead can upset Constitution Hill in Champion Hurdle
The favourite has seen off every challenge in all his races, but could be facing his sternest opponent so far. Constitution Hill has seen off every challenge with ease in winning all 10 of his ...The Guardian - 2d -
Gavin Newsom splits with Democrats on transgender athletes
California's Democratic governor is already facing blowback from his own party after comments he made in the debut episode of his podcast "This is Gavin Newsom."CBS News - 6d -
Walgreens to Be Acquired by Sycamore Partners in $10 Billion Deal
Shares of Walgreens Boots Alliance have lost about half their value in the past year, as the chain has faced pressure in its retail and pharmacy businesses.The New York Times - 5d -
South Korea’s Impeached President, Yoon Suk Yeol, Is Released From Jail
The move followed a court ruling that the detention of President Yoon Suk Yeol was invalid, but it won’t affect the insurrection and other charges he faces for declaring martial law.The New York Times - 4d -
Goodyear Tire's transformation plan is underway — in the sky and on the ground
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. is facing a rapidly changing business with new technologies and increased competition from low-cost countries such as China.CNBC - 4d -
How USAID lost its way — and how to fix America's humanitarian aid system
Congress faces a choice: Preserve an outdated, opaque system riddled with inefficiency, or forge a leaner, results-driven model that actually serves those in need.The Hill - 3d -
Rules for repaying Social Security benefits are about to get stricter. Here's what to know
Social Security beneficiaries who receive more money than they are owed will now face a 100% default withholding rate from their monthly checks, the agency said.CNBC - 2d -
Philippines’ Ex-President Duterte Arrested Under I.C.C. Warrant
Rodrigo Duterte, the former Philippine president, was arrested on Tuesday in Manila and was flown to The Hague to face International Criminal Court charges of crimes against humanity.The New York Times - 1d -
Recently fired pregnant federal employees cope with loss of insurance
Many pregnant federal workers fired as part of recent DOGE cuts are now faced with complex challenges as they deal with the loss of their income and health insurance.NBC News - 1d -
Volkswagen’s Profit Under Pressure From Tariffs and Competition
The German auto giant’s earnings fell last year as it pushed ahead with a restructuring in the face of tariff uncertainty in the United States and lost market share in China.The New York Times - 1d -
Power, Money, Territory: How Trump Shook the World in 50 Days
The system America took 80 years to assemble proved surprisingly fragile in the face of Trump’s assault, a revolution in how the country exercises power across the globe.The New York Times - 1d -
NHL playoff watch: Who will make the Eastern Conference finals?
The Hurricanes and Lightning both have good shots, and they face off Tuesday on ESPN+. Plus, updated playoff projections, draft lottery outlook, more.ESPN - 1d -
Tariffs on China could raise wedding dress prices for American brides
American brides are facing the impact of the trade war, as tariffs on imports from China threaten to raise the cost of wedding gowns. Janet Shamlian reports.CBS News - 1d -
Man charged after allegedly attacking flight attendant, swallowing rosary beads
A passenger is facing federal charges after allegedly attacking a flight attendant and swallowing rosary beads while onboard a regional flight to Miami.NBC News - 15h -
Our global anti-AIDS program has saved millions of lives — improve it, don't kill it
PEPFAR, a global program to combat AIDS, faces an existential threat due to partisan politics, but Congress has an opportunity to reform the program and ensure its continued success.The Hill - 12h -
Intel’s stock is climbing. Here’s the latest hope for a rescue.
Reuters reports that TSMC has approached Nvidia, Broadcom and others about a joint venture that would run Intel’s factories. But that arrangement would face some roadblocks.MarketWatch - 12h -
NHL playoff projections: Canucks or Flames for the final Western Conference wild card?
The two Pacific Division clubs vying for one spot face off Wednesday night in Alberta. Plus, updated playoff projections, draft lottery outlook, more.ESPN - 11h -
After hitting Ukraine hard on peace talks, how far will Trump go to pressure Putin?
"I've gotten some positive messages, but a positive message means nothing," Trump said as he faced questions on what happens next with the Ukraine war ceasefire.ABC News - 10h -
Shares of iRobot tank 30% after Roomba maker raises doubt about its survival
The Roomba maker faces mounting debt and sputtering revenue growth, as well as heightened competition from robotic vacuum makers based in China.CNBC - 9h -
With live-action 'Snow White,' Disney finds itself again in culture war crosshairs
Disney's live-action 'Snow White' has faced a difficult road to its opening next week, with external controversies dogging it at every step.Los Angeles Times - 7h -
Why ICE arrested a Palestinian activist involved in Columbia's protests
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arrested Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian student, activist and a legal U.S. permanent resident, over his involvement during Columbia University's 2024 ...CBS News - 2d