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Asylum cases in Europe fell 11% last year. Here's a look at the numbers
Over 1 million asylum applications were made in the European Union, Norway and Switzerland in 2024, according to the EU asylum agency's annual reportABC News - 17h -
NIH Research Grants Lag Behind Last Year’s by $1 Billion
After weeks of disruption to scientific federal grants, the National Institutes of Health has fallen behind in funding research into treatments for deadly diseases.The New York Times - Feb. 18 -
Israel says West Bank operation will last for a year as it sends tanks to Jenin
Continued operation in Palestinian territory will leave 40,000 displaced people unable to return home. Israel has sent tanks to the West Bank city of Jenin, in the first deployment of its kind in ...The Guardian - Feb. 23 -
Record number of children died crossing Channel last year, says UN
Data from UN agency’s Missing Migrants Project should serve as ‘wake-up call’, say officials. A record number of children died in the Channel last year according to UN data shared with the Guardian ...The Guardian - 6d -
Pokémon boss believes series can last another 50 to 100 years
CEO Tsunekazu Ishihara speaks to the BBC about the future of the world's most valuable media franchise.BBC News - 5d -
Blackstone chief Schwarzman’s income eclipsed $1bn last year
Private equity group increased dividend payouts 18% in 2024, benefiting several top company executivesFinancial Times - 3d -
Fantasy Baseball Today: This year's Seth Lugo and others who could mirror last year's top performers
Find out why Chris Towers believes Spencer Arrighetti could take a massive step forwardCBS Sports - 5d -
NFLPA team report cards: Dolphins, Vikings finish 1-2 for second straight year; Cardinals graded last
The survey was compiled during the 2024 season with responses from 1,695 players across all 32 teamsCBS Sports - 5d -
Meme coins led crypto’s rally last year. Now they may be hurting the entire crypto market.
A weekly look at the most important news and moves in crypto, and what’s on the horizon in digital assets.MarketWatch - 5d -
The number of babies born in South Korea last year rebounded for first time in nearly a decade
The number of babies born in South Korea has rebounded for the first time in nine years, welcome news for a country grappling with one of the the world’s most serious demographic crisesABC News - 4d -
More than half of books banned last year featured LGBTQ characters or people of color, report finds
More than half of books banned during the last school year featured or were about people of color or members of the LGBTQ community, according to a report released Thursday.NBC News - 4d -
The number of babies born in South Korea last year rebounded for the first time in nearly a decade
The number of babies born in South Korea has rebounded for the first time in nine yearsABC News - 4d -
Jey Uso feels the pressure to redeem himself at WWE WrestleMania 41 after last year's flop with his brother
Jey has become one of the hottest singles wrestlers in some time with the full support of the fansCBS Sports - 4d -
Microsoft Hosted Explicit Videos of This Startup Founder for Years. Here's How She Got Them Taken Down
Breeze Liu has been a prominent advocate for victims. But even she struggled to scrub nonconsensual intimate images and videos of herself from the web.Wired - Feb. 20 -
If you invested $1,000 in Nvidia 10 years ago, here’s how much money you’d have now
If you had invested $1,000 in Nvidia when the company first went public in 1999, you'd have more than $5 million today.CNBC - 5d -
Carbon monoxide poisoning kills hundreds each year. Here's how to stay safe.
Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas that takes hundreds of lives each year, and makes even more people sick.CBS News - 4d -
Microsoft is shutting down Skype after a 21-year run. Here's how it lost out to video call rivals
Skype is among the world's most long-lasting digital brands. But other mobile apps took off faster, and Skype didn't see the Covid bump that Zoom did.CNBC - 3d -
It’s two years since the kids left. Here’s what I’ve learned – and what has surprised me | Emma Beddington
There’s more leisure, less laundry and no more Nando’s on the sofa. But I’m still struggling to get to grips with this tidy, idle new life. I come into the kitchen to find my husband staring into ...The Guardian - 1d -
Avatar: The Last Airbender Joins Magic: The Gathering This November
Last year, at MagicCon Las Vegas, Wizards Of The Coast revealed three "Universes Beyond" collaboration sets would be coming to Magic: The Gathering in 2025: Final Fantasy , Spider-Man , and one ...GameSpot - Feb. 21 -
The fragile ceasefire in Gaza faces a key deadline. Will it last?
The first phase of the ceasefire that paused 15 months of brutal warfare between Israel and Hamas militants is set to end on SaturdayABC News - Feb. 24 -
'Mission small boat': Channel crossings are down, but will it last?
Yvette Cooper visits the French coast to see how authorities are tackling people smuggling gangs.BBC News - 3d -
After rare dunk, Steph declares it's 'the last one'
The Warriors' Steph Curry dunked at the 76ers on Saturday, his first slam since 2019.ESPN - 18h -
The anti-woke overcorrection is here
Conservatives are mistaking public dislike of the cultural left for enthusiasm for the opposite dogmaFinancial Times - Feb. 22 -
Roll Over Shakespeare: ChatGPT Is Here
Theater productions Doomers and McNeal tackle AI’s impact on humanity and the creative process.Wired - Feb. 21 -
Rosalind Eleazar: ‘Here we are, oversharing!’
The Slow Horses actor on big foreheads, small talk, and why Gary Oldman’s up for playing her in the film of her life. Born in London, Rosalind Eleazar, 36, graduated from Lamda in 2015. In 2019, ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
Too Sentimental to Declutter? Start Here.
Decluttering experts share their best tips.The New York Times - 4d -
Hong Kong’s last major pro-democracy party moves to disband
Hong Kong’s Democratic Party said late on Thursday it would start preparations to disband and wind up its affairs after a meeting of its leadership, amid a years-long national security crackdown in ...NBC News - Feb. 21 -
Champions League last 16: tie-by-tie analysis and predictions
Aston Villa and Arsenal will fancy their chances of progress, while Liverpool will face a challenge to oust in-form PSG. Villa produced probably their worst performance of the season in losing the ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
To make lasting changes, Trump should talk to these 6 Democrats
President Trump's willingness to work with Democrats on immigration policy could be a step towards permanent changes, but his window for cooperation may be closing as Republican leadership ices ...The Hill - Feb. 22 -
England regain Calcutta Cup after Scotland miss last-gasp kick
Finn Russell misses a 79th-minute conversion as England do just enough to deny Scotland an unprecendented fifth successive win in the fixture.BBC News - Feb. 22 -
NASCAR: Christopher Bell wins with last-lap pass at Atlanta
Bell passed Kyle Larson before the caution flew on the final lap.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 23 -
Moore and Chalamet are winners in last big awards show before Oscars
Pope selection drama Conclave took the top prize at the Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles.BBC News - Feb. 24 -
DOGE Quietly Deletes the 5 Biggest Spending Cuts It Celebrated Last Week
The cuts, highlighted on an earlier version of the “wall of receipts” posted by Elon Musk’s team, contained mistakes that vastly inflated the amount of money saved.The New York Times - 6d -
The Last Showgirl review – Pamela Anderson dazzles as Vegas dancer hitting midlife
Anderson’s depiction of an older performer’s struggles, as youth slips away and family fractures, rivals Demi Moore’s in The Substance. Warm and generous performances carry this good-natured movie ...The Guardian - 5d -
Israelis pay last respects to hostage mother and sons killed in Gaza
In a display of deep public grief, thousands lined roads of southern Israel for the funeral procession of Shiri, Ariel and Kfir Bibas.BBC News - 5d -
Beloved owner of one of Hollywood's last costume shops dies at 90
Ursula Boschet, the iconic Hollywood costumer who was a local institution for half a century, has died.Los Angeles Times - 5d -
Indians throng last day of Maha Kumbh festival that drew 663 million
Large crowds turned out in northern Indiafor the last day of the six-week Maha Kumbh Mela that drew a total of 663 million people seeking absolution of their sins by taking a dip in waters that ...NBC News - 4d -
PSA: The Last of Us: Escape The Dark Board Game Is Available At Amazon
The second season of The Last of Us hits HBO on April 13, continuing Joel and Ellie's journey through the bleak, fungal-infected post-apocalypse. If you need something to bide your time until it ...GameSpot - 4d -
'Last rites and alarm bells drown out England's good vibes'
English cricket has endured a miserable start to 2025 and the winter cannot end quickly enough, says Stephan Shemilt.BBC News - 3d -
Mourners bury one of the last hostages released from Gaza
Mourners are burying the remains of one of the last hostages released in the first phase of the ceasefire between Hamas militants and IsraelABC News - 3d