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All Federal Experts on H.I.V. Prevention in Children Overseas Were Dismissed
Mother-to-child H.I.V. transmission takes an enormous toll in low-income countries. The Trump administration has laid off the officials who worked to solve the problem.The New York Times - 2d -
Trump Rejects Proposal for Medicare to Cover Wegovy and Other Obesity Drugs
Administration officials reversed a decision made during the Biden presidency that would have given millions of people access to weight-loss drugs paid for Medicare and Medicaid.The New York Times - 1d -
How Hamas and the U.S. Tried to Strike a Hostage Deal
Officials met Hamas three times, breaking with a policy against contacting a group the U.S. considers a terrorist organization. But Israeli opposition and shifting positions doomed the effort.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump Has Added 145% Tariff to China, White House Clarifies
White House officials clarified on Thursday that the 125 percent tariff the president announced on Wednesday was in addition to a 20 percent added to the country since President Trump returned to ...The New York Times - 1d -
Labor Leaders Fear Elon Musk and DOGE Could Gain Access to Whistleblower Files
Companies tied to Elon Musk have dozens of workplace health and safety cases open at OSHA. Union leaders and former OSHA officials are concerned.Wired - 1d -
Trump’s Trade War With China Is Now Hurting Hollywood—and US Soft Power
On Thursday, Chinese officials retaliated against President Donald Trump’s tariffs by imposing new restrictions on US movies. That’s a big blow to America’s cultural cachet in the nation.Wired - 1d -
Senators call for probe into possible insider trading over Trump tariff reversal
Two Democrats are seeking answers from the White House about whether Trump administration officials engaged in insider trading amid the tariff rollbacks.ABC News - 21h -
Trump Team Divided Over Future of U.S. Embassy in Somalia
Some State Department officials have proposed closing the embassy in Mogadishu, the Somali capital, as a precaution after recent gains by Al Shabab militants.The New York Times - 21h -
Trump and team downplay continued market turmoil as 'transition cost'
President Trump and his top officials brushed off continued turmoil from his tariff approach as "transition problems" as uncertainty remains about what's next.ABC News - 20h -
South America proposes 64-team 2030 World Cup
The president of South American soccer's ruling body CONMEBOL made an official proposal on Thursday to expand the men's 2030 World Cup from 32 teams to 64.ESPN - 17h -
Supreme Court says Trump admin must seek to return man mistakenly deported to El Salvador prison
The Trump administration conceded that Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who officials allege is a member of the MS-13 gang, was wrongly deported to El Salvador.NBC News - 17h -
Children Seeking Cholera Care Die After U.S. Cuts Aid, Charity Says
The victims died on a grueling three-hour walk in scorching heat as they tried to reach the nearest remaining health facility, officials of Save the Children said.The New York Times - 12h -
Why Iran’s Supreme Leader Came Around to Nuclear Talks With Trump
Top Iranian officials pressed the country’s leader to reverse his position, arguing that the risk of war with the United States and the worsening economic crisis could topple the regime.The New York Times - 7h -
Siemens Executive and His Family Died in Hudson Helicopter Crash
Agustín Escobar was killed on Thursday along with his wife and their three children, who have not been publicly named. The pilot also died in the crash, officials said.The New York Times - 7h -
Explainer: Semi-automated offsides start in Premier League this weekend
Semi-automated offsides begin in the Premier League to help VAR officials judge marginal offside calls - BBC Sport explains all.Yahoo Sports - 5h -
Trump administration to refer Maine to DoJ over transgender participation in sports
The deadline has arrived for Maine officials to reach a resolution with the U.S. Education Department over a finding that the state violated antidiscrimination laws by allowing transgender athletes ...ABC News - 4h -
Helicopter crash in Hudson River kills all 6 aboard
Six people died when a helicopter crashed into the Hudson River Thursday afternoon. Officials said the dead included a family from Spain as well as the pilot.CBS News - 2h -
Penn State guard JB Nelson not listed on roster ahead of spring transfer window
Penn State guard JB Nelson was removed from the team's official roster just days before the spring transfer portal opens.Yahoo Sports - 1h -
Texas measles outbreak includes multiple cases at a day care in Lubbock
Public health officials say a day care facility in a Texas county that’s part of the measles outbreak has multiple cases, including children too young to be fully vaccinatedABC News - 3d -
The Trump Envoy Who Got Close to the ‘World’s Coolest Dictator’
U.S. officials said Ronald Johnson’s actions during his time as ambassador to El Salvador seemed less aligned with U.S. interests and more focused on protecting the country’s president.The New York Times - 1d -
Plane Carrying 6 Members of Congress Is Clipped at Reagan Airport
Two American Airlines jets clipped wings on a taxiway, officials said. Representative Grace Meng said that, in 10 years of flying to and from Washington, “This has never happened to me.”The New York Times - 19h -
"You Want That Content So Bad," Former PlayStation Boss Says Of Switch 2 Exclusive Titles
One of the biggest talking points surrounding the Switch 2 since its official announcement has been focused on the price of the console and its games--some believe the prices are simply too ...GameSpot - 18h -
Supreme court orders US to help return man wrongly deported to El Salvador
Justices uphold judge’s order and say Trump officials must ‘facilitate’ return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia to United States. The US supreme court upheld on Thursday a judge’s order requiring Donald ...The Guardian - 17h -
Effort to Get Starlink in South Africa Collides With Tension Over Musk
A government official is preparing to ease Black ownership rules that Elon Musk claims are racist and prevent his satellite internet provider from operating in his native country.The New York Times - 12h -
Bestselling author and wife of Weezer bassist fired at police, authorities say
A bestselling author who was shot by police is accused of firing at officers as they searched for multiple hit-and-run suspects in her residential Los Angeles neighborhood, a police official said ...NBC News - 14h -
Millwall hit with FA charge for fans’ vile chants in FA Cup clash vs Crystal Palace
Millwall have officially been charged by the Football Association (FA) for the conduct of their fans – or lack thereof – in the chaotic FA Cup fifth-round fixture against Crystal Palace on March 1...Yahoo Sports - 11h -
Manchester City announce Asia partnership to bolster continental growth after Abdukodir Khusanov signing
Manchester City have announced Wake-Up 247 as the club’s newest official energy drink partner in Vietnam to further establish a foothold in Asia.The Premier League champions boast a sensational fol...Yahoo Sports - 10h -
By the numbers: Why the 'Egyptian King' reigns at Liverpool
It's official: Mohamed Salah is staying at Liverpool. The “Egyptian King” — as he is often fondly nicknamed — has signed a new two-year deal to tie him to the Reds until 2027, extending his ...Yahoo Sports - 5h -
Inter extend contract of exciting 19-year-old striker out on loan
Inter loanee Francesco Pio Esposito has officially signed a contract extension with the Nerazzurri until June 2030.Promising Italian striker Francesco Pio Esposito has signed a contract extension ...Yahoo Sports - 5h -
Australian with working visa detained and deported on returning to US from sister’s memorial
Man who says he had previously left and re-entered the country multiple times alleges border officials called him ‘retarded’ and boasted ‘Trump is back in town’. When Jonathan returned from the US ...The Guardian - 4h -
France Star Lauds ‘Crazy’ Inter Milan Teammate – Adds ‘I Don’t Know How Barella Does It’
Inter Milan defender Benjamin Pavard feels teammate Marcus Thuram is “crazy” and says he “doesn’t know how Nicolo Barella does it.”The Frenchman spoke to UEFA’s official YouTube channel. H...Yahoo Sports - 3h -
UFC 314 video: Alexander Volkanovski, Diego Lopes make weight for Miami title fight
MIAMI – The main event for the UFC's return to South Florida is official after the headliners made weight Friday. Ahead of UFC 314 (pay-per-view, ESPN, ESPN+), which takes place Saturday at Kaseya ...Yahoo Sports - 3h -
UFC 314 video: Michael Chandler, Paddy Pimblett hit marks for Miami co-feature
MIAMI – The co-feature for the UFC's latest pay-per-view is official after the lightweights made weight Friday. Ahead of UFC 314 (pay-per-view, ESPN, ESPN+), which takes place Saturday at Kaseya ...Yahoo Sports - 3h -
Florian Wirtz to make Bayer Leverkusen return this weekend
The time for Florian Wirtz’s risky early comeback from an ankle injury has officially come. Xabi Alonso confirmed as Friday’s press conference that the Bayer Leverkusen playmaker will play – and...Yahoo Sports - 2h -
Lyon head coach Paulo Fonseca to appeal 9-month suspension to the French Olympic Committee
In an official statement, Olympique Lyonnais have confirmed that their manager, Paulo Fonseca, intends to appeal his long-term suspension in front of the French National Olympic and Sports ...Yahoo Sports - 48m
