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Cuts to US national parks and forests met with backlash as summer nears

Employees who maintained America's most wild places say they are concerned for public safety and for wildlife.

BBC News - 12h

Musk wields his Doge chainsaw - but is a backlash brewing?

Facing constituents angry about the impact of sweeping government job cuts, some Republicans are expressing concern.

BBC News - Feb. 21

Republicans Face Backlash, and the Dangers of Fake A.I. Therapists

Plus, is the daytime soap opera back?

The New York Times - 5d

Christie's begins AI art auction amid backlash

The legendary auction house Christie's is facing backlash as it is now auctioning off an entire collection of pieces made using artificial intelligence. NBC News' Brian Cheung takes a first-hand ...

NBC News - 3d

'Ripped away': Inside the Mavericks' struggle to manage the post-Luka trade backlash

Mavs fans remain outraged over the trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Lakers. And they're looking forward to April 9, when their adopted son returns to Dallas.

ESPN - 5d

Republicans Face Angry Voters at Town Halls, Hinting at Broader Backlash

After a monthlong honeymoon for the G.O.P. at the start of President Trump’s term, lawmakers are confronting a groundswell of fear and disaffection in districts around the country.

The New York Times - 5d

Analysis: Backlash to Carson Hocevar reads like a title contender's rite of passage

He was chided primarily by Ross Chastain and Ryan Blaney, but the receiving line of disgruntled drivers waiting for Carson Hocevar could have been so much longer. After the latest thriller at ...

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Leadership shake-up and backlash follow L.A.'s fire response failures

Mayor Karen Bass fires LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley over delayed fire response, but scrutiny turns to City Hall as officials question who is truly accountable for the Pacific Palisades fire fallout.

CBS News - 4d

Trump defends Musk as backlash to federal workers ultimatum grows

President intervenes amid first signs of internal dissension as government departments push back. Donald Trump has stepped in to defend Elon Musk from a mounting backlash in his own ...

The Guardian - 3d

Football hooligan Met detective gets banning order

Arsenal fan Det Con Gordon Irikefe threw a flare into a crowd and chanted about a tragedy.

BBC News - 4d

Friday Briefing: Trump Met With Britain’s Leader

Plus, remembering Gene Hackman.

The New York Times - 1d

In U.S., Tate Brothers Are Met With a Mixed Reception

Their arrival has upset their accusers and alarmed women’s rights groups. Conservatives were divided.

The New York Times - 3h

Winnie Harlow and Kyle Kuzma’s Engagement Met With Star-Studded Congratulations

The couple’s happy news captured the hearts of celebrity friends and fans alike.

The New York Times - Feb. 21

Mets' Juan Soto homers in first spring training at-bat with new club

Soto signed a record $765 million deal with the Mets this past offseason

CBS Sports - 6d

Soto slams 426-foot HR in 1st at-bat with Mets

Juan Soto homered in his first spring training at-bat for his new team, hitting a solo shot to left-center field in the first inning for the Mets in their 6-2 win over the Astros on Saturday.

ESPN - 6d

Flooding likely as Met Office issues new amber warning

Wind and rain expected to have an impact across parts of the UK on Sunday

BBC News - 5d

If Nick Madrigal’s injury is serious, Mets expect to replace him internally

In the immediate aftermath of Nick Madrigal’s shoulder injury, all indications are that the Mets will stick with their plan to emphasize internal depth and flexibility in filling out their bench.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

For the Mets, pitching injuries will be a stress test for the team’s vaunted pitching development group

Frankie Montas and Sean Manaea, two starters signed over the winter, will miss the beginning of the season due to injuries.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Met did not try to find missing children, report says

The Met has improved how it tackles child exploitation but more needs to be done, a report says.

BBC News - 3d

An opera based on Melville’s masterpiece, 'Moby-Dick,' docks at the Met

The Metropolitan Opera is staging a production of Herman Melville's masterpiece about a white whale, ‘Moby-Dick

ABC News - 1d

A YouTuber in India is facing backlash over comments he made on a comedy show. Here's what to know

A famous YouTuber in India is facing public outrage and a police investigation after he made an allegedly obscene remark on a YouTube show last week

ABC News - Feb. 20

Georgia Republican faces town hall backlash over DOGE's 'chainsaw approach' to federal cuts

Rep. Rich McCormick, who represents a safe GOP district, came under harsh criticism that focused on the Trump administration’s moves to slash federal jobs and budgets.

NBC News - Feb. 21

Gabby Petito's AI-faked voice in new Netflix documentary sparks viewer backlash

Netflix's “American Murder: Gabby Petito” is facing backlash from some viewers who are questioning whether the filmmakers' decision to use AI to recreate Petito’s voice is ethical.

NBC News - Feb. 21

Is a Trump backlash on its way? Well, eggs are as expensive as ever – and you can’t eat the culture wars | Arwa Mahdawi

The 78-year-old president is the ultimate comeback kid, but he is not a king and he is certainly not a god. As prices rise and consumer sentiment slumps, he may come to regret his election ...

The Guardian - 4d

Trump faces Truth Social backlash over AI video of Gaza with topless Netanyahu and bearded bellydancers

Users of president’s own social media site criticise video showing reimagined Gaza featuring Trump and Israeli PM sipping cocktails. Donald Trump is facing a backlash on his Truth Social platform ...

The Guardian - 3d

Stories We Can’t Stop Thinking About: Deepfakes, the Tesla Backlash, and All Things Chips

This week on “Uncanny Valley,” our hosts talk about three big stories from February.

Wired - 1d

Mets' Juan Soto gifts new teammate Brett Baty an SUV for giving up No. 22

Baty will make $800,000 in 2025, compared to Soto's $61.875 million salary.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 20

Las Vegas woman allegedly drugged, fleeced older men she met on dating apps

A Las Vegas woman accused of luring men via dating sites, drugging them, and taking money was in custody in Mexico on Friday as U.S. authorities announced a federal indictment against her.

NBC News - Feb. 22

Mets' $765 million superstar Juan Soto gifted his teammate a $92,000 car: 'I just appreciate [him]'

Soto will earn $61 million more than Brett Baty this season.

CNBC - Feb. 22

Juan Soto hits homer to deep center field in 1st spring training at-bat with Mets

Soto followed that up with a run-scoring fielder's choice in the second inning.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Juan Soto, Mets’ $765m signee, mashes 426-foot homer in first at-bat with team

Soto hits solo shot in first spring training game Why the Mets agreed to pay Juan Soto $765m Juan Soto wasted little time in showing off his power for his new team. Again.. Soto homered in his ...

The Guardian - 6d

Juan Soto hits a 426-foot home run in his first at-bat for the New York Mets

Juan Soto has homered in his first spring training at-bat for his new team, hitting a solo shot to left-center field in the first inning for the New York Mets against Houston

ABC News - 6d