Newark Officials Say

Pakistan militants attack train and take passengers hostage

Police say at least three people were injured in the attack and it is unclear how many people are being held hostage.

BBC News - 1d

How bad could the North Sea tanker collision be for the environment?

An environmental group in the U.K. says the North Sea tanker collision could become a "disaster in really important protected areas."

CBS News - 1d

USDA cancels $1 billion in local meal funding for schools and food banks

The USDA said it is promoting wiser government spending, but schools say it will make it tougher to serve healthy meals.

CBS News - 1d

Maradona's medical team on trial for football legend's death

Prosecutors say the Argentine legend's death could have been avoided and accuse hospital staff of negligence.

BBC News - 1d

Wall Street loses hope in a ‘Trump put’ for markets

US president’s tolerance for tariff-induced stock falls may be higher than anticipated, say investors

Financial Times - 1d

Baby's death a 'tragic accident', Constance Marten and Mark Gordon retrial told

Constance Marten's lawyer says the death was caused by her "falling asleep and compromising her baby’s breathing".

BBC News - 1d

Airline CEOs warn domestic travel demand is slowing

Airline CEOs say economic uncertainty and a drop in government travel is driving down domestic travel demand.

CNBC - 1d

Scotland's Clarke 75% sure he will leave after 2026 World Cup

Scotland head coach Steve Clarke says there is a 75% chance he will not renew his contract after the 2026 World Cup.

BBC News - 1d

Starmer axes UK payments watchdog as part of anti-regulation drive

Government says regulator’s merger with Financial Conduct Authority will reduce complexity and boost innovation

Financial Times - 1d

Ukraine willing to accept 30-day US-brokered ceasefire

Washington says it will ‘immediately’ restore intelligence sharing and military aid after Kyiv accepts proposal

Financial Times - 1d

Girl, 13, charged with murder of woman and arson

Police say they believe the victim is 43-year-old mother-of-three Marta Bednarczyk.

BBC News - 1d

UK growth push held back by poor Whitehall co-ordination, watchdog finds

National Audit Office says departments needs to work together more effectively on industrial strategy

Financial Times - 1d

Nissan's chief executive steps down, insider with Mexico experience gets tapped

Japanese automaker Nissan says its chief executive, Makoto Uchida, is stepping down

ABC News - 1d

Sweden to expand arms and space capabilities without US

Stockholm still values co-operation with Washington but backs stronger European pillar of Nato, defence minister says

Financial Times - 21h

Cargo ship's captain arrested over North Sea crash

Humberside Police says an investigation has been launched into the collision between the two ships.

BBC News - 18h

Tariffs have raised the probability of a U.S. recession to around 35%: Pimco

There is a "maybe 35% probability" that the U.S. will enter a recession this year, says Alec Kersman, managing director and head of Asia-Pacific at Pimco.

CNBC - 19h

Ailing Swedish EV battery firm Northvolt files for bankruptcy

Struggling electric vehicle battery manufacturer Northvolt says it has filed for bankruptcy in Sweden.

CNBC - 17h

Ship captain arrested on suspicion of manslaughter over collision with tanker

U.K. police say the Solong cargo ship's captain, identified by the vessel's owner as a Russian national, was detained on suspicion of negligent manslaughter.

CBS News - 16h

Should I pay off my tax debt before my credit card debt? Experts weigh in

Focusing on tax debt first can be a smart move, experts say, but that won't be the case for everyone.

CBS News - 13h

Six things that could get more expensive for Americans

Economists say the president's import taxes could result in higher prices for a range of products in the US.

BBC News - 15h

Japanese police arrest several men for alleged sexual assault of their daughters

Japanese media say police have arrested several men for alleged sexual assault of their underaged daughters

ABC News - 16h

Why Kohl’s worst stock drop on record may have been excessive

New Kohl’s CEO Ashley Buchanan has a “meaningful” opportunity to drive improvements at the retailer, says analyst firm Jefferies.

MarketWatch - 11h

Nicola Sturgeon to step down from Holyrood

The ex-SNP leader says she will not seek re-election at the 2026 Scottish Parliament election.

BBC News - 12h

'Underperforming' Man Utd can 'change Ratcliffe's mind'

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim says "underperforming" squad can change Sir Jim Ratcliffe's opinion.

BBC News - 10h

Van Dijk has 'no idea' if he will stay at Liverpool

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk says he has "no idea" whether he will stay at Anfield beyond the current season.

BBC News - 10h

Pakistan rescues hostages seized from train by Balochistan separatists

State-run radio says all militants involved in railway ambush killed, but fate of some passengers still unclear

Financial Times - 9h

Jimmy Garoppolo on why he's staying with Rams rather than pursuing another QB job

Jimmy Garoppolo says the decision to stay with the Rams as Matthew Stafford's backup wasn't a difficult one to make.

Yahoo Sports - 5h

Rams release Cooper Kupp: Cowboys, Ravens among top landing spots as 'next chapter starts now' for veteran WR

Kupp, who gets a chance to test the open market, says the 'best is yet to come'

CBS Sports - 4h

Fourth former Indiana University basketball player joins lawsuit accusing team doctor of sex abuse

The number of former Indiana University basketball players who say team doctor Bradford Bomba Sr.

NBC News - 2h

Jets part with Aaron Rodgers: Justin Fields slightly improves playoff chances, per projection model

The SportsLine Projection Model says New York's prospects for a long-awaited postseason appearance increase a bit with recent quarterback change

CBS Sports - 2h

What Grand Theft Auto V’s PC update says about furnishing older games with current tech

Despite being a decade old, the PC version of Grand Theft Auto V is getting updates. And that's smart for the future of the series.

VentureBeat - Mar. 5

Juan Soto says some teams offered more money than Mets in free agency

The sweepstakes to sign Juan Soto was packed with powerful teams, and Soto said it wasn't the Mets who offered the most money.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Bengals are telling Trey Hendrickson what they seemed to be saying at combine. Maybe we should have believed them

Losing Hendrickson could be integral to keeping Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins — and a deeper look at his production could explain the Bengals' approach.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Powell says Fed is awaiting 'greater clarity' on Trump policies before making next move on rates

Powell reiterated statements he and his colleagues have made recently counseling patience on monetary policy.

CNBC - 5d

White House crypto czar says public has 'lost out on over $17 billion'

Crypto czar David Sacks argued taxpayers have lost out on billions because earlier administrations never took advantage of bitcoin in the government's possession.

ABC News - 5d

Gene Hackman died of heart disease, his wife died of hantavirus about 1 week prior, authorities say

Authorities have revealed that actor Gene Hackman died of heart disease and showed severe signs of Alzheimer’s disease a full week after his wife died of hantavirus in their home

ABC News - 5d

Sony Music says over 75,000 items removed in battle against AI deepfakes

Label uses scale of problem to argue against UK government’s proposed loosening of rules

Financial Times - 4d

Florida teen kidnapped and possibly dismembered after meeting man on social media, police say

A Florida teenager was kidnapped and possibly dismembered after meeting up with a man she met through a social media application last month.

NBC News - 4d

This solid market indicator says to buy stocks now and enjoy double-digit gains

Gold/platinum ratio has an impressive record. It’s turned bullish on U.S. equities.

MarketWatch - 4d

These are the 10 best countries for working women—the U.S. isn't in the top 10: 'It really should be doing better,' expert says

The Economist compared working conditions for women across the 29 countries in the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development.

CNBC - 4d

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