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Trump’s USAid cuts will have huge impact on global climate finance, data shows
Campaigners say funding halt is a ‘staggering blow’ to vulnerable nations and to efforts to keep heating below 1.5C. Donald Trump’s withdrawal of US overseas aid will almost decimate global climate ...The Guardian - 4d -
Sierra Leone’s immigration chief fired after footage showed him with fugitive drug lord
President sacks Alusine Kanneh after video of him with Johannes Leijdekkers, one of Europe’s most wanted. Sierra Leone’s president has fired the head of the immigration service days after footage ...The Guardian - 3d -
Video shows last movements of U.S. college student before vanishing while in Dominican Republic
Surveillance video appears to show the final moments before Sudiksha Konanki, a 20-year-old University of Pittsburgh student, vanished last week. She was walking with three women and two men ...CBS News - 2d -
Starship Explosions Show SpaceX No Longer Defying Gravity
Consecutive losses of the Starship rocket suggest that the company’s engineers are not as infallible as its fans may think.The New York Times - 5d -
Salah: Suspended Slot angry at first-half showing
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has revealed head coach Arne Slot was frustrated with his team's lacklustre first-half display against Southampton, with the Premier League leaders coming from ...ESPN - 5d -
Atlético stunned by Getafe late show in title blow
Getafe's Mauro Arambarri scored a last-gasp quickfire double to upset 10-man Atletico Madrid 2-1 on Sunday as Diego Simeone's side missed a golden opportunity to move top of LaLiga.ESPN - 4d -
Gutting the Education Department, and a Trump Tesla Show
Plus, who can do the Daffy Duck voice?The New York Times - 2d -
Videos Show Narwhals Using Their Tusks to Play With Their Food
Researchers observed a number of surprising behaviors by the ivory-sporting whales during an expedition with drones in the Canadian High Arctic.The New York Times - 2d -
Trump says tariff approach shows 'flexibility' not 'inconsistency'
President Trump on Wednesday disputed that his repeated threats of tariffs followed by exemptions or backtracking was not a case of inconsistency, but of “flexibility,” even as the approach has ...The Hill - 2d -
Map shows U.S. travel advisories by country
Questions have surfaced around the safety of traveling to the Dominican Republic and other Caribbean tourist destinations, including Turks and Caicos Islands.CBS News - 1d -
Rangers show 'character in abundance' to defy Ibrox woes
Barry Ferguson hails Rangers' "character" as they keep their "special" Europa League campaign going by knocking out Fenerbahce on penalties despite their Ibrox woes continuing.BBC News - 19h -
Rangers show 'character in abundance' to defy Ibrox woes
Barry Ferguson hails Rangers' "character" as they keep their "special" Europa League campaign going by knocking out Fenerbahce on penalties despite their Ibrox woes continuing.Yahoo Sports - 14h -
Stylish Butter Yellow Clothing and Accessories for Spring
The charismatic color is showing up everywhere.The New York Times - 4d -
Kroger Made a Weird Announcement About Its CEO’s Resignation. Did the Company Do the Right Thing?
After over 40 years at the company, CEO Rodney McMullen is out because of ‘personal conduct.’Inc. - 6d -
Ellen Pompeo says her 'financial security' is the best thing to come from 'Grey's Anatomy': 'I'm very grateful for that'
Pompeo's role as Meredith Grey made her the highest-paid actress on television.CNBC - 5d -
‘I hate to predict things’: Trump doesn’t rule out US recession amid trade tariffs
US president downplays recent stock market volatility that followed his ducking and weaving over tariff policy. US politics live – latest updates Donald Trump on Sunday refused to rule out the ...The Guardian - 5d -
Rubio takes Elon Musk's side in fight with Polish diplomat: 'Just making things up’
Secretary of State Marco Rubio took Elon Musk's side in an online fight with a Polish diplomat over Starlink's role in the Russia-Ukraine war. The exchanges were notable coming days after Rubio and ...The Hill - 4d -
Do these 3 things before a job interview to stand out, says ex-Google exec: They ‘keep you top of mind’
Ex-Google executive Jenny Wood recommends jobseekers write a LinkedIn post about their prospective company within days of their interview.CNBC - 4d -
Champions League: Five things to know as we keep sleeping on Bayern Munich while PSG and Barcelona look legit
The round of 16 is over, and outside of Real Madrid, here's what to know as the quarterfinals arrive next monthCBS Sports - 1d -
My pet rat is dying. I can’t stop thinking about all the things he taught me | Joseph Earp
Owning and caring for a creature takes us outside of ourselves – not just us insular weirdo artists, but all people. . I’m a writer and painter, two professions with the occupational risk of ...The Guardian - 1d -
Trump says Nato ‘stepping up’ and hopes Russia will do ‘right thing’ after Putin’s ceasefire comments – live
US president meeting Nato secretary-general after Russian president says he is in favour of ceasefire but flags ‘serious issues’ with proposal. Russia wary of proposed ceasefire plan Suspilne, ...The Guardian - 1d -
Who is Benjamin St-Juste? 5 things to know about Chargers new cornerback
The Chargers have brought a new cornerback to town in veteran Benjamin St. Juste. He will be expected to compete for a starting role in 2025.Yahoo Sports - 13h -
Who is Da'Shawn Hand? 5 things to know about Chargers new defensive tackle
The Chargers found some answers along the defensive line on Thursday in Da'Shawn Hand. The veteran will compete for a starting role in 2025.Yahoo Sports - 13h -
Slot: “The Only Thing I Know Is I Want Van Dijk Here Next Season”
Van Dijk’s Contract Future Uncertain as Slot Pushes for StayVan Dijk Casts Doubt Over His Liverpool FutureVirgil van Dijk has added further uncertainty to his Liverpool future, admitting that he is ...Yahoo Sports - 7h -
Atomfall Isn't British Fallout, But Its "Own Thing For Sure" Developer Rebellion Says
Since it was first revealed, Rebellion's upcoming game Atomfall has often been compared to Bethesda's Fallout. While both games do share a few similarities--from post-apocalyptic themes to killer ...GameSpot - 7h -
WATCH: 92-year-old grandpa does the most adorable thing for his granddaughter
Candace Castellanos has what she calls "a very Gen Z" job. So when her grandfather John sent her an article related to it, cut out from a newspaper, she was emotional to see he understood.ABC News - 6h -
2025 Women's NCAA Tournament: 25 things to know ahead of March Madness, including Tennessee's historic streak
The Lady Vols are headed toward their 43rd consecutive NCAA Tournament appearanceCBS Sports - 3h -
I adore my children. I’m also scared that one day my son will kill me
In the UK, more than 170 women have been murdered by their sons in the past 15 years. An anonymous mother reveals what it is like to be frightened of your child while desperately wanting to support ...The Guardian - 6d -
A big thank you to Reform for the comic relief in dark times
Very public squabble between Nigel Farage and Rupert Lowe has been a joy to witness – even if predictable. These past few weeks have been grim. The world hasn’t felt less safe in decades. European ...The Guardian - 4d -
Man allegedly held captive in Connecticut room for decades, set a fire to escape
Authorities in Waterbury, Connecticut, say a woman held her stepson captive for more than two decades until he intentionally started a fire in his room in a desperate bid to escape. Police have ...CBS News - 1d -
Want to Show Real Employee Appreciation? Avoid These 3 Recognition Pitfalls
It’s Employee Appreciation Day today. Smart business owners and managers will learn from these failures to bolster workplace morale.Inc. - Mar. 7 -
Just Before It Was a Cult Film, ‘Rocky Horror Show’ Was a Broadway Flop
Tim Curry and colleagues recall the musical’s misadventure at the Belasco Theater in 1975.The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
The pink protest at Trump’s speech shows the Democrats aren’t coming to save us
The general reaction is that this was yet another stunning example of how spineless and performative the Democrats are. Happy International Women’s Day (IWD), everyone! I’ve got some good news and ...The Guardian - 6d -
Pope Francis shows 'slight improvement' amid weekslong hospitalization, Vatican says
Pope Francis has shown a "gradual, slight improvement" after more than three weeks in the hospital, the Vatican said Saturday.NBC News - 6d -
Bewildering Steph stat shows magnificence of his 25K-point feat
Here's a wild stat to highlight the magnificence of Golden State Warriors superstar Steph Curry's historic 25,000-point scoring milestone.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Pope showing "gradual, slight improvement" amid double pneumonia treatment
The 88-year-old pope has remained stable, with no fever and good oxygen levels in his blood for several days, doctors said.CBS News - 5d -
'We showed a real mentality' - light at end of tunnel for Tottenham?
Manager Ange Postecoglou hails Tottenham's spirit after his side come from behind to draw with Bournemouth.BBC News - 5d -
Dramatic video shows thick smoke, flames after Pennsylvania plane crash
Dramatic video captured smoke and flames after a plane crashed in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Emergency crews responded to the site, and according to the Federal Aviation Administration, five ...NBC News - 4d -
3 Charts That Show Students Still Struggle After Covid
Since the Covid-19 pandemic, U.S. students haven’t recovered, and it’s widening inequality in our country. Sarah Mervosh, an education reporter at The New York Times who focuses on K-12 schools, ...The New York Times - 3d -
Ukraine’s drone strike shows it is not helpless without US intelligence
Attack on Moscow as peace talks began was designed to reinforce Kyiv’s proposal for an air truce with Russia. Ukraine’s decision to launch a drone attack into Russia as the next phase of peace ...The Guardian - 3d
