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Juventus boss praises USMNT star Weston McKennie's versatility: 'Top-level players can play anywhere'
The Texas native continues to deliver in Turin no matter what's asked of himCBS Sports - Feb. 13 -
The A-level student who became an enemy of the Chinese state
Chloe Cheung was just a year out of school when Hong Kong police issued a million-dollar bounty for her arrest.BBC News - 4d -
Department of Homeland Security preparing for high-level firings
The Trump administration is preparing to fire hundreds of senior leaders at the Department of Homeland Security, according to three sources familiar with the matter. NBC News’ Vaughn Hillyard ...NBC News - 1d -
Rodgers aims to make Celtic 'seasoned club at this level'
Brendan Rodgers hails his Celtic players after their Champions League journey ends despite a 1-1 draw with Bayern Munich in Germany.BBC News - 1d -
Illegal border crossings at lowest level in 5 years
Illegal crossings along the southern border continue to decrease and are now at the lowest level they've been in nearly five years, according to new monthly data released by U.S. Customs and Border ...CBS News - 1d -
The water industry’s big problem? Toxic levels of complexity
Jon Cunliffe has his work cut out with a review that will try to find a fix for problems decades in the makingFinancial Times - 1d -
This Forgotten Nintendo Switch Game Can Level Up Your Workouts
Ring Fit Adventure can help you hit your fitness goals if you’re allergic to the gym.Wired - Feb. 8 -
US officials are bound for Europe for top-level talks on Ukraine
President Donald Trump’s national security adviser Mike Waltz says that top administration officials are traveling to Europe this weekABC News - Feb. 9 -
Students half a grade behind pre-pandemic levels in math, reading: Study
The average student in 2024 remained nearly half a grade level behind pre-pandemic achievement in math and reading, according to a study released Tuesday. The 2025 Education Recovery Scorecard, ...The Hill - Feb. 11 -
Astro Bot Gets PS5 Pro Support And New Levels Starting Today
PlayStation has announced that PS5 Pro support has been added to Astro Bot, and the first of five additional levels is live in the game today.. According to the PlayStation Blog , the PS5 Pro ...GameSpot - 6d -
Russian drone struck Chernobyl reactor shell, but radiation levels normal: Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says a Russian drone with a high-explosive warhead hit the protective confinement shell of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in the Kyiv region early Friday ...ABC News - 5d -
The White Lotus: the TV phenomenon is back – and it’s still next-level viewing
Exquisitely awful guests and drama it’s impossible to look away from: it can only be the third, Thailand-based season of Mike White’s luxury resort drama. Bring on the memes!. Sure, The White ...The Guardian - 4d -
Trump doubles down on reciprocal tariffs, vowing a 'level playing field'
President Trump defended his presidential memorandum proposing reciprocal tariffs in a Truth Social post Saturday, saying the move will ensure a "level playing field for American workers." Trump ...The Hill - 4d -
Spin Class Gear to Level Up Your Ride, WIRED-Tested (2025)
Spin class is intimidating, but your gear shouldn't be. Clip in and conquer your next session with these WIRED-approved picks.Wired - 3d -
New study finds alarming levels of plastic accumulation in human brains
A new study from the University of New Mexico found that plastic in the brain has increased by about 50% over the past eight years. The accumulation, roughly equivalent to the size of a standard ...CBS News - 2d -
Will That Asteroid Strike Earth? Risk Level Rises to Highest Ever Recorded.
The threat from space rock 2024 YR4 has surpassed that of Apophis, an asteroid feared by scientists 20 years ago. The danger remains low, but experts are estimating the damage that could be done.The New York Times - 1d -
China’s holdings of US Treasuries fall to lowest level since 2009
Beijing has been seeking to hold US debt through lower-profile accounts and diversifying into other assetsFinancial Times - 22h -
Anti-Muslim hate at record level in UK, report says
Almost 6,000 cases of Islamophobia were recorded in 2024, more than double the number two years earlier.BBC News - 18h -
California lawmaker proposes state-level 'forever chemical' limits
California Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel (D) on Wednesday introduced legislation that would establish state-mandated drinking water standards for toxic "forever chemicals," amid fears that existing ...The Hill - 10h -
Divisional rankings: Benavidez's big win proves he's ready for next level
After a clear decision win on Saturday, David Benavidez put himself in position to fight a top star at light heavyweight. Here are the latest ESPN divisional rankings.ESPN - 10h -
NBA Power Rankings: Breaking 30 teams into title tiers after wild trade deadline as Lakers, Warriors level upt
A look at the current NBA hierarchy after seismic shakeups rocked the leagueCBS Sports - Feb. 8 -
Altman brushes off Musk’s bid for OpenAI control as rocky saga hits next level
Elon Musk and Sam Altman have sparred over the future of OpenAI and more since Musk left the company.MarketWatch - Feb. 11 -
LangChain shows AI agents aren’t human-level yet because they’re overwhelmed by tools
LangChain evaluated a single AI agent to see if its performance degrades when given more context and tools, essentially overwhelming it.VentureBeat - Feb. 11 -
Mortgage refinance demand jumps to highest level since October, but homebuyers pull back again
Applications to refinance a home loan jumped 10% compared with the previous week and were 33% higher than the same week one year ago.CNBC - Feb. 12 -
Everton’s logic-defying derby leveller reminds us football cannot be tamed | Jonathan Liew
Tarkowski’s goal against Liverpool didn’t undo the mistakes of the past but Goodison sure embraced the madness. Before the actual ending, and then the melee that followed the ending, there was the ...The Guardian - Feb. 12 -
New coal power plant projects in China hit the highest level in nearly 10 years, report says
A new report says China’s power industry began construction on nearly 100 gigawatts of new coal plant capacity last year, the most in nearly a decadeABC News - Feb. 13 -
Mortgage rates dip to lowest level of 2025, lifting hopes for spring home-buying season
Mortgage rates fell for the fourth week in a row, offering a glimmer of hope to home buyers.MarketWatch - 6d -
Top prosecutor resignations over DOJ directive is "extraordinary on any level," attorney says
Manhattan's top career federal prosecutor resigned on Thursday, just days after a Justice Department official ordered her office to dismiss corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric ...CBS News - 6d -
Water chlorination levels in US and EU likely increase cancer risk, study finds
Bladder cancer risk increased 33% and colorectal cancer by 15% in using chlorine to disinfect water. Chlorinating drinking water at levels common in the United States and European Union probably ...The Guardian - 2d -
Giancarlo Stanton injury: Yankees slugger has 'very high' level of elbow pain with Opening Day in question
Stanton said Monday that surgery is 'not a worry' right nowCBS Sports - 2d -
Will Philip Montgomery take Kyron Drones, Virginia Tech offense to next level in make-or-break 2025 season?
The Hokies tapped the veteran coach as offensive coordinator after a disappointing 2024 campaignCBS Sports - 2d -
U.S. and Russia agree to restore embassy staffing in high-level talks on Ukraine war
The United States and Russia on Tuesday kicked off high-level talks marking President Donald Trump's reversal of American policy on Moscow.NBC News - 1d -
U.S., Russia end first high-level talks since 2022 as Ukraine peace negotiations hang in the balance
Ukrainian officials were not present at the talks in Riyadh, Kyiv said, and European allies remain frozen out of the discussions for now.CNBC - 1d -
Polish president says US assures him it won’t reduce troop levels as he revives 'Fort Trump' idea
Poland’s President Andrzej Duda says he has received U.S. assurances that Washington will not reduce its troop presence in Poland and elsewhere along NATO’s eastern flankABC News - 1d -
This Entry-Level 3D Printer Is Over $100 Off Thanks To Amazon Lightning Deal
If you're curious about 3D printers but don't want to spend upwards of $1,000 (or more) for a high-end model, Amazon has a handful of great deals on entry-level options right now. Budget-friendly ...GameSpot - 1d -
How an investment banker became Putin’s man in the room for high-level U.S. talks
As U.S. and Russian negotiators work to secure a ceasefire in Ukraine, Kirill Dmitriev will be trying his best to secure the best deal for Vladimir Putin.NBC News - 12h -
Melting glaciers caused almost 2cm of sea level rise this century, study reveals
Decades-long research shows world’s glaciers collectively lost 6.542tn tonnes of ice between 2000 and 2023. Melting glaciers have caused almost 2cm of sea level rise this century alone, a ...The Guardian - 13h -
All-Star Weekend: Team Shaq cruises to All-Star Game championship
Here are the live updates and highlights from NBA All-Star Weekend 2025 in the Bay Area.ESPN - 3d -
Wemby's first NBA All-Star weekend: Dunks, disqualification for Spurs star
Chronicling the best moments of Wembanyama's busy weekend, from a controversial Skills Challenge to vying for All-Star MVP.ESPN - 15h -
A Met Museum guard becomes a star
Artist Armia Khalil emigrated to the U.S. from Egypt with nothing but $400 and a suitcase of sculpting tools. When his dreams of becoming a professional sculptor didn't work out, he got a job as a ...CBS News - Feb. 9