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Fox News, CNN and Other Outlets Urge White House to Drop AP Ban
Dozens of major news organizations, including some conservative outlets, urged the Trump administration to stop blocking The Associated Press from press events.The New York Times - Feb. 20 -
Ex-US security officials urge funding for science research to keep up with China
Appeal from officials, including two senior figures from Trump’s first term, comes amid reports National Science Foundation’s budget will be slashed. US politics live – latest updates Chuck ...The Guardian - Feb. 25 -
Kurdish leader Ocalan issues message from prison, urging PKK to disarm to make peace with Turkey
Imprisoned Kurdish leader Abdullah Ocalan has called on his militant group to lay down its arms and dissolve as part of a bid to end a four-decade long conflict that has claimed tens of thousands ...ABC News - 6d -
Cyclone Garance hits French Indian Ocean island of Reunion, residents urged to stay indoors
Tropical Cyclone Garance hit the French Indian Ocean island of Reunion, bringing heavy rain and winds exceeding 200 kilometers per hour (124 mph) that caused floods and damage to buildingsABC News - 6d -
Ukraine war briefing: Starmer urges west to keep aid flowing as US announces suspension
Oil pipeline burns in Russia after Ukrainian drone attack; deadly Russian strike on Ukrainian military training ground. What we know on day 1,105 Continue reading...The Guardian - 2d -
DC-area Democrats urge RFK Jr. to reinstate fired NIH, HSS staff
Washington, D.C.-area Democrats are urging Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to reinstate the staff fired from HSS and the National Institute of Health. ...The Hill - 2d -
Australians in some east coast areas urged to evacuate ahead of ‘very rare’ cyclone
Australia braced for a rare east coast tropical cyclone that is swirling towards Brisbane, its third-most populous city, with authorities urging residents in flood-prone suburbs to evacuate soon.NBC News - 1d -
EU ambassador to China urges Beijing to stop building coal-fired power plants
Jorge Toledo’s comments come after approvals for coal power projects increased in second half of 2024. The EU’s ambassador to China has urged Beijing to stop building coal-fired power plants, ...The Guardian - 1d -
How Trump's tariffs on Mexico and Canada will sweep across the U.S., state by state
From Maine to Montana to New Mexico, states across the U.S. will face significant economic issues from President Donald Trump's trade war on Mexico and Canada.CNBC - Feb. 25 -
Europe must trim its welfare state to build a warfare state
There is no way of defending the continent without cuts to social spendingFinancial Times - 1d -
Breaking down the state of education in the U.S.
Two major reports released in the past month show the nation's fourth and eighth graders overall have declined in math and reading since 2019. But, surprisingly adults aren't doing much better. Nat ...CBS News - Feb. 25 -
The deteriorating state of US relations with Ukraine
Also in today’s newsletter, farmers sound off about how tariffs will impact their industryFinancial Times - 10h -
Trump backs Rep. Byron Donalds in his likely run for Florida governor in 2026
President Donald Trump on Thursday publicly supported Republican Rep. Byron Donalds' likely bid for Florida governor in 2026.NBC News - Feb. 21 -
Tense moments between Trump, Maine governor on transgender executive order, reporters say
Reporters covering President Trump's working session with U.S. governors are noting his tense exchange involving Maine Gov. Janet Mills regarding the executive order on transgender athletes. CBS ...CBS News - Feb. 21 -
'See you in court': Trump and Maine governor clash over trans athlete order
President Trump called out Maine Gov. Janet Mills at a meeting of governors at the White House over her state not complying with his executive order to ban transgender athletes from women's sports.NBC News - Feb. 21 -
DOGE for Ohio? Vivek Ramaswamy enters governor's race pushing cuts and merit pay
CLEVELAND — Biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, who will declare his candidacy for governor of Ohio on Monday, wants to reshape public schools, cut regulations and slash spending.NBC News - Feb. 23 -
DeSantis promotes his wife as next Florida governor and takes a shot at Trump's pick
As Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis approaches the end of his term in office, he’s talking up one potential heir to succeed him in 2026: his wife Casey DeSantisABC News - Feb. 24 -
Iowa governor signs nation's first bill removing transgender civil rights protections
Iowa became the first state to strike anti-discrimination protections for transgender people from its civil rights code on Friday after the state’s Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds signed hotly ...The Hill - 6d -
Ohio governor's race poll: Ramaswamy a favorite, Sherrod Brown has strong backing
Former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy appears to be an early GOP favorite in the 2026 Ohio governor’s race, while former Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) leads among Democrats, according to ...The Hill - 2d -
Bank of England governor says risks to UK, global economy from trade wars ‘substantial’ – as it happened
Andrew Bailey says ‘essential that we don’t abandon multilateralism;’ European stock markets, euro rally after Germany announces fiscal ‘bazooka’. German stock markets are surging while the ...The Guardian - 1d -
Weakening UK demand could help bear down on inflation, says BoE governor
Andrew Bailey plays down risks of self-reinforcing acceleration in price growthFinancial Times - 1d -
Firing squad could become Idaho’s main execution method if governor signs bill
State senate passes bill as its sponsor suggests shooting someone is more effective and humane than other methods. Death by firing squad could become Idaho ’s primary method of execution under a ...The Guardian - 1d -
Elon Musk and Texas governor celebrate firing of worker over pronouns in email signature
Billionaire Trump ally and Greg Abbot tweet about Frank Zamora, who was let go after refusing to remove pronouns. The Texas governor, Greg Abbott , and, later, Elon Musk showed support on ...The Guardian - 5h -
Australia news live: Tropical Cyclone Alfred updates – public transport to halt in south-east Queensland as Crisafulli urges residents to prepare
Thousands without electricity in Byron Bay region and in Queensland as waves top 10m in Tweed area. Follow today’s news live. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast ...The Guardian - 1d -
Map shows drug overdose death trends by state
Data shows overdose deaths decreased by 4% between 2022 and 2023. The trend continued into 2024.CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Cleveland State defeats Detroit Mercy 73-65
Led by Tahj Staveskie's 22 points, the Cleveland State Vikings defeated the Detroit Mercy Titans 73-65ABC News - Feb. 21 -
Alabama State hosts Matthews and Florida A&M
Florida A&M Rattlers (12-12, 9-4 SWAC) at Alabama State Hornets (12-14, 8-5 SWAC) Montgomery, Alabama; Saturday, 4:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Hornets -4.5; over/under is 145.5 BOTTOM ...ABC News - Feb. 22 -
Sources: Fresno State subject of betting inquiry
Fresno State has removed one player from the men's basketball team and suspended two others as the school has drawn scrutiny for potential ties to sports gambling, sources confirmed to ESPN prior ...ESPN - Feb. 22 -
Golden State Was a Mess. Jimmy Butler Changed Everything.
It’s clear that Butler’s presence has helped Stephen Curry and Draymond Green. But his impact goes far beyond aiding the Warriors’ superstars.The New York Times - Feb. 24 -
Davis and Southern Illinois host Illinois State
Southern Illinois hosts the Illinois State Redbirds after Kennard Davis scored 21 points in Southern Illinois' 83-79 loss to the Valparaiso BeaconsABC News - Feb. 25 -
King Charles invites Trump to UK for a state visit
King Charles III has invited President Trump for a state visit to the United Kingdom, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told the president during their meeting Thursday in Washington. Starmer ...The Hill - Feb. 27 -
DOGE's ripple effects in the states: From the Politics Desk
Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s initiative to dramatically slash the federal workforce is increasingly having a political ripple effect at the state level.NBC News - Feb. 27 -
Alcorn State hosts Bush and Prairie View A&M
Prairie View A&M visits the Alcorn State Braves after Braelon Bush scored 24 points in the Panthers' 64-56 victory against the Mississippi Valley State Delta DevilsABC News - 5d -
Saturday Sessions: Michael Marcagi performs "Flyover State"
Michael Marcagi broke into the music scene in 2024 with his debut EP "American Romance." His vocals and knack for storytelling connecting with fans and led to his single "Scared to Start" going ...CBS News - 5d -
South Carolina wildfires spur evacuations and state of emergency
Wildfires in Carolina Forest, S.C., a community outside of Myrtle Beach, have prompted evacuation orders in Horry County. South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has also declared a state of emergency.NBC News - 4d -
Belmont takes down Murray State 70-60
Led by Carter Whitt's 18 points, the Belmont Bruins defeated the Murray State Racers 70-60ABC News - 4d -
The state of the union under Trump is ... definitely not strong
President Trump faces a challenge in his speech to Congress, as he must address the shaky state of the nation, rising inflation, and his controversial economic policies, while also trying to rally ...The Hill - 3d -
Russian state propagandists overjoyed at Anora’s Oscar triumph
The film’s five Academy Awards seen as act of normalisation by commentators in country still persecuting critics of its war on Ukraine. • Anora dominates the Oscars as Mikey Madison named best ...The Guardian - 3d -
9 states report measles cases as outbreaks grow
One of the most contagious viruses in the world is spreading around the United States. So far in 2025 there have been three distinct measles outbreaks and at least 164 cases reported to the Centers ...The Hill - 2d