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Pope is resting after another 'tranquil' night in hospital, Vatican says
Pope Francis, who has been in hospital for almost three weeks battling double pneumonia, has spent another “tranquil” night and is still resting, the Vatican said Thursday.NBC News - 23h -
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Leonardo chief says Trump has given Europe ‘unprecedented’ urgency on defence
Italian group signs new joint venture with Turkish drone manufacturer BaykarFinancial Times - 20h -
Swiss industrial giant says Trump tariffs will create ‘inflationary environment’
Also in today’s newsletter, just 36 companies accounted for half of global emissions in 2023Financial Times - 20h -
Hamas says Trump’s threats encourage Israel to back out of Gaza ceasefire
Militant group accuses the US president of seeking to undermine deal with his ultimatum for release of hostages. Hamas has accused Donald Trump of seeking to undermine the shaky pause in ...The Guardian - 21h -
Sports pitch car crash victim is girl, 10, police say
Another girl remains in hospital after being injured by a car while at football training in Cumbria.BBC News - 20h -
US 'destroying' world order, Ukraine's ambassador to UK says
Valerii Zaluzhnyi's comments come amid an apparent cooling of tensions between Kyiv and Washington.BBC News - 18h -
Capt Tom charity is our deepest regret, says daughter
Hannah Ingram-Moore tells the BBC that nothing "dishonest" happened.BBC News - 19h -
Rubio says Ukraine conflict is part of US-Russia proxy war
Secretary of State Marco Rubio in a Wednesday interview described the war in Ukraine as a proxy war between the United States and Russia, as he sought to explain on the Oval Office blow-up last ...The Hill - 18h -
About 20 countries could join Ukraine coalition, UK says
The countries, largely from Europe and the Commonwealth, would not all send troops but are offering support.BBC News - 16h -
Why This KPMG Exec Says Making Friends at Work Could Reduce Burnout
Making office friends seems like a good idea reduce the burnout risks of the daily grind. It’s just harder in the digital-first workplace, says one insightful leader.Inc. - 16h -
Trump says Al Green should be forced to take IQ test
President Trump said Thursday that Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) should be forced to take an IQ test after the congressman was removed from his joint address and later censured by the House this week. ...The Hill - 15h -
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U.S. federal agencies targeted in Chinese hacker-for-hire scheme, DOJ says
The Justice Department has unveiled a hackers-for-hire scheme that was allegedly directed by the Chinese government. The targets reportedly included U.S. government agencies. CBS News Homeland ...CBS News - 16h -
Speaker Johnson says Education Department's dismantling is welcomed "around the country"
An executive order is expected from President Trump to dissolve the Department of Education, though the timing is still unclear. House Speaker Mike Johnson said about the move, "I think everybody ...CBS News - 15h -
Trump says Mexico will not be required to pay tariffs items in USMCA agreement
President Trump posted on social media that Mexico will not be required to pay tariffs on anything that falls under the USMCA agreement until early April.NBC News - 15h -
Trump’s oil sanctions to hurt Venezuela’s ‘elite repression forces’, says opposition
Removal of Chevron licence cuts off key funding for president’s security forces, says Maria Corina MachadoFinancial Times - 16h -
What is this era of calamity we’re in? Some say ‘polycrisis’ captures it
The term ‘polycrisis’ has gained traction as we face one disaster after another. It’s overwhelming – but diagnosing the catastrophe is the first step to addressing it. Two months into 2025, the ...The Guardian - 16h -
Trump Administration Says Maine Broke Law by Allowing Transgender Athletes on Teams
After issuing an executive order barring transgender athletes from participating in women’s sports last month, President Trump targeted the state for scrutiny.The New York Times - 14h -
Treasury Secretary Bessent says the American dream is not about 'access to cheap goods'
Bessent on Thursday offered a full-throated defense of the White House's position on tariffs.CNBC - 12h -
Trump says he’s 'looking at' revoking protected status for Ukrainians
President Trump said Thursday he’s looking at whether to revoke temporary protected status for thousands of Ukrainians in the United States who fled that country’s war with Russia, but that no ...The Hill - 11h -
New Jersey man killed younger brother in a 'fit of madness,' officials say
Matthew Hertgen was in a “fit of madness” and experiencing “terrifying visions” when he allegedly murdered his younger brother in his Princeton, New Jersey, apartment.NBC News - 12h -
Some Insurers Pledge to Ease Burden on L.A. Fire Victims, but Others Say No
Most insurance companies will not require policyholders to itemize lost belongings, though some major companies, including State Farm, have refused.The New York Times - 10h -
Paramount says Trump's CBS '60 Minutes' lawsuit seeks to 'punish' network
Paramount on Thursday asked a federal judge in Texas to dismiss the $20-billion lawsuit. The media company separately has agreed to have a mediator look at the case.Los Angeles Times - 10h -
Doctor says postpartum depression is never the mother's fault, amid new study
A new study suggests that postpartum depression is linked to changes in the brain during pregnancy. Of the 88 mothers examined, 11% showed moderate depression symptoms during late pregnancy, and ...CBS News - 8h -
What Trump says Canada, Mexico can do to stop tariff threat
Just two days after imposing 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, President Trump is hitting the pause button. The president signed a series of executive orders on Thursday, granting ...CBS News - 7h -
Trump is not a king, judge says in reinstating fired federal labor board member
In case that could define limits of Trump’s presidential power, federal judge reinstates labor agency member, warning of damage if Trump continues to rule like a king.ABC News - 7h -
Ontario will tariff electricity going to 3 US states on Monday, premier says
Ontario Premier Doug Ford said three states would face tariffs on electricity after a week of President Trump’s swipes at Canada with fluctuating trade policies. “I love Americans. It's been 20 ...The Hill - 8h -
Trump Signs Order to Create a ‘Crypto Reserve,’ Adviser Says
The first-of-its-kind reserve would be anchored by a stash of Bitcoin the government already owns, estimated to be worth billions of dollars, the White House’s crypto czar said.The New York Times - 3h -
Pakistan wants to expel all Afghan refugees from the country, says Afghan embassy
The Afghan embassy in Islamabad says Pakistan wants to remove all Afghan refugees from the country and they face expulsion in the near futureABC News - Feb. 19 -
Xbox Pushes Ahead With Muse, a New Generative AI Model. Devs Say ‘Nobody Will Want This’
One developer responds to the release of Muse: “We are implicitly empowering a class of people who own these tools and don’t give a fuck about how they reshape our lives.”Wired - Feb. 19 -
Nicolas Cage's ex is suing him and their son. She says Weston Cage beat her and dad shares blame
Nicolas Cage's attorney dismisses the allegations made by Christina Fulton, who's suing Weston Cage for assault and Nicolas for failing to prevent their son from committing acts of violence.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 20 -
This 1 Small Change to Every Email Is the ‘Most Effective Thing You Can Do’ Says Communications Expert
‘Language mimicry’ can lead people to trust you, says Ping author Andrew Brodsky.Inc. - Feb. 20 -
Airbus could prioritize deliveries to non-U.S. customers if Trump tariffs impede trade, CEO says
Airbus could prioritize deliveries to its non-U.S.NBC News - Feb. 20 -
Airbus could prioritize deliveries to non-U.S. customers if Trump tariffs impede trade, CEO says
Guillaume Faury also said Airbus had ramped up U.S. production in recent years and that he hoped tariffs would not disrupt the aviation industry.CNBC - Feb. 20 -
OpenAI CFO talks possibility of going public, says Musk bid isn't a distraction
The interview with finance chief Sarah Friar comes during a pivotal time, with the startup reportedly in talks to close a $40 billion investment from SoftBank.CNBC - Feb. 20 -
UN envoy says creating an inclusive Syrian government could help lift sanctions
U.N. special envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen has said that formation of a “new inclusive government” in Damascus by March 1 could pave the way for lifting sanctions imposed by western countriesABC News - Feb. 20 -
Hornets' Mark Williams 'shocked' over failed Lakers trade as agent says he was 'ready and able to play'
Williams was back on the court Wednesday for the Hornets' win over the LakersCBS Sports - Feb. 20 -
GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen hikes his personal stake in Alibaba to $1 billion, WSJ says
Cohen's sizable stake in Alibaba is a bullish bet on China's economic growth in the long run, The Wall Street Journal said.CNBC - Feb. 20 -
Everton’s Carlos Alcaraz: ‘Moyes only says hola in Spanish, but his English is very clear’
Argentinian wants to settle down at his fourth club in three years and has begun like a house on fire at ‘loco’ Goodison. To describe Everton’s first impressions of Carlos Alcaraz as positive would ...The Guardian - Feb. 20
