Turns Diplomacy Russia

How Tony winner Bill Berloni turns rescue dogs into stars of stage

His current roster of performers includes Bowdie, who starred as Nana in "Peter Pan Live," and Myrtle, who plays Charlotte York's dog in "And Just Like That ..."

CBS News - Feb. 21

Hamas turns over correct body of hostage Shiri Bibas

Hostage Shiri Bibas's body has been returned to Israel after Hamas turned over the wrong body on Thursday.

ABC News - Feb. 22

‘Traditional flavours and modern ideas’ turn Swedish buns into a TikTok delight

The ‘fantasticallly delicious’ semla has gone from a simple Nordic springtime favourite to a Noma-approved delicacy. The earliest version of the Swedish semla was a 16th-century plain bread bun ...

The Guardian - Feb. 22

In Syria, Joy at al-Assad’s Demise Turns to Fear of Israeli Raids

Villagers say they worry that incursions into border areas of Syria by Israel’s military could turn into a prolonged occupation. Israel says the raids are needed to protect the border.

The New York Times - Feb. 22

Carmakers turn to new hybrid and petrol models to bolster profits

Investments continue in combustion and hybrid engine vehicles amid lengthy wait for EVs to become mainstream

Financial Times - Feb. 23

Shocked by Trump, Europe Turns Its Hopes to Germany’s Election

Germany’s economy is stalled and its politics fractured. But it sees an opening for a new chancellor to lead Europe’s response to a changing America.

The New York Times - Feb. 23

Startup founders are turning to 'seed-strapping' in a difficult funding environment

Seed-strapping is the "Goldilocks version" of bootstrapping and venture capital, Josh Payne of OpenSky Ventures tells CNBC.

CNBC - Feb. 23

As federal funding dries up, states turn to opioid settlement money

Uncertainty over funding for federal safety net programs may lead some state officials to turn to opioid settlement dollars to make up the difference.

CBS News - Feb. 24

Top tech companies turn to hydrogen and nuclear energy for AI data centers

Silicon Valley is looking at hydrogen and nuclear energy alternatives to meet the energy demands of the AI race.

CNBC - Feb. 24

Musk’s DOGE moves will ‘turn out more Democrats than Obama': Carville

Carville told NewsNation that the Tesla billionaire will be "the greatest generator of Democratic turnout, ever, more than Barack Obama."

The Hill - Feb. 25

How Gage Spex Turned Their New York Apartment Into a Barbie Dollhouse

The performance artist Gage Spex has amassed a collection of over 200 carefully styled toys.

The New York Times - 6d

OPM instructs agencies to turn over plans for mass government layoffs

A Wednesday memo from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) directs agencies across government to turn over plans for widespread layoffs of federal ...

The Hill - 5d

Man's brain turned to glass by Vesuvius ash cloud 2,000 years ago

The pea-sized brain was found in the skull of a 20-year-old man killed in the volcanic eruption.

BBC News - 4d

Venture capital trusts have little reason to celebrate turning 30

Fundraising for the tax-efficient assets is up 10 per cent this year — but they remain a niche choice

Financial Times - 4d

Joseph Wambaugh, cop-turned-best-selling-author, dies at 88

Unlike those on 'Dragnet' and other cop shows, Wambaugh's fictional officers were often compromised and deeply flawed characters

Los Angeles Times - 3d

Black Leaders on Why They’ve Turned Against Eric Adams

The mayor is losing support from a crucial cohort whose members say he is damaging the political prospects of other Black officials.

The New York Times - 3d

How Zelensky’s Oval Office Meeting Turned into a Showdown With Trump

The question hovering over Washington was whether the confrontation was a spontaneous outburst or a planned verbal smack down.

The New York Times - 2d

ESPN's Stephen A. Smith turns up political talk, triggering 2028 speculation

Sports commentator Stephen A. Smith is taking on a new role in Democratic politics as the party searches for its identity after its loss to President Trump in November. Smith expressed interest in ...

The Hill - 2d

Fears of ICE Raids Turn Streets Quiet in Heavily Hispanic Part of NYC

In Corona, a once-vibrant New York City enclave home to generations of Latino immigrants, the threat of mass deportations has made many residents afraid to go outside.

The New York Times - 1d

Young adults increasingly struggling offline turn to ASMR videos, report finds

Visceral videos of people playing with slime or braiding hair soothe those who feel overwhelmed by in-person contact. Younger adults are increasingly overwhelmed by in-person interaction and ...

The Guardian - 2d

SEC turns a new leaf with flurry of crypto probe endings

The ending of multiple Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) investigations into cryptocurrency firms is sending a strong signal that the agency’s approach to enforcement is quickly changing ...

The Hill - 1d

A Ukrainian man is sentenced for planning sabotage on Russia's behalf

A Polish court has handed an eight-year prison term to a Ukrainian man convicted of planning acts of sabotage and arson on Russia's behalf

ABC News - Feb. 21

Vladimir Putin prepares for return of western companies to Russia

President orders cabinet to give domestic producers preferential treatment as payback for sanctions

Financial Times - Feb. 21

Trump: Zelensky 'has no cards,' 'shouldn't be at meetings' with Russia

President Trump on Friday lashed out at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, saying he did not think it was important for Zelensky to attend negotiations about the war in Ukraine. Trump in an ...

The Hill - Feb. 21

What’s really behind Trump’s abrupt pivot to Russia?

The president has shocked allies by opening talks with Moscow and criticising Ukraine. Will this dramatic shift in US foreign policy hold?

Financial Times - Feb. 21

In Private Remarks on Russia, Rubio Tries to Reassure Europeans

European officials were not sure what to make of the secretary of state’s measured assessment of Washington’s apparent pivot toward Moscow.

The New York Times - Feb. 22

In reversal, Trump says Russia attacked Ukraine

President Donald Trump reversed course on Friday and said Russia did in fact invade Ukraine, and that Kyiv would soon sign a minerals agreement with the United States as part of efforts to end the ...

NBC News - Feb. 22

America's Russia policy is a failure of critical thinking and foresight

This persistent inability to appreciate the thinking exposed by another great power is especially striking given that Russia’s policies have not changed at all since the days of Ivan the Terrible ...

The Hill - Feb. 22

Russia Is Wooing Western Energy Companies, but Will They Return?

Industry experts say Western companies will need to weigh potential access to oil and gas riches against political risks and other hazards of doing business in Russia.

The New York Times - Feb. 23

Ukraine’s uncertain future on the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion

G7 nations gather to discuss an end to the conflict, French and UK leaders meet Trump and Hollywood hosts the Oscars

Financial Times - Feb. 23

Inside Russia: Putin’s war, three years on

What have Russians won and lost during the conflict in Ukraine?

BBC News - Feb. 24

Trump, Macron take questions on Ukraine-Russia war

President Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron met at the Oval Office and took questions about the future of Ukraine and the possibility of a deal with Russia. Mr. Trump also took questions ...

CBS News - Feb. 24

Most voters want Ukraine to reach settlement with Russia

Most voters want Ukraine to reach a settlement with Russia as the war between the two countries reaches its three-year anniversary, including a majority of Republicans, Democrats and independents, ...

The Hill - Feb. 24

Holidays in hell: summer camp with Russia’s forgotten children

At the rural orphanage where I volunteered, the place resembled a Dickensian workhouse. The staff’s main tools were antipsychotics and violence. The experience gave me a window into Putin’s Russia ...

The Guardian - Feb. 25

US sides with Russia in UN resolutions on Ukraine

The UK and France abstain as the UN Security Council passes a text that does not criticise Moscow.

BBC News - Feb. 25

House Democrat: Trump ‘selling out Ukraine to Russia’

Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.) said he thinks President Trump is “selling out” Ukraine to Russia in talks to end the three-year war. Moulton joined CNN’s Erin Burnett on Monday evening, when she asked ...

The Hill - Feb. 25