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Mexico Released Dozens of Cartel Figures Into U.S. Custody
Also, Southeast Asia’s scam centers keep flourishing. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.The New York Times - 6d -
Caps, Lightning honor figure skaters lost in crash
The Capitals and Lightning will wear special helmet decals for their game on Saturday in support of the figure skating community and all those affected by the Flight 5342 tragedy in January.ESPN - 5d -
WATCH: Figure skaters honor midair crash victims
U.S. Figure Skating honored the victims of the deadly midair crash over the Potomac in a touching tribute in Washington, D.C.ABC News - 3d -
Robot Startup Figure Reveals an AI Breakthrough Called Helix
The company also released a video showing two humanoid robots putting away groceries. It’s worth watching.Inc. - Feb. 20 -
Hasbro Reveals Spider-Man Figures Based On Insomniac's Game Series
The only thing better than a brand-new Spider-Man action figure is a handful of brand-new Spider-Man action figures. If you're a fan of Insomniac's Spider-Man video games, you can build your own ...GameSpot - Feb. 26 -
BBC criticised by 500 media figures for pulling Gaza documentary
Gary Lineker, Anita Rani, Riz Ahmed and Miriam Margolyes are among the signatories on the open letter.BBC News - Feb. 27 -
Number of Trans Troops Far Lower Than Estimated, Pentagon Figures Show
The Defense Department said 4,240 service members, or about 0.2 percent of those in uniform, have a diagnosis of gender dysphoria. Previous estimates had put the number at triple that figure.The New York Times - 6d -
The Draft 'unicorn' that NFL teams just can't figure out
The NFL could soon have its own two-way superstar, but Draft prospect Travis Hunter is such a rarity that teams are unsure what to do with him.BBC News - 3d -
Figure Skating Stars Pay an Emotional Tribute to the D.C. Plane Crash Victims
Spectators, heavy with grief, packed Capital One Arena for the skating benefit.The New York Times - 3d -
Some DOGE Staffers Are Drawing Six-Figure Government Salaries
Engineers and executives at the so-called Department of Government Efficiency are drawing healthy taxpayer-funded salaries—sometimes from the very agencies they are cutting.Wired - 2d -
Tunisia puts 40 opposition figures on trial. Activists say it's politically motivated
A Tunisian court has opened a high-profile trial in which 40 people stand accused of conspiring against state securityABC News - 1d -
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Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye is charged with treason, which carries the death penalty
Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye has been charged with treason, in an escalation of legal troubles stemming from allegations he plotted to remove the country’s long-time leader by forceABC News - Feb. 21 -
Chen, Kerrigan added to figure skating event benefiting victims of DC plane crash
Nathan Chen, Nancy Kerrigan and Peggy Fleming are among the figure skaters added to the cast of a benefit event this weekend in Washington, DABC News - Feb. 24 -
Mattel wins back lucrative rights to make DC-themed action figures, other toys
Mattel's deal with Warner Bros. Discovery to make toys related to the DC brand could fuel more toy sales and help Mattel compete with rivals such as Hasbro.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 27 -
Mexico deports 29 drug cartel figures to the U.S. as officials meet with Trump team
Mexico has sent 29 drug cartel figures, including drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero, who was behind the killing of a U.S. DEA agent in 1985, to the United States as the Trump administration turns up ...NBC News - 6d -
Figure skater's dad describes agony of losing wife and son in D.C. plane crash
Doug Lane speaks out about the loss of his wife and son in the plane crash over the Potomac River in D.C.NBC News - 6d -
5 figure skating icons talk 'significant loss' after D.C. plane crash
A quintet of American figure skating legends paid tribute to the 28 members of the skating world who died when an American Eagle flight collided with a Black Hawk helicopter in Washington, D.C., in ...NBC News - 3d -
Figure skating event in Washington benefiting victims of the DC plane crash raises $1.2 million
Organizers of a figure skating event in Washington say they raised $1.2 million for victims of the DABC News - 3d -
What did you do this week? I figured out if you could retire early from the stupid job you hate.
Sometimes you need to exit the long road to retirement earlier than planned.MarketWatch - 2d -
Residents could be out of their homes 'for a year'
Godstone residents affected by the sinkholes attend a meeting to discuss what happens next.BBC News - Feb. 25 -
The New Yorker Celebrates 100 Years
A buzzy night spot was the party venue for a magazine that is “the last of its kind.”The New York Times - Feb. 27 -
Why is the flu so bad this year?
The U.S. is in the midst of its first “high severity” flu season in seven years. Flu activity has slowed in recent weeks, but experts warn that the season isn’t over yet.NBC News - 6d -
WATCH: Who will win at this year's Oscars?
The Academy Awards mark the end of Hollywood's awards season, featuring the final red-carpet event. Millions expected to tune in to see which film wins Best Picture, Best Actor, and Best Actress.ABC News - 4d -
Powerful quantum computers in years not decades, says Microsoft
It says a new chip it has created could end up being as important a breakthrough as the semiconductor.BBC News - Feb. 19 -
No pain, no gain? Hardly. This year's fitness buzzword is 'recovery'
There was a time not long ago that the exercise mantra in gyms was “no pain, no gain.”ABC News - Feb. 19 -
This is the year the Oscars found God – but can they keep the faith?
From Conclave to The Brutalist to A Real Pain, films about religion are unusually well represented at the Academy Awards – some with decidedly unorthodox themes • Warning: contains spoilers . ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Progressives struggle to stem bleeding after brutal year
Progressives are struggling with recruitment, morale and fundraising as they seek a path forward heading into next year’s midterm elections. While some on the left, such as Justice Democrats, have ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
Neighbours cancelled again, two years after revival
The series will finish at the end of 2025, after 40 years and more than 9,000 episodes.BBC News - Feb. 21 -
Flat owners 'seething' at £8.8k a year service fee
Flat owners at an Manchester apartment block rail against a 249% service charge increase from April.BBC News - Feb. 21 -
Meghan’s New Name? He’s Been Using It for Years.
The founder of a New York clothing brand learned that he had something in common with the Duchess of Sussex this week: a business called As Ever.The New York Times - Feb. 22 -
Bruins' Lindholm (knee) likely out for rest of year
Bruins defenseman Hampus Lindholm will need another surgery on his injured knee and is unlikely to return this year, general manager Don Sweeney said.ESPN - 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 -
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A Theory of Media That Explains 15 Years of Politics
Martin Gurri discusses how social media and the internet have fundamentally changed the public’s relationship to institutions and power.The New York Times - Feb. 25 -
Team Fortress 2 Classic Coming To Steam This Year
Released in 2020, Team Fortress 2 Classic is a mod for Team Fortress 2 that re-imagines the original game's early post-launch era. It was one of the most popular fan mods, and now will officially ...GameSpot - Feb. 25 -
Charli XCX named Brits songwriter of the year
The honour is revealed ahead of Saturday's main ceremony, where the star is up for five more prizes.BBC News - Feb. 26 -
Was 40-year-old Trump recruited by the KGB?
The former head of Kazakhstan’s intelligence service, Alnur Mussayev, recently claimed in a Facebook post that Donald Trump was recruited by the KGB in 1987.The Hill - Feb. 26 -
Watch: Michelle Trachtenberg on the red carpet over the years
The actress, best known for her roles in the TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Gossip Girl, has died aged 39.BBC News - Feb. 26
