Capitol Police report surge in threats against members of Congress in 2024

How Trump’s Tariff Threats Tore the U.S.-Canada Bond

Patriotic sentiment is bursting in Canada after President Trump’s threat to apply hefty tariffs and even annex the country. The damage to the two nations’ relationship could be lasting.

The New York Times - 1h

Thornton leads Ohio State against Nebraska

Ohio State visits the Nebraska Cornhuskers after Bruce Thornton scored 31 points in the Buckeyes' 73-70 victory over the Maryland Terrapins

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Rediscovered, a young English novelist’s warning of the Nazi threat

Crooked Cross, Sally Carson’s ‘electrifying masterpiece’ from 1934, to be republished. Sally Carson was not an oracle or a prophet, just a young woman from Dorset, born in 1901. Yet she foresaw a ...

The Guardian - 6h

Trump to fire multiple Kennedy Center board members, name himself chair

President Trump did not say which board members at the Kennedy Center he plans to terminate.

CBS News - 9h

Mavericks GM Nico Harrison receiving death threats in aftermath of Luka Doncic trade, per report

Dallas is beefing up security ahead of its home game against the Rockets on Saturday

CBS Sports - 9h

Crew on boat that hit rocks off Tasmanian coast rescued by swimming police officer

The 13-metre vessel, crewed by a man in his 70s and a woman in her 60s, hit rocks near Wynyard just after midnight on Friday. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast ...

The Guardian - 10h

Illinois County reaches $10 million settlement over fatal police shooting

Officials in Sangamon County, Illinois, reached a $10 million settlement with the family of Sonya Massey on Friday. The 36-year-old woman was fatally shot by a sheriff's deputy in her home last ...

CBS News - 10h

Trump to make himself chair of the Kennedy Center, says he'll dismiss board members

President Donald Trump announced his intention to appoint himself chair of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The org says it has 'received no official communications' about ...

Los Angeles Times - 10h

Trump issues sanctions against the International Criminal Court

The International Criminal Court is condemning President Trump's recent executive order imposing sanctions on the body. Meanwhile, Hamas released the names of three Israeli hostages that it plans ...

CBS News - 11h

Sam Kerr jury asked to consider difference if she had called a police officer ‘stupid and black’

Prosecutor argues Matildas star’s claims about what happened in taxi do not make ‘one blind bit of difference to what this case is about’. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news ...

The Guardian - 14h

Behind Closed Doors, Trudeau Says Trump Threat to Take Over Canada Is Real

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, in a talk with business leaders, said Canada’s wealth of critical minerals are behind Mr. Trump’s comments about making its northern neighbor a U.S. state.

The New York Times - 15h

A US Treasury Threat Intelligence Analysis Designates DOGE Staff as ‘Insider Threat’

An internal email reviewed by WIRED calls DOGE staff's access to federal payments systems “the single biggest insider threat risk the Bureau of the Fiscal Service has ever faced.”

Wired - 16h

Amazon scrubs DEI mention from its annual report

Amazon has removed any references to diversity and inclusion from its most recent annual report.

CNBC - 17h

Trump meets with Japanese prime minister as tariff threat looms large

Donald Trump is meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in a high-stakes visit for a key ally that depends on the United States for security and trade.

ABC News - 17h

What the January Jobs Report Means for Small Businesses

A slight cooling off of the labor market saw job creation falling behind expectations, but the unemployment rate dipped slightly too, Bureau of Labor Statistics data show.

Inc. - 18h

Pro Football Hall of Fame: Meet the newest members

The newest Hall of Fame class was announced on Thursday evening.

ESPN - 19h

Death of Telemundo reporter covering Super Bowl LIX leads to woman’s arrest

Police arrest woman caught fraudulently using Adan Manzano’s credit card after being seen leaving Louisiana hotel room where his body was found. A woman who has previously been accused of drugging ...

The Guardian - 19h

Trump Lawsuits Against Media Gain Momentum

First Amendment experts say Mr. Trump’s lawsuits, based on an unproven legal theory, lack merit. But more could be on the way.

The New York Times - 19h

What to Know About the January Jobs Report

Job creation has fallen in 2025 but unemployment has also dipped.

Inc. - 19h

Report: Blues & Maple Leafs Almost Made Blockbuster Trade

According to NHL insider Jeff Marek, the Blues and Maple Leafs almost made a big trade a few years back.

Yahoo Sports - 20h

Sudanese military reports sweeping gains in battle for capital

Army making rapid advances across the country and closing in on RSF-held Republican Palace in Khartoum. Sudan’s brutal civil war appears to be approaching a decisive phase as the country’s military ...

The Guardian - 21h

Former National Labor Relations Board member fired by Trump speaks out

Gwynne Wilcox is suing the president, arguing that he had no legal cause to fire her.

CBS News - 21h

Santorini restricts traffic, imposes more precautionary measures against earthquakes

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has visited earthquake-struck Santorini, as the Aegean island imposed more precautionary measures amid intense seismic activity

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Global chip sales rose 19.1% in 2024 and will hit double digit growth in 2025 thanks to AI | SIA

Global semiconductor chip sales rose 19.1% to $627.6 billion in 2024 and growth is expected to grow double-digit percentages in 2025.

VentureBeat - 1d

Philippines Plane Crash Kills U.S. Service Member and 3 Contractors

The plane, which had been contracted by the Pentagon, went down during a routine mission in the southern Philippines, the U.S. military said.

The New York Times - 1d

Killer Mike's arrest at 2024 Grammys prompts lawsuit against private security firm

Killer Mike is suing a private security firm, alleging false arrest, assault and battery stemming from his arrest at last year's Grammy Awards.

Los Angeles Times - 1d

Amazon Reports 88% Rise in Profits but Says Growth Could Slow

The company’s cloud computing business showed strong growth, while a forecast for the current quarter disappointed investors.

The New York Times - 1d

Gaming M&A dipped in 2024 but fundraising doubled | Quantum Tech Partners

Gaming mergers and acquisitions were down 3% to $11.5 billion in 2024, but fundraising doubled, Quantum Tech Partners said.

VentureBeat - 1d

Friday’s Jobs Report Will Be Confusing. Here’s How to Make Sense of It.

The Labor Department’s January survey will include revisions making data for previous months look stronger in some cases and weaker in others.

The New York Times - 2d

January Was Hottest January on Record, Scientists Report

Earth’s prolonged streak of abnormal heat continued into 2025 despite the arrival of La Niña ocean conditions, which typically bring cooler temperatures.

The New York Times - 2d

Two Dem lawmakers barge into House speaker's office in backlash against Musk

Politico - 2d

Rep. Al Green is filing new impeachment articles against Trump

Politico - 2d

Capitol agenda: Shutdown anxieties, reconciliation problems, Vought all-nighter

Politico - 2d

Woman Arrested in Connection With Super Bowl Reporter’s Death

Adan Manzano, a reporter for Telemundo Kansas City, was found dead in a hotel room near New Orleans. A woman he was last seen with has been charged with stealing his credit card and phone.

The New York Times - 9h

Ecuador chooses president against backdrop of gang violence

Whoever wins the presidential election will be tasked with restoring security to the country.

BBC News - 18h

South African president alludes to Trump's threat in speech to the nation: 'We will not be bullied'

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa appeared to respond to threats from U_S_ counterpart Donald Trump by saying in his annual speech to the nation that his country would “not be bullied.”

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