House Dems Still Offer No Promises to Help Gop Avoid Shutdown

AI chatbot helps victims of digital sexual violence in Latin America

Yahoo News - 2d

UK helped Ukraine and US reach ceasefire deal, government sources say

Sir Keir Starmer led European efforts to mend Trump-Zelensky relationship, UK government sources tell the BBC.

BBC News - 2d

My Mother Is Punishing Me for Not Coming Out to Her Sooner. Help!

A young reader variously subjected to cruel words and the silent treatment is reaching the end of her rope with her mother, who has portrayed her daughter’s coming out as deceit.

The New York Times - 1d

WATCH: Typewriter poet's impromptu poetry helps strangers heal

London-based typewriter poet Olivia Dodd connects with strangers and writes meaningful poetry for them in a matter of minutes.

ABC News - 1d

The ADL and the Heritage Foundation are helping to silence dissent in America | Ahmed Moor

Tax-exempt special interest groups like lobbyists and non-profits are exercising power with little democratic oversight. The repression that began under the Biden administration has accelerated ...

The Guardian - 1d

Microsoft Wants Copilot To Help Xbox Players Beat Games In Real Time

Earlier this year, Microsoft ramped up its efforts to make Edge the browser of choice for gamers by giving it a Steam-like overlay that can allow players to easily access tips and tactics . Now, ...

GameSpot - 19h

These tips for investing in mutual funds and ETFs help ground your portfolio

All-weather funds, European stock ETFs and an editor’s note.

MarketWatch - 15h

Collin Graf scores twice to help the Sharks beat the Blackhawks, 4-2

Undrafted rookie Collin Graf scored twice, Will Smith had a goal and an assist and the San Jose Sharks beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-2 on Thursday night. Alexandar Georgiev made 24 saves for San ...

Yahoo Sports - 7h

Can’t Wrap Your Head Around Pi? Here’s a Cool Visual to Help

Pi is an irrational number, and like some irrational people it just goes on and on. What is it with this crazy, crucial number?

Wired - 1h

Skype shutdown surfaces sweet memories: ‘I proposed marriage’

Guardian readers share how the software connected them with loved ones when there were few affordable means to reach those for away. Microsoft announced on the last day of February that it would ...

The Guardian - 4d

What Does a Shutdown Have to Do With the Budget or Elon Musk? Here’s a Guide.

A short-term spending bill, a 10-year budget plan and Musk’s cost-cutting team are all progressing at once.

The New York Times - 2d

Education secretary: Mass layoffs first step toward total shutdown

Education Secretary Linda McMahon affirmed late Tuesday that mass layoffs are the first step toward shuttering the Education Department — a long-time goal of President Trump's since his time on the ...

The Hill - 2d

Chuck Schumer is in a real shutdown mess. Can he lead Democrats out of it?

Despite pressure from the left to hold firm, some Democratic senators seem headed for an off-ramp.

Politico - 1d

Stock futures even Thursday amid trade war and looming government shutdown

Stocks futures were again showing jitters early Thursday, after a reprieve for the S&P and NASDAQ on Wednesday amid President Donald Trump's trade war.

ABC News - 1d

Government shutdown odds rise. Here’s what it means for markets and your wallet.

Americans may face tax-refund delays and long waits at airports.

MarketWatch - 15h

Democrats should back away from shutdown, Schumer says

Politico - 15h

Top Senate Democrat to back Republican bill to avert shutdown

Chuck Schumer warns that failure to pass measure will open door to Trump power grab

Financial Times - 12h

1 dead and several injured as tropical low tracks west across Australian east coast

Officials say flooding rains will continue for days to lash a region of the Australian east coast even though it avoided its first tropical cyclone in 51 years

ABC News - 6d

Here are the states facing big hits from the E.U.’s retaliatory tariffs on American liquor

The U.S. liquor industry has been hoping to avoid retaliatory tariffs on its products, but instead they look set to hit — and weigh on southern states in particular.

MarketWatch - 1d

Postcard from Switzerland: the lure of the ghost resort

Super St-Bernard closed in 2010 — so why are skiers still flocking there?

Financial Times - 6d

Ukraine’s Tennis Stars Find Support on American Soil

Amid tensions between the governments, the players are still competing and thriving in U.S. tournaments.

The New York Times - 4d

Muted M&A rains on dealmakers’ New Orleans parade

Rainmakers at annual corporate gathering hope Trump dealmaking bump will still materialise

Financial Times - 4d

Reality is setting in for new Florida Panther Brad Marchand, who’s excited for a potential Stanley Cup run

Brad Marchand still felt a little strange fully dressed in Panthers gear.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Watch: Charred cargo ship and oil tanker seen from above

The two ships collided in the North Sea on Monday and the cargo ship is still on fire.

BBC News - 3d

NBA power rankings 2024-25: Cavaliers, Celtics, Thunder are top three teams everyone else is chasing

The Lakers, Warriors and Nuggets are on the next tier but still chasing the teams at the top.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

What Japan can teach the US in an age of boycotts

The country wanted to do everything itself and largely still does

Financial Times - 1d

2025 managerial hot seat: Four MLB managers whose jobs are on the line, including John Schneider, Oli Marmol

Opening Day is around the corner and it's time for these managers to prove they've still got it

CBS Sports - 22h

Ex-Cowboy DeMarcus Lawrence throws shade after leaving Dallas for Seahawks; Micah Parsons fires back

Lawrence still loves Dallas, but clearly not his former team

CBS Sports - 10h

US Secret Service shoots armed man near White House after confrontation

Donald Trump was out of town when the shooting occurred, and the man has been hospitalized. An armed man believed to be traveling from Indiana was shot by US Secret Service agents near the White ...

The Guardian - 4d

Resident Evil Director Teases A "Different" House Of The Dead Movie, Could Start Shooting This Year

Barbarian director Zach Cregger may be helming the next Resident Evil movie , but Paul W.S. Anderson--the man who directed or produced the first six Resident Evil movies --is turning his ...

GameSpot - 3d

White House says Trump won't cut Social Security, Medicare after Musk remarks

The White House on Tuesday asserted President Trump would not cut Social Security or Medicare after tech billionaire Elon Musk's comments about the need to examine entitlement spending gained ...

The Hill - 2d

White House reporter asks Irish PM why he 'let' Rosie O'Donnell move to his country

A reporter covering the Wednesday White House meeting between President Trump and Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin asked the prime minister why he allowed American comedian Rosie O'Donnell to ...

The Hill - 1d

You be the judge: should I let my boyfriend rip out the original features in our Victorian house?

Rupi thinks the period fittings are too beautiful to lose. Raf says they’re outdated and inefficient. You decide who is breaking the house rules. Find out how to get a disagreement settled or ...

The Guardian - 4h

Mitch McConnell made our country worse

Despite his decades towering over Washington as a top GOP leader, he is now eclipsed by President Trump’s takeover of his party.

The Hill - 3d

Mehmet Oz, Trump's pick to lead Medicaid and Medicare, to face the Senate

He is expected to face questions about potential cuts to Medicaid amid GOP efforts to slash the size of the federal government and his advocacy for privatizing Medicare.

NBC News - 1h