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Second type of bird flu detected in US dairy cows
Dairy cattle in Nevada have been infected with a new type of bird flu that's different from the version that has spread in herds since last yearABC News - Feb. 5 -
Racial gap widened in deaths among US moms around the time of childbirth
Black women in the U.S. died at a rate nearly 3.5 times higher than white women around the time of childbirth in 2023ABC News - Feb. 6 -
Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts are showing us a new way to play
Neither quarterback posted particularly eye-catching passing numbers. But is that really the best or only measure of good QB play?Yahoo Sports - Feb. 7 -
US aid cutoff poses new challenges to rights groups in Russia and Belarus
Rights groups, activists and independent media in Russia and Belarus endured increased government scrutiny, repressive laws and even were shut down and forced to operate from exile abroadABC News - Feb. 7 -
The US draws a 'red line' over including Hezbollah in Lebanon's government
A newly appointed U.S. envoy says she hopes Lebanese authorities are committed to making sure that the Hezbollah militant group is not a part of the new government in any formABC News - Feb. 7 -
Directors’ Deals: US deal sparks Fever-Tree buying
Share price rises 20 per cent as the tie-up is announcedFinancial Times - Feb. 7 -
Can anyone stop Elon Musk’s hostile takeover of the US government?
The billionaire’s aggressive efficiency drive has critics warning of a constitutional crisis. Allies say he’s just getting startedFinancial Times - Feb. 7 -
How New Orleans Is Using the Super Bowl to Make Upgrades
The Big Easy will host the Eagles, the Chiefs, and Kendrick Lamar on Sunday.Inc. - Feb. 7 -
Trump vs the media: US president wages war on the fourth estate
The administration has launched a frontal assault on the traditional news industry at a time when it is in declineFinancial Times - Feb. 7 -
Trump says Nippon Steel has dropped plan to buy US Steel
US president warns he could hit Japan with tariffs after vowing to place levies on imports from Canada and MexicoFinancial Times - Feb. 7 -
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 - Feb. 7 -
Taubitz wins women's luge world title and Sweeney grabs a bronze for US
Germany’s Julia Taubitz is the women’s singles luge world champion for the second timeABC News - Feb. 7 -
US skier Breezy Johnson wins shock downhill gold at world championships
American wins surprise gold medal after 14-month ban Lindsey Vonn finishes in 15th place in comeback at age 40 Her top speed of 86mph (138.51kph) was among the fastest ever recorded by a woman ...The Guardian - Feb. 8 -
Elon Musk and how the left makes monsters of us all
Liberals are finding out that when you try to silence all dissent, you create thousands of outcasts.The Hill - Feb. 8 -
Scientists warn Trump’s $4bn funding cuts will harm US medical research
Academics say the move imperils scientific progress and helps America’s rivalsFinancial Times - Feb. 8 -
Federal judge blocks Elon Musk’s access to US Treasury data
Order follows legal challenge by 19 Democratic state attorneys-general over risk to sensitive informationFinancial Times - Feb. 9 -
Kurdish officials fear Islamic State revival as US aid cuts loom
Humanitarian groups worried north-east Syrian camps holding suspected IS members will lose basic facilities. Kurdish officials have warned of an Islamic State resurgence if US foreign aid cuts take ...The Guardian - Feb. 9 -
Time Management 101: 6 Tips Highly Successful Leaders Use Daily
Research shows that only 18 percent of people actually use a time management system.Inc. - Feb. 9 -
Humanitarians warn of dire consequences if US foreign aid ends
Millions of people relying on USAID face uncertainty amid President Trump's funding freeze.ABC News - Feb. 9 -
Republican senator, Brennan tangle over US foreign funding
Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) and CBS “Face the Nation” host Margaret Brennan tangled over the United States’s foreign funding on Sunday, as the Trump administration slashes the country’s spending on ...The Hill - Feb. 9 -
Trump vows to cut billions of dollars from US defence spending
President says ‘fraud and abuse’ at Pentagon will be Elon Musk’s next targetFinancial Times - Feb. 9 -
Musk's role 'an unbelievable opportunity' for US government: Rep. Turner
On "This Week," Rep. Mike Turner, R-Ohio, discussed Elon Musk's federal overhaul, the shuttering of USAID and Trump's comments on owning the Gaza Strip.ABC News - Feb. 9 -
Tom Robbins, comic novelist of US counterculture, dies aged 92
Author of books including Even Cowgirls Get the Blues and Another Roadside Attraction, was known for his outlandish tales of sex, drugs and mysticism. Tom Robbins, whose novels read like a hit of ...The Guardian - Feb. 10 -
US officials are bound for Europe for top-level talks on Ukraine
President Donald Trump’s national security adviser Mike Waltz says that top administration officials are traveling to Europe this weekABC News - Feb. 9 -
BMW bets on petrol cars as it warns of US ‘rollercoaster’ EV transition
German luxury-car maker to continue investing in combustion engine and hybrid technology alongside full EVsFinancial Times - Feb. 10 -
How Hizbollah is using cash and WhatsApp groups to shore up power
Weakened by war with Israel, the group is deploying a vast patronage network to strengthen its baseFinancial Times - Feb. 10 -
What DeepSeek’s Success Tells Us About China’s Ability to Nurture Talent
China produces a vast number of STEM graduates, but it hasn’t been known for innovation. Cultural and political factors may help explain why.The New York Times - Feb. 10 -
Winter storms to sweep across US: Al Roker tracks forecast
On the heels of a weekend of snow and ice for tens of millions, two more winter storms are set to sweep across the United States in the coming days. TODAY’s Al Roker tracks the latest forecast.NBC News - Feb. 10 -
US needs an America-first, common-sense approach to global women’s rights
The Trump administration is expected to continue to prioritize women's rights, not as a "soft power" issue, but as a practical one that aligns with American foreign and domestic policy goals.The Hill - Feb. 10 -
Revelations of Israeli spyware abuse raise fears over possible use by Trump
After WhatsApp claimed 90 users were targeted last year, experts concerned over how US could use cyberweapons. Even as WhatsApp celebrated a major legal victory in December against NSO Group, the ...The Guardian - Feb. 10 -
Pope's envoy worried over USAID cuts, US migrant crackdown
The Vatican's charity is voicing outrage at what it calls the “reckless” and “unhuman” U.S. plans to gut USAIDABC News - Feb. 10 -
Who’s using AI the most? The Anthropic Economic Index breaks down the data
Anthropic uncovers AI's true workforce impact: 57% augmentation vs 43% automation across industries, based on 4 million Claude interactions.VentureBeat - Feb. 10 -
UK must respect Trump's mandate, new US ambassador tells BBC
In his first day on the job, Lord Peter Mandelson says "we have to respect and understand what drives" the US president.BBC News - Feb. 10 -
NHS leaders call for use of private finance to build hospitals
NHS Confederation says such funding is needed to fix dilapidated infrastructureFinancial Times - Feb. 11 -
US justice department official seeks dismissal of charges against Eric Adams
Federal prosecutors ordered to drop charges against New York mayor, who has cultivated relationship with Trump. A top official at the US Department of Justice has ordered federal prosecutors to ...The Guardian - Feb. 11 -
Trump signs executive order restoring plastic straw use in government
President Trump signed an executive order directing the federal government to return to using plastic straws. “We’re going back to plastic straws,” he said, adding that paper straws “don’t work.” ...The Hill - Feb. 10 -
Rubio: US walking away from 'foreign aid that is dumb'
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday the United States is walking away from “dumb” foreign aid, not from foreign aid entirely. “We’re not walking away from foreign aid,” Rubio said in an ...The Hill - Feb. 11 -
Trump signs order shifting US back toward plastic straws
The president has long been a critic of paper straws, which he says don't work and dissolve too easily.BBC News - Feb. 11 -
What Was the Happiest Moment of Your Life, So Far? Share It With Us.
The New York Times is working on a video project about happiness. We’d love to hear from you.The New York Times - Feb. 11