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Man missing for 20 years found in Utah reservoir

Steven Willard Anderson, 46, who went missing in 2004 has been found inside a submerged car in a Utah reservoir.

CBS News - 1h

When Will China’s Leader Talk to Trump?

Xi Jinping seems to be in no rush to engage with President Trump, who has sent mixed signals about when a call might happen (or whether it already has).

The New York Times - 14h

Tariffs would be 'catastrophic' for sales of tequila and mezcal, industry group says

The U.S. spirits industry maintained its market share leadership over beer and wine for a third straight year in 2024, even as revenues slid, according to new data released Tuesday.

NBC News - 3h

Trump picks oil industry vets for key posts at energy, environment agencies

President Trump has selected people with significant ties to oil and other industries for key posts at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Interior Department, according to the ...

The Hill - 5h

The Gaming Industry Reacts To The Death Of Duo, The Duolingo Mascot

Language-learning app Duolingo has sadly confirmed that its owl mascot has died. In a social media post, the company confirmed the expiration of Duo, the little green owl. "It is with heavy hearts ...

GameSpot - 6h

Church missed opportunity to hear victims, says bishop

The Church of England's governing body rejected a fully independent safeguarding model on Tuesday.

BBC News - 9h

This is why Trump’s tariff plan has upended the car industry, and it’s not over yet

“No one is breathing easy”: Trump may have paused his plan to slap 25% tariffs on products coming from Canada and Mexico, but the U.S. auto sector is still reeling.

MarketWatch - 9h

New Orleans rescue dog Scrim found safe again after going missing for months

After being on the run for months in New Orleans, Scrim was captured yet again Tuesday. He had been missing since he jumped 13 feet out of a second-story window in November.

CBS News - 19h

Germany's once-mighty car industry is in crisis. What will it take to fix it?

With the economy a key factor in German elections this month, can the auto sector get back on the road to recovery?

BBC News - 21h

Pence takes issue with Trump saying Ukraine 'may be Russian someday'

Former Vice President Mike Pence took issue Tuesday with President Trump saying Ukraine “may be Russian someday.” “Mr. President, Ukraine will only ‘be Russian someday’ if the United States ...

The Hill - 23h

Ford CEO says Trump's tariffs are causing 'chaos' in auto industry

President Donald Trump’s tariffs, both implemented and just threatened, are causing “chaos” for the U.S. automotive industry, according to Ford Motor CEO Jim Farley.

NBC News - 1d

Gaza ceasefire appears in jeopardy as Trump issues Hamas an ultimatum

Fear over the fate of the Gaza ceasefire spreads across the Mideast as Hamas delays the next release of Israeli hostages, Trump suggests a major change in terms.

CBS News - 1d

Bodies found in river in Aberdeen confirmed as missing sisters

Eliza and Henrietta Huszti - both 32 and originally from Hungary - disappeared in Aberdeen on 7 January.

BBC News - 1d

The Pharmaceutical Industry Heads Into Elon Musk’s Wood Chipper

Who needs N.I.H. grants? A lot of red-state universities, for one.

The New York Times - 1d

Eye Opener: President Trump issues ultimatum on Gaza ceasefire deal

President Trump throws the Gaza ceasefire deal into doubt, saying it should be scrapped if every hostage isn't released by Saturday. Also, Trump's Department of Justice shuts down the corruption ...

CBS News - 1d

North Korea issues warning after U.S. sub docks in South Korea

The nuclear-powered USS Alexandria is a 360-foot fast-attack submarine equipped with Tomahawk missiles and MK48 torpedoes.

CBS News - 1d

Trump issues ultimatum to Hamas on hostage release

President Trump said he would give Hamas until noon Saturday to release all Israeli hostages.

CBS News - 1d

Why US tariffs only compound the EU steel industry’s existential woes

Also in this newsletter: Poland’s very own deregulation supremo

Financial Times - 1d

Family 'heartbroken' as missing sailor named as London father

Charles Todd issued a mayday call from his yacht as Storm Herminia hit the Bay of Biscay.

BBC News - 1d

Why Trump is going after the penny

President Trump ordered the Treasury Department to stop minting new pennies, citing the rising cost of production. Kelly O'Grady explains.

CBS News - 1d

With Switch 2 Coming, Nintendo Explains Why It Must Go Beyond Traditional Games

2025 is shaping up to be a big year for Nintendo, as the Mario company is launching a highly anticipated new system, the Switch 2 . But the company isn't going to rely only on traditional hardware ...

GameSpot - 2d

Ochocinco issues Deebo ominous warning after 49ers trade request

Retired NFL star Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson issued a warning to fellow wide receiver Deebo Samuel after the six-year 49ers veteran reportedly requested a trade out of San Francisco on Super Bowl Sunday.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Chile issues evacuations as wildfires rage, killing at least 1

Chile's President Gabriel Boric said recently some fires are "deliberate" and urged an investigation

CBS News - 2d

Chile issues evacuation alerts as wildfires rage in the country's south

Chilean authorities have issued two evacuation alerts for the southern region of La Araucanía as wildfires continue to rage

ABC News - 2d

Here's the biggest news you missed this weekend

Philadelphia's defense denied Kansas City a three-peat. And Democrats are struggling to keep up with the pace of Trump’s executive orders.

NBC News - 3d

Giannis Antetokounmpo to miss NBA All-Star Game with calf strain

Antetokounmpo has not played since Feb. 2, but is expected to return for the Bucks after the All-Star break.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Trump’s Gaza proposal dashes shipping industry’s Red Sea hopes

Traffic had risen after the Houthis said they would stop targeting most vessels following the Israel-Hamas ceasefire

Financial Times - 3d

Missing Alaska flight found with no survivors: What to know

A small commuter aircraft that crashed in western Alaska Thursday was found on sea ice on Friday, with officials announcing that all 10 individuals aboard died. This incident marks one of the most ...

The Hill - 4d

Confusion, tears and 'Hunger Games' at USAID as agency prepares to go dark

"We feel like it's closing time at the store and we're the ones left to turn off the lights," one career official told ABC News.

ABC News - 4d

Coast Guard locates wreckage of missing plane in Alaska

The Coast Guard has located the wreckage of a plane carrying 10 people that went missing in Alaska just before its scheduled landing. Three people were reported to be deceased inside, while the ...

NBC News - 4d

Former top NOAA scientist under Trump issues a "Sharpie-gate" warning

Craig McLean said many scientists "are worried about President Donald Trump's return to office — after he undermined science in his first term."

CBS News - 4d

At least 30 missing after China landslide

Hundreds of emergency workers are searching for survivors, officials say, in Jinping village, Sichuan province.

BBC News - 4d

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 - 4d

Wiggins issues heartfelt goodbye to Warriors in IG post

Former Golden State forward Andrew Wiggins issued a heartfelt goodbye to Golden State in a post on Instagram after being traded to the Miami Heat earlier this week.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

An industry waits for Grand Theft Auto VI to get a release date

Take-Two's stubbornness on refusing to date GTAVI makes sense for them, but other game makers are holding their breath in the meantime.

VentureBeat - 6d

Trump Media Is Moving Into the Financial Services Industry

The parent company of Truth Social said it had applied for trademarks for investment products that would allow supporters to invest in the “patriotic economy.”

The New York Times - 6d

Tariff Uncertainty Taxes the Auto Industry

For some in the car industry, the uncertainty surrounding a US-border trade war is almost worse than the tariffs themselves. If the tariffs go through, the costs might get passed down to buyers.

Wired - 6d

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