A New Kind of Defense Secretary Saves His Ammunition for Domestic Enemies

Ukraine's NATO membership and return to old borders is "unrealistic," Secretary Hegseth says

President Trump said he will likely meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Saudi Arabia. Trump spoke with Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy separately about immediate ...

CBS News - 2h

Confusion clouds efforts to save Gaza ceasefire

Egypt and Qatar are "intensifying diplomatic efforts" as concern grows that fighting will resume.

BBC News - 2h

New Jersey man sues safari tour operator after rampaging hippo killed his wife in Africa

A New Jersey man whose wife was killed by a hippo during an African safari has filed a lawsuit alleging that their tour operator was negligent in failing to keep her safe.

NBC News - 5h

Arab mediators scramble to save Gaza ceasefire as Israel bolsters troop numbers

Both sides accuse other of violating terms of truce, but Hamas says there are ‘positive signals’ hostage exchange will go ahead. Arab mediators are scrambling to save the Gaza ceasefire as the ...

The Guardian - 7h

Hegseth Takes Aim at Domestic Enemies as Defense Secretary

Pete Hegseth has spent much of his first weeks in office focused on culture wars while saying little about America’s adversaries.

The New York Times - 8h

Banks slash savings rates after Bank of England rate cut

Dozens of providers reduce rates or withdraw products following BoE move

Financial Times - 9h

Trump’s W.H.O. Exit Throws Smallpox Defenses Into Upheaval

Health experts see his retreat from international cooperation as disrupting the safe-keepers of one of the world’s deadliest pathogens.

The New York Times - 16h

Jodey Arrington has 2 days to save the House budget

The Texas Republican has struggled to wrangle his panel and warred with fellow chairs. Now it's go time.

Politico - 1d

Justin Hartley on getting into "Tracker" character, new episodes and working with his wife

The second season of the series "Tracker" returns on Sunday. Justin Hartley stars as the lone wolf Colter Shaw who uses his survivalist skills to find missing people and collect the reward money. ...

CBS News - 2d

Ohio State finalizing deal with ex-NFL coach, staffer Matt Patricia as new defensive coordinator, per report

Ohio State has a major vacancy to fill after losing Jim Knowles to Penn State

CBS Sports - 7h

Murkowski backs Kennedy for HHS secretary despite 'concerns'

Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) announced she will support Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s bid to head the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) despite having “concerns” about his views on vaccines ...

The Hill - 8h

Senate Votes to Advance RFK Jr's Health Secretary Nomination

The Senate voted along party lines to advance the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for health secretary to the floor for a final vote, likely Thursday.

The New York Times - 9h

Treasury Secretary Expected to Visit Kyiv

The visit by Scott Bessent will be the first by a Trump official since the president’s return to office and comes amid uncertainty about the future of U.S. support for Ukraine.

The New York Times - 14h

Don't give up on saving honest journalism at USAGM

Elon Musk and Richard Grenell's call to shut down Radio Free Europe-Radio Liberty and the Voice of America would harm US national and international security interests, but reform is needed at these ...

The Hill - 14h

His L.A. home just burned down, now John Goodman lists historic New Orleans mansion for $5.5 million

Goodman’s decision to list the stunning property comes just 3 weeks after his longtime Pacific Palisades property was destroyed.

MarketWatch - 16h

Seven ways to save cash by making the most of the food you have at home

Save money and cut waste with our tips, from pickling and fermenting to keeping an inventory and careful storage. First, you must know what you have on hand. Do a thorough inventory of your pantry ...

The Guardian - 19h

An Emboldened Trump Seeks to Bend New York City to His Will

The Trump administration’s order to drop the charges against Mayor Eric Adams was the most pronounced example of the president using his power to determine the city’s future.

The New York Times - 1d

GOP leaders downplay Medicaid cuts as they seek $2T in savings

House Republican leaders on Tuesday downplayed the possibility of cuts to Medicaid benefits as they seek a reconciliation bill with up to $2 trillion in savings. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and ...

The Hill - 1d

The President Is on a Mission to Destroy the ‘Enemy From Within’

It has proved to be the key mobilizing concept underpinning the MAGA movement.

The New York Times - 1d

NATO allies await US defense secretary's visit, the first by a member of the Trump administration

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will become on Wednesday the first member of the new Trump administration to visit NATO

ABC News - 1d

Save On Popular Board Games With Amazon's B1G1 50% Off Sale

Amazon is running a Buy One Get One 50% deal on select board and card games. A bit of everything is included in the event, ranging from classics like Jenga and Trouble to more complex titles ...

GameSpot - 1d

As Trump hits delete, the race is on to save LGBTQ and climate data

The race is on to try to stop vital information from being rewritten or scrubbed from U.S. government websites, with researchers warning that the loss of key data could create risks for the ...

NBC News - 1d

Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland launches New Mexico governor campaign

Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland is running for governor of New Mexico, looking to be the first Native American woman to be elected governor of a state.

NBC News - 1d

‘Captain America’ star Anthony Mackie says he turns to his hometown New Orleans for ‘normalcy’

As he takes on the role of Captain America in the upcoming Marvel movie, Mackie has good reason to buy real estate in New Orleans.

MarketWatch - 1d

In Hospitals and Hospices, ‘Music as Care’ Offers a New Kind of Comfort

A violinist plays for her father. A singer takes requests. In hospitals and hospices, bedside performers offer a new kind of care.

The New York Times - 1d

How Tony Hawk’s first house saved his finances after he was seen as ‘too old’ at 24

The pro skateboarder bought the house when he was just 17, and when his career took a nosedive, it became his “saving grace.”

MarketWatch - 1d

Trump gets high approval ratings for his first weeks, new CBS poll finds

President Donald Trump received positive marks on immigration policy, his handling of the Israel-Hamas conflict and more.

CNBC - 2d

Ex-Treasury secretaries express worries over DOGE payment systems

Former Treasury Secretaries penned an op-ed Monday expressing their concerns that officials at Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) gained access to the federal payment systems. ...

The Hill - 2d

The Eagles Gambled on a Defensive Overhaul. Then They Stopped Patrick Mahomes.

Philadelphia made a two-time reigning champion that only lost two games all season look like losing was all it ever did, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - 2d

WATCH: 1-of-a-kind animal shelter helps the little guys

The Pipsqueakery in Bloomington, Indiana, cares for 700 small animals at a time.

ABC News - 2d

AI Will Save Dating Apps. Or Maybe Finally Kill Them

A slew of tools—from Iris Dating to Grindr’s forthcoming “wingman”—promise that they can increase your odds of finding someone with AI. So far, the results are mixed.

Wired - 2d

‘The Köln Concert is the hit he wants to disown’: why Keith Jarrett shunned two new films about his unlikely masterpiece

His back hurt and his piano was substandard. But the musician’s improvised 1975 show entered jazz history. Now two films are celebrating that mesmerising night – and the sweary teen promoter who ...

The Guardian - 2d

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem endorses plan to overhaul FEMA

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Sunday that she is in favor of getting rid of the Federal Emergency Management Agency in its current form.

NBC News - 3d