Germany's front-runner Merz: Risk-taker who flirted with far right

Far-Right Leaders Rally in Spain to ‘Make Europe Great Again’

At a gathering in Madrid, members of Europe’s far-right parties set aside any trepidation they might have about President Trump’s threats, and instead focused on a common enemy — the European Union.

The New York Times - 4h

Fresh protests against far right draw large crowds across Germany

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Who's performing at the Super Bowl 2025 halftime show?

Rapper Kendrick Lamar is headlining the much-anticipated Super Bowl 2025 halftime show.

CBS News - 8h

Europe’s emboldened far right lauds Trump at Madrid rally

Marine Le Pen, Viktor Orbán and Geert Wilders endorse call for EU to copy US president’s policies

Financial Times - 9h

Merz’s gamble: Germany’s centre-right leader splits voters by flirting with hardline AfD

Would be chancellor Friederich Merz breaks post-war convention of no political deals with far right. On a foggy, frigid morning in Saxony, far-right MP René Bochmann could not believe his party’s ...

The Guardian - 10h

At least 200,000 protesters rally in Munich against far-right AfD ahead of German election

More than 200,000 protesters have demonstrated in Munich against far-right extremism ahead of the German general election

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Madden Super Bowl Predictions Over The Years: How Often Does EA Get It Right?

Super Bowl LIX takes place this Sunday, February 9, featuring the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles duking it out for the title. EA Sports historically simulates the Big Game and ...

GameSpot - 14h

Who is helping Elon Musk gut the US government?

The billionaire’s cost-cutting ‘Doge’ staff includes wealthy executives, far-right ideologues and young engineers. Elon Musk’s rapid attempt to defund and depopulate the federal government has ...

The Guardian - 15h

Who are the Palestinian prisoners released in exchange for Israeli hostages?

Israel is releasing 183 Palestinian prisoners in the latest exchange for Israeli hostages held in Gaza, part of a ceasefire that has paused the war but whose future is uncertain

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The 42 Best Movies on Netflix Right Now (February 2025)

Parasite, Y Tu Mamá También, and Carry-On are just a few of the movies you should watch on Netflix this month.

Wired - 16h

The 43 Best Shows on Netflix Right Now (February 2025)

The Night Agent, Squid Game, and Asura are just a few of the shows you need to watch on Netflix this month.

Wired - 16h

Super Bowl 2025 commercials: Budweiser, Google and more ads released so far

Super Bowl Sunday is here — and with it comes a barrage of new, glitzy, celebrity-filled ads.

NBC News - 16h

Flirting with the far right

Conservatives in Europe are increasingly entwined with more extreme forces but circumstances differ nation by nation

Financial Times - 17h

Right-Wing Crusade Against USAID Has Been Fueled by Falsehoods

As the Trump administration works to dismantle the aid agency, right-wing influencers have flooded the internet with falsehoods about its work.

The New York Times - 1d

Chappell Roan responds to writer who criticized her Grammy speech

The pop star named best new artist at Sunday's Grammy Awards challenged her critic to donate $25,000 to struggling musicians.

Los Angeles Times - 1d

Senate’s top appropriator says Elon Musk has gone too far

Politico - 3d

Langenhan, Germany dominate on final day of luge's world championships

History for Max Langenhan

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Real Madrid in the UCL? Right now, Man City struggle to beat Leyton Orient

Real Madrid will hardly be trembling with fear when they watch Manchester City's laboured 2-1 win at Leyton Orient in the FA Cup.

ESPN - 10h

Germany's free-market FDP to rule out another coalition with Greens

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Germany's Scholz attacks conservative rival Merz over AfD cooperation

Yahoo News - 11h

Who's who in German elections and why this vote is important

German voters go to the polls on 23 February in a pivotal vote focused on immigration and the economy.

BBC News - 14h

Germany's Scholz praises hostages release, demands two-state solution

Yahoo News - 14h

Who is part of DOGE leader Elon Musk's family?

Elon Musk is taking an influential Washington role but remains private about his family and life out of the spotlight.

The Hill - 14h

Germany: Nationwide protests against right-wing extremism expected

Yahoo News - 17h

Republicans retool their 'parents' rights' playbook for the Virginia governor's race

After Glenn Youngkin ran successfully on education and cultural issues four years ago, the GOP is hoping to expand the message ahead of a key 2025 election.

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Who's pulling the strings in the DR Congo crisis?

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'I know 34 people who have taken their own lives'

Film producer Andrew Jenkins is selling an Aston Martin to fund a film to raise awareness of suicide.

BBC News - 21h

Who's pulling the strings in the DR Congo crisis?

As M23 rebels advance in DR Congo, regional players meet to defuse the escalating crisis.

BBC News - 1d

Patrick Mahomes, the Super Bowl’s final boss who evolved towards greatness

The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback is one win away from a third-straight championship. But he is a different player from when he first lit up the NFL. Patrick Mahomes is the final boss. Somehow, ...

The Guardian - 1d

‘They chucked her under the bus – then reversed it back over her’: has the Emilia Pérez backlash gone too far?

Karla Sofía Gascón’s precipitous fall from Oscars frontrunner to industry pariah has left many in Hollywood rethinking their tactics – and questioning their ethics. The dramatic cancellation of ...

The Guardian - 1d

UN rights body condemns Rwanda and the rebels it backs in neighboring Congo. Violence mounts in east

The U.N.’s top human rights body has condemned Rwanda’s support of rebel fighters across the border in eastern Congo and ordered a team of experts to examine rights violations in the region

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Who Will Win the Super Bowl? N.F.L. Coaches Made Their Picks.

Can Kansas City pull off the three-peat, or will Philadelphia get its revenge? Coaches from around the league gave their unfiltered opinions.

The New York Times - 1d

The N.B.A. Trade Deadline Moves Were Wild. Who Were the Big Winners?

An unprecedented week has reshaped the league for years to come, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - 1d

3 Blackhawks Who Could Follow Taylor Hall Out Via Trade

The Chicago Blackhawks already traded Taylor Hall. Are there any other players who are going to follow him out the door?

Yahoo Sports - 1d

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 abroad

ABC News - 1d

For Europe’s Right, Trump Stirs Caution Alongside Celebration

The American president’s threat of tariffs is not in the interest of Europe’s nationalist parties, who are just as eager to put their own countries first.

The New York Times - 2d

WNBA mock draft: How far has Kiki Iriafen fallen? Will Paige Bueckers remain No. 1?

WNBA free agency has essentially come and gone. Although a few stragglers remain, most of the league’s teams have settled into their new realities. With the major moves behind us, and the draft ...

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