Pedestrian dies after being hit by ambulance

WATCH: Baby seal rescued after being found on Connecticut street

A young seal has a new home at the Mystic Aquarium after it was discovered on the snowy streets of New Haven.

ABC News - 3d

Former surgeon on trial after being accused of raping or abusing children

Defendant Joël Le Scouarnec's chillingly detailed notebooks —which he used to document sexual violence that spanned decades — are central to the trial.

CBS News - 8h

Remains of Shiri Bibas positively identified after eventually being handed over by Hamas

Yahoo News - 16h

Man dies at Manchester airport after arrest by Border Force officers

Police watchdog is investigating death of 27-year-old who showed ‘unusual behaviour’ at security check. A 27-year-old man has died at Manchester airport after being arrested by Border Force ...

The Guardian - 2d

Anger as aid worker dies after DR Congo shooting

Yahoo News - 10h

Man offers to split winnings after thieves hit jackpot with his credit card

The Frenchman has called on the thieves to strike a deal with him to split the €500,000 (£413,664) prize.

BBC News - 1d

Oklahoma's Duke Miles loses multiple teeth after face hits floor diving for ball in win vs. Mississippi State

Miles lost parts of two of his teeth, OU's trainer said, in what looked like a painful faceplant on unforgiving hardwood

CBS Sports - 1h

‘She acted as a mother to me growing up’: My stepmother remarried after my father died. How can I claim my inheritance?

“Her intention is to bequeath her properties and investments to her current new husband.”

MarketWatch - 8h

‘I believe myself to be an honorable person’: Do I have the right to ask my husband if I’ll inherit his house after he dies?

“He and his first wife have a son who just graduated from university.”

MarketWatch - 6h

Can I Fire Someone For Being Racist?

I did, and I’d do it again.

Inc. - 2d

The Watergate-Inspired Law That’s Being Used to Fight DOGE

Here's how the 1974 Privacy Act is being used in legal battles against DOGE—and how you can protect yourself from government surveillance.

Wired - 2d

Why Being Trustworthy Is a Leadership Hack That Drives Success

Leaders who cultivate trust can significantly reduce employee churn and improve organizational performance.

Inc. - 2d

Did a Rock Hit Your Windshield, or Did Your Windshield Hit a Rock?

Either way, it sucks. But at least there’s some fun physics to ponder while you’re sitting in the repair shop.

Wired - 1d

Accessibility Is Taking a Hit Across the Sciences

Confusion has ensued about the future of programs and research supporting people with disabilities as a result of President Trump’s executive order.

The New York Times - 13h

Elon Musk’s DOGE Is Being Sued Under the Privacy Act: What to Know

At least eight ongoing lawsuits related to the so-called Department of Government Efficiency’s alleged access to sensitive data hinge on the Watergate-inspired Privacy Act of 1974. But it’s not ...

Wired - 4d

German elections: When are they, what’s being decided and how that will impact markets

The election for the 630-seat Bundestag is taking place on Sunday, Feb. 23. It’s happening seven months early after a snap election was agreed.

MarketWatch - 1d

What to know about the key laws being invoked in Trump legal challenges

Many of the dozens of lawsuits challenging the Trump administration's actions hinge on alleged violations of decades-old federal laws.

CBS News - 1d

Russell Peters is used to being ignored by Hollywood. It's only made him funnier.

Peters, who returns to Peacock Theater on Saturday night, talks about near misses with landing sitcoms and why staying true to himself as a comedian is worth more than mainstream success.

Los Angeles Times - 1d

Farms and Bakeries Hit by Egg Shortages and Price Hikes

Bare shelves in supermarkets and wholesalers, combined with double-digit price jumps, are pushing many food businesses to raise prices or change recipes.

Inc. - 3d

Dickson Despommier Dies at 84; Championed Farming in Skyscrapers

A Columbia microbiologist, he popularized “vertical farming” — raising crops in tall buildings — to remediate climate change and feed more people.

The New York Times - 2d

Souleymane Cissé, Celebrated Malian Filmmaker, Dies at 84

He won multiple awards during his 50-year career, including the jury prize at the Cannes Film Festival, and spent his life championing African cinema.

The New York Times - 2d

Jerry Butler, Singer Known as the Iceman, Dies at 85

Known for his resounding baritone and his courtly manner, he briefly led the Impressions before beginning a successful solo career, recording hits like “Only the Strong Survive.”

The New York Times - 1d

Judge wants additional arguments on Eric Adams corruption charges potentially being dropped

The federal judge weighing whether charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams should be dropped has appointed outside attorney Paul Clement for more arguments. CBS News' Jake Rosen reports.

CBS News - 1d

The Odds of a City-Killing Asteroid Hitting Earth Keep Rising

The likelihood of 2024 YR4 colliding with the our planet in 2032 have ticked up to over 3 percent. Is it time to start worrying?

Wired - 2d

Cry me a banner: Vini hits back at City fans

Vinícius Júnior had the last laugh in his fued with Man City fans with a pointed post on X after Real Madrid knocked City out of the Champions League.

ESPN - 1d

Game Developers Fear Anti-Trans Measures Could Hit Their Industry Next

As companies like Meta, Google, and Amazon follow President Trump’s moves to roll back diversity initiatives, trans and genderqueer devs worry their already struggling industry could follow suit.

Wired - 1d

Home sales drop sharply as prices hit an all-time high for January

The median price of a home sold in January was $396,900, up 4.8% from the year before and the highest price ever for the month of January.

CNBC - 1d

DOGE Cuts Hit Federal Workers Who Aren’t Funded by Taxpayers

Fees paid to agencies like the Food and Drug Administration and the FDIC fund part of their workforces, so cutting those jobs doesn’t save any tax money.

Inc. - 1d

Mark Kelly, brother hit back at Musk's attack on astronaut

Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) and his brother, Scott Kelly, both retired astronauts, on Friday called out tech billionaire Elon Musk over his attacks on an astronaut on his social platform X. "Hey ...

The Hill - 23h

Layoffs hit FAA employees tasked with producing air traffic navigation maps

Terminated probationary employees at the FAA include some who work on the team responsible for producing air traffic navigation maps, sources told ABC News.

ABC News - 1d

Students stage ‘Dark Indonesia’ protests as Prabowo’s cuts hit education

Young adults say lack of jobs is driving them overseas as president prioritises free school meals programme

Financial Times - 21h

Farmers hit by a federal funding freeze scramble to respond ahead of spring thaw

Farmers are struggling to make critical decisions ahead of the spring thaw, as billions of dollars in promised payments remain frozen by the Trump administration.

NBC News - 11h

Why the chance that an asteroid might hit Earth in 2032 keeps changing

An asteroid has a slight chance of hitting Earth in 2032. Here's why the odds are a moving target, according to the astronomer who invented the scale used to measure such risks.

NBC News - 7h

IDF says it hit illegal crossings near Syrian-Lebanese border

Yahoo News - 2h

The asteroid hits and near-misses you never hear about

Since a potentially hazardous asteroid was detected in December, tens of others objects have come close to Earth.

BBC News - 1h

Mexican musical legend Paquita la del Barrio dies at 77

Mexican musical legend Paquita la del Barrio has died at the age of 77

ABC News - 4d

Marian Turski, Auschwitz survivor who warned of danger of indifference, dies at 98

Marian Turski, a Holocaust survivor who became a journalist and historian in postwar Poland and was a co-founder of Warsaw’s landmark Jewish history museum, has died

ABC News - 4d

Rick Buckler, former drummer for British rock trio the Jam, dies at 69

Paul Weller and Bruce Foxton of the Jam mourn drummer Rick Buckler, who died Monday at 69 after a short illness. 'We went far beyond our dreams,' Weller writes.

Los Angeles Times - 3d