US lost a fifth of its butterflies within two decades

A fifth of US butterflies have disappeared since 2000: Study

Butterflies are disappearing from the United States at an alarming rate, with their total population declining by more than a fifth over two decades, a new study has found. Total butterfly ...

The Hill - 3h

Serie A wants to stage first overseas fixture in the US within two years

League executive talks about plan during New York visit Serie A admits gap to Premier League in US popularity A senior Serie A executive has said Italian clubs playing a regular-season game in ...

The Guardian - 2d

22% of butterflies in U.S. disappeared in 2 decades, study finds

A study, published Thursday in the journal Science, found that 22% of butterflies in the United States disappeared between 2000 and 2020.

CBS News - 2h

Two children killed by decades-old grenade in Cambodia

Accident happened in Siem Reap province that saw heavy fighting in 1980s between government soldiers and Khmer Rouge. A grenade believed to be more than 25 years old killed two toddlers when it ...

The Guardian - Feb. 22

US Republicans lost in Germany’s elections

American election meddling did not boost the far-right AfD’s prospects.

The Hill - Feb. 26

Microsoft is shutting down Skype after over two decades

Internet calling service that disrupted landline industry to close in May as tech giant says it will focus on Teams. Skype will ring for the last time on 5 May as owner Microsoft retires the ...

The Guardian - 6d

Oscars Rewind: How ‘American Beauty’ Lost Its Luster

At the 2000 Academy Awards, the film won five Oscars, including best picture. Then came 9/11, a tanking economy and Kevin Spacey.

The New York Times - Feb. 21

US sees first measles death in a decade

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story US sees first measles death in a decade A growing measles outbreak in West Texas claimed its first victim — ...

The Hill - Feb. 26

China likely to cut inflation outlook to two-decade low, lay out stimulus plans at 'Two Sessions' meeting

Beijing is expected to revise down its annual consumer price inflation target to around 2% — the lowest in more than two decades — from 3% or higher in prior years.

CNBC - Feb. 27

Russia and US could meet again within weeks to discuss Ukraine, Moscow says – Europe live

Moscow and Washington held their first talks on ending the nearly three-year war in Ukraine on Tuesday. Donald Trump’s shocking and mendacious attack this week on the Ukrainian president, ...

The Guardian - Feb. 22

US, Russian officials to meet again within 2 weeks to discuss Ukraine war: Russia

U.S. and Russian officials will meet again within two weeks to discuss ending the war in Ukraine after re-establishing diplomatic relations this week, Russia says.

ABC News - Feb. 22

Ever Lost a Friend at a Music Festival? This Startup Wants to Help—and So Does Its Rival

You can’t patent a good idea, but you can both pitch it at SXSW.

Inc. - 3d

The D&D Monster Manual Just Got Its First New Edition In Over A Decade

Dungeons & Dragons 2024 Monster Manual ...

GameSpot - Feb. 20

The US is losing its next generation of health scientists

The U.S. research and training infrastructure is under attack by the Trump administration, and there have been destructive consequences.

The Hill - 4d

US stocks post worst slide in two months on gloomy economic data

Sentiment among businesses and consumers cools sharply as tariffs and inflation take a toll

Financial Times - Feb. 21

Two people in US hospitalized with bird flu, CDC reports

Wyoming woman still in hospital while Ohio man released after facing ‘respiratory and non-respiratory symptoms’. Two people, in Wyoming and Ohio , have been hospitalized with H5N1 bird flu , ...

The Guardian - Feb. 24

Two young sisters use baking skills to build a business and inspire others

Sisters Zyaire and Char'Les Hawkins used their baking skills to build a business called Little Sistas Treats. Their entrepreneurship and positive attitudes are inspiring others as they spread their ...

CBS News - Feb. 26

Two-thirds want leading or major world role for US: Gallup

More than 60 percent of Americans want the U.S. to take a leading or major role on the international stage, a new survey found. The survey, released Thursday by Gallup, found that 19 percent of ...

The Hill - 7h

Lost Causes

When we lose things, it’s tempting to think we need to keep better track of them, to hold on to stuff more tightly. What if the opposite is true?

The New York Times - Feb. 22

Alarming new data on butterfly decline in the U.S.

The total amount of butterflies in the U.S. declined by 22% over two decades, a new study shows. Eliza Grames, an assistant professor at Binghamton University and co-author of the study, joins CBS ...

CBS News - 2h

Can Europe still count on the US coming to its defence?

Trump has engaged Putin and hinted the US may not defend European allies, causing alarm about Nato's future.

BBC News - Feb. 26

This city helped the US back Ukraine. Now its role is uncertain

Scranton's ammunition plant makes weapons for Ukraine, and Zelensky paid it a visit last year.

BBC News - 12h

DOGE is operating within a bubble of lawlessness

Compounding the problem is the government’s inconsistent positions on what DOGE is and who is in charge of it.

The Hill - 1d

National analysis finds America's butterflies are disappearing at 'catastrophic' rate

A new study finds the number of butterflies has dropped 22% since 2000, a new study finds

ABC News - 3h

Ovechkin 'feeling it,' moves within 10 of Gretzky

Alex Ovechkin scored the 884th goal of his NHL career on Saturday to move 10 away from tying Wayne Gretzky's record.

ESPN - 4d

FA Cup fifth round to feature Ramadan breaks

The FA Cup matches taking place this week will briefly pause to allow Muslim players to break their fast for Ramadan.

ESPN - 6d

Taiwan holds its breath as Trump turns on Ukraine and upends US foreign policy

The mood in Taipei is one of wariness as the new US president takes a blowtorch to diplomatic norms and assurances. It’s a bustling morning at the Dongmen wet market, in inner-city Taipei. Mr Yu is ...

The Guardian - Feb. 21