Activists to hold vigils to protest death penalty in Singapore as a Malaysian man awaits execution
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Hartford synagogue holds vigil to honor Israeli family after their bodies were returned by Hamas
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Mangione receives large donation after Trump death penalty order
The donor said the death penalty should not be politicized.The Hill - 1d -
South Carolina Death Row Inmate Chooses to Be Executed by a Firing Squad
The state has never used that method to execute a prisoner. The last time an inmate was killed by a firing squad was in 2010 in Utah.The New York Times - 1d -
Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye is charged with treason, which carries the death penalty
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Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye is charged with treason, which carries the death penalty
Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye has been charged with treason, in an escalation of legal troubles stemming from allegations he plotted to remove the country’s long-time leader by forceABC News - 1d -
South Carolina man to be killed in US’s first firing squad execution in 15 years
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Murder charges announced in death of Robert Brooks, man beaten by New York prison officers
Murder charges have been announced in the death of Robert Brooks, a 43-year-old inmate who was beaten by guards at an upstate New York prison in December.NBC News - 2d -
Singapore regulator to inject $4bn into stock market to boost listings
Authorities also announce tax incentives as part of package designed to revive struggling equity marketFinancial Times - 1d -
Singapore fund managers face lengthy licence wait amid surge in applications
Demand partly driven by Chinese quants expanding abroad after crackdown at homeFinancial Times - 1h -
Pulisic misses penalty as AC Milan lose at Torino
AC Milan endured a frustrating evening when an early own goal from Malick Thiaw and a missed penalty from Christian Pulisic saw them fall 2-1 at Torino.ESPN - 1h -
White House holds press briefing
Watch live coverage as White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt holds a press briefing.NBC News - 2d -
Hazel Scott, a trailblazing entertainer and activist, was silenced. A PBS doc brings her to light
"The Disappearance of Miss Scott" reacquaints viewers with a jazz virtuoso who was the first Black person to have a TV show and was almost erased by the government.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Activist ValueAct spots an overlooked opportunity at Liberty Live Group. How the move might pay off
Liberty Live represents Liberty Media Group’s ownership stake in Live Nation. The stock trades at a sharp discount to the entertainment and ticketing giant.CNBC - 17h -
Gasperini claims offence unintended in calling Lookman ‘one of worst penalty takers’
Atalanta manager says: ‘I didn’t want to offend anyone’ Striker called manager’s comments ‘deeply disrespectful’ Atalanta’s manager, Gian Piero Gasperini, said he never intended to offend ...The Guardian - 16h -
Scotland’s Gregor Townsend questions England’s crucial penalty decision
‘I just don’t know how that’s a penalty,’ says head coach Steve Borthwick: ‘They found a way to win the game’ Scotland’s coaches and players believe two key officiating decisions potentially ...The Guardian - 8h -
Comparing Trump's executive orders with Project 2025 promises
According to a CBS News analysis, President Trump has signed 73 executive orders so far, targeting everything from the border to the environment and federal spending. Many online users have pointed ...CBS News - 2d -
Mali to investigate claims soldiers 'executed' women and children
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Trump to hold meetings on Ukraine with French and British leaders
One day after an angry exchange between Presidents Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Zelenskyy met in Kyiv with Keith Kellogg, Mr. Trump's special envoy. A planned joint news ...CBS News - 2d -
What Are Those Weird Devices Basketball Players Are Holding?
Palm-cooling devices—designed to help humans bounce back quickly from exertion and heat stress by chilling their palms—are showing up on sidelines, in training camps, and wherever the heat is on.Wired - 1d -
Hamas releases six Israeli hostages as ceasefire holds
Six living hostages — including two who were held in Gaza for a decade — were released by Hamas Saturday.CBS News - 12h -
Here's what to know about the "Feb 28 Economic Blackout" protest
A grassroots effort is asking American consumers to refrain from making purchases at major retailers for one day in February.CBS 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 programmeFinancial Times - 1d -
1,000 Bulgarian nationalists protest against government plans to adopt euro currency
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Five detained at protest in Swiss town where AfD leader Weidel lives
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Fresh executive order targets sanctuary cities, federal aid for undocumented migrants
The action marks Trump’s latest attempt to crack down on illegal immigration.Politico - 2d -
Trump executive order could cut ‘infant assistance’ benefits for undocumented migrants
NBC News Homeland Security Correspondent Julia Ainsley joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss a new executive order from President Trump and the latest legal challenges to his administration's ...NBC News - 2d -
Meta approves plan for bigger executive bonuses following 5% layoffs
Meta's executive officers could earn a bonus of 200% of their base salary under the company's new executive bonus plan, up from the 75% they earned previously.CNBC - 1d -
Meta approves plan for bigger executive bonuses following 5% layoffs
Executives at Meta stand to get bigger bonuses this year.NBC News - 1d -
Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump DEI executive orders
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Judge blocks Trump's executive order ending federal support for DEI programs
A federal judge has blocked a sweeping executive order from President Trump that sought to end government support for programs promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.CBS News - 1d -
No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing team levied L2-level penalty after Daytona
The No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing team was dealt an L2-level penalty after last weekend‘s season-opening Daytona 500. Following further inspection at the NASCAR R&D Center in Concord, North Carolina, ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
‘Interesting discussions’: Donald Trump and Tiger Woods hold talks on golf’s rift
Woods joins PGA delegation at White House on Thursday LIV representatives also present in Washington Donald Trump’s involvement in professional golf’s peace talks has ramped up, with Tiger Woods ...The Guardian - 2d -
Airlines warned as Chinese navy holds live-fire exercises off Australia
Australia expressed concern to China on Friday over the short notice given by the Chinese navy that it would hold a live-fire exercise in international waters between Australia and New Zealand, ...NBC News - 1d -
Ireland hold off resurgent Wales to stay on course for title
Ireland clinch their 14th Triple Crown and remain on course for a third successive Six Nations title after beating a resurgent Wales in a Cardiff thriller.BBC News - 14h -
Berkshire Posts Gain in Profits, Boosted by U.S. Treasury Holdings
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Some agencies tell employees to hold off responding to latest Musk email
Multiple federal agencies appeared to be caught off guard by the Elon Musk-directed email from the Office of Personnel Management.ABC News - 1h -
The Papers: 'Hounded to her death' and 'Don't be fooled by Putin'
A mix of stories lead Friday's newspaper front pages, including the latest in the rift between the US and Ukraine.BBC News - 2d -
Map shows drug overdose death trends by state
Data shows overdose deaths decreased by 4% between 2022 and 2023. The trend continued into 2024.CBS News - 1d -
South Carolina killer chooses death by firing squad
Only three inmates in the U.S. have been executed by firing squad since 1976, with the last execution in 2010.CBS News - 1d
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Isolated in 'harsh conditions:' Deportee from US details legal limbo in Panama camp near Darien Gap
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Japan's emperor marks 65th birthday with a call to keep telling the tragedy of WWII
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Catholics Pray for Ailing Pope Francis at Sunday Mass
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