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Russian network that 'paid European politicians' busted, authorities claim
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Cocaine haul found after high-speed boat chase
Colombian authorities seize over three tonnes of cocaine following a chase at sea, their largest haul of 2024.BBC News - Top stories -
High-speed chase ends with massive cocaine bust in the Caribbean
Officials released dramatic video of the chase, during which the crew allegedly "began evasive actions, throwing packages into the water."CBS News - World -
Haiti gang wars push hunger to worst levels on record
Almost half of Haiti’s people are struggling to feed themselves as gang violence spreads across the country, with several areas close to famine, international organizations said on Friday.NBC News - Top stories -
Home prices reach new high in January, Case-Shiller says
Case-Shiller 20-city home price index up 6.2% year-on-year in January.MarketWatch - Business -
Comex Gold Settles 0.62% Higher at $2190.60, Record High
Gold prices climbed to a new record high.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Amazon writes its largest venture cheque yet for AI start-up Anthropic
$2.75bn deal is the latest sign of Big Tech’s race to capitalise on the booming sectorFinancial Times - Business - Amazon -
Corporate profits hit record high as economy boomed in fourth quarter of 2023
Gross domestic product (GDP) and corporate profits both smashed expectations in the fourth quarter of 2023 as the knock-on effects of pandemic stimulus juiced the U.S. economy. GDP came in at a 3.4 percent increase, below the massive bump of 4.9 ...The Hill - Politics -
Chinese-made EVs set to take 25% of European market this year
EU car manufacturers warn that a wave of cheaper models from China will undercut those produced by local companiesFinancial Times - World -
Canada's Poor Productivity Has Reached Emergency Status, Senior Central Bank Official Says
Bank of Canada’s senior deputy governor, Carolyn Rogers, warns that a turnaround is urgently needed to protect the economy from future bouts of inflation.The Wall Street Journal - World -
NBC faces backlash from network stars over Ronna McDaniel hiring
NBC News is facing significant backlash from within over its hiring of former Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel to provide commentary on the 2024 elections. Former NBC “Meet the Press” moderator Chuck Todd excoriated the network ...The Hill - Politics -
NBC News in revolt over Ronna McDaniel hiring. Will the network reverse course?
NBC hosts continue to take aim at their own company's decision to bring the former Republican National Committee chair on as a contributor.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
China wins WTO dispute with Australia over steel products
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China wins WTO dispute with Australia over steel products
China has won a nearly three-year-long dispute with Australia at the World Trade Organization over tariffs on steel products that began during a low point of bilateral relations between the countriesABC News - World - China -
Drug overdoses reach another record with almost 108,000 Americans in 2022, CDC says
Nearly 108,000 Americans died of drug overdoses in 2022ABC News - Health -
Winter-like chill Wednesday morning; high pressure takes control
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Chuck Todd and ‘Morning Joe’ Hosts Object to NBC’s Hiring of Former R.N.C. Chair
The extraordinary comments on “Meet the Press” revealed tensions in NBC’s news divisions over Ronna McDaniel, who recently stepped down as head of the Republican National Committee.The New York Times - Business -
Biden’s TikTok Challenge: Reach Gen Z, Without Drawing Its Wrath
For his campaign, navigating the platform has meant encountering over and over some of the thorniest issues plaguing Mr. Biden’s re-election bid.The New York Times - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Northern Ireland record fine win over struggling Scotland - reaction
All the best reaction as Northern Ireland beat Scotland at Hampden thanks to Conor Bradley's first goal for his country.BBC News - Top stories - College Football -
Water companies in England face outrage over record sewage discharges
Call for environmental emergency to be declared after data reveals 105% rise in raw sewage discharges over past 12 months. How polluted is your local river and which regions are worst hit?Water companies in England have faced a barrage of ...The Guardian - World -
Albanian prosecutors order arrest of tourist town mayor for alleged corruption
Albanian prosecutors say they have ordered the arrest of the mayor of a seaside tourist town in the country’s south on corruption chargesABC News - World -
FAU's May gets 5-year deal to take over Michigan
Florida Atlantic's Dusty May has been hired as the next men's basketball coach at Michigan, agreeing to a five-year contract that averages $3.75 million annually.ESPN - Sports -
DeVries departs Drake, takes over at W. Virginia
West Virginia has finalized a five-year deal to make Darian DeVries its next men's basketball coach. His son, Tucker, a standout player at Drake, is expected to follow him there, sources said.ESPN - Sports -
Westwood and McCartney take over Blenheim Palace
Vivienne Westwood, Stella McCartney and Zandra Rhodes are transforming rooms at Blenheim Palace.BBC News - Top stories -
Don't touch! These fuzzy bugs are taking over Florida
Springtime ushers in an influx of an infamous Florida pest. They appear to be everywhere, but be careful not to touch them.The Hill - Politics - Florida -
The English Soccer Prodigy Who Became a Cocaine Conspirator
Jamie Cassidy was tipped for stardom at Liverpool but now faces 13 years in jail — how did it come to this?The New York Times - Sports -
Aussie Rules football denies it has a cocaine problem
An MP accused the Australian Football League of helping players avoid detection by faking injuries.BBC News - Top stories -
Red-hot Sam Hauser sets Celtics 3-point record in win over Bulls
Sam Hauser continued his torrid 3-point stretch Saturday night in Chicago and made Celtics history in the process.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NBA -
Nancy Mace spars with X community notes over voting record: ‘Y’all are so dumb’
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) took issue Wednesday with some of the community notes on the social media platform X over her voting record. “The @CommunityNote — y’all are so dumb. Go look up the NDAA, WRDA and PACT Act, all of which I voted for. I ...The Hill - Politics -
Boeing chief Dave Calhoun will step down at year-end amid the aircraft maker's crisis over product quality, and the company said its chairman won't stand for re-election.
Boeing chief Dave Calhoun will step down at year-end amid the aircraft maker’s crisis over product quality, and the company said its chairman won’t stand for re-election.The Wall Street Journal - World -
NASCAR Power Rankings: Ty Gibbs takes over the lead as his Year 2 breakout takes shape
Gibbs has five top 10s in a row, including three top fives, amid his recent hot streakCBS Sports - Sports - NASCAR -
Once a Dark Art, This Pitch Is Primed to Take Over Baseball
The long-forbidden pitch known as the splitter is returning to the mainstream.The New York Times - Sports -
Liz Cheney hits Ronna McDaniel over 'take one for the team' remark
Former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) took aim at former Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel after McDaniel defended her involvement in former President Trump’s efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. “Ronna ...The Hill - Politics - United Kingdom -
In a Surprise Twist, Ex-Gucci Designer Alessandro Michele Takes Over at Valentino
The designer helped turn Gucci into a more than $10 billion brandThe Wall Street Journal - World -
UK nuclear watchdog takes Sellafield operator to court over alleged IT breaches
Office for Nuclear Regulation says ‘no suggestion’ public safety has been compromisedFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
Gang guilty of ambush murder of DPD driver
Aurman Singh suffered repeated axe attacks to the head after the group tracked him on his rounds.BBC News - Top stories -
Russian propaganda network that 'paid MEPs' busted
Polish and Czech police say network used Russian money and popular website to push anti-Ukraine narratives.BBC News - Top stories - Russia -
Taiwan leader, European parliamentarians promote closer ties
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Remembering Maurizio Pollini, a Giant of European Pianists
The Italian pianist, who died on Saturday at age 82, applied brilliant technique and a delicate sound to a wide range of repertoire, from Mozart and Beethoven to Stravinsky, Bartók and Schoenberg.The Wall Street Journal - World -
European flying car technology sold to China
The Slovakian AirCar, built with a BMW engine and run on normal fuel, will now be made in China.BBC News - Top stories - China