Freed Israeli Hostages Still Had Shrapnel in Their Bodies from Oct 7 Attack

German election winner vows 'real independence' from US

Friedrich Merz, the leader of Germany's center-right Christian Democrats, who finished first in Sunday's election, has vowed “real independence from the USA" as he sets about forming a coalition ...

The Hill - 11h

Germany to move toward 'independence' from US, new leader says

Friedrich Merz's CDU party emerged as the largest party in Germany's parliament, the Bundestag, earning 28.6% of the vote.

ABC News - 12h

Pope Francis Suffering From Kidney Failure in Addition to Pneumonia

The kidney ailment appears to be in an early stage, the Vatican said, adding that the pontiff is still receiving high flows of oxygen for his respiratory illness.

The New York Times - 13h

Post rises from G League to surprising Warriors 3-point threat

Warriors rookie Quinten Post is the deadliest 3-point shooter on a Golden State squad that features Steph Curry.

Yahoo Sports - 11h

'Dissent was not being tolerated': Woman dragged from Idaho town hall meeting

An Idaho woman was issued a citation after she was forcibly removed from an Idaho Republican legislative town hall after interrupting the speaker. KTVB's Abby Wilt reports.

NBC News - 11h

What gaming can learn from the past | Laura Naviaux Sturr interview

Will the game industry find its way home? Can we look to the past and find lessons? Laura Naviaux Sturr, general manager of operations at Amazon Games, gave a talk at the Dice Summit 2025 event on ...

VentureBeat - 13h

Revealed: how members of House of Lords benefit from commercial interests

Months-long Guardian investigation exposes weaknesses in code of conduct that could trigger calls for greater reform. Calls to toughen Lords rules as it is revealed one in 10 peers are paid for ...

The Guardian - 13h

Farmers Sue Over Deletion of Climate Data From Government Websites

The data, which disappeared from Agriculture Department sites in recent weeks, was useful to farmers for business planning, the lawsuit said.

The New York Times - 8h

Video shows rescue of father, son from narrow Utah cliffside

The stranded father and son found a backpack of supplies left behind by a previous hiker, rescuers said.

CBS News - 10h

Starbucks is laying off 1,100 workers and cutting drinks from its menu

Starbucks said the layoffs and slimmed down menu will help stores operate more efficiently.

CBS News - 10h

Federal Judge Shields More Transgender Inmates From Trump Order

A group of transgender women in federal prisons who would have been moved into men’s facilities can stay where they are for now.

The New York Times - 5h

Musk's email ultimatum leads to mixed messages: From the Politics Desk

Federal employees started another work week receiving mixed messages from the top after Elon Musk's weekend email ultimatum.

NBC News - 5h

U.S. Votes Against U.N. Resolution Demanding Russian Withdrawal from Ukraine

The United States opposed a resolution demanding Russian withdrawal from Ukraine, but won Security Council approval of one calling for peace without assigning blame, exposing fissures between allies.

The New York Times - 4h

How Dan Bongino Went From Infowars to FBI Deputy Director

Dan Bongino rose through the ranks of right-wing media thanks to his unflinching loyalty to Donald Trump and willingness to push baseless conspiracies—including about the FBI.

Wired - 6h

Cody Zeller reportedly to remain away from Rockets for remainder of season

Zeller has not played a minute this season for the Hawks or Rockets, he ended up in Houston on a salary dump trade.

Yahoo Sports - 4h

Ducks acquire Ville Husso from the Detroit Red Wings

The Anaheim Ducks have acquired goaltender Ville Husso from the Detroit Red Wings. The Ducks’ goaltending depth has been depleted recently with Tomáš Suchánek suffering a torn ACL prior to the ...

Yahoo Sports - 3h

Earth Safe From Asteroid 2024 YR4, NASA Says

The odds that the space rock, 2024 YR4, will smash into our planet in 2032 have dropped to nearly zero, leading astronomers to conclude that we are no longer in danger.

The New York Times - 1h

US personnel office walks back email ultimatum from Musk to workers

OPM says failure to respond to email will not be considered resignation but Trump ally digs in and threatens job losses. The US government’s human resources office has walked back an ultimatum ...

The Guardian - 1h

What did Eagles ultimately receive in Carson Wentz trade from 2021? Philly built Super Bowl champion from deal

The Eagles cleaned up in the Carson Wentz trade from four years ago

CBS Sports - 3h

Pakistan wants to expel all Afghan refugees from the country, says Afghan embassy

The Afghan embassy in Islamabad says Pakistan wants to remove all Afghan refugees from the country and they face expulsion in the near future

ABC News - 5d

Trump officials want to ban junk food from SNAP. Past efforts show it's not easy to do

A push to ban sugary drinks, candy and more from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program may soon get a boost from new Trump Administration officials

ABC News - 5d

From weather apps to taxes: the trickle-down effects of Trump’s federal worker firings

Gutting of workforce will have far-reaching consequences as advocates warn of playing ‘Russian roulette’ with safety. You wake up to dark clouds outside, so you check the weather on your phone: a ...

The Guardian - 4d

From pills to new uses, here's what Eli Lilly’s top scientist sees as the future of weight loss drugs

Eli Lilly Chief Scientific Officer Dan Skovronsky spoke to CNBC about obesity pills and more on the future of weight loss.

CNBC - 4d

Vanguard Exiles launches on March 11 as next game from Magic creator Richard Garfield

Vanguard Exiles, the next game by Magic: The Gathering creator Richard Garfield, will launch into early access on Steam on March 11.

VentureBeat - 4d

Mira Murati’s Startup Launches, Poaching at Least 20 OpenAI Employees From Her Former Workplace

Two-thirds of the staff at Thinking Machines Lab came from OpenAI, where the founder was once chief technology officer.

Inc. - 4d

Trump Elevates Kremlin Talking Points, a Familiar Pattern From His First Term

President Trump’s description of President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine as a “Dictator without Elections” echoes the Kremlin’s messaging.

The New York Times - 4d

Proposal to ban lab-grown meat in Nebraska gets pushback from ranchers and farm groups

A bill to ban the sale of so-called lab-grown meat might seem like a no-brainer in Nebraska, where beef is king

ABC News - 4d

USWNT vs. Colombia prediction, odds, start time: 2025 SheBelieves Cup picks, best bets from soccer expert

Soccer expert Brandt Sutton has locked in his best bets for Thursday's Colombia vs. USWNT SheBelieves Cup 2025 match

CBS Sports - 4d

Man City & Milan BOOTED from UCL + Steve Cangialosi & Keaton Parks preview 2025 MLS season | The Cooligans

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros break down the biggest UCL results of the week and are joined by Steve Cangialosi & Keaton Parks to preview the 2025 MLS season.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Facing pressure from Trump, Costa Rica and Honduras join Panama as stopovers for foreign deportees

A U.S. flight carrying 135 deportees, half of them minors from various countries, is set to land in Costa Rica, making the country the latest Latin American nation to serve as a stopover as U.S. ...

ABC News - 4d

A Thousand Blows review – the irresistible new boxing drama from the Peaky Blinders creator

Steven Knight’s latest series is a hugely fun journey into the murky world of Victorian bare-knuckle fighting. It’s a ripping yarn full of audacious dialogue. Some will come for the boxing. The ...

The Guardian - 3d

Japan's inflation rate climbs to a 2-year high of 4% in January, supporting rate hike calls from BOJ members

Core inflation — which excludes prices of fresh food — rose to 3.2% from 3% in the prior month and beat economists' expectations of 3.1%, according to a Reuters poll.

CNBC - 3d

South China Sea: Chinese military says 3 Philippine aircraft expelled from Spratly Islands

Yahoo News - 3d

A Great Big World singer on stepping away from group after multiple sclerosis diagnosis

Nearly 20 years after forming their musical duo, A Great Big World, Chad King and Ian Axel are back with "Then There Were Sparks." As their new EP debuts, King shares his decision to step away from ...

CBS News - 3d

2025 Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep: Top 30 position battles, from Diamondbacks closer to Dodgers center fielder

Kristian Campbell, Aroldis Chapman are among those competing for jobs

CBS Sports - 3d

The name’s Bezos, Jeff Bezos: what can we expect from Amazon’s James Bond?

With one of the film industry’s most lucrative franchises signed over to Amazon MGM, 007 could be facing down the barrel of spin-offs, quasi-crowdsourcing and a cinematic universe to rival Marvel. ...

The Guardian - 3d

Another ceasefire is under threat from Trump – the precarious deal between Lebanon and Israel | Mohamad Bazzi

Israel, seemingly with the US president’s blessing, has kept troops inside Lebanon. Renewed conflict with Hezbollah is looming. As global attention remains focused on the hostage-prisoner swaps ...

The Guardian - 3d