Powerful earthquake in Caribbean triggers brief tsunami alerts

Two winter storms put 29 million people under alerts with freezing conditions to come

Two winter storms will bring snow, freezing rain and Arctic cold in a one-two punch to parts of the United States this week.

NBC News - 1h

Tom Brady Delivered Star Power, but Not Enough Powerful Game Analysis

Brady’s presence might have made the Super Bowl LIX broadcast feel bigger, but it wasn’t by anything he said, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - 2h

7.6 magnitude earthquake shakes the Caribbean southwest of Cayman Islands, USGS says

A magnitude-7.6 earthquake has shaken the Caribbean Sea south of the Cayman Islands

ABC News - 3h

Monday Briefing

An announcement on tariffs by President Trump.

The New York Times - 5h

Trump 2.0 Heralds an Aggressive Flexing of Power

President Trump’s early moves to slash the federal government and expand American territory represent significant ideological swings from his first term.

The New York Times - 5h

Chile issues evacuation alerts as wildfires rage in the country's south

Chilean authorities have issued two evacuation alerts for the southern region of La Araucanía as wildfires continue to rage

ABC News - 16h

Monday Briefing: The Last Guard Against Trump’s Orders?

Plus, a study in swearing.

The New York Times - 18h

What Is Down Fill Power (2025): Fill Weight, Synthetics

Whether you’re looking for extra-warm jackets or bedding, you’ve probably seen this term. Let us, er, fill you in.

Wired - 1d

As Trump steamrolls Washington, courts flex their power to slow him down

Numerous federal district judges around the country have blocked major portions of Trump's early agenda — but Supreme Court showdowns loom.

Politico - 1d

7.6-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Caribbean Near Cayman Islands

The 7.6-magnitude tremor struck south of the Cayman Islands on Saturday. A tsunami warning across much of the Caribbean was lifted.

The New York Times - 1d

Serbia’s Protests Test the President’s Grip on Power

President Aleksandar Vucic of Serbia, battered by months of nationwide protests, is struggling to weather his biggest political crisis in more than a decade of rule.

The New York Times - 2d

Vance Challenges Courts’ Power, and Trump Targets the Penny

Plus, why golden retrievers keep losing.

The New York Times - 4h

Subsidies halved for controversial Drax power station

The government has agreed a new subsidy arrangement with the controversial wood-burning Drax power station in north Yorkshire.

BBC News - 6h

Ukraine war briefing: Trump plan to end war must include security guarantees, Zelenskyy says

Ukrainian president says he would be ready for talks in any format if he has ‘an understanding that America and Europe will not abandon us’. What we know on day 1,083. See all our Ukraine war ...

The Guardian - 9h

Rohit powers India to ODI series win over England

India take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the one-day international series against England after Rohit Sharma's superb century in Cuttack.

BBC News - 23h

Baltic States fully integrate into European power grid

Yahoo News - 23h

Key power station didn't properly disclose burning forest wood

The Drax facility, which burns wood pellets, is required to report where it sources its wood from.

BBC News - 1d

Magnitude 7.6 earthquake strikes in the western Caribbean

A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck in the western Caribbean on Saturday night, prompting a tsunami advisory for the Cayman Islands as Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands were cleared of the threat.

NBC News - 1d

Tsunami alerts cancelled after Caribbean earthquake

Warnings had been issued for a number of countries including Cuba, Puerto Rico and the Cayman Islands.

BBC News - 1d

Ukraine war briefing: Kim Jong-un vows ongoing support for Russia’s ‘just cause’

North Korean leader also pledged further development of nuclear forces; UK foreign secretary says no imminent peace talks with Russia. What we know on day 1,082. See all our Ukraine war ...

The Guardian - 1d

Eighty-five million on alert for winter storms

A major winter storm is barreling across the Midwest and Northeast tonight, with more bad weather on the way in the days ahead. NBC News' Maya Eaglin reports

NBC News - 1d

Tourists leave after earthquakes rock Santorini, but resilient locals remain

Many started evacuating the island as it was hit by tremors - but some have decided to stay.

BBC News - 1d

Baltic States decouple from Russian power grid in historic move

Yahoo News - 1d

Schools on 4 Greek islands will stay shut next week as earthquakes continue

Schools on four Greek islands will remain closed through next week as earthquakes continue to rattle the region

ABC News - 2d

Baltic states leave Russian power grid in closer EU integration

Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania disconnected from Russia’s network on Saturday, ending energy dependency and aiding security. The three Baltic states have disconnected their electricity systems from ...

The Guardian - 2d

Musk’s expanding role triggers efforts to check his power

Elon Musk has seen a flood of attempts to check his power as he expands into nearly every corner of the government. In the few short weeks that President Trump has been in office, Musk and his team ...

The Hill - 2d

Baltic states begin historic switch away from Russian power grid

More than 30 years after leaving the Soviet Union, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania will join the EU's grid.

BBC News - 2d

Scottish cat flap pits SNP against pet power

Strenuous denials of a clampdown on felines are only feeding suspicions in an animal-loving nation

Financial Times - 2d

Ukraine war briefing: North Korean troops back on frontline in Kursk, says Zelenskyy

President’s comments follow reports Moscow withdrew Pyongyang’s troops after heavy losses; Russia claims capture of key eastern mining town. What we know on day 1,081. See all our Ukraine war ...

The Guardian - 2d

Trump and the 'unitary executive': The presidential power theory driving his 2nd term

President Trump's flurry of executive actions and orders spark a critical question: Does he have the power he claims to have?

ABC News - 2d

Santorini restricts traffic, imposes more precautionary measures against earthquakes

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has visited earthquake-struck Santorini, as the Aegean island imposed more precautionary measures amid intense seismic activity

ABC News - 3d

Friday Briefing

U.S. sanctions on the International Criminal Court.

The New York Times - 3d

The swarm of earthquakes shaking Santorini prompts Greece to declare an emergency

Greece has declared a state of emergency on Santorini because of the hundreds of undersea earthquakes that have shaken the resort island for nearly a week

ABC News - 3d