Shippers Wary of Red Sea Routes Despite Houthi Pledge to End Targeting

Charli XCX, Noah Kahan pledge to match Chappell Roan's $25,000 for artists' healthcare

Chappell Roan first promised to donate in response to an op-ed author critical of her Grammys speech calling for 'healthcare, especially to developing artists.'

Los Angeles Times - Feb. 9

EU says AI race 'far from over' as bloc pledges 50-billion-euro investment boost

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Tuesday that the race for AI leadership had not yet been won by China or the U.S.

CNBC - Feb. 11

Too many models, too much confusion: OpenAI pledges to simplify its product line

Altman is the rare CEO to admit that the number of models the company released has made their core products more complicated to use.

VentureBeat - 6d

North Korea's Kim makes rare visit to father's tomb, pledging his devotion to 'sacred struggle'

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has paid his respect at a family mausoleum to mark the birthday of his late father and former leader Kim Jong Il, state media KCNA said on Monday, pledging to ...

NBC News - 1d

Could the War in Ukraine be About to End?

Trump says there’s a “good possibility” it could be.

BBC News - 5d

Musk Team’s Treasury Access Raises Security Fears, Despite Judge’s Ordered Halt

A judge ruled Saturday that the activities of Elon Musk’s government cost-cutting effort risk “the disclosure of sensitive and confidential information” and render them “more vulnerable than before ...

The New York Times - Feb. 9

College basketball rankings: Body of work keeps Auburn at No. 1 despite loss as Clemson joins Top 25 And 1

Auburn's resume is far and away the best in college basketball

CBS Sports - Feb. 9

76ers owners confident despite 20-32 record, say team can 'make playoff run' and 'beat everybody in the East'

Philadelphia is in 11th place in the East with 30 regular-season games left

CBS Sports - Feb. 10

College basketball rankings: Auburn edges Alabama, holds No. 1 spot in AP Top 25 poll despite loss to Florida

The top-ranked Tigers face the No. 2 Crimson Tide on Saturday in a huge SEC rivalry showdown

CBS Sports - Feb. 10

Men's basketball AP poll: Auburn hangs on to No. 1 despite loss, Alabama jumps Duke after upset at Clemson

Auburn and Alabama will square off Saturday.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 10

Super Micro’s stock on its longest winning streak in months, despite many unknowns

Ahead of Tuesday’s “business update,” a Wedbush analyst has concerns about Super Micro’s margins and more.

MarketWatch - Feb. 11

2025 Super Bowl ratings: Despite Eagles' blowout of Chiefs, Super Bowl LIX hits new record number of viewers

Super Bowl LIX produced record numbers across various platforms and in terms of streaming

CBS Sports - Feb. 11

New York doctor says he'll continue providing transition care despite Trump executive order

As legal battles are fought over an executive order restricting transgender care for patients younger than 19, some clinics are continuing to provide the care while others are backing off.

NBC News - 6d

Barclays shares sink despite fourth-quarter profit hike as 2025 guidance fails to impress

British bank Barclays posted a rise in full-year pre-tax profit that came in just ahead of analyst expectations, while also launching a £1 billion share buyback.

CNBC - 5d

Here's why teams can start talking to Aaron Rodgers despite him still being under contract with Jets

The Jets' actions Thursday have opened the green light for Rodgers

CBS Sports - 5d

Review: Don't let details bog you down and 'Captain America: Brave New World' works, despite itself

The screenplay of the latest movie in the MCU tries to be too many things to too many prior adventures, but at its core is a resonant story about Black heroism.

Los Angeles Times - 5d

‘A human rights disaster’: immigrants sent into Guantánamo black hole despite no proof of crime

Homeland security chief Kristi Noem claims the US is shipping ‘criminal alien murderers’ to the Cuba naval base – but the immigrants’ true stories remain enigmatic. Handcuffed and shackled, the men ...

The Guardian - 4d

Despite tariff fears European stocks have outperformed Wall Street this year. Here’s why UBS thinks that will continue.

Meager valuations have long been supportive of European stocks – now there are new factors to help the rally

MarketWatch - 4d

Rodgers urges Celtic to play ‘without fear’ despite Bayern’s Harry Kane boost

Celtic visit Munich on Tuesday facing one-goal deficit Kompany says Kane’s facial injury is ‘nothing bad’ No sooner had Celtic been afforded unlikely hope on the eve of the second leg of their ...

The Guardian - 1d

Review: Roses are red, but the flat chemistry of 'Love Hurts' is a snooze

Ke Huy Quan and Ariana DeBose are miscast as lovers and killers in a Valentine's Day action-comedy directed by one of the stunt coordinators of 'John Wick.'

Los Angeles Times - Feb. 6

'Border czar' threatens military action if cartels target troops at border

"Border czar" Tom Homan said he expects to use the U.S. military if Mexican cartels target American troops on the border.

ABC News - Feb. 6

The US draws a 'red line' over including Hezbollah in Lebanon's government

A newly appointed U.S. envoy says she hopes Lebanese authorities are committed to making sure that the Hezbollah militant group is not a part of the new government in any form

ABC News - Feb. 7

Trump delays cancellation of de minimis trade exemption targeting China imports

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday that puts a pause on his closing of the de minimis trade exemption.

CNBC - Feb. 7

Stream Near Buenos Aires Turns Red, ‘Like a River Covered in Blood’

A stream south of the Argentine capital turned a freakish vermilion this week, prompting concerns about pollution. Officials said it could be the result of “some type of organic dye.”

The New York Times - Feb. 7

Canadian foreign interference agency says it detected a 'malicious activity' targeting candidate

Yahoo News - Feb. 8

Canadian foreign interference agency says it detected a 'malicious activity' targeting candidate

A Canadian government department that tracks suspected foreign interference says it has detected a “coordinated and malicious activity” targeting federal Liberal Party leadership candidate Chrystia ...

ABC News - Feb. 7

Watch: Hamas hands over Israeli hostages to Red Cross

The men were all taken captive during the 7 October attacks and have been held in Gaza for 16 months.

BBC News - Feb. 8

GOP gains in voter registration raise red flags for Democrats

Republican gains in voter registration are raising red flags for Democrats in key states, underscoring the inroads the GOP made across the country in 2024. Active registered Republicans now ...

The Hill - Feb. 8

The M&A boom of 2025 is just getting started — and here are 5 potential targets

These companies should do well even if they’re not acquired.

MarketWatch - Feb. 8

Game Notes: Red Wings Limp into Break on "Careless" Note

Observations on the Red Wings' 6–3 loss to the Lightning, from giving Tampa gifts to a difficult night in net on a forgettable final performance heading into the 4 Nations break

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 8

Italian tycoons targeted by fake defence minister in suspected AI scam

Computer-generated voice of Guido Crosetto persuaded at least one victim to pay €1mn for hostage ransom

Financial Times - Feb. 9

EU watchdog warns of resistance to Brussels’ bid to slash red tape

Esma chair says national pushback to harmonising rules risks undermining its push to become a European SEC

Financial Times - Feb. 10

How to avoid surveillance pricing scams that target you based on your data

A new investigation from the Federal Trade Commission reveals that companies may be using your data against you. Surveillance pricing is when a company sets the price you see based on your unique ...

CBS News - Feb. 10

AI phone scam targets Italian business leaders including Giorgio Armani

Cloned voice of defence minister, Guido Crosetto, used in some calls asking for money to free kidnapped journalists. . Some of Italy’s best-known business leaders, including the fashion designer ...

The Guardian - Feb. 10