The Fall of Bashar Assad after 14 Years of War in Syria Brings to An End A Decadeslong Dynasty
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‘Painting was my final act of defiance’: how a chef from war-torn Eritrea wowed the art world after his death
Ficre Ghebreyesus, who died in 2012, made vertiginous paintings celebrating family, the diaspora and his own turbulent story. His first European solo exhibition charts this remarkable journey. What ...The Guardian - 1d -
Clowns and musicians bring the joy of Carnival to sick children in a Rio hospital
Clowns complete with red noses and tutus sung Carnival songs to sick children on the pediatric ward of a Rio de Janeiro hospital on Tuesday, bringing the ebullient festivities normally found on the ...ABC News - 1d -
More than 80% of USAID programmes 'officially ending'
Humanitarian organisations have warned that the end of USAID programmes is already impacting millions.BBC News - 3d -
Figma in Talks With Bankers to Explore an I.P.O. This Year
The design tech company is exploring a public offering after regulators stymied its $20 billion sale to the software giant Adobe in 2023.The New York Times - 6d -
Figma in Talks With Bankers to Explore an I.P.O. This Year
The design tech company is exploring a public offering after regulators stymied its $20 billion sale to the software giant Adobe in 2023.The New York Times - 6d -
Fed chief Jay Powell plays down growth worries after jobs report disappoints
Chair says US central bank in no ‘hurry’ to cut interest rates at end of turbulent week for Wall StreetFinancial Times - 6d -
Trump doesn't rule out possibility of recession, Chinese retaliatory tariffs go into effect
President Trump said in a Fox News interview that aired over the weekend that inflation could continue to rise, but he wouldn't say if the U.S. could fall into a recession later this year. ...CBS News - 3d -
Columbia protester's immigration arrest fuels debate ahead of court hearing
A judge has ruled that Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian from Syria with a U.S. green card, can remain in the country until his court hearing Wednesday. Khalil, a former student activist, is accused of ...CBS News - 2d -
Trump tariffs on steel and aluminum come into effect amid US-Canada trade war
European Commission announces countermeasures after sweeping US levies of 25% come into force without any exemptions. Donald Trump’s tariffs on steel and aluminum imports took effect on Wednesday ...The Guardian - 1d -
Tre Johnson's 3 in double OT puts Texas ahead to stay in win over No. 14 Texas A&M at SEC Tourney
Tre Johnson made the go-ahead 3-pointer with 2:08 left in the second overtime and the Texas Longhorns extended their first visit to the Southeastern Conference Tournament by beating old foe No. 14 ...Yahoo Sports - 37m -
LB Nick Bolton staying in Kansas City on three-year deal
Nick Bolton won't become a free agent after all.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Soldier goes on the run with teen after his wife's murder. Is she in danger?
After Cati Blauvelt, 22, was murdered in Simpsonville, South Carolina, her husband, former U.S. Army recruiter John Blauvelt, fled with his 17-year-old girlfriend Hannah Thompson. U.S. Marshals led ...CBS News - 5d -
Tuesday Briefing
World markets fall.The New York Times - 2d -
WATCH: Dog finds home after 1,739 days in shelter
Brittany Bunnell adopted Jones, a 13-year-old dog that spent almost five years in a shelter and became a staff favorite.ABC News - 3d -
Kobe Bryant's former players remember his words during their first year of college basketball
Five years after the death of Kobe Bryant in a helicopter crash, six members of his Mamba Basketball Academy team are finishing up their first season of college basketballABC News - 1d -
‘Wake-up call’: Measles cases doubled in Europe last year, say WHO and Unicef
Joint analysis of measles cases reveals Covid pandemic resulted in misinformation and vaccination delays. Cases of measles doubled last year in the European region, climbing to the highest level in ...The Guardian - 7h -
Trade Wars - The return of Mark Carney
New Prime Minister of Canada vows to win trade war against President Trump.BBC News - 3d -
Mark Wood expected to miss England’s Tests against India after knee surgery
Quick bowler hoping to return by the end of July ‘I’ll be back firing on all cylinders,’ says Wood Mark Wood is likely to miss the entirety of England’s Test series with India this summer after ...The Guardian - 9h -
Bringing Diverse Voices to Book Publishing
Sally Kim, president and publisher at Little, Brown and Company, wants to give everyone a seat at the table.The New York Times - 6d -
Pace of deportation flights under Trump is slower than under Biden
Countries that received more deportation flights don't see major changes and predict that the year will end with fewer deportees than previous years.NBC News - 6h -
Report: Derek Barnett returning to Texans
Defensive end Derek Barnett is returning to the Houston Texans on a one-year, $5 million deal, NFL Network reports.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Southwest Airlines will charge to check bags for the first time, launch basic economy tickets
Southwest is getting rid of its policy for free checked bags, ending a more than 50-year perk.CNBC - 2d -
Rodrigo Duterte’s lawyers call for his return to Philippines after ICC arrest
Daughter accuses government of ‘kidnapping’ ex-president as victims of ‘war on drugs’ express jubilation at arrest. Lawyers for Rodrigo Duterte have demanded that he be returned to Manila in a ...The Guardian - 1d -
Lawrence joins Seahawks after long run in Dallas
DeMarcus Lawrence has agreed to a three-year deal worth a maximum of $42 million, including $18 million guaranteed, with the Seahawks.ESPN - 1d -
After hitting Ukraine hard on peace talks, how far will Trump go to pressure Putin?
"I've gotten some positive messages, but a positive message means nothing," Trump said as he faced questions on what happens next with the Ukraine war ceasefire.ABC News - 1d -
One Person Missing After Oil Tanker and Container Ship Collide in the North Sea
A container ship hit a stationary U.S.-flagged oil tanker on Monday, forcing the crews to abandon ship. A search for a missing crew member ended Monday night.The New York Times - 2d -
Report: WR Joshua Palmer headed to Bills on 3-year deal
The Bills could use a boost of depth at receiver after their midseason trade for Amari Cooper didn't produce great results.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Robert Kraft: David Andrews' impact on the Patriots will be felt for years to come
The Patriots have confirmed center David Andrews' release after it was reported earlier on Thursday.Yahoo Sports - 8h -
Antti Raanta Won’t Return To Geneva – Finland Next?
Antti Raanta’s first season back in Europe after ending his NHL career had its ups and downs.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Search for ship collision crew member called off
The search for a missing crew member has ended after a ship hit an oil tanker in the North Sea.BBC News - 2d -
Virginia Tech player gets brutally honest about team's disappointing season: 'I mean, we were still ass'
Tobi Lawal was brutally honest in assessing Virginia Tech's season after it came to an end TuesdayCBS Sports - 1d -
Advocates gear up for fight to preserve Education Department
President Trump's battle to end the Department of Education is about to turn into a war as advocates prepare to defend the federal agency through litigation and civic action while he readies an ...The Hill - 5d -
Eye Opener: Russia rejects ceasefire deal
Russia rejected a European-led ceasefire deal that would have ended the war in Ukraine. Meanwhile, the Trump administration announced it is cancelling $400 million in grants to Columbia University. ...CBS News - 5d -
Breaking down the U.S.-Ukraine peace talks
U.S. and Ukrainian officials are set to hold talks this week in Saudi Arabia about ending the war between Ukraine and Russia. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports on the ...CBS News - 3d -
Zelensky to Meet With Saudi Crown Prince Before U.S.-Ukraine Talks
The Ukrainian president is trying to secure a favorable deal to end his country’s war with Russia. Saudi Arabia has emerged as a host to talks that the Trump administration is pursuing with Moscow ...The New York Times - 3d -
Ukraine Must Cede Territory in Any Peace Deal, Rubio Says
The secretary of state, heading to talks with Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia, said future talks with Moscow will be needed to determine what Russia is willing to give up to end the war.The New York Times - 3d -
Ukrainian soldier who lost both legs in Russian drone strike says "freedom is expensive"
U.S. and Ukrainian officials are holding talks in Saudi Arabia on ending the war in Ukraine. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, heading the U.S. delegation, suggested Ukraine will have to agree to let ...CBS News - 2d -
What we know about Ukraine willing to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia
The U.S. held talks with Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia on potential next steps for an end to the war with Russia. Officials say Ukraine is willing to accept the terms of a temporary ceasefire ...CBS News - 2d -
Ukraine supports 30-day ceasefire as Russia says it will consider offer
The latest talks to end Russia's war in Ukraine have brought a commitment from Ukraine's president to support a 30-day ceasefire. In return, the U.S. will restore military and intelligence support ...CBS News - 1d -
Ukraine supports 30-day ceasefire as Russia says it will consider offer
The latest talks to end Russia's war in Ukraine have brought a commitment from Ukraine's president to support a 30-day ceasefire. In return, the U.S. will restore military and intelligence support ...CBS News - 1d
