Thousands of Afghans approved for travel after helping the U.S. are stuck in limbo

Afghans who helped the U.S. military blocked from reaching American soil

More than 40,000 Afghans approved for travel after helping the U.S. are stuck in limbo.

CBS News - 1d

Trump’s Travel Ban Threatens Afghan Allies

The nonprofit No One Left Behind has raised millions of dollars for flights and other assistance to prevent Afghans from being stranded abroad and face retribution from the Taliban.

The New York Times - 1d

Dog accidentally shoots owner after getting paw stuck in trigger guard

The gun fired after the dog's paw got stuck in the trigger guard, police said. The victim was relaxing on his bed with a female friend when he was shot.

CBS News - 1d

'Very scary': Scholars in US and abroad stuck amid State Department funding freeze

The funding freeze has sparked panic among thousands of scholars who area stranded outside their home countries without clarity on the future of their programs or the money needed to support ...

The Hill - 3d

Pitt student missing after traveling to the Dominican Republic

A University of Pittsburgh student went missing after traveling abroad to the Dominican Republic.

CBS News - 4d

Afghan women who fled Taliban to study abroad face imminent return after USAID cuts

US aid funding enabled the women to study in Oman - but their scholarships have been abruptly terminated.

BBC News - 6d

USAID cuts could be ‘death sentence’ for Afghan women studying abroad

A group of more than 80 Afghan women who fled the Taliban regime to study in Oman say they are at risk of imminent deportation to Afghanistan after their U.S.-funded scholarship was canceled as ...

NBC News - 1d

‘An ideal tool’: prisons are using virtual reality to help people in solitary confinement

Participants view scenes of daily life as well as travel adventures – then process the emotions they trigger through art. One Monday in July, Samantha Tovar, known as Royal, left her 6ft-by-11ft ...

The Guardian - 6d

US Secret Service shoots armed man near White House after confrontation

Donald Trump was out of town when the shooting occurred, and the man has been hospitalized. An armed man believed to be traveling from Indiana was shot by US Secret Service agents near the White ...

The Guardian - 4d

Judges order US government to rehire thousands of workers

Rulings are latest setback for Elon Musk’s cost-cutting drive

Financial Times - 12h

Judge appears likely to grant request to reinstate thousands of fired probationary workers

BALTIMORE — A federal judge in Maryland suggested Wednesday that he might direct that thousands of fired federal workers get their jobs back, at least temporarily, after hearing arguments that ...

NBC News - 1d

Eye Opener: Powerful storms force thousands to evacuate in Southern California

Thousands are forced to evacuate in Southern California as a powerful storm brings the threat of flooding and mudslides. Also, President Trump threatens more tariffs on U.S. allies after Canada and ...

CBS News - 1d

Panama releases dozens of detained deportees from US into limbo following human rights criticism

Panama has released dozens of migrants deported from the United States who were held for weeks in a remote camp on the condition that they would leave the Central American nation in 30 days

ABC News - 5d

Here's why banks don’t want the CFPB to disappear

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and its employees are in limbo after acting Director Russell Vought took over last month.

CNBC - 3d

They crossed the world to reach the US. Now deported under Trump, they're stuck in Panama

Over the past week, Panama's government has released dozens of migrants from around the world who were deported from the U.S. The migrants fled conflict, religious persecution, poverty and ...

ABC News - 1d

JD Vance’s cousin says vice-president and Trump are ‘useful idiots’ to Putin

Nate Vance reportedly spent three years trying to help Ukraine repel Russian troops and has been alarmed by his cousin’s remarks. US politics live – latest updates After voluntarily fighting ...

The Guardian - 4d

The Gulf state purging tens of thousands of its citizens

Kuwait has stripped nationality from 42,000 people after suspending the region’s only parliament last year

Financial Times - 5d

Major US airlines warn demand is slowing

In addition to two major crashes, airlines point to the uncertain economic future, plummeting government travel and reductions to corporate travel.

ABC News - 2d

Josh Giddey to travel with Bulls on 6-game trip, though it's not clear when he'll return from injury

Coach Billy Donovan said Thursday the point guard will travel with the team and there is “some optimism” he will play during the trip. Giddey left in the fourth quarter of Chicago's win over ...

Yahoo Sports - 16h

Panama releases dozens of detained deportees from U.S. into limbo following human rights criticism

PANAMA CITY — After weeks of lawsuits and human rights criticism, Panama on Saturday released dozens of migrants who were held for weeks in a remote camp after being deported from the United ...

NBC News - 5d

Musk says X hit by 'cyber-attack' as thousands report outages

Platform outage monitor Downdetector said it had seen more than 350,000 reports of issues from US users on Monday.

BBC News - 3d

European stocks steady after US markets plunge

The global sell-off eases in Europe after US shares are hit by President Trump saying the economy is in "transition".

BBC News - 3d

Amorim: We 'need to help' Fernandes win titles

Ruben Amorim has said Manchester United "need to help" Bruno Fernandes win trophies after the Portuguese midfielder scored a hat trick to earn a place in the last eight of the Europa League.

ESPN - 7h

Barca face Atletico rematch after defeat sparked unbeaten streak

Hansi Flick used an expletive to describe Barcelona's poor performance during November, and December was equally bad, with Atletico Madrid's win before Christmas helping them usurp the Catalans at ...

Yahoo Sports - 13h

Herman Graf, Who Helped Sell ‘Tropic of Cancer,’ Dies at 91

A major figure in independent publishing, he promoted Henry Miller’s once-banned book and helped make “A Confederacy of Dunces” a best seller after the author’s death.

The New York Times - 33m

Taliban insist Afghan women's rights are protected as UN says bans cannot be ignored

The Taliban say Afghan women live in security with their rights protected

ABC News - 6d

Spirit Airlines to Go Premium After Bankruptcy

Spirit plans to turn its focus toward more wealthy travelers.

Inc. - 1d

Airline CEOs warn domestic travel demand is slowing

Airline CEOs say economic uncertainty and a drop in government travel is driving down domestic travel demand.

CNBC - 2d

Queen visits Cheltenham after early snow on course

Thousands of racegoers descended on Prestbury Park dressed in their best for 'Style Wednesday'.

BBC News - 1d

Hansi Flick approves Barcelona veteran’s renewal, final decision now up to player

Wojciech Szczesny has been a major hit at FC Barcelona. Having been brought in as an emergency signing after Marc-Andre ter Stegen’s injury, the 34-year-old had to wait until January for his debut ...

Yahoo Sports - 3h

US journalist sues Indian government after losing his overseas citizenship

Raphael Satter had his OCI card taken away after publishing a story critical of an Indian businessman. A US journalist has taken the Indian government to court after his Indian overseas citizenship ...

The Guardian - 21h

From hover points to trampoline packaging: how Amazon is aiming to deliver by drone

US tech group awaiting approval to start flying packages to customers’ doorsteps in northern English town of Darlington

Financial Times - 3d

How a Government Shutdown Would Help Elon Musk

On this special episode of Uncanny Valley, we unpack Elon Musk's desire for a government shutdown that could become permanent. Plus: An update on measles misinformation in the US.

Wired - 1d

UK helped Ukraine and US reach ceasefire deal, government sources say

Sir Keir Starmer led European efforts to mend Trump-Zelensky relationship, UK government sources tell the BBC.

BBC News - 2d

Daniel Jones rumors: Former Giants QB is deciding between these two teams in 2025 NFL free agency, per report

Both clubs could use quarterback help

CBS Sports - 3d

Bourbon is out, patriotism is in - how Canadians are facing US threats head on

Across the country, Canadians are defiant in boycotting American goods and travel even as Trump promises another temporary reprieve.

BBC News - 6d

Zero migrants left at Guantánamo after flights back to US

Presented by GE Aerospace — {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security PRESENTED BY The Big Story Zero migrants left at Guantánamo after flights back to US The Trump ...

The Hill - 14h

HMRC to use voice recognition to speed up calls

The tax authority has been heavily criticised for failing to answer tens of thousands of calls.

BBC News - 3d

Zelenskyy urges Trump to use ‘strength of America’ to force Moscow into ceasefire after US-Russia talks – Europe live

Ukraine president says pressure must be put on Russia after US president says talks between Witkoff and Putin were ‘productive’. Germany is close to unlocking the way to a massive increase in ...

The Guardian - 26m

Thousands of Afghans approved for travel after helping the U.S. are stuck in limbo

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