Us and Hamas Hold Direct Talks on Hostages in Gaza Officials Say

Harvard expert: Use these 10 virtues to set 'the stage for happiness to find you'

In happiness expert Arthur C. Brooks' newsletter, he explores Aristotle's 10 virtues for happiness. Here's how you can incorporate each virtue in your life.

CNBC - 10h

AI frenzy leads US venture capital to biggest splurge in three years

Investor excitement over fast-developing technology has seen a flurry of massive funding rounds this year

Financial Times - 4h

Can Mark Carney win an election in Canada and a trade war with the US?

The former central banker has strong economic credentials but is untested politically

Financial Times - 3h

US added to international watchlist for rapid decline in civic freedoms

Civicus, an international non-profit, puts country alongside Democratic Republic of Congo, Italy, Pakistan and Serbia. The United States has been added to the Civicus Monitor Watchlist, which ...

The Guardian - 1h

Two-thirds of arms imports to Nato countries in Europe come from US

Continent’s deep reliance on American-made weapons underscored by Sipri data

Financial Times - 2h

Who’s Got Trump’s Ear on Tariffs? Lutnick or Navarro?

Corporate leaders and investors continue to be caught off guard by the president’s trade policy, especially as deal talks heat up.

The New York Times - 3d

A standard, open framework for building AI agents is coming from Cisco, LangChain and Galileo

The collective, called AGNTCY, aims to create a standard way for AI agents from different platforms and frameworks to talk to each other.

VentureBeat - 3d

Unvaccinated New Mexico Resident Dies of Suspected Measles

The patient tested positive for the infection, but state health officials could not confirm that it was the cause of death.

The New York Times - 3d

Texas measles outbreak grows to nearly 200 cases; neighboring state reports dozens of illnesses

Officials in Texas said most of the state's cases were among patients who were not vaccinated.

The Hill - 1d

Migrant dies attempting to cross English Channel

The Kuwati man, in his sixties, suffered a cardiac arrest on the boat that was carrying him from northern France, officials said.

BBC News - 1d

Businesses bemoan Indian ‘tax terrorism’ and red tape

Officials vow to cut bureaucracy and fiscal burden amid fears they could hurt investment

Financial Times - 1d

Transfer rumors, news: Man United eye £40m move for Mateta

Is Jean-Philippe Mateta the man to solve Man United's striking woes? Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

ESPN - 4h

Inflation and tariffs might scare shoppers. Have they scared CEOs?

Executives are talking a lot about tariffs, but little about a recession. Adobe, Oracle and more retailers report during the week.

MarketWatch - 5h

At Crypto Summit, Trump Says U.S. Will Be ‘the Bitcoin Superpower’

The first-of-its-kind event at the White House with top crypto executives showcased the president’s embrace of the once-renegade industry.

The New York Times - 2d

North Korea Says It’s Building a Nuclear-Powered Submarine

The announcement came amid fears that Pyongyang may be receiving crucial military technology from Russia in return for sending troops and weapons for its war against Ukraine.

The New York Times - 1d

Pope Francis responding well to treatment, Vatican says

The 88-year-old prayed on Saturday morning in the chapel of the papal suite at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, the Vatican said.

BBC News - 1d

The Left says CDU and SPD are working against the majority

Yahoo News - 1d

Saints restructuring Carr's contract, source says

The Saints are restructuring Derek Carr's contract to open up $30.9 million in 2025 cap space, according to a source.

ESPN - 1d

George offered Bowling Green job, sources say

Tennessee State's Eddie George, who was one of three finalists interviewed Friday, has been offered the head coaching job at Bowling Green, sources told ESPN.

ESPN - 11h

Ertz to run it back with Commanders, source says

Three-time Pro Bowl tight end Zach Ertz is re-signing with the Washington Commanders on a one-year deal worth $6.25 million, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

ESPN - 10h

A Brand-New Botnet Is Delivering Record-Size DDoS Attacks

Eleven11bot infects webcams and video recorders, with a large concentration in the US.

Wired - 2d

In praise of Gabby Windey, 'Traitors' winner and Latina queen

She kicked butt on 'The Traitors' and showed us another side of being Latina.

Los Angeles Times - 2d

2025 MLB Opening Day starter tracker: Tarik Skubal, Shota Imanaga, Zack Wheeler, more get Game 1 honors

The regular season is almost upon us and managers are getting their ducks (and rotations) in a row

CBS Sports - 1d

Sunday with Nigel Havers: ‘We’ll take the dog for a walk, she’s a rare poodle-poodle’

The actor talks about breakfast, dinner, dogs and horses, and shares his tips on racing and learning lines. Up early? I like to listen to Paddy O’Connell at 9am on Radio 4. It’s a semi-political, ...

The Guardian - 20h

Intuitive Machines’ Athena Lander Is on the Moon, but Its Fate Is Unclear

After hours of uncertainty, officials from the Houston company said there are clues that the spacecraft is on its side, which could limit the mission’s scientific accomplishments.

The New York Times - 2d

Iranian singer who urged women to go without hijab is lashed over alcohol conviction

Iranian officials have flogged a popular singer who posted a song online urging women to remove their mandatory headscarves over a conviction for possessing and consuming alcohol

ABC News - 2d

Positive Job Numbers in February Don’t Erase Worries About the Economy

Official data showed businesses added 151,000 new jobs last month, outpacing January but unlikely to allay rising fears of slowing growth.

Inc. - 2d

DOGE Cuts Upend Trump-Voting West Virginia Town

‘Nobody that I’ve talked to understood the devastation that having this administration in office would do to our lives,’ said one fired Treasury Department worker in Parkersburg.

Inc. - 2d

Transfer rumors, news: Dortmund's Reyna linked with summer move

Several European clubs are eyeing a summer move for Borussia Dortmund's Giovanni Reyna. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

ESPN - 2d

DOGE's secrecy to be tested in court with sworn testimony, depositions

Over the next week, several judges have ordered top Trump administration officials to testify about efforts to reduce the size of the federal government.

ABC News - 2d

'The Bondsman' star Kevin Bacon on the role he has no interest in resurrecting

In the L.A. Times studio at the 2025 SXSW Film and TV Festival, Bacon talked about 'The Bondsman,' 'Tremors' and his love for the Philadelphia Eagles.

Los Angeles Times - 2d

Musk, Rubio clashed in front of Trump during Cabinet meeting: Sources

During a charged Cabinet meeting Thursday at the White House, Elon Musk clashed with top Cabinet officials, sources told ABC News

ABC News - 2d

For Black Women, Adrienne Adams Is More Than Just Another Candidate

The New York City Council speaker, who officially launched her mayoral campaign on Saturday, would be the first woman to lead City Hall.

The New York Times - 1d

HHS sends all employees a $25,000 voluntary buyout offer

Health and Human Services employees were offered voluntary buyouts to resign from their jobs on Friday night, according to a person who received the email and an administration official.

NBC News - 1d

Russian strikes on Ukraine kill more than 20 as Polish prime minister warns against appeasement

Russia launched heavy aerial attacks on Ukraine for a second night Saturday after the United States stopped sharing satellite images with the Ukrainian government, officials said.

NBC News - 16h