Breaking News- Devils fans welcome Jack Hughes back to New Jersey with pregame celebration February 26, 2026New Jersey Devils fans had the Prudential Center rocking on Wednesday night as they welcomed back Jack Hughes to the ice following his Olympic gold medal glory.
- Minnesota middle school teaches 8th graders ICE 'harassed' migrants in geography class curriculum February 26, 2026A Minnesota middle school taught an 8th-grade geography lesson describing ICE as “harassing" migrants and assigned a video on Trump’s deportation efforts for extra credit.
- Rangers great Ron Duguay's family makes heartbreaking plea as he battles stage 4 cancer February 26, 2026New York Rangers great Ron Duguay, 68, continues to battle stage 4 colon cancer, as his family made a plea for support as he seeks additional treatment.
- Terrifying moment caught on camera as road collapse suddenly swallows vehicles in busy intersection February 26, 2026Dramatic video captured a road collapse swallowing two cars near the University of Nebraska-Omaha. Security footage showed the road behind the intersection giving way underground.
- College track athlete allegedly stabbed to death by girlfriend over suspected affair February 26, 2026College track athlete Kevaughn Goldson was allegedly stabbed to death by his girlfriend during an off-campus incident at Lincoln University in Missouri.
- Sylvester Stallone reveals grueling ‘Rocky’ prep: ‘If you want it to feel real, you have to live it’ February 26, 2026The 79-year-old actor shared grueling, behind-the-scenes moments, proving the movie's realistic fights required living the pain, not just acting it.
- Dylan Mulvaney 'scared' that 'Beergate' Bud Light backlash could have led to 'actual violence' February 26, 2026Dylan Mulvaney described feeling "scared" the Bud Light backlash could lead to "actual violence" after the transgender influencer partnered with the beer company.
- Trump's 'war on fraud' draws range of reactions during SOTU speech February 26, 2026As President Donald Trump vowed to wage a "war on fraud" during his State of the Union address Tuesday, a panel of voters across the political spectrum had mixed reactions.
- Former top Harris adviser ignites backlash over 'political props' comment targeting USA men's hockey team February 25, 2026Former Harris adviser, Symone Sanders, said the gold medal-winning Olympic USA men's hockey team "allowed themselves to be used as political props" after Trump introduced them
- Hilary Duff fires back at critics of her provocative lyrics, says she’s ‘not making music for 7-year-olds’ February 25, 2026Hilary Duff responded to critics upset over provocative lyrics in "Roommates," saying she's not making music for kids but for herself and other women.
- Obama Presidential Center to add autographed Muhammad Ali boxing gloves February 25, 2026Barack Obama donated autographed Muhammad Ali red Everlast boxing gloves to his presidential library that were displayed in the White House throughout his presidency.
- NBA great Chris Bosh reveals serious medical emergency that left him in pool of blood February 25, 2026Basketball Hall of Famer Chris Bosh revealed a terrifying health scare, when he woke up in a pool of his blood after blacking out, sharing his sobering new perspective on life.
- Ukraine's Zelenskyy: Russia trying 'to play' game with Trump, stall peace talks February 25, 2026Ukraine is ready for a ceasefire along current lines but won't surrender territory Russia hasn't captured, Zelenskyy told Fox News in an exclusive Kyiv interview.
- Ex-NFL star Shawne Merriman loses control of MMA company, legal battle ensues February 25, 2026Former NFL star Shawne Merriman is fighting in court to regain control of his company, Lights Out, after it defaulted on a loan of more than $2 million.
- Legal experts react to Trump’s SCOTUS clash and tariff pivot in fiery SOTU February 25, 2026Trump's State of the Union highlighted his policy priorities such as tariffs and cracking down on violent crime.
- Reigning Cy Young Award limiting time with Team USA in World Baseball Classic: 'There's some risk' February 25, 2026Tarik Skubal, two-time Cy Young Award winner, will make just one start for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic due to Detroit Tigers Opening Day preparation.
- One type of olive oil has a surprising effect on brainpower during aging February 25, 2026A new study reveals extra virgin olive oil may protect brain health by improving gut bacteria and cognitive function in older adults.
- LeAnn Rimes says ‘Coyote Ugly’ ended ‘America’s Sweetheart’ era: ‘Put me on a bar and then it was all over' February 25, 2026LeAnn Rimes reveals how "Coyote Ugly" cameo transformed her from "America's Sweetheart" to embracing sexuality. Rimes was 17 when she filmed the iconic scene in the 2000 movie.
- US women's hockey responds after Trump's White House visit comment during SOTU address: 'Honored and grateful' February 25, 2026The U.S. women's ice hockey team responded to Trump's White House invitation after their gold medal win, saying any visit would come after their respective seasons conclude.
- John Fetterman speaks on possibly being lone Democrat to shake Trump's hand at State of the Union February 25, 2026Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., broke with Democrats and shook President Donald Trump’s hand at the State of the Union address and told Fox News about his experience.
- Devils fans welcome Jack Hughes back to New Jersey with pregame celebration February 26, 2026
- World News
- Four shot dead on US-registered speedboat by border guards, Cuba says February 25, 2026The identities of those on board - including six others who were wounded - is unclear.
- Watch: BBC on streets of Mexican city gripped by deadly cartel violence February 25, 2026BBC international correspondent Quentin Sommerville travelled to Culiacán in northern Sinaloa state following an explosion in violence.
- Politician brothers convicted in Brazil for ordering murder of prominent councillor February 25, 2026Marielle Franco's murder at the age of 38 in Rio de Janeiro sparked protests across Brazil.
- Spain declassifies files on 1981 attempted coup in effort to dispel conspiracy theories February 25, 2026The release comes on the same day as the death of the coup leader, Antonio Tejero Molina.
- Six months after two police officers killed, will conspiracy theorist who ran into bush ever be found? February 25, 2026Conspiracist Dezi Freeman hasn't been seen again – but people in the small town of Porepunkah want closure.
- Pope Leo to visit four African countries in April February 25, 2026This is the first time that a pope will visit Algeria, whose population is mostly Muslim.
- German chancellor warns of trade imbalance with China during first Beijing trip February 25, 2026German business groups urged Merz to send a clear signal to China on competition and export controls.
- 'Fear is everywhere': BBC reports from Mexican city turned into war zone by drug cartel feud February 25, 2026Culiacán in northern Mexico has seen a surge in violence as rival factions of the Sinaloa cartel battle for control.
- Swiss bar fire victims to get solidarity payout February 25, 2026The so-called solidarity contribution will go to each of the 115 injured and the families of the 41 who died.
- Watch: Moment a sinkhole in Omaha traps cars and drivers February 25, 2026Several witnesses jumped into action helping both drivers get to safety while others directed traffic, according to police.
- Zimbabwe rejects 'lopsided' US health aid deal over data concerns February 25, 2026Access to biological samples raised flags for Zimbabwe as the US did not want to share the benefits of its research.
- Trump keeps world waiting on his plans for Iran after State of the Union February 25, 2026The next round of talks between the US and Iran in Geneva on Thursday could be decisive in the president's decision-making.
- Two charged with murder of Australian grandfather after 'mistaken identity' kidnapping February 25, 2026Chris Baghsarian, 85, was taken from his home and murdered, in what authorities believe was a case of mistaken identity.
- Bill Gates 'took responsibility' over Epstein ties in staff meeting, foundation says February 25, 2026A newspaper reports Gates apologised to staff over his links to Epstein and said: "I did nothing illicit. I saw nothing illicit."
- Fact-checking Trump's longest ever State of the Union February 25, 2026President Donald Trump said the US "is winning again" - making a series of claims about his record in a speech which lasted almost two hours.
- Chinese dance group's tour triggers bomb threat against Australian PM February 25, 2026The group was told to cancel its performances or explosives would be set off at Anthony Albanese's house.
- Don't break up NewJeans and I'll forgo $18m payout, says ex-K-pop boss February 25, 2026Min Hee-jin has said she "can no longer bear to watch" the group get "torn apart".
- Japan to deploy missiles on island near Taiwan by 2031 February 25, 2026The remote Yonaguni island lies on the frontlines of self-governing Taiwan's growing tensions with China.
- BBC sees damage in Puerto Vallarta after Mexican cartel violence February 25, 2026BBC's Will Grant visits Puerto Vallarta, a popular coastal resort town, to see the damage.
- Senegal PM proposes tougher anti-LGBT law, doubling prison terms February 25, 2026The bill seeks prison terms of five to ten years for what it describes as "acts against nature".
- Four shot dead on US-registered speedboat by border guards, Cuba says February 25, 2026
- US News
- Minnesota middle school teaches 8th graders ICE 'harassed' migrants in geography class curriculum February 26, 2026A Minnesota middle school taught an 8th-grade geography lesson describing ICE as “harassing" migrants and assigned a video on Trump’s deportation efforts for extra credit.
- Terrifying moment caught on camera as road collapse suddenly swallows vehicles in busy intersection February 26, 2026Dramatic video captured a road collapse swallowing two cars near the University of Nebraska-Omaha. Security footage showed the road behind the intersection giving way underground.
- Squatty Potty millionaire founder charged in federal child porn case February 25, 2026Squatty Potty founder Robert “Bobby" Edwards was indicted in Utah on federal charges of receiving child sexual abuse material and ordered held without bail.
- California sanctuary policies blamed after ICE arrests 9 sex offenders in Los Angeles February 25, 2026ICE arrests nine convicted sex offenders in Los Angeles as California accused of releasing thousands of criminal migrants instead of honoring detainers.
- FBI raids home and offices of major Los Angeles school district superintendent February 25, 2026FBI agents reportedly raided the home and office of LAUSD superintendent Alberto Carvalho in a federal investigation. The district says it's cooperating.
- Ohio courtroom devolves into chaos after sentencing in death of teen February 25, 2026Courthouse chaos erupted after a Cincinnati man was sentenced to 12-17 years for a teen's shooting death, sparking a family brawl that forced court closures.
- Child predator dubbed 'monster parents fear most' cleared for release through California parole program February 25, 2026A California child molester once called "the monster parents fear most" was cleared for release under an elderly parole program despite widespread community opposition.
- American released from Indonesia jail after serving 11 years for 'suitcase murder' as US case looms February 25, 2026Tommy Schaefer returns to U.S. after serving 11 years in Indonesian jail for Bali murder of Sheila von Wiese-Mack, now faces new federal charges in Chicago.
- Former Clinton, Obama official to resign from Harvard over Epstein ties February 25, 2026Former Harvard President Larry Summers announced that he will retire from his academic and faculty appointments at the Ivy League school, a spokesperson said.
- Human remains found in submerged car believed to belong to Florida mother who vanished 22 years ago February 25, 2026A family may get answers in the the decades-long search for mother Mary Lou Combs after investigators recovered human remains from a Florida waterway.
- Millionaire philanthropist allegedly gunned down by worker in female wig; ambushes Maryland trooper: police February 25, 2026Montgomery County police announced the arrest in the fatal shooting of 87-year-old millionaire philanthropist Robert Fuller at a senior living center.
- College student found in snow-covered car dies of carbon monoxide poisoning during Rhode Island blizzard February 25, 2026College student dies of carbon monoxide poisoning after being found unconscious in snow-covered car during Rhode Island's historic blizzard.
- Viral video shows Whataburger staff fending off attacker with trash can, fry basket February 25, 2026A viral video shows Whataburger employees in Paris, Texas, using a trash can and fry basket to fend off a man who allegedly entered the restaurant and began assaulting a worker.
- Federal prosecutors visited Nancy Guthrie's home to assist FBI with 'routine legal process' February 25, 2026Federal prosecutors visited Nancy Guthrie’s property Wednesday to assist the FBI with a "routine legal process," the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona said.
- Nancy Guthrie's neighbor saw suspicious man walking nearby 2 weeks before suspected abduction February 25, 2026A Tucson neighbor said she saw a suspicious man near Nancy Guthrie’s home weeks before her suspected abduction. Investigators are reviewing security footage as they refine the timeline.
- Trump celebrates 'turnaround for the ages' in State of the Union address and more top headlines February 25, 2026Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox.
- Car barrels into crowd outside California bar, gunfire erupts in chaotic scene caught on video February 25, 2026Video captures a vehicle plowing into a crowd outside a California bar, sparking gunfire and leaving four hospitalized in what police believe was attempted vehicular homicide.
- Trump admin sues University of California for allegedly fostering hostile workplace for Jewish employees February 25, 2026Trump administration sues UCLA alleging campus fostered hostile antisemitic environment for Jewish employees following nationwide campus protests.
- NYPD releases photos of snowball-wielding suspects with facial hair after Mamdani claims attackers were 'kids' February 25, 2026The NYPD released photos of multiple men accused of a snow assault on officers at Washington Square Park. Two cops were hospitalized after being struck with ice and snow.
- DHS backs off plans for new ICE facility in New Hampshire after local pushback, meeting with governor February 25, 2026DHS Secretary Kristi Noem agreed to halt plans for a new ICE center after New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte raises community concerns during talks.
- Minnesota middle school teaches 8th graders ICE 'harassed' migrants in geography class curriculum February 26, 2026
- Tech News
- Chip giant Nvidia flouts AI scepticism with record revenue February 25, 2026Demand for Nvidia chips rose even as the company sets out to create AI products of its own.
- Not even potholes will hold up self-driving cars, UK firm predicts February 25, 2026Wayve says it's confident all cars will one day be autonomous, as it announced more than a £1bn in additional investment.
- Gucci criticised for 'AI slop' images ahead of major fashion show February 25, 2026Users of social media - where the marketing campaign has been launched - say it is out of keeping with Gucci's reputation for luxury.
- Shein's elusive boss hails Chinese roots in rare public appearance February 25, 2026His speech follows years of the firm focusing away from China as it moved its headquarters to Singapore.
- US threatens Anthropic with deadline in dispute on AI safeguards February 24, 2026The AI developer laid out red lines on military use of its products, a source said.
- Discord delays age verification plans after user outcry February 24, 2026Users were unhappy about plans for age verification to require facial or ID scans.
- Google apologises for Baftas alert to 'see more' on racial slur February 24, 2026Google said the news alert was an error that should not have happened.
- Reddit fined £14m for 'concerning' child age check failings February 24, 2026The UK's data watchdog said the failings meant children could be exposed to harmful material online.
- Orbital space race heats up in Arctic north February 24, 2026Europe lags far behind the US and China in orbital space launches, but new facilities are opening up.
- 'The end of Xbox': fans split as AI exec takes over Microsoft's top gaming role February 23, 2026The executive shake-up has sparked online debate about new boss Asha Sharma's gaming credentials.
- Porn company fined £1.35m by Ofcom over age check failings February 23, 2026Ofcom's £1.35m fine on 8579 LLC is the largest it has levied under the Online Safety Act so far.
- Tumbler Ridge suspect's ChatGPT account banned before shooting February 21, 2026OpenAI said the account's activity did not meet the threshold to flag it to authorities when it was identified.
- Why fake AI videos of UK urban decline are taking over social media February 21, 2026Deepfakes showing grim taxpayer-funded waterparks have gone viral and drawn some racist responses.
- Is £70 becoming harder to justify? The rise of cheaper blockbuster games February 21, 2026As top games such as GTA 6 are speculated to cost $100 (£74), some developers are deliberately pricing lower.
- Asos co-founder dies after Thailand apartment block fall February 20, 2026Quentin Griffiths co-founded Asos in 2000 and remained a significant shareholder after leaving the firm five years later.
- Urgent research needed to tackle AI threats, says Google AI boss February 20, 2026But the head of the US delegation at the AI Impact Summit in Delhi says: "We totally reject global governance of AI."
- Starmer 'appeasing' big tech firms, says online safety campaigner February 20, 2026Baroness Kidron tells the BBC the PM has being "late to the party" in regulating social media.
- Nasa boss says Boeing Starliner failure one of worst in its history February 20, 2026The agency released a critical report that puts the Starliner incident at same mistake level assigned to the fatal Columbia and Challenger shuttle disasters.
- How do you modernise mango farming? February 20, 2026India's mango farmers are being urged to innovate as climate change makes cultivation "unpredictable".
- The Chinese AI app sending Hollywood into a panic February 19, 2026Clips of Deadpool and other film characters have sparked alarm within Hollywood over copyright infringement.
- Chip giant Nvidia flouts AI scepticism with record revenue February 25, 2026
- Political News
- Trump's 'war on fraud' draws range of reactions during SOTU speech February 26, 2026As President Donald Trump vowed to wage a "war on fraud" during his State of the Union address Tuesday, a panel of voters across the political spectrum had mixed reactions.
- Former top Harris adviser ignites backlash over 'political props' comment targeting USA men's hockey team February 25, 2026Former Harris adviser, Symone Sanders, said the gold medal-winning Olympic USA men's hockey team "allowed themselves to be used as political props" after Trump introduced them
- Legal experts react to Trump’s SCOTUS clash and tariff pivot in fiery SOTU February 25, 2026Trump's State of the Union highlighted his policy priorities such as tariffs and cracking down on violent crime.
- Minnesota remains front line in Vance's 'war on fraud'; Walz given 60 days 'to clean up the systems' February 25, 2026Vice President JD Vance announced a temporary halt of Minnesota Medicaid payments after an alleged billion-dollar fraud scandal. Mehmet Oz says it's the largest fraud enforcement ever.
- Biden's FBI subpoenaed Kash Patel's and Susie Wiles' phone records during federal Trump investigation February 25, 2026Special counsel Jack Smith's investigation into Donald Trump included FBI subpoenas of Kash Patel and Susie Wiles' phone records when both were private citizens.
- Voters react as Trump touts signature tariff plan at State of the Union February 25, 2026Republicans were pleased as Trump spoke during the State of the Union about his plan to continue imposing global tariffs after the Supreme Court dealt his plan a blow.
- MAGA voter crashes 'scumbag' Dem senator's SOTU boycott speech: 'Go Trump!' February 25, 2026A MAGA supporter crashed Democrats' People's State of the Union counter-event on Tuesday, calling Sen. Murphy a "scumbag" before being escorted out by security staff.
- Florida launches probe after Cuba kills 4 aboard US-flagged speedboat near Keys February 25, 2026Florida launches investigation after Cuban government claimed it killed several people aboard U.S.-flagged speedboat near Communist island Tuesday.
- Ken Paxton believes he'll crush 'Fake John Cornyn' even without a Trump endorsement February 25, 2026Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is targeting "Fake John Cornyn" in the heated Republican Senate primary, calling the longtime incumbent senator ineffective.
- Fact-checkers challenge Trump’s ‘eight wars’ claim, back him on crime February 25, 2026Fact-checkers delivered a mixed verdict on Trump's State of the Union address, confirming immigration claims while disputing voter fraud and Medicaid statements.
- Democrats’ big misfire at State of the Union has GOP strategists salivating: ‘Huge moment’ February 25, 2026Republican strategists are salivating over what they perceive as a misfire by the Democratic Party during President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address.
- Clinton accuses GOP voter bill of targeting married women — Republicans call it ‘nonsense’ February 25, 2026Hillary Clinton is claiming that Republican voter legislation will make it harder for married women to vote — an assertion GOP lawmakers and officials have already debunked.
- 5 times Democrats disrupted Trump's State of the Union address February 25, 2026President Donald Trump's State of the Union speech featured several interruptions from Democrats.
- EXCLUSIVE: Noem backs Trump's 'Dalilah Law' after crash leaves young girl unable to walk, talk February 25, 2026DHS Secretary Kristi Noem backed Trump's "Dalilah Law" to ban states from issuing commercial driver's licenses to illegal immigrants after multiple tragic crashes.
- Gov Sanders, conservatives unload on 'bizarre' Democrat SOTU counterprogramming: 'Normal vs crazy' February 25, 2026Democrats boycott Trump's State of Union, hold "State of the Swamp" event with activists in animal costumes. Sanders calls it "normal vs crazy" political divide.
- Trump-backed governor announces bid for third consecutive term February 25, 2026Second-term Idaho Gov. Brad Little, who President Donald Trump endorsed last year, announced that he will run for four more years.
- Biden-appointed federal judge rules Trump's 'third country' deportation policy is unconstitutional February 25, 2026The Boston-based federal judge ruled that the Trump administration’s third-country removal policy is unlawful and violates due process protections under the Constitution.
- Mamdani again downplays NYPD ambush as snowball fight ‘that got out of hand’ February 25, 2026NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani calls alleged assault on NYPD officers a "snowball fight," sparking outrage from police unions who say officers were injured.
- Trump trims some tariffs after Supreme Court loss but keeps trade fight alive February 25, 2026Trump adapts trade strategy after Supreme Court strikes down tariffs in 6-3 ruling, preserving existing duties while vowing continued fight against decision.
- Pelosi calls Trump State of the Union 'lazy' – after he broke his own record for longest ever February 25, 2026President Donald Trump broke his record for the longest State of the Union address in U.S. history at 1 hour, 48 minutes, while Nancy Pelosi called it "lazy."
- Trump's 'war on fraud' draws range of reactions during SOTU speech February 26, 2026
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- What Americans Think Of The Biden Impeachment InquiryWelcome to Pollapalooza, our weekly-ish polling roundup. It’s officially impeachment season again. On Tuesday, House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy announced that he’s directing three House committees to start investigating whether President Biden benefited from his son Hunter’s business dealings overseas. McCarthy accused the Biden family of “a culture of corruption,” saying that the Biden administration […]
- The Second GOP Debate Could Be Smaller, With Or Without TrumpThe second Republican presidential primary debate is less than two weeks away, so time is running out for GOP contenders to meet the Republican National Committee’s qualification criteria. To make the Sept. 27 debate, each candidate must have at least 3 percent support in two qualifying national polls, or at least 3 percent in one […]
- The Senate Is Losing One Of Its Few Remaining Moderate RepublicansOn Wednesday, Utah Sen. Mitt Romney announced he would not run for reelection in 2024. On the surface, the electoral impact of Romney’s decision is minimal — his seat should stay safely in Republican hands. But it’s still notable because it represents the departure of one of the few remaining Republican senators who had a […]
- Why ‘Bidenomics’ Isn’t Working For BidenWelcome to FiveThirtyEight’s politics chat. The transcript below has been lightly edited. nrakich (Nathaniel Rakich, senior elections analyst): For a long time, the economy has been seen as a big liability for President Biden in his reelection bid. Inflation soared in 2021 and 2022, culminating at a rate of 9.1 percent last June. The same […]
- Why Biden Is Losing Support Among Voters Of ColorAmong the most politically tuned-in, last week saw the kind of hand-wringing and accusations of bias surrounding the polls that you’d usually expect from the final two months of a campaign, not the final year and two months of a campaign. The focus was largely on general election polls: Whether a Wall Street Journal poll […]
- Politics Podcast: Polling Silly Season BeginsAmong the most politically tuned-in, last week saw the kind of hand-wringing and accusations of bias surrounding the polls that you’d usually expect from the final two months of a campaign, not the final year and two months of a campaign. The focus was largely on general election polls: Whether a Wall Street Journal poll showing former President Donald […]
- Ron DeSantis Probably Didn’t Turn Florida RedIn his presidential campaign, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has pitched himself as a transformational leader who has reshaped the politics of his home state. His 2022 reelection by 19 percentage points “was not just a big victory,” he has argued. “It was really a fundamental realignment of Florida from being a swing state to being […]
- Aging Politicians Are Only Going To Get More CommonPresidents are getting older and older. Former President Donald Trump was the oldest person to assume office when he was sworn in on Jan. 20, 2017, and President Biden broke that record four years later. If either is elected again next year, at ages 78 and 81, respectively, they will be older than the previous […]
- Should We Trust Polls Campaigns Leak To The Press?Now that we are on the other side of Labor Day and summer is subsiding, this is — as tradition goes — when focus on political campaigns really begins to heat up. The off-year elections this November will get some attention, but the main attraction is still the 2024 Republican presidential primary. In this installment […]
- Politics Podcast: Is Donald Trump The Inevitable GOP Nominee?Now that we are on the other side of Labor Day and summer is subsiding, this is — as tradition goes — when focus on political campaigns really begins to heat up. The off-year elections this November will get some attention, but the main attraction is still the 2024 Republican presidential primary. In this installment […]
- What Are The Swing States Of The Future?Welcome to FiveThirtyEight’s politics chat. The transcript below has been lightly edited. ameliatd (Amelia Thomson-DeVeaux, senior reporter): The residents of states like Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Michigan are used to having their airwaves flooded with political ads as presidential elections draw near. But over the years, there’s actually been a lot of variation in which states […]
- Everything You Need To Know About Tuesday’s Special Elections In Rhode Island And UtahUsually, Labor Day is considered the traditional start of campaign season — but here in 2023, it marks the end of the competitive phase of two heated special elections. Neither Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District nor Utah’s 2nd is expected to be very competitive in November’s general elections, so Tuesday’s primaries will likely determine their […]
- Vivek Ramaswamy Is Climbing. Where Can He Go?At last week’s Republican debate, businessman Vivek Ramaswamy arguably made the biggest splash of any candidate. Sharing center stage with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, the entrepreneur spoke more than any contender other than former Vice President Mike Pence and even briefly surpassed the absent front-runner, former President Donald Trump, in Google search traffic. Built partly […]
- After An Eventful Month, Trump Has Lost Support In The GOP PrimaryOnce more, with feeling: It has been a couple of weeks since former President Donald Trump’s latest indictment (this time in Georgia, in connection with his efforts to overturn the 2020 election there). Do the charges appear to have affected his chances of returning to the White House? After each of Trump’s three prior indictments, […]
- Will Trump Regret Skipping The GOP Debates?Welcome to FiveThirtyEight’s politics chat. The transcript below has been lightly edited. maya (Maya Sweedler, senior editor): The first Republican debate last Wednesday featured eight candidates — none of whom was the front-runner. Former President Donald Trump elected to skip the debate, writing on his social media website that “The public knows who I am […]
- What Are Trump’s Chances Of Winning The GOP Primary?Is the 2024 Republican presidential primary already over? If you just look at the polls, you’d be forgiven for thinking so. Consider the state of the states: Several polls published last week showed former President Donald Trump leading in Iowa (with 42 percent to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s 19 percent and South Carolina Sen. Tim […]
- Politics Podcast: Good Or Bad Use Of Polling … Extended CutThis is a special end-of-meteorological-summer installment of the FiveThirtyEight Politics podcast. Galen Druke speaks with pollsters Kristen Soltis Anderson and David Byler in an episode made entirely of “good or bad use of polling” examples. They consider why GOP primary candidate Vivek Ramaswamy polls differently depending on survey methodology, what we can learn from post-debate […]
- How Restarting Student Loan Payments Could Change Millions of Lives — And The EconomyWhen Congress voted in May to restart student loan payments this fall — and then the Supreme Court overturned President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan in June — Alexa Goins and her husband realized they had a choice: They could keep their house or they could pay off their student debt. Together, she and her […]
- Politics Podcast: Lessons From A Trump-Less DebateThe crew discusses their takeaways from the first Republican presidential primary debate in this late-night edition of the FiveThirtyEight Politics podcast. You can listen to the episode by clicking the “play” button in the audio player above or by downloading it in iTunes, the ESPN App or your favorite podcast platform. If you are new […]
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- Science News
- One in four councils to miss food waste collection deadline February 25, 2026Local authorities blame the delays on a lack of funding and a shortage of bin lorries.
- Why scientists fear Emperor penguins' annual moult may be killing them February 25, 2026Each year the birds must stay on floating ice long enough to replace their weather-beaten feathers.
- Why scientists fear Emperor penguins' annual moult may be killing them February 25, 2026Each year the birds must stay on floating ice long enough to replace their weather-beaten feathers.
- Scotland's plan to install heat pumps 'too slow' - climate advisers February 25, 2026Independent climate change advisors say the Scottish government needs to ramp up the rollout of heat pumps immediately.
- More than 90 deaths this season: Are we seeing more avalanches? February 23, 2026Recent deadly incidents in California and Europe are putting avalanches - and how to avoid them - in the spotlight.
- Are you cut out for living and working in Antarctica? February 23, 2026Jobs are available on the icy continent for chefs, plumbers, carpenters and even hairdressers.
- Nasa astronauts' moon mission delayed due to rocket issue February 21, 2026The mission to the far side of the Moon and back will be postponed after problems with were spotted with its rocket, a Nasa official said.
- Giant tortoises return to Galápagos island after nearly 200 years February 21, 2026The native species was driven to extinction by sailors in the 1800s. Now, 158 juvenile giant tortoises have been reintroduced to the island.
- When does the Nasa Moon mission launch and who are the Artemis II crew? February 21, 2026The first crewed Moon mission in 50 years could launch in February, ahead of a future lunar landing.
- Nasa boss says Boeing Starliner failure one of worst in its history February 20, 2026The agency released a critical report that puts the Starliner incident at same mistake level assigned to the fatal Columbia and Challenger shuttle disasters.
- Deer culling to be made easier to protect trees and crops February 19, 2026The government unveils a long awaited 10-year deer management plan that will identify priority culling areas.
- BBC Inside Science February 19, 2026And how can future civilisations remember where we put it?
- BBC Inside Science February 19, 2026The science of barbecue recorded at Abergavenny Food Festival 2025.
- SpaceX rocket fireball linked to plume of polluting lithium February 19, 2026A SpaceX Falcon 9 crashed to Earth last year. Now scientists have measured the pollution it caused.
- SpaceX rocket fireball linked to plume of polluting lithium February 19, 2026A SpaceX Falcon 9 crashed to Earth last year. Now scientists have measured the pollution it caused.
- 'Smiling' fossil discovered on Holy Island February 19, 2026The unusual looking fossil is estimated to be a few hundred million years old dating to the Carboniferous period.
- Plaid promises Welsh communities share of renewable energy profits February 18, 2026Plaid Cymru says renewable energy projects would have to hand over stakes of up to 25% to local communities.
- BBC Inside Science February 16, 2026What would it really take to build a city on the moon?
- The science of soulmates: Is there someone out there exactly right for you? February 13, 2026For many, the idea of soulmates still shapes how love is understood.
- Are wetter winters and frequent flooding here to stay? February 11, 2026Many places across the UK have experienced their wettest January in more than 100 years.
- One in four councils to miss food waste collection deadline February 25, 2026
- People In The News
- Sylvester Stallone reveals grueling ‘Rocky’ prep: ‘If you want it to feel real, you have to live it’ February 26, 2026The 79-year-old actor shared grueling, behind-the-scenes moments, proving the movie's realistic fights required living the pain, not just acting it.
- Hilary Duff fires back at critics of her provocative lyrics, says she’s ‘not making music for 7-year-olds’ February 25, 2026Hilary Duff responded to critics upset over provocative lyrics in "Roommates," saying she's not making music for kids but for herself and other women.
- LeAnn Rimes says ‘Coyote Ugly’ ended ‘America’s Sweetheart’ era: ‘Put me on a bar and then it was all over' February 25, 2026LeAnn Rimes reveals how "Coyote Ugly" cameo transformed her from "America's Sweetheart" to embracing sexuality. Rimes was 17 when she filmed the iconic scene in the 2000 movie.
- 'Father Knows Best' star Lauren Chapin dead at 80 after 5-year cancer battle February 25, 2026Lauren Chapin, the beloved "Father Knows Best" star who played Kathy "Kitten" Anderson, has died at age 80 after a five-year cancer battle, her son announced.
- Christina Applegate says MS has left her mostly confined to bedroom, impacting life as a mom February 25, 2026Christina Applegate reveals how multiple sclerosis has impacted her parenting of 15-year-old daughter, sharing raw details about daily struggles.
- 'Real Housewives' star Mary Cosby's son dead at 23 February 25, 2026Robert Cosby, Jr., the son of "Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" star Mary Cosby, died Monday in Utah of a suspected overdose, police said. He was 23.
- Country star Carly Pearce issues urgent health plea after being ignored by doctors: 'Please go get checked' February 25, 2026After years of health struggles, Carly Pearce now manages her heart inflammation condition pericarditis and encourages others to listen to their bodies.
- Luke Combs’ brutal response to ‘liberal’ labels: ‘Why do we all care?’ February 25, 2026Luke Combs pushes back on being called "liberal" for rejecting racism and tells critics he has never declared any political affiliation publicly before.
- Martin Short's daughter Katherine's cause of death revealed February 25, 2026Martin Short's daughter Katherine died by suicide at 42, medical examiner confirms. The comedian has postponed his comedy tour with Steve Martin.
- Millionaire actor Mark Ruffalo tells New Yorkers to 'tax the rich' while critics demand 'him first' February 25, 2026Mark Ruffalo faces backlash after endorsing the "Tax the Rich" campaign targeting billionaires. Critics slam the millionaire actor for alleged hypocrisy.
- Paul McCartney reveals explosive 'f--- you, John' moment after Beatles lawsuit February 25, 2026Inside the bitter business dispute that destroyed The Beatles. Paul McCartney opens up about suing his bandmates and the Allen Klein controversy.
- Prince William branded 'out of touch' as experts insist future king ‘reads the room’ for younger generation February 25, 2026Prince William described as "out of touch" amid Prince Andrew-Epstein scandal, but royal experts defend the future king's measured approach to the crisis.
- David Bowie’s daughter was in a treatment program when star died, recalls being forcibly taken from home February 25, 2026David Bowie's daughter exposes the harsh realities of teen treatment centers in an emotional Instagram revelation about her difficult experiences.
- Ozzy Osbourne chose to die 'like a rock star' with emotional final Black Sabbath performance, Sharon says February 25, 2026In an emotional podcast interview, Sharon Osbourne shared how Ozzy chose to perform his last show despite knowing his fate. He died just weeks later.
- Kristin Cavallari describes Hollywood bash that ‘felt like a drug den’ with ‘sketchy’ energy February 24, 2026Reality star Kristin Cavallari describes sketchy party with stripper poles, drug den vibes that made her flee after just four minutes of creepy energy.
- Brooks Nader stuns in bathing suit and sparkling dress during St Barths birthday getaway February 24, 2026The Sports Illustrated swimsuit model documented her epic St. Barths birthday celebration with family aboard superyachts in designer swimwear and gowns.
- Cardi B takes shocking tumble into a trap door onstage during Seattle concert February 24, 2026Cardi B fell into a trap door during her Seattle concert but recovered like a pro. The rapper's onstage tumble went viral, and fans praised her for laughing it off.
- Martin Short's daughter Katherine dead at 42 February 24, 2026Martin Short's daughter, Katherine Hartley Short, died Monday in Los Angeles. She was 42. The comedian expressed "profound grief" in a statement shared with Fox News Digital.
- Hilary Duff confesses to throwing her husband’s phone during their yearly 'drag-out' fight February 24, 2026Hilary Duff reveals she and husband Matthew Koma "literally never fight" except for one annual "drag-out" battle that keeps their marriage interesting.
- ‘Home Improvement’ star Zachery Ty Bryan sentenced to 16 months in prison after string of legal woes February 24, 2026"Home Improvement" actor Zachery Ty Bryan has been sentenced to 16 months in jail after pleading guilty to felony DUI charges in California.
- Sylvester Stallone reveals grueling ‘Rocky’ prep: ‘If you want it to feel real, you have to live it’ February 26, 2026
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- Think your New Year's privacy reset worked? Think again February 25, 2026Personal data removed from broker sites can reappear weeks later as databases refresh, increasing exposure to scams and identity theft.
- Your phone is now a crime scene in your pocket February 25, 2026Prosecutors increasingly rely on cellphone location data, messages and cryptocurrency trails to reconstruct timelines and link suspects to crimes.
- Apple app password scam email warning February 24, 2026A fake Apple email about app-specific passwords claims a $2,990 PayPal charge and urges recipients to call a support number, but it is a phishing scam.
- China vs SpaceX in race for space AI data centers February 24, 2026Elon Musk argues space offers the lowest-cost artificial intelligence computing with solar power advantages, and China's main space contractor apparently agrees.
- Spyware can hijack your phone in seconds February 23, 2026ZeroDayRAT spyware compromises iPhone and Android devices to access messages, notifications, location data and live camera feeds through sophisticated surveillance techniques.
- Trump's science and tech man lays out White House's global AI strategy February 23, 2026Exclusive interview reveals White House AI strategy: Michael Kratsios details new export program targeting developing countries with tech support.
- Atlanta tests driverless pod transit loop February 23, 2026Atlanta automated transit network becomes world's first public test of Glydways' driverless pods connecting convention center to arena starting December 2026.
- Conduent data breach hits millions across multiple states February 22, 2026Massive ransomware attack on government contractor Conduent may have exposed data of tens of millions across multiple states including Texas and Oregon.
- Waymo’s cheaper robotaxi tech could help expand rides fast February 22, 2026Waymo unveils cheaper sixth-generation driverless technology, expanding robotaxi service to 20 new cities this year with improved sensors and reduced costs.
- Why a credit freeze isn’t the end of identity theft February 21, 2026Credit freeze after data breach? It won't stop all identity theft. Learn what gaps remain and how fraudsters bypass credit checks to steal your identity.
- AI dating cafes are now a real thing February 21, 2026People brought AI companions on real dates at a New York cafe, chatting with screens instead of humans. This AI dating event shows virtual relationships.
- The robotaxi price war has started. Here’s everything you need to know. February 21, 2026Driverless cars report mixed safety records as Waymo logs 1,429 incidents since 2021, 117 injuries and two fatalities. The company claimed it has 80% fewer crashes than human drivers.
- YouTube TV billing scam emails are hitting inboxes February 20, 2026YouTube TV billing scam email tricks users with fake "BILLING FAILED" alerts. Jackie from New York spotted red flags despite not subscribing to the service.
- Fox News AI Newsletter: AI giant moves HQ to red state February 20, 2026The Fox News AI Newsletter covers the latest artificial intelligence technology advancements, including the challenges and opportunities now and for the future.
- China's robotics giant puts 200 robots to the test February 20, 2026Agibot stages live televised gala with over 200 humanoid robots in Shanghai, featuring synchronized dancing, martial arts and acrobatic performances.
- Panera Bread data breach exposes 5.1M customers February 19, 2026Panera Bread confirms cybersecurity incident exposing customer contact information as class-action lawsuits are filed and hackers leak 760-megabyte archive of stolen data.
- AI home search could change how you buy a house February 19, 2026Homes.com launched Homes AI powered by Microsoft Azure OpenAI, enabling conversational home search where buyers describe preferences in plain language.
- 5 trendy tech words shaping today's internet culture February 18, 2026Internet terminology explained: slop, burner accounts, shadowbans, clickbait and targeted ads. Understand how these five key terms affect your social media experience.
- Tax season scams 2026: Fake IRS messages stealing identities February 18, 2026Tax scams target Americans starting in January using personal data from brokers to create fake IRS emails and refund alerts that steal Social Security numbers.
- Criminals are using Zillow to plan break-ins. Here’s how to remove your home in 10 minutes. February 17, 2026Your home photos on Zillow could help criminals plan break-ins. Learn how burglars use real estate listing sites and get removal instructions.
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- Labour MPs call for urgent action on 'unfair' student loans February 25, 2026MPs criticise "rip-off" interest rates and unfair changes to repayment terms during a debate in Parliament
- Will the new SEND reforms in England work? You have your say February 25, 2026The government has unveiled its long-awaited plans for reforming SEND provision in England - but what do those most impacted make of the changes?
- 'Pupils locked me in a room' claims striking teacher February 24, 2026Teachers at two Greater Manchester schools took to the picket lines after claims of violent children
- Children in care off school for months as school rejections stack up February 24, 2026Councils seek powers to require more schools to take children as heads say funding would meet needs.
- Phillipson defends student loan change and says average repayments will rise by £8 a month February 24, 2026Some graduates in England say "punishing" student loan repayments have led them to cut their hours at work.
- 'We fear SEND overhaul could leave more families feeling alone' February 24, 2026Robyn and Adam say changes to SEND provision could impact children like their eight-year-old son Oli.
- Students vote for plant-based menus at university February 24, 2026Plant-based meals will be the standard option for students at the University of Southampton.
- What is SEND and how many children get support? February 23, 2026The government has set out its planned changes to the special educational needs system in a new White Paper.
- The key changes being made to special educational needs - at a glance February 23, 2026The government has set out broad changes it will make to the SEND system in England in the coming years.
- Are ties and blazers on the way out? Why some schools are pushing for 'active' uniforms February 22, 2026Proponents say relaxed uniforms make life easier for children and are much more practical for physical play.
- I might not get uni Covid compensation - but I'm claiming it out of principle February 21, 2026Dozens of universities have received legal letters over what students say they missed out on during Covid.
- Why are some students claiming Covid compensation from universities? February 17, 2026Dozens of universities face legal action from students who say they missed out during the pandemic.
- How do student loans work and when are they written off? February 6, 2026Increased tuition fees in England and Wales mean that students are likely to graduate with more debt.
- Labour MPs call for urgent action on 'unfair' student loans February 25, 2026
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- Sperm swim more quickly in summer, study finds February 25, 2026Understanding the seasonal patterns of sperm could improve fertility treatments, by optimising the timing of treatment, the reasearchers say.
- GPs told to guarantee same-day appointments for urgent cases February 24, 2026New contract will require patients in England to be given immediate appointment if needed.
- Inside Health February 24, 2026The new wave of ME research that could bring clarity to this perplexing condition.
- GPs to get £3,000 bonus to maximise weight loss drug prescriptions February 24, 2026Bid to improve access to Mounjaro in England, but experts warn eligibility still tightly restricted.
- First British baby born using transplanted womb from dead donor February 24, 2026Grace Bell, who was born without a viable womb, says her little boy is "simply a miracle".
- Woman's regret over botched Brazilian butt lift February 23, 2026Josephina Finch says the surgery left her with a "gaping wound".
- Streeting says he takes Leeds maternity care inquiry concerns 'extremely seriously' February 23, 2026The health secretary will meet bereaved families on Monday, as delay into maternity care probe drags on.
- 'It was like buying groceries' - Woman calls for tighter weight-loss jabs checks February 23, 2026Emma Dyer says she collapsed on her bathroom floor and began vomiting blood after buying jabs online.
- Multi-cancer blood test missed key goal in NHS trial February 21, 2026The company behind the test said there were positive signs that some of the most aggressive cancers could be prevented.
- Does taking Vitamin C help to stop a cold? February 20, 2026The doctors speak to Professor of Immunology, Dan Davis.
- Sepsis warning after woman's quadruple amputation February 20, 2026Manjit Sangha, from Penn, near Wolverhampton, says her life drastically change in one weekend.
- Single vaccine could protect against all coughs, colds and flus, researchers say February 19, 2026A Stanford University team have tested their nasal spray vaccine in animals but still need to do human clinical trials.
- NHS joint ops disrupted amid bone cement supply problems February 18, 2026Around 1,000 operations a week rely on the product as patients are warned delays are inevitable.
- Children injured by NHS can claim damages for lifetime lost earnings, court rules February 18, 2026The decision from the Supreme Court, on the case of a child who sustained a brain injury at birth in 2015, could have significant cost implications for the NHS.
- 5 Live News Specials February 18, 2026That Time of the Month with Naga Munchetty, Dr Nighat Arif and Dr Christine Ekechi
- Radio 1’s Life Hacks: Mental Health Special February 18, 2026Greg James and a panel of guests sensitively discuss male mental health and suicide.
- Firm assessing Covid vaccine harm replaced after costs spiral to £48m February 18, 2026The figure paid to Crawford & Company Adjusters is eight times the original estimate for the work.
- Stop dithering on Brazilian butt lift crackdown, say MPs February 18, 2026A committee of MPs warns tighter restrictions on high-risk cosmetic procedures are needed immediately.
- 'The kindness of people got me to the finish line' February 17, 2026Farmer Sam Stables walks from Herefordshire to London to raise awareness of mental health.
- Inside Health February 17, 2026James Gallagher is joined by a panel to explore the side effects of weight loss drugs.
- Sperm swim more quickly in summer, study finds February 25, 2026
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- Federal judge rules Trump deportation policy unlawful, cites lack of migrant protections February 26, 2026"It is not fine, nor is it legal," wrote US District Judge Brian Murphy, who ruled Trump's deportation policy unlawful.
- Eretz Nehederet mocks Iran crisis: From Purim rain to ballistic missiles February 26, 2026The producers of the satirical sketch comedy brought back their mockery of Iran as its potential conflict with the US looms large.
- US blocks Venezuelan govt. from paying for Maduro's legal representation in drug trafficking case February 26, 2026Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, both pleaded not guilty on January 5 to drug trafficking charges that could land them in a US prison for decades. They are jailed in New York awaiting trial.
- How close is Iran to a nuclear bomb? Breaking down Trump’s State of the Union claims - explainer February 25, 2026All three of the plants in which Iran is known to have produced enriched uranium, which can be used as fuel for power plants and nuclear bombs depending on its purity.
- CT scans unlock secrets of mummified Inca children ritually sacrificed over 500 years ago - study February 25, 2026Researchers examined four frozen mummies recovered from the Ampato and Sara Sara volcanoes in southern Peru during the 1990s using CT scans.
- Meet Britain's oldest Northerner: The ‘Ossick Lass' buried over 11,000 years ago - study February 25, 2026In addition to the Ossick Lass, the remains of at least seven other individuals had also recovered from the cave.
- Witkoff: US demanding Iran agrees to nuclear deal that lasts indefinitely - Axios February 25, 2026Witkoff told a private gathering of AIPAC donors in Washington that the Trump administration aims to sign a deal without a "sunset clause."
- Four killed after boat from Florida entered Cuban waters, occupants opened fire February 25, 2026All four killed were aboard the Florida boat, with the incident taking place amid heightened tension between Cuba and the United States.
- IDF captures terrorists in West Bank operations, Police detain 30 illegal immigrants in Tel Aviv February 25, 2026The IDF operation included an attack on two apartments in the camp where terrorists were hiding.
- No wavering: Modi's speech firmly aligns himself, and India, with Israel - analysis February 25, 2026To understand the magnitude of Modi’s words, it is necessary to revisit where India once stood, and understand why for decades it has kept Israel diplomatically distant.
- PA paid half a billion shekels to terrorists in pay-for-slay scheme, sources reveal -exclusive February 25, 2026Ministers were also informed that terrorists released as part of the most recent hostage deals received a “special grant” from the Palestinian Authority.
- What do we know ahead of US-Iran talks in Geneva amid tension in Middle East? February 25, 2026The talks are expected to determine whether there is still a path to an agreement between Tehran and Washington, or whether the likelihood of a US military strike will rise significantly.
- Bithonistim NGO: Gaza war must end with IDF defeat of Hamas, not Indonesian peacekeepers February 25, 2026The conference was the Bithonistim's first public presentation of its broad national security strategy, which top experts have been working on for an extended period.
- PM Netanyahu to be summoned for testimony in midnight meeting affair February 25, 2026The Jerusalem Post queried the Israel Police and has yet to receive any comments.
- Iran transferred $1.7b. to terror proxies through cryptocurrency service Binance last year - NYT February 25, 2026The crypto-currency exchange site reportedly fired or suspended at least four employees involved in the internal investigation, with the company blaming “violations of company protocol.”
- Jerusalem to add 2015 Pride Parade victim to municipal names registry, memorial site planned February 25, 2026Banki was 15 when she was stabbed during the Jerusalem Pride and Tolerance Parade in 2015. Six other marchers were also wounded in the knife attack carried out by Yishai Schlissel.
- PM Narendra Modi becames first recipient of Knesset Medal during official Israel visit February 25, 2026This is a new medal presented by the Knesset, symbolizing a deep appreciation for the recipient's contributions to the Israeli and Jewish people.
- 'A true partnership unlike any other': Huckabee affirms US support for Israel at Knesset February 25, 2026In addition to Huckabee, the session was attended by members of the Ruderman Family Foundation, several Members of Knesset, and Orna and Ronen Neutra, the parents of murdered hostage Omer Neutra.
- Opposition boycotts Netanyahu at Indian PM's Knesset session, rejoins for Modi’s speech February 25, 2026Yesh Atid and Yisrael Beytenu parties announced immediately before the session that they would be present for Modi’s speech but would boycott Benjamin Netanyahu and Amir Ohana's remarks.
- 'Not worried at all': Killing Khamenei would not trigger collapse of regime, Iran's Araghchi says February 25, 2026"Our system does not depend on individuals. It is supported by the people. So I am not worried at all. Even in the middle of war, nothing collapsed," Araghchi said.
- Federal judge rules Trump deportation policy unlawful, cites lack of migrant protections February 26, 2026
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- US embassy to provide passport services at West Bank settlementsIsrael's government welcomes the US decision, but the Palestinian Authority says it is a clear violation of international law.
- Trump keeps world waiting on his plans for Iran after State of the UnionThe next round of talks between the US and Iran in Geneva on Thursday could be decisive in the president's decision-making.
- Modi's Israel visit to test India's priorities in the Middle EastIndia and Israel's relations have expanded since Modi came to power more than a decade ago.
- Trump hits out at reports that top US general warned against attacking IranGeneral Dan Caine has warned that strikes against Iran could be risky, potentially drawing the US into a prolonged conflict, US media report.
- Lawyers appeal to UN over men jailed in alleged power struggle in UAEThe son of one tells the BBC how 11 years spent in prison has taken a toll on his father's health.
- US partially evacuates Beirut embassy amid rising Iran tensionsThe State Department has ordered non-essential staff to leave the embassy in Beirut after a security review.
- Anti-government student protests spread to more Iranian universitiesA fresh wave of anti-government protests at several Iranian universities that began on Saturday has spread to more campuses.
- Trump curious why Iran has not 'capitulated', US envoy Witkoff saysSteve Witkoff says the president is puzzled why Iran has not yet compromised in the face of a major US military build-up nearby.
- Iran students stage first large anti-government protests since deadly crackdownStudent protesters honoured thousands of those killed when nationwide mass protests were put down by Iranian authorities last month.
- US ambassador's Israel comments condemned by Arab and Muslim nationsMike Huckabee suggested Israel would be justified in taking much of the Middle East on Biblical grounds.
- Family of Palestinian-American man killed in West Bank demand accountabilityNasrallah Abu Siyam was the sixth American citizen killed by Israeli settlers or soldiers in the West Bank in the last two years.
- Israeli strikes kill at least 10 in Lebanon, officials sayThe strikes are among the deadliest in Lebanon since a ceasefire ended the war between Israel and Hezbollah.
- Palestinian Authority in dire straits as Israel's hold on West Bank deepensMore than 30 years after its creation, there are increasing warnings that the PA is close to collapse.
- Iran's motorcycling midwife and rights campaigner is star of Oscar-tipped filmIn a room of 1,500 men, Sara Shahverdi becomes the only female leader in her region of Iran - a new film joins her as she pushes for change.
- Trump says he is considering limited military strike on IranTrump's new threat came a day after he appeared to give Iran about 10 days to agree to a deal to curb its nuclear programme.
- US build-up of warships and fighter jets tracked near IranA second US aircraft carrier appears to be heading towards the Middle East as Washington increases its pressure on Iran.
- Trump's Board of Peace members pledge $7bn in Gaza reliefTrump said it "looks like" Hamas will disarm, even though there are signs the group is regrouping.
- US-Iran tension: Why Tehran may choose confrontation over 'surrender'The Iranian leadership is weighing up whether resisting US demands is the best option for its survival.
- What could happen if the US strikes Iran? Here are seven scenariosFrom regime change to retaliation, the BBC's Frank Gardner outlines possible outcomes of US strikes on Iran.
- Listen: Lindsay Foreman speaks to BBC before Iran jailingBritish woman detained by Iran says it was hard to remain positive in prison, hours before she and her husband were sentenced to 10 years for espionage.
- US embassy to provide passport services at West Bank settlements
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- Salesforce chief dismisses ‘SaaS-pocalypse’ fears of AI overtaking business software February 26, 2026Shares in company that sells software as a service fall after it projects revenue below Wall Street’s expectations
- Iran to offer ‘commercial bonanza’ to US companies February 26, 2026Tehran is seeking to tempt Donald Trump with investments in its oil and gas reserves as it seeks to stave off an attack
- IMF urges US to change course on economic policy February 25, 2026Trump administration’s government job cuts threaten critical economic functions, fund warns
- Nvidia posts first $200bn year on back of AI investment boom February 25, 2026Chips giant beats Wall Street’s expectations and predicts strong growth
- Police apologise to Commons Speaker for sharing source of Mandelson tip February 25, 2026Lindsay Hoyle passed on information that former minister could be a flight risk
- Democrats probe missing files alleging Trump link to Epstein February 25, 2026Most senior party member on oversight committee says justice department appears to have broken disclosure law
- Lawrence Summers to step down from Harvard teaching role February 25, 2026Economist continues retreat from public commitments following emails detailing correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein
- UK investors unable to put crypto products in Isas from April February 25, 2026Government’s crypto Isa move ‘at risk of being a damp squib’
- The Bank of England does not need to ‘follow the Fed’ February 25, 2026The decisions of the US central bank can have a mixed impact on the domestic UK economy
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- Tell Us What the Resumption of Student Loan Payments Means For YouStudent loan payments are scheduled to begin again this October after a pause of more than three years. Because of a Supreme Court decision last month, these payments will resume without a forgiveness plan from the Biden administration that would have wiped out up to $20,000 from some borrowers’ balances. We want to know more […]
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- The Fed’s Fight Against Inflation Could Cost Black Workers The MostWhen the world grinded to a halt back in March 2020, one of the most tried and true rules of the U.S. economy once again reared its ugly head: When the economy goes into crisis, Black workers are disproportionately harmed — and are often the first to be affected. Unemployment spiked for everyone in April […]
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- The Fed’s Inflation Goal Is Completely ArbitraryOver the past 18 months, inflation has dominated our understanding of the pandemic economy. Americans have endured the highest yearly price increases in four decades, from soup to nuts — literally. Even now, as experts and forecasters worry that the economy might dip into recession, observers also remain dismayed about the relative stickiness of inflation. […]
- The Perks Workers Want Also Make Them More ProductiveThree years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, remote and hybrid work are as popular as ever. Only 6 percent of employees able to do their jobs remotely want to return to the office full time, according to a Gallup survey published in August. The vast majority of “remote-capable” workers want to spend at […]
- Are We Headed For A Recession Or Not?Inflation isn’t under control, and we’re heading for a recession. Except, wait: The latest jobs report indicates that the labor market is healthier than it’s been in years. So maybe we’re heading for the fabled “soft landing” as the Federal Reserve tries to curb inflation. Except, wait: That jobs report was too good, which means […]
- Which Republicans Could Vote For A Debt Ceiling Increase?Nothing is certain in this life, but the United States will definitely need to raise its debt ceiling later this year to avoid a potentially calamitous debt default. On one side, President Biden and Democrats want a “clean” debt limit increase, while Republicans want future decreases in spending included in any deal. To avoid a […]
- Why So Many States Want to Ban China From Owning FarmlandThe spy balloon spotted over Montana wasn’t the first recent incident to spark fears about national security and espionage in the U.S. Only a few years ago, a Chinese billionaire named Sun Guangxin planned to build a wind farm on part of 140,000 acres his company had amassed in southwest Texas, near Laughlin Air Force […]
- How This Debt Ceiling Debate Could EndPolitical battles in Washington sometimes feature the hallmarks of a bad sequel that uses the same narrative threads as its predecessor — just with less verve and imagination. In 2023, it’s taking the form of another round of drama over the debt ceiling. Congressional Republicans say they won’t back a debt ceiling hike without spending […]
- Who Americans Usually Blame After Showdowns Over Federal SpendingPlaying chicken with the national economy is not unusual for Congress and the president. There was the time that former President Donald Trump ground the government to a halt because he wanted money for his border wall. Oh, and the time that tea party Republicans threatened to send the U.S. into debt default if Congress […]
- Rents Are Still Higher Than Before The Pandemic — And Assistance Programs Are Drying UpCleveland is one of the poorest cities in the country. It’s far from the expensive coastal cities like New York City and San Francisco, where astronomically high rents are common. Cleveland doesn’t fit the stereotype of a city people want to move to; in fact, it has been losing population since the 1950s. But since […]
- The Numbers That Defined 2022What a year 2022 has been. There was so … much … news. We saw record-high inflation, war in Ukraine, a landmark Supreme Court session, continuing effects of the pandemic, the Winter Olympics, the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the World Cup and, of course, the midterms. In typical FiveThirtyEight fashion, we’ve been reflecting on […]
- The U.S. Poverty Rate Hit A Record Low — But Don’t Expect It To Stay That WayThis video is part of our series “The Numbers That Defined 2022.” Transcript One of the most important numbers of the year that you might not have heard of is 7.8 percent. That’s the share of Americans who were living in poverty in 2021, according to the most recent supplemental poverty rate, which was released […]
- Americans Generally Support Unions — And Averting A Rail StrikeWhen President Biden signed a bill to prevent a rail-worker strike this past Friday, it was only the latest in a series of union actions that have gotten national attention in the past few years. Starbucks and Amazon workers are trying to unionize around the country. Nationwide, 78,000 workers went on strike in the first […]
- Biden Is Very Unpopular. It May Not Tell Us Much About The Midterms.This week, a Siena College/New York Times poll showed President Biden with just a 33 percent approval rating, a result so poor that it touched off speculation — including from yours truly — about whether he would even run again in 2024. The Siena/New York Times number is on the low end of the polling […]
- FiveThirtyEight Is Hiring A Temporary Full-Time Video ProducerFiveThirtyEight is seeking a temporary Video Producer to join our team full-time from mid-July through mid-November. This person will pitch, storyboard and edit videos about U.S. politics, filling an important role in our coverage of the 2022 midterm elections. The Video Producer will report to and work with the Senior Video Producer to direct and […]
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- Weston McKennie scores equalizer in dramatic 10-man Juventus Champions League comeback before extra time lossMcKennie's goal made it 3-0 on the day to Juventus and 5-5 on aggregate, ensuring Juventus would come back from a three goal deficit in the first leg and head to extra time
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- Luc Biggs sells a bulk lot of 68 LLL.ai domain names April 19, 2024TheDomains: Luc Biggs scored a bulk sale in .ai. I have not seen that before maybe others have. Luc put together a portfolio of 68 LLL.ai domain names, the price worked out to $495 each or $33,660. He posted the sales pitch yesterday and today said that it was sold using Escrow.com. I believe but […]TheDomains
- FedEx Buys Its 3 Letter .com Ticker Symbol April 19, 2024Domain Investing: It looks like FedEx has acquired a valuable 3 letter .com domain name. Whois records show FedEx is now the owner of FDX.com. The domain name transferred to CSC, and the Whois registrant is now listed as FedEx Corporate Services, Inc. FedEx stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the FDX […]Domain Investing
- Web3 funding in Q1 2024 sees it’s first uptick since Q4 2021 April 18, 2024TheDomains: Crunchbase news is out with a report today on Web3 and the number of deals getting done. While there was an uptick in Q1 2024 they point out that venture dollars well off the highs seen in 2021-22. From the article: Web3, once the buzziest of all buzz words in the venture landscape, saw […]TheDomains
- Atom Marketplace April 18, 2024DomainingTips.com: Today: How to optimize an E-Commerce website? / Looking for a Dot De – Budget $150 / RemoteHomeroom.com Appraisal and More… Here are the new discussions that caught my eye in the domain community today: How to optimize an E-Commerce website? – Do you have any advise you’d like to bestow upon other? Maybe you need some pointers […]DomainingTips.com
- AI Girlfriends will create a billion dollar business April 18, 2024TheDomains: When I interviewed Rick Schwartz at the beginning of the year he mentioned he purchased female first names in .ai including $20K for Betty.ai. Rick mentioned: Well, let me put it this way. One of the big sectors of Ai is virtual girlfriends. And so I have four female first names ending in Ai. […]TheDomains
- John Berryhill “Generic means nothing absent context of “for what” April 17, 2024TheDomains: One of the best participants at Namepros in my opinion is John Berryhill. John takes the time to help out on matters of intellectual property, udrp’s and other industry news. Every once in awhile he makes a reply that is worthy of a post and I think it’s important for those who don’t participate […]TheDomains
- Squadhelp Rebrands as Atom with Atom.com April 17, 2024Domain Investing: Squadhelp announced a complete rebrand this morning. The company is now known as Atom, and it acquired the Atom.com domain name in advance of the announcement. I believe Atom is a superior brand name than Squadhelp. This is a nice example of a company’s growth leading to an investment in its future via […]Domain Investing
- Nissan Going after Nissan.ai April 16, 2024Domain Investing: Nissan is an automaker that uses NissanUSA.com for its website here in the US. The reason it uses an off-brand domain name is because it lost a very long legal battle to try and wrest control of Nissan.com. That domain name had long been owned by a man named Uzi Nissan, who had […]Domain Investing
- Sedo weekly domain name sales led by Xash.com April 16, 2024TheDomains: Sedo released their weekly domain name sales and Xash.com led the way at $39,000. PokerPlus.com was second at 25,000 Euro, ($26,801) seller acquired for just $737. Kiffen.com was third at 22,450, ($23,885). 23 .com sales 20 cctld sales 3 other tld sales Domain name Date Price Currency .COM […]TheDomains
- How Many Battle for Shared Control of Amazon.com? April 16, 2024DomainingTips.com: Today: GPT Domain Wanted – Budget $1,000 / Managing Dan, GoDaddy, and Afternic / Findbelow.com Appraisal and More… Here are the new discussions that caught my eye in the domain community today: GPT Domain Wanted – Budget $1,000 – Check your domain portfolios and see if you have what they are looking for. Should be […]DomainingTips.com
- Using AI For Background Image April 15, 2024Domain Investing: I acquired a domain name last week, and once it transferred to GoDaddy, I set up a custom landing page using Carrd. Instead of buying a stock photo for its background image, I decided to test an AI image generator to save some money. In my paid Chat GPT account, I searched for […]Domain Investing
- Looking for Dot Com – Budget $500 April 14, 2024DomainingTips.com: Today: Electrician.jobs Appraisal / Domain Brokers of Afternic / Why some companies spend $1 Million on a domain name s and More… Here are the new discussions that caught my eye in the domain community today: Electrician.jobs Appraisal – How would you value this domain name in today’s market? Do you think it holds […]DomainingTips.com
- Free for-sale landing pages with Buy Now, Escrow.com, PayPal integration, & more! April 12, 2024DomainingTips.com: Today: Free for-sale landing pages with Buy Now, Escrow.com, PayPal integration, & more! / Small town changes it’s domain(s) and extension(s) for security reasons / Bots invading Facebook domain groups in large numbers and More… Here are the new discussions that caught my eye in the domain community today: Free for-sale landing pages with […]DomainingTips.com
- Androidhack.site For Sale April 12, 2024DomainingTips.com: Today: Free Expired Names / Dot Com Wanted – Budget $7,000 / Variant.com Sold for $118,001 and More… Here are the new discussions that caught my eye in the domain community today: Free Expired Names – If you are looking for a place to start check out these domain names. Even if you already […]DomainingTips.com
- It’s All About the Time You Put into It April 11, 2024Domain Investing: A few years ago, my wife jokingly described my daily work lifestyle as leisurely. In some ways, I thought of that as a badge of honor. I built my business in a way that gave me ample time during the day to run, play tennis, ride my bike, drive the kids after school, […]Domain Investing
- Looking for Anything – Budget $100/ Per Domain April 11, 2024DomainingTips.com: Today: Evaluation of LoveMatch.org / Hackers Alert / Check Out 101Domain and More… Here are the new discussions that caught my eye in the domain community today: Evaluation of LoveMatch.org – While dot com is still king, and would’ve been better, this is still a good find. They could at least be looking for […]DomainingTips.com
- Spatial Sidebar™ and Spatial Scrolling™ April 9, 2024DomainingTips.com: Today: Looking for Dot Xyz – Budget $1,500/ Domain / HiHonor.com upgrades to Honor.com / Preventing Fraud Reminder and More… Here are the new discussions that caught my eye in the domain community today: Looking for Dot Xyz – Budget $1,500/ Domain – They are looking for a one word domain name. It needs to have at least 70 registered extensions. […]DomainingTips.com
- NationalRightToLifeNews.org Sold for $23,100 April 7, 2024DomainingTips.com: Today: Appraisal of DrillingGPT.com / Dot Com Wanted – Budget $1,000 / EBOO.com Sold for $20,000 and More… Here are the new discussions that caught my eye in the domain community today: Appraisal of DrillingGPT.com – How would you value this domain name in today’s market? I believe it could at least go for […]DomainingTips.com
- MeineKreuzfahrt.de Sold for $16,262 April 7, 2024DomainingTips.com: Today: CommercialSpaceIndustry.com Appraisal / Dot Com Wanted – Budget $5,000 / Specter.com Sold for $33,000 and More… Here are the new discussions that caught my eye in the domain community today: CommercialSpaceIndustry.com Appraisal – While it maybe long it could be used as a blog, or reports. What do you think? Dot Com Wanted […]DomainingTips.com
- Trillion.xyz Sold for $29,988 April 6, 2024DomainingTips.com: Today: WebcamJourney.com Appraisal / Dot Com Wanted – Budget $1,000 / 637.cc Sold for $11,500 and More… Here are the new discussions that caught my eye in the domain community today: WebcamJourney.com Appraisal – Check out this two word domain name. Do you think it has any value in today’s market? Dot Com Wanted – Budget […]DomainingTips.com
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