PM orders ethics investigation into minister over Labour Together claims
BBC News 2026-02-23 17:07:23.8323401
Author: BBC News
Josh Simons ran the think tank when it commissioned a report which investigated the background of a journalist. ... Read full article
Thames Water Creditors Take Rescue Deal to Ratings Firms for Nod
Bloomberg 2026-02-23 17:00:41+00:00
Author: Jess Shankleman, Giulia Morpurgo
Thames Water’s senior creditors are seeking approval from ratings agencies for a crucial rescue plan that would prevent the ailing utility from slipping into insolvency, people with knowledge of the matter said. ... Read full article
Dutch Central Bank Chief Says Ukraine in EU Would Boost Bloc
Bloomberg 2026-02-23 16:58:28+00:00
Author: Patrick Van Oosterom
Ukraine joining the European Union would give a “significant boost” to the bloc’s single market, according to Dutch Central Bank governor Olaf Sleijpen. ... Read full article
Former boss of Halifax Skircoat Lodge care home abused children for decades
BBC News 2026-02-23 16:52:25.6778187
Author: BBC News
A jury hears children were preyed upon by Malcolm Phillips and his assistant for more than 20 years. ... Read full article
Former Plumpton College students detained for 'sadistic' killing of sheep
BBC News 2026-02-23 16:52:22.7230158
Author: BBC News
Leighton Ashby and Oakley Holland beat the animal to death, then inserted fireworks in its body. ... Read full article
El Mencho: At least 25 National Guards killed in violence after death of Mexican drug lord
BBC News 2026-02-23 16:52:19.2082655
Author: BBC News
Violence has erupted across Mexico since a powerful drug cartel boss died after being captured by special forces. ... Read full article
Putin’s strategy is that Ukraine will fall before he does: Ex-FM Kuleba
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-23 16:50:17
Author: Nils Adler
Dmytro Kuleba talks to Al Jazeera as Ukraine marks the fourth anniversary of war with Russia. ... Read full article
Mexico Details How It Took Out Its Most-Wanted Drug Cartel Chief
Bloomberg 2026-02-23 16:47:09+00:00
Author: Alex Vasquez
Mexico’s government laid out details of how it located the country’s most-wanted drug kingpin, stressing that US security agents didn’t actively participate in President Claudia Sheinbaum’s most direct confrontation with the cartels yet. ... Read full article
Farage Pledges Trump-Style Deportations Despite Blowback in US
Bloomberg 2026-02-23 16:45:56+00:00
Author: Lucy White
Reform UK called levels of immigration a “national emergency” and an “invasion,” employing Donald Trump-style rhetoric that is running into public opposition in the US. ... Read full article
Lebanon Banks Say Liquidity Falls Short of Recovery Plan, Risk Insolvency
Bloomberg 2026-02-23 16:32:26+00:00
Author: Omar Tamo, Dana Khraiche
Lebanon’s commercial banks lack the liquidity required to repay depositors under a government proposal aimed at plugging an $80 billion gap in the financial system, an adviser to the lenders said, complicating an already difficult negotiation to kick-start th… ... Read full article
Croatia’s Top Leaders Feud Over Military Cooperation With Israel
Bloomberg 2026-02-23 16:29:10+00:00
Author: Jasmina Kuzmanovic
Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic said the Adriatic nation is free to pursue cooperation with Israel, rejecting his president’s refusal to back any such military deals. ... Read full article
Dow sinks more than 700 points as tariff uncertainty roils markets
CNN 2026-02-23 16:29:00
Author: John Towfighi
Stocks fell, gold moved higher and volatility picked up Monday as uncertainty about President Donald Trump’s new proposed tariffs continued to swirl on Wall Street. ... Read full article
PayPal Attracts Takeover Interest After Stock Slump
Bloomberg 2026-02-23 16:27:31+00:00
Author: Ryan Gould, Matthew Monks, Dinesh Nair, Paige Smith
PayPal Holdings Inc., the digital payments pioneer, is attracting takeover interest from potential buyers after a stock slide wiped out almost half of its value, according to people familiar with the matter. ... Read full article
Software, Payments Shares Tumble After Citrini Post on AI Risks
Bloomberg 2026-02-23 16:23:03+00:00
Author: Georgie McKay
Delivery, payments, and software stocks slid sharply Monday after Citrini Research published a report laying out the potential risks that artificial intelligence could pose to various segments of the global economy. ... Read full article
Nathan MacKinnon implies Canada was 'better team' despite losing Olympic gold medal to Team USA
Fox News 2026-02-23 16:22:20.7720215
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Nathan MacKinnon sparked debate after Team Canada's overtime loss to Team USA, saying "You be the judge of who was the better team," despite the loss. ... Read full article
Mexico beach recently crowned best in world as cartels now torch businesses, terrorize tourist areas
Fox News 2026-02-23 16:22:17.5985188
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Mexico's top beach was recently named by Tripadvisor as cartel violence sparks travel alerts. Isla Pasion in Cozumel won top honors as security concerns now exist. ... Read full article
Lindsey Vonn says her doctor saved leg from amputation
CNN 2026-02-23 16:21:33
Author: Mia Fishman
Lindsey Vonn credited her doctor with saving her leg from amputation in an Instagram video posted Monday, going in-depth on the severity of the injury she suffered in her devastating crash at the Milan Cortina Olympics. ... Read full article
UK’s Starmer Refers Minister to Ethics Adviser Over Smear Claims
Bloomberg 2026-02-23 16:19:11+00:00
Author: Alex Wickham, Joe Mayes
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has referred a government minister accused of smearing journalists to his ethics adviser. ... Read full article
Judge Cannon orders secrecy for report on Trump classified-documents case
The Washington Post 2026-02-23 16:18:44
Author: Perry Stein, Jeremy Roebuck
A federal judge in Florida blocked public release of special counsel Jack Smith’s extensive report into the classified-documents case against President Donald Trump. ... Read full article
Snowstorm leaves thousands without power across Northeast. See map.
USA Today 2026-02-23 16:16:52+00:00Author: As a result of the snowstorm, Massachusetts, New Jersey and Delaware are among the states hit hardest by power outages. ... Read full article
Judge permanently blocks release of Trump classified documents report
USA Today 2026-02-23 16:16:39+00:00
Author: Josh Meyer
Judge Aileen Cannon said releasing special counsel Jack Smith's report would detail alleged criminal wrongdoing in a case that never went to trial. ... Read full article
What’s Netanyahu’s planned ‘hexagon’ alliance – and can it work?
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-23 16:14:52
Author: Elis Gjevori
Analysts call PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s alliance pitch a ‘fantasy world’ as Israel faces growing international isolation. ... Read full article
Germany Raises Green Steel Aid for Salzgitter to €1.3 Billion
Bloomberg 2026-02-23 16:11:14+00:00
Author: Petra Sorge
Germany will increase its funding for Salzgitter AG’s low-carbon steel project to €1.3 billion. ... Read full article
The Pentagon Just Secured America's Next-Generation Military Technology
Breitbart News 2026-02-23 16:01:49
Author: Monument Traders Alliance (Sponsored)
The Pentagon just made a move that ensures American military dominance for the next 50 years. ... Read full article
With Americans 'zebra striping' instead of quitting drinking, Michelob Ultra Zero is cashing in
Fox News 2026-02-23 15:52:35.3026279
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Americans embrace "zebra striping" — alternating alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks — as Michelob Ultra Zero leads the booming NA beer transformation. ... Read full article
Newsom ripped over 'racist' viral clip telling Black mayor 'I'm like you' before touting poor SAT score
Fox News 2026-02-23 15:52:33.5061974
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom is facing heat after telling a Black mayor he is "like you" before describing his poor SAT score and trouble reading speeches. ... Read full article
Death toll rises after Mexican drug cartel leader killed in US-backed operation
Fox News 2026-02-23 15:52:22.693963
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U.S. intelligence helped Mexican forces kill "El Mencho," leader of Jalisco cartel on Sunday, sparking violent retaliation and chaos across Mexico. ... Read full article
Trump threatens 'obnoxious' new tariffs after Supreme Court setback
USA Today 2026-02-23 15:50:51+00:00
Author: Bart Jansen
Trump immediately imposed 15% temporary tariffs to replace the emergency ones that the Supreme Court struck down, and said there may be more to come. ... Read full article
CDC deputy director abruptly departs agency
CNN 2026-02-23 15:40:24
Author: Jamie Gumbrecht
Dr. Ralph Abraham has stepped down as principal deputy director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the agency said Monday. ... Read full article
Watch Live: Donald Trump Holds Ceremony for Angel Families at the White House
Breitbart News 2026-02-23 15:27:44
Author: Breitbart News
President Donald Trump hosts angel families for a remembrance ceremony at the White House on Monday, February 23. ... Read full article
Snowstorm socks some, spares others in D.C. area. Here’s what happened.
The Washington Post 2026-02-23 15:22:54
Author: Jason Samenow, Jeff Halverson, Ian Livingston
A slushy coating to over 6 inches fell in D.C. area, with the heaviest total north and west of the Beltway and in Southern Maryland. ... Read full article
Why has Alan Carr bought a castle and where is it?
BBC News 2026-02-23 15:22:23.645938
Author: BBC News
The comedian has purchased a castle in the Scottish Borders which comes with 17 bedrooms and its own working railway. ... Read full article
Trump envoy rebukes Greenland leader for rejecting hospital ship proposal
Fox News 2026-02-23 15:22:22.8961236
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Greenland rejects Trump's offer to send U.S. military hospital ship, sparking heated healthcare debate between officials over Arctic medical needs. ... Read full article
Benfica’s Prestianni gets provisional one-match ban for Vinicius incident
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-23 15:20:11
Author: Al Jazeera
UEFA announces suspension of Gianluca Prestianni after accusations he racially abused Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior. ... Read full article
Patel sparks outrage partying with Team USA as MAGA cheers him on
The Hill 2026-02-23 15:19:28
Author: Dominick Mastrangelo, Rebecca Beitsch
FBI Director Kash Patel is at the center of an online firestorm after videos captured inside Team USA’s men’s hockey locker room on Sunday showed him chugging beers, singing a Toby Keith song and partying with the Olympic gold medal-winning team. Patel, a not… ... Read full article
What is Christian Zionism, the pro-Israel ideology invoked by US ambassador
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-23 15:14:30
Author: Urooba Jamal
Huckabee’s remarks that Israel has God-given right to much of Middle East are rooted in Christian Zionism, experts say. ... Read full article
‘Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’ Is a Ratings Disaster Amid ‘First Ever Gay Klingon’ in a Dress, Teases Queer Love Triangle Plot
Breitbart News 2026-02-23 15:08:32
Author: Warner Todd Huston
Paramout+'s struggling new "Star Trek" series, "Star Trek: Starfleet Academy," has been unable to crack the top ten shows in the Nielsen Ratings as the eight-figure per episode series wallows in a constant stream of left-wing, identity politics like gay Kling… ... Read full article
Federal judge blocks release of Jack Smith report's second volume
Fox News 2026-02-23 15:07:15.5838787
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The judge’s ruling blocks the release of Jack Smith’s report on President Donald Trump’s handling of classified documents. ... Read full article
Democrats push for tariff refunds, daring vulnerable GOP lawmakers to join them
MS Now 2026-02-23 15:01:00
Author: Kevin Frey
A new Senate bill would require reimbursements to businesses within 180 days. House legislation calls for even quicker action. ... Read full article
Cannon blocks release of Smith’s report on Mar-a-Lago documents case
The Hill 2026-02-23 15:00:26
Author: Rebecca Beitsch
U.S. District Court Judge Aileen Cannon sided with President Trump in a ruling barring the release of former special counsel Jack Smith’s report reviewing the Mar-a-Lago documents case. Cannon wrote that release of the report “would cause irreparable damage t… ... Read full article
The Odds: Trump’s ‘State of the Union’ tough sell | CNN
CNN 2026-02-23 14:58:25.036
Author: Randi Furman
CNN News Central’s John Berman and Chief Data Analyst Harry Enten dig through new polling ahead of the President’s annual address to the nation ... Read full article
US orders non-emergency personnel to leave Beirut embassy amid tensions
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-23 14:57:11
Author: Ali Harb
US official says Washington determined it was ‘prudent to reduce our footprint to essential personnel’ in Lebanon. ... Read full article
Violence sweeps Mexico after most-wanted drug cartel leader killed - Breitbart
Breitbart News 2026-02-23 14:52:23.6151774
Author: AFP
Mexico was on high alert Monday with schools closed and travelers stranded, as members of a powerful cartel launched violent rampages across several ... Read full article
Supreme Court to take Exxon case on cities suing over climate change
USA Today 2026-02-23 14:48:08+00:00
Author: Maureen Groppe
Numerous state and local governments argue oil and gas companies deliberately hid the environmental impacts of fossil fuels. They're seeking damages. ... Read full article
6 problems with Kash Patel partying with the Olympic men’s hockey team
MS Now 2026-02-23 14:47:40
Author: Steve Benen
The director has faced months of accusations that he’s misused FBI jets for personal reasons. He just did fresh damage to his poor reputation. ... Read full article
Nicki Minaj Bashes Gavin Newsom: 'His Way of Bonding With Black People Is to Tell Them How Stupid He Is and that He Can’t Read'
Breitbart News 2026-02-23 14:44:36
Author: Alana Mastrangelo
Rap megastar Nicki Minaj bashed California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D), declaring that "his way of bonding with black people is to tell them how stupid he is and that he can't read." ... Read full article
Kash Patel breaks silence over backlash to USA hockey celebration
USA Today 2026-02-23 14:41:30+00:00
Author: Charles Curtis
The FBI director faces backlash for partying with Team USA after the gold medal win at the Olympics. ... Read full article
Israel designates five Palestinian news outlets as ‘terrorist’ groups
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-23 14:39:25
Author: Al Jazeera Staff
Israel fails to provide proof for allegations against Al Asima News, Quds Plus, Alquds Albawsala, Maraj, Maydan Alquds. ... Read full article
Judge Cannon blocks release of Jack Smith’s classified documents report
MS Now 2026-02-23 14:39:11
Author: Jordan Rubin
The Trump appointee had previously dismissed the criminal case against Trump on the grounds that the special counsel was unlawfully appointed. ... Read full article
Judge blocks release of special counsel Smith's report
Associated Press 2026-02-23 14:37:42
Author: Alanna Durkin Richer, Eric Tucker
A federal judge has permanently barred the release of a report by special counsel Jack Smith on his investigation into President Donald Trump’s hoarding of classified documents. U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon, who was nominated to the bench by Trump, grant… ... Read full article
Nolte: Newsom Tells Black Audience ‘I’m Like You…960 SAT…I Cannot Read a Speech’
Breitbart News 2026-02-23 14:34:20
Author: John Nolte
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-Racist) basically told a group of black voters in Georgia, Vote for me. I’m stupid just like you! ... Read full article
Texas parents rush to enroll their kids into state's school choice program
Fox News 2026-02-23 14:22:30.6001786
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Gov. Greg Abbott signed Texas Education Freedom Act creating $1 billion school choice program after overcoming Republican opposition, with 115,000 families applying. ... Read full article
Blizzard Hits New York City and Northeast as Snowfall, Winds Intensify Forcing Millions to Stay home
Breitbart News 2026-02-23 14:12:16
Author: Simon Kent
A large section of the northeastern U.S. was smashed by huge amounts of snowfall combined with strong winds Monday morning. ... Read full article
Kash Patel goes viral for hockey celebration | CNN Politics
CNN 2026-02-23 14:07:35.1156334
Author: Robbie Hawken
FBI Director Kash Patel celebrated with the US men’s hockey team in Milan after their historic gold medal win over Canada on Sunday. Video shows Patel drinking a beer and getting draped in a gold medal by the team. ... Read full article
Nick Reiner returns to court, may enter plea on murder charges: Updates
USA Today 2026-02-23 14:04:02+00:00
Author: Anna Kaufman, Bryan Alexander
Nick Reiner, the son of Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer-Reiner, is set to be arraigned in Los Angeles court. ... Read full article
Nick Reiner to be arraigned on murder charges in the deaths of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner
CNN 2026-02-23 14:00:39
Author: Alli Rosenbloom
Nick Reiner, the 32-year-old charged with two counts of first-degree murder in connection with the fatal stabbing of his parents, famed director Rob Reiner and photographer Michele Singer Reiner, is expected to appear in court Monday. ... Read full article
Live updates: DHS shutdown hits 10th day as Congress returns to DC
The Hill 2026-02-23 13:59:55
Author: The Hill Staff
Lawmakers are making their way back to Capitol Hill, where they will grapple with stalled talks to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ahead of Tuesday’s State of the Union address. The government has been partially shut down for 10 days now, and D… ... Read full article
Who was El Mencho? What drug lord’s killing means for Mexico
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-23 13:46:44
Author: Sarah Shamim
US-backed operation that killed El Mencho sparks a wave of violence across the country. ... Read full article
Why a generous super PAC donation makes Trump’s ‘Bridgegate’ look even worse
MS Now 2026-02-23 13:40:46
Author: Steve Benen
Given the recent pattern, it’s tough to ignore the pay-for-play appearances in an administration for which corruption allegations have become the norm. ... Read full article
Hollywood execs lose deals, clients flee as Epstein files trigger fallout in the industry
Fox News 2026-02-23 13:37:23.0532024
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Hollywood faces fallout as new Epstein files impact celebrity careers, with talent agencies losing clients and business deals paused amid revelations. ... Read full article
Trump predicts Supreme Court will rule against him on birthright citizenship after tariffs loss
The Hill 2026-02-23 13:24:58
Author: Tara Suter
President Trump predicted on Monday morning that the Supreme Court will also rule against him when it comes to birthright citizenship, comments that come after the nation’s highest court rejected some of his most sweeping tariffs. “The next thing you know the… ... Read full article
The key changes being made to special educational needs - at a glance
BBC News 2026-02-23 13:22:26.1140688
Author: BBC News
The government has set out broad changes it will make to the SEND system in England in the coming years. ... Read full article
UK is set to be among worst hit by Trump's 15% tariff, analysis suggests
BBC News 2026-02-23 13:07:21.0198769
Author: BBC News
US allies will suffer the biggest hit from the president's latest announcement, think tank Global Trade Alert says. ... Read full article
Trump pushes weird Supreme Court conspiracy theory that only he can see
MS Now 2026-02-23 12:55:48
Author: Steve Benen
Remember when Trump said it should be “illegal” to criticize judges? That was two years ago — before he started targeting justices in personal terms. ... Read full article
Mexico braces for more violence in wake of top cartel leader’s killing
The Washington Post 2026-02-23 12:55:32
Author: Leo Sands
The killing of “El Mencho” triggered retaliatory violence across Mexico. In some cities, such as Puerto Vallarta and Cancun, the U.S. is warning its citizens to shelter in place. ... Read full article
Baftas 2026: BBC apologises after guest with Tourette's shouts racial slur at Delroy Lindo and Michael B Jordan
BBC News 2026-02-23 12:52:17.2252966
Author: BBC News
Actors Michael B Jordan and Delroy Lindo were on stage at the time during the award ceremony in London. ... Read full article
Blizzard hammers Northeast as heavy snow and wind snarl region
USA Today 2026-02-23 12:45:48+00:00
Author: David Baratz
A powerful nor'easter rapidly intensified early Monday as it pummeled much of the Northeast with heavy snow. ... Read full article
Lisa Rinna says 'Housewives' turned 'vanilla', talks 'Traitors' and aging in Hollywood
USA Today 2026-02-23 12:33:39+00:00
Author: David Oliver
You learn plenty about the inner workings of Lisa Rinna in her new memoir "You Better Believe I'm Gonna Talk About It." ... Read full article
Don't let the Monday flight cancellations keep you from a good time
USA Today 2026-02-23 12:01:51+00:00
Author: Eve Chen
As the East Coast storm grounds flights, here’s how to survive delays with lounges, cafés and smart rebooking. ... Read full article
Who won 2026 Winter Olympics? Medal count, winners, losers, top moments
USA Today 2026-02-23 11:54:12+00:00
Author: Marcus D. Smith
Check out the recap of the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan Cortina. See the best moments including medal count, winners and losers. ... Read full article
Iran says ready for talks but will defend itself against US aggression
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-23 11:40:38
Author: Al Jazeera Staff
Remarks from Ministry of Foreign Affairs come after Trump says he is considering an attack if nuclear deal not reached. ... Read full article
Opinions from across America on today’s news
The Washington Post 2026-02-23 11:37:41.3173134Author: Opinions from across America, powered by the Washington Post ... Read full article
Blizzard pummels Northeast as snowfall pushes toward 2 feet
The Washington Post 2026-02-23 11:30:49
Author: Ben Noll
Snowfall piled up rapidly Sunday night, as heavy snow bands pinwheeled around the strengthening storm, creating whiteout conditions. ... Read full article
Congress gears up for State of the Union amid DHS shutdown
The Hill 2026-02-23 11:30:24
Author: Jared Gans
Morning Report is The Hill’s a.m. newsletter. Subscribe here. In today’s issue: ▪ State of the Union lands amid DHS fight ▪ Trump turns to tariff plan B ▪ Armed Mar-a-Lago intruder killed ▪ FBI’s Patel on defense over Olympic video Lawmakers are coming back t… ... Read full article
‘El Mencho’ killing sparks ‘overwhelming fear’ as violence erupts in Mexico
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-23 11:10:55
Author: Elizabeth Melimopoulos
As news of the killing spread, a wave of violence swept across the country. And some fear worse could follow. ... Read full article
Mike Lee wants to fix the Senate in order to break democracy
MS Now 2026-02-23 11:00:00
Author: Hayes Brown
Some Senate Republicans are making the case to weaken the filibuster in order to make it harder for millions to vote. ... Read full article
Democratic leaders scrambling to prevent repeat of last year’s rowdy State of the Union
The Hill 2026-02-23 11:00:00
Author: Mike Lillis
Democratic leaders are encouraging their troops to protest President Trump’s State of the Union address this week. How it’s done, however, remains a sensitive topic. A year ago, during the first congressional address of Trump’s second term, Democrats churned … ... Read full article
Republicans eye opening for DHS deal this week as Democrats double down
The Hill 2026-02-23 11:00:00
Author: Al Weaver
Lawmakers return to Capitol Hill this week facing an uphill climb to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as Republicans see an opening after President Trump’s State of the Union address on Tuesday despite few signs that Democrats are willing to com… ... Read full article
Republicans see political gold in Mamdani property tax proposal
The Hill 2026-02-23 11:00:00
Author: Sarah Fortinsky
Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s (D) “last-resort” proposal to raise property taxes in New York City has political observers questioning whether his gambit to get New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) to back a wealth tax could backfire for Democrats ahead of this year’s midt… ... Read full article
U.S.-Born Eileen Gu Proudly Sings Chinese Communist Anthem 'March of the Volunteers'
Breitbart News 2026-02-23 10:46:14
Author: Simon Kent
Eileen Gu, the California-born Olympian who competes for Communist China instead of the land of her birth, claimed the gold medal that had eluded her at the Winter Olympics on Sunday. ... Read full article
House Democrats announce first group of ‘Red to Blue’ candidates
The Hill 2026-02-23 10:30:00
Author: Caroline Vakil
The House Democrats’ campaign arm on Monday named the first group of candidates for its program dedicated to supporting contenders looking to flip key GOP-held districts as the party looks to retake the House majority in November. The Democratic Congressional… ... Read full article
Russia kills four Ukrainians on eve of fourth war anniversary
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-23 10:19:13
Author: Urooba Jamal, News Agencies
EU foreign ministers are meeting in Brussels to discuss a loan for Kyiv and 20th package of sanctions against Russia. ... Read full article
Season 1 of ‘Survivor’ changed TV. And these losing contestants’ lives.
The Washington Post 2026-02-23 10:00:44
Author: Emily Yahr
Season 1 finalists Kelly Wiglesworth and Jenna Lewis and host Jeff Probst had no idea what they were getting into. Fifty seasons later, they look back. ... Read full article
New research suggests some cases of autism could be preventable
The Washington Post 2026-02-23 10:00:40
Author: Ariana Eunjung Cha
Studies say avoiding environmental exposures, especially pre-conception, may help. Influencers are branding the idea “trimester zero,” but the science is in early stages. ... Read full article
Trump’s approval rating with independents hits a new low ahead of the State of the Union
CNN 2026-02-23 10:00:34
Author: Ariel Edwards-Levy, Jennifer Agiesta
When President Donald Trump gives his State of the Union address Tuesday, he will face a public that increasingly questions his priorities and expresses broad doubts about whether his proposed policies are helping the nation, according to a new CNN poll condu… ... Read full article
Chopra had close relationship with Epstein, told him to bring ‘your girls’ on trips, messages show
CNN 2026-02-23 10:00:34
Author: Nicky Robertson, MJ Lee
A CNN review of correspondence between Chopra and Epstein reveals that they shared a far more intimate friendship than was previously known. ... Read full article
As Andrew fell, Queen Elizabeth II held out hope, and Charles and William fumed
The Washington Post 2026-02-23 10:00:28
Author: Karla Adam
As sordid allegations engulfed Prince Andrew, Queen Elizabeth II showed a mother’s love, King Charles III a brother’s fury, and Prince William, a nephew’s dismay. ... Read full article
Democrats have a new secret weapon for the 2026 midterms: Pastors
MS Now 2026-02-23 10:00:00
Author: Kevin Frey
Democrats are increasingly turning to faith leaders to take on the GOP's advantage with religious voters. ... Read full article
This economic idea transfixed Wall Street and Washington. It may be a mirage.
The Washington Post 2026-02-23 10:00:00
Author: Shira Ovide
Massive investment in AI contributed “basically zero” to U.S. economic growth last year, Goldman Sachs has calculated. ... Read full article
Live updates: Monster blizzard 'bomb' paralyzes Northeast in extreme snow, soaring power outages
Fox News 2026-02-23 09:35:33
Author: Mike Rawlins
With Blizzard Warnings covering over 40 million people, major hubs like New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia have shut down as up to two feet of snow buries the I-95 corridor in Blizzard '26. Stay tuned for updates on power outages, mandatory travel bans, … ... Read full article
Live updates: Snowfall intensifies in Northeast as many are under blizzard warnings and travel bans
Associated Press 2026-02-23 09:29:00
Author: Curtis Yee
Millions the northeastern U.S. are stuck at home under road travel bans and blizzard warnings as a fierce winter storm bringing snow, wind and whiteout conditions. ... Read full article
Live updates: Trump says he'll raise tariffs to 15 percent after Supreme Court ruling
Associated Press 2026-02-23 08:05:00
Author: Luena Rodriguez-Feo Vileira, Bernard McGhee
President Donald Trump said Saturday that he wants a global tariff of 15%, up from the 10% he announced after the Supreme Court struck down his sweeping import taxes from 2025. ... Read full article
Team USA Hockey Star Jack Hughes Thanks Troops After Winning Gold
Breitbart News 2026-02-23 06:44:00
Author: Paul Bois
Team USA hockey star Quinn Hughes thanked the troops after winning gold at the Winter Olympics. ... Read full article
Four years into its full-scale war in Ukraine, Russia is feeling the effects
BBC News 2026-02-23 06:37:17.0047995
Author: BBC News
Steve Rosenberg reports on the economic consequences of Russia's war, and how people are coping. ... Read full article
Andrew charged taxpayers for massage when trade envoy, claim ex-civil servants
BBC News 2026-02-23 05:37:24.817759
Author: BBC News
Whistleblower former civil servants claim there was too little scrutiny of Andrew's costs as UK trade envoy. ... Read full article
New York and northeastern US stuck at home under whiteout conditions
Associated Press 2026-02-23 05:04:35
Author: Anthony Izaguirre, Claire Rush, Julie Walker, Adam Geller
Millions of residents in parts of the northeastern U.S. are stuck at home under road travel bans and blizzard warnings as a fierce winter storm bringing heavy snow, strong winds and whiteout conditions has intensified. The National Weather Service says snow o… ... Read full article
What to watch for in Trump's State of the Union address
Associated Press 2026-02-23 05:03:15
Author: Josh Boak, Michelle L. Price
President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address is likely to be a test run of the message that Republicans will give to voters in November’s elections for control of the House and the Senate. Polls show that much of America distrusts how Trump has managed… ... Read full article
Mexico fears more violence after army kills Jalisco cartel's powerful 'El Mencho'
Associated Press 2026-02-23 05:01:14
Author: Megan Janetsky, Fabiola Sánchez
School was canceled in several Mexican states and local and foreign governments alike warned their citizens to stay inside following the army’s killing of the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, “El Mencho,” and the … ... Read full article
Controversy Erupts After Man with Tourette Syndrome Shouts N-Word at Michael B. Jordan, Delroy Lindo During BAFTAs
Breitbart News 2026-02-23 04:01:14
Author: Paul Bois
Controversy exploded online Sunday after a man with Tourette Syndrome shouted the N-word while actors Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo presented during the British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs). ... Read full article
What to know about the killing of Mexican cartel leader 'El Mencho'
Associated Press 2026-02-23 02:48:47
Author: María Verza
The Mexican army killed the country’s most powerful cartel leader and one of the United States’ most wanted fugitives, notching a major victory. The killing of Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes during an attempt to capture him in… ... Read full article
