Woodie King Jr., Impresario of Black Theater, Dies at 88
Woodie King Jr. in 2004 in front of the New Federal Theater in the Henry Street Playhouse building on Manhattan’s Lower East Side.
Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-02-02
Tech billionaires fuel Trump’s $429mn haul ahead of midterm elections
Executives seeking regulatory relief help make lame-duck president a potent political force with record fundraising
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England to face Wales in Sydney in possible pool decider at 2027 RWC
England will face Wales in Sydney in a possible pool-stage decider at the 2027 Rugby World Cup, it was confirmed as the tournament's fixtures were released.
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Elon Musk Rolls His AI Startup Into SpaceX, Creating the World’s Most Valuable Company
By fusing SpaceX and xAI—which acquired X last year—Elon Musk tightens his grip over technologies that shape national security, social media, and artificial intelligence.
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Waymo raises $16B to scale robotaxi fleet internationally
The round, led by Dragoneer Investment Group, DST Global, and Sequoia Capital, now values the autonomous vehicle company at $126 billion.
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SpaceX buys xAI to unite crucial parts of Musk’s empire
Rocket company and AI model builder to combine as billionaire envisions data centres in space
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NASA Astronaut to Answer Questions from Students in Pennsylvania
NASA astronaut Chris Williams will connect with students in Pennsylvania to answer prerecorded science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) questions while aboard the International Spac...
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Ireland to open 2027 RWC against Portugal in Sydney
Ireland will begin their 2027 Rugby World Cup campaign on Monday, 4 October against Portugal in Sydney (07:15 BST).
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Elon Musk’s SpaceX officially acquires Elon Musk’s xAI, with plan to build data centers in space
The merger creates the world's most valuable private company, and paves the way for Musk to try and prove out the usefulness of space-based data centers.
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England face Wales in Sydney showdown at 2027 RWC
England and Wales will face each other in a potential pool decider at the 2027 Men's Rugby World Cup on 16 October in Sydney.
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Two club-record signings - but are Palace papering over the cracks?
Crystal Palace end a horrendous January with a rollercoaster day - but are they just papering over the cracks?
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China is leading the fight against hidden car door handles
The Chinese government issued a new rule that goes into effect January 1, 2027.
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Uhlaender's Winter Olympic hopes end as Cas deny appeal
U.S skeleton racer Katie Uhlaender denied Winter Olympic roster appeal due to date cut-off by CAS.
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John Forté, Hip-Hop Redemption Tale, Dies at 50
John Forté in 2010. His rise in the music industry was swift, but his fall came just as quickly, when he was convicted of acting as a middleman in a scheme to transport $1.4 million worth of liquid...
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Adobe Animate is shutting down as company focuses on AI
Adobe Animate will be discontinued on March 1, 2026, as Adobe shifts its focus to AI.
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France adopts 2026 budget after two no-confidence votes fail
New budget includes a $7.6m military spending increase and aims to cut the deficit to 5 percent by end of 2026.
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'He gets nailed - he's good at that': Meet England's new centre duo
Fraser Dingwall and Tommy Freeman will attempt to bring out the best in each other when they line up in England's midfield against Wales.
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HHS Is Using AI Tools From Palantir to Target ‘DEI’ and ‘Gender Ideology’ in Grants
Since March of 2025, the Department of Health and Human Services has been using tools from Palantir and the startup Credal AI to weed out perceived alignment with “DEI” or “gender ideology.”
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Two Stanford students launch $2M startup accelator for students nationwide
Two Stanford students announced Monday that they have raised $2 million for an accelerator program called Breakthrough Ventures, which seeks to fund the businesses of college students and recent gr...
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Two Stanford students launch $2M startup accelerator for students nationwide
"Breakthrough’s purpose is to fill in the funding and opportunity gap that exists in many of these ecosystems because students have historically lacked access to capital and the networks required t...
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Mandelson could face police inquiry over alleged leak to Epstein
Met police assessing reports of alleged misconduct in public office after government information apparently sharedPeter Mandelson is facing a possible police investigation into his alleged leak of...
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Raducanu wins first match since split from coach
Emma Raducanu records her first win since out-of-sorts Australian Open performance and split from coach Francis Roig.
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UN welcomes reopening of Gaza’s Rafah border with Egypt
Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric says the United Nations welcomes the reopening of Gaza’s Rafah border with Egypt.
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The Tech Elites in the Epstein Files
The Department of Justice has released more than 3 million documents and photos related to Jeffrey Epstein. Here’s who shows up from Big Tech the most often—and what the files reveal.
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BBC reports from Oslo court ahead of rape trial of Crown Princess's son
Norway's royal family has been embroiled in recent scandals, including Crown Princess Mette-Marit links with Epstein.
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Pakistan fans endorse boycott of T20 World Cup match against India
Pakistan says it will boycott its T20 World Cup match against India on Feb 15 in Sri Lanka, risking a points forfeit.
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As EU tightens borders, Spain legalizes 500,000 migrants
Spain will provide a legal pathway for residency for migrants already living in the country.
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Billy Bass Nelson, Original Bassist for Funkadelic, Dies at 75
Billy Bass Nelson, seated at far right, with other members of Funkadelic in 1971.
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Skater cannot perform to Minions music at Olympics
Spanish figure skater Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabate will not be able to perform to his usual music - a Minions mix - at the 2026 Winter Olympics because of a copyright issue.
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How much did the Epstein poison infect Britain? Starmer had better find out, and fast | Gaby Hinsliff
Serious questions need to be asked about Mandelson, Andrew and what the PM knew when. The credibility of UK politics is on the linePeter Mandelson did not want, he wrote disdainfully to the convict...
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Democrats win special elections in Texas. How significant is it for Trump?
US president dismisses Democratic victory in Texas State Senate district he won by 17 points as a 'local' race.
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U.S. and Iranian Officials to Meet as Trump’s Threats Loom
A billboard in Tehran showing Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, reads “We recognize the American president as a criminal.”
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‘Where r u? I miss you’: how vivid new Epstein emails sealed Mandelson’s fate
The latest revelations and reaction to them may mean he has finally encountered a scandal he is unable to outrun It was the evening of 6 May 2010 and months after being released from jail for procu...
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The Guardian view on the Mandelson-Epstein emails: unavoidable questions of misconduct in public office | Editorial
Leaking crisis policy to financiers demands investigation, not evasion. Gordon Brown understands this. Credibility can’t be pursued at the expense of trustFinally, a Labour prime minister has taken...
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What Snowflake’s deal with OpenAI tells us about the enterprise AI race
Snowflake is the latest enterprise to sign multi-year deals with multiple AI companies in what could be a sign to come of a future trend.
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Palace sign Strand Larsen in deal worth up to £48m
Crystal Palace sign striker Jorgen Strand Larsen from Wolves in a club record deal worth up to £48m.
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France adopts budget after premier survives no-confidence vote
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu resorts to special constitutional power in order to tackle deficit
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Crystal Palace sign Strand Larsen for £48m - and Mateta STAYS
Crystal Palace have completed the club-record £48m signing of Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen.
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Aswat becomes first black female jump jockey to win in Britain
Aamilah Aswat has made history by becoming the first female black British jump jockey to win a UK horse race.
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Firefox will soon let you block all of its generative AI features
Starting with Firefox 148 arriving later this month, users will find a new AI controls section within the desktop browser settings.
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The Guardian view on London’s nightlife: how to share city space is best resolved locally | Editorial
The capital’s hospitality industry and cultural sector is vital but ensuring democratic consent is necessary for its expansion – and survivalSir Sadiq Khan’s musical tastes tend toward soft rock an...
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Royal Families of Norway and Britain Face Pressure Over Epstein Files
Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway in 2024, at a Nobel Peace Prize ceremony in Oslo. She said in a statement on Monday that she regretted her contacts with Jeffrey Epstein.
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OpenAI launches new MacOS app for agentic coding
OpenAI has released a new MacOS app for Codex, integrating many of the agentic coding practices that have become popular since Codex launched last year.
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Notepad++ says Chinese government hackers hijacked its software updates for months
The developer of the popular text editor Notepad++ said hackers associated with the Chinese government hijacked its software update mechanism to deliver tainted software to users for months.
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Resident doctors in England vote to continue industrial action for another six months
British Medical Association members back further action as part of long-running row over pay and jobsUK politics live – latest updatesResident doctors in England have voted in favour of continuing...
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'Historic day for women's football' - but was Champions Cup a success?
After Arsenal won the Champions Cup on Sunday, we ponder whether Fifa's new competition has been a success.
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Fact To File wins Irish Gold Cup at Leopardstown
Fact To File wins the Irish Gold Cup at Leopardstown with stablemate Galopin Des Champs settling for third when targeting a fourth successive victory in the race.
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Crown Princess's son arrested for alleged assault before rape trial in Norway
Marius Borg Høiby, who goes on trial on Tuesday, has been remanded in custody for four weeks after new allegations.
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Raducanu wins first match since splitting from coach
Emma Raducanu blasted her way past Belgium's Greet Minnen at the Transylvania Open in her first match since splitting from coach Francis Roig.
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‘They are not manufactured’: how Brit school stars took over the Grammys
Croydon school’s principal says success of Olivia Dean and Lola Young is a ‘brilliant celebration’ of free arts educationAs the Grammy winners took to the stage in Los Angeles on Sunday night, one...
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Sources: Bucks countering trade offers for Giannis
The Bucks have submitted counteroffers to teams aggressively seeking a trade for two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, sources told ESPN.
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Trump says US to cut India tariffs after Modi agrees halt to Russian oil imports
President claims New Delhi will buy more than $500bn of American goods
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NASA’s Orion Spacecraft at Launch Pad
NASA’s Orion spacecraft, which will carry the Artemis II crew around the Moon, sits at the launch pad on Jan. 17, 2026, after rollout. It rests atop the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket. Orion can...
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17 more ex-NC State athletes join abuse lawsuit
Seventeen more former student-athletes have joined a lawsuit alleging "sexual abuse, sexual harassment, and sexual exploitation" by NC State's former sports medicine director, Robert Murphy. The cu...
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Gordon Brown asks top civil servant to investigate Mandelson ‘leak to Epstein’
Ex-PM asks cabinet secretary to investigate whether Mandelson shared market-sensitive informationUK politics live – latest updatesThe former prime minister Gordon Brown has asked the cabinet secret...
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Italian biathlete fails doping test before Olympics
Hosts Italy face embarassment days before the start of the Winter Olympics as biathlete Rebecca Passler tests positive for banned substances.
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NASA to Discuss Early Results of Artemis II Wet Dress Rehearsal
Following a fueling test of NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket at the launch pad for the Artemis II Moon mission, leaders will discuss initial results during a news conference at 12 p.m. EST o...
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Trump and Petro clash over how best to uproot Colombia’s cocaine crops
As Gustavo Petro prepares to face Donald Trump in Washington, Colombia’s anti-drug strategy is under intense scrutiny.
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Roman Polanski rape scandal movie to follow perspective of 13-year-old victim
The Girl, based on Samantha Geimer’s memoir, will revisit ‘one of Hollywood’s most notorious scandals through the eyes of the person most misrepresented by it’A new movie will explore the notorious...
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Resident doctors vote in favour of more strike action
Members of the British Medical Association have backed more walkouts in the dispute over pay and jobs in England.
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Israeli strikes hit two more south Lebanon villages amid ‘ceasefire’
Israeli strikes destroyed buildings in southern Lebanon in the latest attacks to occur amid a so-called “ceasefire.”
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Hoffenheim's Geiger eyes 'new beginning' with Aberdeen
Aberdeen sign Dennis Geiger on loan, with the German midfielder relishing "the chance for a restart, a new beginning" after being sidelined by Hoffenheim this season.
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What Jared Kushner's 'New Gaza' plan includes, and what it leaves out
President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner laid out a plan for a "New Gaza." A close look suggests it makes room for fewer Palestinians and less housing.
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US-Iran talks expected in coming days, diplomats say
Regional powers brokering meeting in bid to avert new conflict in Middle East
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Wales boss Bellamy won't push Ramsey on his future
Craig Bellamy says he will not push Aaron Ramsey into making a decision on his future ahead of Wales' World Cup play-off campaign in March.
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Waddle this way! The sign-making genius who kept Britain’s drivers (and ducks) safe
Airports, road signs, animal warnings … Margaret Calvert revolutionised how Britain looked and her brilliantly clear designs are still used today. We meet the font legend and Porsche loverStuffed w...
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EU struggling to diversify critical minerals supply, warns report
European Court of Auditors says bloc’s raw materials policy rests on ‘incomplete foundations’
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Fact To File strikes gold for Mullins at Leopardstown
Fact To File rediscovered his mojo in timely fashion, striding on to glory in the Irish Gold Cup ahead of stablemate Fact To File.
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Ring brings its ‘Search Party’ feature for finding lost dogs to non-Ring camera owners
Ring's Search Party feature for finding lost dogs is now available across the U.S. — even if you don't own a Ring camera.
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The Fall of Sir Douglas Weatherford review – Peter Mullan gives weight to quirky Scottish dramedy
The formidable Mullan delivers a tender performance in Sean Robert Dunn’s first feature, playing a cranky local historian obsessed with his obscure, unscrupulous ancestor Peter Mullan brings his fo...
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Mandelson, Epstein and what Labour knew when – podcast
Peter Mandelson has resigned his Labour party membership after new details of his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein came to light. But why did Labour ever decide to appoint him as US ambassador? Pi...
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Melania debuts at No 29 at the UK box office
Distributors breathe a sigh of relief as the documentary defies the disastrous opening many anticipated to land a screen average of £212 on its first weekend of releaseMelania, Brett Ratner’s autho...
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How Balochistan attacks threaten Pakistan’s promises to China, Trump
Balochistan is at the heart of Pakistan's economic promises to US and China. The attacks are a reminder of the risks.
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Carbon Robotics built an AI model that detects and identifies plants
Carbon Robotics' Large Plant Model will allow farmers to kill new types of weeds without having to retrain the machines.
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Sources: Rozier wins salary dispute with NBA
An arbitrator on Monday ruled in favor of Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier in a salary dispute with the NBA that arose after he was federally indicted in a gambling investigation, sources told ESPN.
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Widely Attended Gatherings (WAGs) Determinations
2026 2026 VABA AAAAM Legislative Reception 2.4.26 Chamber of Commerce Summit 2.2.26 Cheniere Energy at the National Portrait Gallery 1.28.26 Leaders for a Better Louisiana at Adams and Reese 1.28.2...
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Israel’s Rafah border scheme risks Gaza patients’ lives
Israel is “reopening” Gaza's Rafah border crossing but limiting transit to 50 patients daily.
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Transfer window winners and losers: How Man City, ...
This winter transfer window had its share of perplexing player moves. Here are our winners and losers.
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Winter Olympics 2026: All to know about Milan-Cortina Games
Ice hockey, skating, alpine and freestyle skiing, and snowboarding events take centre stage as Olympics return to Italy.
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Scot Prem: Celtic reject Engels bid, Rangers' new Naderi talks, PL duo want Wilson
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Trump says he's closing the Kennedy Center for renovations. We have questions
After President Trump announced plans for a "Complete Rebuilding" of the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., what exactly did he mean, and what does it mean for the arts?
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Arizona tops; Michigan grabs No. 2, AP men's poll
Michigan jumped over UConn to snag the No. 2 spot in the AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll, while Arizona remained the unanimous No. 1.
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Iran’s economy falters as internet shutdown hits people, businesses hard
The state-imposed blackout has disconnected Iranians from the world and choked off businesses.
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Bangladesh court sentences ex-PM Hasina, UK lawmaker niece in graft case
Verdict comes ahead of elections on February 12 with ousted Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League barred from taking part.
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Linq raises $20M to enable AI assistants to live within messaging apps
Linq offers an API that lets companies offer their AI assistants via iMessage, RCS and SMS.
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Balochistan to Bangladesh: Why Pakistan is boycotting India World Cup match
Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has blamed India for recent attacks in Balochistan.
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Siddiq given second Bangladesh jail sentence as Labour criticises process
The former minister and Labour MP has been sentenced to four years in prison for corruption charges by a court in Bangladesh, in a process Labour says it cannot recognise.
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AP Top 25 poll reaction: Arizona unanimous No. 1, ...
The latest Top 25 poll is out, with a new top five. What's next for the ranked teams?
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Countries Have Long Tested Their Own Athletes for Doping. That Could Soon Change.
Zhang Yufei, center, at the meet where she tested positive for a banned substance in January 2021. Months later, she won four medals, including two golds, at the Tokyo Olympics.
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Former Sussex seamer and CEO Pigott dies aged 67
Former Sussex seam bowler and CEO Tony Pigott, who played one Test for England against New Zealand, dies aged 67.
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One Hyde Park residents win legal battle over £35mn in building defects
Claimants hail ‘a decisive victory’ over corrosion and other faults at exclusive development
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Politics behind Pakistan’s boycott of India T20 World Cup game, experts say
Ex-players and politicians criticise the politicisation of cricket and urge the ICC to step in and mend ties.
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‘I was on stage and she started kicking!’: Lucie Jones on Les Mis, performing pregnant and defying gravity at Glastonbury
After playing Elphaba in Wicked, packing out a tent at Worthy Farm and returning to Les Misérables, the star is headlining the Palladium with songs that sum up her lifeCongratulations on your pregn...
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How the depth of Peter Mandelson’s links to Jeffrey Epstein came to light
Here are details that have emerged about the ex-minister’s relationship with the convicted child sex offenderUK politics live – latest updatesPeter Mandelson has resigned from the Labour party over...
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Iron Lung review – YouTuber Markiplier crash lands with big-screen sci-fi horror
Online gaming legend Mark Fischbach writes, directs and stars in this feature about a convict on a vague intergalactic mission – but his barebones production has nothing to showWilliam Goldman’s ol...
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Race to contain suspected bird flu outbreak among Thames Valley swans
Volunteer workers say increasing case numbers and dozens of dead birds raise fears spread is wider than recordedMembers of the public and charity volunteers are working to contain a suspected outbr...
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Is Trump winning or losing his war on offshore wind power?
The US president tried to kill offshore wind projects – now four are back under constructionConstruction has resumed on four offshore wind mega-projects after they survived a near fatal attack by D...
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Weather tracker: Cyclone Fytia in Madagascar kills several people and floods homes
Island’s first tropical storm of season may bring 150mm of rain – meanwhile, eastern Europe freezes with possible night-time lows of -30CAt least three people have died and nearly 30,000 people hav...
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Norway’s elite engulfed by Epstein scandal
Crown princess and a former prime minister are among those mentioned in new files released on Friday
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‘Regavim’: Israel’s new Rafah border site carries coded annexation message
Israel brands Gaza crossing with Egypt ‘Regavim’ and ‘Nekez’, terms analysts say signal a land grab and dehumanisation.
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AP Top 25 poll reaction: LSU moves into top five
The new women's AP Top 25 poll is out. The bottom half of the top 10 got reshuffled.
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Bangladesh election: What’s at stake for India, China, Pakistan?
The South Asian nation heads to the polls on February 12, almost two years after the 2024 student-led uprising.
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Requiem for a film-maker: Darren Aronofsky’s AI revolutionary war series is a horror
The once-lauded director of Black Swan and The Wrestler has drowned himself in AI slop with an embarrassing new online seriesIf you happen to find yourself stumbling through Time magazine’s YouTube...
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Australian woman dies after becoming snagged in ski lift in Japan
The 22-year-old became caught in a chairlift and was suspended in midair before having a heart attack, officials say.
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Erfan Soltani, Iranian Protester Who Reportedly Faced a Death Sentence, Is Released on Bail
Mr. Soltani, 26, was arrested last month as Iran brutally repressed anti-government demonstrations.
nytimes.com
N.Y. Republican met with jeers over ICE tactics during town hall in swing district
Discontent over ICE enforcement tactics is spilling out into races across the country, including competitive congressional districts held by Republicans, like Rep. Mike Lawler of New York.
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Disabled children’s legal rights are ‘red lines’ in Send overhaul, ministers warned
Exclusive: Charities and experts fear changes to special needs education in England may weaken legal protectionsUK politics live – latest updatesMinisters have been warned that any dilution of lega...
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Welsh rider Finucane sets new world sprint record
Emma Finucane set a new world record for the women's flying 200m time-trial at the 2026 UEC Track Elite European Championships in Turkey.
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Is tyre pollution causing mass deaths in vulnerable salmon populations?
A US judge will decide if, as research suggests, a chemical tyre additive is harming endangered fish speciesLast week, a district judge in San Francisco, California, presided over a three-day trial...
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ICE agent says they ‘don’t need a warrant’ to arrest people
ICE agent says they ‘don’t need a warrant’ to arrest people
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'Excuses before you even started' - Wolff hits back at rivals in engine row
Toto Wolff has criticised rival engine manufacturers for pointing the finger at the legality of the Silver Arrows' new engine, telling them to instead "just get your s*** together" ahead of the 202...
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Bracketology watch guide: The gap between the 1-se...
Monday is a night for chipping away at the resume (Kansas, Texas Tech, UNC), with a couple AQs on the line.
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Record-breaking Buttler has no plans to end England career soon
Jos Buttler is determined to prolong his England career after the "surreal" feeling of becoming the country's most-capped player across the formats.
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Scientists discover protein that could heal leaky gut and ease depression
Chronic stress can damage the gut’s protective lining, triggering inflammation that may worsen depression. New research shows that stress lowers levels of a protein called Reelin, which plays a key...
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'Rude, they gave me silver!' - Zoe Atkin on AI's Olympic prediction
Team GB's halfpipe freestyle skiing world champion Zoe Atkin puts AI's predictions to the test ahead of her second Olympic games at Milano Cortina 2026.
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Six Nations preview & BBC pundit predictions
Your guide to the health of each side heading into this year's Six Nations - and what our BBC pundits predict will happen.
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In Zimbabwe, millions choose funeral insurance over pricey medical cover
More Zimbabweans are preparing for death than survival as funeral policies are more popular than health insurance.
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Sources: Ronaldo dispute with PIF behind absence
Cristiano Ronaldo will miss Al Nassr's Saudi Pro League match with Al Riyadh as he is unhappy with PIF's (Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund) lack of transfer activity at the club compared to oth...
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Saints to play in NFL's first Paris game in 2026
The NFL will play a regular-season game in Paris for the first time in 2026, and the Saints were announced as one of the teams playing in the contest.
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Japan deep-sea hunt finds rare earths as it seeks to cut reliance on China
Tokyo proclaims Pacific Ocean mission world’s first attempt to tap rare earths at such a depth.
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Anti-ICE protests, brilliance by Bieber and the Dalai Lama’s first win: the 10 biggest moments at the 2026 Grammys
From the Cure winning their first Grammys to a posthumous award for Chick Corea, it was a night of heartening wins and robust politics• Grammy awards 2026: list of winnersThere are arguments to be...
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Hold on to Her review – horrific death of a two-year-old puts immigration crackdown in spotlight
Robin Vanbiesen’s documentary uses the killing of Mawda Shawri in Belgium as the starting point to explore the dehumanising machinery of border policyHere is an insightful but perhaps over oblique...
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5 Movies You Must Watch Before the 2026 Winter Olympics
Want to get warmed up to watch a bunch of cold competition? Here are five films you should watch right now, from I, Tonya to Cool Runnings.
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Your Complete Guide to the 2026 Winter Olympics
From medals to mascots, schedules to slopes—here’s everything you need to know to be ready for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games.
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ICE and Qatari Security Forces at the Winter Olympics Put Italians on Edge
The influx of security personnel from around the world is sparking concern among Italians ahead of the Milano Cortina Olympic Games.
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Boycotts and bust-ups: All you need to know ahead of T20 World Cup
The 2026 T20 World Cup has been filled with drama - and the tournament hasn't even started yet.
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'Really special' Wu will be number one - O'Sullivan
Seven-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan believes that the "really special" Wu Yize will become the world number one within three years.
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What do the Epstein files reveal about Mandelson’s finances?
Former UK ambassador to US claims he has ‘no record or recollection’ of payments
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Bencic & Svitolina make history with top-10 places
Belinda Bencic and Elina Svitolina become the first mothers to be ranked inside the world's top 10 at the same time.
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Hundreds of new species found in a hidden world beneath the Pacific
As demand for critical metals grows, scientists have taken a rare, close look at life on the deep Pacific seabed where mining may soon begin. Over five years and 160 days at sea, researchers docume...
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Rose sets tournament record in Torrey Pines win - highlights
England's Justin Rose clinched a dominant win at the Farmers Insurance Open in a new tournament record score. He signed for a two-under-par 70 to finish seven clear of the field on 23 under and cla...
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Most of Great Britain’s major rail operators are back in public hands – is it working?
Explore the Guardian’s tracker to see which operators are nationalised and if services are improving under public ownershipThe majority of Great Britain’s major rail operators are now in public own...
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In Gaza, my sister and nieces were my life. Israel killed them
Samia Alatrash recalls life before the war with her sister Samar and her two girls, and the night she lost her family.
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Co-writer of Oscar-nominated film It Was Just an Accident arrested in Iran
Mehdi Mahmoudian detained after signing statement condemning Iran’s supreme leader for recent bloodshedA co-writer of Oscar-nominated film It Was Just an Accident has been arrested in Teheran just...
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Poem of the week: The Secret Day by Stella Benson
Writing towards the end of the first world war, the poet, novelist, journalist and suffragist Benson here dreams of a secure peaceThe Secret DayMy yesterday has gone, has gone and left me tired, A...
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‘Endlessly quotable’: why Wayne’s World is my feelgood movie
The latest in our series of writers paying tribute to their most rewatched comfort films is a trip back to 1992 for the unique rock comedyWhen the conversation of the most overrated band in history...
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‘Redline’: Global NGOs working in Gaza defy Israel’s threats after MSF ban
Eight more charities say they will not hand Israel details about their Palestinian staff, fearing for their safety.
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FSU OC Malzahn retires after 35 years in coaching
Florida State offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn announced his retirement on Monday after 35 years spent in coaching -- including stints as the head coach at Arkansas State, Auburn and UCF.
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Mandelson quits Labour as Epstein documents reveal he promised to amend tax on bank bonuses – UK politics live
The peer said he resigned his membership of the party to avoid causing it ‘further embarrassment’Good morning. Peter Mandelson’s career in politics appears to be over. To be fair, journalists have...
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Candidate tough on crime wins Costa Rica presidential election
Laura Fernández won the election outright in the first round amid concern about a rise in organised crime.
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One of Earth’s most abundant lifeforms has a fatal flaw
SAR11 bacteria dominate the world’s oceans by being incredibly efficient, shedding genes to survive in nutrient-poor waters. But that extreme streamlining appears to backfire when conditions change...
sciencedaily.com
Shelter review – super-soldier Jason Statham does the business as he takes on Bill Nighy in action thriller
Ric Roman Waugh’s predictable plot redeemed by fight choreography as Statham faces up to Bill Nighy, and casting of young Hamnet actor Bodhi Rae BreathnachSay what you like about Jason Statham, but...
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Tuskegee hoops coach led off court in handcuffs
Benjy Taylor, the men's basketball coach at Division II Tuskegee University, was escorted off the court in handcuffs after a postgame incident Saturday.
espn.com
Grammy winners 2026: Bad Bunny, Kendrick Lamar and ICE criticism
Here’s a look at the top winners of the night at the Grammy Awards.
aljazeera.com
‘Nothing is sacred to them’: the race to save rare plants as Russian troops advance
With some of Ukraine’s most valuable biodiversity sites and science facilities under occupation, experts at Sofiyivka Park in Uman are struggling to preserve the country’s natural historyIn the bas...
theguardian.com
Seasons review – it’s Ibsen vs Peter Pan in chronicle of actors messing up their lives on and off stage
Polish director-writer Michal Grzybowski’s film has inspired flashes, but mostly eschews humour for a drearier take on the intertwining of stage and lifeThe play’s the thing in this tepid Polish co...
theguardian.com
Music stars target ICE crackdown at Grammy’s ceremony
'ICE out', says Puerto Rican star Bad Bunny, whose upcoming Super Bowl appearance is set to be patrolled by ICE agents.
aljazeera.com
Will Seahawks stop Patriots' record bid? Lowdown on Super Bowl 2026
The New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks will meet on Sunday to decide the NFL champions - here's all you need to know about Super Bowl 60.
bbc.com
Right wing candidate Fernandez declares victory in Costa Rica
Costa Rica’s right wing ruling party candidate Laura Fernandez has declared victory in the presidential election.
aljazeera.com
How much do you know about this year's Super Bowl?
The New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks will compete for the Super Bowl title on 8 February (23:30 GMT).
bbc.com
Grammy winners speak out against ICE
Grammy winners including Billie Eilish and Bad Bunny used their acceptance speeches to condemn ICE operations in the US.
aljazeera.com
UK house prices record modest rebound after December dip
Rise comes after slight fall at end of last year amid uncertainty around potential Budget changes to property taxes
ft.com
‘Yes, they would execute a child’: the film about a girl who has to bake a birthday cake for Saddam Hussein
Warm, funny and heartbreaking, The President’s Cake tells the story of a brutal ruler and a girl forced to make him a present in a time of sanctions-induced hardship. Its Iraqi director Hasan Hadi...
theguardian.com
These AI notetaking devices can help you record and transcribe your meetings
These physical notetakers transcribe audio and give users summaries and action items of meetings using AI. Some even offer live translation.
techcrunch.com
Premier League Darts is back! Key info ahead of night one in Newcastle
Premier League Darts is back for a new season on Thursday, live on Sky Sports, with Newcastle hosting the opening night of the 2026 schedule.
skysports.com
Scientists are hunting for a forbidden antimatter transformation
MACE is a next-generation experiment designed to catch muonium transforming into its antimatter twin, a process that would rewrite the rules of particle physics. The last search for this effect end...
sciencedaily.com
James a surprise selection for NBA All-Star game
LeBron James is selected for a record-extending 22nd consecutive NBA All-Star game as he is named in the Western Conference reserves.
bbc.com
Workers Party of Britain not contesting by-election
The party, led by George Galloway, says it will not choose a candidate for the Gorton and Denton seat.
bbc.com
John Lithgow says he finds JK Rowling’s stance on trans rights ‘ironic and inexplicable’
Actor says he has struggled with the backlash to his decision to play Albus Dumbledore in the new Harry Potter show, and says books are about ‘kindness versus cruelty’John Lithgow has called JK Row...
theguardian.com
In war-torn Ukraine, showing sympathy for Palestine is no longer a taboo
With Washington’s stance on Ukraine shifting, debates in Kyiv over Gaza continue to gain momentum.
aljazeera.com
We pitched six Giannis trades to our resident GM -...
The Warriors, Knicks, Heat and Wolves are reportedly serious about a Giannis trade. Here's what it could take.
espn.com
The Luka trade, one year later: What the Mavs, Lak...
Our NBA insiders answer the biggest questions for the Lakers, Mavericks and the NBA one year after the shocking Luka Doncic trade.
espn.com
Knicks beat Lakers; spoil LeBron James’s 32nd game at Madison Square Garden
NY Knicks record 112-100 win over the LA Lakers, while reigning champions OKC beat the Denver Nuggets 121-111.
aljazeera.com
Rebel English Academy by Mohammed Hanif review – a sure-fire Booker contender
This funny and subversive novel reckons with life under martial law in late-70s PakistanMohammed Hanif’s novels address the more troubling aspects of Pakistani history and politics with unhinged, n...
theguardian.com
‘Pure apocalypse’: a photographer’s journey through the Pantanal wildfires
Ahead of a major exhibition in London documenting the South American wetland as it faces unprecedented threat, Lalo de Almeida recounts the stories behind his award-winning images Lalo de Almeida i...
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Birdwatching with Sean Bean: best podcasts of the week
From Lord of Winterfell to lover of ornithology, the actor reveals his lifelong love of birding as host of a hugely listenable RSPB podcast. Plus, a gripping investigation into the policeOn the fac...
theguardian.com
Do You Love Me review – exhilarating documentary is ode to the collective courage of Lebanese people
In this freewheeling film Lana Daher draws from more than 20,000 hours of archival footage to channel the resilient spirit of BeirutAs freewheeling as a travelogue, Lana Daher’s mercurial documenta...
theguardian.com
Quiz: Name the record transfer for every letter of the alphabet
When it comes to transfer windows, it's not all about the numbers - the letters are important too!
bbc.com
Pele, borrowed kits and Euro glory: the FAW at 150
BBC Sport Wales looks at key moments in the history of the world third oldest football association, formed in Wrexham on 2 February, 1876.
bbc.com
‘People could hear me at last’: how an Italian singer lost her voice – and found it again by screaming
After being intubated while she was in a coma, Stefania Pedretti – one half of cult noise duo OvO – woke to find she could no longer speak let alone sing. But doctors recommended an unusual treatme...
theguardian.com
Hamilton declares new-style F1 cars 'more enjoyable' to drive
Lewis Hamilton said he was finding F1's new-style 2026 cars "more fun" to drive after an encouraging start to pre-season for Ferrari at the Barcelona shakedown.
skysports.com
Country diary: A dramatic day in the grip of Storm Chandra | Sara Hudston
Bridport, Dorset: Paths became streams and new islands appeared as the River Brit burst its banksWe were warned that rain was coming – and so it did, barrelling down all night, falling through the...
theguardian.com
Pakistani forces kill 145 fighters in Balochistan after deadly attacks
Manhunt under way in southwestern province after attacks by separatist group killed dozens, including 31 civilians.
aljazeera.com
Parents, porn sets and Bob’s Big Boy combos: how Larry Sultan photographed American domestic life
He shot 100 kitschly decorated homes rented out for porn shoots – and spent nine years on a project about his mum and dad. Has any photographer better captured everyday America?A psychiatric review...
theguardian.com
BoE expected to hold rates amid conflicting signals on UK economy
Bank balances weakening jobs market against firmer growth
ft.com
The dilemmas for the UK created by a rupturing world
New priorities are needed to succeed amid unreliable and competing great powers
ft.com
Europe’s oil majors prepare to cut billions in shareholder payouts
Shell, BP and peers widely expected to rein in buybacks to protect balance sheets in face of lower oil prices
ft.com
End of an era: half-century of nuclear arms control comes to a close
New Start treaty, which expires this week, capped the number of missiles and warheads in US and Russian arsenals
ft.com
Squeezed Between Trump and China, India Looks for Faraway Friendships
Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India, center, met with Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission, and António Costa, the president of the European Council, in New Delhi in Jan...
nytimes.com
With an ACA fix uncertain in the Senate, Republicans replay old health care fights
Things are looking bleak for a fix in Congress for ACA premiums that doubled, on average, this month. And Republicans are making arguments against the law that haven't worked in years past.
npr.org
Bad Bunny and Kendrick Lamar win big in Grammys ceremony filled with anti-ICE sentiment
Musicians delivered impassioned speeches during a star-packed night that saw Lamar become the most awarded rapper of all timeBad Bunny and Kendrick Lamar took home major Grammy awards during a nig...
theguardian.com
New York Republican met with jeers during town hall in hotly contested district
Republican Rep. Mike Lawler of New York held his first town hall of the year Sunday, but he was faced by jeers, insults and questions about the recent events in Minneapolis and ICE tactics.
npr.org
After Democrat flips seat in deep red district, Texas Republicans sound the alarm
In Texas, a state Senate election over the weekend has unnerved Republicans around the country after a Democrat in a deeply red district easily defeated the Republican candidate.
npr.org
Former director of National Intelligence talks about election interference concerns
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard was seen at the Georgia election office raided by the FBI. Dennis Blair, who also served in the role, shares whether he found her presence concerning.
npr.org
Four astronauts enter quarantine as NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 launch nears
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 team has entered a carefully controlled two-week quarantine as the countdown begins for their journey to the International Space Station. The four astronauts—representing NASA...
sciencedaily.com
Pele, borrowed kits and Euro glory: the FAW at 150
BBC Sport Wales looks at key moments in the history of the world third oldest football association, formed in Wrexham on 2 February, 1876.
co.ukundefined
China executes four more Myanmar mafia members
China has executed four members of the Bai family mafia, which ran scam centres in Myanmar, state media report.
bbc.com
Robots descend into lava tubes to prepare for future Moon bases
Hidden lava tunnels on the Moon and Mars could one day shelter human explorers, offering natural protection from radiation and space debris. A European research team has unveiled a bold new mission...
sciencedaily.com
Laura Fernandez leads early results in Costa Rica’s presidential election
Laura Fernandez of the governing PPSO party leads presidential race with 53.01 percent of the vote, early results show.
aljazeera.com
Trump to close Kennedy Center for renovations amid backlash from performers
US president says the arts complex will close for two years for reconstruction starting in July.
aljazeera.com
Sources: WNBA, union meeting could be 'pivotal'
The WNBA and WNBPA will meet Monday morning in New York, sources close to the process told ESPN, a meeting many believe could be "pivotal" in whether a new collective bargaining agreement is reache...
espn.com
Copy of Copy of Copy of LIVE Transfer deadline day updates: Liverpool to l...
The winter transfer window will close at 7 p.m. GMT / 2 p.m. ET, and teams are still looking to do some deals before the deadline. Catch up on everything from around Europe.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,439
These are the key developments from day 1,439 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
aljazeera.com
Trump to shut Kennedy Center for two years of renovations
Remodelling of top performing arts facility is latest attempt by US president to put his stamp on Washington
ft.com
Rosé and Bruno Mars kick off Grammy Awards
The ceremony is underway, with Bad Bunny, Lady Gaga and Kendrick Lamar among the main nominees.
bbc.com
India's snakebite crisis is killing tens of thousands every year
A new report has found that 99% of healthcare workers in India face challenges administering antivenom.
bbc.com
Stars hit red carpet at Grammy Awards show
A collection of some of the best looks from Sunday's awards in Los Angeles.
bbc.com
James Sallis, 81, Dies; Novelist Whose ‘Drive’ Became a Hit Movie
The crime novelist James Sallis in 2013. One critic said of him that he “writes in the tradition of Raymond Chandler, albeit via Albert Camus.”
nytimes.com
Starbucks bets on robots to brew a turnaround in customers
Chief executive Brian Niccol explains why he thinks AI will help the coffee giant regain its buzz.
bbc.com
Moves to look out for on transfer deadline day
Sami Mokbel, Danny Murphy, Troy Deeney and Mark Chapman discuss which transfers could impact Premier League clubs on Monday's transfer deadline day.
bbc.com
American Psycho review – yuppies making a killing offers a chilling origin story for our corrupt times
Almeida theatre, LondonIn a bloody, brilliant, full circle Rupert Goold bows out as artistic director of the Almeida with a timely revival of the musical he first staged here in 2013The term “yuppi...
theguardian.com
Peace Through Leverage in Gaza
How to limit Hamas’s influence and ensure Israel’s compliance.
foreignaffairs.com
Xi the Destroyer
The latest military purge signals China’s leader is entering a new era.