USAID freeze risks ‘deadly consequences’ as work halts in Gaza, agencies warn

USAID has been a major funder of support for Palestinians in both Gaza and the occupied West Bank. In a November news release, the agency said it had invested over…

A controversial golf outfit and North Korea’s unique tourist attractions: The news quiz

One of basketball’s biggest stars had a big shock, North Korea reopened to tourism with an unusual itinerary, and the Super Bowl’s end zone will look a little different. Test…

The families of L.A. wildfire victims confront the failures that prevented escape

There were other problems with the county’s alert system. Evacuation warnings were accidentally sent to nearly 10 million homes, lawmakers said. Some residents got the wrong warnings. Others got the…

Budweiser, Google and more ads released so far

Super Bowl Sunday is here — and with it comes a barrage of new, glitzy, celebrity-filled ads. Fox, which airs the game, said in November that it had sold out…

How did a German math genius get drawn into a ‘cult’ accused in coast-to-coast killings?

They were determined to have died two days earlier, on New Year’s Eve. The Pennsylvania State Police has said it is believed “not to be a random act of violence.”…

If the Chiefs beat the Eagles, is this the greatest dynasty in NFL history?

It’s finally here: Super Bowl LIX. The Kansas City Chiefs will attempt to become the first team ever to win three straight Super Bowls when they face the Philadelphia Eagles…

First president of Namibia dies aged 95

The first president of independent Namibia, Sam Nujoma, has died at the age of 95 in the capital Windhoek, the country’s current leader has announced. Nujoma led the long fight…

Daily Deals: Super Mario Party Jamboree, Nvidia Shield, Apple AirPods 4, and More

The weekend is officially here, and we’ve rounded up the best deals you can find! Discover the best deals for Saturday, February 8, below: Donkey Kong Country Returns HD for…

Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn and Mercury make for a skywatching spectacle

Venus is typically the easiest to spot in the southwestern sky because it tends to be the brightest. Saturn can be spotted almost directly below Venus, but the ringed planet…

Real Madrid’s Carlo Ancelotti irked by VAR call in Atlético draw

Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Feb 8, 2025, 06:16 PM ET Carlo Ancelotti said “football people don’t understand” penalties like the one awarded to Atlético Madrid in their 1-1 derby draw…