Australian warship transits Taiwan Strait, tracked by China's navy
It is the latest transit of the sensitive waterway by a US ally, which Chinese state-backed media said was tracked and monitored by the nation's military.
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Bad Bunny Pays Tribute to ‘Great Legend’ Willie Colón During Brazil Concert
"From me and Los Sobrinos, we wish Willie Colón rests in peace," Bad Bunny said, referencing his own live band.
Indonesian police probe $1.87 billion money laundering linked to illegal gold mining
The authorities have so far questioned 37 witnesses in the case.
Hochul relaxes NY liquor laws during US-Canada hockey gold medal game
New York is relaxing its liquor laws to allow bars and restaurants in some parts of the state to open early for the U.S. men’s hockey team’s gold medal game against Canada on Sunday. Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) announced Saturday that she directed the State Liquor Authority to
Mayor Mamdani’s spending frenzy will lead NYC into a rapid decline
It’s a big red warning sign that this Mayor Zohran Mamdani is so fundamentally unfit for the job of governing Gotham that Gov. Hochul should remove him from office before he destroys what’s left of the city’s economy.
‘Solar sheep’ help rural Australia go green, one panel at a time
Australia poured billions into solar power, wind turbines and green manufacturing.
Pakistan says it carried out cross-border strikes in Afghanistan
KARACHI, Feb 22 - Pakistan said it carried out cross-border strikes on militant targets inside Afghanistan after blaming a series of recent suicide bombings - including attacks during the holy month of Ramadan - on fighters it said were operating from Afghan territory.
Trump calls for Netflix to fire Susan Rice after she warned corporations for bending 'a knee'
President Trump on Saturday called on Netflix to fire former United Nations Ambassador Susan Rice from its board of directors after she warned about an “accountability agenda” if Democrats regain power in the upcoming elections. “Netflix should fire racist, Trump Deranged Susan
Pakistan launches deadly strikes in Afghanistan
Islamabad said it hit seven sites along the border region targeting Afghanistan-based militant groups.
Dark times under Syria's Assad hit Arab screens for Ramadan
A Syrian prison warden screams at a group of chained, crouching inmates in a harrowing scene from one of several Ramadan television series this year that tackle the era of former ruler Bashar al-Assad. Talking about Syria's prisons and the torture, enforced disappearances and
Willie Colón, trombonist who pioneered salsa music, dies aged 75
His career spanned 60 years and dozens of albums and had been named among the most influential Latino artists of all time.
Willie Colón: 10 Essential Songs From the Salsa Great
The music titan, who made more than 40 albums, died on Saturday. These recordings show how he shaped the genre
The greatest risk of AI in higher education isn't cheating—it's the erosion of learning itself
Public debate about artificial intelligence in higher education has largely orbited a familiar worry: cheating. Will students use chatbots to write essays? Can instructors tell? Should universities ban the tech? Embrace it?
State of Texas: GOP AG hopefuls agree on policy but clash over records in Dallas debate
The four candidates vying for the Republican nomination for Texas Attorney General — State Sen. Mayes Middleton, R-Galveston, State Sen. Joan Huffman, R-Houston, former Assistant U.S. Attorney Aaron Reitz and U.S. Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas — agree on almost everything. However,
Trump Says Netflix Should Fire Board Member Susan Rice “Immediately, or Pay the Consequences”
His comments come after Rice said in a recent interview that those who have "take[n] a knee to Trump, I think they are now starting to realize, ‘Wait a minute, this is not popular. Trump is not popular.'”
Australia PM Albanese rejects immigration cuts as far-right grows
Electoral polls show a surge in support for the country’s hard-right One Nation Party.
Ex-Sony CEO Calls ‘The Interview’ His Biggest Career Mistake, Says Obama Asked Him “What Were You Thinking?” After Cyber Hack
The making of the 2014 film starring Seth Rogen and James Franco resulted in a cyberattack that leaked confidential scripts and personal information.
Donald Trump Demands Netflix ‘Immediately Fire’ Board Member Susan Rice or ‘Pay the Consequences’: ‘She’s Got No Talent or Skills’
Donald Trump took to Truth Social on Saturday to demand that Netflix “immediately” fire former UN ambassador and board member Susan Rice or “pay the consequences.” His comments come as the streaming giant is in the midst of trying to seal a deal to acquire Warner Bros.
How football is helping girls fight against forced marriage
Two sisters in an Indian village talk about how football has changed their lives and helped them push back against child marriage.
Occupy Mars? Or the moon? Get a reality check on Elon Musk's plans
It's an age-old debate in space circles: Should humanity's first city on another world be built on the moon, or on Mars? As recently as last year, SpaceX founder Elon Musk saw missions to the moon as a "distraction." In a post to his X social-media platform, he declared that
Schiff to boycott Trump's State of the Union, speak at alternative event
Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) is joining a growing group of Democrats who plan to boycott President Trump’s State of the Union address next Tuesday in favor of an alternative event, according to progressive media outlet MeidasTouch. The outlet reported that Schiff is set to speak
Mark Ruffalo Questions James Cameron’s Disapproval of Netflix-Warner Bros. Deal, Support of Paramount
"The next question to Mr Cameron should be this… 'Are you also against the monopolization that a Paramount acquisition would create? Or is it just that of Netflix?'" the 'Task' actor wrote on Saturday.
'Tears of joy': US Women's Hockey families reflect on golden journey
MILAN (NEXSTAR) - The U.S. women's hockey team won the Olympic gold medal Thursday in Milan after a comeback effort and an overtime victory. And many had family in the stands taking in the drama. On Thursday, Hilary Knight scored the tying goal to spark the comeback at the end
Trump raises new global tariff to 15% a day after setting it at 10%
US President Donald Trump said on Saturday he will lift the temporary “global” tariff his administration unveiled just a day earlier from 10% to 15%, after the Supreme Court struck down his broader tariff program. The shift requires amending the proclamation and related
From Venezuela to immigration crackdown, Project 2025 provided Trump's roadmap
Just a year into Trump's second term, and about half of Project 2025's policies have been implemented, observers say.
Australia rejects report it is repatriating families of IS militants from Syrian camp
Feb 22 (Reuters) - Australia's centre-left government on Sunday rejected a local media report that said it was working to repatriate Australians in a Syrian camp holding families of suspected Islamic State militants. The 34 women and children were released on Monday from the
Five ways that AI could be reshaping your relationship with money
The financial industry is entering a new era, with AI and new regulations on accessing data transforming how finance works. These changes are giving people more options to manage their money in new ways—taking us closer to totally cashless transactions.
How Much Are Bruce Springsteen Tickets? The Promised Range for ‘The Promised Land’ Is $87-$3,007, With Nearly Row-by-Row Variations In-Between
Another Bruce Springsteen tour on-sale; another bout of elation among those who procured tickets. Along with, of course, another round of debate over how easy it was or wasn’t to get those tickets… and another spate of hysteria about top ticket prices. So how much did they cost
Australia rejects report it is repatriating families of ISIS militants from Syrian camp
PM Anthony Albanese has said his government would not help the group return to Australia.
Alysa Liu Was Destined To Skate To PinkPantheress At The Olympics
Olympic figure skater Alysa Liu has been making history. On Thursday (Feb. 19) the 20-year-old won America's first gold medal in the Winter Olympics' women's free skating event since 2002. And she's got a second gold for the team event. In interviews, she's been expressing
Once mocked for being tacky, this Korean music genre is making a comeback
The traditional South Korean popular music genre is making headlines in the country once again.
Noem swipes at Democrats over DHS shutdown after DC emergency declaration for Potomac spill
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem on Saturday targeted Democratic lawmakers over their continued refusal to back a funding package for the department in an update about the waste cleanup effort in the Potomac River. Earlier Saturday, President Trump
Is teasing playful or harmful? It depends on a number of factors
Picture this: A group of girls are sitting at a table in the lunchroom when a boy walks by. One girl turns to another girl and laughingly says, "Oh, isn't that your boyfriend? You should go kiss him!"
Tomb more than 1,000 years old found in Panama
Archaeologists have discovered a tomb more than a thousand years old in Panama containing human remains alongside gold and ceramic artifacts, the lead researcher told AFP on Friday.
Sunday shows preview: Trump tariff setback looms large ahead of State of Union
The Supreme Court’s ruling this week against President Trump’s tariffs was a major setback for the White House’s economic platform. The Trump administration has made bold promises that these sweeping tariffs would help elevate the U.S.’s standing on the global stage by
JPMorgan admits it shuttered Trump’s accounts following Jan. 6 Capitol riot
The acknowledgment came in a court filing submitted this week in Trump’s lawsuit against the bank and its leader, Jamie Dimon.
Rubén Blades, Rauw Alejandro, More Honor Salsa Giant Willie Colón: ‘Maestro, Thank You for Your Legacy’
The world is mourning the Nuyorican icon, including his collaborators and those who have been inspired by him
