Thursday, March 5th
⏳ THE SPEED READ
🚨NATION
Congress declines to halt Iran war (POLITICO)
Republican leaders call on Rep. Tony Gonzales to end his re-election campaign (NBC)
RFK Jr. pushes medical schools to teach more about nutrition (NBC)
Obama endorses Virginia redistricting push with early voting set to begin (CNN)
Sprawling investigation finds decades of sexual abuse among Catholic priests in Rhode Island (AP)
🌎 AROUND THE WORLD
Ecuador declares Cuba’s ambassador ‘persona non grata,’ orders mission to leave the country (AP)
Nepal: voting closes in election pitting old guard against powerful youth movement (GUARDIAN)
Global order is ‘breaking down’, Canadian PM Mark Carney tells Australian parliament (BBC)
Trump calls on Kurds to aid U.S. effort in Iran, offers support (WASHINGTON POST)
📱BUSINESS, SCIENCE & TECH
Think AI can do your taxes? Chatbots got refunds wrong by $2,000 on average (MO NEWS)
Fears mount at CBS News and CNN over merger, consolidation (LOS ANGELES TIMES)
GLP-1s could help curb substance use disorders, from alcohol to opioids, study suggests (NBC)
Measles is not the only disease on the rise. Mumps also may be making a comeback (CNN)
🎬 SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Britney Spears arrested in California for alleged DUI (MO NEWS)
Savannah Guthrie returns to ‘Today’ show studio for first time since mother went missing (FOX)
Timothée Chalamet kicks off Asia tour as ‘Marty Supreme’ hits $172 million globally, eyes $200 million milestone (VARIETY)
Former NASCAR champion Kyle Busch settles $8.5M lawsuit against life insurance company (AP)
Wednesday, March 4th
⏳ THE SPEED READ
🚨NATION
House Oversight panel votes to subpoena AG Pam Bondi in Epstein probe (CNN)
Top Democrat questions DHS Sec. Noem on calling Alex Pretti, Renee Good ‘domestic terrorists’ (MO NEWS)
Tim Walz accuses the Trump administration of singling out Minnesota amid fraud allegations, immigration crackdown (POLITICO)
Commerce Sec. Lutnick volunteers to testify on Epstein ties (AXIOS)
Defense tech companies are dropping Claude after Pentagon’s Anthropic blacklist (CNBC)
🌎 AROUND THE WORLD
US military launches operation in Ecuador to combat drug trafficking (GUARDIAN)
‘No to war’: Spain PM hits back at Trump threat to cut trade over air base dispute (CNBC)
Husband of British MP among 3 arrested on suspicion of spying for China (NBC)
Nepalis are set to vote in the first election after protests ousted the previous government (AP)
China is about to show the world its plan to win the future (CNN)
📱BUSINESS, SCIENCE & TECH
Private sector added 63,000 jobs in February, above expectations, ADP says (FOX BUSINESS)
Coinbase leads crypto stocks higher after Trump signals support for digital asset market structure bill (CNBC)
Elon Musk takes stand in Twitter shareholder trial accusing him of deflating stock before purchase (AP)
Apple announces its cheapest-ever new MacBook (CNN)
A suite of government hacking tools targeting iPhones is now being used by cybercriminals (TECHCRUNCH)
🎬 SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Deckhand on ‘Deadliest Catch’ boat falls overboard and dies while fishing in Alaskan waters (NBC)
Christian Bale weighs in on “bold choice” to make a new ‘American Psycho’: “All the best to ‘em” (HOLLYWOOD REPORTER)
Atlanta Braves’ Jurickson Profar suspended for 2026 season following second positive drug test (AP)
The 2026 World Cup faces big challenges with only 100 days to go (NPR)
Tuesday, March 3rd
⏳ THE SPEED READ
🚨NATION
Father of Georgia school shooter found guilty of murder and manslaughter (CNN)
In quick reverse, DOJ seeks to continue Trump’s battle with law firms (NBC)
GOP Senator Tillis threatens to block nominations until Noem responds to ICE queries (AXIOS)
White House faces thousands of lawsuits as it tries to slow-walk tariff refunds (POLITICO)
🌎 AROUND THE WORLD
Beijing braces for economic impact as Iran war threatens Chinese oil: “A manmade crisis” (CBS)
Pakistan says its forces killed 67 Afghan troops in cross-border clashes. Kabul rejects the claim (AP)
Airlines in Middle East rule out services resuming before Thursday (GUARDIAN)
Slain cartel leader ‘El Mencho’ buried in a golden casket (CNN)
📱BUSINESS, SCIENCE & TECH
OpenAI amends Pentagon deal as Sam Altman admits it looks ‘sloppy’ (GUARDIAN)
Banking, payments services disrupted after Amazon UAE data centers hit in drone strikes (CNBC)
Musk, xAI tout newest Grok update as only ‘non-woke’ platform: ‘Doesn’t equivocate’‘ (FOX)
ChatGPT Health ‘under-triaged’ half of medical emergencies in a new study (NBC)
🎬 SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Paramount’s $110 Billion Warner Bros. Deal Backed by Arab Sovereign Funds Raises Soft Power Concerns (VARIETY)
NBA player Luke Kornet calls on Atlanta Hawks to cancel promotion with Magic City adult entertainment club (AP)
‘Game of Thrones’ movie officially in the works at Warner Bros. (HOLLYWOOD REPORTER)
USA’s Hilary Knight says she played with torn MCL at Olympics (ESPN)
Monday, March 2nd
⏳ THE SPEED READ
🚨NATION
Two transgender men sue Kansas over ‘dehumanizing’ driver’s license law (GUARDIAN)
Democrats tee up legislative response to Pentagon AI fight (AXIOS)
Supreme Court signals it will back marijuana user who was charged with owning a gun (CNN)
Woman and dog killed, 3 others stabbed in road rage incident on D.C. beltway; suspect dead (CBS)
🌎 AROUND THE WORLD
Thousands of flights cancelled as world faces worst travel chaos since Covid crisis (GUARDIAN)
Macron says France will allow temporary deployment of nuclear-armed jets to European allies (AP)
Afghan Taliban reportedly target Pakistani jets over Kabul (DW)
María Corina Machado says she will return to Venezuela in coming weeks (POLITICO)
📱BUSINESS, SCIENCE & TECH
Prediction market trader ‘Magamyman’ made $553,000 on death of Iran’s supreme leader (NPR)
New study reveals serious ethical risks to using ChatGPT as a therapist (SCIENCE DAILY)
Nvidia to invest $4 billion into photonics companies Coherent and Lumentum (CNBC)
Apple announces the iPhone 17E (THE VERGE)
🎬 SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT
HBO Max and Paramount+ will combine after WBD merger (CNN) while investors still aren’t all sold on deal (AXIOS)
Tyler Reddick wins first 3 races of season, making NASCAR history (ESPN)
Mideast clashes breach Olympic truce as athletes gather for Winter Paralympic Games (NPR)
Connor Storrie honors women’s USA hockey team after Olympics controversy in ‘SNL’ monologue (VARIETY)
Friday, February 27th
⏳ THE SPEED READ
🚨NATION
Bill Clinton says he ‘did nothing wrong’ with Epstein as he faces grilling over their relationship (AP)
Trump suggests “friendly” takeover of Cuba (MO NEWS)
Texas airspace closed after military reportedly downs US drone by accident (GUARDIAN)
Scouting America to end DEI efforts in deal with Pentagon (USA TODAY)
Trump’s ballroom project can continue for now, court says (NPR)
🌎 AROUND THE WORLD
Left-wing plumber helps Greens sink ruling Labour and far-right in surprise U.K. election win (NBC)
Pakistan defense minister says country is in ‘open war’ with Afghanistan after latest strikes (PBS)
Ghana says at least 55 of its people killed after Russia ‘lured’ them to fight Ukraine (GUARDIAN)
IMF approves $8B loan to Ukraine despite EU clash with Hungary (POLITICO)
📱BUSINESS, SCIENCE & TECH
Trump bans AI firm over explosive Pentagon Showdown (MO NEWS)
Fintech company Block lays off 4,000 of its 10,000 staff, citing gains from AI (AP)
Wholesale inflation was hotter than expected in January as tariffs threaten to push up prices for consumers (CNN)
Target to remove synthetic color from cereals by May end (CNBC)
State Farm announces $5 billion dividend, possible $100 rebate checks (USA TODAY)
🎬 SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT
U.S. hockey player Brady Tkachuk slams White House TikTok as ‘clearly fake’ after anti-Canada slur (NBC)
California Attorney General plants flag on Paramount-Warner Bros. merger: “not a done deal” (HOLLYWOOD REPORTER)
Pink denies reports that she is separated from husband Carey Hart: ‘Not true’ (ABC)
Bobby J. Brown, The Wire and Law & Order: SVU actor, dies of smoke inhalation after reported fire (CBS)
Thursday, February 26th
⏳ THE SPEED READ
🚨NATION
“Nearly blind” refugee found dead in Buffalo after Border Patrol release, mayor says (CBS)
Florida lawmakers intensify calls for Cuba regime change after deadly speedboat confrontation (POLITICO)
Mamdani makes unannounced trip to meet Trump in Washington (GUARDIAN), brings mock newspaper to try to win him over (MO NEWS)
Trump administration officials in court to defend prosecution against Kilmar Abrego Garcia as case sits on shaky ground (CNN)
NYPD arrests social media influencer in Washington Square Park snowball fight (GOTHAMIST)
🌎 AROUND THE WORLD
U.S.-Iran nuclear talks were “positive,” senior U.S. official says (AXIOS)
Jimmy Lai’s fraud conviction overturned by Hong Kong court in rare legal win for activist (GUARDIAN)
Kenyan police arrest man accused of recruiting fighters for Russia’s war in Ukraine (AP)
Danish PM calls snap election amid Greenland momentum (DW)
Hungary accuses Ukraine of ‘oil blockade,’ deploys soldiers to key energy facilities (CNBC)
📱BUSINESS, SCIENCE & TECH
Paramount Wins Bidding War for Warner Discovery After Netflix Drops Out (WSJ)
Mortgage rate dips below 6% for the first time since 2022 (AXIOS)
Instagram now alerts parents if their teen searches for suicide or self-harm content (TECHCRUNCH)
Google launches Nano Banana 2, updating its viral AI image generator (CNBC)
California seal-watching tours canceled due to bird flu outbreak (THE HILL)
🎬 SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT
“Heated Rivalry” Season 2 is coming “as soon as humanly possible,” says creator Jacob Tierney (CBS)
Singer D4vd is target of investigation in LA over murder of teen found dead in his car (GUARDIAN)
Judge scolds Shia LaBeouf and orders him to rehab after Mardi Gras arrest (AP)
Netflix’s ‘Dynasty: The Murdochs’ trailer reveals the real-life ‘Succession’ fight to control Fox News (HOLLYWOOD REPORTER)
Max Scherzer’s 8-year-old daughter wrote letter to Blue Jays in December asking team to re-sign her dad (YAHOO SPORTS)
Wednesday, February 25th
⏳ THE SPEED READ
🚨NATION
Trump delivers State of the Union address (MO NEWS COVERAGE)
Bill Gates apologizes to staff over Jeffrey Epstein ties (MO NEWS) Larry Summers resigning from Harvard University over Jeffrey Epstein ties (CBS)
Trump trims some tariffs after Supreme Court loss but keeps trade fight alive (FOX)
FBI raids LA Unified School District offices and superintendent’s home (POLITICO)
New York City police investigating after officers were hit with snowballs during a snowball fight (AP)
🌎 AROUND THE WORLD
Congressman demands investigation after Cuba kills 4 on U.S. boat (AXIOS)
Iran accuses Trump of ‘big lies’ ahead of Geneva talks in face of major US military deployment (AP) while India’s Modi addresses Israel’s Parliament (AP)
Pope Leo XIV to make apostolic journeys to Africa, Spain and Monaco (VATICAN NEWS)
Hungary’s Viktor Orbán stakes his re-election on anti-Ukraine message (NBC)
Floods and landslides in Brazil kill at least 30 after record rainfall (GUARDIAN)
📱BUSINESS, SCIENCE & TECH
Trump announces new retirement plan at State of the Union (AXIOS)
Kalshi reveals insider trading case against editor for MrBeast (NPR)
Discord delays age verification rollout after privacy backlash (MASHABLE)
Shrinking sea ice threatens emperor penguin moulting sites (OCEANOGRAPHIC)
🎬 SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Netflix unveils ‘Pride & Prejudice’ series teaser trailer & release window (DEADLINE)
Karoline Leavitt’s White House photo with Team USA hockey stars ignites online fury over MAGA hat (FOX)
Berlin film festival organizers to hold crisis talks amid Gaza rows (GUARDIAN)
Industry renewed for fifth and final season at HBO (VARIETY)
Tuesday, February 24th
⏳ THE SPEED READ
🚨NATION
Utah judge rejects defense’s motion to disqualify prosecutors in the Charlie Kirk killing case (AP)
Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales says he will not resign over disturbing texts her sent to his staffer (MO NEWS)
Postal Service can’t be sued for intentionally not delivering mail, Supreme Court rules in 5-4 split (FOX)
Bodies of nine backcountry skiers killed in Tahoe-area avalanche are recovered, all victims identified (KCRA)
🌎 AROUND THE WORLD
Ukraine remembers its dead as war enters a fifth year (BBC)
Canada confronts OpenAI over unreported warning before deadly rampage (YAHOO)
Australia opens a government-backed inquiry into antisemitism, after December’s mass shooting at a Jewish event at Bondi Beach (NBC)
China restricts exports to Japanese companies to curb ‘remilitarization’ (NIKKEI ASIA)
📱BUSINESS, SCIENCE & TECH
Trump’s new tariffs kick in at 10%, not the 15% he threatened (MS NOW)
Warner Bros. Discovery confirms Paramount sent revised bid, but doesn’t Divulge new terms (VARIETY)
Microplastics found in prostate tumors in small study (NBC)
Israeli student discovers 12th century Crusader sword in Mediterranean Sea (CBS)
🎬 SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT
BAFTA and BBC apologize for racial slur during awards show (AP)
Robert Carradine, Revenge of the Nerds and Lizzie McGuire actor, dies aged 71 (GUARDIAN)
Martin Short’s daughter Katherine dead at 42 (YAHOO)
Ellen Hughes, mom of Jack, Quinn Hughes, addresses viral video of President Trump joking about women’s hockey team (TODAY)
Monday, February 23rd
⏳ THE SPEED READ
🚨NATION
Judge blocks release of special counsel Jack Smith’s report on Trump classified documents case (AP)
Dem AGs plot to thwart Trump midterm election interference (POLITICO)
E.U. hits the brakes on U.S. trade deal after Trump threatens 15% global tariffs (NBC)
US evacuates staff from Lebanon embassy amid tensions with Iran (GUARDIAN) as Trump’s top general warns of Iran strike risks (AXIOS)
🌎 AROUND THE WORLD
EU fails to pass new sanctions targeting Russia due to Hungary’s objection (AP)
France will summon Ambassador Charles Kushner over US comments on activist’s death (POLITICO)
Rob Jetten sworn in as youngest-ever Dutch prime minister (DW)
ICC to hold hearing on charges against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte (NBC)
📱BUSINESS, SCIENCE & TECH
As more Americans embrace anxiety treatment, RFK Jr. derides medications (CBS)
Eli Lilly launches new form of obesity drug Zepbound with a month’s worth of doses in one pen (CNBC)
Paramount expected to raise the price of Warner Bros. Discovery bid (VARIETY)
6 planets will parade across the night sky at the end of February (AP)
🎬 SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT
British film awards interrupted by racist slur from man with Tourette syndrome (CNN)
Nick Reiner pleads not guilty in the killing of his parents Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner (CBS)
Vonn says surgery saved her from amputation after Olympic crash (ESPN)
U.S. boosts gold medal tally at Winter Games, led by athletes from handful of states (NPR)
Friday, February 20th
⏳ THE SPEED READ
🚨NATION
Another winter storm could hit the Northeast this weekend (WEATHER CHANNEL)
Investigation of deadly California avalanche to review whether criminal negligence played a role (AP)
Trump administration plans to take Homan’s Minneapolis immigration playbook nationwide (CNN)
Scientists worry about lasting damage from Potomac sewage spill (NPR)
Trump calls for release of classified files on aliens & UFO (MO NEWS)
🌎 AROUND THE WORLD
Police search former Prince Andrew’s home a day after his arrest over Epstein ties (NPR)
Five NATO allies agree to produce low-cost drones (POLITICO)
Israeli settlers kill 19-year-old Palestinian American, officials and witnesses say (NPR)
📱BUSINESS, SCIENCE & TECH
U.S. economy slowed sharply in the fourth quarter, expanding at a rate of just 1.4% (CNN)
Bath & Body Works starts selling on Amazon as more brands embrace its logistics network (CNBC)
NASA targets March 6 for launch of long-awaited Artemis II moon mission (CBS)
🎬 SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Eric Dane, “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Euphoria” star, dies at age 53 after ALS diagnosis (MO NEWS)
Tributes pour in for actor Dane (NBC)
Illinois lawmakers push back on Chicago Bears’ Indiana stadium plan (AXIOS)
James Cameron contends Netflix acquisition of Warner Bros. would be ‘disastrous’ in letter to lawmaker (VARIETY)
U.S. skier Alex Ferreira wins gold medal in men’s free ski halfpipe to end Olympic career (FOX NEWS)
Thursday, February 19th
⏳ THE SPEED READ
🚨NATION
Poop in the Potomac: White House, Maryland governor spar over historic sewage spill (MO NEWS)
Giant banner of Trump hung at Justice Department HQ (MO NEWS)
Trump administration broadens ICE powers to detain refugees (THE HILL)
Trump calls his Board of Peace ‘most prestigious ever’ despite key allies declining to join (MO NEWS)
Arts Commission approves Trump ballroom plans, despite public comments that were “overwhelmingly in opposition” (CBS)
🌎 AROUND THE WORLD
Sudan atrocities are ‘hallmarks of genocide’, UN says (BBC)
Former South Korean president receives life sentence for imposing martial law in 2024 (AP)
More than 1,000 Kenyans lured to fight for Russia in Ukraine war, report says (GUARDIAN)
Macron begs France to reject political violence after killing of far-right activist (POLITICO)
📱BUSINESS, SCIENCE & TECH
Amazon overtakes Walmart to lead the world in sales (CNN)
OpenAI and Anthropic’s rivalry on display as CEOs avoid holding hands at AI summit (CNBC)
NASA rehearses moon launch again after repairing its rocket (NBC)
Playing Tetris reduces intrusive trauma memories, research finds (EURO NEWS)
🎬 SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Ski Mountaineering makes Winter Olympics debut, crowns 1st winners (TODAY)
‘Toy Story 5’ Trailer debuts: Buzz Lightyear and a balding Woody reunite to rescue kids from electronics (HOLLYWOOD REPORTER)
Bono lambasts ICE, Putin, Netanyahu, and more as U2 release first collection of new songs since 2017 (GUARDIAN)
Tuesday, February 17th
⏳ THE SPEED READ
🚨NATION
No DNA matches on glove found in Nancy Guthrie case, police say (FOX 10)
Tricia McLaughlin, top Homeland Security spokeswoman, leaving her post (CBS)
Democrats send Trump DHS funding counteroffer as agency shutdown grinds on (CNBC)
Two dead after parent opens fire at son’s Rhode Island hockey game (MO NEWS)
🌎 AROUND THE WORLD
Iran says “clearer path ahead” to nuclear deal with U.S. after talks in Geneva under shadow of Trump’s threats (CBS)
U.S. plans to deploy more missile launchers to the Philippines despite China’s opposition (PBS)
Russia threatens to deploy navy to protect vessels from ‘western piracy’ (GUARDIAN)
Gisèle Pelicot’s memoir launches in 22 languages, turning horror into hope for survivors (AP)
Peru’s President José Jerí ousted, marking eighth change in leader in less than a decade (CNN)
📱BUSINESS, SCIENCE & TECH
Netflix grants Warner Bros. Discovery 7-day waiver to reopen deal talks with Paramount Skydance (CNBC)
Hyatt executive chairman steps down over Epstein ties (CNN)
Ford’s new electric truck was inspired by F1, LEGO (NEWSWEEK)
CFTC chief sides with prediction markets over state regulators in a legal battle with big implications (NBC)
🎬 SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Shia LaBeouf arrested in New Orleans after brawl during Mardi Gras (NBC)
Norway’s Atle Lie McGrath loses gold medal in slalom, then loses control of emotions (AP)
The U.S. women’s hockey team is dominating the Olympics, will play for gold against Canada on Thursday (NPR)
Anderson Cooper to leave 60 Minutes amid turmoil at CBS News (GUARDIAN)
Monday, February 16th
⏳ THE SPEED READ
🚨NATION
Trump’s border czar says ‘small’ security force will remain in Minnesota after enforcement drawdown (AP)
Partial government shutdown drags on as DHS funding talks stall (FOX)
Lawmakers want to let Congress block Trump pardons (AXIOS)
California bracing for potential flooding, feet of snow (WEATHER)
🌎 AROUND THE WORLD
Iran meets UN nuclear watchdog in Geneva ahead of a second round of U.S. talks (THE HILL)
Trump says Board of Peace members promise $5 billion for Gaza rebuild (PBS)
U.S. and Hungary sign nuclear cooperation deal as Trump deepens ties with controversial leader Viktor Orbán (CBS)
Kim Jong-un unveils housing for families of North Koreans killed in Ukraine war (GUARDIAN)
📱BUSINESS, SCIENCE & TECH
Hollywood groups condemn ByteDance’s AI video generator, claiming copyright infringement (AP)
Ex-NPR host sues Google, claims it used his voice for AI (THE WRAP)
SpaceX rocket dazzles over Los Angeles on Valentine’s Day (NBC)
A bonobo’s pretend tea party is rewriting what we know about imagination (SCIENCE DAILY)
🎬 SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Actor Robert Duvall of ‘The Godfather’ and ‘Apocalypse Now’ dies at 95 (MO NEWS)
Powered by women, ‘Wuthering Heights’ digs up $34.8 million at the box office for a No. 1 debut (NBC)
Team USA women’s hockey shuts out Sweden, moves to gold medal game at Winter Olympics (FOX)
Top plastic surgeon fuels ‘Penisgate,’ says he injected ski jumper last month (USA TODAY)
Israeli co-creator of ‘Tehran’ found dead in Greece during filming of new season (MO NEWS)
Friday, February 13th
⏳ THE SPEED READ
🚨NATION
Trump administration reapproves weedkiller linked to crop damage and health concerns (MO NEWS)
Judge dismisses charges against men accused of assaulting ICE officer in Minneapolis shooting case (AP)
North Carolina teen who killed brother and 4 neighbors in 2022 attack sentenced to life without parole (NBC)
Trump sends second aircraft carrier to Gulf amid Iran threats (AXIOS)
🌎 AROUND THE WORLD
Dubai’s DP World replaces CEO after Epstein links emerge (CNBC)
Bangladesh’s BNP wins big in first election since Gen Z uprising, son of former ruler set to become prime minister (CNN)
German Chancellor Merz says US leadership ‘lost,’ calls for repair of relations (THE HILL)
Police visited home of Canada school shooting suspect multiple times over mental health concerns (GUARDIAN)
📱BUSINESS, SCIENCE & TECH
S&P 500 bounces after light inflation data, but still heads for weekly loss: Live updates (CNBC)
Amazon scraps partnership with surveillance company after Super Bowl ad backlash (AP)
Wendy’s will continue closing hundreds of stores through mid-2026 (CNN)
Musk labels Anthropic as ‘misanthropic and evil’ (THE HILL)
🎬 SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT
James Van Der Beek’s $2 Million GoFundMe support has been ‘a light’ for his family and friends (PEOPLE)
Ukrainian skeleton athlete’s DQ appeal denied by CAS (ESPN)
‘It’s over for us’: release of new AI video generator Seedance 2.0 spooks Hollywood (GUARDIAN)
NBA fines multiple teams for sitting healthy players (NBC)
Thursday, February 12th
⏳ THE SPEED READ
🚨NATION
Trump moves to repeal landmark climate policy, says Americans will have more $ for healthcare (MO NEWS)
Black gloves found in search for Nancy Guthrie, sources close to the investigation say (CBS)
US Navy ships collide during refueling, 2 personnel injured (THE HILL)
Trump says all Democratic governors except Wes Moore and Jared Polis are invited to White House gathering (NBC)
‘It’s astounding’: NTSB chair chides FAA, Pentagon after El Paso chaos (POLITICO)
🌎 AROUND THE WORLD
Israeli PM Netanyahu skeptical about Trump’s talks with Iran, but says ‘good deal’ possible (THE HILL)
Russia says it has blocked WhatsApp amid wider clampdown on social media (CNN)
Polls open for Bangladesh’s first election since the Gen Z uprising that ousted prime minister (NBC)
Spy agency says Kim Jong Un’s daughter is close to be North Korea’s future leader (NPR)
📱BUSINESS, SCIENCE & TECH
Home sales plunge despite affordability improving (AXIOS)
Instagram chief says he does not believe people can get clinically addicted to social media (AP)
FDA defends its decision not to review Moderna’s mRNA flu shot (NBC)
Spirit Airlines sells more planes, calls back 500 flight attendants from furlough ahead of spring break (CNBC)
🎬 SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Madison Chock and Evan Bates respond to judging controversy following silver medal (NBC)
USA’s Jessie Diggins collapses in pain after winning bronze at Winter Olympics: “I was skiing out of my body” (CBS)
HGTV cancels Nicole Curtis’ ‘Rehab Addict’ after star was caught using racial slur on set (FOX)
Kennedy Center head warns staff of cuts and ‘skeletal’ staffing during renovation closure (AP)
Wednesday, February 11th
⏳ THE SPEED READ
🚨NATION
Pentagon-FAA dispute over lasers to thwart cartel drones led to airspace closure, AP sources say (AP)
White House expects ‘substantial’ GOP defections on Canada tariff vote in House (POLITICO)
GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski comes out against Trump’s election bill, with a warning to her party (NBC)
Trump tells Netanyahu that Iran nuclear talks will continue (AP)
🌎 AROUND THE WORLD
Shooter in Canada kills 9 people and injures 25 others at a school and home (AP)
Father of U.S.-based Hong Kong activist convicted under national security law (NPR)
UK to join NATO’s US arms-buying scheme for Ukraine (POLITICO EU)
Moscow preparing to evacuate Russian tourists from Cuba amid US oil blockade (GUARDIAN)
📱BUSINESS, SCIENCE & TECH
US economy added 130K jobs in January, delayed report shows (FOX)
U.S. debt forecast to hit $64T in a decade as Trump policies widen deficit (POLITICO)
Kraft Heinz pauses work to split the company as new CEO says ‘challenges are fixable’ (CNBC)
FDA refuses to review Moderna’s application for mRNA flu vaccine, company says (CNN)
🎬 SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Tuesday, February 10th
⏳ THE SPEED READ
🚨NATION
‘Stop acting like the gestapo’: ICE chief, lawmakers clash in hearing (MO NEWS)
Justice Department moves to dismiss Steve Bannon’s criminal case (NBC)
Daughter of Minnesota governor candidate fatally stabbed (THE HILL)
Trump threatens to block opening of new US-Canada bridge, demands compensation (MO NEWS)
Republican Sen Susan Collins says she’s running for re-election (FOX)
🌎 AROUND THE WORLD
Israeli PM Netanyahu to discuss potential Iran strikes with Trump as Washington and Tehran resume talks (CNN)
Drought leaves people hungry in Kenya as their livestock die (AP)
Five missing workers from Canadian mining company found dead in Mexico (CBS)
Cuba says international airlines can no longer refuel there as Trump turns up the pressure (CNBC)
📱BUSINESS, SCIENCE & TECH
Paramount sweetens Warner Bros. Discovery bid, but stops short of raising its per-share value (CNBC)
Retail sales unchanged in December from November, closing out year on a lackluster tone (AP)
Spotify adds record 38 million monthly active users in fourth quarter (HOLLYWOOD REPORTER)
YouTube rolls out an AI playlist generator for Premium users (TECHCRUNCH)
🎬 SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Olympic skier Hunter Hess responds to Trump slamming him for having ‘mixed feelings’ about representing the U.S. (VARIETY)
US figure skater Amber Glenn resolves copyright issue with a Canadian music artist at the Olympics (AP)
Kid Rock explains “lip sync” Super Bowl performance, admits “it did not line up” (HOLLYWOOD REPORTER)
Philippe Gaulier, clown guru and mentor to theatre and comedy greats, dies aged 82 (GUARDIAN)
Monday, February 9th
⏳ THE SPEED READ
🚨NATION
Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell refuses to testify without Trump pardon (MO NEWS)
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick faces bipartisan calls to resign over latest Epstein revelations (POLITICO)
Less than 14% of those arrested by ICE in Trump’s 1st year back in office had violent criminal records, document shows (CBS)
San Francisco teachers begin first strike in nearly 50 years (KSBW) NYC nurses reach tentative agreements with some hospitals to end strike (ABC)
U.S. births dropped last year, suggesting the 2024 uptick was short-lived (AP)
🌎 AROUND THE WORLD
As Epstein-linked appointment sparks backlash, UK PM Starmer faces party revolt amid resignation calls (FOX)
Japan’s conservative PM Takaichi secures historic supermajority in landslide election victory (CNN)
Hong Kong media baron and pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in prison (CNBC)
A record 13 people died in Italian mountains over last week, including 10 in avalanches, as Winter Olympics start (CBS)
📱BUSINESS, SCIENCE & TECH
Novo Nordisk sues Hims & Hers over copycat versions of Wegovy drugs (CNBC)
Starbucks rolls out broad menu reset as it pivots to growth (AXIOS)
Kroger names former Walmart executive as its new CEO (ABC)
Lawyers set to argue that Instagram and YouTube intentionally addicted and harmed teen in landmark social media trial (CNN)
🎬 SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Kenneth Walker III becomes 1st running back to win Super Bowl MVP in 28 years (AP)
Logan Paul calls out brother Jake Paul for saying Bad Bunny is a ‘fake American citizen’ (NBC)
Skiers back Vonn’s call to race at Olympics, even after crash (ESPN)
2026 Winter Olympics committee looking into medals breaking and “taking the issue seriously” (CBS)
Friday, February 6th
⏳ THE SPEED READ
🚨NATION
Neighbor spotted mysterious white van before Savannah Guthrie’s mother vanished from home (FOX)
Trump unveils TrumpRx website he says will help Americans buy lower-priced prescription drugs (ABC)
3 killed, 6 injured after elderly driver crashes into Westwood grocery store in Los Angeles (KTLA)
🌎 AROUND THE WORLD
Iran refuses to end nuclear enrichment in talks with U.S. (WSJ)
U.S. and Russia agree to reestablish military dialogue after Ukraine talks (AP)
Top Russian general shot in Moscow; Kremlin blames Ukraine (CNN)
Famine spreads to more towns in Sudan’s Darfur region, hunger experts warn as war rages on (NBC NEWS)
Trump endorses Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Sunday’s general election (JAPAN TIMES)
📱BUSINESS, SCIENCE & TECH
Uber found liable for sexual assault in first of thousands of similar lawsuits (THE VERGE)
TikTok could be forced to change app’s ‘addictive design’ by European Commission (GUARDIAN)
Companies can now claim ‘no artificial colors’ if they add plant-based color to food (AP)
Scientists threw a tea party for apes and discovered they can use their imagination and play pretend (EURO NEWS)
🎬 SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Previews show this year’s Super Bowl commercials are playing it safe (NPR)
Actor Timothy Busfield indicted on four counts of sexual contact with a child (AP)
Proposed California bill targets bots, limits profits on ticket resales (ABC)
Empress’s crown dropped by thieves in Louvre heist to be fully restored (FRANCE 24)
Thursday, February 5th
⏳ THE SPEED READ
🚨NATION
Two-thirds of Americans say ICE has ‘gone too far’ in immigration enforcement (NPR)
Trump’s deportation push is scrambling New York’s suburban politics (POLITICO)
Treasury secretary testimony descends into insults & shouting matches (MO NEWS)
Texas A&M professor files lawsuit after firing over gender identity lesson (AP)
🌎 AROUND THE WORLD
Ukraine’s president says 55,000 troops killed so far, as negotiators talk peace (NBC)
Argentina requests extradition of Maduro from the US on crimes against humanity charges (AP)
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards seize two foreign-crewed oil tankers in Gulf (TIMES OF ISRAEL)
Northern Morocco floods force evacuation of 50,000 people (FRANCE24)
📱BUSINESS, SCIENCE & TECH
Novo Nordisk says it will take legal action after Hims & Hers reveals $49 copy of Wegovy pill (CNBC)
Pizza Hut to close around 250 locations nationwide (FOX NEWS)
Spotify is partnering with Bookshop.org to sell physical books (THE VERGE)
Calls to shut down Texas ICE facility for children grow amid measles outbreak (GUARDIAN)
🎬 SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Super Bowl advertisers spending less on star talent as AI use surges (HOLLYWOOD REPORTER)
Michelle Obama documentary rises 13,000% in views as Melania film opens (GUARDIAN)
U.K. production cost more than $9 Billion in 2025 thanks to films like ‘Wuthering Heights,’ the Beatles movies (VARIETY)
Canadian-born singer Tate McRae sparks fury after backing Team USA in Olympics ad (FOX)