21 Feb 2025, 8:49 pm
Cryptocurrency theft of £1.1bn could be biggest ever
Dubai-based Bybit said it could afford to reimburse customers and that it was working to find the hackers.
21 Feb 2025, 7:42 pm
Who will be the next James Bond? Speculation mounts after Amazon buys 007
Daniel Craig's replacement will be Amazon's biggest decision after gaining control of the franchise.
21 Feb 2025, 7:44 pm
Are planes crashing more often?
A recent flurry of air disasters have made some people worried about flying - but are crashes on the rise?
21 Feb 2025, 7:52 pm
Fit for a pontiff: Inside the Roman hospital caring for Pope Francis
The Gemelli hospital has been treating popes for more than thirty years.
21 Feb 2025, 8:21 pm
'My nephew killed my brother - but I've forgiven him'
Brenton Marriott died in August 2022, less than a year before the Nottingham attacks.
22 Feb 2025, 1:35 am
The Papers: 'PM to defy Trump' and 'Apple in UK privacy row'
Sir Keir Starmer's next move before meeting Donald Trump and a data security dispute make Saturday's front pages.
21 Feb 2025, 8:09 pm
Scientists probe gulls' 'weird and wonderful' appetites
Photographs of gulls eating anything from chips to starfish will help solve a scientific puzzle.
22 Feb 2025, 2:45 am
£3,000 rents cause housing fears near nuclear plant
Residents living near a nuclear power plant have seen rents double to £3,000 a month.
21 Feb 2025, 5:50 pm
119-year-old bottle found behind crown above theatre stage
A theatre-lover was "astonished" to find a 119-year-old message in a bottle during a tour.
21 Feb 2025, 3:49 pm
Salman Rushdie attacker found guilty of attempted murder and assault
Hadi Matar stabbed the renowned British-Indian author multiple times on stage at a New York lecture.
20 Feb 2025, 6:57 pm
Do US super-carriers make sense any more? The BBC goes on board one
The USS Carl Vinson joins a naval exercise in the Pacific with Japan and France.
18 Feb 2025, 8:43 pm
Gay kiss 'furore' to domestic violence: How EastEnders shattered taboos
EastEnders stars and commentators reflect on times the soap tackled social taboos over 40 years.
18 Feb 2025, 4:24 am
Too many video games, too little time - but could that be changing?
Bigger, longer, better? Why the race to pack more hours into video games might be slowing.
21 Feb 2025, 5:39 pm
'England to monster Scotland? Where's the evidence?'
All the Calcutta Cup talk is of England ending Scotland's dominance, but it would be foolish to write off the visitors, writes Tom English.
21 Feb 2025, 7:00 pm
Lionesses have 'lots to work on' but Wiegman 'not concerned'
Is there reason to be concerned by the Lionesses' form or is there enough to suggest England are on the right path?
21 Feb 2025, 7:24 pm
'Huge mountain to climb' - Leicester in 'alarming situation'
Protests. No home league goal in over two months. Rooted in the relegation zone. What next for Leicester?
22 Feb 2025, 1:49 am
Easterby looks to new leaders for history chase
Round three of the Six Nations brings together two sides under interim management but in hugely contrasting form and mood.
21 Feb 2025, 12:02 pm
'A huge amount to offer' - why have England promoted Smith?
Promoting Jamie Smith to bat in a position he has never filled before seems confusing, so what are England thinking and do the statistics back it up?
22 Feb 2025, 2:47 am
What to look out for in MLS this season
BBC Sport looks at some of the main talking points as the 2025 Major League Soccer campaign kicks off this weekend.
21 Feb 2025, 1:38 am
Singing Adele & cracking jokes - Marler's BBC Sport debut
Former England prop Joe Marler performs a stunning rendition of Adele's 'Someone Like You' and has former team-mates in hysterics with a highly entertaining debut on Six Nations Rugby Special.
21 Feb 2025, 1:30 am
Bolsonaro: Is it all over for the 'Trump of the Tropics'?
The former Brazilian president may struggle to stage a comeback.
20 Feb 2025, 7:01 pm
Listen: The Ukraine War - How Far Away Is A Peace Deal?
Newscast x Americast x Ukrainecast…
22 Feb 2025, 1:59 am
Bybit Confirms Record-Breaking $1.46 Billion Crypto Heist in Sophisticated Cold Wallet Attack
Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit on Friday revealed that a "sophisticated" attack led to the theft of over $1.46 billion worth of cryptocurrency from one of its Ethereum cold (offline) wallets, making it the largest ever single crypto heist in history. "The incident occurred when our ETH multisig cold wallet executed a transfer to our warm wallet. Unfortunately, this transaction was manipulated…
22 Feb 2025, 2:00 am
I flew to one of the best holiday destinations for less than a Kent train ticket and had an amazing time
This city is definitely worth adding to your travel bucket list…
22 Feb 2025, 2:14 am
King of Clubs: Leigh Bowery exhibitions Shine A Light On Creativity That Thrives After Dark
Leigh Bowery is perhaps best remembered his flamboyant fashion as much as his groundbreaking club nights. When Taboo in Covent Garden opened in 1985, it arguably became the most influential nightclub in British culture. Two exhibitions in London are now looking back on his legacy.
22 Feb 2025, 2:00 am
First Look At Secretive X-37B Space Plane In Orbit
The U.S. Space Force released the first-ever public image of its secretive X-37B space plane in orbit, captured during its ongoing seventh mission that launched on December 28, 2023. Space.com reports: The photo, released on Thursday (Feb. 20), was taken by a camera onboard the X-37B while the secretive space plane orbited high above the African continent. One of the plane's solar panels is visible on the left side of the photo, while what appears to be its open pay…
22 Feb 2025, 2:04 am
Preparedness Notes for Saturday — February 22, 2025
On February 22, 303, the first official Roman edict for persecution of Christians was issued by Emperor Diocletian at Nicomedia. This ordered all Christian churches to be closed and scriptures burned. — On February 22, 1797, the Last Invasion of Britain began. It was launched by the French during the Revolutionary Wars. This invasion began near Fishguard, Wales. — SurvivalBlog Writing Contest Today we present another entry for Round 117 of the SurvivalBlog non-f…
22 Feb 2025, 2:03 am
The Time to Plan is Now, by Prepping Engineer
The single biggest reason for failure is failure to plan. “When you fail to plan, you plan to fail” Another way to think of this is: planning is being prepared. That is prepping in a nutshell! This is stated in many publications and articles about many subjects. I have experienced this more times than I can remember in my life. What I have noticed the most is the repetition of this error by both people and groups. Sometimes this seems to persist and someone else…
22 Feb 2025, 2:02 am
Editors’ Prepping Progress
To be prepared for a crisis, every Prepper must establish goals and make both long-term and short-term plans. In this column, the SurvivalBlog editors review their week’s prep activities and planned prep activities for the coming week. These range from healthcare and gear purchases to gardening, ranch improvements, bug-out bag fine-tuning, and food storage. This is something akin to our Retreat Owner Profiles, but written incrementally and in detail, throughout th…
22 Feb 2025, 2:01 am
The Editors’ Quote of the Day:
“These are the words of the covenant, which the Lord commanded Moses to make with the children of Israel in the land of Moab, beside the covenant which he made with them in Horeb. And Moses called unto all Israel, and said unto them, Ye have seen all that the Lord did before your eyes in the land of Egypt unto Pharaoh, and unto all his servants, and unto all his land; The great temptations which thine eyes have seen, the signs, and those great miracles: Yet the Lo…
22 Feb 2025, 2:30 am
Saturday 7-Up
This week 831,394 visitors visited 897,243 times viewing 963,924 pages. The most read and shared stories in order of popularity were: Business Secretary’s CV Inflation Exposed Rayner’s Wildly Inconsistent Career History Claims Exposed IN FULL: Labour’s Long List of Sleaze and Scandal Since Coming to Office Business Secretary’s LinkedIn Edited to Remove ‘Solicitor’ Experience Bridget ‘Too Busy’ for School VAT Debate After Meeting Unions 33 Times Reev…
22 Feb 2025, 1:49 am
Easterby looks to new leaders for history chase
Round three of the Six Nations brings together two sides under interim management but in hugely contrasting form and mood.
22 Feb 2025, 2:00 am
England and Scotland meet in 'do-or-die' match
England and Scotland meet in the Calcutta Cup match on Saturday, with both needing a win to keep alive their Six Nations title hopes.
21 Feb 2025, 6:28 pm
Gloucester-Hartpury thrash Harlequins to end regular season
Back-to-back Premiership Women's Rugby champions Gloucester-Hartpury run in eight tries as they round off the regular season with a resounding 52-12 victory over Harlequins.
21 Feb 2025, 2:38 pm
'Blind, beating-your-chest fury' not answer - Itoje
England must control their emotion to help "create a new story" in their Calcutta Cup match against Scotland on Saturday, says captain Maro Itoje.
21 Feb 2025, 7:03 pm
Rugby Union Weekly
Tommy Bowe and Alex Cuthbert join Sara as the Irish head to Wales.
21 Feb 2025, 1:01 am
Why Easterby is touted as the man to lead Wales
Former team-mates explain why Ireland interim head coach Simon Easterby could be the perfect fit to succeed Warren Gatland.
22 Feb 2025, 2:28 am
Vatican gives update on Pope Francis
The Vatican has said Pope Francis "rested well" as he remains in hospital.
22 Feb 2025, 2:37 am
3 Ways Seniors Can Save on Auto Insurance
Auto insurance costs continue to skyrocket with no sign of prices slowing down. According to a recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report published by Yahoo Finance, auto insurance topped the list of escalating household commodities, with costs rising by 11.1 percent over the past year. In real dollar terms, the average cost for auto […]…
22 Feb 2025, 2:54 am
Today's rugby news as Wales star's response 'unprintable' and young hero blown away by famous win
The latest rugby news headlines from Wales and beyond…
22 Feb 2025, 2:30 am
Alan Shearer made two telling comments to daughter's partner who is England star
Alan Shearer's daughter Hollie is set to marry England rugby union international Joe Marchant, and the Premier League legend has already given his verdict…
22 Feb 2025, 2:00 am
England v Scotland start time and TV channel for Six Nations
Scotland are hoping to extend their winning run against England in the latest edition of the Calcutta Cup this weekend…
20 Feb 2025, 7:00 pm
Super Metroid 'You Can't Just Shoot a Hole into the Surface of Zebes'
ReMix of Super Metroid (SNES) by Treyt, Pixels and Paradiddles, colorado weeks, Vylent, VARIA. Original soundtrack by Kenji Yamamoto (I), Minako Hamano.
22 Feb 2025, 1:00 am
‘Wow!’ Reform set to make ‘unprecedented gains’ in London - Farage to snatch 12 seats in red capital
Reform UK is making unprecedented gains in the nation’s left-leaning capital, latest polling has shown. Farage’s ‘disruptor’ party would win 12 seats in London if an election was held tomorrow, many in traditionally red areas of east London like Barking where Labour’s Nesil Caliskan won a 11,054-vote majority in July 2024. While Labour would be the biggest losers with seven seats lost to Reform, the Conservatives aren’t safe either. Badenoch’s party wo…
22 Feb 2025, 1:00 am
Rachel Reeves at risk of creating £5bn black hole through failed car finance intervention
Rachel Reeves has faced a fresh blow after reports found that her failed intervention in the car finance scandal could risk creating a £5.5billion black hole in the UK’s public finances. The warning comes as car finance companies prepare to put aside millions of pounds in compensation payments following a crucial Supreme Court ruling. The potential shortfall would hit the Treasury hardest and comes at the same time as Reeves battles to meet her fiscal targets due…
22 Feb 2025, 1:00 am
Retrotectacular: Ham Radio As It Was
We hear a lot about how ham radio isn’t what it used to be. But what was it like? Well, the ARRL’s film “The Ham’s Wide World” shows a snapshot of the radio hobby in the 1960s, which you can watch below. The narrator is no other than the famous ham [Arthur Godfrey] and also features fellow ham and U.S. Senator [Barry Goldwater]. But the real stars of the show are all the vintage gear: Heathkit, Swan, and a very oddly placed Drake. The story starts with a Q…
21 Feb 2025, 10:36 pm
19 things Trump and his team did this week
In his fifth week in office, Trump called Zelensky a dictator, sought more federal civil service cuts and dropped in on Nascar.
21 Feb 2025, 3:04 pm
Apple pulls data protection tool after UK government security row
Customers' photos and documents stored online will no longer be protected by end-to-end encryption.
21 Feb 2025, 5:57 pm
The teacher whose specialist subject is rugby
Ex-teacher Matt Sherratt is tasked with improving a struggling Wales side over the final three matches of the Six Nations.
21 Feb 2025, 11:20 pm
This Post Kills Fascists
Wanted to share some Woody Guthrie Covers for several different songs: Starting with"Fascists Bound to Lose" by Billy Bragg and Wilco.Here's a great cover of "Old Man Trump" written about Fred Trump, Donald Trump's Father, being racist, by Ani DiFranco, Tom Morello and Ryan Harvey. Here's a punk cover of of "Miss Pavilchenko", by Anar-Kitty, written by Guthrie as a tribute to the Russian sniper killing Nazis. Finally here's a cover of "Plane Wreck At Los Gato…
22 Feb 2025, 12:17 am
OpenAI Bans Accounts Misusing ChatGPT for Surveillance and Influence Campaigns
OpenAI on Friday revealed that it banned a set of accounts that used its ChatGPT tool to develop a suspected artificial intelligence (AI)-powered surveillance tool. The social media listening tool is said to likely originate from China and is powered by one of Meta's Llama models, with the accounts in question using the AI company's models to generate detailed descriptions and analyze documents…
22 Feb 2025, 12:30 am
Hunter Schafer’s passport identifies her as male following executive order
Transgender actress and model Hunter Schafer revealed that her newly issued U.S. passport lists her gender as male. She attributes the change to a recent executive order signed by President Donald Trump. The order mandates the U.S. government to recognize only two sexes, male and female, based on an individual’s gender assigned at birth. Schafer expressed concern about the policy's impact on international travel for transgender individuals, emphasizing that…
22 Feb 2025, 12:00 am
The remote Kent seaside village that's both outrageously beautiful and eerily bleak in winter
It looks almost apocalyptic during the winter months…
22 Feb 2025, 1:30 am
Why are seasoned investors betting big on European equities?
Investor confidence in European equities is surging as markets hit record highs. A Bank of America survey shows fund managers expect earnings upgrades and German fiscal stimulus to fuel gains, with 76% anticipating further upside this year.
22 Feb 2025, 1:00 am
Brussels, my love? Can the EU stave off a trade war with the US?
In this edition, we hear how the EU is trying to go green but stay competitive and tell you who the most corrupt countries in Europe are.
22 Feb 2025, 1:00 am
Latest news bulletin | February 22nd – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
22 Feb 2025, 12:15 am
Thousands protest against Slovakia's PM on anniversary of journalist's murder
Thousands of anti-government protesters commemorate the seventh anniversary of the killings of an investigative journalist and his fiancée in Slovakia.
22 Feb 2025, 6:21 am
After years of firm support, 10 days upended the US approach to Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — As Ukraine approached the three-year mark of Russia’s full-scale invasion, the country’s hoped-for path to a favorable and lasting peace was upended in a matter of days by the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump.Kyiv had benefited from years of staunch support by its allies in the United States and Europe which had provided crucial military and financial support to help defend against Moscow’s grinding incursions.But when Trump…
22 Feb 2025, 1:40 am
Trump fires chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump abruptly fired Air Force Gen. CQ Brown as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on Friday, sidelining a history-making fighter pilot and respected officer as part of a campaign to rid the military of leaders who support diversity and equity in the ranks.The ouster of Brown, only the second Black general to serve as chairman, is sure to send shock waves through the Pentagon. His 16 months in the job had been consumed with th…
21 Feb 2025, 11:00 pm
'You have to accept her life is not her own': Ruth Davidson and partner Jen reflect on life in politics
Being a politician is not always easy - and neither is it straightforward if you are in a relationship with one.
22 Feb 2025, 12:50 am
West Coast Customs
Right on LA! with Ruby Lovell features the dazzling, bespoke, revolutionary one-of a-kind custom built cars of the world created by the renowned West Coast Customs. West Coast Customs, the brainchild of founder Ryan Friedlinghaus, who started the company with a loan of just $5,000 from his grandfather, has become the world’s best-known multimillion-dollar state-of […]…
22 Feb 2025, 12:10 am
Judge Upholds Block on DOGE’s Access to Sensitive Treasury System
A federal judge on Friday upheld a previous restraining order banning the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing sensitive financial records kept by the Treasury Department. U.S. District Judge Jeannette Vargas granted a preliminary injunction sought by 19 state attorneys general to block the Treasury Department from allowing DOGE access to its payment systems […]…
22 Feb 2025, 12:08 am
GOP Senator Sounds Alarm Over Chinese Navy
Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) is warning fellow Americans to stay vigilant against the unprecedented threats from communist China. In his new book “Seven Things You Can’t Say About China,” the senator breaks down Beijing’s rapidly expanding military power and what it means for the United States and the free world.  …
22 Feb 2025, 12:05 am
Chinese Doctor Warns of Human Bird Flu Infections
Earlier this week, a doctor on China’s TikTok urged people to stay cautious against the bird flu virus, also called H5N1. Meanwhile, the United States is stepping up efforts to combat the deadly bird flu. A Pennsylvania-based lab, HNL Lab Medicine, will now subtype all positive influenza A samples from hospitalized patients to detect any […]…
22 Feb 2025, 12:03 am
Trump’s Recent Terrorist Designations Allows Law Enforcement to Go After Domestic Drug Traffickers: Analyst
The Trump administration is designating eight cartels as terrorist organizations. This gives the federal government new powers to combat these groups that allegedly traffic guns, drugs, and human beings into the United States and around the world. For a break down of the significance of this move, NTD spoke with Michael Brown, former Drug Enforcement […]…
22 Feb 2025, 1:00 am
Wales v Ireland start time and TV channel for Six Nations
A new era begins for Wales on Saturday, with interim head coach Matt Sherrratt at the helm as Ireland arrive in Cardiff in round three of the 2025 Six Nations…
22 Feb 2025, 1:00 am
What time are the Six Nations rugby games on TV today?
Round three of the 2025 Six Nations sees some blockbuster fixtures and we get under way in Cardiff…
22 Feb 2025, 12:00 am
The life of the quiet teacher who captained Wales to the 2005 Grand Slam
This year marks the 20th anniversary of Wales winning the 2005 Six Nations Grand Slam. It was their first cleansweep in the Championship since the 1978 Five Nations, with the Slam being sealed by a victory over Ireland on a never to be forgotten day in Cardiff.
22 Feb 2025, 12:00 am
Gavin Henson's net worth, relationship with ex Charlotte Church, career away from rugby
Welsh rugby legend Gavin Henson was widely considered one of his country's most naturally talented players in his prime but now leads a quieter life away from the sport…
22 Feb 2025, 12:20 am
WhatsApp confirms major update that’s unlike anything you’ve seen from its app before — ‘you asked for it’
WhatsApp is rolling out a much-requested feature to iPhone and Android devices that promises to completely overhaul the appearance of your chat app until it's (almost) unrecognisble. Introducing the new feature, WhatsApp says: "You asked for it. Here it is!"So, what exactly have WhatsApp users been demanding?The latest update brings a slew of new customisation options, so you can tweak the appearance of the chat app to suit your tastes. WhatsApp has even added the a…
22 Feb 2025, 12:00 am
POLL OF THE DAY: Are police facial recognition cameras an attack on civil liberties? VOTE NOW
South Wales Police will deploy live facial recognition cameras across Cardiff during the Six Nations rugby tournament, sparking controversy over mass surveillance concerns.The cameras scan the faces of people passing through designated zones, comparing them to a watchlist of wanted individuals using AI technology.The system automatically deletes data for non-matches, with cameras resembling standard CCTV equipment.Assistant Chief Constable Trudi Meyrick said the tec…
22 Feb 2025, 12:00 am
Council approves £1m plan to house 3 Afghan families ‘funded by poorest in society’
A North Yorkshire councillor has spoken out after nearly £1million in spending has been approved to house three Afghan families.It comes as more than 30,000 Afghans have come to the UK under resettlement schemes. The aid was granted after the Taliban takeover of Kabul. It grants asylum to groups it deems at risk if they stay in Afghanistan.Now councils around the country have been given Government grants to provide fixed housing for Afghan refugees, rather than hot…
21 Feb 2025, 7:00 pm
FreeBSD 13.5-BETA3 Available
The third BETA build for the FreeBSD 13.5 release cycle is now available. ISO images for the amd64, i386, powerpc, powerpc64, powerpc64le, powerpcspe, armv6, armv7, aarch64, and riscv64 architectures are FreeBSD mirror sites.
21 Feb 2025, 10:41 pm
Trump fires top general in Pentagon shake-up
The new defence secretary earlier accused Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff CQ Brown of having a "woke" focus.
21 Feb 2025, 11:03 am
Search for missing woman focuses on running trails
A search into the disappearance of Jenny Hall, who was last seen on Tuesday, enters its third day.
21 Feb 2025, 8:15 pm
Ofgem demands action from energy firms over back billing
The energy regulator is demanding to know how many people have been sent back bills.
21 Feb 2025, 8:02 pm
Nature inFocus Photography Awards 2024: Leopards, sharks and spiders
The winners of the Nature inFocus Photography Awards 2024 have been announced.
21 Feb 2025, 7:15 pm
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21 Feb 2025, 10:50 pm
Fly larvae happy to munch on winery waste to make fertiliser
Fly larvae happy to munch on winery waste to make fertiliser. Two different agricultural enterprises have come together to tackle Australia's food waste challenge in an unexpected way — using the humble fly.
21 Feb 2025, 10:41 pm
Hot Sauces of the World
Hot Sauces of the WorldEaters around the world have spent thousands of years figuring out new ways to make their food hotter, so compiling anything close to a definitive list of hot sauces would be impossible. However, plenty of the more unusual hot sauces in the world are similar to, or influenced by the styles listed below.
21 Feb 2025, 11:25 pm
Arctic Defense: The Growing Geopolitical Battle For The North
Arctic Defense: The Growing Geopolitical Battle For The North Authored by Brian Giesbrecht via The Epoch Times, The Distant Early Warning Line (DEW Line) runs north of the Arctic Circle from Alaska in the west to Baffin Island in the east, then continues across Greenland. It was built by the United States, with the cooperation of Canada, at the height of the Cold War in the 1950s as a defence against the Soviet Union. Most of the self-sufficient base…
21 Feb 2025, 11:00 pm
First In-Orbit Image Released From Classified X-37 Spaceplane
First In-Orbit Image Released From Classified X-37 Spaceplane On Thursday evening, the Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs published the first-ever in-orbit image captured by Boeing's X-37 spaceplane, which was shared on the DVIDS website. USAF Public Affairs described the photo, taken by an onboard camera designed to monitor the X-37's "health and safety," as showing Earth in the distant background during a series of "experiments in a highly…
21 Feb 2025, 10:35 pm
Mapping The Growth Of Government
Mapping The Growth Of Government Submitted by OpenTheBooks As DOGE continues searching for and flagging waste, fraud and abuse across the federal government, American taxpayers are hearing about a lot of outrageous spending – and obscure agencies and projects – for the first time. The scandalous spending at USAID on foreign programs (think a transgender opera in Colombia) and progressive NGO’s (think The Aspen Institute) set off an explosion of…
21 Feb 2025, 11:40 pm
Gateway Pub (Corner Pocket) From Bar Rescue Has Closed
The Gateway Pub and Grill in Hickory, North Carolina which appeared on season 8 (3rd set) of Bar Rescue has closed.  The bar was originally named Corner Pocket II, but when Bar Rescue visited in August of 2022, they renamed the bar to The Gateway Pub & Grill.The Gateway Pub & Grill is listed as 'Closed' on all review sites and their last post on their Facebook page was in July 2024. Part of the reason for The Gateway Pub & Grill being closed is because…
22 Feb 2025, 12:00 am
Diddy’s defense attorney abruptly requests withdrawal from case
Defense attorney Anthony Ricco has abruptly requested to withdraw from Sean "Diddy" Combs' case. This comes just weeks before Combs' highly anticipated May trial. Combs faces sex trafficking and other serious charges, though his legal team has filed a motion to dismiss the sex trafficking charge, arguing it is racially motivated under the Mann Act. Despite Ricco's departure, Combs' trial remains scheduled for May 5, and he still has five other attorneys repres…
21 Feb 2025, 11:28 pm
Trump fires Air Force Gen. CQ Brown as chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff
President Donald Trump announced the firing of Air Force Gen. CQ Brown Jr. from his position as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, thanking him for his over 40 years of service. Brown had served as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff for 16 months.  Trump named Air Force Lt. Gen. Dan "Razin" Caine as Brown's replacement. Trump highlighted his experience as a career F-16 pilot and associate director of military affairs for the CIA. Brown, who had publicl…
21 Feb 2025, 11:10 pm
Trump restricts Chinese investment in American ‘critical strategic assets’
President Donald Trump signed a memorandum to limit Chinese investments in critical American sectors. The move aims to protect national interests and prevent foreign adversaries from obtaining strategic technologies and assets. Trump said investment by other countries can benefit the U.S. However, he also said “investment at all costs is not always in the national interest.” The memorandum instructs U.S. officials to restrict foreign investments in technolo…
21 Feb 2025, 10:41 pm
MLB Spring Training: Can the Yanks hold off the O’s, Sox and Jays once again?
The New York Yankees will try and fend off the Baltimore Orioles and others as the 2025 race for the AL East gets going. The Yankees are the defending American League champs. The Baltimore Orioles lost Anthony Santander to rival Toronto Blue Jays, but added Tyler O'Neill from the Boston Red Sox. The Tampa Bay Rays will play their season at the Yankees' Triple-A park after Hurricane Milton damaged Tropicana Field. Full Story On Friday, Feb. 21, the N…
21 Feb 2025, 10:30 pm
Mark Zuckerberg's Makeover Didn't Make People Like Him, Study Shows
An anonymous reader quotes a report from TechCrunch: A study by the Pew Research Center found that Americans' views of Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg skew more negative than positive. While Zuckerberg has sparked chatter in Silicon Valley with his sudden interest in high fashion, the Meta CEO is less popular than President Trump's right-hand man, Elon Musk, the report found. While about 54% of U.S. adults say they have an unfavorable view of Musk, 67% feel negatively…
21 Feb 2025, 11:25 pm
Pro-Censorship Brazilian Justice Orders Nationwide Ban on Rumble
If you're tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. Controversial Brazilian Justice Alexandre de Moraes has ordered a nationwide suspension of the video-sharing platform Rumble, citing its refusal to comply with legal directives. The Brazilian Supreme Court justice issued the ruling on Friday, accusing the platform of deliberately evading Brazil’s judicial system. The conflict escalated after Moraes demanded o…
21 Feb 2025, 10:48 pm
DRAM and NAND Prices Are Expected to Rise in the Second Half of 2025
Arthur T Knackerbracket has processed the following story:DRAM and NAND flash prices are expected to rise starting during the second quarter of 2025, according to a report by Digitimes. NAND and DRAM prices fluctuated throughout 2024 due to weaker consumer demand for DDR4 and DDR3 RAM, which are reportedly ceasing production by late 2025. However, the surge in NAND flash pricing is expected, as Kioxia previously forecasted growth thanks to AI advancements.It's belie…
21 Feb 2025, 11:21 pm
FBI told to transfer 1,500 personnel from headquarters: Reports
The FBI told managers that 1,500 personnel will be transferred from the headquarters near Washington headquarters to offices around the country, including around a third being placed in an Alabama office, multiple outlets reported on Friday.  Around 1,000 staff and agents would be dispatched into offices nationwide, including another 500 that will be placed in……
21 Feb 2025, 10:45 pm
Trump removes Brown, names new Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman
President Trump has fired Air Force Gen. CQ Brown Jr., a four-star pilot, and named Air Force Lt. Gen. Dan “Razin” Caine to be the country’s next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.  “I want to thank General Charles ‘CQ’ Brown for his over 40 years of service to our country, including as our……
21 Feb 2025, 11:59 pm
Mike Waltz, Richard Grenell Lay Out Trump’s Foreign Policies at CPAC 2025
The second day of the 2025 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) saw a slew of Trump administration officials taking the stage. National security adviser Mike Waltz and presidential envoy for special missions Richard Grenell emphasized how President Donald Trump’s foreign policy is centered on peace and common sense for the benefit of the American people. […]…
21 Feb 2025, 11:59 pm
Analyst: Potential Change in US Approach to China
Could there be a shift in U.S. policy toward China? The State Department quietly tweaked its China fact sheet, dropping the country’s official name and removing a key line on Taiwan independence. NTD spoke with retired Marine Col. Grant Newsham, senior fellow at the Center for Security Policy and the author of “When China Attacks,” […]…
21 Feb 2025, 11:59 pm
German Court Says Birkenstocks Are Not Art in Copyright Case
Famous for its sandals, Birkenstock is having trouble dealing with what it sees as copycat products. It’s trying have its sandals accepted as art for better protections.  …
21 Feb 2025, 11:59 pm
Replacing Taxes With Tariffs Could Work Under Certain Conditions: Expert
President Donald Trump has expressed interest in replacing the income tax, with tariffs. Economists have questioned whether this is viable. The Laffer Center’s Brian Domitrovic says it could work, under certain conditions.  …
21 Feb 2025, 11:58 pm
RFK Jr.’s First Week at Helm of HHS, Initial Actions to ‘Make America Healthy Again’: Analysis
With Robert F. Kennedy Jr. now at the helm of the Department of Health and Human Services, Epoch Times reporter Jeff Louderback outlines Kennedy’s first initiatives and his plans to “Make America Healthy Again.”…
21 Feb 2025, 11:57 pm
Designating Cartels Terrorist Organizations Gives DEA ‘One More Tool’ to Fight Fentanyl: DEA Agent
The U.S. Department of State’s recent designation of several cartels and gangs in Latin America as foreign terrorist organizations adds a useful tool for law enforcement, says Dave Olesky, assistant special agent in charge at the Rocky Mountain Field Division of the Drug Enforcement Administration. Olesky also discusses the ongoing collaboration of Chinese producers of […]…