The brutality of U.S.A.I.D.’s closure and the disregard for the human toll betrayed a vision of a crueler, meaner, more insular world. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/08/opinion/usaid-humanitarian-aid-america.html Author : Jeremy Konyndyk Publish date : 2026-02-08 07:57:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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“Little Miss Perfect,” the 2019 ear worm popularized on social media, is now a professional production of the same name. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/theater/2026/02/06/little-miss-perfect-olney-theatre/ Author : Sophia Solano Publish date : 2026-02-06 15:30:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Jake Paul is in Italy to take in some Olympic action and cheer on his fiancée, speedskater Jutta Leerdam.During his trip, he attended an Olympic hockey game with Vice President JD Vance, but afterward, ICE agents were on his mind, leading him to defend the officers on Saturday – Sunday morning in Italy."If you don’t like ICE then you can’t call 911 when you’re in trouble. If you don’t respect law enforcement agents then you shouldn’t depend on them," Paul posted on X.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Paul then took a shot at Billie Eilish, who defended illegal
The group, which has prompted skepticism from some U.S. allies, is scheduled to meet on Feb. 19, according to the officials. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/07/world/middleeast/trump-board-of-peace-meeting.html Author : Natan Odenheimer Publish date : 2026-02-08 03:51:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Partner’s increasingly expensive asks have the letter writer doubting “the strong, loving relationship” he thought they had. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/advice/2026/02/08/asking-eric-sugar-daddy-worries/ Author : R. Eric Thomas Publish date : 2026-02-08 05:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Chapel Hill was buzzing just a bit too early Saturday night.The 14th-ranked Tar Heels hit a 3-pointer in the closing seconds that everyone thought was a walk-off buzzer-beater over No. 4 Duke.In their defense, the horn sounded, and the clock showed zeroes, so legions of Tar Heel blue stormed the court. Seth Trimble even did Stephen Curry’s "go to sleep" celebration after hitting nothing but net.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM However, officials reviewed the replay and decided to put 0.4 seconds back on the clock.Hundreds of fans then had to clear the court, which had to be wiped
The Whipple Federal Building has become both a staging ground for immigration agents and a hub for demonstrations against the crackdown in the Twin Cities. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/07/us/minneapolis-immigration-protesters-arrested-whipple-building.html Author : Bernard Mokam Publish date : 2026-02-08 03:33:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Clyburn’s history lesson on the first eight Black representatives recaps the playbook used to strip Black wealth. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/02/07/rep-james-clyburns-first-eight-warns-about-todays-war-black-wealth/ Author : Michelle Singletary Publish date : 2026-02-07 10:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
A federal appeals court on Friday upheld the Trump administration's mass detention policy, allowing illegal immigrants to be detained without bond.The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 2-1 that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) can lawfully deny bond hearings to immigrants arrested nationwide under the Constitution and federal immigration law.Attorney General Pam Bondi reacted to the ruling, saying the Department of Justice (DOJ) "secured yet another crucial legal victory" in support of President Donald Trump's immigration agenda."The Fifth Circuit just held illegal aliens can rightfully be detained without bond — a significant blow against activist judges who have
Sunday’s election is a test for the progressive, pro-democracy movement in Thailand, which has repeatedly been blocked from taking power despite success at the polls. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/07/world/asia/thailand-election-peoples-party.html Author : Sui-Lee Wee and Kittiphum Sringammuang Publish date : 2026-02-08 01:16:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Don Glickman’s daughter sent his favorite people the postcard he designed before his death. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2026/02/07/postcard-death-teacher-glickman/ Author : Sydney Page Publish date : 2026-02-07 13:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
At least 42 anti-ICE protesters were arrested Saturday after chaos unfolded outside the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis, following a memorial for Minneapolis residents Renee Good and Alex Pretti, who were fatally shot by federal agents last month.Footage showed dozens of people being arrested as agitators shouted insults at state patrol officers, tore down yellow police tape, and hurled lewd objects at law enforcement.The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office said at least 42 people were arrested, KSTP reported.ICE SAYS VIOLENT MOB HELPED CRIMINAL ESCAPE AND LEFT ICE AGENT PERMANENTLY MAIMEDOne protester screamed through a megaphone claiming the gathering was
A majority of those who lost service have had their power restored. But thousands in more rural areas remain in darkness, according to a local utility. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/07/us/mississippi-power-outages-winter-storm.html Author : Chris Hippensteel Publish date : 2026-02-07 22:12:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
After left-wing groups rallied against the cost and environmental impact of the Winter Games in Italy, some protesters set off fireworks and hurled bottles. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/olympics/2026/02/07/protests-winter-olympics-italy/ Author : Anthony Faiola, Stefano Pitrelli Publish date : 2026-02-07 20:48:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Department of Homeland Security Sec. Kristi Noem has been a lightning rod for criticism amid anti-ICE riots that have rocked the country, sparked a government shutdown and left many wondering whether the nation’s 8th DHS secretary would keep her job.Despite the mounting pressure, Noem appeared calm, collected, and confident during a trip this week that included a stop in Mississippi to assess winter storm damage recovery efforts, visits to the southern border in Texas and Arizona as well as the northern border in North Dakota, and a BBQ dinner hosted and served by Noem herself to Border Patrol agents in
The drone and missile bombardments were the latest attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure during a winter freeze, as peace talks have made little progress. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/07/world/europe/russia-strikes-ukraine-energy.html Author : Maria Varenikova Publish date : 2026-02-07 18:07:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is ending graduate-level programs for military personnel at the school, which he claimed had become a breeding ground for “radical ideologies.” Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2026/02/07/hegseth-pengaton-harvard-woke/ Author : Victoria Craw, Susan Svrluga Publish date : 2026-02-07 12:04:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
A former homicide detective is raising questions about the amount of time investigators believe suspects spent inside the home of missing Arizona woman Nancy Guthrie.Investigators are examining a roughly 41-minute window between when the home’s doorbell camera disconnected and when Guthrie’s pacemaker app later stopped communicating with her phone.The Pima County Sheriff’s Department released a timeline showing the doorbell camera disconnected at 1:47 a.m., with motion detected at 2:12 a.m., and the pacemaker disconnected at 2:28 a.m.Officials clarified that the surveillance system only detected motion and did not record video, leaving open the possibility that an animal outside the home
The former speaker, a prodigious fund-raiser and shrewd campaign strategist, seldom intervenes in primaries but has made an exception for a Kennedy before. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/07/us/politics/pelosi-endorse-schlossberg-kennedy.html Author : Andrew Trunsky Publish date : 2026-02-07 17:45:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The biggest winner of a trade war is the swamp. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/02/07/tariffs-populism-ieepa-duties-trump/ Author : Editorial Board Publish date : 2026-02-07 13:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
A man who was arrested for allegedly threatening to kill Vice President JD Vance was also found with child sexual abuse materials, according to the Justice Department (DOJ).Shannon Mathre, 33, of Toledo, Ohio, was arrested on Friday on suspicion of threatening to kill Vance during the vice president's visit to Northwest Ohio in January, the DOJ said. Mathre is accused of saying, "I am going to find out where he (the vice president) is going to be and use my M14 automatic gun and kill him." The DOJ did not give specific details about when or where the threat was made.
He caused an uproar by challenging the heroic status of Robert Falcon Scott, the Briton who led a doomed quest to the South Pole in 1912. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/07/world/roland-huntford-dead.html Author : Clay Risen Publish date : 2026-02-07 15:11:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Wind gusts are mainly 45-55 mph, but some could be near 60 mph. It feels like it’s near zero even during the afternoon. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2026/02/07/dc-weather-live-updates-cold-weekend-wind-chills/ Author : Ian Livingston Publish date : 2026-02-07 13:30:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Despite her famous father's wishes, Teddi Mellencamp is adamant about recovering from stage four cancer in the comfort of her own home.The former "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star heard John Mellencamp's plea to move back to Indiana so that she could heal in peace – and be closer to him – but she's not moving anytime soon.Teddi, 44, who was recently revealed as Calla Lilly on "The Masked Singer," cited a few important reasons as to why she wouldn't be leaving Los Angeles for the Midwest.JOHN MELLENCAMP WANTS DAUGHTER TEDDI TO MOVE ‘BACK HOME’ TO INDIANA DURING CANCER FIGHTDuring
Iran is skilled at prolonging negotiations over its nuclear program, and seems to be hoping President Trump is out for a quick win, rather than a prolonged regional war. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/07/world/europe/iran-us-trump-diplomacy.html Author : Steven Erlanger Publish date : 2026-02-07 12:10:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.