Russia is intensifying efforts to push users away from foreign messaging apps and toward a domestic platform that has been criticized as a surveillance tool. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/02/24/russia-telegram-pavel-durov-investigation/ Author : Mary Ilyushina Publish date : 2026-02-24 14:21:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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The stepbrother of 18-year-old Anna Kepner, who was found dead in her cabin on a cruise ship in November, has been charged with homicide, according to court documents related to a separate family matter.In a Feb. 20 emergency divorce court petition, Thomas Hudson petitioned his ex-wife Shauntel Hudson, the mother of the couple's nine-year-old daughter, for full custody of their daughter. Shauntel and her husband, Christopher Kepner, Anna's father, currently have primary custody of the child.The petition, which cites "social media from the Kepner family," says that Anna's teenage stepbrother was charged with homicide by the U.S. Attorney in the
As the president prepares to speak to the nation, Northeastern Pennsylvania is showing discontent on the edges of the Trump coalition and an energized Democratic opposition. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/24/us/politics/trump-state-of-the-union-pennsylvania.html Author : Campbell Robertson and Ruth Igielnik Publish date : 2026-02-24 12:50:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
A number of prominent figures have stepped down or are facing investigations after their communications with Jeffrey Epstein and his former longtime companion, Ghislaine Maxwell, were released last month. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/02/17/epstein-files-resignations-investigations/ Author : Maegan Vazquez, Sammy Westfall Publish date : 2026-02-24 11:45:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
If your phone heats up while running AI, imagine what happens inside a massive data center. Now imagine moving that data center into orbit.That is exactly what China and Elon Musk are planning. It is a serious race to build space-based AI data centers powered by sunlight in space.At stake? The future of artificial intelligence, energy dominance and who controls the next layer of digital infrastructure.Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech tips, urgent security alerts and exclusive deals delivered straight to your inbox. Plus, you’ll get instant access to my Ultimate Scam Survival Guide – free
A wave of unrest after the killing of a cartel leader has rattled tourists at popular destinations in Mexico, prompting travelers to reconsider their plans. Here’s what to know. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/24/travel/mexico-tourism-safety-spring-break.html Author : Shannon Sims Publish date : 2026-02-24 10:04:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Susan Rice wants Democrats to go after companies that supposedly played nice with the president. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/02/23/susan-rice-netflix-trump-paramount-merger/ Author : Editorial Board Publish date : 2026-02-24 00:50:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Every four years, Americans fall in love with a fantasy. A new president will change the federal deficit.Republicans promise growth will outrun the debt.Democrats promise taxes on the rich will fix it.And the U.S. Debt Clock keeps spinning like a Vegas slot machine that only pays out in red ink.THE ECONOMIC POLICIES SHAPING TRUMP’S RETURN TO THE WHITE HOUSEAs of 2026, the United States owes roughly $38.5 trillion and it’s climbing about $8 billion per day. The net interest payments on the debt officially exceed our annual defense budget.We’re not arguing politics anymore. We’re arguing arithmetic.The Trump Plan: Growth + Tariffs + Tax
Delegations from Ukraine, Russia and the United States have been meeting in Abu Dhabi for peace talks. I hear it’s warm there. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/24/opinion/ukraine-war-cold.html Author : Jenya Polosina and Anna Ivanenko Publish date : 2026-02-24 06:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Maryland’s attorney general said in a news release that the purchase of the facility near Williamsport was “conducted behind closed doors.” Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2026/02/23/ice-detention-center-lawsuit-maryland/ Author : Jasmine Golden Publish date : 2026-02-24 00:48:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
A chief spokesperson for Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom lashed out at a reporter Monday asking for medical records documenting his dyslexia diagnosis.Newsom, who's been outspoken about his dyslexia since at least 2004 when he was mayor of San Francisco, is facing blowback for comments he made in Atlanta, Georgia over the weekend when he invoked his reading disability.RealClearPolitics correspondent Susan Crabtree revealed the expletive-tinged response she received when she asked for proof of Newsom's dyslexia diagnosis, which the governor previously said he received in 1972 when he was a young child.NEWSOM RIPPED FOR ‘RACIST’ VIRAL CLIP TELLING BLACK MAYOR
Four years into the war, a major sticking point in talks is control of the eastern Donetsk region. Residents could face an agonizing choice if Ukraine gives up the territory. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/24/world/europe/ukraine-war-donetsk.html Author : Andrew E. Kramer, Lynsey Addario and Tyler Hicks Publish date : 2026-02-24 05:01:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The American center’s overtime goal will go down in history as the United States ends its 46-year Olympic drought. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/olympics/2026/02/22/us-canada-hockey-olympics-gold-medal/ Author : Rick Maese Publish date : 2026-02-22 20:17:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the allocation of $35 million in state funding to support illegal immigrants as the Trump administration carries out its massive deportation agenda.Newsom's office is releasing the money that the legislature set aside in the state budget to help philanthropic partners support immigrant families with food assistance and other resources, according to a press release.These funds are on top of funds the state already allocated to provide legal resources to those facing deportation."While the federal government targets hardworking families, California stands with them – uniting partners and funding local communities to help support their neighbors," Newsom
Charred vehicles cluttered deserted streets as residents started to emerge from their homes in Guadalajara, which was hit hard by violence after the death of a cartel leader. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/23/world/americas/mexico-cartel-guadalajara.html Author : Paulina Villegas and César Rodríguez Publish date : 2026-02-24 02:46:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Season 1 finalists Kelly Wiglesworth and Jenna Lewis and host Jeff Probst had no idea what they were getting into. Fifty seasons later, they look back. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/2026/02/23/survivor-season-one-history-jenna-kelly/ Author : Emily Yahr Publish date : 2026-02-23 10:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Friends of Joe Biden are said to be concerned about the former president as he battles an aggressive form of prostate cancer, according to reports.While aides told how he is doing well, others have reportedly mentioned increased tiredness as a worry and say it pertains to Biden's medical treatment.According to The Washington Post, four friends who spoke with Biden in recent months said they had not received any updates about his health.But they told the outlet that over the past several weeks Biden has, at times, seemed more fatigued, something they attributed to the strain of cancer he is managing
Top security officials revealed details of the operation that led to the death of Mexico’s most wanted drug cartel leader. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/23/world/americas/el-mencho-mexico-cartel-military-raid.html Author : James Wagner Publish date : 2026-02-24 00:23:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
On days when energy levels are low, these tasty, staff-approved recipes will get the job done quickly. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/food/2026/02/23/quick-dinner-recipes-salmon-pasta/ Author : Victoria Caruso Publish date : 2026-02-23 17:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Horror author Stephen King is facing backlash online Monday for a post tearing into President Donald Trump’s personal life, including a line claiming that Trump has no children."Trump: has never had a child. Has been married 3 times. Ran several businesses into the ground. Never ran a home, couldn’t make a bed to save his a--. Calls people he works with dumb, losers, ect. Has never done sweat labor. Has never served on a local committee," King said in a post to X." has no life experience," King added.The post immediately began drawing criticism from accounts like Libs of TikTok.TRUMP
Emails showed that the longevity influencer had provided medical advice to Jeffrey Epstein and had made crude comments about women. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/23/well/peter-attia-cbs-epstein.html Author : Maggie Astor and Benjamin Mullin Publish date : 2026-02-23 21:46:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Communications newly released by the Justice Department reveal chummy exchanges between the two men. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/02/23/peter-attia-exits-cbs-epstein/ Author : Scott Nover, Daniel Gilbert Publish date : 2026-02-23 19:38:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Lab-grown diamonds are gaining traction among shoppers who want maximum sparkle without the traditional markup. Many buyers now choose lab-grown stones over natural diamonds for several reasons. But are they the real deal?Yes! Lab-grown and naturally mined diamonds look identical to the naked eye. Lab-grown stones feature the same intricate cuts and sparkle as natural diamonds, but cost far less.Here’s why: Manufacturers create lab-grown diamonds in controlled settings rather than mining them from the earth, which lowers production costs and lets buyers choose a larger or higher-quality stone for the same budget."They are both real diamonds," says MiaDonna sales director
Officials said at least 62 people died in the raid that targeted “El Mencho,” the longtime head of a powerful criminal organization. His death set off violence across the country. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/02/23/world/mexico Author : The New York Times Publish date : 2026-02-23 19:23:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The son of Rob and Michele Reiner has struggled with mental health and drug issues, but there was no indication in court whether those would factor into his defense. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/02/23/nick-reiner-murder-court-hearing/ Author : Maeve Reston Publish date : 2026-02-23 19:19:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.