U.S.Yahoo NewsPhotos: Biden designates 2 new national monuments, Spirit Mountain and Castner Range
President Biden designated two new national monuments on Tuesday: the Spirit Mountain area in southern Nevada and Castner Range in West Texas.
U.S.Business InsiderAt a key moment in the war, the US is rushing to get powerful Abrams tanks to Ukraine faster
The US will "prioritize on the kinds of systems that we know they're going to need the most" ahead of spring, John Kirby said, including Abrams tanks.
HealthINSIDERDrug-resistant fungus is spreading at an 'alarming rate' in the US, CDC says
While Candida auris won't turn you into a zombie as seen in "The Last of Us," the fungus poses a growing threat of multi-drug resistant infections.
WorldINSIDERVideo shows mass order of KFC arriving to Xi's hotel during Putin visit, even though it's supposed to have rebranded in Russia
China's President Xi Jinping appeared hungry for KFC on their trip to Moscow — made trickier by the company having supposedly pulled out of Russia.
U.S.Miami HeraldFlorida cops on night patrol saw an unlit car parked in a cul-de-sac. It was occupied
One arrestee was 16, the other just 15.
U.S.Yahoo NewsBragg wrestling with whether to allow Trump to avoid 'perp walk'
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office is wrestling with whether to enforce standard procedures for former President Donald Trump — including handcuffing him and forcing him to undergo a humiliating “perp walk” — if he is indicted this week.
WorldYahoo NewsKey takeaways from the U.N. ‘climate time-bomb’ report
The world has an even tighter timeline for avoiding catastrophic climate change, according to the latest report from the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. The sixth “synthesis report” released Monday used findings from three expert assessments published between 2021 and 2022 to give a concise brief for policymakers as they prepare for the next round of climate negotiations.
EntertainmentINSIDER5 things that don't make sense in the 'The Last of Us'
After "The Last of Us" season one finale on March 12, there are still some sticking points like the development of Joel and Ellie's relationship.
BusinessBusiness InsiderGoogle's Bard AI chatbot is now open to users in the US and UK. Here's how it works
Google's AI chatbot, Bard, is a competitor to OpenAI's ChatGPT, which Microsoft invested in. Bard will be available to some users in the US and UK.
U.S.Yahoo NewsTrump is expected to be indicted in the New York hush money probe. Here's everything we know.
The former president is expected to be indicted soon by a grand jury for his role in a hush money payment made to porn star Stormy Daniels on the eve of the 2016 election.
WorldYahoo NewsPhotos: Iraq war’s 20th anniversary — the advance from Kuwait to the occupation of Baghdad
This week marks the 20th anniversary of the U.S.led invasion of Iraq. Then-President George W. Bush and his British counterpart, Prime Minister Tony Blair, signed off on a war based on the myth that Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein harbored weapons of mass destruction.
PoliticsBusiness InsiderStormy Daniels is tweeting up a storm with zinger after zinger about Donald Trump ahead of a possible indictment in New York
"He probably watches my movies on repeat which may be why he has so many typos. (Slippery fingers from lube and KFC)," she said of Trump.
PoliticsYahoo NewsLaw expert: Trump could still be elected president in 2024 if indicted
An unprecedented case presents a major twist as Trump mounts his third campaign for the White House. If Trump — who denies any wrongdoing — is indicted, he would be the first former U.S. president to face criminal charges.
U.S.Yahoo NewsHere’s how Trump’s indictment, arrest and arraignment could work
The former president is expected to soon be indicted by a New York grand jury for his role in a hush money payment made to porn star Stormy Daniels on the eve of the 2016 election.
BusinessYahoo NewsWhat if every American had the same Federal Reserve perks as banks?
In the aftermath of Silicon Valley Bank failing earlier this month, the Federal Reserve announced it was further increasing its support for commercial banks, creating a plan that effectively backstopped all deposits, insured and uninsured, across the U.S. financial system. Banks with accounts with the Fed enjoy a number of perks like higher interest rates and instant transfers not available to average Americans and businesses, but one proposal could change that by creating a "public banking option," potentially helping millions of people.
BusinessAutoblogGM 8-speed transmission lawsuit granted class action certification
A judge has granted class action status to a lawsuit brought by 39 plaintiffs across 26 states covering issues with General Motors' 8-speed automatic transmissions.
SportsYahoo Sports CanadaCarson Briere charged after pushing amputee's wheelchair down flight of stairs
NCAA hockey player Carson Briere was caught on video launching a double amputee’s empty wheelchair down a flight of stairs at a bar earlier this month.
WorldYahoo NewsWhy Ukraine is finally getting new fighter jets from NATO
Ukraine is now getting warplanes, although not the coveted U.S.-made F-16s it has been pushing for. In what counts as another milestone in the West’s willingness to increase security assistance to the war-ravaged nation, NATO members Poland and Slovakia announced last week they will jointly be donating their entire inventory of Soviet-era MiG-29s to Ukraine.
U.S.Yahoo CelebrityGwyneth Paltrow's in court for her ski crash case: What you need to know
The 50-year-old arrived at a Utah courtroom on Tuesday for a civil trial stemming from a 2016 ski accident. Paltrow as well as her children, Apple and Moses Martin, are expected to testify.
WorldTechCrunchIndia won't tolerate abusive, obscene content on streaming services, minister warns
India will not tolerate use of abusive language and display of obscene content in movies and TV shows on video streaming services, a key minister has warned in a move that a critic cautioned illustrates how the nation's IT rules have “handed over direct ministerial power for censorship." Anurag Thakur, Union Minister of Information Broadcasting and Sports and Youth Affairs, said at a press conference that use of abusive language in the name of creativity will not be tolerated and that the government is receiving a growing list of complaints about increasing abusive and obscene content. Thakur warned that New Delhi will not shy away from “making any changes” in the rules to address this situation.
BusinessAutoblogPorsche Vision 357 visits SXSW to celebrate 75 years since the very first Porsche
To celebrate the legacy of the Porsche 356, Porsche at South by Southwest in Austin displayed its 75th anniversary concept called the Vision 357.
TechnologyEngadgetNVIDIA's big AI moment is here
At its GTC conference, NVIDIA's big bet on AI hardware is more relevant than ever.
NewsYahoo News Canada'Thin blue line:' What it is and why it's sparking outrage in wake of shooting death of Edmonton police officers
A closer look at the thin blue line after Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre criticized over sharing thin blue line to commemorate fallen Edmonton officers
BusinessYahoo SportsMagic Johnson reportedly joins Josh Harris' bid to buy Commanders
The ownership group Josh Harris is assembling to buy the Commanders just got a little Magic.
U.S.TechCrunchElon Musk's The Boring Company seeks to double the size of its Vegas Loop
Elon Musk's Boring Company is doubling down on its Vegas bet, with a proposal that would expand its underground transport system to 65 miles of tunnels below the streets of Sin City. The proposed network map, which was recently filed with the city of Las Vegas and not previously reported, depicts dozens of tunnels criss-crossing the city to reach more casinos, retail zones, the University of Nevada Las Vegas campus and, for the first time, even residential areas. The proposed transit system is comprised of 69 stations and 65 miles of tunnels, according to planning documents, plus an unknown number of Tesla vehicles.
BusinessAutoblogGM reworking mandatory OnStar plans for some 2024 models
GM is changing the kind of OnStar plans that will be standard equipment in a range of vehicles for the 2024 model year.
BusinessYahoo FinanceFederal Reserve 'between a rock and a hard place' as interest rate decision looms
The Fed's two-day policy meeting kicks off Tuesday with the central bank perhaps facing the most uncertain landscape in recent memory as rising interest rates stand in tension with a banking crisis that threatens economic growth.
U.S.Yahoo NewsAlvin Bragg, the progressive prosecutor who could take down Donald Trump
“The Anointed One”: That was how the Harvard Crimson titled its 1995 profile of Alvin L. Bragg Jr., then a graduating senior at the college. Harvard was full of ambitious young people, but Bragg seemed destined for something exceptional.
TechnologyYahoo Canada StyleAmazon is having a huge sale on budget smartphones, and they start at just $112
Several popular budget smartphones are on sale for under $300.
BusinessTechCrunchTikTok 'French Scar' challenge triggers safety probe in Italy
TikTok has another problem to add to its growing pile: Italy's consumer watchdog has opened an investigation over user safety concerns -- stepping in after a so-called "French scar" challenge went viral on the video sharing platform in which users have been seen apparently pinching their faces in order to create and show off red lines as mock scars. In a press release today, the AGCM accused TikTok of lacking an adequate moderation systems for user generated content, asserting that it's failing to uphold community guidelines set out in its T&Cs where it claims to remove dangerous content, such as posts inciting suicide, self-harm and eating disorders. The AGCM's investigation is targeting the Irish company, TikTok Technology Limited, which it says handles the platform's European consumer relations, as well as English and Italian TikTok entities.
BusinessAutoblogEuropean-spec 2023 Ford Explorer is an EV with Volkswagen bones
Ford's first Volkswagen-based electric crossover is a European interpretation of the Explorer. The model will not be sold in the United States.
BusinessYahoo FinanceGold: Money from banking system 'absolutely did move away into gold,' says strategist
Gold bugs have been waiting for this moment. The precious metal has been on an upward trend amid still-too-hot inflation, a banking crisis, and expectations of a 25 basis point rate hike (or none at all) — at the next Fed meeting.
U.S.Yahoo Celebrity UKJason Manford says he was arrested for 'shaking his head' at a police officer
The comedian said a police sergeant later asked for free gig tickets.
TechnologyTechCrunchGoogle flags apps made by popular Chinese e-commerce giant as malware
Google has flagged several apps made by a Chinese e-commerce giant as malware, alerting users who had them installed, and suspended the company's official app. In the last couple of weeks, multiple Chinese security researchers have accused Pinduoduo, a rising e-commerce giant that boasts almost 800 million active users, of making apps for Android that contain malware designed to monitor users. Ed Fernandez, a Google spokesperson, said that “off-Play versions of this app that have been found to contain malware have been enforced on via Google Play Protect,” referring to apps that are not on Google Play.
BusinessYahoo Canada Style'Laughable': Canadians react to Nordstrom's first day of liquidation deals
Nordstrom's liquidation sale has officially begun, and Canadians have plenty of thoughts.
BusinessAutoblogGenesis' decision to build the Electrified GV70 in America is a sign of things to come
The Genesis Electrified GV70 SUV is the avatar of Hyundai Motor’s $10 billion American EV investment, which is expected to foster up to 8,000 good-paying jobs.
BusinessYahoo FinanceFirst Republic stock surges as Yellen pledges support for US banks
Regional bank stocks surged Tuesday on a pledge of support from Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.
NewsYahoo News UKWhat is Ofsted and why is it facing such a backlash?
Ofsted is facing growing anger from teachers following the suicide of Ruth Perry. Here, Yahoo News explains why tensions have boiled over.
BusinessTechCrunchMagic Eden launches Bitcoin marketplace as Ordinal inscriptions continue to grow
“We are already a multichain platform and believe that adding Bitcoin will connect us to a deep community of people and a rapidly growing collectibles market thanks to Ordinals,” Zhuoxun Yin, COO and co-founder of Magic Eden, said to TechCrunch. “Adding a Bitcoin marketplace allows us to continue our multichain vision.” Ordinals, an NFT-like project on Bitcoin’s blockchain, has grown significantly since the first one was inscribed in December.
U.S.Yahoo SportsNick Saban on DB Tony Mitchell's arrest: 'No such thing as being in the wrong place at the wrong time'
Mitchell was arrested Wednesday for marijuana possession and the intent to sell after he was pulled over in Florida.
U.S.AutoblogNHTSA investigates 'sticky' Honda Civic steering
NHTSA opens investigation of 2022 to 2023 Honda Civics for "sticky" steering. No injuries or fatalities so far, but 145 complaints have been filed.
PoliticsYahoo FinanceBiden uses first veto to block a GOP measure against 'woke' 401ks
The joint resolution sought to overturn a Labor Department rule that allows — but doesn't force — fiduciaries to consider those factors.
NewsYahoo News UKWoman, 25, stole £37,000 from grandfather to pay for tattoos and takeaways
Nicole Taylor stole her 79-year-old granddad’s life savings when she became power of attorney.
BusinessTechCrunchTechCrunch+ roundup: Big Data's cloud backlash, CVC pitch tips, de-risking hardware startups
At one of my first startup jobs, I walked in one day to find two sleeping co-workers who’d spent the night configuring servers at a co-locating facility 60 miles away. The relatively recent shift to cloud computing promised to lower costs and boost productivity, but “cloud-first strategies may be hitting the limits of their efficacy, and in many cases, ROIs are diminishing,” writes Thomas Robinson, COO of Domino Data Lab.
BusinessEngadgetApple's 10.9-inch iPad is $50 off right now
If you've been holding out for a deal on the 2022 iPad Amazon now has them on sale at prices matching all-time lows.
“Everyone knows how to fix Social Security. For starters, we can gradually raise the full eligibility age.”
“Raising the retirement age would force seniors to either stay in the workforce longer or accept a greatly reduced benefit.”
“When Social Security launched in 1935, the average life expectancy for Americans was 61. That’s changed.”
“Increasing the age has a short-term effect but isn’t, by itself, a long-term solution.”
“Any politician who expresses concern about Social Security’s finances without being willing to tax the rich is a phony.”
