The UK is snipping — rather than shredding — red tape

Regulation is needed, but too much of it puts a brake on growth and stifles innovation

Source: Financial Times

Trump's picks to oversee Medicare and biomedical research will divest stock

Dr. Mehmet Oz, nominated to run the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, will sell shares in Eli Lilly and UnitedHealth. Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, NIH nominee, will shed stock in …

Source: NPR

Champions League: Bayern to face Leverkusen in R16

The Champions League round of 16 is to feature both an all-German matchup and a Madrid derby. The two-legged ties are to be played in early to mid-March.

Source: Deutsche Welle

Senate adopts budget resolution after marathon vote-a-rama. Now what?

The Senate's budget framework is at odds with the House's approach, and both chambers ultimately have to be on the same page to get the legislation across the finish line.

Source: NPR

New deal gives Amazon and MGM Studios creative control of the James Bond franchise

A new deal will see Amazon and MGM Studios take creative control over the James Bond series. Long-time producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson will step back, ending a …

Source: NBC News

'They risk everything': Iranians are not only asking for change, they are making the change'

Iran's grassroots Woman, Life, Freedom movement two years on: As the Islamic Republic experiences ever-evolving forms of resistance from all walks of life and all facets of society, François Picard …

Source: France 24

Uncertainty grows among refugees and migrants as Germany heads to the polls

Rights groups say migrants and refugees live in an atmosphere of fear amid a far-right resurgence.

Source: Al Jazeera

“Bouncing” winds damaged Houston skyscrapers in 2024

Strong localized winds can bounce due to interference between tall buildings, increasing pressure on walls and windows.

Source: Ars Technica

Ukraine to sign critical minerals deal ‘in the very short term’, US claims

National security adviser Mike Waltz tells conference that ‘economic partnership’ will be ‘good’ for Kyiv

Source: Financial Times

Hamas Didn’t Return the Body of Shiri Bibas. What Now?

The Palestinian armed group initially said it had handed over the body of Shiri Bibas along with her two young children and another man. Israel said forensic testing found the …

Source: New York Times

Researchers figure out how to get fresh lithium into batteries

Regular doses of lithium let a battery survive nearly 12K cycles (and counting).

Source: Ars Technica

Trump official says Zelenskyy will sign US minerals deal ‘in the very short term’

National security adviser Mike Waltz tells CPAC agreement is expected imminently as part of ceasefire negotiations

The White House national security adviser, Mike Waltz, said on Friday that the Ukrainian …

Source: The Guardian