Vance criticizes Germany's free speech laws at CPAC summit

The US vice president linked the US military deployment in Germany with the country's hate-speech laws. Ahead of federal elections on Sunday, Germany has come under intense criticism from within …

Source: Deutsche Welle

Texas measles outbreak grows to 90 cases, worst level in 30 years

Epicenter of latest outbreak had one of state’s highest immunization exemption rates for 2023-24 school year

The measles outbreak in Texas has grown to at least 90 cases, reaching historic …

Source: The Guardian

Report: Suspected China propagandists used ChatGPT to generate articles critical of U.S.

OpenAI claims Chinese propagandists used ChatGPT to produce articles and opinion pieces that were critical of the U.S. and successfully published those articles in Spanish-languages news outlets. NBC News’ Kevin …

Source: NBC News

Fact check: No, AfD didn't win mock German youth election

A viral post shared by Elon Musk on X falsely claims that the far-right Alternative for Germany party won mock Bundestag elections held in high schools.

Source: Deutsche Welle

$1.4 Billion Stolen From ByBit in Biggest Crypto Theft Ever

Plus: Apple turns off end-to-end encrypted iCloud backups in the UK after pressure to install a backdoor, and two spyware apps expose victim data—and the identities of people who installed …

Source: Wired

Warren Buffett, warning of ‘scoundrels’ and ‘fiscal folly,’ slashes his exposure to U.S. stocks

Instead, the “Oracle of Omaha” has become a “committed” and “long-term” investor in a handful of Japanese companies.

Source: MarketWatch

Two passengers sue Delta after plane rolls over during crash-landing in Toronto

At least two passengers have filed lawsuits against Delta Air Lines this week after 21 people were injured Monday when a plane overturned upon landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport.

Source: NBC News

Immigration and an ailing economy dominate Germany’s election as far-right eye gains

The world’s third largest economy goes to the polls Sunday under the shadow of unusually brusque interventions from the Trump administration in support of the anti-immigration far-right.

Source: NBC News

Who Are the 6 Freed Israeli Hostages?

Two of the captives had been in the hands of Hamas for about 10 years. The rest were taken during the attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023.

Source: New York Times

Trump administration plans mass firing at office that funds homelessness programs

Staffing at the HUD office that pays for housing and support services across the country is slated to be cut by 84%. Advocates warn such heavy cuts could make record-high …

Source: NPR

Suspect in Berlin stabbing wanted 'to kill Jews' — police

German authorities have identified the suspect as a 19-year-old Syrian refugee who was not previously known to law enforcement. He is accused of stabbing a 30-year-old Spanish tourist at Berlin's …

Source: Deutsche Welle

Police shut parts of M4 motorway near Bristol after human remains discovered

Drivers had told Avon and Somerset officers that there was something on the road between junctions 20 and 21

Police have discovered human remains on a motorway carriageway near Bristol …

Source: The Guardian