2/19: CBS Evening News Plus

Breaking down Trump's claims about Zelenskyy, relationship with Putin; What to know about asteroid with small chance of hitting Earth in 2032

Source: CBS News

Owners of UK energy networks made billions in excess returns, says watchdog

Citizen’s Advice says ‘policy failure’ by regulator meant companies secured a windfall of almost £4bn

Source: Financial Times

‘Sweating like a mafioso’: calls in Italy to bar Estonia’s ‘offensive’ Eurovision entry

Consumer group complains about song’s stereotypes of Italians – but other Italians say the lyrics are ‘no stresso’

The Eurovision song contest is several months away but the drama has …

Source: The Guardian

Why the billionaire class is kissing Trump’s proverbial ring

The billionaire set and the massive corporations they represent are not showing deference to the president.

Source: Al Jazeera

Palestinians say the occupied West Bank & Gaza hard to tell apart

Palestinians in the occupied West Bank say the Israel is using the same tactics it used in Gaza to forcibly expel them.

Source: Al Jazeera

A gold-framed Trump mug shot is hanging just outside of the Oval Office

President Trump's mug shot is one of the first things visitors will see when approaching the Oval Office.

Source: NPR

All eyes on far-right AfD in German election rocked by violence and US interference

Extremists tipped for second place after shifting debate to immigration and crime and winning endorsements from Musk and Vance

In the tumultuous German election campaign, which has been rocked by …

Source: The Guardian

Trump vs Zelenskyy: What’s behind escalating war of words?

Trump called Zelenskyy a 'dictator' amid a brewing war of words between the two leaders.

Source: Al Jazeera

The Watergate-Inspired Law That’s Being Used to Fight DOGE

Here's how the 1974 Privacy Act is being used in legal battles against DOGE—and how you can protect yourself from government surveillance.

Source: Wired

Meta and Google opt out of Sydney Mardi Gras amid move away from DEI in US

Former sponsors walk away from 2025 event – while organisers say they do not meet partnership requirements

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Source: The Guardian

US tech will pay a price for Trump’s approval

The risks of a backlash are rising and could galvanise European competitors

Source: Financial Times

Do not let Great British Railways crush competition

Labour will damage growth and innovation by curbing independent regulation of the rail network

Source: Financial Times