Hamas returns bodies of four hostages and Israel releases hundreds of Palestinians

Both sides agreed there would be no Hamas ceremonies for the hostage bodies and in exchange Israel would release the Palestinian detainees and prisoners whose freedom had been held up …

Source: NPR

Most US workers don't use AI at work yet. This study suggests a reason why

According to a new Pew Research study, 80% of Americans don't generally use AI at work, while those who do seem unenthusiastic about its benefits.

Source: ZDNet

Trump and Starmer on Ukraine ceasefire deal

US President Donald Trump and visiting UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer say that a ceasefire deal in Ukraine.

Source: Al Jazeera

Andrew Tate and brother arrive in US after Romania travel ban lifted

Romanian prosecutors confirm travel ban lifted as court rules to lift seizure of multiple assets.

Source: Al Jazeera

G20 finance chiefs fail to agree joint communique after trade and climate clashes

Inability to produce text will intensify questions over body’s relevance in era of waning US support for multilateral forums

Source: Financial Times

Alarms raised over legitimacy of Fyre festival 2: ‘An event that does not exist’

Tourism and local officials in Mexico deny any knowledge of proposed follow-up to disastrous 2017 event

When tickets to the second Fyre festival went on sale this week, there …

Source: The Guardian

Reporter's Notebook: Finding wonder all around us

In troubled times, the desire to reach for signs of order is natural. And sometimes, nature helps out with the task. John Dickerson offers a glimpse.

Source: CBS News

Palestinians released by Israel show signs of torture, starvation

Hundreds of Palestinians released by Israeli show signs of emaciation and abuse suffered while in detention.

Source: Al Jazeera

US cutting foreign aid budgets by more than 90%, Trump administration says

US State Department says overseas development and aid programmes to be cut by $54bn.

Source: Al Jazeera

A rare 'parade' of all 7 planets will move across the night sky this week

This phenomenon known as a "planet parade," will feature Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune all present at the same time along a line in the night sky …

Source: NPR

Goldman Sachs downgraded partly on ‘disappointing’ start to 2025 dealmaking

Expectations of a banner year in dealmaking have not yet materialized due to worries about inflation and uncertainties over U.S. government policy, and that is weighing on Goldman Sachs’s current …

Source: MarketWatch

Best Tested Ski Clothes (2025): Shells, Jackets, Wool Socks

From weatherproof jackets and pants to puffers, gloves, and socks, WIRED’s winter sports experts have got you covered.

Source: Wired