general News
Stay updated with the latest general news, articles, and updates.
An intense flu season is filling hospitals with severely ill patients - CNN
The US is in the throes an unusually intense and severe flu season, with hospitalization rates topping the levels seen with Covid-19 at some points of the pandemic.
Trump border czar crows that New York City mayor must do his bidding - POLITICO
Tom Homan and Eric Adams showcase their collaboration on the president’s favorite morning show.
Nvidia and AMD both plan to launch more affordable GPUs in February and March - Ars Technica
Will the GeForce RTX 5070 and Radeon RX 9070 achieve the dream of affordable 4K?
MLB trade candidates: Five players who could move before Opening Day, plus possible landing spots - CBS Sports
Camps may be open but there's still plenty of times for GMs to shake up the roster before the regular season
Box Office: ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ Makes $12 Million in Previews - Variety
'Captain America: Brave New World' makes $12 million at the box office in previews.
Here's how much rain Southern California has seen from major storm system - ABC7 Los Angeles
A powerful storm that hit L.A. and Orange counties dropped several inches of rain, causing flash flooding and mudflows across the region. Here are the rain totals for Southern California.
This Affordable Laptop Is My Daily Go-To and It's Just $249 But Only for Presidents Day - CNET
Lenovo's Duet 11 Chromebook is compact, lightweight and perfect for commuting or travel. It's currently 34% off for Best Buy's Presidents Day sale.
Prosecutors to present evidence Colorado dentist charged in wife's death tried to kill detective - The Associated Press
Prosecutors are set to present evidence in court to back their claim that a Colorado dentist charged with killing his wife also tried to get a fellow inmate to kill a detective investigating him. James Craig is accused of poisoning his wife’s protein shakes n…
Marcus Stroman refusing to go to bullpen as he emphatically ends Yankees’ absence - New York Post
Marcus Stroman, whom the Yankees tried to trade this offseason with the veteran being the projected odd man out of the rotation, had until Feb. 22 to report to camp under CBA rules.
U.S. Coast Guard ship offloads $275 million of cocaine days after crew member lost at sea - CBS News
The illicit drug haul came from 11 interceptions of suspected drug smuggling vessels in the Eastern Pacific Ocean.
‘Avowed’ Launches With ‘Very Positive’ Steam Reviews, Decent Critic Scores - Forbes
Avowed has launched in the all-too-common-now paid early access on Xbox and PC, and players are getting their hands on the game for the first time.
A drone damaged the outer shell of Ukraine's Chernobyl nuclear plant. Radiation levels are normal - The Associated Press
A drone armed with a warhead hit the protective outer shell of Ukraine’s Chernobyl nuclear plant. Friday's strike punched a hole in the shell and briefly started a fire. Kyiv blamed Russia, while the Kremlin denied it was responsible. The U.N. International A…
Starting 5, Feb. 14: What you need to know entering an iconic weekend in the Bay - NBA.Com
NBA All-Star 2025 tips off today, with the Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game and Castrol Rising Stars tonight. Plus, a look at what’s ahead.
Who is getting hit by the flu? See the latest data and charts. - The Boston Globe
COVID, RSV, and the common cold are also wreaking havoc.
Von der Leyen proposes triggering clause to massively boost defense spending - POLITICO Europe
European Commission president announces plan at Munich Security Conference.
Matthew Stafford trade scenarios: Three potential deals to acquire star Rams quarterback - CBS Sports
A look at three potential trade packages that could make sense to land Stafford
iPhone SE 4: Apple Confirms New Product Launch Date Is Almost Here - Forbes
Apple has just teased something cryptic, and it looks like we know exactly when the iPhone SE 4th generation will be here. Here's the full run-down.
An Indian court finds a 31-year-old man guilty of the rape and murder of an Irish backpacker - Yahoo
A court in India on Friday found a 31-year-old man guilty of raping and murdering an Irish woman at a popular tourist resort in 2017. Vikat Bhagat was found...
Trump tariff VAT threat raises prospects of hit to UK - BBC.com
The surprise inclusion of VAT to calculate tariffs prompts questions over the possible impact on British businesses.
Whale swallows kayaker and spits him out — and it's all captured on video: "I thought I was dead" - CBS News
A humpback whale briefly swallowed a kayaker in Chile, before spitting him out unharmed, an amazing escape that was all captured on video.