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Trump calls for ‘ceasefire now’ between Russia and Ukraine - The Associated Press
President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance berated Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in an extraordinary Oval Office meeting. Trump says he wants an "immediate ceasefire" between Russia and Ukraine.
Trump will sign order making English official language of the U.S. for first time - Axios
This is the first time the U.S. federal government has declared the country to have a single official language.
Microsoft shutting down Skype in May - The Associated Press
Microsoft is closing down Skype, the video-calling service it bought for $8.5 billion in 2011 and which had helped spark a transformation in how people communicate online. The tech giant said Friday it will retire Skype in May and shift some of its services t…
End nears for internet calling pioneer Skype as Microsoft plans shutdown - The Washington Post
Skype was an a pioneer in live video calling that was bought by Microsoft in 2011, but was later overtaken by competing services.
SpaceX gets FAA approval for Flight 8 of Starship megarocket - Space.com
Liftoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. ET on Monday (March 3).
After the Tate brothers return to the US, DeSantis says he's not welcome. Here's what to know - The Associated Press
Andrew and Tristan Tate, who are charged with human trafficking in Romania, have returned to the U.S. after authorities lifted travel restrictions on the siblings, who have millions of online followers. After the pair arrived in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on T…
Rams, Matthew Stafford agree to terms on contract restructure - therams.com
The Los Angeles Rams and quarterback Matthew Stafford have agreed to terms on a restructured contract.
Aaron Rodgers becoming very real Giants possibility after Matthew Stafford rejection - New York Post
Aaron Rodgers may not be leaving town after all.
RFK Jr. kills policy on public comment for health regulations - Axios
HHS is reversing a decades-old policy of soliciting public comment before it issues regulations affecting government benefits and grants.
Steph Curry's monster night for Warriors broke opposing coach's brain - SFGATE
Steph Curry's monster night for the Golden State Warriors on Thursday led to a hilarious moment from Orlando Magic coach Jamahl Mosley after the game.
Jury begins deliberations in trial of Illinois landlord charged with murdering Muslim boy - The Associated Press
A jury has found a 73-year-old Illinois landlord guilty in a hate crime attack that left a Palestinian American boy dead and injured his mother. Joseph Czuba faced murder, attempted murder and hate crime charges in the death of Wadee Alfayoumi and the woundin…
Starmer’s bid to save a western alliance in meltdown - Financial Times
The British prime minister believes he can still be a bridge between the Trump White House and Europe. But is this anything other than wishful thinking?
Gene Hackman's death: Investigators say actor, wife could have been dead for 'several days and possibly up to a couple weeks' - Yahoo Entertainment
Officials investigating the deaths of Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa say the prescription pills are "very important evidence."
N.J. cat euthanized after bird flu infection. Pet owners warned. - NJ.com
The cat developed severe disease, including neurologic signs, officials said.
Trump officials start dismantling civil rights offices, as part of DOGE’s secret plan - The Washington Post
Legal experts said that unwinding a civil rights-era bulwark designed to safeguard employees’ rights removes a crucial check on institutional power.
2025 NFL combine: What We Learned during Friday's activities in Indianapolis - NFL.com
How did the 2025 NFL Draft's top quarterbacks respond to critiques? Which prospect is planning to break the 40-yard dash record? See the answer to those questions and more of What We Learned on Friday at the NFL Scouting Combine.
Apple (AAPL) Moves to Facial Recognition with New iPhone Model - TipRanks
Eliminating fingerprint scanners can enlarge the iPhones screen, say analysts.
'Planet parade' photo captures 7 planets in a line over Earth — possibly for the 1st time ever - Livescience.com
A stunning photo of a "parade of planets", shows Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Saturn, Venus, Neptune, and Mercury in alignment from Earth. The imageIt could be the first of its kind.
Pope has isolated bronchospasm, noninvasive ventilation started - Vatican News
A Holy See Press Office statement on Friday evening says Pope Francis’ respiratory condition worsened following an isolated bronchospasm. The Pontiff was promptly started on non-invasive mechanical ventilation, to which he is responding.
Stafford agrees to restructured deal with Rams - ESPN
The Rams and Matthew Stafford have agreed to a restructured contract that keeps the quarterback in Los Angeles.