New York • Feb/23
New York City mayor declares travel ban as historic blizzard approaches
Mayor Zohran Mamdani ordered a citywide travel ban and state of emergency Sunday as up to 24 inches of snow threatens the five boroughs.
Middle East • Feb/20
Committee to Protect Journalists documents torture of Palestinian journalists in Israeli custody
Entertainment • Feb/19
Fiorello responds to Pucci's criticism over radio imitation with song-style monologue
Crime • Feb/19
Prince Andrew arrested in connection with Epstein scandal, marking first royal custody in modern era
Accident • Feb/18
Six skiers rescued, nine still missing after avalanche near Lake Tahoe
Air attacks on Bekaa Valley and Palestinian refugee camp mark deadliest day since November 2024 ceasefire ended.
U.S. • Feb/21
U.S. fighter jets escort Russian military aircraft out of Alaska's air defense zone
NORAD detected two Tu-95 bombers, two Su-35 fighters, and an A-50 spy plane operating in Alaska's ADIZ on February 19.
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Politics
Trump directs government to release files on UFOs and aliens
President Trump announced he is ordering the Pentagon and other agencies to release files on extraterrestrial life and unidentified aerial phenomena, citing public interest.
Feb/20
World
Venezuela's acting president signs amnesty law that could release hundreds of political detainees
The law reverses decades of government denials about holding political prisoners, following last month's U.S. military operation in Caracas.
World
Kim Jong Un hails 'radical successes' at North Korea's key party congress
North Korea's leader opened the Ninth Congress of the Workers' Party, held once every five years, praising achievements over the past five years.
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U.S.
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Feb/17
US judge blocks re-detention of wrongfully deported Salvadoran Kilmar Abrego Garcia
A federal judge ruled the Trump administration cannot re-detain Abrego Garcia, finding the 90-day detention period expired and no viable deportation plan exists.
World
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Feb/17
Russia and Ukraine begin third round of U.S.-brokered peace talks in Geneva
Delegations met in Switzerland as Russian strikes killed at least three people overnight, with both sides maintaining hardline positions on territory and security guarantees.
Politics
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Feb/17
Hillary Clinton accuses Trump administration of slow-walking Epstein files release
Former secretary of state says Justice Department is deliberately delaying document disclosure; Clintons scheduled to testify before Congress next week.
Argentina
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Feb/17
Argentina's main labor union calls general strike against Milei's labor reform
The CGT has convoked a 24-hour national strike for the day the Chamber of Deputies debates the president's labor bill, already approved by the Senate.
Sports
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Feb/16
Tyler Reddick wins Daytona 500 in Michael Jordan-owned car
Reddick secured 23XI Racing's first Daytona 500 victory on the final lap, with Jordan celebrating as co-owner after a dramatic finish.
Perú
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Feb/16
Cuba faces deepening crisis as government announces emergency measures
Cuban President Miguel DÃaz-Canel announced reduced work weeks, fuel rationing, and remote work policies amid acute shortages and viral outbreaks.
Italy
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Feb/16
Thousands protest in Italy against sexual violence bill over consent definition
Feminist groups and anti-violence centers across Italy demonstrated against the Bongiorno bill, objecting to a shift from "absence of consent" to "proof of dissent" in rape law.
Sports
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Feb/16
Colombian rider Sebastián HolguÃn wins Red Bull ValparaÃso Cerro Abajo 2026
The 20-year-old Colombian claimed his first victory in the urban downhill race with a time of 2:15.432, finishing ahead of France's Adrien Loron and Chile's Felipe Agurto.
Technology
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Feb/16
ByteDance to rein in AI video tool after Disney legal threat
ByteDance said Monday it will strengthen safeguards for its Seedance AI video generator after Disney threatened legal action over unauthorized use of copyrighted characters.
Technology
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Feb/16
ByteDance to restrict AI video tool after Disney legal threat
ByteDance said Monday it will strengthen safeguards on its Seedance AI tool after Disney threatened legal action over unauthorized use of copyrighted characters.
Football
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Feb/16
Neymar returns from 70-day injury layoff, records assist in Santos' 6-0 win
The Brazilian forward played 45 minutes in his first match since undergoing left knee arthroscopy surgery in December, setting up a goal despite a late sliding challenge.
Middle East
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Feb/16
Israeli airstrikes kill at least 12 Palestinians in Gaza as both sides accuse each other of ceasefire violations
Palestinian civil defence reported at least 12 deaths across Gaza on Sunday. Israel said it responded to Hamas breaches of the October truce.