(LONDON) — The United States is preparing to return cybercrime kingpin Alexander Vinnik to Russian custody as part of an exchange for American Marc Fogel, a U.S. official said Wednesday. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov declined to identify Vinnik but acknowledged earlier Wednesday that a Russian citizen was freed in exchange for Fogel, who had been […]
(WASHINGTON) — A 25-year-old associate of Elon Musk and former Treasury Department employee was “mistakenly” given the ability to make changes to a sensitive federal payment system, officials with the Bureau of the Fiscal Service disclosed in a series of court filings late Tuesday. Treasury Department officials said the “error” was quickly corrected, and a […]
(NEW YORK) — As bird flu continues to spread across the U.S., stores around the country are reporting a shortage of eggs amid soaring prices, high demand and supply limits. More than 150 million poultry birds have been killed across all 50 states in an attempt to combat bird flu since 2022, according to the […]
Hey! The UEFA Champions League’s knockout phase playoffs got off to a strong start on Tuesday and have more in store on Wednesday, while the U.S. women’s national team’s prep for their first games of 2025 is officially underway. I’m Pardeep Cattry with a midweek check-in. Footy fix All times U.S./Eastern Wednesday, Feb. 12 UCL: […]
(WASHINGTON) — Belarusian journalist Andrei Kuznechyk was released from prison on Wednesday after serving more than three years in prison, according to Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. The terms of the deal were not immediately clear. “This is a joyous day for Andrey, his wife, Alesya, and their two young children. After more than three years […]
(WASHINGTON) — As courts block parts of his agenda, President Donald Trump and his allies are ramping up criticism of judges and continuing to question judicial oversight of the executive branch. While he’s said he would abide by their rulings — but also appeal them — he kept up the effort to undermine the authority […]
(SAN DIEGO) — A fighter jet crashed into the San Diego Harbor on Wednesday, with the two pilots on board ejecting before being rescued by the Coast Guard, according to San Diego Fire-Rescue. A Navy official didn’t confirm if one or two people were on the two-seat EA-18G Growler, but said the crew was successfully […]
(NEW YORK) — Semaglutide, a medication widely used for diabetes and weight loss, may offer another unexpected benefit — it could help people drink less alcohol. A study published in JAMA Psychiatry enrolled 48 adults between ages 21 and 65 who had been diagnosed with alcohol use disorder but were not actively seeking treatment. Half received semaglutide, […]
ABC/Randy Holmes Billboard has announced the artists who will be celebrated at the 2025 Women in Music event, naming Erykah Badu, GloRilla, Muni Long and Tyla as honorees. Erykah is set to receive the Icon Award, while Big Glo will get the Powerhouse Award. As for Muni, she’ll be honored with the Rising Star Award. Tyla will […]
Hulu The final season of The Handmaid’s Tale officially has a premiere date and a new teaser. Fans got a new look at Elisabeth Moss in a teaser for the show’s sixth season, released by Hulu on Wednesday. The new season will be out with its first three episodes on April 8, followed by weekly […]
