Stock futures climbed on Wednesday after President Donald Trump said he doesn't plan to remove Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell from his post as central bank leader. They also got a boost as Tr… [+2486 chars]

The 30-stock Dow jumped more than 1,100 points at its peak on Tuesday.

CNBC

Dow futures rally 700 points after Trump softens stance on Powell, China tariffs: Live updates - CNBC

The United States is experiencing a large measles outbreak centered in West Texas. The first cases were reported in late January. Since then, the outbreak has spilled over to more states. Two unvacci… [+742 chars]

The latest measles outbreak case counts, with data from the CDC and affected states.

The Washington Post

The latest on measles outbreak cases in the U.S. - The Washington Post

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<ul><li>A new study connects eating more than 300 grams of chicken per week to elevated mortality risk.</li><li>That risk includes overall or all-cause mortality as well as the risk of… [+8794 chars]

Discover the surprising risks of eating too much chicken. Learn about new research linking high poultry consumption to gastrointestinal cancer.

Eatingwell.com

Eating Chicken Regularly Could Increase Your Mortality Risk, New Study Suggests - AOL.com

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) A planned meeting Wednesday between top U.S., British, French and Ukrainian diplomats to push forward a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine was scrapped at the last minute, with … [+5831 chars]

A planned meeting between top U.S., British, French and Ukrainian diplomats to push forward a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine has been scrapped at the last minute. At the same time, U.S. Vice President JD Vance said Wednesday negotiations are reaching a…

Associated Press

London talks on ending Russia-Ukraine war pared down as Vance says it's decision time on peace deal - AP News

Last week, researchers using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) announced they had found something intriguing on a distant exoplanet called K2-18 b: a potential whiff of dimethyl sulfide (DMS), a … [+7164 chars]

Dimethyl sulfide is cool—and a potential biosignature—but scientists are urging caution before we declare a plankton party some 120 light-years away.

Gizmodo.com

Did Scientists Detect Life on Another Planet? Experts Weigh in on Bombshell Biosignature Report - Gizmodo

A series of earthquakes including a 6.2-magnitude tremor havestruck near Istanbul, shaking buildings in Turkey's largest city and prompting people to flee apartment blocks.
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People could be seen fleeing from buildings as the quake rocked the Turkish city.

BBC News

6.2 magnitude earthquake rocks Istanbul - BBC

News over the weekend that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseths wife Jennifer was included in a second group chat where he shared sensitive military operations details has focused attention on the promine… [+6238 chars]

News over the weekend that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s wife Jennifer was included in a second group chat where he shared sensitive military operations details has focused attention on the prominent role she has occupied at the Pentagon without being form…

Prominent role of Pete Hegseth’s wife at Pentagon draws scrutiny - CNN

ABC News

Wildfire in New Jersey explodes to 8,500 acres as residents evacuated and structures threatened - ABC News

A new photograph showing a gap-toothed Prince Louis has been released by Kensington Palace to mark his seventh birthday.
The youngest son of the Prince and Princess of Wales appears in a picture tak… [+836 chars]

A photograph taken in Norfolk this month has been released to mark the birthday of Prince Louis.

Prince Louis photo marks seventh birthday - BBC

<ul><li>Family members describe 44-year-old Tracy Lynn Wilemon as a fun-loving, hard-working mother who was thriving in Clanton, Alabama.</li><li>The family was shocked when Wilemon's own cousin, Ton… [+4957 chars]

Tracy Lynn Wilemon was thriving after rebuilding her life following a divorce. Then her cousin and her cousin's boyfriend raped and murdered her.

USA Today

Alabama mom rebuilding life was killed in 'twisted fantasy' by cousin, cousin's boyfriend - USA Today

The death of Pope Francis on Monday means the Roman Catholic Church will soon begin the process of selecting a new pontiff.
That ancient and mysterious undertaking known as the "conclave" invariably… [+6160 chars]

The word itself predates Christianity, but the conclave with its secretive deliberations and ancient trappings still captures the public's curiosity.

Word of the Week: The papal 'conclave' is secretive. The word's origin explains why - NPR

Donald Trump's initial ascent to the presidency inspired right-wing populist politicians around the world, many of whom sought to emulate his anti-establishment and anti-immigrant messaging. But in h… [+8984 chars]

In some countries, including those facing national elections soon, political leaders who've advocated a homegrown style of MAGA are suddenly scrambling to distance themselves from the U.S. president.

Trump was once seen as an asset to right-wing populists abroad. No more - NPR

Ive put about 15 hours into Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and my conclusion so far is that developer Sandfall Interactive might be cooking. The French RPG is clearly inspired by the Japanese greats li… [+8882 chars]

Sandfall Interactive’s homage to turn-based RPG classics is a complex web of cool ideas and occasional frustrations

Kotaku

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Has The Juice - Kotaku

<ul><li>Quarterback value holds strong in Round 1: Three passers come off the board in the first round, including Cam Ward to Tennessee as the Titans make a bold move to reset at the position.</li></… [+19792 chars]

With the 2025 NFL Draft fast approaching, Cris Collinsworth steps in with his latest first-round mock, and it doesn’t disappoint.

Pff.com

Cris Collinsworth's 2025 NFL Mock Draft: Three quarterbacks selected, Cowboys land Will Campbell - PFF

The U.S. has now reported more than 800 measles cases in 24 states. The vast majority of cases more than 600 are in Texas. In the midst of the outbreak, a new poll shows how much misinformation peopl… [+2634 chars]

With the U.S. now reporting more than 800 measles cases, a new poll from health policy research group KFF finds that many people are being exposed to false claims about measles and the measles vaccine.

Like measles, misinformation is spreading, poll finds - NPR

<ul><li>XRP price gains strength above $2.00, rallying alongside crypto majors Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana.</li><li>United States President Donald Trump clarifies that he has no intention of firing … [+3364 chars]

Ripple (XRP) price continues to recover above support at $2.00, trading at $2.23 at the time of writing on Wednesday.

FXStreet

Could XRP breakout as Trump softens stance on Fed Chair Powell? - FXStreet

Harmful bleaching of the worlds coral has grown to include 84% of the oceans reefs in the most intense event of its kind in recorded history, the International Coral Reef Initiative announced Wednesd… [+3656 chars]

Harmful bleaching of the world’s coral has now grown to include 84% of the ocean’s reefs in the most intense event of its kind in recorded history. That's according to the International Coral Reef Initiative. Warming oceans cause corals to expel the colorful …

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