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The Closed-Door Battle to Become IOC President

New York Times In perhaps the quirkiest election in sports, seven officials are vying for the powerful position of president of the International Olympic Committee. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/04/business/international-olympic-committee-presidential-election.html

Denmark PM repeats Greenland ‘not for sale,’ but would welcome more American troops on Arctic island

Fox News Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen repeated on Monday that Greenland is “not for sale,” but she remained open to bolstering the American “footprint” on the Arctic island. As European Union leaders convened for a meeting in Brussels, Frederiksen addressed President Donald Trump’s prospect of acquiring control of Greenland, a self-governing territory of Denmark,…

Teenager Known for Lifesaving Skills Is Killed in Shark Attack in Australia

New York Times Charlize Zmuda, 17, died after being bitten by a shark off Woorim Beach, a popular spot in Queensland, on Monday afternoon. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/04/world/australia/australia-shark-attack-girl-killed.html

Lawsuit Accuses Neil Gaiman of Sexual Assault Facilitated by His Wife

New York Times Scarlett Pavlovich, who accused Mr. Gaiman of rape and assault in a report last month, said in the suit that his wife had played a role in “procuring and presenting” her. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/04/books/neil-gaiman-lawsuit-sexual-abuse.html

Robert Levinson disappearance: FBI releases posters seeking info on two Iranian intelligence officers

Fox News The FBI released posters Tuesday seeking information about two senior Iranian intelligence officers involved in the disappearance of retired FBI Special Agent Robert Levinson as the agency is vowing to “hold every Iranian official involved in his abduction accountable.” Levinson was working as a private investigator when he vanished in 2007 after traveling…

Uganda starts clinical trial of vaccine for Sudan strain of Ebola amid new outbreak

Fox News Uganda has begun a trial vaccination program for the strain of Ebola viral infection that is behind the country’s latest outbreak, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), while the number of confirmed cases has risen to three. Last week, the east African country announced an outbreak of Ebola in the capital, Kampala,…

School shooting in Sweden leaves at least 4 injured, police say

Fox News At least four people were injured during a school shooting in central Sweden on Tuesday, according to police reports. The condition of those injured remains unclear, and it is not known whether the shooter is among them. Police say the shooting took place at the Risbergska School in Orebro, Sweden, and they are…

New Syrian Leader to Meet Erdogan in Turkey

New York Times It’s the first meeting of Syria’s interim president, Ahmed al-Shara, and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Turkey has military posts in Syria and hosts millions of Syrian refugees. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/04/world/middleeast/syria-turkey-al-shara-erdogan.html

Ukraine welcomes Trump’s interest in its minerals to maintain support

Washington Post Ukraine previously offered U.S. access to its rare earth minerals in an effort to keep the Trump administration engaged in supporting the country militarily in its fight with Russia. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/02/04/ukraine-trump-rare-earth-minerals/

Buffalo Bills Fans Have It Tough, Especially in Antarctica

New York Times Research scientists in remote locations need to get creative in order to follow their favorite teams, even when they don’t like the outcomes. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/04/business/buffalo-bills-afc-antarctica.html