Unknown Deadly Illness Strikes Western Congo
New York Times The outbreak has been traced, tentatively, to three children who ate a bat, the W.H.O. said, and known threats like Ebola and Marburg have been ruled out. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/25/world/africa/unknown-deadly-illness-congo.html
Read MoreKathy Hochul Invites Federal Workers Targeted by DOGE to Apply for Jobs in New York
New York Times “The federal government might say ‘You’re fired,’ but here in New York, we say ‘You’re hired,’” Gov. Kathy Hochul said in a recruiting video. The state has more than 7,000 unfilled government posts. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/25/us/politics/kathy-hochul-doge-hiring-federal-workers.html
Read MoreRussians attack Kyiv Oblast, injuring 1 woman and damaging house – photos
Pravda Ukraine As a result of a Russian attack in the Bucha district, Kyiv Oblast, a 19-year-old woman sustained a head wound and was hospitalised. In addition, a house caught fire as a result of the attack. Source: Mykola Kalashnyk, Acting Head of Kyiv Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram Details: A 19-year-old woman was injured…
Read MoreTrump’s Ukraine Mineral Deal Is Seen as ‘Protection Racket’ Diplomacy
New York Times The United States wants to be paid in exchange for helping the country fend off an invader. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/25/world/europe/trump-us-ukraine-mineral-deal.html
Read MoreReflecting on 20 Years of Canada Reporting
New York Times In a Times newsletter, a journalist based in Ottawa covers the people and events shaping his country. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/25/insider/canada-reporting.html
Read MorePower outage in Chile leaves millions without electricity as officials scramble for answers
Fox News Millions of Chileans lost power Tuesday, including those in the capital of Santiago, the government said. The blackout affected the northern Arica and Parinacota regions to the southern Los Lagos region, according to an X post by the undersecretary of the interior. A “disruption in the supply of electricity” had provoked a “massive…
Read MoreFormer Hamas hostage briefs UN Security Council on the ‘pure hell’ that was captivity in Gaza
Fox News UNITED NATIONS – Former Hamas hostage Noa Argamani briefed the U.N. Security Council on her experience in Hamas captivity and made a plea for all the hostages to be released from “pure hell.” “Being here today is a miracle, but I’m here to tell you we have no time,” Argamani told the Security…
Read MoreTrump administration launches new probe that could lead to copper tariffs
Washington Post President Trump ordered Commerce to study whether tariffs are needed to reduce the U.S. reliance upon imported copper, needed for military equipment, data centers and electric vehicles. https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/02/25/trump-administration-launches-new-probe-that-could-lead-copper-tariffs/
Read MoreTrump Takes Aim at Law Firm Aiding Jack Smith
New York Times The move, signed by President Trump on Thursday, is a major escalation of his promise to pursue perceived foes. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/25/us/trump-jack-smith-law-firm-security.html
Read MoreHamas: Agreement reached regarding Palestinian prisoners who were not released on Saturday
Jerusalem Post Additionally, Israel has reportedly requested that hostage bodies be transferred from Gaza to the Red Cross through Egypt, in order to prevent “celebrations.” https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-843759
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