Fact check: Trump makes false claims in State of the Union address - CNN
President Donald Trump made false claims in his State of the Union address on Tuesday.
Russia opens probe of Telegram chief, claiming app has been used for terrorism - The Washington Post
Russia is intensifying efforts to push users away from foreign messaging apps and toward a domestic platform that has been criticized as a surveillance tool.
Judge bars Justice Department from searching through devices seized from Washington Post reporter as part of leak probe - CNN
The Justice Department may not search through the contents of several devices seized from a Washington Post reporter earlier this year as part of a probe into leaked classified documents, a federal judge said in a ruling Tuesday that was highly critical of th…
Sony to Reboot Spider-Man Universe With “New People” After Several Box Office Flops - The Hollywood Reporter
Sony film boss Tom Rothman also reveals China banned 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' because it showed the Statue of Liberty.
Hegseth revives push to punish Sen. Mark Kelly - Politico
The Defense secretary appealed a ruling this month in favor of the former Navy captain.
Olympian Alysa Liu gets hero’s welcome at SFO after bringing home skating gold - San Francisco Chronicle
Alysa Liu, the first American woman to earn Olympic skating gold since 2002 with her victory in Milan, was greeted by fans waiting for her at the airport.
Who is Abigail Spanberger, Democrat who will give State of Union rebuttal speech - BBC
The rebuttal - first delivered in 1966 - is often given by rising stars in the opposition party.
Ahead of SOTU, Dems demand Trump make Iran plans public - Live Updates - Politico
The briefing comes as the administration weighs potential military action against Iran.
Champions League as it happened: Bodø/Glimt dump out Inter in historic fashion - ESPN
Enjoy all that happened from today's UEFA Champions League matches, including Bodø/Glimt's historic win over Inter to advance to the round of 16.
‘Scream 7’ To Yell $60M In Global Debut, Second-Best Start For 30-Year Old Horror Franchise – Box Office - Deadline
'Scream 7' Bound for $60M Opening at Worldwide Box Office
State of the Union: Trump to announce plans for new tax cuts through budget reconciliation - CNBC
Advancing any legislation through this process is now significantly more challenging given House Speaker Mike Johnson's shrinking margin in the lower chamber.
Dow closes more than 350 points higher as software stocks bounce back from AI disruption sell-off: Live updates - CNBC
Software stocks staged a comeback on Tuesday, lifting the three major averages.
Apple’s Touch-Screen MacBook Pro to Have Dynamic Island, New Interface - Bloomberg
Apple Inc.’s long-awaited foray into touch-screen laptops will bring major changes to the Mac interface, including the addition of the iPhone’s Dynamic Island feature, according to people familiar with the matter.
MPs openly criticising Andrew reflects shift in tradition - BBC
In the Commons, MPs shared their personal experiences of meeting the former prince – all of them were resoundingly negative.
Extra Extra: Trump's UN ambassador defends Nicki Minaj against claim she's supported by bots - Gothamist
Because Nicki Minaj is a star who doesn't need bots, he argues, here are your afternoon links: Traditional weather models did better than AI with the blizzard, xaviersobased says Bushwick is overrated, Dunkin' has 48-ounce buckets of coffee and more.
Trump to announce data center energy deals during State of the Union - Politico
The agreements with tech companies could help lower energy bills as parties spar about affordability concerns.
Years ago, novelist Tayari Jones snuck into a writing class. It changed her life - NPR
Jones' new novel, Kin, is set in 1950s Louisiana and Atlanta, and tells the story of two young women who grow up next door to each other without their mothers.
Measles cases in South Carolina rise by 6 to 979 - Yahoo
Feb 24 (Reuters) - Measles cases in South Carolina surged to 979 on Tuesday, state health data showed, including six additional infections since Friday.
Trade C.J. Stroud? Texans GM offers definitive statement on rumors - SB Nation
C.J. Stroud is not going anywhere according to Texans GM Nick Caserio
Hungary blocks Europe’s aid for Ukraine on war’s fourth anniversary - The Washington Post
Hungary’s veto over European funding could constrain Ukraine’s ability to fund its army and weaken its hand in U.S. talks with Russia over the war.