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Newsletter: Time for Europe to ‘stop hitting the snooze button’

Good morning. I’m Mared Gwyn. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Just in: The US ambassador to the EU, Andrew Puzder, has hailed State Secretary Marco Rubio’s speech at the Munich Security Conference as “positive” for the trans-Atlantic alliance, adding that it’s a “hallmark of a great diplomat” to be able to say the things the audience “wants and doesn’t want to hear.” Puzder also hailed European “progress” in aligning its approach to migration policy with the US’s, and…

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9 skiers still missing near California’s Lake Tahoe after avalanche

Search and rescue crews are continuing efforts in Northern California’s Nevada County after an avalanche was reported late Tuesday morning. Six backcountry skiers survived but nine remain unaccounted for, authorities said.The Nevada County Sheriff’s Office said the avalanche was reported near Castle Peak around 11:30 a.m. amid a heavy snowstorm…

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The EU offers a €6,000 salary and a lifelong job, but only 3% will get in

Brussels is opening the door to one of Europe’s most coveted careers. After a seven-year pause, the European Personnel Selection Office has relaunched the AD5 competition, the main entry route to becoming a permanent official at the European Commission. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The job offers starting salaries of up to €6,758…

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Dear Abby: My latest beau has been stalking me after I broke up with him

DEAR ABBY: I am 57 and have never been married. I have had many relationships (some good, some bad). Although in the past I experienced heartbreaks, I am now open to meeting someone new.  I recently ended a relationship with “Bill,” a man I met at a resort casino three years ago. I was happy in the beginning, until things started to take a turn. Because we go to the same places all the…

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Aaron Judge admits early frustration in team’s offseason: ‘We’re the New York Yankees’

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Turning 34 in April, it’s becoming more and more likely that Aaron Judge may join Don Mattingly as the only New York Yankees captains without a World Series ring in the modern era.Judge is coming off his third MVP season in the last four years but remains without what really matters in Yankees universe: a title.Well, after Judge’s Yankees were bounced in the American League Division…

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Dear Abby: I’ve been married for 50 years — and my husband never apologized for his affair

DEAR ABBY: I have been married 50 years and recently remembered that my husband cheated on me with several different women. He admitted to one affair but swears he saw her only twice and they had sex only once. He says I’m imagining the other two. He hasn’t apologized for the one he admitted to and refuses to discuss it or the other two, though I can see them in my mind’s eye and feel it in my gut.  At this point, I’m more angry about his lying than I am about something that happened decades ago. Am I wrong…

Noah J. Ricketts, Analise Scarpaci and More to Star in CHARMING Industry Reading

Another Fairytale Productions will present an invite-only, industry reading of Charming: A New Musical, with music & lyrics by PARKWILD (Austin Zudeck & Justin Thunstrom) and AJ Smith, and a book by Addison Pia & Sandy Comstock. Directed by Kenneth Ferrone (The Wanderer, Prelude to a Kiss the Musical, “Rent” on FOX), the reading is set for Tuesday, February 17th in New York City. Charming is the fairytale that started them all and accidentally invented the world’s most famous fairytale fraud – Prince Charming – and the fierce princess who helped him build the lie that became legend. Set in…

California Fish and Game Commission votes to designate some mountain lions as threatened species

SACRAMENTO, Calif. () — The California Fish and Game Commission voted unanimously Thursday to permanently protect the six groups of mountain lions that live in the Santa Monica and Santa Cruz mountains.The commission is listing the lions as threatened under the California Endangered Species Act.The panel’s meeting in Sacramento comes amid a push to protect the approximately 1,4000 mountain lions roaming through Southern California and the Central Coast. The state is home to about 4,170 mountain lions.The California Department of Fish and Wildlife in December submitted a recommendation in favor of the designation.California Fish and Game Commission is set to…

Newsletter: Summer deadline for EU economic relaunch

Good morning. I’m Mared Gwyn and it’s Friday – here’s another packed newsletter to start your day. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The Munich Security Conference kicks off this morning, one year after US Vice President JD Vance stunned 2025 delegates with a blistering speech criticising Europe’s institutions. For many, that speech marked the start of the unraveling of the US-Europe alliance – with ideological tensions continuing to surface, and the recent crisis over Greenland forcing Europe to recalibrate its strategic reliance on Washington. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will lead this year’s US delegation to the conference, where Ukraine is expected to…

Young travellers cite high costs as a major barrier to visiting Europe

Europe looks set to see a drop in overseas visitors in 2026, according to a new survey. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The main drivers are affordability concerns, a growing preference for domestic or closer-to-home trips and limited vacation time. In particular, young travellers cited high costs as a major barrier to visiting Europe. So what plans does the region have to avoid pricing out a new generation of adventurers? High costs deter young travellers The European Travel Commission (ETC) and Eurail’s Long-Haul Travel Barometer 1/2026 report points to a more cautious outlook for long-haul travellers to Europe from seven key overseas markets:…

James Van Der Beek Urged Fans Not to Ignore This Colorectal Cancer Symptom Before Death: A Look Back

James Van Der Beek urged fans not to ignore one specific colorectal cancer symptom before his death on Wednesday, February 11, at age 48. In a resurfaced interview from November 2024, Van Der Beek revealed to People that there was one indicator for his eventual stage III colorectal cancer he didn’t think much of when it first happened. “It was just a change in bowel habits,” he said while speaking about his diagnosis publicly for the first time. “I thought, I probably need to change my diet a little bit. Maybe I need to stop [drinking] coffee. Maybe I need…

US Marine declared dead after search following fall from USS Iwo Jima

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A U.S. Marine who reportedly fell overboard and was lost at sea during operations in the Carribean has been declared dead after an unsuccessful search, officials said Thursday. Lance Cpl. Chukwuemeka E. Oforah, 21, of Florida, was declared deceased on Tuesday, three days after he fell overboard the USS Iwo Jima, the Marine Corps said. He was announced dead following a 72-hour search and rescue operation.NAVY SAILOR DIES AFTER RESCUING 2 CHILDREN FROM HIGH SURF IN HAWAII WATERS “We are all grieving alongside the Oforah family,” said Col. Tom Trimble, commanding officer of…

Americans may have to pay to bring back alleged members of ‘foreign terrorist cartel’ to US

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Alleged members of “foreign terrorist cartel” Tren de Aragua may be brought back to the U.S. after their deportations in 2025, and it could come at taxpayers’ expense.U.S. District Judge James Boasberg, who has repeatedly butted heads with the Trump administration, ordered the Trump administration Thursday to facilitate the return of 137 migrants deported to a notorious prison in El Salvador, CECOT, in 2025. Boasberg stipulated in his ruling that the government pay for the migrants’ airfare back to the U.S., meaning taxpayers are likely footing the bill. Boasberg argued that it’s “unclear why…

Mortgage rates edge lower, hover near 6%

Mortgage rates inched lower this week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, released Thursday, showed the average rate on the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage slipped to 6.09% from last week’s reading of 6.11%. The average rate on a 30-year loan was 6.87% a year ago. HOME DELISTINGS SURGE AS SELLERS STRUGGLE TO GET THEIR PRICE “Bolstered by strong economic growth, a solid labor market and mortgage rates at three-year lows, housing affordability continues to measurably improve,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. “These factors have caught the attention of many prospective homebuyers, driving…

Phillies release Nick Castellanos despite  million owed amid reported camp absence controversy

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A Philadelphia Phillies fan favorite has been released before spring training gets underway. Veteran MLB outfielder Nick Castellano will have to find a new home before the start of the 2026 season after the team announced his release on Thursday.The news comes after a report from The Athletic revealed “there is no locker in the clubhouse” for Castellanos, adding he has been told “not to report to the team’s complex this week.” The reason? The Phillies are looking to get out of Castellanos’ $20 million contract, and he was expected to either be…

Netanyahu urges court to revoke Palestinians’ Israeli citizenship after convictions for violent crimes

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday asked a court to revoke the Israeli citizenship of two Palestinian men convicted of terrorism offenses.The effort appears to be the first use of a law enacted three years ago allowing the revocation of citizenship and subsequent deportation of Palestinian citizens who were convicted of certain violent crimes such as terrorism and received financial support from the Palestinian Authority as a reward.Netanyahu filed court documents arguing that the severity of the crimes, along with payments the men reportedly received from a Palestinian Authority fund, justify…

Phillipa Soo Sings ‘Was She Prettier Than I?’ in HIGH SPIRITS

Watch Phillipa Soo sing “Was She Prettier Than I?” as  Ruth Condomine in Encores! High Spirits. The cast features Saturday Night Live alum Rachel Dratch as Edith, alongside film and television star Campbell Scott as Dr. Bradman and Jennifer Sánchez as Mrs. Bradman, husband-and-wife duo Phillipa Soo and Steven Pasquale as Ruth Condomine and Charles Condomine, as well as Katrina Lenk as Elvira and Andrea Martin as Madame Arcati. High Spirits is running through February 15, 2026. Directed by Tony Award nominee Jessica Stone and Encores! Music Director Mary-Mitchell Campbell with choreography by Ellenore Scott, this rarely revived musical is adapted from Noël Coward’s beloved comedy Blithe Spirit.  Browse More BWW FOR YOU

Where is Jermain Charlo? – CBS News

Where is Jermain Charlo? – CBS News Watch CBS News Police release last known images of 23-year-old missing mom. Can this security camera video help reveal what happened to her? “48 Hours” contributor Michelle Miller reports.

No Matter Your Body Type, These 15 Wide-Leg Pants Are Seriously So Flattering — From

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Wide-leg pants are some of the most flattering bottoms you can own, whether you’re curvy, petite, tall or somewhere in between. To make the search for the perfect pair easier, we rounded up 15 wide-leg pants that deliver on fit, comfort and style — no tailoring tricks required. From pull-on styles that feel polished enough for work to relaxed pairs that elevate everyday outfits, these flattering finds start at just $20 on Amazon, proving that great style doesn’t have to…

Shooting at South Carolina State University leaves two dead

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Two people were killed and at least one other was injured in a campus shooting Thursday at South Carolina State University.The university confirmed the incident in a statement, adding that the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is investigating the shooting.The identities of the victims and the condition of the wounded person have not been released.The university said it issued a campus lockdown at approximately 9:15 p.m. Thursday following a report of a shooting in an apartment at the Hugine Suites student residential complex.MARYLAND HIGH SCHOOL LOCKED DOWN AFTER SHOOTING LEAVES ONE…

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