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- The Canadian Press
India PM Modi's party seeks to oust anti-corruption crusader in New Delhi state elections
NEW DELHI (AP) — Thousands begin voting in the Indian capital’s state legislature election on Wednesday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist party trying to unseat a powerful regional group that has ruled New Delhi for over a decade.
- Associated Press
The Gaza Strip has long been a powder keg. Here's a look at the history of the embattled region
Gaza has long been a powder keg, and it exploded after Hamas fighters stormed southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, and began killing and abducting people, sparking a crushing Israeli military operation there that's only recently reached an uneasy ceasefire. President Donald Trump 's suggestion Tuesday that that displaced Palestinians in Gaza be permanently resettled outside the war-torn territory and the U.S. take “ownership” may spark new tension over the enclave on the Mediterranean Sea. Before the war surrounding Israel's establishment in 1948, present-day Gaza was part of the large swath of the Middle East under British colonial rule.
- The Canadian Press
Northwestern uses Martinelli's last second heroics to stave off USC 77-75
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Nick Martinelli scored 27 points and grabbed 13 rebounds and his basket with 2.6 seconds left helped Northwestern hold off USC 77-75 on Tuesday night.
- Reuters
Oil declines amid rising US crude inventories, Sino-US tariff war
SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Oil prices slid on Wednesday as rising stockpiles in the U.S. and market worries about a new Sino-U.S. trade war offset President Donald Trump's renewed push to eliminate Iranian crude exports. Brent crude futures were down 39 cents, or 0.51%, at $75.81 a barrel by 0427 GMT. Prices rebounded, however, after Trump restored the "maximum pressure" campaign on Iran to curtail its nuclear programme he enacted in his first term that cut Iranian crude exports to zero.
- Reuters
The Aga Khan, spiritual leader whose riches enabled horse racing glory, dies at 88
(Reuters) -The Aga Khan, known for his triumphs in horse racing, dazzling wealth and development work around the world, has died in Lisbon at the age of 88, according to the Aga Khan Development Network on X. The 49th hereditary imam or spiritual leader of the world's 15 million Ismaili Muslims, his name also became synonymous with success as a racehorse owner, with the thoroughbred Shergar among his most famous. The multi-millionaire, perhaps billionaire, also enjoyed a lavish lifestyle, characterised by private jets, a $200 million super-yacht and a private island in the Bahamas.
- The Canadian Press
Trump administration pulling almost all USAID workers off the job worldwide
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration said Tuesday that it is pulling almost all U.S. Agency for International Development workers off the job and out of the field worldwide, moving to all but end a six-decade mission to shore up American security by fighting starvation, funding education and working to end epidemics.
- The Independent
Ice storm set to batter Midwest and Northeast US
‘As the mild air mass clashes with frigid air farther north, the ingredients for a major ice storm are expected,’ warns meteorologist
- WLKY - Louisville Videos
Jeffersontown takes down Ballard with buzzer beater
Jeffersontown takes down Ballard with buzzer beater
- The Canadian Press
Broome and Baker-Mazara score 15 apiece and No. 1 Auburn runs away from Oklahoma 98-70
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Johni Broome and Chad Baker-Mazara scored 15 points each and No. 1 Auburn remained undefeated in Southeastern Conference play with a 98-70 win over Oklahoma on Tuesday night.
- KCCI - Des Moines Videos
‘No more Iowa nice’: Biofuels leaders push for year-round E15
‘No more Iowa nice’: Biofuels leaders push for year-round E15
- WLKY - Louisville Videos
Lanesville star Hadley Crosier returns from injury, Eagles eye third straight state title
Lanesville star Hadley Crosier returns from injury, Eagles eye third straight state title
- Storyful
One Person Arrested Over Vandalism at Los Angeles City Hall During Protests
At least one person was arrested on suspicion of felony vandalism on February 4, after demonstrations against President Donald Trump’s crackdown on immigration continued in Los Angeles.Footage posted by Alexandra Datig on X shows graffiti at Los Angeles City Hall on Tuesday that read “F– Trump” and “F– ICE.” Red paint was also seen splattered on the steps of city hall.According to the Los Angeles Police Department, a man participating in the protests was arrested on suspicion of vandalizing several buildings and a Waymo vehicle. Credit: Alexandra Datig via Storyful
- Reuters
Toyota raises full-year profit outlook by 9% to nearly $31 billion
TOKYO (Reuters) -Toyota Motor raised its full-year operating profit forecast by 9% on Wednesday, in a sign of confidence in its ability to ride out any potential U.S. tariffs. The upward revision took into account progress in strengthening its earnings power, backed by efforts to improve the competitiveness of its products, Toyota said in presentation materials. Toyota made the revision despite posting a weaker-than-expected result for the third quarter, its second successive quarterly profit decline.
- The Canadian Press
Middle East latest: Trump suggests Palestinians leave Gaza as talks on ceasefire resume
President Donald Trump suggested Tuesday that displaced Palestinians be permanently resettled outside Gaza and proposed the U.S. take “ownership” in redeveloping the area. His remarks drew swift opposition and were certain to roil the ceasefire talks between Hamas and Israel.
- The Independent
Sweden school shooting latest: Suspect among 11 dead in 'worst mass shooting' in country's history
Prime minister mourns 'brutal, deadly violence against completely innocent people'
- USA TODAY
Lawsuit claims University of Michigan violated protesters' constitutional rights
A new lawsuit filed against the University of Michigan claims the school banned five people from campus because of pro-Palestine protests.
- The Canadian Press
Fast fashion, laptops and toys are likely to cost more due to US tariffs on Chinese imports
A sweeping new U.S. tariff on products made in China is expected to increase the prices American consumers pay for a wide array of products, from the ultra-cheap apparel sold on online shopping platforms to toys and electronic devices such as computers and cellphones.
- Reuters
US Postal Service suspends incoming packages from China, Hong Kong
The Trump administration imposed an additional 10% tariff on Chinese goods that came into effect on Tuesday and moved to close the "de minimis" loophole that allows importers and U.S. shoppers to avoid paying tariffs for packages worth less than $800. USPS said the change will not impact the flow of letters and 'flats' from China and Hong Kong.