Hiker Rescued in Spectacular Fashion From Scenic Spot Near Rio
A woman who broke her leg while hiking near Rio de Janeiro was airlifted to safety in dramatic fashion on Sunday, February 25, in what rescuers said were adverse conditions at high altitude. Footage posted by Rio de Janeiro’s military fire department shows the rescue helicopter against the spectacular coastal backdrop that attracts hikers to the famed Pedra do Telegrafo. “ … ⌘ Read more

‘Do or die moment’ for Ukraine, ‘Western credibility’ hangs in the balance
Ukrainian troops have pulled out of a village in the east of the country, an army spokesman said Monday, as Russian forces display advantages in manpower and ammunition on the battlefield at the start of the war ’s third year. The latest setback for Kyiv’s soldiers was in the village of Lastochkyne, where they fell back to nearby villages in an attempt to h … ⌘ Read more

Ukraine needs ‘stable aid just to defend itself’
With French President Emmanuel Macron is due to host European leaders Monday for a conference aimed at strengthening Western support for Ukraine, director of the Eurasia Democracy Initiative Peter Zalmayev tells France 24 that Kyiv requires timely and stable deliveries of aid just to defend the territory it already controls amid a renewed Russian onslaught. ⌘ Read more

Premier League: Everton’s points deduction cut to six points
Everton punishment reduced from 10 points to six points. ⌘ Read more

Usher has extended his European tour dates to include “seven epic nights in London”
Usher has added three additional dates to his European leg of his global tour. ⌘ Read more

Elle Macpherson reveals she writes a ‘gratitude list’ every morning
Elle Macpherson has revealed that she creates a “gratitude list” at the start of every day. ⌘ Read more

Motivation Monday: camping etiquette
A Fort DeSoto park ranger joined Good Day to talk about camping etiquette on this Motivation Monday. ⌘ Read more

Wyzr Friends app helps older adults make friends
Making friends as an adult can be difficult. That’s why two women have created the Wyzr Friends app, to help people find friends, combat loneliness and carpool to events. ⌘ Read more

Beware of counterfeit Rodeo Tickets
Law enforcement is warning about fake Rodeo tickets as the highly anticipated event is set to begin February 27. ⌘ Read more

Joanna Page nearly quit acting before landing her role in ‘Gavin and Stacey’
After becoming a household name on ‘Gavin and Stacey’, Joanna Page has admitted she was on the verge of quitting acting before landing her role in the BBC Three show. ⌘ Read more

US serviceman dies after setting himself on fire in Gaza protest
US serviceman Aaron Bushnell set fire to himself outside the Israeli embassy in Washington DC. ⌘ Read more

What is meningitis?
Meningitis is a highly contagious bacteria or viral infection that can spread through the exchange of respiratory and throat secretion, like spit, living in close quarters or by kissing. ⌘ Read more

Woman killed in hit-and-run in Prince William County
A woman was killed in a hit-and-run in Prince William County over the weekend, police say. ⌘ Read more

Bad Bunny has been branded “cruel and irresponsible” by animals rights group PETA for riding a real horse onstage
Rapper/singer Bad Bunny has been branded “cruel and irresponsible” by animals rights group PETA for riding a real horse onstage on the opening night of his tour. ⌘ Read more

The mission to recover bounty of ‘ncalculable value’ from legendary Caribbean shipwreck
Colombia’s government on Friday announced an expedition to remove items of “incalculable value” from the wreck of the legendary San Jose Galleon, which sank in 1708 while laden with gold, silver and emeralds estimated to be worth billions of dollars. ⌘ Read more

Iranians urged to vote in first elections since wave of protests
Voters in Iran are being urged to go to the polls as the country gears up for its first elections since Iran was rocked by nationwide protests over the death of Iranian Kurd Mahsa Amini, 22, after her arrest for allegedly violating the strict dress code for women. Surveys showed most voters don’t intend to take part in the poll. ⌘ Read more

Adorable Grey Seal Pup Born In Chicago
Chicago’s Brookfield Zoo has an adorable new resident - a grey seal pup born on 17 February 2024. The male pup, who weighed nearly 35 pounds at birth, will remain behind the scenes for approximately the next month and a half with his 11-year-old mother, Georgie. This is Georgie’s first time experiencing motherhood since she arrived at Brookfield Zoo in 2020. As a pup, Georgie was found stranded on an island in Geor … ⌘ Read more

Thousands rally to support Brazil’s accused ex-president Bolsonaro
Thousands of people came to show their support for Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro, as he fights allegations of an attempted coup. ⌘ Read more

PM: Government’s transport fund is ‘levelling up in action’
PM: Government’s transport fund is ‘levelling up in action’ ⌘ Read more

Zelenskyy: 31,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed in war with Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said 31,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed in war with Russia ⌘ Read more

Ukraine says counteroffensive plans were leaked to Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky suggested on Sunday that plans for Kyiv’s long-awaited counteroffensive last year had been leaked to Russia ahead of time. Ukraine’s counteroffensive in 2023, powered by billions of dollars in Western arms, largely fell flat, failing to break through multiple lines of Russian defences and fortifications. ⌘ Read more

Green Party: We must take action to combat housing crisis
Green Party: We must take action to combat housing crisis ⌘ Read more

Unexploded WW2 Bomb Removed From Back Yard in Plymouth
More than 100 British Army and Royal Navy personnel assisted in the removal of an unexploded 500 kg bomb from the back yard of a home in Plymouth on Friday, February 23. Footage released by Devon and Cornwall Police shows cranes lifting the bomb from the soil onto the back of a truck to be driven out of the city. The bomb was discovered on February 20, the UK’s Ministry of Defence said, c … ⌘ Read more

Slurry Sprayed Onto Brussels Street Amid Fractious Farmer Protest
The uncustomary “stench of manure” was in the air in Brussels on February 26, Politico said, as protesting farmers again descended on the EU capital, in time for a meeting of the bloc’s agriculture ministers. According to the Brussels Times, police were being “bombarded” with dung, and responded with tear gas and water cannons. Tractors were also seen driving through … ⌘ Read more

Prepare for Battle: Age of Empires Mobile Launches Later This Year!
Age of Empires Mobile, developed by TiMi Studio Group and Xbox Games Studio World’s Edge, is set to launch later this year aiming to bring the classic PC gameplay to mobile devices with simplified controls. Engage in global siege battles in multiplayer or build your empire solo in single-player mode, exploring dungeons and gathering resources. It will include … ⌘ Read more

Meningitis warning after Florida student dies
The Volusia County School District is offering grief counseling support for students at Burns Science and Technology Charter School after one of their students died. Parents later received a text warning them that their students may have been exposed to meningitis. ⌘ Read more

Man wanted after stealing car with child inside
Police are searching for a man who stole a car in Detroit that had a child inside. The 3-year-old girl and car were both later found, but the suspect is still on the run after the crime on the city’s west side over the weekend. ⌘ Read more

‘Big Daddy’ Don Garlits Museum tribute to legend
The ‘Big Daddy’ Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing offers a tribute to the legend’s career in Ocala, Florida. ⌘ Read more

New forensic tools to solve real crimes
FOX 35’s Marie Edinger takes us behind the scenes to see the new forensic tools being used to solve real crimes. ⌘ Read more

Kylie Minogue has revealed that she’s enjoying life as a single woman
Pop star Kylie Minogue has revealed that she’s enjoying life as a single woman. ⌘ Read more

Congress coming up against deadline to pass spending bill once again
It’s a race against time once again as Congress needs to pass a spending bill to avoid a governnment shut down. Maryland Congressman Andy Harris joins FOX 5’s On The Hill to discuss the latest moves in the House to push legislation forward. ⌘ Read more

Trump-Biden rematch looks more likely after Nikki Haley loses SC primary
Former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley took a big hit in her home state over the weekend, losing the primary by double digits to former President Donald Trump. Wall Street Journal senior political correspondent Molly Ball joins On The Hill to discuss the latest in the run up to the 2024 general election. ⌘ Read more

Albanese government is ‘ambiguous and weak’ on Israel-Hamas conflict
The Australian’s Foreign Editor Greg Sheridan says the Albanese government is “ambiguous and weak” on the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Mr Sheridan told Sky News host Steve Price that Hamas is an illegal proscribed terrorist organisation “under Australian law”.

“So we wouldn’t allow an organisation like that to control a slice of territory that we were responsible for. … ⌘ Read more

#TheMoment a man climbed up and down Mount Kilimanjaro backwards
Britain’s Ben Stewart conquered Africa’s highest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro, while walking backwards, all in a bid to raise money for charity. ⌘ Read more

Brian Cox married his second wife Nicole Ansari after giving her an ultimatum – telling her they either needed to exchange vows or split up
‘Succession’ actor Brian Cox has revealed he married his second wife Nicole Ansari after giving her an ultimatum - telling her they either needed to exchange vows or split up. ⌘ Read more

Vandalized mural of Flaco restored
A mural honoring Central Park’s most famous owl, Flaco, was vandalized. ⌘ Read more

UN chief: Security Council undermined by Gaza, Ukraine deadlock
United Nations chief Antonio Guterres on Monday (February 26) deplored how the U.N. Security Council had failed to respond adequately to the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, saying the conflicts had “perhaps fatally” undermined its authority. ⌘ Read more

Bolsonaro Supporters Flood Street in Sao Paulo
Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro ridiculed accusations against him of orchestrating a failed coup in front of tens of thousands of his supporters gathered in Sao Paulo on Sunday, February 25. Police are investigating if Bolsonaro incited what amounted to a failed coup after losing the 2022 election, and say he edited a draft presidential decree that would have declared a state of emergency and c … ⌘ Read more

US airman sets himself on fire outside Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C.: The Morning Rundown, Feb. 26, 2024
A U.S. Air Force member set himself on fire outside the Israeli Embassy in Washington D.C., protesting Israel’s operations in Gaza. ⌘ Read more

Sarah Michelle Gellar has thrown her support behind Shannen Doherty
Sarah Michelle Gellar has thrown her support behind her longtime pal Shannen Doherty after the actress lifted the lid on her feud with Alyssa Milano and claimed she got her fired from ‘Charmed’. ⌘ Read more

New British Antarctic Drone Sends Back First Footage Of Icy Continent
British Antarctic Survey scientists have shared the first images and video from their new Windracers drone as they test the new ULTRA uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) over the southern continent’s icy wastes. Over the last few weeks the UAV has flown over 720kms collecting images and scientific data that could enable researchers to widen the range of resear … ⌘ Read more

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle blasted for lack of ‘self awareness’
‘To Di For’ Daily podcast host Kinsey Schofield has blasted Prince Harry and Meghan Markle over their “lack of self-awareness”.

Ms Schofield’s remarks come as Donald Trump issued a warning to the Duke of Sussex saying he won’t protect him from deportation from the US amid claims the royal misrepresented his history of illegal drug use.

The Duke of Sussex is in th … ⌘ Read more

Ben Stokes brushes off suggestion that England were not ruthless against India
Ben Stokes dismissed suggestions England lack a ruthless edge and expressed pride at how his team have fared in Indian conditions after not being given a “chance in hell” of success. England succumbed to a first Test series defeat under the leadership of captain Stokes and head coach Brendon McCullum, as India moved into an unassailable 3-1 lea … ⌘ Read more

Billionaire-backed Koch network drops funding for Nikki Haley after South Carolina loss
Americans for Prosperity, the organization backed by conservative billionaire Charles Koch has revealed it will suspend funding for Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley’s campaign after her loss in South Carolina.

Haley’s campaign thanked the group for being an “ally in the fight for freedom and conservative govern … ⌘ Read more

Concept of gender pay gap is a ‘load of nonsense’: Caleb Bond
Sky News host Caleb Bond says the concept of gender pay gap is a “load of nonsense”.

Mr Bond said it “denies the biological reality” of women going off to have children.

“Which necessarily affects their lifetime earnings, because they tend to take more time out.

“Women tend to work in what you might call caring positions.

“Like nursing or teaching, that tend to be paid less … ⌘ Read more

Triple shooting breaks out at Burlington County home over the weekend: officials
Police are investigating after three people were struck by gunfire in South Jersey this weekend. ⌘ Read more

Spine implants worth over $100,000 stolen from car in Center City
A total of 26 spine implants were stolen from a car parked in a garage on the 2300 block of Race Street on February 19. ⌘ Read more

Olivia Rodrigo donating money from tour to her women’s health initiative
Olivia Rodrigo is donating money from the profits of her global tour to her women’s health non-profit. ⌘ Read more

Liam Gallagher had an identity crisis when Oasis split
Liam Gallagher had an identity crisis when Oasis split because he’d only ever known life in the band. ⌘ Read more

Jury selection begins in murder of nursing student
In Tampa, the murder trial begins Monday for Savannah Mathis, a nursing student who was shot and killed while driving near Julien B. Lane Park. ⌘ Read more