Three women lived for years as the last members of the Akuntsu people, who were decimated by a government-backed push to develop parts of the Amazon rainforest in the 1970s and ‘80s.
Month: February 2026
World reacts to eruption of fighting between Pakistan, Afghanistan
Countries around the world are urging the warring parties to show restraint.
Iraqi armed group readies for conflict as US increases military pressure on Iran
The group’s commander emphasizes their commitment to Iran and hints at a more active response compared to previous conflicts. | World News
‘Nobody understands’ Hungary’s Orbán, Estonian PM says
Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal criticised the Hungarian premier for blocking a €90 billion loan that had been approved by all 27 EU member states in December and was intended to cover Ukraine’s financial and military needs for 2026 and 2027.
Von der Leyen pushes through Mercosur deal, splitting European leaders – as it happened
Trade between the EU and two South American countries may start within two months under a provision application of the deal
AP reporter speaks to Iranian doctors who say agents intimidated them and obstructed medical care
Iranian doctors say that during last month’s deadly crackdown on nationwide protests, security agents swarmed hospitals in multiple cities, hunting for wounded protesters. The agents intimidated medical staff, prevented treatment
South Korea to get fully functional Google Maps after nod to map data transfer
This decision, conditioned on security measures, may challenge local services like Naver and Kakao while addressing US concerns over market access. | World News
World shares are mostly higher in a week dominated by AI news
Shares are mostly higher in Europe and Asia after the worst day for Nvidia’s stock since last spring dragged the U.S. market lower. U.S. futures fell as investors focused on
Tech giant Anthropic vs Pentagon over how much AI can be used in war, surveilling US citizens
Anthropic has not been an unwilling partner to US military so far; but it has some red lines over how much of its AI should be used for war, national security | World News
Green Party wins UK by-election in blow to Labour, PM Starmer
Progressive Greens win closely-watched election in one-time Labour stronghold, while right-wing Reform comes second.
National and International News in Focus
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says Scouting America will alter several policies to maintain its support from the U.S. military.
How a working-class plumber threw a wrench in Starmer’s election plans
The special election in northern England was supposed to be neck-and-neck-and-neck: a three-way scrap between the governing Labour Party, fighting to keep control of a seat in its historic heartland, and two outsiders – the hard-right populist Reform UK party, and the new-look progressive Green Party. In the end, it wasn’t even close.
Kayvon Thibodeaux trade rumors swirling at NFL Combine
Will Thibodeaux be an ex-Giant before the 2026 NFL Draft?
Mamdani likely to be grilled on Trump meeting, Columbia student detention at Q&A
What did Mamdani and Trump talk about at their meeting yesterday and why was it kept secret? They talked about the detained Columbia student, too.
Man kicked onto subway tracks at Jay Street-MetroTech during drunken fight
The victim was waiting for a train on the Manhattan-bound R line at the Jay St. station near Willoughby St. at 11:35 p.m. Thursday when he got into an argument with another man, cops said.
Chelsea to face PSG in last 16, Man City to meet Real Madrid
Chelsea will play holders Paris St-Germain in the Champions League last 16 while Manchester City will face Real Madrid in the knockout stages for a fifth straight season.
Patriots graded poorly in latest NFLPA report card
The results of the 2025 NFL players survey have been released.
House Overnight committee deposes Hillary Clinton in New York
Clinton provided testimony to the Republican-led House Oversight Committee as part of an ongoing inquiry into the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s case.
Is a Solution to New York’s Food Stamp Theft Finally on the Horizon?
New Yorkers could see new benefit cards in 2027 as officials pledge to prioritize a long-awaited upgrade.
Mayor Mamdani, President Trump have meeting at White House
Mike Marza has the details on Mayor Mamdani and President Trump’s meeting in the Oval Office.https://abc7ny.com/post/nyc-mayor-zohran-mamdani-set-meet-presid…
Fernando Mendoza is a winner, that’s what you want
The Raiders don’t have to make anything official until April, but their does not seem to be any doubt about what they will do with the first overall pick in this year’s draft.
Dramatic video shows aftermath of massive NYC accident
Video shows thevehicle pileup on the Long Island Expressway today in Long Island City, Queens.
Suspect sought for punching out man on Bronx street: NYPD
The NYPD is looking for a suspect who assaulted a 67-year-old man in the Bronx this week.
Jets likely to prioritize edge rusher, hold prime draft position at No. 2 overall
Adding an edge rusher this offseason was already a priority for the Jets. But following Thursday’s trade, it becomes more vital for them.
Nolan McLean’s ready to face World Baseball Classic pressure
Brandon London breaks down why Nolan McLean is primed to shine for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic and prove to the international stage why he’s the…
Kopitar, Anderson, Hiller
The LA Kings suffered their most lopsided defeat of the season, as they fell to the Edmonton Oilers by an 8-1 final on Thursday evening at Crypto.com Arena. The Oilers opened the scoring 7:25 into the game as the Kings continued yesterday’s theme of allowing goals in transition. Edmonton attacked 3-on-2, moving into the offensive […]
New rule could block home sales without energy grade
Thurston County may require homeowners to obtain a government energy score before listing, raising concerns about property rights and housing costs.
Chrebet on why the New York Jets Won the Johnson-Sweat Trade
Wayne Chrebet breaks down the New York Jets trade that sent Jermaine Johnson to the Tennessee Titans for big fella T’Vondre Sweat.???? Become a Jet X YouTube M…
Making sense of Yankees’ potential roster construction
Joel Sherman’s ‘Three Things’ for February 27th, 2026 addresses several possibilities for the Yankees’ initial roster construction, including the…
Sonny Styles generates huge buzz with 2026 NFL Scouting Combine performance
Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles generated a huge buzz with his historic speed and leaping ability at the NFL Scouting Combine on Thursday.
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Suns relocate ‘mojo’ for momentum-shifting win over Lakers
It was the perfect night for the Suns to relocate their “mojo” and they capitalized on the timing with a gigantic win over the Los Angeles Lakers.
Having a mentor like Tom Brady would be pretty meaningful
If — or probably more like when — quarterback Fernando Mendoza is selected by the Raiders at No. 1 overall in this year’s NFL Draft, he’ll join a franchise that is partly owned by Tom Brady.
Rihanna sparks new music buzz with recording session video
Rihanna riled her fans with a clip of her in the recording studio, reigniting hopes that her ninth album could be on the way.
‘Survivor 50’ star Jenna Lewis-Dougherty calls out pregame alliances
“Survivor 50” star Jenna Lewis-Dougherty is calling out pregame alliances. During an interview with Page Six Entertainment Reporter Eric Todisco,…
New York Percussion Series on New York City: Get Tickets Now!
Join us Tuesday, April 28th at 7pm for the New York Percussion Series featuring Percussion People. The group will be joined by Saturday Night Live percussionist Valerie Naranjo. This all-percussion evening will feature a collection of percussion instruments from around the globe highlighted by the West African xylophone (gyil).
Cowboys going through with $28 million George Pickens franchise tag today
Dallas is planning to place the franchise tag on receiver George Pickens on Friday following a career-best first season with the team, according to Yahoo.
Kayvon Thibodeaux trade rumors swirling at NFL Combine
Will Thibodeaux be an ex-Giant before the 2026 NFL Draft?
Mamdani likely to be grilled on Trump meeting, Columbia student detention at Q&A
What did Mamdani and Trump talk about at their meeting yesterday and why was it kept secret? They talked about the detained Columbia student, too.
Man kicked onto subway tracks at Jay Street-MetroTech during drunken fight
The victim was waiting for a train on the Manhattan-bound R line at the Jay St. station near Willoughby St. at 11:35 p.m. Thursday when he got into an argument with another man, cops said.
Chelsea to face PSG in last 16, Man City to meet Real Madrid
Chelsea will play holders Paris St-Germain in the Champions League last 16 while Manchester City will face Real Madrid in the knockout stages for a fifth straight season.
Patriots graded poorly in latest NFLPA report card
The results of the 2025 NFL players survey have been released.
House Overnight committee deposes Hillary Clinton in New York
Clinton provided testimony to the Republican-led House Oversight Committee as part of an ongoing inquiry into the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s case.
Is a Solution to New York’s Food Stamp Theft Finally on the Horizon?
New Yorkers could see new benefit cards in 2027 as officials pledge to prioritize a long-awaited upgrade.
Fernando Mendoza is a winner, that’s what you want
The Raiders don’t have to make anything official until April, but their does not seem to be any doubt about what they will do with the first overall pick in this year’s draft.
Mayor Mamdani, President Trump have meeting at White House
Mike Marza has the details on Mayor Mamdani and President Trump’s meeting in the Oval Office.https://abc7ny.com/post/nyc-mayor-zohran-mamdani-set-meet-presid…
Dramatic video shows aftermath of massive NYC accident
Video shows thevehicle pileup on the Long Island Expressway today in Long Island City, Queens.
Suspect sought for punching out man on Bronx street: NYPD
The NYPD is looking for a suspect who assaulted a 67-year-old man in the Bronx this week.
Jets likely to prioritize edge rusher, hold prime draft position at No. 2 overall
Adding an edge rusher this offseason was already a priority for the Jets. But following Thursday’s trade, it becomes more vital for them.
Nolan McLean’s ready to face World Baseball Classic pressure
Brandon London breaks down why Nolan McLean is primed to shine for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic and prove to the international stage why he’s the…








