Ukraine Detains Commanders Amid Setbacks on the Front Two generals and a colonel blamed for the loss of territory in eastern Ukraine to Russian forces last year have been held, the country’s security service said.

Alonso ‘very calm’ amid Real Madrid links Xabi Alonso has said he’s “very calm” despite being linked to taking charge at Real Madrid, with speculation over the future of Carlo Ancelotti.

At Least 80 Dead in Colombia Amid a New Surge of Violence Thousands have fled clashes between armed groups on the border with Venezuela, dashing hopes of peace in Colombia.

Bluesky and X launch new video feeds amid TikTok uncertainties TikTok may already be back online but Bluesky and X are quickly jumping on the vertical video train. | Image: Cath Virginia / The VergeWhile TikTok is already crawling back online in the US, uncertainty around the video platform’s future has created an opportunity for Bluesky, X, and others to seize. Over the last few hours, both social media p…

Solana Bags Record Daily Fees of $35M Amid Trump Memecoin Frenzy Such fees are remarkably high for a low-cost blockchain, when transactions typically take fractions of a cent to settle.

Hope amid caution: Reflections on Gaza’s ceasefire (RNS) — In Gaza, hope is not just a feeling — it is a survival mechanism. The post Hope amid caution: Reflections on Gaza’s ceasefire appeared first on RNS.

Amid angry fans, CEO says Pirates won’t be sold Pirates CEO Travis Williams said the organization is committed to winning but declared to frustrated fans that owner Bob Nutting will not sell the team.

Ancelotti feels ‘supported’ at Madrid amid problems Carlo Ancelotti said he feels “supported” at Real Madrid despite a meeting with CEO José Ángel Sánchez and whistles by fans at the Santiago Bernabéu.

Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd returns as CEO amid a dating app decline Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty ImagesBumble founder and executive chair Whitney Wolfe Herd, who stepped down as CEO at the beginning of 2024, is returning to the post in mid-March. Former Slack CEO Lidiane Jones, who succeeded Herd, has resigned for “personal reasons” and will remain in the role until Wolfe Herd takes over. “As I step into the rol…

Amid Drake Legal War, Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” Hits 1 Billion Streams on Spotify submitted by /u/MarvelsGrantMan136

Trump Moves Inauguration Indoors Amid Forecast of Extreme Cold The change, a rare break with tradition, will deny Mr. Trump the pomp and large audience he hoped for at his second swearing-in.

Pep: Haaland contract shows ‘trust’ amid charges Pep Guardiola has said Erling Haaland’s huge new contract shows the striker has “trust” in Manchester City.

Bitcoin’s ‘Coinbase Premium’ Muted Amid Reports Trump Plans to Designate Crypto a National Policy BTC trades at a slight discount on Coinbase relative to Binance, data from CryptoQuant show.

Black Women Defend Mayor Karen Bass Amid Criticism of Wildfire Response Many celebrities and politicians have criticized Karen Bass for her city’s response to the wildfires, but her defenders say she is being held to a double standard.

Polestar announces Polestar 7 SUV amid flagging sales and regulatory hurdles Image: PolestarPolestar may be facing a possible ban in the US, but the Sweden-by-way-of-China manufacturer isn’t going to let that stop it from releasing new products. The company provided a business update on Thursday, during which it announced a new model, the Polestar 7 compact SUV, that will be produced in Europe. Little was revealed about…

‘That room can go to evacuees’: How the Rams moved their playoff game to Arizona amid L.A. wildfires For the Rams, the game’s location, SoFi Stadium or not, quickly became secondary to what is happening in their home city.

Reuters Institute: Publishers Pivot To Video Amid Search Disruption via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern Reuters Institute study finds AI and Google Discover are reshaping publishing. Publishers are pivoting to video platforms amid traffic changes. The post Reuters Institute: Publishers Pivot To Video Amid Search Disruption appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Chuck D Upset About the Misuse of Public Enemy’s ‘Burn Hollywood Burn’ amid L.A. Wildfires: ‘Please Don’t Use Our Song’ submitted by /u/cmaia1503

Rash of charismatic Christian leaders departs Daystar amid ongoing scandal (RNS) — The Christian TV network says the departures of Lance Wallnau, Jack Graham, Jesse Duplantis and others are unrelated to the controversy involving alleged abuse cover-up. The post Rash of charismatic Christian leaders departs Daystar amid ongoing scandal appeared first on RNS.

Dogecoin Slumps 10% Amid Bitcoin’s Slide to $96K, $560M Long Positions Liquidated “History shows these dips often pave the way for bigger bullish movements, especially with where we are in the market cycle now,” one market watcher said, as some foresee a shaky period in January.