WASHINGTON — An American aid worker abducted by militants more than six years ago in West Africa has been freed, his wife and a senior military official said on Monday, but the circumstances of his release were not immediately clear. The aid worker, Jeffery Woodke, was kidnapped in Niger in October 2016 and then was believed to have been taken […]
Read moreIllustration: Annelise Capossela/Axios The Federal Reserve doesn't see the pandemic posing a risk to the economy anymore — an important milestone. Driving the news: "COVID is no longer playing an important role in our economy," chair Jerome Powell told reporters at a press conference Wednesday. Why it matters: The Fed chair's comments are a big deal, marking the end of […]
Read moreBy The Associated Press March Madness is heading to the Sweet 16 without a handful of top teams. Two No. 1 seeds, Kansas and Purdue, No. 2 seed Arizona and No. 4 seed Virginia are all gone — and gone with them are millions of busted brackets. Tough sledding for the bluebloods, too: Besides Kansas, Kentucky and Duke are heading […]
Read moreBookmark Don’t miss a thing! Sign up to the Daily Star’s newsletter We have more newsletters The Royal Family has been accused of "airbrushing Princess Diana from history" with a Mother's Day Instagram post labelled a “huge mistake”. On the official Instagram page for the royals, images of both the mother of King Charles III – the late Queen Elizabeth […]
Read moreSOLDEU, Andorra — Mikaela Shiffrin won her 21st career giant slalom at the World Cup Finals Sunday as the American standout ended the season with yet another record. The victory moved Shiffrin past Vreni Schneider, a week after matching the Swiss skier’s mark of 20 World Cup GS victories. The American has won seven of the last eight events and […]
Read moreLeaked documents have revealed that Prince Louis, the youngest of Kate Middleton and Prince William’s three children, will have a role to play alongside his siblings at King Charles III’s coronation in May. Documents seen by the Times show Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Louis are expected to get in a carriage with their parents as everyone goes from Westminster […]
Read morePolice are "very concerned" for a 15-year-old girl who went missing after meeting a man at a bus station. Faith Marley, 15, was last spotted on CCTV at Buchanan Bus Station in Glasgow, where she left with an unknown man shortly after 11.20am on Wednesday (March 15). Officers from Police Scotland have now released the footage and are urging anyone […]
Read moreKelle Bryan says Shamima Begum should be allowed to return We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Shamima Begum took part in an ISIS training camp, according […]
Read moreWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Chancellor Jeremy Hunt was last night urged to cut taxes for couples after his “family-friendly” budget left the UK with […]
Read moreSend any friend a story As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Anyone can read what you share. By Ross Douthat Opinion Columnist This week the conservative writer Bethany Mandel had the kind of moment that can happen to anyone who talks in public for a living: While promoting a new book critiquing progressivism, she […]
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