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What the U.S. and Ukraine May Gain From Trump’s Rare Earth Diplomacy

The White House and Ukraine struck a deal on strategic resources, a pact that speaks volumes about President Trump’s geopolitical strategy.

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Mark Landler

UK’s Starmer to Meet Trump With a Boost on Defense and Pleas for Ukraine

Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain, fresh from announcing a boost to military spending, is heading to Washington for a high-stakes visit.

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Maria Varenikova and Constant Méheut

What We Know About the U.S.-Ukraine Minerals Deal

A draft agreement discussed on Tuesday does not include a $500 billion payout the Trump administration demanded earlier.

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Andrew E. Kramer and Constant Méheut

U.S.-Ukraine Minerals Deal Draft Features Vague Reference to Security Guarantees

A copy of the agreement obtained by The New York Times says that the United States “supports Ukraine’s effort to obtain security guarantees needed to establish lasting peace.”

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Carter makes case for going No. 1: 'I'm the best'

Former Penn State pass rusher Abdul Carter made a case for a defensive player, specifically himself, to be the first player selected in the draft.

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38 Funny Tweets From The Week That'll Have You Laughing Harder Than Any Man Ever Could

Helping you laugh is the least I can do in our current timeline.

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Mark Schofield

F1 pre-season testing halted by power failure

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A power failure at F1 pre-season testing has brought the session to a halt

Formula 1 fans were waiting for Wednesday, when the new season began in earnest with the first of three days of pre-season testing at Bahrain International Circuit.

However, a power failure brought out a red flag during the afternoon session, bringing the grid to a halt.

While the morning session proceeded without incident the afternoon session was brought to a standstill when...

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James Dator

Aaron Rodgers is rumored to be making a pathetic pitch to one NFL team

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Oh look, it’s Aaron Rodgers with another dumb idea.

There’s no doubt the Los Angeles Rams are at a crossroads. The team is four years removed from their Super Bowl win, but even Sean McVay’s brilliance can only carry the current roster so far. It’s for this reason the team is planning to trade Cooper Kupp, and entertaining offers for Matthew Stafford. It’s time for a reset in LA, not a rebuild — and that means any discussion about how to...

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James Dator

Luka Doncic did pushups right in front of Mavericks GM Nico Harrison

This was too good.

Sometimes coincidence is so uncanny that it moves into hilarity, and that’s exactly what happened on Tuesday night. The first meeting between the Lakers and Mavericks since the Luka Doncic trade was always going to be awkward, but it turned surreal as Luka banged out a set of push ups right in front of the Mavericks GM who questioned his conditioning.

Luka doing push-ups in warmups

How many points is he scoring tonight?! pic.twitter.com/Gn2HnKHek7

— House...

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Looking for a new TV? The 43-inch Fire TV 4-Series is at its lowest-ever price at Amazon.

SAVE $160: As of Feb. 26, the 43-inch Amazon Fire TV 4-Series 4K UHD TV is on sale for $209.99. That's 43% off its list price of $369.99.

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Beats Studio Pro headphones are down by $150 at Best Buy

SAVE $150: As of Feb. 26, Beats Studio Pro headphones are on sale for $199.99 at Best Buy. That's 42% off their list price of $349.99.

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The White Lotus Season 3 cast meeting Moo Deng is the crossover you didnt know you needed

Moo Deng might not be the internet's main animal attraction anymore, but there's clearly still a lot of love out there for the pygmy hippo.

In the deeply wholesome video above, The White Lotus Season 3 stars Sarah Catherine Hook and Sam Nivola (aka the two youngest siblings in the troubled Ratliff family) pay Moo Deng and her family a visit at Thailand's Khao Kheow Open Zoo.

It's as adorable as you'd expect, and they even round the meeting off with a quick game of hippo-based trivia.

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Hinge users can now share private details to matches

Today, dating app Hinge launches Match Note, a feature for users to privately share details about themselves with matches before starting a conversation.

Match Notes are for aspects of oneself you might not want to share on your public profile, but you do want potential dates to know. For example, if you're non-monogamous, sober, or recently out.

SEE ALSO: Comparing AI features for Bumble, Hinge, and Tinder

Hinge users can now add a Match Note...

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Mark Schofield

Will Buxton cannot wait to highlight the ‘greatest racing on Earth’

Ahead of the IndyCar season opener the FOX Sports trio of Townsend Bell, James Hinchcliffe, and Will Buxton met the media, including SB Nation

For many years, Will Buxton has been perhaps the face of Formula 1.

From his role as an analyst on F1TV, to his featured part in the Netflix docuseries Drive to Survive, Buxton has featured prominently in the sport’s growing presence, particularly in the United States. Buxton’s passing for racing, and deep knowledge of the F1 grid as...

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Unrivaled player rankings: Napheesa Collier, Chelsea Gray, and 3 other top performers

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The 5 WNBA stars leading Unrivaled’s MVP ladder ten games into the season.

We’re just a few weeks away from the conclusion of the Unrivaled season, and as such, it’s time for a new edition of the Unrivaled player rankings.

Unrivaled, the new professional women’s basketball league co-founded by Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart, concludes on March 17th. So far, six clubs have played in 10 games each:

Lunar Owls (9-1): Napheesa Collier...

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Mark Schofield

Abdul Carter wants to be the first overall pick in the NFL Draft

Meeting the media at the NFL Combine on Wednesday Penn State pass rusher Abdul Carter made his goals clear

Tuesday at the NFL Scouting Combine was all about executives and coaches.

Wednesday the focus shifts to the players.

When morning broke over the Indianapolis Convention Center the first group of prospects met with the media, including kickers, defensive linemen, and linebackers. In that group? The prospect that might be the first-overall selection in a few months: Penn State...

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Can You Create The Next Iconic Cocktail? Try This Generator

Because mixology school is expensive.

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Reid J. Epstein

Tim Walz Will Not Run for Minnesota’s Senate Seat

The Democrat, who rose from relative obscurity to be chosen as Kamala Harris’s running mate last year, says he will instead explore a third term as governor.

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Matthew Korfhage

8 Best Toaster Ovens (2025), Tested and Reviewed

Toaster ovens are the Swiss Army knives of the modern kitchen. Our top pick could replace your full-size oven.

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Reviewers Don’t Regret Buying These 40 Beauty Products — Except For Wishing They’d Bought ‘Em Sooner

"I am sorry I didn't discover this years ago," —One of many thousands of reviewers who are flat-out obsessed with the bump eraser body scrub.

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