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CNN —The Trump administration’s swift, sweeping cuts to the federal workforce is set to derail the livelihoods of potentially thousands of military families.The turmoil within the military community caused by the recent firings of probationary employees, looming terminations and a rolling series of deadlines for federal employees to return to work should not be surprising.

Military families rocked by Trump’s federal government cuts

California college student Menghan Zhuang was found dead in her off-campus apartmentFox News Flash top headlines for February 20Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com.Authorities have launched a homicide investigation after a 23-year-old California college student was found dead in her off-campus apartment, where a man was seen climbing out the window before her body was found.

Police hunt for ‘male companion’ seen fleeing slain college student’s apartment

The percentage of U.S. adults who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or something other than heterosexual has continued to rise, hitting an all-time high of 9.3%, up from 7.6% in 2023, according to a Gallup report released Thursday.Jeff Jones, senior editor at Gallup, said in a phone interview that he didn’t expect that increase to happen so fast.

Nearly 1 in 10 U.S. adults identify as LGBTQ, Gallup survey finds

PANAMA CITY — Panama’s president said Thursday that he had instructed the country’s foreign minister to not discuss the U.S. government’s allegations of Chinese interference in the operations of the Panama Canal with the visiting head of U.S. Southern Command.The comments followed a dustup the day before when the U.S. embassy in Panama said one of the agenda items for Adm. Alvin Holsey’s visit would be discussing “efforts to protect the canal area from Chinese Communist Party influence & control.”

Panama exasperated over persistence of US allegations of Chinese control of canal

Niall Carson | Pa Images | Getty ImagesIndeed CEO Chris Hyams takes a creative approach to interviewing job candidates, he says.Typically, when an interviewee comes to him, their skills and experience have already been vetted by other leaders within the company, says Hyams, who's been Indeed's CEO since 2019. So he gets to ask more unconventional, personality-driven questions."It's funny, the more I do this, the less I'm looking for specific knowledge or experience," he says. "The most important thing is

Indeed CEO: I always ask these 2 questions in job interviews—they're more important than a resume

If you rely on Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), pay close attention—some important changes are on the horizon, and they could directly impact your benefits. From new earning limits to potential policy shifts, here’s everything you need to know to stay ahead.

SSDI Shake-Up: The Changes That Could Cost You Big in 2025!

Australian Minister for Defense discusses Chinese military ships off the country's coastAustralian Minister for Defense Richard Marles labels it an "unusual event" as Chinese military ships traverse waters off Australia's coast. (Credit: Sky News)Australia is "keeping close watch on" Chinese military ships traversing waters off its coast, Richard Marles, Australia's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defense, noted during an interview on Sky News Australia.

Chinese warships make 'unusual' voyage near US ally Australia

CNN —In “The Wild Robot,” Lupita Nyong’o voices Roz, an intelligent droid who must navigate the challenging natural world of the future.The DreamWorks film, based on the classic children’s book by Peter Brown, has nabbed three Oscar nominations this year – including best original score, best sound and best animated feature – but it has also earned a lesser-known distinction.

‘The Wild Robot’ earned a surprising and important honor this award season

This team handed Brady arguably his most painful non-Super Bowl lossTom Brady lost two Super Bowls to the Giants, a third to the Eagles and was defeated twice by the Broncos one game shy of the Super Bowl. While each of those teams had considerable success against him, Brady said that a different former opponent continues to cause him to lose sleep.

Tom Brady shares which NFL team still gives the seven-time Super Bowl champion 'nightmares'

The Treasury Department set a March 21 deadline for businesses to report "beneficial ownership information" or risk civil and criminal penalties. It delayed the prior deadline by 30 days.The delay comes after a Texas district court struck down a nationwide injunction on enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act.

Treasury sets March 21 deadline for millions of businesses to report ownership information or risk fines of $10,000 or more

Attorneys for the asylum seekers slam Trump proclamation as 'unlawful'Fox News Flash top headlines for February 20Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com.U.S. District Judge Randolph Moss has granted an "administrative stay" blocking the deportation of eight asylum seekers who face threats of violence in their home countries.

Federal judge blocks Trump admin deportation of 8 foreign nationals

The best coffee makers we testedEveryone has a favorite way they take their coffee, so zeroing in on the best coffee makers means accounting for different preferences. True home baristas need an espresso machine to craft perfect lattes. If you’re brewing for a crowd, a classic drip coffee maker is a no-brainer for its simplicity and capacity.

The best coffee makers in 2025, tested and reviewed

Feb. 20 (UPI) -- The Pokémon Company is teasing its annual Pokémon Presents video presentation that will be held Feb. 27 on Pokémon Day.The session will offer "exciting updates and announcements across the Pokémon franchise," a press release states.Although an official synopsis of the call has yet to be shared, fans might expect an update regarding Pokémon Legends: Z-A, a 2025 video game for Nintendo Switch that was announced during last year's presentation.

'Pokemon Presents' to be held Feb. 27 on Pokemon Day

For more than 20 years, I worked as an international trade lawyer representing U.S. companies against unfair imports. In that time I led lumber, steel, plywood and other cases against Canada, Japan, Korea, Germany, Britain and France. I have long advocated, in court and in publications, for more effective remedies against unfair trade that harms U.S. industry and U.S. workers.

A bullying trade policy comes with costs | GUEST COMMENTARY

Authorities in Dubai said the man gave Raducanu a note and took a photo of herFox News Flash top sports headlines for February 20Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com.Emma Raducanu has spoken out about her "difficult experience" involving a "fixated" fan at the Dubai Tennis Championships this week.

US Open champ Emma Raducanu breaks silence on ‘difficult experience’ with ‘fixated’ fan at Dubai Championships

CNN —Italian police have seized dozens of forged artworks attributed to famous artists such as Picasso and Rembrandt in what authorities have called a “clandestine painting laboratory.”The investigation, led by the Carabinieri Command for the Protection of Cultural Heritage, the country’s arts and culture police, and coordinated with the Rome prosecutor’s office, started when authorities began searching for fraudulent works that had been put for sale online, according to a press release issued by the police.

Police raided a forger’s workshop in Rome. They found dozens of pieces, including fake Picassos and Rembrandts

Linda McMahon's nomination to serve as Education secretary advanced through a Senate committee Thursday, setting up a vote by the full chamber. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/UPI | License PhotoFeb. 20 (UPI) -- A Senate committee advanced the nomination of Linda McMahon for Education secretary to the full Senate despite worries of President Donald Trump's comments about dismantling the Department of Education.The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pension Committee approved the nomination of McMahon, Trump's Small

Linda McMahon's nomination as Education secretary moves to full Senate

Our podcast on markets, the economy and business. This week, the new president’s push to create a complete electric-car supply chainI more nickel than it knows what to do with. The metal is a key component in some electric vehicle batteries—and almost half of the world’s supply is produced in the sprawling island nation.

Why Indonesia’s big bet on EVs could be a costly failure

Kohberger could face the death penalty if convicted of killing 4 studentsA quadruple murder suspect and former grad student has been delivered a blow after an Idaho judge made a ruling following major DNA evidence in the gruesome case.A DNA technique was used by prosecutors to identify Bryan Kohberger as the prime suspect in the case.

Bryan Kohberger quadruple murder case takes twist as judge makes major ruling on DNA evidence

Drop “mayonnaise or Miracle Whip” in a conversation, and people have feelings — a lot of them. Though found near each other in a grocery store, these creamy condiments are often talked about like they don’t even exist in the same universe. Passionate opinions aside, there are some important technical differences between mayo and Miracle Whip.

Here’s How Mayonnaise and Miracle Whip Are Different, According to the Government

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The conventional wisdom on Capitol Hill has long been that Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell would retire at the end of his current term, rather than run for re-election in Kentucky. It now appears those assumptions were true. Politico reported:Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, the former majority leader and the most consequential Republican senator of his generation, will announce Thursday he will not seek re-election next year, according to people briefed on his plans.

Former GOP Leader Mitch McConnell won't seek re-election in 2026

Let’s break down what the House and Senate Budget Committees completed last weekSenate to vote on Kash Patel to lead FBIFox News senior congressional correspondent Chad Pergram reports on the expected Senate vote for President Donald Trump’s FBI director nominee Kash Patel.You’ll likely need a universal translator to decipher the fiscal discourse emanating from Capitol Hill this week and next.

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Senate trying to advance Trump's agenda

ToplineElon Musk, the world’s richest man and head of the powerful Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), and President Donald Trump elevated decades-old conspiracies about the state of the U.S. government’s gold reserve at Fort Knox this week, as Trump vowed to take a rare look inside the tightly guarded facility.

Trump Joins Elon Musk In Targeting Fort Knox Gold—What We Know About Its $400 Billion Supply

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams is in a state of legal and political purgatory.The first-term Democrat is waiting on a judge to rule on a Justice Department request to dismiss a federal indictment charging him with accepting lavish travel perks and illegal campaign contributions from foreign interests seeking to buy his influence.

What’s next for NYC Mayor Eric Adams as a judge weighs dismissing his corruption case?

AUSTIN, Texas — Announced by the San Antonio Spurs Thursday afternoon, Victor Wembanyama is expected to miss the remainder of the regular season after being diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder.The condition was discovered upon Wembanyama's return from the All-Star Game in San Francisco.

NBA Fans React To Massive Victor Wembanyama Injury News

WBZ via CNN Newsource Dr. Richard Binzel is a leading astronomer and professor at MIT. Binzel and his team have been following asteroid 2024 YR4 for months. It was first identified by NASA late last year and has been monitoring its chances of colliding with Earth on December 22By Brandon Truitt CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts (WBZ) — An astronomer at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge is tracking a huge asteroid that could collide with Earth in a few years.Dr. Richard Binzel is a leading astronomer

MIT professor tracking asteroid 2024 YR4 that could collide with Earth in a few years

Jackpot winner says he'll take family on vacation and pay off billsWhere can Americans find the best deals on travel?Travel expert Bobby Laurie discusses top offers to look out for on 'Your World.'A man in Wayne County, Michigan won over a million dollars in the lottery after playing the same numbers year after year — and said he now plans on taking an "extended family vacation."

Man plans 'extended' travel after winning lottery by playing same numbers for years

If you're looking for a special edition 2025 Jeep Wrangler, you'd better be ready to buy the 4xe hybrid version. For whatever reason, that's the model that's getting all the factory attention right now. First, it got the throw-back Willys '41 edition.

Limited-Edition Wrangler Backcountry Is Jeep’s Bridge Between Sahara And Rubicon

A United Airlines passenger flying from Houston to Austin on Monday found a self-upgrader in their seat when they boarded. They were supposed to be in a first class window seat, but a woman was already there.United Airlines First Class BoardingThe first class passenger offered, “I’m seat F,” but the woman declared “I’m more comfortable here.” He left it at that and took what seems to be her middle seat in coach.

‘I’m More Comfortable Here,’ She Said—But Her Self-Upgrade To United Airlines First Class Blew Up In Her Face

TroyBoy21/ShutterstockFrom color-blocked murals to abstract wallpapers and criss-cross wainscoting, geometric accent walls have been making waves in recent years, as many seek to inject a bit of oomph into their spaces. But does that make them just another passing trend? What if they become outdated by next year? We spoke to Sarah Bilotta, House Digest's design historian, for answers. Believe it or not, there's such a thing as timeless geometric and trendy geometric. For instance, diamond motifs fall in the

Geometric Accent Walls: Timeless Or Trendy? Here's The Difference

We may never know how the Oscars got their name, but at least we know who bestows the golden Academy Awards. You hear the film group thanked in almost every Oscar speech: It's the Academy.The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the governing body overseeing the OG of award shows, has worked over the past decade to restructure the membership of film professionals who vote on the Oscars each year.