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What we're covering:Trump lawyer faces confirmation hearing today to be deputy attorney generalHegseth rules out NATO membership for Ukraine and says pre-2014 borders are "unrealistic"Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ruled out membership for Ukraine in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) on Wednesday and said it is “unrealistic” to expect the country’s borders to revert to before the 2014 annexation of Crimea.

Trump pushes federal cuts amid legal challenges as controversial Cabinet picks face key votes

Restaurant Brands International reported quarterly adjusted earnings per share of 81 cents and revenue of $2.3 billion.Burger King's and Popeyes' U.S. restaurants outperformed Wall Street's expectations.Restaurant Brands International on Wednesday reported same-store sales growth of 2.5%, fueled by the better-than-expected performance from Burger King's and Popeyes' U.S. restaurants.

Restaurant Brands reports 2.5% same-store sales growth, fueled by Burger King and Popeyes

My sister Dorothy Porter was a bohemian, gay poet; I was a respectable church handmaiden. But she cracked the door open for me to start seeing the world differentlyI spent most of my adult life as an evangelical Christian, learning to accept a whole-body compliance to a regimented way of living and submission to the Bible as God-breathed and infallible.

I was an evangelical Christian for 35 years – until my transgressive big sister gave me the courage to break free

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Education Department is scrapping a policy from the Biden administration that threatened to upend colleges’ plans to pay athletes for their name, imagine and likeness by making those payments subject to federal Title IX rules.President Donald Trump’s education officials announced the change Wednesday, saying the policy from former President Joe Biden’s final days in office had no legal basis under Title IX, the 1972 law forbidding sex discrimination in education.

Education Department rescinds Biden memo that threatened to upend college NIL payments

RNC warns Dems: Government shutdown a 'losing issue'Republican National Committee co-chair Mike Whatley joins 'America's Newsroom' to discuss the Democrats electing a new chair as the party threatens a government shutdown over President Donald Trump's executive actions.EXCLUSIVE: The Republican National Committee has staffed up with new senior leadership to support President Donald Trump’s agenda and work to elect Republican candidates "who will fight to Make America Great Again," Fox News Digital has learned.

RNC brings on new senior leadership to 'work around the clock' to support Trump agenda, elect Republicans

SACRAMENTO COUNTY, California (KCRA) — A Sacramento County father who was facing murder charges in connection with his daughter’s death died after he was given compassionate release, the sheriff’s office confirmed to KCRA.Hussein Abughazaleh, 26, was arrested in December 2024 in connection with the death of his 8-month-old daughter Jannah Abughazaleh.

Dad accused of killing 8-month-old daughter dies hours after compassionate release

CNN —Craft breweries offer more than local beer. They provide a “third place” for community members and are oftentimes helmed by the very neighbor who handcrafted those brews.But even these most homegrown of American businesses aren’t insulated from policies that aim to shore up US industry and penalize other countries.

US craft beers — brewed in steel, canned in aluminum — could get crushed by tariffs

Whenever life was grey in the Birmingham winter, I remembered my parents did a lot more with a lot less when they migrated to Australia more than 40 years agoLike my parents before me, I arrived in another country with only as much as I could carry.

Becoming a migrant was the best thing I’ve ever done – I was lucky that it was by choice

PHOENIX — Kevin Durant became the eighth player in NBA history to score 30,000 points, hitting the mark against the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night with a free throw late in the third quarter.The 36-year-old Phoenix Suns forward, who recently was voted to his 15th All-Star team, joins LeBron James, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Karl Malone, Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan, Dirk Nowitzki and Wilt Chamberlain in the 30,000-point club.

Kevin Durant becomes the 8th player in NBA history to score 30,000 points

Meatly's groundbreaking lab-grown chicken for pets reshapes the future of sustainable pet nutrition and sets the stage for a healthier planet.The increasing demand for sustainability has led companies like Meatly to innovate in the pet food sector. Their lab-grown chicken not only represents a fresh alternative for pet owners but also marks a pivotal advancement in the quest for environmentally friendly food production.

Revolutionary Lab-Grown Chicken: Sustainable Pet Food for the Future

CNN —The cost of food and energy continued to climb in January, hitting 3% for the first time since June 2024, pushing the cost of living higher for Americans.Consumer prices rose 0.5% from December, resulting in an annual inflation rate of 3% for the 12 months that ended in January, according to the latest Consumer Price Index data released Wednesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

US inflation heats up to 3% for first time since June

The chummy everyman seemed to let his facade slip as he brutally ejected two hecklers from a recent gig – a misstep that showed he’s out of touch with the current cut-and-thrust of standupPeter Kay isn’t the first comedian to deal harshly with hecklers – but will this incident be one of the most damaging?

‘There was a nastiness’: has Peter Kay thrown out his cuddly image along with his ‘garlic bread’ hecklers?

SEOUL, South Korea — Five people are missing after a fishing boat capsized off South Korea’s Jeju island on Wednesday, officials said.The coast guard of the island’s Seogwipo city said 10 crew members were aboard the 32-ton boat, which sent a distress signal at around 8 p.m.

Five are missing after a fishing boat capsizes off a South Korean island

Martin Green has locked in his best bets for Wednesday's Bayern Munich vs. Celtic F.C. UEFA Champions League match on Paramount+Two of the top teams in their respective leagues will square off in a UEFA Champions League battle as Celtic host Bayern Munich on Wednesday on Paramount+.

Celtic vs. Bayern Munich how to watch, odds: Feb. 12, 2025 UEFA Champions League picks from top expert

Cannabis is more popular than ever, and with it becoming legal in more places, a lot of teens and young adults are trying it out. But before you light up or grab an edible, there are some important things you need to know to keep yourself safe.

How to Stay Safe with Cannabis: The Ultimate Guide for Teens and Parents

Apple launched the Apple Health Study, which will explore how devices can monitor and predict changes in users' health.The company previously launched the Apple Women's Health Study, the Apple Hearing Study and the Apple Heart and Movement Study in 2019.The study will be available through Apple's Research app.

Apple launches first major health study in 5 years. Here's how you can opt in

VIENNA -- Austrian far-right leader Herbert Kickl said Wednesday that his talks on forming a coalition government with a conservative party have collapsed.Austria’s president gave Kickl a mandate to try to form a new government on Jan. 6 after other parties' efforts to put together a governing alliance without his Freedom Party failed.

Austrian far-right leader's efforts to form a new government collapse

As a journalist, I interviewed two presidents of Mexico, Miguel de la Madrid and Carlos Salinas. When I interviewed President Madrid, Mexico was having problems with Mexican truck drivers not being allowed to transport goods into the United States. I asked President Madrid how he planned to handle that problem.

Why US must protect its southern border | READER COMMENTARY

Serra upsets Bellarmine. St. Ignatius, Dougherty Valley pick up key league wins. Plus, more from Tuesday night’s best soccer matches.DANVILLE – Monte Vista center Gavin McMillan is a throwback player.At 6-foot-9, McMillan towers over his opponents. But unlike current day big men, he doesn’t shoot 3-pointers nor does he venture out to the perimeter.

Prep roundup: Monte Vista locks up Amador Valley, advances to next round of EBAL playoffs

A 44-year-old man has revealed the reason behind why he chose to deliberately forget his father’s birthday.The original poster (OP), under the username confusedFriendIsItMe, shared on Reddit’s 'Am I The A*****e' (AITA) forum, that his 73-year-old father has never remembered his birthday.

‘AITA for intentionally forgetting my dad’s birthday and leaving him to spend it alone?’

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When Donald Trump, roughly two weeks before his second presidential inauguration, announced that he intended to rename the Gulf of Mexico, it seemed like a punchline to an odd joke. “We’ll be changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, which has a beautiful ring,” the Republican said, adding that he believes such a move would be “appropriate” because the body of water is “ours.”

The White House’s interest in ‘Gulf of America’ reaches ridiculous new level

Dramatic video shows jet owned by Mötley Crües Vince Neil plow into parked planeDramatic video has been released showing the moment a private jet owned by Mötley Crües Vince Neil veer off a runway and smash into a parked plane. (Credit: obtained by KSAZ)Officials in Arizona have revealed that a landing gear failure caused the private jet owned by Vince Neil – the lead singer of Mötley Crüe – to rapidly skid off a runway and slam into a parked private jet on Monday, killing its co-pilot.

Cause of deadly Arizona plane crash revealed, deceased pilot identified

US President Donald Trump speaks to the press after signing an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on February 10, 2025.   CNN —   Recent court orders slowing down or indefinitely blocking President Donald Trump’s policy blitz have raised the specter that the executive branch might openly flout the federal judiciary and prompted questions about how judges would respond.  Any decision by the administration to defy federal courts would immediately implicate profound

Here’s what federal judges could do if they’re ignored by the Trump administration

In the months after the Jan. 6 attacks, a hard-charging federal prosecutor in Manhattan eagerly oversaw efforts to find and arrest Capitol rioters in the New York area, his former colleagues say, and even proposed to the Justice Department that his office should play a central role in the investigation.

Trump's feared DOJ enforcer has a secret: He too investigated Jan. 6th

U.S. inflation accelerated last month as the cost of groceries, gas, and used cars rose, a trend that will likely underscore the Federal Reserve’s resolve to delay any further interest rate cutsFILE - An empty shelf of free range eggs is seen at a Safeway, Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in Seattle.FILE - A sale sign is displayed on a rack of clothes at a store in Chicago, Monday, June 10, 2024.WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. inflation accelerated last month as the cost of groceries, gas, and used cars rose, a disappointment

US inflation worsened last month as the cost of groceries and gasoline head higher

Stargazers are in for a treat when the final full moon of the meteorological winter lights up the sky on Wednesday.Known as the Snow Moon, it will be visible over London in the evening — clouds permitting.Adding to the spectacle, Nasa reports that Wednesday evening also offers a rare chance to glimpse a parade of four planets.

Snow Moon 2025: how and when to see February's full moon in London

Fox News Flash top sports headlines for February 12Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com.Former Carolina Panthers star Steve Smith Sr. came to the defense of his former teammates on Tuesday after Cam Newton described the players as "losers" before the quarterback got there.

Ex-Panthers star Steve Smith Sr fires back at Cam Newton over 'locker room of losers' remark

The word "icon" is being thrown around a lot lately. What's in an icon, exactly? From a pop culture standpoint, an icon is somebody or something that exceeds time and space and is venerated for generations after a music, movie, or TV show has been released.

10 Iconic Cars That Are Shockingly Affordable Today

Brussels CNN —US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ruled out NATO membership for Ukraine on Wednesday and said it is “unrealistic” to expect Ukraine’s borders to revert to their status before the 2014 annexation of Crimea.“We want, like you, a sovereign and prosperous Ukraine.

Hegseth rules out NATO membership for Ukraine and says returning to 2014 borders is ‘unrealistic’

Oh, what a world there is to explore beyond Seattle's city limits. When the urbanity and endless commotion of Washington's Emerald City becomes burdensome, leave it behind with a trip to the nearby Bainbridge Island, considered one the absolute best fall getaways on the West Coast.

The Little Artsy Island Off Seattle's Coast With A Bustling Wine Scene, Eclectic Boutiques, And Charm

No one wants to discover mice living in the walls. Even worse, you don't want to discover that you've been making mistakes in how you treat the mouse infestation. From using the wrong treatments to exposing yourself to health risks, a lot can go wrong while you try to evict your unwanted houseguests and stop the mouse takeover.

Mistakes Everyone Makes When Dealing With A Mouse Infestation

Third time's a charm!Monty the giant schnauzer is this year's top dog, finally taking the coveted best in show title at the 149th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York on Tuesday night, in his third year competing. The 5-year-old working dog was crowned the winner, beating out seven finalists and over 2,500 dogs overall.