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London CNN —When German voters go to the polls Sunday, the country’s moribund economy — and promises to fix it — will be front of mind. But Donald Trump’s looming import tariffs will make that daunting task even harder for the new government.

It’s a make-or-break moment for Germany’s economy. Trump’s tariffs won’t help

Trump administration designated 6 Mexican cartels as foreign terrorist organizationsThis Trump move 'changes everything' about 'dismantling' cartels, former ICE agent revealsFormer ICE supervisory special agent Victor Avila weighs in on the U.S. set to designate drug cartels as 'terrorist' organizations on 'The Story.'Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Thursday that she will propose constitutional reforms aimed at protecting the country’s sovereignty over concerns the U.S. military could cross

Fearing Trump will cross border militarily to pursue cartels, Mexico moves to reform constitution

International players have won six of the seven tournaments on the PGA Tour this yearJeremy Paul, of Germany, chips onto the 18th green during the first round of the Mexico Open golf tournament in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)Ventura and Paul, whose twin brother Yannik plays on the European tour, had the advantage of the wind slightly easing late in the afternoon. But it was a matter of making birdies on a day when 70 players in the 132-man field broke 70.Ventura

Germany's Paul and Norway's Ventura part of international leaderboard in Mexico Open

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem removed deportation protections for nearly 350,000 Venezuelans living in the U.S. as part of President Donald Trump's expanding immigration crackdown.The decision means that as many as 348,000 Venezuelans eligible for Temporary Protected Status – more than half of all Venezuelans in the program – could lose their work permits and be deported in April, according to the termination notice.Here's what to know about TPS and Venezuelans impacted by recent status changes.

What's happening to Venezuelans? Everything you should know about TPS

Block reported weaker-than-expected revenue and profit for the fourth quarter.The stock slid in extended trading.Block, formerly known as Square, got off to a sluggish start on Wall Street this year after underperforming the Nasdaq in 2024.Block reported fourth-quarter results on Thursday that fell short of Wall Street expectations.

Block shares fall on profit, revenue miss

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

CNN —The US Senate on Thursday voted to approve Kash Patel as FBI director in a mostly party-line vote, clearing the way for one of President Donald Trump’s most controversial appointments.Fifty-one Republicans voted for Patel, who in the past vowed to help dismantle the same organization he will now lead.

How each senator voted on the Kash Patel nomination

The AI job market is booming, offering lucrative opportunities for skilled professionals.AI introduces an array of job prospects with a potential median salary exceeding $100,000, making this a lucrative field for job seekers. Those pursuing careers in artificial intelligence can find exciting positions like **AI Engineer** and **AI Consultant**, which not only boast attractive salaries but are also remote-friendly.

5 Fast-Growing AI Jobs Paying Over $100K That You Can Do from Home

Two young victims were identified but a third body was not their mother, Israel saysBy Melanie Lidman, Mohammad Jahjouh and Wafaa Shurafa | Associated PressTEL AVIV, Israel — The remains of two child hostages have been identified but another body released by Hamas was not the boys’ mother, the Israeli military said early Friday.

Hamas releases 4 bodies, Israel says one is not who they said it was

How do I get my male maltese/poodle mix to stop urinating in the house? He has five locations that he has marked. He stops for a while, then starts again.—Karen, ArnoldAlbeit frustrating, first, it is important to understand that marking is a normal behavior that both male and female dogs have the potential to exhibit.

Ask the Vet: How can I stop my dog from urinating in the house?

Cooking an authentic paella requires the right pan, and choosing the **best paella pan** can elevate your culinary experience. Unlock the secrets of crafting restaurant-quality paella at home! ^^What Makes the Perfect Paella Pan?^^Paella originates from Valencia, Spain, a region rich in rice cultivation. This delicious dish, a blend of meat, seafood, and vegetables seasoned with saffron, demands the perfect pan. A well-made paella pan enables even cooking and helps achieve that signature crispy rice layer,

Discover the Best Paella Pan for Flavorful Spanish Dishes

An iconic fight, an injury and a key goal, Tkachuk has been in the middle of everythingIt's been quite a week for United States forward Brady Tkachuk. Tkachuk suffered an undisclosed injury in the first period of Monday's game against Sweden, and ultimately didn't return to the contest.

USA vs. Canada: Brady Tkachuk is making the most of time in 4 Nations Face-Off

Iranian human rights activist Narges Mohammadi . Mohammadi family archive photos/Handout via REUTERS/Many famous rights activists over decades have been known for expressing a mental liberation while in prison. Nelson Mandela sang Scottish ballads. Martin Luther King Jr. wrote a letter from an Alabama jail in defense of anti-segregation protests. Anti-communist dissident Václav Havel wrote a treatise on human rights when the Czech playwright wasn’t thinking of his next play. China’s Liu Xiaobo wrote poems,

Dancing to freedom in Iran

Berlin, Germany AP —Birkenstocks: They are ubiquitous in summer, comfy and very German. Sometimes they look chic and sometimes shabby. But can these sandals be considered art?That’s the question Germany’s Federal Court of Justice wrestled with Thursday, and it ruled they’re just comfy footwear.

Can sandals be art? Birkenstock says yes, but a German court says no

In the wake of the Second World War, US leaders adopted the view that scientific progress is an “essential key to our security as a nation, to our better health, to more jobs, to a higher standard of living, and to our cultural progress”.

Trump’s siege of science: how the first 30 days unfolded and what’s next

SportsLine's model revealed its college basketball predictions for UMBC Retrievers vs. UMass Lowell River Hawks on ThursdayThe UMass Lowell River Hawks (15-11) and the UMBC Retrievers (12-15) collide in an America East showdown on Thursday evening. The Retrievers have dropped five of their last six outings.

UMBC vs. UMass Lowell odds, prediction, time: 2025 college basketball picks, Feb. 20 bets by proven model

Millions of Social Security beneficiaries are set to receive an average payment of **$1,976** in 2025. This increase is due to the annual Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA), designed to help retirees and other recipients keep up with inflation.The Social Security Administration (SSA) adjusts benefits each year based on inflation rates, ensuring that recipients maintain their purchasing power.

Big Changes Coming to Social Security—Find Out Who Gets the $1,976 Payout!

CNN —NASA confirmed Thursday that the space agency may have sidestepped the sweeping layoffs it was expected to implement this week, potentially saving hundreds of newly hired employees and career professionals.In a statement, the agency said it worked with the Office of Personnel Management — which has been at the forefront of the Trump administration’s efforts to downsize the federal workforce — on “a careful evaluation of our workforce and mission requirements.”

NASA strikes deal over layoffs of recent hires, says job cuts will be ‘performance-based or voluntary’

Seventy decapitated bodies have been discovered in a church in the war-torn Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), according to Open Doors, which supports persecuted Christians around the world.An Islamist group linked to Islamic State called the AFD are feared to have beheaded the victims with machetes.Newsweek has contacted the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the DRC, via email, for comment.What To KnowThe 70 decapitated bodies were discovered in a Protestant church in the town of Kasanga,

70 Christians Beheaded in Church: What We Know

The "Zero Day" star and "Late Show" host Stephen Colbert let a haunting silence hang in the air for several seconds.A routine talk show question for Robert De Niro took a political ― and incredibly poignant ― turn on Wednesday’s broadcast of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.”

Robert De Niro’s Politically Charged Answer Leaves ‘Late Show’ In Eerie Silence

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President Donald Trump scored another Cabinet win Thursday, with the Senate confirming his controversial FBI Director pick Kash Patel by a vote of 51-49.Patel's is one in a recent streak of contentious confirmations breaking Trump's way, coming on the heels of Tulsi Gabbard's confirmation as director of national intelligence and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s as Health and Human Services Secretary.

New FBI director: Senate approves Kash Patel for ten-year term

SEATTLE (AP) — The termination letters that ended the careers of thousands of U.S. Forest Service employees mean fewer people and less resources will be available to help prevent and fight wildfires, raising the specter of even more destructive blazes across the American West, fired workers and officials said.The Forest Service firings — on the heels of deadly blazes that ripped through Los Angeles last month — are part of a wave of federal worker layoffs, as President Donald Trump’s cost-cutting measures

How Trump’s mass layoffs raise the risk of wildfires in the US West, according to fired workers

The mayor of a city in Alabama has placed its entire police department on administrative leave, a day after officials announced that a grand jury had recommended the small department be abolished, saying it had “operated as more of a criminal enterprise than a law enforcement agency” and is “an ongoing threat to public safety.”

Grand jury recommends abolishing Alabama police department over 'culture of corruption'

Trump urges 'RUN, BYRON, RUN!' in a social media post as he pumps up Rep. Byron Donalds for the second time in Florida's emerging gubernatorial raceDonald Trump isn’t playing around, says Rep. Byron DonaldsRep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., and Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., discuss how the GOP is working to enact President Trump’s agenda on ‘Hannity.’

Trump says this congressman would have his 'Total Endorsement' if he runs for Florida governor

San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama's season is overTeam Chuck's Victor Wembanyama dunks against Team Shaq's Damian Lillard during the championship game of the 74th NBA All-Star Game in San Francisco, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025. (Scott Strazzante/San Francisco Chronicle via AP)San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama's season is over after he was diagnosed with a blood clot in his right shoulder, a condition that will sideline one of the league's brightest stars and is the second massive health-related hit for the Spurs in a matter of months.

Spurs star Victor Wembanyama to miss remainder of season after blood clot diagnosis

The billionaire used an offensive word for people with intellectual disabilities while lashing out at Danish astronaut Andreas Mogensen.Billionaire Elon Musk, President Donald Trump’s right-hand man, used a disability slur against an astronaut on his social media platform X after the astronaut accused him of lying.

Elon Musk Calls Astronaut Who Criticized Him On X A Slur

Connor McDavid scored the game-winning goal for Team CanadaFox News Flash top sports headlines for February 20Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com.Hockey fans wanted this inaugural 4 Nations Face-Off final to be epic, and that's exactly what they got as Team Canada defeated Team USA in overtime, 3-2.

Canada beats US to win 4 Nations Face-Off in overtime thriller

Hard truths are rare in the automotive world, but there's one that's unassailable: Kei cars are perfect in every way, and there simply are not better cars out there. We should all be driving kei cars, and the fact that we aren't is an intentional abandonment of perfection akin to staring into Eden's wide-open gates only to turn away.

You Need A Pink Suzuki Alto Works In Your Life

I’ve been a Festool Domino fan since they came out. The ingenious tool combines a biscuit joiner’s plunge action with an oscillating router to cut precise, repeatable mortises for loose tenons. With its easy setup and ability to create perfect mortises every time, it’s on many woodworkers’ wish lists.

DIY Domino?

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Two-year-old Evans was brought to the Nyumbani Children’s Home in Nairobi, Kenya a year ago, suffering from HIV and tuberculosis. With no family to care for him, Evans was referred to the orphanage by a health center after he stopped responding to medical treatment.