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Reuters on Saturday objected to the restrictions placed on media outlets by the White House, after the Trump administration earlier this week barred the Associated Press from key spaces such as the Oval Office and Air Force One."Reuters stands with the Associated Press and other media organizations in objecting to coverage restrictions imposed by the White House on the AP, because of the AP's independent editorial decisions," read a statement from the Reuters Press Team on X.

Reuters criticizes Trump's ban of Associated Press reporters in Oval Office, Air Force One

Full-time television analyst and part-time NASCAR driver Parker Kligerman claimed the checkered flag for the Truck Series season opener and promptly planted it in the grass by the Daytona International Speedway logo.It's a winning tradition that journeyman Kligerman had done for all his previous truck wins, the first at Talladega in 2012.

Parker Kligerman DQ'd for too-low truck in Daytona opener

WASHINGTON (AP) — The NAACP wants Black Americans to steer their buying power toward corporations that haven’t pulled back from diversity, equity and inclusion programs under conservative pressure, and the nation’s oldest civil rights organization is listing which brands have stood by — or reversed — past commitments.

NAACP lists companies that dump DEI in its tactical spending guide for Black Americans

Memories emerge earlier in some cultures than others, but researchers have long puzzled over inability to recall events before two or three years of ageLife must be great as a baby: to be fed and clothed and carried places in soft pouches, to be waved and smiled at by adoring strangers, to have the temerity to scream because food hasn’t arrived quickly enough, and then to throw it on the ground when it is displeasing.

Why can’t we remember our lives as babies or toddlers?

WASHINGTON — The IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers in the middle of tax season, according to two sources familiar with the agency’s plans, and cuts could happen as soon as next week.This comes as the Trump administration intensified sweeping efforts to shrink the size of the federal workforce, by ordering agencies to lay off nearly all probationary employees who had not yet gained civil service protection.

IRS to lay off thousands of probationary workers in middle of tax season, sources say

With the debut of the Pontiac GTO in 1964, all other automakers scrambled to replicate its success, which was the official launch of the Golden Age of American Muscle. Thanks to a ban on big engines for all GM divisions, the GTO was limited to a decent, but not mind-blowing, 348-horsepower 389 V-8.

The V8 Engine That Changed Muscle Cars Forever

Sam Darnold is slated to hit unrestricted free agency this offseasonThe Minnesota Vikings are at a crossroads at the most important position in the sport: quarterback. The club managed to win 14 games in the regular season and make the playoffs large in part due to the resurgence of Sam Darnold, whom the team signed as a free agent last offseason.

Vikings QB dilemma: Justin Jefferson still 'going to make a play' with whoever is throwing him the ball

Adelaide show traces the incredible life journey of one of Australia’s most prominent Indigenous rights campaignersWarning: this story contains images of Indigenous Australians who have diedSorting through a deceased loved one’s belongings is rarely easy, but for the family of the trailblazing Lowitja O’Donoghue, who died last year aged 91, the task has been almost insurmountable.

‘I knew those things couldn’t sit in a box’: Lowitja O’Donoghue’s niece sheds new light on her extraordinary life

With HBO premiering The White Lotus season three on Feb. 16, stars including Jason Isaacs, Leslie Bibb, Aimee Lou Wood and Natasha Rothwell may look familiar.Originally appeared on E! OnlineGet ready to do a double take.Because yes, that really is Lucius Malfoy leaving the Wizarding World behind for a stay at The White Lotus.

‘White Lotus' season 3 premiere: Where you've seen the cast before

Christy Carlson Romano has been keeping fans updated on her recovery after being accidentally shot in the face earlier this month while at a clay shooting range.In her initial post, the former "Even Stevens" star revealed that a stray shot from another group at the range had hit her in five places, with one fragment lodging behind her right eye, during the Feb. 8 incident.

Christy Carlson Romano shares recovery updates after being shot in the face

Young children are among the most vulnerable to influenza and respiratory viruses that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says is especially prolific this flu and cold season. Photo by Exergen Corporation/PixabayFeb. 15 (UPI) -- All age groups in the United States are experiencing a "high severity" of influenza cases among all age groups for the first time since the 2017-18 flu season, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.Influenza deaths are outpacing COVID-19 deaths and accounted

CDC declares 'high severity' of flu cases for all ages

The Australian Survivor host on why he’d be ‘hopeless’ as a contestant, his secret obsessions and his surprising lockdown hobbyWhat’s your biggest takeaway about human behaviour from hosting Australian Survivor for 10 years?What I’ve learned is that there’s a really deep seated desire to belong.

Jonathan LaPaglia: ‘My muscles are T-shirt muscles – they don’t do anything’

BANGUI, Central African Republic (AP) — Human rights advocates and politicians in Central African Republic claim soldiers who disappeared after being detained last month were kidnapped by mercenaries backed by Russia. The Kremlin has in recent years deepened ties with the gold- and diamond-rich country’s military and government.

Missing Central African Republic soldiers were kidnapped by Russian mercenaries, advocates allege

ROME — Doctors on Saturday prescribed "absolute rest" for Pope Francis and modified the treatment for his respiratory tract infection, the Vatican said, a day after the 88-year-old pope was admitted to a hospital following a weeklong bout of bronchitis.On doctors' orders, Francis won't deliver his traditional Sunday noon blessing, which he could have done from his hospital room if he was well enough.

Doctors order 'absolute rest' for Pope Francis due to respiratory infection

'It Ends With Us' co-stars Lively and Baldoni have filed dueling lawsuits against each otherWhat is going on between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni?Criminal defense attorney Brian Claypool unpacks the Hollywood case on The Will Cain Show.Blake Lively has a fierce defender in her ongoing legal battle with her "It Ends With Us" co-star and director Justin Baldoni.

Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds defended by talent agency CEO Ari Emanuel who says he 'fired' Justin Baldoni

CNN —More than 100 people were evacuated as flames ripped through a popular luxury hotel and restaurant in central London on Friday.“Twenty fire engines and around 125 firefighters tackled a fire at a hotel on Chiltern Street in Marylebone,” the London Fire Brigade said in a statement.

Fire tears through London luxury hotel on Valentine’s Day

Here's an early look at the Coach of the Year odds for the 2025 NFL seasonThe head coaching carousel came to a close this week as the New Orleans Saints agreed to deal with Kellen Moore to lead the franchise into the future. Moore filled the last of seven openings this cycle, and now all 32 teams have a head coach installed as they embark into the offseason.

2025 NFL Coach of the Year odds, early picks: Mike Vrabel among favorites, plus identifying two value bets

‘I learned my lesson getting any meat or fish from Walmart.’Ever since meat alternatives hit the market—and stories of lab-grown meat entered the news cycle—there’s been a persistent conspiracy theory on social media. That theory? “Stores are selling fake meat.”

‘Why are you selling us fake food?’: Walmart shopper buys Great Value frozen salmon filets. Then she defrosts them

The president's flub to reporters triggered flashbacks.A verbal slip from Donald Trump on Thursday unintentionally resurfaced one of his most infamous scandals.While speaking to reporters, the president twice in quick succession mistakenly referred to the social media platform TikTok as “Tic Tac,” the brand of breath mints.

Donald Trump’s Verbal Slip Revives His Most Notorious Hot-Mic Scandal

A 23-year-old woman has revealed how a common act landed her in the emergency room, labeling it “traumatizing.”Gabi Amoils said she’s always been a nail picker. But earlier this year, after picking at one of her nails, within two days the finger started feeling “pretty bad and so sore.”

I’m Gen Z — here’s how a common habit landed me in the emergency room

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CNN —Tateona Williams called the city of Detroit in November for help finding shelter for her family after learning their living arrangement with a relative was no longer working out.But Williams never reached a resolution with the homeless response team, and no one followed up, even after the city opened a new drop-in shelter for families just a few weeks later, its mayor said.

The death of 2 homeless children in frigid Detroit raises questions about a flawed system in peril

More than four decades after a young mother and her son were found dead in their Nebraska home, a forensic breakthrough has led to the arrest of a man long suspected in the cold case, according to Omaha authorities.Abdulmalik Husain, 68, formerly known as Louis Walker, was arrested Wednesday and charged with two counts of murder in connection with the deaths of Deroshia Matthews, 26, and her son, Kamal, 7, the Omaha Police Department said in a news release.

A mom and her child were killed in their Nebraska home 45 years ago. DNA helped authorities make an arrest in the cold case

Magatte Wade said Rep. Raskin was clearly 'not working' for AmericansEntrepreneur calls out Dems for attacking Elon Musk, shares warning about overregulationEntrepreneur Magatte Wade shares why she called out Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., and other Democrats for attacking Elon Musk while acting as a congressional witness on ‘The Will Cain Show.’

Entrepreneur urges Dem Rep. Raskin to stop complaining about Elon Musk

SAN DIEGO — The Trump administration fired 20 immigration judges without explanation, a union official said Saturday amid sweeping moves to shrink the size of the federal government.On Friday,13 judges who had yet to be sworn in and five assistant chief immigration judges were dismissed without notice, said Matthew Biggs, president of the International Federation of Professional & Technical Engineers, which represents federal workers.

Trump Justice Department fires 20 immigration judges from backlogged courts

An Alabama woman who said she was raped by rappers Jay-Z and Sean ''Diddy'' Combs when she was 13 withdrew her civil lawsuit against both men on Friday, according to court filings.By SUSAN HAIGH and JONATHAN LANDRUM JR.The Associated PressFebruary 15, 2025 at 6:37PM

Woman withdraws civil lawsuit against Jay-Z, Sean 'Diddy' Combs alleging she was raped at age 13

An older woman in southeast Wyoming has been hospitalized with bird flu, marking the state's first human case of Type A H5N1 influenza.The patient, who lives in Platte County and has other health conditions, is being treated in another state after likely exposure through direct contact with an infected poultry flock at her home, according to a release from the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH).

Wyoming Confirms First Human Bird Flu Case as Woman Hospitalized

Justin Baldoni seemed in good spirits nearly two months after Blake Lively filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against her 'It Ends With us' co-starJustin Baldoni's lawyers 'have done a masterful job changing the narrative' in Blake Lively case: expertFormer federal prosecutor Neama Rahmani explains how Justin Baldoni's lawyers have changed the narrative of the Blake Lively case with "powerful evidence."

Justin Baldoni surfs in Hawaii as Blake Lively legal battle rages on

AFP/Getty Images; Reuters; AP via CNN Newsource National security adviser Mike WaltzBy Betsy Klein, Samantha Waldenberg and Jennifer Hansler, CNN(CNN) — Top Trump administration officials are set to meet with senior Russian officials to begin talks aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, according to multiple sources.National security adviser Mike Waltz, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff are expected to travel to Saudi Arabia for the meeting with senior Russian officials, two

Top Trump officials set to meet with senior Russian officials to begin Ukraine talks

Kannan Sundaram/ShutterstockFrom the hidden waterfalls in the Great Smoky Mountains to mountainous state parks full of wildflowers, Tenessee is a paradise for outdoor adventurers. It's easy to find popular hiking trails, cascading waterfalls, camping spots, cave systems, mountain biking routes, and places to relax in nature. However, with 59 state parks, many of the most beautiful places remain under the radar — unless you're in the know. One such place is Greeter Falls, where double waterfalls plunge into

One Of Tennessee's Coolest Hikes Is A Hidden Gorge To A Two-Tiered Waterfall With Secluded Trails

If you want simple sustainability tips for a more eco-friendly laundry day, avoiding detergents with harsh chemicals might seem like a good place to start. Making the switch to a natural laundry detergent can be great for your clothes and the environment, but there are some that you will want to avoid.

The Natural Laundry Detergent To Avoid Buying At All Costs

Details and images for "Bridgerton" Season 4 were released by Netflix on Friday, giving viewers a sneak peek into Benedict Bridgerton's love story.When Netflix announced in July that Benedict (Luke Thompson) would be the next Bridgerton to fall in love, fans were ecstatic to learn the marriage-evading and free-spirited second child of the Bridgerton family would finally have his moment in the spotlight.