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WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Friday blocked a sweeping executive order from President Donald Trump that sought to end government support for programs promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.Judge Adam Abelson in Baltimore found it likely violates free-speech rights and granted an injunction blocking the funding withdrawal as a lawsuit plays out.

Judge blocks Trump’s executive order ending federal support for DEI programs

Shiri Bibas was originally presumed to be among the four slain hostages, including her two young children, handed over to Israel on ThursdayIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vows to bring 'the savages who executed our hostages' to justiceHamas returned the bodies of Kfir Bibas, Ariel Bibas and Oded Lifshitz.

Remains of Shiri Bibas, mom of two killed, allegedly returned to Israel following Hamas' broken promise

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on Feb. 19, 2025. Michael M. Santiago / Getty ImagesStocks sold off on Friday as new U.S. data sparked concern among investors over a slowing economy and sticky inflation, leading them in search of safer assets.Losses increased into the close as traders feared staying long into a weekend that could bring another barrage of headlines from the Trump administration, which has proposed a flurry of tariffs and other market-moving policy

Dow drops 700 points for worst day of 2025 so far on new fears about economic growth

Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty ImagesBluebird Bio will sell itself to private equity firms Carlyle and SK Capital for about $30 million.Bluebird makes three gene therapies: Zynteglo for beta thalassemia, Lyfgenia for sickle cell disease and Skysona for cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy.The entire gene therapy field is facing tough questions about whether these treatments can become successful businesses.Bluebird Bio will sell itself to private equity firms Carlyle and SK Capital for about $30 million, the

Once high-flying Bluebird Bio sells itself to private equity after tough times for the gene therapy maker

U.S. consumers are at greater risk of being exploited by tech giants and financial firms after President Donald Trump fired a team of technologists from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), former staff and experts said.As part of a broader drive to cut federal employees, up to 20 technologists who specifically investigated artificial intelligence (AI), algorithms, and confusing user interfaces were sacked on Feb. 13 from the watchdog, which regulates financial products and services to ensure fair practices.

Tech experts Trump fired from Consumer Financial Protection Bureau say consumers at risk

‘Why would they do that?’A woman has gone viral after being hoodwinked by Walmart’s eggs. In the short clip, which has amassed 1.5 million views, Gabby (@gabby.geeee) showed the viewers a stack of what appeared to be eggs under a large $1.98 sign.

‘I swear they had me’: Woman sees a dozen eggs for $1.98 at Walmart. There’s just one catch

Grundy County Chairman Drew Muffler blamed the state's sanctuary policies for the illegals carrying drugs through the countyMigrants lead Illinois police on wild chase through cornfieldFox News correspondent Mike Tobin reports on a dramatic police chase through an Illinois cornfield involving criminal migrants.New exclusive video obtained by Fox News reveals intense moments from a high-speed vehicle chase as law enforcement pursued two illegal immigrants suspected of carrying fentanyl through a cornfield in Grundy County, Illinois, late last year.

Alleged fentanyl-smuggling immigrants lead police on dangerous cornfield chase

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump abruptly fired Air Force Gen. CQ Brown as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on Friday, sidelining a history-making fighter pilot and respected officer as part of a campaign to rid the military of leaders who support diversity and equity in the ranks.

Trump fires chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

President Donald Trump speaks during a ceremonial swearing-in for Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Friday, Feb. 21, 2025. (Pool via AP) Credit: ASSOCIATED PRESSPHILADELPHIA (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday said he may put the U.S. Postal Service under the control of the Commerce Department in what would be an executive branch takeover of the agency, which has operated as an independent entity since 1970.“We want to have a post office that

Trump says he may take control of the US Postal Service. Here’s what to know

Dallas is apparently taking its time with ParsonsThe Dallas Cowboys are apparently taking their time with it comes to Micah Parsons and his contract extension. The Cowboys have not started contract talks with Parsons, according to the Dallas Morning News. While not having talks at this juncture is somewhat surprising, the Cowboys don't necessarily need to be in a rush to re-sign Parsons after the team picked up his fifth-year option last offseason. Parsons will surely get a new deal, but the Cowboys literally

Micah Parsons contract situation: Cowboys have not started talks with All-Pro linebacker, per report

'The Bond franchise was very British and it won’t be anymore,' Valerie Leon saidJames Bond icon Sean Connery's final days battling dementiaHerbie J Pilato has written a new book on the iconic 007 actor, "Connery, Sean Connery – Before, During, and After His Most Famous Role."

Former James Bond actress pans Amazon franchise takeover as 'absolute madness'

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is restoring jobs for dozens of National Park Service employees fired amid government-wide reductions and hiring nearly 3,000 additional seasonal workers, following an uproar over an aggressive plan to downsize the agency.At least 50 jobs are being restored to help maintain and clean parks, educate visitors and collect admission fees, according to two people familiar with the agency’s plans who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly on the matter.

National Park Service restores some jobs of fired employees, pledges to hire 7,700 seasonal workers

Also: Trump’s line | Enforcing law | Sound alarm | Senators’ silence. East Bay Times reader letters to the editor for Feb. 23, 2025.Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor.DOGE ditches efficiency for lawlessnessWe are having the wrong public conversation about federal government “efficiency” and spending cuts. It’s not about efficiency at all. It’s about lawlessness.I offer the following analogy: If you are concerned about crime in your neighborhood, and

Letters: DOGE has traded efficiency for lawlessness

The best ski pants we testedWith lifts finally open and runs groomed, it’s time to pick the best ski pants for your wintertime adventures. But finding awesome technical ski gear can be challenging and expensive, especially in the middle of the snowy season.That’s why I ventured onto the slopes of Colorado’s Eldora Mountain for two months to try out top-rated ski pants and ski bibs.

The best ski pants in 2025, tried and tested

'It Ends With Us' star Blake Lively filed an amended complaint against Justin Baldoni after accusing the actor of sexual harassmentBlake Lively launches 'devastating' lawsuit against Hollywood co-starCriminal defense attorney Brian Claypool explains the lawsuit between actress Blake Lively and her former co-star Justin Baldoni during an appearance on ‘America’s Newsroom.’

Blake Lively wants heightened protective order after receiving 'violent' messages during Justin Baldoni case

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco are opening up about how making music together came about.The "Emilia Pérez" star and her record producer fiancé talked about their upcoming album together, "I Said I Love You First," and said that it "felt like it was meant to be."

Selena Gomez says making music with Benny Blanco 'felt like it was meant to be'

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 cookware I used to learn my grandmother's recipesMy grandmother’s kitchen was governed by organized chaos. It was where I did homework with my sister, had long discussions with family and occasionally helped cook a meal where I was an excellent taste tester. Some of my most cherished memories of my grandmother are centered around the food she whipped up and the stories she told.

I missed my grandmother’s cooking, so I learned her old recipes. This is the cookware I relied on to do it

Japanese phenom pitcher Roki Sasaki has revealed that he is marriedSasaki revealed his marriage in an Instagram post written in Japanese. Without naming his wife or any specific details about when or where they were married, Sasaki indicated she is not a celebrity.The 23-year-old pitcher's surprise wedding announcement during Dodgers spring training came a year after two-way star Shohei Ohtani did the same thing.

Roki Sasaki reveals marriage in social media post during Dodgers camp, like Shohei Ohtani last year

The congresswoman noted that while she receives “tons of calls from lots of haters,” this particular call stood out.Rep. Jasmine Crockett has long been known for her willingness to speak truth to power, yet the aftermath of her heated exchange with Rep. Nancy Mace left her with a response that, as she puts it, was “completely inappropriate.”

Rep. Jasmine Crockett Received ‘Completely Inappropriate’ Call After Heated Exchange With Rep. Nancy Mace

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WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court on Friday declined to let President Donald Trump immediately fire the head of a government ethics watchdog agency while a challenge to the firing moves forward.It's the first time the Supreme Court weighed in on the dozens of lawsuits challenging the blizzard of actions Trump has taken in his first weeks in office as he’s tried to reshape the government and consolidate power.

Supreme Court declines Trump's emergency bid to immediately fire head of watchdog agency

The Trump administration's sharp pivot toward Russia and the president's verbal attacks on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sent shock waves across the Atlantic this week -- leaving European allies scrambling to respond and Ukraine's ability to continue fighting off Moscow's invasion in grave doubt.But amid the political chaos set off by the Trump administration's hurried push to end the conflict runs a more subtle undercurrent of dealings aimed at achieving a different goal: access to Ukraine's significant reserves of rare earth minerals.

On Ukraine, Trump turns to hardball tactics: Analysis

President Donald Trump's decision to fly ICE detainees to a U.S. military base in Cuba has effectively blocked almost anyone ‒ including members of Congress ‒ from monitoring what's happening there.During the first Trump administration, lawmakers passed a measure allowing them to conduct surprise inspections at any ICE facilities.

Trump's Guantanamo ICE facility an end-run around Congressional inspections

Johnny Damon BRONX, NY - DECEMBER 23: General manager Brian Cashman (right) of the New York Yankees and manager Joe Torre #6 (left) watch as Johnny Damon #18 puts on a Yankees jersey, during a press conference to announce that Damon is Yankees' new center fielder on December 23, 2005 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City, New York. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)February 21, 2025 at 7:03 pm ESTThe New York Yankees changing their nearly 50-year-old facial hair policy beginning this season

Johnny Damon, Gerrit Cole and other MLB players who cut their hair after joining the Yankees

Texas faces a growing measles outbreak, as cases nearly doubled this week. Most infections were unvaccinated children. New Mexico, Georgia and New Jersey are among other states with measles outbreaks.The measles outbreak rapidly spreading across West Texas has grown, bringing the total number of cases up to 90 as of Friday afternoon, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.In its last update given on Tuesday, the Texas DSHS reported 58 confirmed cases, mostly in unvaccinated children. In

Texas measles outbreak grows to 90 cases, rising from 58 in just 3 days

CNN —Mexican authorities arrested two alleged high ranking members of the notorious Sinaloa Cartel this week, just days before the Trump administration designated that group and others based in Mexico as foreign terrorist organizations.The list includes transnational gangs MS-13 and Tren de Aragua, as well as several cartels including the Sinaloa, Jalisco, Zetas, and Gulf cartels, Cartel Unidos, and La Nueva Familia Michoacana (LNFM).

Mexico announces arrests of alleged high ranking Sinaloa Cartel members

Have you ever noticed those unsightly yellow stains on your pillows? While they may seem like a mere cosmetic issue, these discolorations are actually a crucial warning sign for your sleep health. Understanding the causes and implications of these stains can help you take proactive steps to ensure a better night’s rest and overall well-being.

These yellow stains on your pillows shouldn’t be ignored, they’re actually a serious warning for your sleep.

Editor's note: Season 8 spoilers ahead!As Season 8 of "Love Is Blind" comes under criticism for lack of diversity, the newly engaged couples of the show have been getting to know each other better, jetting off on a romantic retreat to see if their physical connections can match the emotional ones they formed in the pods.