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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

The Federal Communications Commission has informed Comcast it is opening an investigation into the company's diversity, equity and inclusion practices.The inquiry will look into both Comcast and NBCUniversal's businesses.The letter comes weeks after President Trump's memo that looks to end DEI hiring programs and initiatives.

Comcast and NBCUniversal receive FCC inquiry on DEI initiatives

Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have been stranded on the International Space Station since they left Earth on June 5, 2024 aboard Boeing's Starliner aircraftAstronauts reveal key 'advantages' of working with SpaceX and private sectorCommercial spaceflight companies like SpaceX have made space travel more accessible, and allow more research for future missions to the moon and Mars, astronauts said.

NASA, SpaceX reveal new date to return stranded Starliner crew back to Earth

WASHINGTON — About 75,000 federal employees have accepted the White House's "deferred resignation" offer to resign but receive pay through September, according to a spokesperson for the Office of Personnel Management.The offer's deadline closed on Wednesday after a federal judge ruled to end a temporary pause to the program.

White House says about 75K federal workers have accepted 'deferred resignation' offer

Jeremy Bowman | The Motley FoolShares of Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) were among the winners last month. The social media stock took off after the inauguration, benefiting from a potential TikTok ban, the company's increasingly cozy relationship with President Donald Trump, news of increased investment in artificial intelligence (AI), and even the DeepSeek revelation.

Why Meta Platforms stock jumped 18% in January

U.S. post offices will close for a day next week in recognition of a national holiday.Presidents Day is Monday, Feb. 17 and it’s a federal holiday, meaning government offices are closed, as is the U.S. Postal Service and post office branches. No mail will be delivered on that day though FedEX and UPS will be offering service though on a modified schedule.

Post office closing all branches next week; will mail run?

James Tarkowski handled the heroics for Everton who escaped with a draw in front of a raucous crowdThe final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park got the wonderful ending such a storied rivalry deserved. With a howitzer from James Tarkowski tying the match 2-2 om the dying minutes, the away ends chants of title triumphs across the Stanley Park were silenced.

Everton vs. Liverpool score: Last Merseyside Derby at Goodison Park ends with dramatic late equalizer

Glock Switches allow the handguns to be converted into fully-automatic weapons according to the lawsuit3D-printed 'Glock switch' turns handguns into machine gunsBureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives officials are warning of a small so-called "Glock switch" that can turn a handgun into an automatic weapon, Fox News' David Spunt reports.

MD, Baltimore mayor target Glock for selling pistols that can be converted into machine guns

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have been under a conservatorship with the Federal Housing Finance Agency since 2008.The mortgage giants could be released into the private sector, meaning the government will sell its shares on the government-sponsored enterprises to private investors.Here’s what that means for homebuyers and investors.Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac — the two giant mortgage finance firms controlled by the federal government for nearly 17 years — could be sold off into the private sector.During

Here's what the privatization of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac may mean for homebuyers and investors

Cisco bumped up its full-year guidance as it delivered stronger results than analysts had predicted.The stock jumped in extended trading.Cisco shares climbed about 6% in extended trading on Wednesday after the networking hardware maker reported fiscal second-quarter results and guidance that topped Wall Street's expectations.

Cisco pops on increased full-year revenue forecast

CNN —US Agency for International Development employees this week recounted the panic they experienced in the days after they were ordered to return from their assignments in the Democratic Republic of Congo.Several employees, as part of a lawsuit filed Tuesday by a group representing the agency’s foreign service members, painted harrowing pictures of their chaotic departures from Kinshasa amid violent protests in the capital city, as President Donald Trump’s administration ended certain foreign assistance programs and placed members of Washington leadership on leave leading to internal disarray and a lack of guidance for staff.

USAID employees detail harrowing exits from DR Congo amid violence as Trump administration dismantles agency

Experience the thrilling choice between the 2025 Ford Explorer and the Honda Pilot, ensuring you find the perfect SUV for your family needs.**Power and Performance that Excite**The 2025 Ford Explorer makes a striking impression with its robust 300-horsepower engine, designed for those who crave power behind the wheel.

2025 Ford Explorer vs. Honda Pilot: Which Midsize SUV Reigns Supreme?

Too often, ADHD and autism coincide in children. New research finds that for many of those kids, this dual diagnosis continues into adult life.Having attention deficit hyperactivity disorder alongside an autism diagnosis was also linked to worse health outcomes overall for adults, the study found.

In those with autism, ADHD still common in adulthood, study finds

Fudd reached 30-plus points for the first time since 2022Azzi Fudd set a new career high with 34 points in UConn's 78-40 win over St. John's on Wednesday night. Her performance also included a career-best eight 3-pointers.Fudd's basketball career has seen more than a few obstacles because of injuries, so this was an important moment for her as she reached 30-plus points for the first time since 2022.

UConn star Azzi Fudd scores career-high 34 points in blowout win over St. John's

It was later determined that Emily's boyfriend and sister injected her with 10 to 15 bags of heroin and fentanylInitially, police thought Emily Cruddas had tragically taken her own life through a drug overdosePolice discovered that a 21-year-old's sister and boyfriend pumped her with a lethal amount of heroin and fentanyl after initially thinking the victim had taken her own life. New Jersey police believed that Emily Cruddas had tragically taken her own life through a drug overdose in 2023. However, after

New Jersey woman killed sister by injecting her with 15 bags of heroin and Fentanyl after plotting with sibling's boyfriend, say police

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

Feb. 12 (UPI) -- The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees are in, and Mariah Carey and Outkast are among the artists on the list.Along with Outkast, first-time contenders for induction include Bad Company, The Black Crowes, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Billy Idol, Mana and Phish.

Mariah Carey, Outkast among Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees

‘He went full snowflake over the woke chili, nice.’One Redditor has the entire internet cracking up after pulling a prank on their conservative cousin — by convincing him that beans in chili were “woke.”“AITA for pretending to think beans in chili are ‘woke’, to prank my Cousin who is obsessed with being “anti woke” and who loves chili?” the aptly-named u/WokeBeans asked on the r/AITAH subreddit.

‘Impeccable bit’: Guy pranks conservative cousin into thinking beans in chili are ‘woke’

President Donald Trump's high approval rating appears to be fading, according to polls from The Economist /YouGov.Newsweek reached out to the White House via email on Wednesday for comment.Why It MattersTrump headed into office on the heels of a favorable rating and held onto the positive polling during his first weeks on the job.

Donald Trump's High Approval Rating Fades: Poll

A scathing 75-count grand jury indictment has been handed down to nine people tied to the alleged kidnapping of 14-year-old Emmarae Gervasi, a Long Island girl who vanished for 25 days.The sickening court documents allege the nine played roles in abusing the Patchogue teen during an evil sex trafficking scheme before her father rescued her from a docked boat on an Islip pier last month, Newsday reported.

Sickening details revealed in bizarre case of kidnapped Long Island teen as 9 people indicted

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WASHINGTON ― A federal judge in Massachusetts on Wednesday restored President Donald Trump's "Fork in the Road" buyout program for federal employees, ruling that unions that sued to stop the effort lacked standing to bring their challenge.U.S. District Court Judge George O'Toole lifted his pause on the buyouts that he first issued last week and denied the plaintiffs' request for a temporary injunction.

Judge allows President Trump's buyouts for federal employees to move forward

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s newly installed attorney general, Pam Bondi, went after New York leaders Wednesday over the state’s immigration policies, announcing a lawsuit in the latest effort by the Republican administration to carry out the president’s hardline immigration campaign pledges.

Attorney General Pam Bondi rails against New York leaders as she announces immigration lawsuit

Since President Trump's return to office last month, federal judges have notably halted several moves geared at drastically reforming parts of the federal government and U.S. immigration policy through a number of preliminary rulings and injunctions.At least one federal judge has said the administration has failed to fully comply with a temporary restraining order in a case challenging the administration's attempts to freeze payments for grants and other programs.

As judges block broad actions, White House says courts causing constitutional crisis

Welcome to the Fox News Politics newsletter, with the latest updates on the Trump administration, exclusive interviews and more Fox News politics content.Welcome to the Fox News Politics newsletter, with the latest updates on the Trump administration, exclusive interviews and more Fox News politics content.

Fox News Politics Newsletter: Tulsi Gabbard Confirmed

NORTH JACKSON, Tenn. — JOANN Fabrics and Crafts is closing 500 stores, leaving just 300 remaining open nationwide.The Jackson location on Vann drive is included in the list of store closures.The company said the closures are necessary as it navigates the bankruptcy process.JOANN filed for bankruptcy last month, which is the second time it did so in a year.It first filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in March of 2024, but was able to stay afloat after becoming a private company.The retailer blames the current

JOANN Fabrics and Crafts closing Jackson location

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT/Gray News) - A Nebraska man says he never thought a battle with insurance would be the toughest part of his medical journey.Doctors say Nathan Kirkland is in need of a liver transplant, and it is something that is finally scheduled for this Friday in Pittsburgh.

Insurance company approves liver transplant after first denying $800K surgery, family says

The podcaster warned government bureaucrats that Musk is 'gonna hunt you down'Democrats ripped for trying to ‘throw shade’ at Elon Musk during DOGE subcommittee hearingReps. Eric Burlison, R-Mo., and William Timmons, R-S.C., reflect on Democratic lawmakers’ behavior during a House DOGE subcommittee hearing on ‘The Will Cain Show.’

Joe Rogan says 'nitwits' in government 'f---ed up' by locking horns with Elon Musk

Contrary to popular belief, the point of a concept car isn't to test the waters on a new design, but rather to push the limits of creativity and showcase radical technology. These are exercises in capabilities and possibilities to build excitement for the brand and not necessarily something that is ever intended for production.

GM's Greatest What-Ifs: 10 Concept Cars That Never Made It

(CNN) — A plane carrying 27 passengers, including crew, slid off the taxiway before coming to a stop at St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) late Wednesday morning, according to a news release from the airport.The United Regional Jet operated by GoJet Airlines, which departed from Washington Dulles International Airport, went into a section of grass just before 11 a.m. after landing at the airport on Runway 11-29, according to the release.

United Regional Jet slides off taxiway at an icy St. Louis Lambert Airport

We all know that flight attendants take care of our comfort, bringing us beverages and food, helping us find places for our bags, and giving us a safety briefing. They also do things that you may not be aware of, like noticing signs of human trafficking and dealing with unruly passengers.

Are Flight Attendants Legally Allowed To Restrain Passengers?

If your home is beginning to feel a little blah, add a jolt of maximalist flair—and not to mention fun!— to your space with IKEA's latest drop. To celebrate its 80th anniversary, IKEA has been rolling out iconic vintage pieces from the brand’s archives, reimagined in various perky colors that will bat away our winter blues.

IKEA's Latest Throwback Furniture Is Selling Out Everywhere—Here's What You Can Still Buy

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) — Lawmakers in El Salvador took advantage of a newly streamlined constitutional reform process to eliminate public financing of political campaigns Wednesday, making good on a promise of President Nayib Bukele.The reform passed with 58 of the Congress’ 60 lawmakers voting in favor – carried largely by Bukele’s allies’ supermajority.