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CNN —The Taliban suspended the operation of Afghanistan’s only women’s radio station after raiding its premises on Tuesday, deepening the exclusion of women from public life and society since the group took power in 2021.Kabul-based Radio Begum – a station run by women with content aimed at women’s education – said officers from the Taliban’s information and culture ministry restrained the station’s staff as it searched its premises in the nation’s capital.

Taliban raids and suspends Afghanistan’s only women’s radio station

President Donald Trump’s proposal that the United States “take over” the Gaza Strip and permanently resettle its Palestinian residents was swiftly rejected and denounced on Wednesday by American allies and adversaries alike.Trump’s suggestion came at a White House news conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who smiled several times as the president detailed a plan to build new settlements for Palestinians outside the Gaza Strip, and for the U.S. to take “ownership” in redeveloping the war-torn territory into “the Riviera of the Middle East.”

Middle East latest: US allies, adversaries quickly reject Trump’s proposal to ‘take over’ Gaza Strip

President Donald Trump is signing an executive order designed to prevent people who were biologically assigned male at birth from participating in women’s or girls' sporting eventsThe president put out a sweeping order on his first day in office last month that called for the federal government to define sex as only male or female and for that to be reflected on official documents such as passports and in policies such as federal prison assignments.

Trump to sign executive order barring transgender female athletes from competing

Maddie MolloyBBC Climate & ScienceA badger appearing to admire a Banksy - of a badger - has won the Natural History Museum's 2024 Wildlife Photographer of the Year People's Choice Award.Captured on a quiet road in St Leonards-on-Sea, England by British photographer Ian Wood, the badger appears to glance up at a graffiti version of itself designed by the mysterious artist.

Banksy fan badger wins hearts in wildlife photo competition

The world's demand for gold hit another record high in 2024 amid robust central bank purchases and investment demand growth, the World Gold Council said in its annual report.Total gold transactions came in at 4,974 tons last year, compared with 4,899 tons in 2023, inclusive of over-the-counter investments.

World's demand for gold hit another record high last year; appetite for bullion in 2025 remains firm

A woman who fired her housekeeper for leaving fast food wrappers in the otherwise empty trash has been ripped to shreds on social media.The incident was shared on Reddit by user 1961tracy, who recounted how their former friend, June, had a demanding job and little time to clean her home, so had employed the housekeeper for several months.

Friend Stunned To Learn Reason Woman Fired Housekeeper Who Did A "Great Job": "What A Mean Person"

BENGALURU, India (AP) — For nearly four years, India’s government pushed an initiative to get people to think about how to make lifestyle choices that pollute less, like cycling instead of driving or using less plastic.But in the country’s yearly budget announcement last weekend, the once-flagship program failed to get a mention — or any promise of future funding.

Making climate-friendly lifestyle choices isn’t always easy. India learned the hard way

The prime minister called it the worst mass school shooting ever in the countryAt least 10 people were reported dead in a shooting at a school in the central Swedish city of Orebro on Tuesday.It was the "worst mass school shooting in Swedish history," Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said at a news conference.

10 Dead After Gunman Attacks School In Sweden: 'Never Seen A School Shooting Of This Magnitude'

WASHINGTON - Sens. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Josh Hawley, R-Mo., introduced a bill on Tuesday that would cap credit card interest rates at 10% − an effort by two lawmakers who rarely see eye to eye.Credit card interest rates refer to the fee a card issuer charges if a consumer doesn’t pay off their credit card balance in full by a certain date.

Sanders and Hawley introduce bill to cap credit card interest rates at 10%

Recalled teething sticks were distributed in 45 states and Puerto Rico.The Gerber Products Company is recalling its flavored teething sticks for babies and young children because they may pose a potential choking hazard.In a Jan. 31 recall notice, Gerber said it would discontinue and recall all boxes of its Soothe N Chew Teething Sticks in strawberry apple and banana flavors that were distributed "via the internet and to distribution centers and retail stores" in 45 states and Puerto Rico.

Gerber recalls teething sticks due to potential choking hazard

Image caption, The famous leaning al-Hadba minaret was destroyed in the battle to liberate Mosul in 2017Sebastian UsherBBC's Middle East analystHistoric buildings in Mosul, including churches and mosques, are being reopened following years of devastation resulting from the Iraqi city's takeover by the extremist Islamic State (IS) group.The project, organised and funded by Unesco, began a year after IS was defeated and driven out of the city, in northern Iraq, in 2017.Unesco's director-general Audrey Azoulay

Mosul's landmarks rise again after IS destruction

Feb. 4 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed a memorandum to restore the so-called maximum pressure campaign on Iran from his first administration, which failed to achieve its goal of bringing about a new deal with Tehran to prevent it from securing a nuclear weapon.

Trump reinstates 'maximum pressure' campaign on Iran

PHOENIX — Randal Grichuk and the Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a one-year contract that includes a mutual option for 2026, the team announced on Tuesday.The veteran outfielder returns to the D-backs after hitting .291 with 12 homers and 46 RBIs last season. He made 35 starts in right field, 15 as the designated hitter and 11 in left field. He'll likely have a similar role this season.The 33-year-old has hit 203 homers over 11 big league seasons with the Diamondbacks, Angels, Rockies, Blue Jays and

Outfielder Randal Grichuk agrees to a 1-year deal to return to the Diamondbacks

The recent sale of a historic three-bedroom home in Oakland for $1.58 million underscores the robust demand for larger homes in sought-after neighborhoods. This trend not only reflects the evolving preferences of buyers but also highlights the potential for lucrative investments in this vibrant community.Oakland continues to attract those searching for spacious residences that provide both comfort and proximity to urban amenities.

Historic Oakland Home Sells for $1.58M, Highlighting Market Demand

NHL: San Jose Sharks continue homestand on Thursday against the Vancouver CanucksSAN JOSE – The San Jose Sharks needed a night to feel good about themselves again after everything they experienced last week.It didn’t quite happen Tuesday night.On the power play with a chance to take the lead, the Sharks instead gave up a shorthanded goal to Joel Armia with 4:04 left in regulation time in a 4-3 loss to the Montreal Canadiens.

Sharks rookie scores first NHL goal, but game’s end has a familiar feel

A Ukrainian news outlet has published a video showing the capture of a North Korean soldier, as South Korea's spy agency said Kim Jong Un has pulled troops from Russia's Kursk region.Newsweek has contacted the Russia's Foreign Ministry for comment.Why It MattersThe video, released by RBC Ukraine, shows the detention of the first captured North Korean soldier fighting for Russia against Ukrainian forces.

Ukraine Shows Capture of North Korean Soldier as Kim Pulls Troops

Barron Trump has been a key figure alongside his father and mother, Donald and Melania, in recent months - with his huge frame and presence at campaign rallies making him a popular figureOne of Melania Trump's closest friends has revealed what Barron is really likeMelania Trump's close friends have given us a glimpse into what Barron Trump, the enigmatic son of the former First Lady and President Donald Trump, is really like. The 18-year-old has been a striking presence alongside his parents in recent months,

Melania Trump's close friend reveals what Barron is really like

Arnima Hayat had ambitions of becoming a surgeon, but while at medical school in Austrlia, she met the man who would cut her life short before dissolving her body in a bath of acidGifted medical student Arnima Hayat moved to Australia from Bangladesh with her family when she was nine.

Pregnant teenage wife dissolved in bath of acid by jealous and controlling husband

Our skin is considered our largest organ, with a surface area of approximately 15 to 20 square feet — and some put the estimate at least 10 times greater if the nooks and crannies created by hair follicles and sweat ducts are taken into consideration. It is our body's first line of defense, charged with (among other things) keeping the outside out and our insides in.

How often should you shower? Advice from a doctor who bucked social norms

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is “sick.”Mahomes is not physically ill, at least not that he or the Chiefs have divulged. But he is feeling the emotional toll of losing one of his favorite people from his favorite team. No, it is not a Chiefs teammate.

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes Left ‘Sick’ After Blockbuster Trade

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Washington CNN —The Senate voted to confirm Pam Bondi as attorney general, making the tenacious litigator the latest official to help fill out President Donald Trump’s administration.The vote was 54-46. The vote was mostly along party lines though Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania joined Republicans in supporting Bondi.

Senate votes to confirm Pam Bondi as attorney general

The nation’s growing home insurance crisis is in the spotlight as Californians begin the long road to rebuilding after the deadly Eaton and Palisades wildfires.For neighbors Louise Hamlin and Chris Wilson, the difference in insurance coverage on their nearly identical homes in Altadena reveals how unequal that recovery will be.

LA wildfires highlight nation’s insurance crisis as homeowners try to recover lost homes

President Donald Trump said Musk can't do anything without White House approvalTreasury secretary nominee warns increased government spending and no extension of Trump tax cuts will lead to ‘economic crisis’Fox News senior national correspondent Rich Edson has the latest on the Senate confirmation hearings for President Donald Trump’s Cabinet nominees on ‘Special Report.’

Democratic lawmakers slam Elon Musk's access to Treasury Department: 'We are at war'

The Central Intelligence Agency offered buyouts to its entire workforce Tuesday, citing an aim to bring the agency in line with U.S. President Donald Trump's priorities, the Wall Street Journal reported.The U.S. spy agency is also freezing the hiring of job applicants already given a conditional offer, the WSJ reported, quoting an aide to CIA Director John Ratcliffe.

CIA offers buyouts to entire workforce to align with Trump priorities, WSJ reports

A few fans booed the American national anthem before the Toronto Raptors hosted the New York Knicks on Tuesday night, a sign that some Canadians are still upset despite President Donald Trump’s 30-day pause on tariff threats against Mexico and CanadaFrom left to right, Toronto forwards Bruce Brown, Scottie Barnes and Chris Boucher reacted as fans booed the United States national anthem before NBA basketball game action against the Los Angeles Clippers in Toronto.TORONTO — A few fans booed the American

U.S. national anthem booed before NBA game in Toronto despite tariff pause

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — New research shows that when an asteroid slammed into the moon billions of years ago, it carved out a pair of grand canyons on the lunar far side.That's good news for scientists and NASA, which is looking to land astronauts at the south pole on the near, Earth-facing side untouched by that impact and containing older rocks in original condition.

How an ancient asteroid strike carved out 2 grand canyons on the moon

American Federation of Government Employees warns federal workers to not be 'misled by slick talk from unelected billionaires'Trump administration offers buyouts to federal employeesFox News' Peter Doocy reports the latest on the offer from the White House. Doocy and the 'Fox & Friends' co-hosts also discuss the decision to pull Gen. Mark Milley's security detail and Karoline Leavitt's first White House press conference.

Unions sue Trump administration over ‘arbitrary and capricious’ employee buyout offers

I lost my job a week before Christmas and started driving my brand-new Chevrolet Silverado for Uber. But every passenger asks me the same surprising question, and my answer always leaves them stunned.Life has a way of throwing unexpected challenges our way, and sometimes, those challenges force us into surprising and unconventional solutions.

I Lost My Job a Week Before Christmas and Have Been Driving My New Silverado for Uber, but This Is The Question My Passengers Always Ask When I Pick Them Up

If you want to travel back into the past and enjoy a picturesque 1800s village where time stands still, then Elsah in Illinois is the perfect destination. Located between limestone bluffs along the Mississippi River's Great Rivers National Scenic Byway, Elsah is home to picture-perfect brick houses and stunning gardens.

Illinois' Photogenic 'Village Where Time Stood Still' Lies On The Mississippi River's Scenic Shores

After the sun has set and dusk shrouds your backyard, don't go inside. Add a little light and, in an instant, your patio will feel more like a living room. With the help of a tin can and a dowel rod or broom handle, you can fashion your own upcycled torch that is not only inexpensive but also extremely easy to make while saving room in your recycling bin.

Reuse Empty Tin Cans To Illuminate Your Garden Planters At Night

TOKYO (AP) — Toyota is developing and making electric vehicles and EV batteries in China, the Japanese automaker said Wednesday, under a new partnership with the Shanghai government.Toyota Motor Corp. also announced it will start producing batteries for EVs, hybrids and plug-ins at a new $14 billion facility in North Carolina, with shipping starting for North American models in April.