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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

Fox News Flash top entertainment headlines for February 12Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here.Naya Rivera's ex-husband revealed their 4-year-old son witnessed the "Glee" star's final moments July 8, 2020.Josey, who was 4 years old at the time of Rivera's drowning, still feels guilt for not being able to save his mother.

'Glee' star Naya Rivera's 4-year-old son tried to save actress in final moments before tragic drowning

Check out the hottest new Nike shoes, activewear and Super Bowl LIX Championship gear.— Recommendations are independently chosen by our editors. Purchases you make through the links below may earn us and our publishing partners a commission.Ready to elevate your activewear with the coolest new drops?

New Nike drops are here: Shop the latest launches this February

A lifetime of spending habits doesn’t stay the same forever. As times change, so do priorities—especially when it comes to managing money in retirement. Many Boomers are rethinking certain expenses, finding smarter ways to stretch their savings without sacrificing comfort. Curious about where these changes are happening?

10 Expenses Boomers Are Choosing To Cut Back On

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

A great downtown is not just a collection of streets and storefronts—it is the heart of a town where history, culture, and community come together. In Illinois, some downtowns stand out for their charm, character, and local appeal. Some towns preserve their rich past, like Quincy, where grand architecture and riverfront views make every stroll memorable.

11 Best Downtowns In Illinois

Spend enough time among fans of dystopian sci-fi, and you’ll hear “Red Rising” enter the conversation.Penned by Pierce Brown, the six-book series has sold over 6 million copies since the first book came out a little over a decade ago. When it was first published in 2014, our reviewer said it “ascends above a crowded dystopian field,” calling it a cross between the Occupy Movement, “The Lord of the Flies” and a “really serious game of ‘Risk.’”

Books like 'Red Rising': Dystopian novels to read while you wait for 'Red God'

Local business owners in Nairobi said the rapid expansion of China Square had created an uneven playing fieldOn a cool Friday morning in an expansive mall in Nairobi, dozens of people thronged outside a retail store covered in colourful banners, balloons and flowers.When the shutter doors finally rolled up a few hours later, fireworks were let off and music blared through speakers, the crowd now swollen to more than 100.

Fair and Square? Chinese retail chain’s expansion rankles Kenyan rivals

President Donald Trump signs an executive order seeking to ban transgender girls and women from participating in sports.   CNN —   Two transgender girls who attend high school in New Hampshire are challenging the Trump administration’s recent executive order banning transgender girls and women from participating in sports, according to a court filing.  The teens, Parker Tirrell and Iris Turmelle, previously sued New Hampshire education officials over a state law prohibiting them from competing on girls’

Two transgender girls sue to challenge Trump’s executive order banning them from high school sports

Astrophysicists have observed the most energetic neutrino ever. The particle — which probably came from a distant galaxy — was spotted by the Cubic Kilometre Neutrino Telescope (KM3NeT), a collection of light-detecting glass spheres on the floor of the Mediterranean Sea, on 13 February 2023.

Record-breaking neutrino is most energetic ever detected

GOMA, Congo (AP) — Congo’s largest church organizations met Wednesday with Rwanda-backed rebels in the country’s east in the latest push for peace and dialogue after weekslong fighting that saw the rebels seize the region’s largest city of Goma.A joint delegation from the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) and the Church of Christ in Congo (ECC) – two of the largest church organizations in the country – arrived in Goma on Wednesday and met with Corneille Nangaa, who has emerged as the M23 rebels’ political leader since they seized Goma in late January during a major escalation in their yearslong fighting with Congolese forces.

Congolese church leaders meet Rwanda-backed rebels in the east in latest push for peace

Egg lovers rejoice! Discover how to maximize egg longevity while ensuring safety and minimizing waste with proven storage techniques.**Optimal Storage Temperature Matters**Keeping eggs fresh involves maintaining the right temperature. Storing them at 40°F or below in the refrigerator's coldest sections achieves this goal.

Extend Egg Freshness: 5 Secrets to Safe Storage and Reduced Waste

CNN —The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the so-called cop on the beat protecting Americans from financial abuse, is now under strict orders to do nothing.“Please do not perform any work tasks,” Russell Vought, the acting director, wrote on Monday to CFPB staff in an email obtained by CNN that announced the headquarters would be closed this week.

From credit cards to medical debt: What may happen to some key consumer protection rules under Trump

Erling Haaland features as well for his performance against Real MadridGetty ImagesThe first leg of the UEFA Champions League knockout round playoffs took place on Tuesday and Wednesday with no shortage of fascinating results. Some, such as Ousmane Dembele-inspired Paris Saint-Germain's routine 3-0 win away Stade Brestois 29, went as expected but few would have bet on Manchester City running Real Madrid as close as Pep Guardiola's side did although they did eventually succumb to Carlo Ancelotti's Vinicius

UCL Team of the Week: Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior, USMNT's Weston McKennie make cut after impressive outings

JUBA, South Sudan — South Sudan’s deputy president is threatening to immediately withdraw from a fragile peace agreement with the president over a government reshuffle that saw the removal of multiple senior officials this week.Riek Machar, whose political rivalry with President Salva Kiir has in the past exploded into civil war, said in a statement Wednesday he will "walk out of the agreement” reached in 2018 if two of the officials fired by Kiir are not reinstated within 24 hours.

South Sudan's deputy president threatens to leave fragile peace agreement over fired officials

Andrei Kuznechyk was reunited with his family on Wednesday.Belarusian journalist Andrei Kuznechyk was released from prison on Wednesday after serving more than three years in prison, according to Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.The terms of the deal were not immediately clear."This is a joyous day for Andrey, his wife, Alesya, and their two young children.

Journalist among those freed from Belarus

Romance scams led to staggering losses of $1.14 billion in 2023—a warning signal for everyone seeking love online.Vulnerability often plays a key role in romance scams, as individuals turn to dating platforms in search of companionship. Scammers exploit this emotional need, increasingly utilizing sophisticated AI technologies. Their methods have become so advanced that distinguishing genuine profiles from fraudulent ones has become more challenging. This emerging threat demands urgent attention from both

Combatting Romance Scams: How to Protect Yourself in 2024

As marketing stunts go, this one has "killed" it.The “death” of a beloved mascot has sparked the kind of online frenzy that advertisers dream of, with everyone from the World Health Organization to Netflix offering their condolences.It started Tuesday when the language-learning app Duolingo posted that Duo the Owl, its internet-famous big green bird, was dead.

Duolingo 'killed' off its mascot — and somehow capitvated the internet

Excellence gaps — disparities in advanced academic achievement — between racial groups appear by age 8 or 9 and persist throughout secondary school in the United States. About one-third of the gap is due to socio-economic status and one-tenth to school factors, indicating that policies should address both educational and local environments.

Socio-economic status explains one-third of the racial disparity in top academic achievement

The second legs of the knockout stage playoffs are next week, and here's what each team has to do to advanceThe first legs of the Champions League knockout phase has come to a close and none of the eight matches ended in a draw. With a spot in the round of 16 on the line, most clashes are hanging in the balance as Borussia Dortmund and Paris Saint-Germain were the only teams to win their matches by more than one goal.

Champions League scenarios: What Real Madrid, Manchester City, Milan, Juventus and more need to do to advance

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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

CNN —The newly constituted board of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has elected President Donald Trump as its chairman.The vote, according to the president, was unanimous.“It is a Great Honor to be Chairman of The Kennedy Center, especially with this amazing Board of Trustees.

Trump elected chair of the Kennedy Center by newly constituted board

Tuesday’s press conference in the Oval Office was already unusual, with Elon Musk standing behind President Donald Trump at the Resolute Desk to talk about the Department of Government Efficiency – illustrating the power the world’s richest man now holds.But there was another layer of novelty.

Elon Musk made DOGE a family affair to humanize his image

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

A Texas county on Wednesday approved an election sought by SpaceX that will allow residents near Elon Musk's company to decide whether to establish a new city called Starbase.Newsweek has reached out to SpaceX via email Wednesday night for comment.Why It MattersElon Musk, a billionaire ally of President Donald Trump, has steadily expanded his business footprint across Texas, citing the state's business-friendly policies.

SpaceX One Step Closer to Creating Texas City: What to Know About 'Starbase'

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

Quick LinksAuto manufacturers releasing cars with severe mechanical shortcomings is nothing new, and is a tale as old as time. To an extent, this can be understood, if not condoned, as vehicles are made up of thousands of component parts that all need to work in harmony perfectly to ensure the car functions correctly.

Why The Feds Are Concerned About 877 Thousand GM V8 Failures

(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

Joanna Gaines used her interior design expertise to complete stunning home transformations on HGTV's "Fixer Upper" for years, so you may want to take her trim and molding paint color recommendations into consideration if you have your own project coming up. When it comes to trim and molding, it's always a good idea to opt for something timeless to prevent your home from looking outdated.

Joanna Gaines Reveals The Perfect Timeless Paint Shade For Trim And Molding

CNN —It was supposed to be the moment US President Donald Trump’s vision of bringing peace to the Middle East by redeveloping the war-torn Gaza strip into “Riviera” style premium housing and permanently relocating its more than 2 million residents finally got a reality check.