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It’s not easy being Angel Reese.The rising WNBA star has reached another stratosphere of social media fame, and notoriety.Just this year alone, Reese has graced the cover of Vogue Magazine and her name has been featured on McDonald’s cups and bags since the fast-food giant announced the “Angel Reese Special.”

Angel Reese opens up after dominant Unrivaled performance: 'To live my life isn't easy'

The diagnosis of his "Only Murders in the Building" co-star Martin Short has forced the postponement of shows on the duo's comedy tour, Martin said.Steve Martin says that Martin Short and Maya Rudolph have tested positive for Covid after attending the "Saturday Night Live" 50th anniversary special on Sunday.

Steve Martin blames ‘SNL 50th COVID curse' after cast members test positive

Hilaria, who was revealed to be born in America, not Spain, has been criticized for her fluctuating accentAlec Baldwin claims Americans are uninformed about realityOutnumbered co-host Emily Compagno joins Fox & Friends to react and discuss her new book, Under His Wings.Alec Baldwin's wife Hilaria Baldwin is speaking out about her Spanish accent years after her heritage scandal.

Alec Baldwin's wife Hilaria defends herself against 'fake' Spanish accent accusations: 'That makes me normal'

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

The pope is receiving occasional supplements of oxygen when he needs it and is responding to the strengthened drug therapy he is receiving, they said.Pope Francis’ complex respiratory infection isn't life-threatening, but he's not out of danger, his medical team said Friday, as the 88-year-old pontiff marked his first week in the hospital battling pneumonia in both lungs along with a bacterial, viral and fungal infection.

Pope Francis isn't out of danger but condition isn't life-threatening, doctors say

‘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

After lashing out at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy this week and falsely labeling him "dictator," President Donald Trump dodged Friday when asked if he would apply the same description to Russian President Vladimir Putin, whose grip on power is widely viewed by Western governments and independent observers as undemocratic."Do you think that President Putin is also a dictator?" Trump was asked by a reporter Friday during a swearing-in ceremony for Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick."I think that President

Trump dodges on whether Putin is a dictator after calling Zelenskyy one

Today's internships are nearly twice as competitive as they were just last year.That's according to career site Handshake, whose 2025 Internship Index says the average applications per internship skyrocketed to 109 for 2024-2025, compared to 62 in 2023-2024 and 43 in 2022-2023. That means that internships posted on Handshake are seeing around two-and-a-half times as many applicants as they did just two years ago.

Applying for internships is nearly twice as competitive as last year, says new report—here's why

The largest U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange said Friday the Securities and Exchange Commission would drop its lawsuit against them, a signal to the broader crypto industry that the Trump administration plans to take a friendlier approach to it.In a release it titled "Righting a major wrong," the exchange, Coinbase, said SEC staff had agreed in principle to dismiss a suit filed during the Biden administration.

Coinbase says the SEC is dropping its crypto lawsuit against them

CNN —Israeli authorities say they are preparing to receive the remains of a body said to be that of hostage Shiri Bibas.A coffin is currently in the hands of the Red Cross and on its way to Israel, a spokesperson for the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office confirmed on Friday.

Israel preparing to receive coffin said to contain remains of Shiri Bibas

Fallout over the Trump administration's federal workforce reduction continued this week as more agencies reported layoffs.President Donald Trump signed an executive order Feb. 11 directing the federal government to implement a "workforce optimization initiative" created by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency. Approximately 75,000 federal employees took buyouts before news of layoffs rolled in.Many cuts started with workers in their probationary period as they do not have the ability to appeal their

Tracking federal layoffs 2025: Impacted agencies include IRS, FAA, TSA and more

Instacart CEO Fidji Simo was raised in a French fishing port and has ascended to one of the highest positions in the U.S. tech industry.She shared with CNBC's Julia Boorstin the lessons that she learned starting in childhood that contributed to her success, which now also includes a post on the OpenAI board.

Instacart CEO Fidji Simo: 3 lessons on reaching the top of U.S. tech from a French fishing port childhood

Akshay Bhatia sits six shots back of the lead after consecutive 66s over the opening 36 holes at Vidanta VallartaVALLARTA, Mexico (AP) -- Aldrich Potgieter showed his ability to shoot low Friday in the Mexico Open, powering and putting his way to a 10-under 61 that gave the big-hitting South African a four-shot lead going into the weekend at Vidanta Vallarta.

2025 Mexico Open leaderboard: Aldrich Potgieter opens four-shot advantage on back of second-round 61

CNN —A group of Holocaust victims may not sue Hungary in American courts to recover property stolen during World War II because their funds were comingled with other funds, the Supreme Court ruled Friday in a long-running case about how much reach US courts should have to settle disputes abroad.

US Supreme Court blocks Holocaust victims from suing Hungary in American courts

Diabetes is a condition where the body either can’t produce enough insulin or can’t use it effectively, leading to high blood sugar levels. While there’s no “cure” for diabetes, it is possible to manage and even reverse type 2 diabetes with the right lifestyle changes, particularly through diet.

A Diabetes Expert Shares The 5 Foods She Would Eat Every Day To 'Reverse' Diabetes In 2025: Cherries, Garbanzo Beans, More

Federal prosecutors in Texas have unsealed a 22-count indictment charging more than a dozen members of the violent Bandidos motorcycle gang with murder, conspiracy and racketeering.Reputed gangbangers with sinister nicknames like “Monster,” “Loco,” “Gun Drop” and “10 Round” were named in the far-reaching indictment made public this week following a six-year investigation into the gang’s operations in the Houston area, prosecutors announced.

Feds take down Bandidos biker gang in major RICO sweep after vicious members waged ‘war on our streets’

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

CNN —President Donald Trump fired the top US general on Friday night in a move that had been expected for weeks.Trump called Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. a “fine gentleman” and an “outstanding leader.”This is a developing story and will be updated.

President Donald Trump fires the top US general

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

Low-income seniors and disabled individuals can expect significant financial relief in 2025 with new Social Security payments designed to alleviate rising living costs.**Understanding the New Payments**The Social Security Administration (SSA) will introduce extra payments of $227, $784, and $1,069 to assist low-income beneficiaries, primarily targeting seniors and people with disabilities.

Extra Payments of Up to $1,069 in 2025 for Low-Income Beneficiaries

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Caine credited with 'complete annihilation' of ISIS caliphate, Trump saysHegseth announces DOGE plansDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed DOGE arrived at the Pentagon and announced plans to trim spending. (Credit: X / @SecDef)President Donald Trump on Friday night nominated Air Force Lt. Gen. Dan "Razin" Caine to be the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Trump nominates Air Force Lt. Gen. Dan 'Razin' Caine for Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman

At a White House event with a bipartisan group of governors Friday, President Donald Trump briefly sparred with Democratic Maine Gov. Janet Mills after threatening to withhold federal funds from her state over the issue of transgender athletes.The back-and-forth came as Trump discussed his executive order banning transgender athletes from women's sports.

Trump spars with Democratic Maine governor at White House event over transgender athlete executive order

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

The Supreme Court’s first decision on a Donald Trump case in his second term was a choice to put off weighing in for now on his power to fire the head of an independent agency. In response to the government’s emergency application to upend a lower court ruling that stopped Trump from immediately firing Office of Special Counsel head Hampton Dellinger, the court said Friday that it’s holding off on deciding so long as a temporary restraining order against the government is in effect through Wednesday.

Supreme Court weighs in on its first Trump 2.0 case

Two-time MLB All-Star Justin Turner was understandably invested in the New York Yankees’ decision to end their longstanding policy on facial hair.On Friday, Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner made the surprising announcement that the team will now allow its players and uniformed personnel to maintain “well-groomed beards.” The Yankees had previously prohibited its players and staff from keeping facial hair other than mustaches.

Bearded All-Star had the best theory about Yankees ending facial hair policy

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

16 women have accused Tucker of improper advancesFox News Flash top sports headlines for February 21Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com.After over a dozen women accused Justin Tucker of sexual misconduct, the NFL is investigating, according to reports.

NFL investigating Justin Tucker's sexual misconduct allegations, interviewing accusers: reports

CNN —Less than three before Elon Musk tapped him to take part in a sweeping overhaul of the US government, Edward Coristine, then 17, was the subject of a heated dispute between two executives at the Arizona-based cybersecurity firm where he was an intern.At issue was whether to allow Coristine to keep his job even though he was suspected of leaking proprietary information to a competitor.

Recording reveals new details on controversial DOGE employee

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.