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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

Tech giant says in updated ethics policy that it will use AI in line with ‘international law and human rights’.Google has dropped a pledge not to use artificial intelligence for weapons or surveillance in its updated ethics policy on the powerful technology.In its previous version of “AI Principles”, the California-based internet giant included a commitment not to pursue AI technologies that “cause or are likely to cause overall harm”, including weapons and surveillance that violates “internationally accepted norms”.

Google drops pledge not to use AI for weapons, surveillance

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

In today’s fast-paced world, staying informed about food recalls is crucial for our health and safety. Recently, several popular food items have been pulled from shelves due to various health concerns. To help you navigate these recalls, we’ve compiled a list of ten products you should check for in your kitchen and dispose of promptly if found.

10 Foods Just Got Recalled—Here’s What You Need to Throw Out Immediately

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

Getty ImagesA student at the education centre in central Sweden has recalled how she and others tried to help one of the victims of what would turn out to be the worst school shooting ever to happen in Sweden."A guy next to me was shot in the shoulder.

Witnesses recall horror of Sweden's worst school shooting

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%

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season!Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here.Boston College Eagles (13-11, 4-7 ACC) at Pittsburgh Panthers (9-14, 1-9 ACC)

Boston College plays Pittsburgh after Sidberry’s 20-point performance

Sandra Bullock is raising her concerns about social media scams."My family's safety, as well as the innocent people being taken advantage of, is my deep concern, and there will be a time when I will comment more, but for now our focus is helping law enforcement handle this matter," the Oscar winner said in a statement to People on Monday.

Sandra Bullock shares 'deep concern' for family's safety after social media fraud

Banning phones in schools is not linked to pupils getting higher grades or having better mental wellbeing, the first study of its kind suggests.Students' sleep, classroom behaviour, exercise or how long they spend on their phones overall also seems to be no different for schools with phone bans and schools without, the academics found.

School phone bans don't boost grades or wellbeing, study suggests

The US Postal Service (USPS) said Tuesday it was temporarily suspending inbound parcels from China and Hong Kong, shortly after President Donald Trump's imposition of fresh tariffs targeting Beijing.The halt will take place "until further notice," and follows Trump's order for an additional 10 percent levy on Chinese imports starting Tuesday.

US Postal Service says suspending parcels from China

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season!Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here.Navy Midshipmen (8-15, 5-5 Patriot League) at Boston University Terriers (11-12, 5-5 Patriot League)

Boston University hosts Johnson and Navy

Feb. 5 (UPI) -- Two transgender adults, the families of five transgender youth and two LGBT rights organizations, GlAM and PFLAG, are suing the Trump administration over its controversial move to withhold federal funding to medical institutions that provide gender-affirming medical care to those under the age of 19.

Trump admin. sued over executive order restricting gender-affirming care for youth

French oil major TotalEnergies on Wednesday reported a sharp drop in full-year earnings, against a backdrop of lower crude prices and weak fuel demand.The oil and gas giant posted full-year 2024 adjusted net income of $18.3 billion, reflecting a 21% fall from $23.2 billion a year earlier.

Oil major TotalEnergies posts 21% drop in full-year profit amid lower crude prices

I have dedicated most of my career to finding the most unique and underrated perfumes—and for the most part I've kept my findings to myself. The reason I am considered somewhat of an expert in the best perfumes is because I have long utilised my connections as a beauty director to, selfishly, find a truly one-off, special sort of perfume for myself. I want a perfume that earns me compliments, sure, but I also want my fragrance choice to surprise people.And while I like to think I've curated a pretty exceptional

I Polled Over 100 People on the Most Underrated Perfumes Ever—These Came Out on Top

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

On Feb. 5, 1919, screen legends Charlie Chaplin, Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks and D.W. Griffith formed United Artists.Feb. 05 (UPI) -- On this date in history:In 1631, British clergyman Roger Williams, who founded the colony of Rhode Island, arrived in Salem, Mass., seeking religious freedom.

On This Day: Fairbanks, Pickford, Chaplin, Griffith form United Artists

Shayna Crimo was mauled by her Catahoula leopard dog named King just days before her other dog, pitbull named Krieo, was scheduled to be put down following his cancer journeyA woman has shared her harrowing ordeal after her dog bit her nose off in a devastating, unprovoked attack.

'I had 11 perfect years with my pet dog - then one day he ripped my nose off'

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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

'Pres. Trump’s pursuit of peace and prosperity for all is truly visionary'Trump says US will ‘take over’ Gaza StripPresident Donald Trump announces his vision for the Gaza Strip during a press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.Support for President Donald Trump's vision for the U.S. to "take over the Gaza Strip," level it and rebuild the area came flooding in on Tuesday after a news conference announcing the plan.

Trump's proposed US takeover of Gaza Strip elicits positive response across administration

WASHINGTON ― About 10,000 employees of the United States Agency for International Development, excluding essential personnel, were notified Tuesday they will be placed on administrative leave at the end of Friday as President Donald Trump moves to dismantle the foreign aid agency.A State Department notice to USAID employees ‒ two-thirds of whom work overseas across 60 countries ‒ said all USAID "direct hire personnel" across the world will be placed on administrative leave effective Friday, Feb. 7 at

Almost all USAID workers across the globe placed on leave as Trump moves to gut agency

BEIJING (Reuters) - The Chinese foreign ministry called on Wednesday for dialogue and consultation between China and the United States as an additional 10% in U.S. tariffs on all Chinese products kicked in.China, in response to the latest U.S. tariffs, has announced a plan to impose counter-tariffs of up to 15% on some U.S. imports starting on Feb. 10, buying Washington and Beijing time to try to hammer out a deal.

Chinese foreign ministry urges Sino-US dialogue as import tariffs kick in

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

Toyota's classic off-roader received a frame-off, nut-and-bolt restoration with respect to its originalityLegacy Overland fully restored this 1977 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ45 with modern parts.A 4.5-liter six-cylinder from an FJ80 replaces the original engine, paired with a manual.Other upgrades include lifted suspension, new brakes, cooling system, and shocks.

This Toyota FJ45 Land Cruiser Restomod Will Keep Purists Happy

CNN —President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed reporters at the White House Tuesday, during which the president laid out his plan for the US to “take over” Gaza, relocate Palestinians to neighboring countries, and redevelop the war-torn enclave into what he described as the “Riviera of the Middle East.”

Key takeaways from Trump’s plan to ‘take over’ Gaza

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

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte, whose father is a former president, has been impeached by the House of Representatives after more than the required number of legislators signed a petition to remove her from office, an official said Wednesday.House of Representatives Secretary General Reginald Velasco told a plenary meeting of the lower chamber of Congress that at least 215 lawmakers have signed a petition to impeach Duterte, more than enough to consider her impeached by the House.