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CNN —The US Marshals Service has deputized members of Elon Musk’s private security detail, giving them certain rights and protections of federal law enforcement agents, three law enforcement officials familiar with the matter told CNN.It was not immediately clear how many members of Musk’s security team were made special deputies.

Elon Musk’s private security detail gets deputized by US Marshals Service

The comedy icon missed the "Saturday Night Live" celebration.Dan Aykroyd has broken his silence about not appearing at “SNL50.”Aykroyd, one of the original stars of “Saturday Night Live,” was not in attendance for the show’s 50th anniversary special last weekend, leading fans to wonder just where he was.

Dan Aykroyd acknowledges his absence from ‘SNL50'

OXON HILL, Md. (AP) — Billionaire Elon Musk appeared at a conservative gathering outside Washington on Thursday waving a chainsaw in the air, showing openness to auditing the Federal Reserve and accusing Democrats of “treason.”Musk, the Tesla CEO who has become perhaps President Donald Trump’s most influential adviser, spoke about his crusade to cut government spending and downsize the federal workforce with the administration’s Department of Government Efficiency.

Musk waves a chainsaw and charms conservatives talking up Trump’s cost-cutting efforts

An HHS spokesperson didn’t say when the meeting would be rescheduled. AP Photo/John Bazemore, FileA Centers for Disease Control and Prevention vaccine advisory committee meeting scheduled for next week — the first since Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was sworn in — has been postponed, a senior HHS official said Thursday. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, or ACIP, was scheduled to meet Feb. 26 through Feb. 28. The group of independent experts convenes three

A CDC vaccine committee meeting, the first of Kennedy's tenure at HHS, gets postponed

This article is part of “Dealing the Dead,” a series investigating the use of unclaimed bodies for medical research.A Texas lawmaker horrified by an NBC News investigation into a medical school that profited from the bodies of the poor and vulnerable moved this week to ban the practice, introducing a bill that would make it illegal in the state to perform medical research on a corpse without explicit consent.

Texas lawmaker moves to outlaw medical research on corpses without consent after NBC News investigation

Many on social media were angered by a video which seemingly showed Costco shoppers attempting to get a refund for their stockpile of eggs.Costco customers have slammed ‘selfish’ shoppers for trying to return thousands of eggs after finding them cheaper elsewhere.Visitors to the membership-only warehouse club shared their fury after videos emerged of buyers allegedly lining up to seek a refund.

Costco customers slam ‘selfish’ shoppers for trying to return thousands of eggs after finding them cheaper

OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Canada is designating seven Latin American criminal organizations as terrorist entities under the country’s Criminal Code, giving Canadian law enforcement another tool in the fight against fentanyl trafficking, Public Safety Minister David McGuinty said Thursday.The list includes Mexico’s Sinaloa Cartel, Jalisco New Generation Cartel and La Nueva Familia Michoacana, and was announced a day after the U.S. government formally designated eight Latin American organized crime groups as “foreign terrorist organizations.”

Following US lead, Canada designates 7 Latin American criminal groups as terrorist entities

Gillis' career is on a hot streak, selling out arena tours, starring in Super Bowl ads, and getting his Netflix show renewed for season twoComedian Shane Gillis gets the last laugh as host on ‘SNL’ after being fired from show in 2019: 'People all over are itching for more comedy'

A-list comedian Shane Gillis returning to host 'SNL' for second time since being fired from sketch show

The final 16 teams are set. Here's how the bracket will play out.Who will win the first revamped Champions League format?The first ever playoff ties have wrapped up, which saw Real Madrid eliminate Manchester City behind Kylian Mbappe's hat-trick, while Serie A giants AC Milan and Juventus were both stunned by Dutch underdogs Feyenoord and PSV.

When is the Champions League draw? What to know for round of 16

In a Thursday interview with CNBC's Jim Cramer, Kontoor Brands CEO Scott Baxter explained why the apparel company purchased outdoor and workwear outfit Helly Hansen, citing growth potential and an expansion of the company's offerings."This is, far and away, the largest outdoor market in the world, right," Baxter said.

Kontoor Brands CEO describes growth plans for new acquisition

SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes ordered X to pay 8.1 million Brazilian reais ($1.4 million) in fines for failing to comply with judicial orders, according to a judicial ruling.The ruling, signed on Wednesday and made public by the court on Thursday, said the social media platform refused to provide registration data for a profile attributed to Allan dos Santos, an ally of former President Jair Bolsonaro accused of spreading falsehoods.

Brazil’s top court justice orders X to pay $1.4 million fine for non-compliance

The week in 31 photosIt was a terrifying scene Monday when a passenger plane crashed, turned upside down and caught fire while attempting to land at Toronto Pearson International Airport.But all 80 people on the plane survived. Twenty-one of them were taken to hospitals with injuries, officials said, and by Thursday morning all had been released, according to Delta Air Lines.

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In the separate incidents, the dairy workers declined to be tested for H5N1, so it’s impossible to know whether they directly transmitted the virus to their cats.Two cats that belonged to Michigan dairy workers died after being infected with bird flu. But it’s still not clear how the animals got sick or whether they spread the virus to people in the household, a new study shows.

Dairy workers’ cats died from bird flu, but it’s not clear how they got infected

The Italian manager was able to restore Napoli's winning mentality in a short timeIt took less than a summer for Antonio Conte to guide Napoli back to prominence. One of the most successful European coaches of the last decade, Conte is a special manager and he showed it on the pitch as he was able to win almost everywhere he worked and in the shortest time possible.

How Antonio Conte turned Napoli back into contenders and set foundation for what's to come

WASHINGTON (AP) — The layoffs of roughly 7,000 IRS probationary workers beginning this week likely mean the end of the agency’s plan to go after high-wealth tax dodgers and could spell disaster for revenue collections, experts say.The majority of employees shown the door at the federal tax collector are newly hired workers focused on compliance, which includes ensuring that taxpayers are abiding by the tax code and paying delinquent debts, among other duties.

IRS layoffs could hurt revenue collection and foil efforts to go after rich tax dodgers, experts say

CNN —NASA confirmed Thursday that the space agency may have sidestepped the sweeping layoffs it was expected to implement this week, potentially saving hundreds of newly hired employees and career professionals.In a statement, the agency said it worked with the Office of Personnel Management — which has been at the forefront of the Trump administration’s efforts to downsize the federal workforce — on “a careful evaluation of our workforce and mission requirements.”

NASA strikes deal over layoffs of recent hires, says job cuts will be ‘performance-based or voluntary’

Kohberger could face the death penalty if convicted of killing 4 studentsA quadruple murder suspect and former grad student has been delivered a blow after an Idaho judge made a ruling following major DNA evidence in the gruesome case.A DNA technique was used by prosecutors to identify Bryan Kohberger as the prime suspect in the case.

Bryan Kohberger quadruple murder case takes twist as judge makes major ruling on DNA evidence

The 2025 action film centers on a group of eco-terrorists who take over an energy company's annual gala and claim hundreds of hostagesJoin Fox News for access to this contentPlus special access to select articles and other premium content with your account - free of charge.By entering your email and pushing continue, you are agreeing to Fox News' Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, which includes our Notice of Financial Incentive.

'Cleaner' director gets candid on eco-terrorism, and what he makes of those 'Die Hard' comparisons

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

‘He’s not lying.’A Dollar General customer was shocked to learn that he needed to present an ID card just to buy a lighter.Chandler (@jcchandler3) posted a viral TikTok discussing the age ruling with a worker at the budget retail chain.

‘I need some answers’: Man tries to buy a Bic lighter at Dollar General. Then a worker steps in

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President Donald Trump scored another Cabinet win Thursday, with the Senate confirming his controversial FBI Director pick Kash Patel by a vote of 51-49.Patel's is one in a recent streak of contentious confirmations breaking Trump's way, coming on the heels of Tulsi Gabbard's confirmation as director of national intelligence and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s as Health and Human Services Secretary.

New FBI director: Senate approves Kash Patel for ten-year term

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday announced she will not remove Eric Adams from his position as mayor of New York City, after meeting with various leaders in her state over the last several days. The embattled mayor faces a growing political crisis over the Justice Department’s efforts to dismiss his corruption case.

Gov. Kathy Hochul says she won’t remove Eric Adams as NYC mayor ‘at this time’

Daniel Cameron announces Senate campaign minutes after Mitch McConnell said he wouldn't seek 8th termMcConnell announces he won't run for re-electionSen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said Thursday that the former Republican leader will not run for re-election in 2026.Former Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron on Thursday announced that he is running to replace Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., in the upper chamber of Congress.

Former Kentucky AG who handled Breonna Taylor probe promptly announces Senate bid to replace Mitch McConnell

Pontiac, Michigan AP —A judge set a $250 million bond Thursday for a Michigan woman who is accused of leaving three children alone for years in a house where conditions were so offensive that police evidence technicians wore hazmat suits.Kelli Bryant, 34, shook her head at times during her first court appearance on child abuse charges in Oakland County.

Judge sets $250M bond for Michigan mom accused of keeping 3 kids alone in squalor

San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama is expected to miss the remainder of the regular season after being diagnosed with a blood clot in his right shoulder, the Spurs announced Thursday.San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama’s season is likely over after he was diagnosed with a blood clot in his right shoulder, a condition that will sideline one of the league’s brightest stars and is the second massive health-related hit for the Spurs in a matter of months.

Victor Wembanyama Expected To Miss Remainder Of Season After Blood Clot Diagnosis, Spurs Announce

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk sparked conversation Thursday by suggesting it’s time to begin preparations to deorbit the International Space Station, a move that could occur sooner than planned. Musk, posting on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, in the early afternoon, said the station had “served its purpose” and that its utility had become limited.

Elon Musk calls for accelerated deorbiting of International Space Station, NASA plans for transition

'President Trump is obviously very frustrated right now with President Zelenskyy'Zelenskyy argues Putin ‘pretends’ to want peace as tensions riseSen. James Risch, R-Idaho, joins ‘America’s Newsroom’ to discuss President Donald Trump’s strategy in bringing peace between Russia and Ukraine.

Trump’s frustrations with Zelenskyy escalate as US turns up pressure on Ukraine to reach peace deal

Hard truths are rare in the automotive world, but there's one that's unassailable: Kei cars are perfect in every way, and there simply are not better cars out there. We should all be driving kei cars, and the fact that we aren't is an intentional abandonment of perfection akin to staring into Eden's wide-open gates only to turn away.

You Need A Pink Suzuki Alto Works In Your Life

A major shake-up may be unfolding in Hawaii air travel as airlines position themselves for dominance in light of the Alaska/Hawaiian tie-up. American Airlines has just reclaimed a key route after a five-year hiatus, while Alaska begins its moves to finalize the full integration of Hawaiian operations. That merger is reshaping competition for Hawaii flights, and with new nonstop service to the islands, major carriers are making strategic moves before the dust settles.

New Hawaii Route Shake-Up | Battle Brews as Airlines Defend Turf

When bathroom cabinets become overcrowded, you're left scrambling to figure out where to store your toilet paper. Placing it on a countertop can take away from the visual appeal of the room, and the back of a toilet typically doesn't provide enough space for more than a couple rolls.

DIY A Clever Toilet Paper Storage Solution Using Dollar Tree Kitchen Items

ChatGPT developer OpenAI's weekly active users surged past 400 million in February, a company spokesperson told Reuters on Thursday, highlighting rapid growth in the adoption of artificial intelligence tools.The Microsoft-backed MSFT.O startup had 300 million weekly active users in December. Its paying business users also crossed 2 million in February, more than doubling from its last update in September.