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CNN —“I don’t think I was lustful like that, until I saw him in that little outfit,” said Whoopi Goldberg in the new documentary “Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story.” Goldberg was, of course, referencing the 1978 electric blue lycra body suit and red cape Reeve wore in the first ever live-action adaptation of the seminal comic book series.

How the Superman ‘S’ became fashion’s favorite logo

Venezuelan community leaders speak to the media about the suspension of their Temporary Protected Status in Doral, Fla., on Feb. 3. Chandan Khanna / AFP / Getty ImagesA group of Venezuelans in California and two immigrant advocacy organizations in Maryland have filed two separate lawsuits challenging the Trump administration’s decision to rescind temporary immigration protections for hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans living in the United States.

Two lawsuits challenge Trump's decision to end TPS for Venezuelans

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

Block reported weaker-than-expected revenue and profit for the fourth quarter.The stock slid in extended trading.Block, formerly known as Square, got off to a sluggish start on Wall Street this year after underperforming the Nasdaq in 2024.Block reported fourth-quarter results on Thursday that fell short of Wall Street expectations.

Block shares fall on profit, revenue miss

The UEFA Champions League bracket is set, with Friday seeing the draw for knockout stages pair some of Europe's best soccer teams for March's round of 16A new format expanded the knockout stage, with Tuesday and Wednesday seeing the debut of a playoff phase that effectively functioned as a round of 32.

Champions League knockout draw: Pairings, schedule, bracket for round of 16 matches

The "Zero Day" star and "Late Show" host Stephen Colbert let a haunting silence hang in the air for several seconds.A routine talk show question for Robert De Niro took a political ― and incredibly poignant ― turn on Wednesday’s broadcast of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.”

Robert De Niro’s Politically Charged Answer Leaves ‘Late Show’ In Eerie Silence

London CNN —When German voters go to the polls Sunday, the country’s moribund economy — and promises to fix it — will be front of mind. But Donald Trump’s looming import tariffs will make that daunting task even harder for the new government.

It’s a make-or-break moment for Germany’s economy. Trump’s tariffs won’t help

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 company reported a net income of 48.945 billion yuan ($6.72 billion) for the quarter ending December 31, surpassing the LSEG forecast of 40.6 billion yuan.Alibaba became the target of an intense regulatory crackdown by Beijing, which began in 2020."The next three-year period will likely be the single period in which Alibaba makes the most concentrated investment in AI and Cloud infrastructure build-out," Barclays' analysts wrote.

Alibaba shares soar 11% in Hong Kong after stellar earnings as China's e-commerce sector recovers

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.UMass Minutemen (11-16, 6-8 A-10) at George Washington Revolutionaries (17-10, 6-8 A-10)

UMass visits Castro and George Washington

Sydney Reuters —Airlines have been contacted by Australia’s air traffic control agency warning them of reports of live fire off the country’s east coast where a Chinese navy task group has been operating, the agency and Australian officials said.A People’s Liberation Army Navy frigate, cruiser and replenishment vessel last week entered Australia’s maritime approaches, and travelled down Australia’s east coast this week, monitored by the navies and air forces of Australia and New Zealand.

Commercial airlines warned as Chinese navy holds live fire exercise off Australia

Feb. 21 (UPI) -- The Senate passed a $340 billion budget resolution early Friday after Democrats forced a marathon "vote-a-rama" in which Republicans had to reject numerous amendments.Only Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., bucked his party in a 52-48 final vote on the resolution.

Senate passes budget resolution after marathon session

A hand blender can be your kitchen's best friend, transforming ingredients into delicious meals with ease.**What You Need to Know Before Buying a Hand Blender**Choosing the right hand blender involves understanding the power, speed, and portability options available. For optimal blending performance, look for models with at least 300 watts.

Top Hand Blenders: Find the Best for Soups and Smoothies!

Trump says he wants to make IVF more accessible, but his administration’s other actions are putting reproductive freedom at risk.Aïda Amer/MIT Technology Review | Photos AdobeThis article first appeared in The Checkup, MIT Technology Review’s weekly biotech newsletter. To receive it in your inbox every Thursday, and read articles like this first, sign up here.Yesterday marks a month since the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th US president. And what a month it has been. The Trump administration

8,000 pregnant women may die in just 90 days because of US aid cuts

CNN —Fighting fish, thirsty camels and hairy shrimp are all featured among the winning images of the 2025 Underwater Photographer of the Year competition.Spanish photographer Alvaro Herrero was named overall winner for his image showing the relationship between a humpback whale and her newborn calf, according to a statement from organizers on Friday.

Breathtaking images from the Underwater Photographer of the Year contest

On Feb. 21, 1925, the first issue of The New Yorker was published.On this date in history:In 1848, The Communist Manifesto was published by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels. A rare copy of the publication sold at auction for $39,600 in 1986.

On This Day: New Yorker magazine published for 1st time

In 2025, SSDI recipients will see significant changes with a 2.5% Cost-of-Living Adjustment, boosting maximum monthly payments to $3,250.This increase not only aids in combating inflation but also underscores the importance of understanding Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. With rising living costs, such adjustments are crucial for those relying on these payments. Recipients will benefit from these enhancements, addressing some immediate financial concerns that affect their daily lives.

Find Out How SSDI Payments Will Change in 2025: Key Insights

Federal scientists warn that Americans could feel the effects of the new administration's devastating cuts for decades to comeSarah Rogers/MITTR | Photos GettyEver since World War II, the US has been the global leader in science and technology—and benefited immensely from it. Research fuels American innovation and the economy in turn. Scientists around the world want to study in the US and collaborate with American scientists to produce more of that research. These international collaborations play a critical

The foundations of America’s prosperity are being dismantled

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

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

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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

CNN —It’s really, really cold again — as the US shivers through at least the eighth blast of air from the Arctic this winter.Winter, which is warming faster than any other season for much of the US, seems to be making a comeback for the first time in years; this January was the coldest in the Lower 48 since 1988.

The polar vortex is acting weird and the US is paying the price this winter

The Trump administration says it is reviewing all State Department and USAID foreign assistance programs on a case-by-case basis'Nobody' could argue all USAID money was 'well spent,' House Foreign Affairs member saysHouse Foreign Affairs Committee member Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., breaks down USAID's wasteful spending on 'America Reports.'

Federal judge orders Trump admin to comply with previous order to lift foreign aid freeze

On the campaign trail, President Donald Trump vowed repeatedly that he’d bring prices down “starting on Day One” if elected. It’s been a month since he took office and he has yet to deliver.Consumer prices rose 0.5% last month compared to December — the fastest monthly increase in prices since August 2023, according to Consumer Price Index data.

Trump is one month in and Americans are already mad at him about inflation

Hours after learning Victor Wembanyama was lost for the season, the Spurs spoiled Kevin Durant's Austin homecomingSan Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (0) reacts after making a dunk on the Phoenix Suns at Moody Center on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, in Austin, Texas. The Spurs defeated the Suns 120-109.AUSTIN — The sweat had not yet dried on the Spurs’ 120-109 victory over Phoenix on Thursday when Keldon Johnson’s phone buzzed.It was fallen star Victor Wembanyama, chiming into the team’s group chat

3 takeaways as Spurs win one for Victor Wembanyama

The billionaire used an offensive word for people with intellectual disabilities while lashing out at Danish astronaut Andreas Mogensen.Billionaire Elon Musk, President Donald Trump’s right-hand man, used a disability slur against an astronaut on his social media platform X after the astronaut accused him of lying.

Elon Musk Calls Astronaut Who Criticized Him On X A Slur

A woman is suing an IVF clinic after she gave birth to a baby boy who was not hers due to an embryo transfer mix-upGeorgia woman sues fertility clinic for IVF mixupSpeaking in a court proceeding, Savannah, Georgia resident Krystena Murray says the experience was heartbreaking.

Georgia woman says she'll 'never fully recover' after IVF mix-up leads to her losing custody of baby

All of the most culturally venerated cars can be recognized by their name alone. Virtually every American knows what a Corvette looks like and what a Beetle looks like, but as car companies push for higher and higher profits, some of these once-great model names are going from cool and iconic to watered-down, boring crossovers.

What Legacy Car Name Would You Hate To See Revived On A Crossover?

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

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge in Washington has allowed President Donald Trump’s mass firings of federal workers to move forward.U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper decided Thursday he could not grant a motion from unions representing the workers to temporarily block the layoffs. He found that their complaint amounted to an employment dispute and must follow a different process outlined in federal employment law.