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Thousands of people attended Tuesday a funeral in Rishon LeZion, Israel, for hostages whose bodies were returned last week. Alexi J. Rosenfeld / Getty ImagesJERUSALEM — Hamas will release the bodies of four more Israeli hostages Wednesday night, a spokesperson for the militant group said Wednesday.

Hamas says it will release the bodies of four more Israeli hostages late Wednesday

The legal battle over Adnan Syed ‘s conviction, scrutinized a decade ago in the hit podcast “Serial,” keeps twisting and turning, even after prosecutors freed him from more than 23 years in prison for a murder he still says he didn’t commit.

What you need to know about Adnan Syed’s murder conviction

Feb. 26 (UPI) -- The decline in the number of people in the United States identifying as Christian has slowed down and might have leveled off, according to a new Pew Research Center poll published Wednesday.The Pew Religious Landscape Study showed 62% of poll respondents identify as Christian while 29% are religiously unaffiliated.

Pew polling shows years of U.S. Christianity decline slowing, possibly stabilizing

CNN —Chief Justice John Roberts on Wednesday paused a court-imposed midnight deadline that would have required the Trump administration to release $2 billion in frozen foreign aid, a goal that the government has claimed it is unable to meet.The emergency appeal marks the first time President Donald Trump’s efforts to drastically remake the federal government – including with deep cuts across government agencies – have reached the nation’s highest court.

Chief Justice John Roberts pauses order for Trump admin to pay $2 billion in foreign aid by midnight

In November 2022, Dean Karlan was hired to lead the first Office of the Chief Economist of USAID. His role and that of his 30-plus staff was to help design more cost-effective programs and to help the agency produce more evidence to guide future policies.As he puts it: "I came to help choose effective programs to get more bang for our buck."

Why Dean Karlan, chief economist of USAID, resigned on Tuesday

What do you believe?Experts are saying that French astrologist and soothsayer, Michel de Nostredame — or Nostradamus — may have already predicted Pope Francis’s death and successor.Referred to as the “prophet of doom,” Nostradamus is believed by some to have foretold about major world events such as the Great Fire of London, Hitler’s rise to power, the Sept. 11 attacks, the COVID-19 pandemic, and last year’s New Years Day earthquake.

Nostradamus made a startling prediction about Pope Francis’ death and successor

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.CHICAGO (AP) — Jayden Dawson scored 16 points as Loyola Chicago beat George Washington 77-57 on Wednesday night.

Loyola Chicago takes down George Washington 77-57

After days of confusion over emails asking government workers to detail what they had done over the previous week, President Donald Trump didn't clear things up when asked about them in his Cabinet meeting on Wednesday.Asked by ABC News' Mary Bruce if the 1million workers who didn't reply to the email risked termination, Trump said, "I wouldn't say that we're thrilled about it.

Trump and Musk addressed email termination threats, but neither cleared up the confusion

FILE - Russell Vought, President Donald Trump's choice for Director of the Office of Management and Budget, appears before the Senate Budget Committee during a hearing to examine his nomination, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Jan. 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, file)ASSOCIATED PRESS/Jacquelyn MartinATLANTA (AP) — The Trump administration’s demand that federal agencies plan to radically downsize is driven by a key figure in the conservative movement who has long planned this move. In President Donald

A Project 2025 author carries out his vision for mass federal layoffs

Feb. 26 (UPI) -- Eli Lilly announced plans for four new pharmaceutical manufacturing sites to produce domestic medicine production in the United States and make the nation the world's leader in pharmaceutical production.The pharmaceutical firm would invest $27 billion to build the four new manufacturing plants in locations that are yet to be determined.

Ely Lilly to spend billions on new pharmaceutical manufacturing sites

The disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 in 2014 shocked the world and left many unanswered questions.In March 2014, Flight MH370 vanished from radar shortly after taking off from Kuala Lumpur airport en route to Beijing. More than 10 years later, the 239 people — 12 crew members and 227 passengers — on board have still not been located or recovered.

The search for the missing Malaysian Airlines flight has resumed once again

The cannabis industry is booming with innovation as we dive into 2025. With more people exploring cannabis for both recreational and medicinal purposes, companies are stepping up their game to offer fresh and exciting products. Whether you’re a long-time enthusiast or just cannabis-curious, here’s a peek at some of the coolest new trends—and yes, we’ve got examples to back it up!

The cannabis industry is booming with innovation as we dive into 2025

Feeling overwhelmed by credit card debt? You’re not alone—many Americans are searching for effective strategies to manage and eliminate this financial burden.^^Building Momentum in Debt Repayment^^Suze Orman has a pragmatic approach for individuals battling credit card debt: **paying off credit card debt** isn't just about tackling the balance; it’s about incrementally increasing your monthly payments.

Transform Your Finances: Simple Strategies for Paying Off Credit Card Debt

Nvidia exceeded Wall Street’s expectations as it closed out 2024, achieving stunning sales and profit growth — and much of Silicon Valley is likely breathing a sigh of relief at what the results say about the artificial intelligence industry.The chipmaking giant’s shares dipped just over 1% in after-hours trading Wednesday, immediately after the company released its earnings report for the quarter ended in January and its full 2025 fiscal year.

Nvidia doubled profits in 2024. And its outlook is rosy despite AI jitters

Feb. 26 (UPI) -- An Ontario couple collected a nearly $70,000 lottery prize 12 years after they won the same amount from a different lottery game.The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. said Burlington residents Nancy and Robert Whitten scored a prize of $69,712.16 when they matched the last six of the seven Encore numbers in the Dec. 21, 2024, Lotto 6-49 drawing.

Ontario couple collect big lottery prize for the second time

House Republicans signaled they’re going full steam ahead on significant changes to Medicaid, despite pressure from Democrats and even some moderates in their party.The suggested overhauls to the program, which provides health care for lower-income Americans and those with disabilities, are part of an effort to slash federal spending and hit the House GOP’s goal of cutting $2 trillion over a decade from the federal budget.

Republicans pushing forward on Medicaid changes, despite potential political fallout

The USWNT must beat Japan to win a sixth successive SheBelieves CupHow to watch and oddsGOAL! USA 1, JPN 1Second half underwayHT: USA 1, JPN 1USWNT have a lookInjury stoppageJapan go for goal againJapan close to anotherSigns of life from the USWNT

USWNT vs. Japan score: Live updates, highlights as new-look USA face must-win game in SheBelieves Cup finale

Being beautiful is such a debatable topic – signs of being attractive vary widely from person to person. Every individual varies in what they would consider attractive as well. Francesca Tighinean, a psychologist and life coach from Romania now based in the U.S., took to TikTok to discuss the five most common signs that suggest you may be more attractive than you initially realized.

Psychologist Shares 5 Signs You’re More Attractive Than You Realize

The death toll from a Sudanese military aircraft crash in Omdurman has climbed to at least 46, officials confirmed Wednesday, marking one of the deadliest aviation disasters in Sudan in two decades.The Antonov aircraft crashed Tuesday over a densely populated district in the city, injuring at least 10 others, according to the government-run Khartoum Media Office.

At Least 46 Dead in Military Plane Crash

"Please do NOT proposition your servers for a date at any given moment of your patronage. We're nice to you because it's our job to be. I'm not flirting. I'm not interested. I'm here for work."A while back, we wrote a post where servers shared the rudest things restaurant customers do.

Servers Are Calling Out Extremely Rude Things You Should Never Do At Restaurants, And I Bet You're Guilty Of At Least One

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WASHINGTON — House and Senate Republicans have voted to approve competing budget measures to pass portions of President Donald Trump’s agenda. And top GOP lawmakers insisted Wednesday they won’t accept the other chamber’s version.Under the arcane process that Republicans are using, both the House and the Senate must approve the same budget resolution before they can formally craft a massive party-line bill that can evade the Senate filibuster and cut Democrats out of the process.

House and Senate GOP approved competing budget plans. Now comes the hard part.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Thousands of U.S. Agency for International Development workers who have been fired or placed on leave as part of the Trump administration’s dismantling of the agency are being given a brief window Thursday and Friday to clear out their workspaces.USAID placed 4,080 staffers who work across the globe on leave Monday.

USAID workers will be given 15 minutes to clear their workspaces as the agency gets dismantled

Michelle was just 39 when she died. As fans grieve the loss of a 2000s icon, we’re looking back at photos of the late star.Michelle Trachtenberg cemented herself as a 2000s icon in Hollywood. From her rise as a child star to her years as a young adult, the late actress was versatile while approaching her film career.

Michelle Trachtenberg: Pics of the Late ‘Ice Princess’ & ‘Buffy’ Star

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - For the first time in 10 years, a child is dead after a measles outbreak in the United States.Texas officials confirmed the death of an unvaccinated child on Wednesday, as the Alabama Department of Public health continues to monitor this highly contagious, yet preventable, disease.

Alabama health leaders monitoring measles outbreak after Texas child dies

The actress, 39, was known for 'Gossip Girl,' 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' and 'Harriet the Spy'Fox News Flash top entertainment headlines February 26Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here.Tributes began pouring in from Michelle Trachtenberg's former co-stars Wednesday after the news of her death broke.

Michelle Trachtenberg's death leaves Hollywood stunned: Blake Lively, Rosie O'Donnell lead tributes

‘What noise did the car make again?’A first-time oil change can be nerve-wracking, but one woman witnessed a hilariously unexpected moment during her sister’s first experience.On Jan. 4, the TikTok account @spammyspamacnt shared the video retelling the moment it went wrong when a mechanic asked her sister to rev the engine.

Woman goes to get her first oil change. Then they ask her to rev it up to 2,000 RPMs and hold it for 2 seconds

A bust of Winston Churchill will gaze at Keir Starmer on Thursday as he executes one of the trickiest visits by a British Prime Minister with a US president since the days of the great World War II leader.Starmer has a critical mission in the Oval Office — to peel Donald Trump away from Russian President Vladimir Putin, to extract security guarantees for Ukraine following an eventual peace deal and to save the transatlantic alliance.

Trump, Starmer at odds over security guarantees for Ukraine ahead of critical talks

A post showcasing an amusing coincidence involving a monogrammed suitcase has gone viral on Reddit, so Newsweek spoke to an expert about luggage and whether or not it's a good idea to monogram them.The post, shared by user u/dalecookie on the r/mildlyinteresting subforum features an image of a black suitcase with the label "BAG" on it.

Man Gets His Suitcase Monogrammed With Initials, Hysterics Over Result

With lush evergreen foliage and colorful blooms, mandevilla can transform a patio and elevate your pot displaysMandevilla, also known as rocktrumpet, is a striking tropical vine that impresses with its impactful, fragrant blooms throughout summer. Native to the hot and humid regions of North, Central, and South America, this sun-loving plant thrives in bright, sun-baked spots, making it the perfect addition to a patio or terrace.

How to grow mandevilla – expert advice for cultivating this tropical flowering vine, a gem of the Brazilian rainforest

TOPEKA, Kansas (AP) — Measures in several state legislatures this year have called for new approaches to weaken the power of judges.One would abandon a centuries-old precedent that courts can decide whether laws are constitutional. Another would change how judges are selected.Tension between the courts and other branches of government is not new.