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Test yourself and see how much you know about this week's hot topics!The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people, including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States.This week's quiz highlights strawberry superstars, landmark legislation, championship clashes and more.

American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on strawberry superstars, landmark legislation and championship clashes

CNN —Apple’s iPhone 16e debut was surprising for two reasons: First, the company shifted away from the “SE” branding after nearly a decade. Then it priced the budget phone higher than expected at $599 — a notable jump from the $429 iPhone SE.

Apple needs the iPhone 16e to be a hit. Here’s why it has a chance

DENVER (AP) — A new administration swept into Washington and announced plans to shake it up, using corporate know-how and new technology to streamline the federal bureaucracy.It offered millions of government employees buyouts and slashed costs to balance the budget.It might sound like the controversial cost-cutting push led by billionaire Elon Musk under the auspices of Republican President Donald Trump.

Trump and Musk aren’t the first to make deep cuts. Clinton-era Reinventing Government saved billions

Tens of thousands of people gathered at a stadium in Lebanon's capital Beirut to mourn Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, in a public funeral nearly five months after he was killed by an Israeli air strike.Determined to project strength despite the devastating blows and losses it has faced since Nasrallah’s death — including leadership uncertainty and mounting Israeli military pressure — a weakened Hezbollah staged the funeral as a display of unity and resilience.

Tens of thousands mourn Hezbollah leader Nasrallah in mass funeral in Lebanon

A Nobel Prize-winning scientist is still waiting on a crucial research grant from the United States government that was supposed to start weeks ago.A fired public health worker at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention worries that she and her family will lose their housing as her pay runs out in mid-March.

‘Deadly consequences’: Health agencies reel from thousands of job cuts while critical research grants remain on hold

Diddy’s 'White Parties,' held annually from 1998 to 2009, attracted a variety of A-listers. Here’s a list of notable guests who were "lucky" enough to receive an invite.View galleryAs one of the most recognizable names in hip-hop, Sean “Diddy” Combs—better known as P. Diddy—established a star-studded network across the music, film, fashion, and business worlds.

Which Celebrities Attended Diddy’s White Parties?

'Thanks for looking over me,' Gordon Cordeiro recalled saying at his mother's grave after his releaseFox News Flash top headlines for February 22Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com.A Hawaii man was freed after spending 30 years in prison for a murder he says he did not commit, and some of the first things he did after his release was enjoy a steak dinner and visit his mother's grave.

Hawaii man freed after 30 years in prison for murder he denied committing, celebrates with steak dinner

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and allies on Sunday signed a charter that paved the way for the establishment of a parallel government, as Sudan’s army made advances recently against the rival groups.The signing ceremony was held behind closed doors in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, after a highly publicized meeting last week in a building owned by the Kenyan government was condemned by the Foreign Ministry in Khartoum.

Sudan’s paramilitary RSF and allies sign a deal to pave the way for parallel government

After disasters, people with disabilities are more likely to be displaced, more likely to never return home and more likely to receive scam offers, Census Bureau data shows.As Reda Rountree and her family packed their bags and prepared to flee their Altadena home on Jan. 7 amid Eaton Fire evacuations, she realized in horror that her wheelchair would not fit in their SUV with all of the luggage.

Disability amid disaster: People with disabilities are disproportionately impacted by natural disasters

What we're coveringWhat we know about the mass email to federal employees — and Musk's vow to dismiss anyone who doesn't answerIn President Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s latest move targeting the federal workforce, employees began receiving emails Saturday afternoon asking them to explain what work they did last week, as Musk announced that “failure to respond will be taken as a resignation.”

The latest on Donald Trump’s presidency

Trump signed executive order narrowing federal government definition of the sexesTrump's decisive response to Maine's governor on transgender athletes is how it should be: Riley Gaines 'Hannity' panelists Riley Gaines and Kaylee McGhee White give their take on President Donald Trump's spat with the Maine governor over transgender athletes in women's sports.Hunter Schafer, a transgender actor and star of the HBO series "Euphoria," revealed that her new passport was issued with a male gender marker because

Trans star of hit HBO series says renewed passport now says male after Trump order

Catholic faithful in Argentina have been praying for Pope Francis’ recovery. The pontiff, 88, who is from Argentina, remained in a critical condition on Sunday after he suffered a prolonged asthmatic respiratory crisis while being treated for pneumonia and a complex lung infection, the Vatican said.

Argentine faithful pray for Pope Francis’ recovery

A groundbreaking approach to meth addiction treatment is making waves in California, paving a path for recovery through innovative reward programs.^^Understanding the Gift Card Program^^An unconventional treatment for meth addicts — **gift card payments** — takes off in the Bay Area, aiming to transform challenging recovery journeys.

California's Gift Card Incentive: A Unique Way to Treat Meth Addiction

CNN —Shortly after Donald Trump blindsided senators and endorsed the House’s plan to advance the president’s agenda last week, Senate Majority Leader John Thune convened his leadership team to navigate next steps.Leadership needed to decide fast: would they plow ahead with their plan to advance their own Senate budget knowing it wasn’t the president’s first choice or would they sit back and wait for the House to try and muscle through their version knowing there was a chance it would fail and time would be wasted?

‘Trump likes winners’: How John Thune manages the Senate and Donald Trump

An Afghan women’s radio station will resume broadcasts after the Taliban lifted their suspension over alleged cooperation with an overseas TV channel.Radio Begum launched on International Women’s Day in March 2021, five months before the Taliban seized power amid the chaotic withdrawal of U.S. and NATO troops.

Afghan women’s radio station will resume broadcasts after Taliban lift suspension

In “Keuka Lake,” your story in this week’s issue, Nadia is struggling to reconcile herself to the loss of her husband, Drew. In her grief, she imagines that there was something shady about his death, which happened after his car was hit head on by a pickup truck.

Joseph O’Neill on When Things Don’t Add Up

Feb. 22 (UPI) -- Anora was the big winner at Saturday's Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica, Calif., taking home the prizes for Best Feature, Best Director for Sean Baker and Best Lead Performance for Mikey Madison.Kieran Culkin won for Best Supporting Performance for A Real Pain, which also earned Jesse Eisenberg the statuette for Best Screenplay.

'Anora' wins big at the Independent Spirit Awards

Warriors star Draymond Green was shaped by his tough hometown, and that has led him to great heights and intermittent troubleSAGINAW, Mich. — The story has become lore within Draymond Green’s family, so much so that his mother and aunt fact-check each other while telling it.

Draymond Green’s blessing and curse: He never left Saginaw behind

The photo, taken in 1941, has left Reddit users seriously scratching their headsAs mankind continues to bring science fiction to life, people are now convinced that a photo from the 1940s is 'proof' that time travel has been achieved.The picture in question is from 1941 and it details a line of children all dressed smartly and queuing up outside a cinema in Chicago, while one boy gripped onto what some are suggesting is an iPad.

People are convinced old photo showing child holding 'iPad' is 'proof of time travel'

Illustration by The New Yorker / Source photograph by Michael LionstarSign up to receive our weekly Books & Fiction newsletter.Joseph O’Neill reads his story “Keuka Lake,” from the March 3rd, 2025, issue of the magazine. O’Neill is the author of one story collection and five novels, including “Netherland,” which won the PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction in 2009, “The Dog,” and “Godwin,” which was published last year.

Joseph O’Neill Reads “Keuka Lake”

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A gunman who held medical staff hostage before killing a police officer and wounding five others at a hospital in south-central Pennsylvania Saturday is believed to have visited the facility in the days leading up to the incident, authorities said.The gunman, identified by officials as Diogenes Archangel-Ortiz, 49, was killed in a shootout with police, authorities said.

Suspect who killed police officer, held Pennsylvania hospital staff hostage visited ICU the week before, authorities say

Salman Fiqy told Fox News Digital that the LGBTQ agenda was an issue and added, 'We see things from a conservative lens'University of Minnesota students challenge the school's support of Trump's deportation planStudents at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis outraged after school released a statement supporting President Trump's deportation plan.

Minnesota Muslims and Somali Americans speak out on politics, faith and being open to Trump in 2024

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s fifth week in office included a dramatic shift in U.S. policy toward Russia, firing the country’s senior military officer, sitting for a chummy interview alongside bureaucracy-buster Elon Musk and seeking greater authority over independent regulatory agencies.

Trump’s Russian rapprochement, Mars musing and DOGE dividends. And is the gold gone? It’s Week 5

After the Luka Doncic-led Los Angeles Lakers took down the Denver Nuggets on Saturday, team legend Magic Johnson is convinced the Purple and Gold have what it takes to be the best team in the Western Conference.Johnson shared as much on social media, while heaping praise on Doncic and the Lakers following the 23-point blowout of the Nuggets.

Magic Johnson Posts Bold Lakers Message After Luka Doncic's Big Game

DENVER (KUSA) - A pair of strangers who live eight hours apart in Colorado made an online connection that helped save one of their lives while making a lifelong connection.Ivy Sabaini-Kizewski said she needed a kidney donation and turned to social media for help as her family members were either too old or not healthy enough.

Woman’s online plea leads to a life-saving organ donation: ‘So much appreciation’

A Cybertruck owner driving on the highway says a Tesla Model Y was taunting him, so he punched the accelerator but ended up experiencing a death wobble around 90 MPH. The Cybertruck owner says the violent shaking stops around 70 mph.Gabriel Weisser is a Cybertruck owner from Greer, South Carolina and says he recently had an interesting interaction with a Tesla Model Y driver on the road.

A Cybertruck Owner Says, “A Tesla Model Y Was Taunting Me, so I Punched the Accelerator but Ended Up in a Death Wobble Around 90 MPH.”

Are you searching for a travel destination that is truly astounding? The small towns of Kentucky are sure to offer just that—hidden gems, history, and one-of-a-kind experiences. Warm summers and generally mild winters create the perfect backdrop for outdoor adventures, whether you are into hiking, boating, or snowshoeing.

9 Stunning Small Towns In Kentucky

Before a loaf runs out, a plastic bread tag is essential for keeping the bag sealed and preventing your bread from becoming stale. However, once the loaf is finished, that plastic bread tag is most likely destined to find its way straight to the trash, contributing to the millions of tons of plastic waste generated by the U.S. every single year.

Stop Tossing Plastic Bread Tags When There Are 14 Clever Ways To Reuse Them

Spoiler alert! We're discussing key plot points and the ending of “The Monkey” (in theaters now) so beware if you haven’t seen it.“Everybody dies, and that’s life” is director Osgood Perkins' overarching theme in “The Monkey,” and in that vein, the horror comedy does not disappoint: Many, many people die in colorful ways, be it disembowelment via harpoon or cobra on a golf course.