Coalition sues EPA over greenhouse gas emissions rule change

Author: Matthew Daly
A coalition of health and environmental groups is suing the Environmental Protection Agency, challenging its determination last week that revoked a scientific finding that has been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions. A rule… ... Read full article

US Housing Starts Rise to Five-Month High in Broad Increase

Author: Michael Sasso
New residential construction in the US rose to a five-month high in December, as homebuilders boosted production to take advantage of lower borrowing costs. ... Read full article

US Core Capital Goods Orders Exceeded Forecast in December

Author: Mark Niquette
US orders for business equipment increased in December by more than projected, suggesting solid capital investment at the end of the year as trade policy uncertainty gradually diminishes. ... Read full article

India Seeks UK’s Help to Develop Offshore Wind Energy Projects

Author: Rajesh Kumar Singh
India and the UK formed a task force to develop offshore wind projects in the South Asian country, which is looking to harness at least 71 gigawatts of potential energy off its coastlines. ... Read full article

Mikaela Shiffrin wins gold in slalom, emphatically ends Olympic drought

Author: Barry Svrluga
The most decorated Alpine skier in World Cup history delivered in her final event of the Milan Cortina Games with a dominant performance. ... Read full article

Israel kills two in Gaza, blocks thousands from medical exit through Rafah

Author: Al Jazeera Staff
The latest deaths come as just 260 people have been allowed to seek medical care via the crossing to Egypt, the UN says. ... Read full article

Van driver guilty over fatal M4 smart motorway crash in Berkshire

Author: BBC News
Barry O'Sullivan killed 68-year-old Pulvinder Dhillon after driving into a stationary car on the M4. ... Read full article

Liberty Global Agrees to Buy Out Dutch VodafoneZiggo Venture

Author: Amy Thomson
Liberty Global Ltd. agreed to buy out its partner Vodafone Group Plc in Dutch telecommunications company VodafoneZiggo for €1 billion ($1.2 billion) in cash and a stake in a new holding company. ... Read full article

Trump Coal Regulator to Boost State Role in Mining Oversight

Author: Jennifer A Dlouhy
Lanny Erdos is the son of a coal miner whose father toiled underground in Ohio. Now, Erdos is on the front lines of President Donald Trump’s bid to revive coal demand and production. ... Read full article

Wingstop Jumps on Better-Than-Expected Same-Store Sales, Profit

Author: Rachel Phua
Wingstop Inc. shares jumped in premarket trading after the company reported domestic same-store sales that contracted less than what was predicted, and better-than-expected earnings, easing fears of a marked slowdown at the chicken chain. ... Read full article

Green rhetoric, polluted water: The Left’s DC sewage failure is a disgrace

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Massive sewage spill dumps hundreds of millions of gallons into Potomac River near D.C. Trump calls in FEMA while local Democratic leaders stay silent. ... Read full article

Trump’s Board of Peace meets: Who’s in, who’s out, what’s on the agenda?

Author: Yashraj Sharma
Asian and Middle Eastern partners line up in Washington, while Europe tries to keep a distance. ... Read full article

Gorsuch’s ‘told-you-so’ moment on Trump’s tariffs

Author: Ella Lee, Zach Schonfeld
Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch is having an I-told-you-so moment when it comes to President Trump’s tariffs.  At November’s blockbuster arguments, Gorsuch raised alarm about what he called a “one-way ratchet” of authority from Congress to the president if… ... Read full article

Former body-positivity influencer says movement became ‘radical,’ admits feeling ‘brainwashed’

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Former body-positivity influencer Gabriella Lascano described to The New York Times how she went from "championing" the community to becoming a "pariah." ... Read full article

'Difficult' Russia-Ukraine peace talks end without breakthrough

Author: BBC News
The second day of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia ended after just two hours. ... Read full article

Rhode Island ice rink shooting victims confirmed as shooter's daughter alleges 'vendetta' against family

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The trans suspect who opened fire at a Rhode Island ice rink killed his ex-wife and adult son, authorities said, as his daughter alleged a “vendetta." ... Read full article

Live updates: DHS funding talks stall as partial shutdown hits Day 5

Author: The Hill Staff
The funding fight over the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Capitol Hill is at a standstill. The White House on Tuesday indicated that negotiators are “still pretty far apart” after Democrats sent a Monday counterproposal outlining their demands for I… ... Read full article

Bitcoin Won Over Wall Street and Now It’s Paying the Price

Author: Sidhartha Shukla
Bitcoin’s Wall Street embrace was supposed to bring stability. Instead, it created a new vulnerability: dependence on American money that is now in retreat. ... Read full article

Early Lagarde Exit Set to Narrow Field in Race to Lead ECB

Author: Alexander Weber, Mark Schroers
An early departure by Christine Lagarde could narrow the field of candidates vying to succeed her as European Central Bank president. ... Read full article

Mamdani asks New York State to raise taxes on ‘ultra-wealthy’ to address city budget deficit

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Les Wexner to testify before Congress about his Epstein ties

Author: Clarissa-Jan Lim
The retail billionaire is widely seen as a key figure who facilitated Epstein’s inroads to the rich and powerful. ... Read full article

Vonn’s skis didn’t release in Olympic crash as safety concerns resurface

Author: Al Jazeera
‘Smart binding’ system in development, but costs are a concern as well as whether skiers really want it. ... Read full article

Traders Look to Data, Fed Minutes to Gauge Scope for Fed Easing

Author: James Hirai
Treasuries headed for a second day of declines before a wall of economic data and Federal Reserve minutes that may provide clues on the trajectory of US interest rates. ... Read full article

Met Police making 'initial inquiries' into Andrew protection officers

Author: BBC News
It comes after claims emerged that protection officers "turned a blind eye" during visits to Jeffrey Epstein's island. ... Read full article

Stephen Colbert mocks CBS statement over late-night show controversy

Author: David Bauder
Late-night host Stephen Colbert isn't backing down from his public dispute with CBS bosses over what he can air on his show. He said Tuesday night that he was surprised by a network statement that denied Colbert had been told he couldn't air an interview with… ... Read full article

Tested on Palestinians: Epstein, Israel’s Barak pushed spy tech in Nigeria

Author: Al Jazeera Staff
Investigation reveals how Jeffrey Epstein and Ehud Barak marketed Israeli surveillance tech to profit from Nigeria. ... Read full article

US Olympian Alysa Liu was once targeted by Chinese spies – here's what she has to say about it

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Figure skater Alyssa Liu and her father were allegedly targeted by Chinese spies before the 2022 Beijing Olympics due to his involvement in Tiananmen Square protests. ... Read full article

Pakistan’s Punjab police kill 900 people in eight months: What’s going on?

Author: Abid Hussain
Human rights report alleges record extrajudicial killings by Punjab’s police unit set up to combat organised crime. ... Read full article

Merz Rejects German Nukes But Backs Pact With France and UK

Author: Michael Nienaber
Chancellor Friedrich Merz ruled out Germany developing its own nuclear weapons, suggesting instead that the country could deploy bombs from France and the UK. ... Read full article

Rubio hunts for Trump legacy items

Author: Jared Gans
Plus: Stephen Colbert doubles down amid CBS turmoil ... Read full article

American figure skater Amber Glenn emotional after costly mistake during Olympic outing

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American figure skater Amber Glenn had a tough short program routine at the Winter Olympics on Tuesday as she bailed out of a move during the performance. ... Read full article

Double decker hits south London theatre in two-bus crash

Author: BBC News
Six people are taken to hospital after two buses collide and one hits a theatre in south London. ... Read full article

Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Sheriff pleads with suspect to ‘just let her go,’ insists case not cold

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Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos made a plea Tuesday to the suspect in Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance, urging the individual to “just let her go.” He added that the investigation continues to be a rescue operation and not a recovery mission. ... Read full article

Lower food and fuel prices drive inflation down to 3%

Author: BBC News
The rate at which prices are rising is slowing down, which could lead to lower interest rates. ... Read full article

Stephen Colbert uses his show to roast CBS in feud over FCC rules

Author: Leo Sands
Colbert rebuked executives for their efforts to apply the FCC’s equal time rule on his late-night show. He was already due to leave the air in May. ... Read full article

Everything you need to know about Skimo, the sport making its debut at the Winter Olympics

Author: Ben Church
It’s around 102 years since the very first Winter Olympics were held in the French resort of Chamonix, but this year’s Games will be the first to feature the sport of skimo. ... Read full article

What it's like living by the 'Pooptomac' after historic sewer spill

Author: N'dea Yancey-Bragg
The massive sewage spill has sparked fears among residents in Cabin John, Maryland, about the lasting impacts on the Potomac River. ... Read full article

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From 'Hotdog Hans' to urban pipes, content is king for US free skiers

Author: Chris Bumbaca
Ski videos have become major branding opportunities for a sport that gets the spotlight for two weeks and then largely disappears post-Olympics. ... Read full article

My husband, Bruce Willis, has dementia. It's taught me hard truths.

Author: Emma Heming Willis and Steve Schwab
Caregiving has meant confronting how unprepared our culture is to support families navigating FTD. It's a 24/7 responsibility, with little support. ... Read full article

Paris prosecutors open Epstein-related investigations in France

Author: Sylvie Corbet
Paris prosecutors have opened two new investigations tied to Jeffrey Epstein, and they call on possible victims in France to come forward. Prosecutor Laurence Beccuau says one case covers sex abuse crimes and the other covers financial wrongdoing. She says in… ... Read full article

How Olympic skier Hunter Hess gets his superhuman balance

Author: Gretchen Reynolds
Want to have better balance? You can learn a thing or two from this Olympic skier. ... Read full article

Was Jeffrey Epstein a spy? The world keeps asking.

Author: David Rohde, Mychael Schnell
No evidence has emerged yet that the convicted sex offender spied for any nation, current and former U.S. officials say. But his vast contacts with the American elite may have prompted foreign countries to spy on him. ... Read full article

Tricia McLaughlin made her choice

Author: Hayes Brown
Some PR people treat their job as just a job. Tricia McLaughlin can’t be one of them when she steps away after months of defending the indefensible. ... Read full article

The right’s obsession with American ‘heritage’ is all about who get to be seen as ‘white’

Author: Philip Bump
Philip Bump: What Elon Musk was really getting at when he incorrectly claimed “American culture” is of “English-Scotts-Irish origin.” ... Read full article

Hegseth launches culture war against elite universities

Author: Ellen Mitchell
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is expanding his culture war into academia, threatening to pull service members’ tuition assistance at potentially dozens of top colleges and universities he views as biased against the armed forces. The move is setting off alar… ... Read full article

Messy House primary in Texas becomes proxy war in broader Democratic identity fight

Author: Andrew Howard
The primary in the Rio Grande Valley mirrors the battle in the state's Senate race. ... Read full article

Indian university faces backlash for presenting Chinese robot as its own

Author: Al Jazeera
Social media users identify the robot as the Unitree Go2, sold by China’s Unitree Robotics. ... Read full article

Multiple skiers missing after California avalanche | CNN

Author: Jon Sarlin
Authorities say six backcountry skiers were found alive and 10 others were still missing Tuesday after an avalanche in Northern California. ... Read full article

ALEX BERENSON: I warned about cannabis dangers 7 years ago and nobody wanted to listen

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Alex Berenson's 'Tell Your Children' gains renewed attention as cannabis-linked psychosis concerns finally reach mainstream media outlets nationwide. ... Read full article

Plus-size travelers put Universal’s newest park to the test. See their takeaways.

Author: Eve Chen
Theme park rides are never one-size-fits all. Plus-size park goers share how they fared at Universal Epic Universe. ... Read full article

The Atlantic’s essay about measles was gut-wrenching. Some readers feel deceived.

Author: Scott Nover
Some critics and physicians said Elizabeth Bruenig’s account of a mother confronting a child’s death from measles felt misleading once they learned the story was reported fiction. ... Read full article

Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr alleges racism as Mourinho and Benfica under fire

Author: Kevin Hand
Former Real boss Jose Mourinho criticised for his response to alleged racism by his Benfica player towards Vinicius Jr. ... Read full article

US star Mikaela Shiffrin wins slalom to break 8-year Olympic drought

Author: Steve Douglas
Mikaela Shiffrin’s eight-year Olympic medal drought is over. The American skiing standout has put in two dominant runs to win the women’s slalom by 1.50 seconds. The race isn’t officially over yet with dozens of lower-tier racers still to take the course. But… ... Read full article

Your flight isn't immune to world events. Politics can make it longer, pricier.

Author: Zach Wichter
Global conflicts and foreign policy decisions can significantly impact air travel, leading to longer routes, higher costs, and flight disruptions. ... Read full article

Why it’s becoming so expensive to buy a car in America

Author: Todd C. Frankel
Prices are at new highs. Buyers are older. More loans are going bad. It’s not an easy time to afford a car in America. ... Read full article

Electability and enthusiasm: How the Texas Senate primaries are testing the direction of both parties

Author: Arlette Saenz
In Texas, a pair of US Senate primaries set for early next month have emerged as an early gauge of the direction of both political parties and sparked a sharp debate over what it will take to win the reliably Republican state in November. ... Read full article

As Israel takes steps to claim land in West Bank, U.S. stands by

Author: Abbie Cheeseman, Lior Soroka, Siham Shamalakh
Despite President Donald Trump’s opposition to annexation, Israel has taken steps to expand control over the West Bank that experts say may lead to seizure of territory. ... Read full article

Democratic-led cities move to block ICE, setting up clash with Trump

Author: Tim Craig
In New York, Philadelphia and elsewhere, elected Democrats are taking steps to try to limit immigration crackdowns like the one winding down in Minneapolis. ... Read full article

Cracks emerge in Trump’s ‘ruthless’ midterms strategy

Author: Akayla Gardner
Donald Trump rallied a historic coalition of voters to win the 2024 election. Now there are doubts about whether he’ll be able to turn out key portions of his base to limit his party’s midterm losses. ... Read full article

Ocasio-Cortez took her populism global. Will she take her politics national?

Author: Kevin Frey
Speculation is — once again — stirring about a potential Oval Office bid after the progressive star made her first visit to the Munich Security Conference. ... Read full article

How Trump is Remaking America’s Nuclear Regulator

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How a WhatsApp group for D.C. parents broke apart over politics

Author: Maura Judkis
A parents’ group tried to establish boundaries for discussion on their WhatsApp chat. It led to a schism. ... Read full article

Ukraine's ex-army chief reveals to AP a rift with Zelenskyy

Author: Samya Kullab, Susie Blann
The former Ukrainian army general widely seen as the top political rival to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has spoken publicly for the first time about a deep rift between the two men. The comments made by Valerii Zaluzhnyi during an interview with the AP sign… ... Read full article

Ukrainian and Russian envoys hold a second day of US-brokered talks in Geneva

Author: Jamey Keaten, Illia Novikov
U.S.-brokered talks between Russian and Ukrainian envoys are continuing in Geneva, with both sides apparently still far apart on peace terms. Ukrainian delegate Rustem Umerov said working groups on Wednesday are reviewing political and military issues. The ta… ... Read full article

Winter Olympics Day 12: US star Mikaela Shiffrin has solid lead in the women’s slalom after run 1

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US skiing star Mikaela Shiffrin has one last chance at a medal at these Winter Olympics and it’s in her strongest discipline: slalom. Follow CNN for live updates of Day 12 of the Games. ... Read full article

Mikaela Shiffrin sensationally wins gold in the women’s slalom, ends Olympic drought on Day 12

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US skiing star Mikaela Shiffrin has one last chance at a medal at these Winter Olympics and it’s in her strongest discipline: slalom. Follow CNN for live updates of Day 12 of the Games. ... Read full article

Prince William shares personal message on mental health and male suicide

Author: BBC News
Prince William has offered his advice to those struggling with their mental health, in a special Radio 1 panel discussion. ... Read full article

Russia-Ukraine talks live: Talks in Geneva enter second day

Author: Nils Adler, Urooba Jamal
Ukraine says Russia launched aerial attack as officials from both sides prepare for second day of US-mediated talks. ... Read full article

‘Quid pro quo’: How Indian firms fund parties whose governments help them

Author: Rejimon Kuttappan
Big business shrugs off Supreme Court ban on electoral bonds to donate millions when in trouble, or needing approvals. ... Read full article

Plan to increase youth minimum wage could be delayed

Author: BBC News
Government sources tell BBC News they could slow down plans to make minimum wage equal across age groups. ... Read full article

A California avalanche hits 16 backcountry skiers. 6 survivors located and 9 are missing

Author: Olga R. Rodriguez, Julie Watson
Crews have pushed through mountainous wilderness in California near Lake Tahoe during a snowstorm to rescue six backcountry skiers who survived an avalanche but were trapped by its snow and ice. Nine others from their tour group remain missing. The Nevada Cou… ... Read full article

Gaza welcomes Ramadan amid fragile ‘ceasefire’ and fears of renewed war

Author: Maram Humaid
Despite displacement, Gaza families strive to create joy this Ramadan, navigating grief, scarcity, and fragile peace. ... Read full article

James Talarico: ‘We have a moral imperative’ to flip Texas in light of Trump backlash

Author: Tim Collins
Talarico discussed the backlash he’s seen against the White House’s immigration strategy when he appeared on the show. ... Read full article

Simone Biles offers support to Ilia Malinin: 'I’ve been through that'

Author: Jim Reineking
If there's an American Olympic athlete who can relate to what Ilia Malinin went through in his figure skating competition, it would be Simone Biles. ... Read full article

Whoopi Goldberg shuts down any links to Epstein while addressing name appearing in files on 'The View'

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Whoopi Goldberg addressed her name appearing in the Jeffrey Epstein files during "The View" on Tuesday, firmly denying any connection to the convicted sex offender. ... Read full article

Retail mogul Les Wexner to face congressional questions over Epstein files

Author: Julie Carr Smyth
Les Wexner’s long-time friendship with the late sexual predator Jeffrey Epstein will be the subject of a closed-door congressional deposition in Ohio. The billionaire retail magnate on Wednesday is expected to face questions about new revelations contained in… ... Read full article

Crockett: CBS Should Not Bend the Knee to Trump — It Always Backfires

Author: Pam Key
Tuesday on MS NOW's "The Briefing," Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) said CBS should not have bent the knee to the Trump administration by telling "Late Show" | Clips ... Read full article

Judge tosses boneless wing lawsuit, says it has 'no meat on its bones'

Author: James Powel
The lawsuit, brought by a Buffalo Wild Wings customer in 2023, alleged that the chain was violating Illinois state law by not serving "wings that were deboned." ... Read full article

Pentagon Showdown: Department of War Takes on Anthropic in Battle for Control of AI

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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Urges Casey Wasserman to Leave Olympics Committee over Epstein Emails

Author: Paul Bois
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass called upon Casey Wasserman to step down as head of the 2028 Olympics organizing committee. ... Read full article

Walz says he’d ‘rather eat glass’ than fill Klobuchar’s Senate seat

Author: Sarah Davis
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) said on Tuesday that he would “rather eat glass” than replace gubernatorial candidate Amy Klobuchar’s (D-Minn.) in her U.S. Senate seat if she is elected.  The lighthearted moment occurred when the governor took a question on the w… ... Read full article

Caitlin Clark on LeBron James giving up cookies: 'I'd rather retire'

Author: Marcus D. Smith
Caitlin Clark pokes fun at LeBron James saying he gave up eating chocolate chip cookies and drinking wine to recover from an early season injury. ... Read full article

Talarico says CBS decision to not air ‘Late Show’ interview ‘should be alarming to all of us’

Author: Sarah Davis
Democratic Texas Senate candidate James Talarico addressed the controversy over his “Late Show” interview on Tuesday.  CBS has denied accusations from the show’s host, Stephen Colbert, that they barred an interview with the political candidate scheduled for M… ... Read full article

White House moves to sideline key RFK Jr. aide as part of HHS shake-up

Author: Will McDuffie, Jake Traylor
Stefanie Spear, principal deputy chief of staff at HHS, is being forced into a more diminished role as the White House moves to overhaul department leadership ahead of the midterms. ... Read full article

Trump's Air Force One new paint scheme includes gold, red, white and blue

Author: David Shepardson and Mike Stone
US Air Force is rolling out a new color palette across its executive airlift fleet, including the next-generation Air Force One aircraft. ... Read full article

We went to more than 50 New York Fashion Week shows – Recapping NYFW 2026

Author: Anika Reed
From Ralph Lauren's starry show to Public School's NYFW return and street style galore, these were the biggest moments of New York Fashion Week. ... Read full article

Inside world's top science society's convention bashing Trump, pushing DEI, pronouns: 'Felt like a funeral'

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A major scientific society's conference draw sharp criticism for its progressive messaging and vocal criticism of President Donald Trump. ... Read full article

Auchincloss: DHS Shutdown GOP's Fault, Dems Using 'Power That We Have'

Author: Ian Hanchett
On Tuesday's broadcast of "CNN News Central," Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-MA) blamed the DHS shutdown on "the false choice put forward by Republicans, who | Clips ... Read full article

Auchincloss: ICE Has Tons of Money Despite Shutdown, Wish Dems Had More Agencies to Leverage

Author: Ian Hanchett
On Tuesday's broadcast of "CNN News Central," Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-MA) acknowledged that ICE has a lot of money even with DHS shutting down and said | Clips ... Read full article

Climber on trial for leaving girlfriend to die on Austria's highest mountain

Author: BBC News
Kerstin G's boyfriend is accused of leaving her unprotected and exhausted close to the summit during a blizzard. ... Read full article

Inside Horden, the County Durham town failed by politics

Author: BBC News
In Horden, County Durham, Westminster slogans have long been left unmet as the population has plummeted. ... Read full article

Alysa Liu’s joy, Amber Glenn’s anguish and a short program with a gamut of emotions

Author: Les Carpenter
The Americans entered the first phase of the women’s skating event with hopes of having three in contention for a medal. Liu remains very much in the mix. ... Read full article

Self-Described 'Woke B*tch' US Skater Overcome with Emotion After Finishing 13th in Women's Short Program

Author: Dylan Gwinn
Amber Glenn, who decried the plight of America's LGBT community under Trump, finished 13th in the singles competition on Tuesday. ... Read full article

Fox News to launch ‘Hang Out with Sean Hannity’ podcast as part of new media expansion

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Sean Hannity will deliver long-form, unfiltered conversations with compelling figures across culture, business, sports, politics and beyond with his new podcast. ... Read full article

I invested £12,000 in Brewdog - I think I've lost it all

Author: BBC News
More than 200,000 people bought Equity for Punks shares in the craft brewer but many now believe they are worthless. ... Read full article

Jesse Jackson was an unapologetically Black American hero

Author: Charles F. Coleman Jr.
Charles F. Coleman Jr.: He helped insert Black men into the national discourse and did so with an uncompromising demand that would make us permanently relevant. ... Read full article

States Preventing Schools from Leading Anti-ICE Walkout Protests

Author: Warner Todd Huston
States are preventing teachers and school administrators from encouraging anti-ICE walkouts amid rising violence by uninformed kids. ... Read full article

REPORT: Three Million Dogs to be Killed by Firing Squad Ahead of World Cup

Author: Elizabeth Weibel
Animal rights groups have expressed outraged over Morocco's alleged killing of millions of stray dogs ahead of the 2030 FIFA World Cup. ... Read full article