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Truss Meets Trump, Declares Him Right

#TrussTrumpMeeting #DeepStateClaims

Liz Truss met Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago, posting a photo captioned "right about everything." She blames her short premiership's end on the "deep state" and supports a UK MAGA-style movement. The meeting followed Trump's controversial ape video involving Barack Obama.   read more

Sleep-Deprived Instructor in Fatal Scuba Drowning

#ScubaSafety #ChildEndangerment

A 12-year-old girl drowned during a Texas scuba class. The instructor admitted he had been awake for 29 hours and was not in the water searching when rescuers arrived. He has been charged and suspended.   read more

Daytona 500 Chaos: Big One Wrecks Hamlin, Lifts Wallace

#Daytona500 #NASCAR

A massive 20-car crash erupted at the Daytona 500, triggered when leader Justin Allgaier blocked Denny Hamlin. Hamlin spun out, collecting many contenders. Bubba Wallace avoided the wreck to win the stage under caution.   read more

Legendary Shipwreck Found After 60-Year Hunt

#ShipwreckDiscovery #GreatLakesHistory

After a 60-year search, the Lac La Belle steamer was found in Lake Michigan, over 150 years after it sank. Shipwreck hunter Paul Ehorn, 80, located the historic wreck using a clue and sonar technology.   read more

Southeast Battles Tornadoes as Northeast Thaws

#SevereWeather #USStorms

A severe storm system triggered tornado warnings across the southeastern U.S., causing damage in Louisiana. The Northeast thaws from a cold snap, while California braces for mountain snow. No fatalities have been reported.   read more

Wilsons Olympic Brawl Breaks Tradition in Rout

#WinterOlympics2026 #IceHockey

Canada's Tom Wilson fought France's Pierre Crinon during an Olympic ice hockey game, a rare occurrence. The brawl, sparked by a hit on a teammate, led to both players' ejections in Canada's decisive 10-2 victory.   read more

Noem Defends Right People Vote Remarks

#USPolitics #ElectionSecurity

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem defended her election security remarks, dismissing criticism as "manufactured outrage." She clarified her focus is preventing non-citizen voting, but Democrats allege her comments about "right leaders" threaten democratic principles.   read more

Seahawks Hire 49ers Brian Fleury as Offensive Coordinator

#Seahawks #NFLHires

Seattle Seahawks hire 49ers tight ends coach Brian Fleury as offensive coordinator, per sources. He replaces Klint Kubiak, who left to coach the Raiders after Seattle's Super Bowl win. Fleury adds OC duties after seven seasons in San Francisco.   read more

LeBrons Future Uncertain as Lakers Eye Playoffs

#LeBronJames #NBAFuture

LeBron James remains uncertain about playing a 24th NBA season, stating he just wants to live. His current focus is the Lakers' playoff push and team health, not his future contract or potential ownership interests.   read more

FBI Tests Glove in Guthrie Mother Disappearance

#MissingPerson #FBInvestigation

FBI is testing DNA from a glove found near Nancy Guthrie's Arizona home, potentially matching a masked suspect seen on her doorbell camera before her January 31 disappearance. The 84-year-old's case remains active with a $100,000 reward.   read more

Canada Dominates, Secures Top Olympic Hockey Seed

#OlympicHockey #TeamCanada

Canada dominated France 10-2, finishing the preliminary round 3-0. Connor McDavid set an Olympic scoring record with nine points. Despite the win, goaltender Jordan Binnington's shaky performance raises questions for the knockout stage.   read more

Koks Golden 500m Cements Speed Skating Supremacy

#WinterOlympics #SpeedSkating

Femke Kok overcame immense pressure to win Olympic 500m speed skating gold in a record 36.49 seconds. Teammate Jutta Leerdam took silver, while defending champion Erin Jackson finished fifth. Kok's victory caps two years of total dominance in the event.   read more

Canada Locks Top Olympic Seed in Dominant Win

#OlympicHockey #TeamCanada

Canada, led by Crosby and McDavid, dominated France 10-2 to finish the preliminary round unbeaten. The victory secures the top seed, positioning them strongly for the Olympic hockey quarterfinals as the tournament's best team.   read more

Epstein Survivor Feared Death on Private Jet

#EpsteinSurvivor #JusticeForVictims

Juliette Bryant, trafficked by Jeffrey Epstein, feared death during a sexual assault on his private jet. Recruited at 22, she was repeatedly abused and trapped on his island. Epstein's network is detailed in millions of newly released documents.   read more

Trumps Border Czar Scales Back Minneapolis Surge

#USImmigration #DHSLeadership

Trump's border czar Tom Homan says a small security force will remain in Minneapolis to handle agitators after ending an enforcement surge. He declined to defend DHS Secretary Kristi Noem amid reported internal turmoil and calls for her resignation.   read more

USA Battles Germany for Olympic Hockey Group Supremacy

#OlympicHockey #TeamUSA

The U.S. men's hockey team, 2-0 after wins over Latvia and Denmark, faces Germany in a key preliminary game. A victory secures a top Group C spot and a bye to the quarterfinals.   read more

FA Cup Reignites VAR Debate After Refereeing Errors

#VARdebate #FACup

FA Cup matches without VAR show football's dilemma: it removes joy but ensures accuracy. Newcastle's win over Villa featured clear errors a video referee would have corrected, highlighting the ongoing debate over technology's role in the sport.   read more

DOJs Epstein List Sparks Lawmaker Fury

#EpsteinFiles #DOJTransparency

Lawmakers accuse the DOJ of obscuring the Epstein list by including unrelated names like Monroe and Joplin. They demand full transparency, alleging the department is protecting powerful individuals connected to the financier's crimes.   read more

Trump PAC Sends Valentine Plea to Defamation Foe Carroll

#TrumpFundraising #EJeanCarroll

E. Jean Carroll, who won a defamation case against Donald Trump, received a Valentine's Day fundraising email from his PAC asking "do you still love me?" The email, seeking donations, surprised Carroll, who did not subscribe to the list.   read more

Wilsons Olympic Fight Energizes Canada in Rout

#OlympicHockey #TeamCanada

Canada's Tom Wilson fought France's Pierre Crinon in an Olympic hockey game, defending teammate Nathan MacKinnon after a high hit. The rare fight resulted in ejections under international rules, showcasing Wilson's physical, team-first reputation.   read more

Cain Velasquez Released on Parole After Shooting Case

#UFC #LegalNews

Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez was released on parole after 11 months in custody. He was sentenced for a 2022 shooting related to an alleged child molester. The incident followed accusations against the other man.   read more

Georgia Upsets No. 5 Vanderbilt on Last-Second Stop

#WomensCollegeBasketball #UpsetAlert

Dani Carnegie's 29 points led Georgia to a 76-74 upset over No. 5 Vanderbilt. Trinity Turner's late jumper and a final defensive stop secured the win, snapping Vanderbilt's five-game streak and impacting SEC standings.   read more

Machado Praises Dodgers Spending as Labor Fight Looms

#MLBSpending #LaborTalks

Padres star Manny Machado praises the Dodgers' high spending, calling it "great for the game" and urging all teams to invest similarly. He opposes a salary cap as MLB labor talks approach, with players advocating for financial freedom.   read more

Woman Jailed for False ISS Crime Accusation

#SpaceLaw #FalseAccusation

Summer Heather Worden was sentenced to three months in prison for falsely accusing her estranged spouse, NASA astronaut Anne McClain, of illegally accessing her bank account from the International Space Station. She pleaded guilty to lying to law enforcement.   read more

L.A.s Homegrown All-Stars Rival NBAs Best

#NBAAllStar #LATalent

The article highlights top NBA talent from Los Angeles high schools since 2000, featuring stars like LaMelo Ball and Kawhi Leonard. It revisits their impressive prep careers as the 2026 All-Star Weekend approaches in Inglewood.   read more

U.S. Figure Skating Accepts Olympic Silver, Ends Scoring Dispute

#FigureSkating #OlympicControversy

U.S. Figure Skating will not appeal the ice dance scoring that gave France the gold over Americans Chock and Bates. A French judge's scores were decisive. The ISU defended the judging, citing normal score variations.   read more

Teen Advocate Dies After Fighting Fathers ICE Release

#ImmigrationPolicy #YouthActivism

Ofelia Torres, 16, died of cancer after campaigning for her father's release from ICE detention in Chicago. A judge blocked his deportation, citing family hardship. Her case highlighted the human toll of aggressive immigration enforcement.   read more

Avalanche Kills Two Skiers on Italys Mont Blanc

#AvalancheSafety #ItalianAlps

Two skiers died and one was injured in an off-trail avalanche on Italy's Mont Blanc massif Sunday. Alpine Rescue deployed teams and helicopters. Recent unstable snow has caused multiple avalanche deaths in the Italian mountains this month.   read more

Trumps $5B Gaza Aid Plan Sparks Global Debate

#GazaAid #TrumpDiplomacy

Trump claims his "board of peace" will pledge over $5bn for Gaza reconstruction. The group, meeting in Washington, includes many nations but faces criticism over members like Putin and Netanyahu. Some Western countries remain hesitant to join.   read more

Today Hosts Mom Search: FBI Pleads for Video

#MissingPerson #NancyGuthrie

The search for Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy, enters its third week. Authorities seek home video footage from neighbors as no arrests are made. The FBI has increased the reward amid national attention and ongoing investigation.   read more

Massie: Trump Leads Epstein Administration

#EpsteinFiles #TrumpAdministration

Rep. Thomas Massie called Trump's presidency the "Epstein administration," accusing it of obstructing the release of Jeffrey Epstein case files. He claims the administration protects powerful individuals named within, despite a law mandating disclosure.   read more

Climate Crossroads: US Retreats as China Invests

#ClimatePolicy #USChinaContrast

Trump's EPA eliminated a key climate regulation, intensifying his pro-fossil fuel agenda. This reversal contrasts with China's declining emissions and green investments. Critics call it corruption enriching billionaires while global climate costs escalate.   read more

Chelsea Wins Amid Post-Green Uncertainty

#ChelseaFC #WSL

Chelsea's first match after Paul Green's departure brought a 2-0 WSL win over Liverpool, marking a new era. The victory offers hope, but fan protests and key contract decisions this summer pose significant challenges for the club's future.   read more

Astros Sign Hall of Famers Son to Minor League Deal

#MLB #Astros

Cavan Biggio, 30, joins the Houston Astros on a minor league deal. The versatile son of Hall of Famer Craig Biggio will attend spring training as a non-roster player after hitting .223 over seven MLB seasons.   read more

Celtics Star Jaylen Brown Eyes UFC Future

#JaylenBrown #CombatSports

Celtics star Jaylen Brown says he's considered UFC or boxing after his NBA career. The 29-year-old has Muay Thai training and has discussed it with UFC CEO Dana White, a noted Celtics fan.   read more

Giannis Vows Bucks Loyalty Amid Title Hunger

#GiannisAntetokounmpo #NBAFuture

Giannis Antetokounmpo reaffirms his commitment to the Milwaukee Bucks, stating he is dedicated to the team and its staff. However, he openly desires to win another championship, acknowledging past childhood dreams of playing for other franchises.   read more

Vonn to Return Home After Olympic Crash

#LindseyVonn #OlympicInjury

Lindsey Vonn will return to the U.S. for further surgeries after a severe crash at the Milan Cortina Olympics. The skiing legend suffered a complex leg fracture. She expressed no regrets, acknowledging the inherent risks of alpine sports.   read more

Harper Stunned by Dombrowskis Public Critique

#BryceHarper #Phillies

Bryce Harper called it "wild" that Phillies exec Dave Dombrowski publicly questioned if he remained an elite player after a down 2025 season. Harper said the comments weren't motivating, just surprising given organizational promises of privacy.   read more

Grassroots Upset Topples Texas GOP Stronghold

#TexasPolitics #GrassrootsVictory

Texas progressives celebrate Democrat Taylor Rehmet's state senate runoff victory over a far-right, well-funded opponent. Grassroots organizing countered billionaire megadonor influence, marking a significant local shift against rising Christian nationalism in Tarrant County.   read more

U.S. Forces Seize Sanctioned Tanker in Indian Ocean

#USMilitary #VenezuelaOil

U.S. forces boarded the sanctioned oil tanker Veronica III in the Indian Ocean, enforcing a quarantine on illicit Venezuelan oil. The Pentagon tracked the vessel from the Caribbean, marking another seizure under Trump's pressure campaign.   read more

Job Hugging: A Risky Career Move in AI Era

#JobMarket #CareerAdvice

Amid economic uncertainty, many employees are "job hugging" for security. However, experts warn this passive strategy is risky long-term. To ensure future employability, workers should proactively adapt, learn new skills, and consider new opportunities while still employed.   read more

Curling Controversy Spreads to British Team

#CurlingControversy #WinterOlympics2026

Britain faces a curling infraction at the Winter Olympics as increased surveillance leads to a stone's removal for double-touching. The controversy, initially involving Canada, widens despite officials noting limited monitoring capabilities.   read more

Real Estate Moguls Face Sex Trafficking Trial

#SexTraffickingTrial #AlexanderBrothers

Real estate agent brothers Tal, Oren, and Alon Alexander are on trial in New York for sex trafficking. Prosecutors allege they conspired to drug and rape multiple women. The brothers plead not guilty, with the defense calling it a conspiracy.   read more

Native Patrols Rise as ICE Targets Tribal Citizens

#CommunityPatrols #IndigenousRights

In Minneapolis, Native American community patrols monitor for ICE agents, reviving a practice from the 1960s American Indian Movement. Residents report fear and racial profiling, drawing parallels to historical trauma and government persecution.   read more

Southwest Sued Over Stranded Passengers Panic Attack

#AirlineAccountability #DisabilityRights

A 64-year-old wheelchair user with panic disorder is suing Southwest Airlines, alleging an employee abandoned her in an airport restroom during a 2024 connection. The federal lawsuit claims this triggered a severe, ongoing mental health crisis.   read more

Brignones Golden Double as Shiffrin Struggles

#WinterOlympics #AlpineSkiing

Federica Brignone won Olympic giant slalom gold in Italy, her second gold of the Games. She finished ahead of shared silver medalists Sara Hector and Thea Louise Stjernesund. American star Mikaela Shiffrin placed 11th, continuing her medal drought.   read more

Maxwell Offers Epstein Testimony for Clemency

#GhislaineMaxwell #EpsteinCase

Ghislaine Maxwell offers to reveal the "truth" about Jeffrey Epstein in exchange for clemency from President Trump. Legal experts and victims' attorneys widely condemn the pitch as a self-serving manipulation that undermines her credibility.   read more

Deadly Strikes Shadow Ukraine Peace Talks

#UkraineWar #PeaceTalks

Deadly drone strikes hit Ukraine and Russia, killing civilians, ahead of new US-brokered peace talks in Geneva. UK's Cooper suggests further sanctions over Navalny's poisoning. Zelensky announces upcoming European military and energy aid packages.   read more

EU Chief Hits Back at US Criticism in Munich

#TransAtlanticRelations #MunichSecurityConference

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas rejected "European-bashing" after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticized Europe's strength. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, she defended EU values while acknowledging ongoing trans-Atlantic policy differences.   read more

Schools Train Students for Green Jobs Amid Climate Change

#GreenEducation #ClimateCareers

U.S. schools are integrating sustainability into career education, preparing students for a climate-altered workforce. Programs in clean energy, construction, and culinary fields teach renewable tech and environmental impact, driven by student concern and industry needs.   read more