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Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen resigns in wake of behavior investigation
Kroger CEO and Chairman Rodney McMullen has resigned after an investigation into his personal conduct. Kroger, one of the largest grocery store chains in the nation, announced the move on Monday, March 3. The internal probe found that McMullen’s behavior conflicted with the company’s ethics policy. When did Kroger become aware of the situation? Kroger’s… -
As many gov’t webpages are deleted, Wayback Machine aims to save data
In the midst of a flurry of government webpages being taken down by the Trump administration, the Wayback Machine at the Internet Archive is scrambling to save public data before it’s possibly lost forever. Mark Graham, the director of the San Francisco nonprofit’s Wayback Machine, touted the group’s work in an interview with Democracy Now… -
Trump to sign executive order to make English official language of US
The White House said on Friday, Feb. 28, that President Donald Trump is slated to sign an executive order designating English as the official language of the United States. What will the order do? The order could impact documents and services offered by federal agencies, and those receiving federal funds. The Trump administration said it… -
Why pilots near Australia were unaware of a Chinese naval drill: Report
Live-fire drills carried out by the Chinese navy surprised some pilots on Friday, Feb. 28, as they took place along their flight path. Air traffic control told the pilots about the drills after takeoff through satellite text messages. The live-fire drills forced the pilots to change course in busy airspace abruptly. Has this happened before?… -
New Dept. of Education website accepts DEI complaints about schools
The U.S. Department of Education under President Donald Trump has launched a new website. It came online on Thursday, Feb. 27, ahead of a deadline by the Trump administration, which ordered academic institutions to end discrimination or their federal funding could be jeopardized. The first-of-its-kind online portal is for people to submit discrimination complaints. The… -
Israel won’t leave Philadelphi Corridor, ceasefire now up in the air: Report
Israel will not withdraw its forces from the Gaza-Egypt border, which would be a requirement under the reported terms of the second phase of a ceasefire with Hamas. An Israeli source told CNN on Thursday, Feb. 27, “We will not exit the Philadelphi Corridor,” which is a roughly 9-mile strip along the border. The source… -
Trump admin may nix $590 million Moderna contract for H5N1 shot: Report
U.S. health officials are considering pulling the plug on a $590 million contract awarded to Moderna to develop a bird flu vaccine for humans. The funding agreement for the program came during the final days of the Biden administration. Why could the contract be in jeopardy? According to multiple reports, the U.S. Department of Health… -
North Korean forces return to battlefield for Russia after suffering 4,000 casualties
North Korean troops have returned to the battlefield alongside Russian forces after disappearing from the front lines for weeks. The nation’s forces have suffered heavy casualties while fighting with Moscow. What’s changed? While Pyongyang’s soldiers are back, a Ukrainian platoon commander told local media Wednesday, Feb. 26, that they’re returning in smaller units. Local media… -
Explosive devices found on woman arrested at Tesla dealership: Police
Colorado authorities said they arrested a woman after catching her with explosives at a Tesla dealership on Monday, Feb. 24. How was the suspect caught? Law enforcement said that 40-year-old Lucy Grace Nelson was arrested after the Loveland Police Department launched an investigation on Jan. 29 into a series of vandalisms using incendiary devices at… -
Nearly 120 arrested in ICE raid of large housing development in Texas
Nearly 120 people were arrested on Tuesday, Feb. 25, during a massive raid by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. ICE officials said the raid happened at a large Houston-area housing development community known as Colony Ridge. What is the Trump administration saying? President Donald Trump’s “border czar” Tom Homan told Fox News the effort was… -
AZ Gov. Katie Hobbs promises coordination with Trump on immigration
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs, D, is bucking the trend among Democratic governors of not working with President Donald Trump on his illegal immigration crackdown. With the announcement, Hobbs becomes one of the first Democratic governors to announce her intention of coordinating with the Trump administration’s immigration policies as part of an executive order she signed… -
Most power restored after blackout plunges 90% of Chile into darkness
Most electricity is now restored after a blackout in Chile plunged 90% of the country into darkness on Tuesday, Feb. 25, according to the Chilean government. What was the impact of the blackout? The outages suspended public transportation, halted traffic, knocked out cell service and impacted businesses, including major copper mines in the country’s north.… -
US air base in Italy locked down for hours over reported car bomb threat
A U.S. Navy air base went into lockdown on Wednesday, Feb. 26, after security forces were alerted to a possible car bomb targeting the military site. What did the investigation uncover? The potential threat forced authorities to evacuate a gate at the Naval Air Station Sigonella and facilities were locked down for several hours as…
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