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European leaders gather for emergency summit amid Trump-Putin peace talks
European leaders are gathering in Paris for an emergency meeting on Monday, Feb. 17, to discuss security concerns following the Trump administration’s announcement that it will open negotiations with Russia to end the war in Ukraine—without European involvement. French President Emmanuel Macron will host the informal summit. Leaders from the U.K., Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain,… -
Rubio leads US delegation to Saudi Arabia for Russia-Ukraine peace talks
Possible peace talks aimed at ending the war between Russia and Ukraine are set to commence this week under the leadership of U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. And a deadly polar vortex is expected to drive wind chills below 50 degrees in parts of the U.S. this week. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased… -
200,000 federal workers at risk of getting fired as widespread cuts continue
The purge of federal workers by the Trump administration continues. Politico is reporting that the U.S. Forest Service will soon fire about 3,400 workers. The job cuts target employees who are on their probationary period, making it easier for them to be released. They are among 200,000 federal employees who are probationary and have worked… -
Gov. Kathy Hochul isn’t ruling out removing NYC Mayor Eric Adams
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said she isn’t ruling out removing Mayor Eric Adams from office. Her statement comes following allegations against Adams that he, in an effort to get federal prosecutors to drop his criminal case, would help with President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement. Gov. Hochul said she read a letter, penned by now-former… -
Gay rights Stonewall Monument website scrubbed of transgender references
The National Park Service is the latest federal government agency to remove references to the transgender community on its webpages. For one page in particular, the move is drawing even more attention. The park service has swapped out all its references to the LGBTQ+ community on the Stonewall National Monument’s page in favor of just… -
Smelling an ancient mummy is ‘quite pleasant,’ may offer insight: Study
Sniffing an ancient corpse may sound taboo, but for those curious, Slovenian researchers revealed well-preserved Egyptian mummies smell quite nice. Researchers sought to examine scent, as it was a vital element in the mummification process. What did they smell like? The top descriptions ranged from “woody,” “spicy” and “sweet” as well as other aromas, according… -
Egypt pushing 5-year plan to rebuild Gaza without relocating Palestinians
On the heels of President Trump saying the United States could take control of Gaza and turn it into the Riviera of the Middle East, Egypt has now stepped forward in an effort to lead the Arab world in rebuilding the war-torn region. Egypt’s plan would allow Palestinians to stay in Gaza without relocating to… -
Pope Francis hospitalized for bronchitis treatment in Rome
Pope Francis was admitted to Policlinico Agostino Gemelli hospital in Rome on Friday, Feb. 14, for diagnostic tests and ongoing treatment for bronchitis, according to the Vatican. The 88-year-old pontiff, who has faced several health challenges in recent years, is expected to remain under medical care for the next few days. What led to his… -
Video: Humpback whale swallows kayaker, spits him out
A kayaker in Chile’s Strait of Magellan experienced a close encounter with a humpback whale when the massive marine mammal briefly swallowed him before quickly releasing him unharmed. The dramatic moment, captured on video, has since gone viral. On Feb. 9, Adrián Simancas was kayaking with his father, Dell, near Bahía El Águila by the… -
TikTok returns to Google Play, Apple app stores
TikTok disappeared from Apple and Google’s U.S. app stores last month after a law banning the platform took effect on Jan. 19. The law, signed by then-President Joe Biden in April 2024, required ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese parent company, to divest its U.S. operations or face a ban due to national security concerns. Lawmakers cited fears… -
Ukraine says Russian drone hit Chernobyl amid talks of ending war
All eyes are on Munich as an American delegation attempts to make progress in ending the war between Russia and Ukraine. And after infernos devastated homes and businesses in Southern California, heavy rain could cause another potential disaster in the region. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, Feb. 14, 2024. Russian drone… -
Plans to buy armored Tesla vehicles suddenly gone from State Department list
The State Department procurement forecast has scrubbed the listing of Elon Musk’s company, Tesla. It originally appeared as a possible $400 million purchase of armored electric vehicles. What were the initial plans? Bloomberg News said that reports surfaced on Wednesday, Feb. 12, about the State Department’s plans, which appeared in the December version of the… -
Mouthwatering mural or oversized ad? Judge to decide fate of pastry painting
Full Story A federal judge in New Hampshire will decide if a bakery’s mural depicting items it sells is breaking the law. At the center of the argument, is a small roadside bakery in the town of Conway, New Hampshire, tucked away about 130 miles north of Boston along the state’s border with Maine. What’s…