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Coinbase says SEC is dropping its lawsuit, ‘righting a major wrong’ for crypto
The Trump administration is set to drop a Biden-era lawsuit against Coinbase, the company announced Friday, Feb. 21. The decision comes as President Donald Trump promises to make the United States “the crypto capital of the planet.” Coinbase said Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) staff agreed to drop the case, “righting a major wrong.” Commissioners… -
Birkenstock sandals are not art, a German court rules in copyright case
While many people may consider fashion a form of art, one German court does not agree. Birkenstocks may be the go-to choice of footwear for everyone from Barbie to Hollywood A-listers, but one judge said they’re still just shoes. Why was this a legal issue? In a court filing, Birkenstock claimed its footwear could be… -
Is gold missing at Fort Knox? Trump and Musk want to make sure it’s all there
President Donald Trump wants to ensure the nation’s 147 million ounces of gold are still housed at Fort Knox. The increased interest in the gold depository comes as Elon Musk puts it in the Department of Government Efficiency’s sights. “We’re going to go to Fort Knox, the fabled Fort Knox, to make sure the gold… -
New vaccine shows promise for treating one of the deadliest forms of cancer
Full Story A new experimental vaccine to treat pancreatic cancer is showing promise in a phase 1 clinical trial. In a study published on Wednesday, Feb. 19, researchers with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center found the mRNA vaccine reduces the risk of pancreatic cancer returning after surgery. Why do we need a pancreatic cancer vaccine? Pancreatic… -
7 men charged in nationwide burglaries of high-profile athletes homes
A ring of thieves from South America have been burglarizing homes of professional athletes for months, striking when they know the athletes are away. On Tuesday, Feb. 18, federal prosecutors charged seven men for their alleged roles in those burglaries. Who is charged in the burglaries? According to the federal complaint, the seven men, all… -
More Americans now disapprove of how Trump is handling the economy
President Donald Trump’s approval rating dropped slightly after just shy of one month in the White House. Concerns about the economy are weighing the president down. Forty-four percent of respondents approve of the job Trump has done so far, according to the latest Reuters/Ipsos poll taken from Feb. 13 to 18. His approval fell one… -
Days after firing USDA bird flu officials, WH trying to rehire them
Full Story As concerns over bird flu rise, the Trump administration is now trying to rehire employees with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), who worked on the federal response to the virus, after firing them over the weekend. Why were the USDA officials fired? The terminations were reportedly part of a cost-cutting effort across… -
Coca-Cola joins prebiotic soda industry with new brand, expands portfolio
The lure of opening a nice, crisp Coke isn’t hooking as many consumers as it once did. Coca-Cola recognizes this and is now shifting its focus to healthier alternatives while expanding its reach to stay in line with trendy beverages. Enter Simply Pop: a new prebiotic soda Simply Pop is the beverage giant’s latest brand,… -
Delaware weighs changes to business court after high profile companies leave
Lawmakers in Delaware proposed changes to the state’s corporate law structure as some high-profile companies look to move out of the state. The bipartisan bill would limit the impact of shareholder lawsuits. Delaware has long been America’s corporate headquarters. In 2024, a Delaware judge sided with a Tesla shareholder and struck down a $56 billion… -
4 deputy mayors resign from NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ administration: Report
There’s more controversy surrounding New York City Mayor Eric Adams. On Monday, Feb. 17, four of his deputy mayors announced their resignations. The New York Times reported the resignations are due to an alleged quid pro quo between Adams and the Trump administration. The Trump administration reportedly agreed to have the Justice Department drop corruption… -
Pentagon-run schools may pull books, including one by actress Julianne Moore
Actress Julianne Moore said her book about embracing diversity has been removed from schools serving military families. The book is called “Freckleface Strawberry,” and it is based on Moore’s own childhood experience of a 7-year-old girl “who’s learning to love the skin she’s in.” In a social media post Sunday, Feb. 16, Moore wrote she… -
Leadership shift at the National Archives as Trump looks to clean house
The remaining lead archivist of the National Archives is walking out the door, as are several senior staff members, according to multiple media reports. Sources told The Washington Post William “Jay” Bosanko announced his retirement on Friday, Feb. 14. The departures come as White House officials make it clear they want to clean house at… -
Minnesota trans man’s torture death not a hate crime: Police
New York State Police said the torture death of 24-year-old Sam Nordquist, a transgender man from Minnesota, was not a hate crime. The department said fellow members of the LGBTQ+ community killed Nordquist. What happened to Sam Nordquist? Investigators discovered Nordquist’s body on Wednesday, Feb. 12, in a field in the Finger Lakes region. His…
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