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Hospitals suspend gender transition surgeries for minors after Trump order
Full Story Hospitals from Los Angeles to New York City have been canceling gender transition surgeries and hormone therapy appointments for minors. The cancellations come after President Donald Trump’s executive order issued on Jan. 28, titled Protecting Children from Chemical and Surgical Mutilation. Trump’s executive order and its impact on hospitals The executive order states:… -
Commissioner Goodell on NFL officiating, Tom Brady, potential int’l expansion
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell touched on several news-making issues Monday, Feb 3., during his “State of the League” press conference in New Orleans ahead of the 2025 Super Bowl. Goodell defends the game’s officiating There were several questions about the league’s officiating and replay review. Goodell called the idea that the Kansas City Chiefs get… -
Woman sues Neil Gaiman, Amanda Palmer for rape, human trafficking
A former nanny filed a lawsuit against author Neil Gaiman and his ex-wife, Amanda Palmer. Scarlett Pavlovich accuses them of rape and human trafficking. In January, Vulture published an article detailing multiple allegations against Gaiman. The report included Pavlovich’s claims, which she officially filed in court on Monday, Feb. 3. Podcast series revealed allegations The… -
Trump proposes sending Ukraine more military aid in exchange for rare earths
President Donald Trump proposed that Ukraine trade rare earth elements for additional U.S. military aid, linking these vital resources to continued support in its war against Russia. The idea has drawn criticism from the Kremlin, while Ukrainian media suggests it may align with Kyiv’s own strategic plans. “We’re looking to do a deal with Ukraine… -
Trump plans to cut aid to South Africa over country’s new land policies
President Donald Trump said Sunday, Feb. 2, that he plans to cut off all U.S. aid to South Africa. The president is accusing the country of confiscating land and “treating certain classes of people very badly.” South Africa’s president said the country receives very little aid from the U.S. government. The president says the only… -
Super Bowl week kicks off with ‘Opening Night’ festivities in New Orleans
The build-up to the 2025 Super Bowl kicks off Monday night, Feb 3., with “Super Bowl Opening Night” festivities at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. The Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs will take part in what was once known as “Media Day.” The Eagles arrived in New Orleans Sunday with their charter plane flying… -
Eagles block out distractions, focus on Super Bowl rematch with Chiefs
The Kansas City Chiefs are getting a lot of attention this week as their quest for a record third straight Super Bowl victory gets underway. Quietly, however, the Philadelphia Eagles are motivated to put an end to the Chiefs’ run and get a little payback after their loss to Kansas City in the 2023 Super… -
12,000 North Koreans went to fight for Russia, now they’re nowhere to be found
The Armed Forces of Ukraine said on Friday, Jan. 31, soldiers have not seen North Korean troops on the front lines in Russia’s Kursk region in several weeks. A spokesperson for Ukraine’s military special forces told CNN he believes it is because of all the mass casualties Pyongyang’s soldiers have suffered. How did we get… -
Massive Calif. solar plant may close years early, saving residents money
What was once the world’s largest solar plant of its kind may soon shut down more than a decade earlier than planned. This potential closure comes as the facility has struggled to compete with newer, cheaper solar technologies and faced accusations of causing thousands of wildlife deaths. Why is this solar plant closing so much… -
Trump considers suing to end key limit on president’s spending power: Report
The Trump administration is looking to downsize the government and has announced efforts to cut spending, fire career officials and reassess where it sends federal money. However, U.S. laws as far back as Article 1 of the Constitution give Congress, not the president, the power to decide where taxpayer money goes. So, the Trump administration… -
Offshore wind project Trump wanted ‘dead and gone’ costs Shell $1B
An offshore wind energy project that drew the ire of President Donald Trump has now cost one of the world’s largest oil producers nearly $1 billion. In a quarterly earnings report, Shell disclosed a $996 million write-off following its withdrawal from the Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind project, citing financial returns that no longer aligned with… -
Trump admin says review of Biden’s fuel economy standards will lower car prices
Newly confirmed U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy issued an order directing a review of federal fuel economy standards set during the Biden administration. Duffy said the move aims to lower new vehicle prices for consumers. Why is the Trump administration reviewing federal fuel economy standards? On Wednesday, Jan. 29, Duffy sent a memo to the… -
Meta to pay $25M to Trump in settlement agreement
Former President Donald Trump and Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, have settled a lawsuit. The agreement requires Meta to pay Trump $25 million, according to The Wall Street Journal. The lawsuit stemmed from Meta’s decision to suspend Trump’s accounts for nearly two years. The ban followed the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. On…
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Trump fires Air Force Gen. CQ Brown as chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff
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Trump restricts Chinese investment in American ‘critical strategic assets’
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