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Europe rallies behind Ukraine after Trump, Zelenskyy meeting
After Friday’s heated meeting at the White House between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Britain’s prime minister calls on more than a dozen fellow European leaders to step up in support of Ukraine and help end the war with Russia. And warm, dry conditions lead to wildfires across the Carolinas, prompting evacuations… -
Watchdog group may not release reports on USAID cuts for fear of retaliation
The watchdog for the U.S. Agency for International Development is holding back on releasing two critical reports on the consequences of the Trump administration’s freeze on services in Africa and the Middle East. The Washington Post reported that the group fears retaliations from the White House. What does the report say about the cuts at… -
Trump admin to hire more air traffic controllers, boost technology
While President Donald Trump’s administration has focused most of its resources on cutting costs, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said it will invest more in the Federal Aviation Administration. On Thursday, Feb. 27, Duffy visited Oklahoma City, toured the FAA Academy and announced the new effort to boost air traffic control resources. Have recent place crashes… -
Investigation continues into ‘suspicious’ deaths of Gene Hackman, wife
Authorities in Santa Fe, New Mexico, continue to investigate the deaths of legendary actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa. A maintenance worker discovered the couple’s bodies in their home on Wednesday, Feb. 26, along with their deceased German shepherd. While police discovered no immediate signs of foul play or forced entry, they found… -
White House tells federal agencies to prepare for large-scale layoffs
On the heels of spending cuts and jobs reductions by the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency, the administration told all federal agencies to prepare for large-scale layoffs and restructuring. The move comes after President Donald Trump’s Feb. 11 executive order. When do agencies need to submit cut lists? The Office of Personnel Management and… -
Diplomats walk out on Russia’s UN speech, protesting war in Ukraine
Dozens of diplomats walked out during a speech by Russia’s deputy foreign minister at the U.N. Human Rights Council in Geneva, marking three years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The walkout, led by ambassadors from France, Germany and Britain, was a show of solidarity with Ukraine. “Our support for Ukraine is ironclad. We want… -
Actor Gene Hackman, wife and dog found dead in Santa Fe home
Santa Fe authorities discovered legendary actor Gene Hackman, his wife and dog dead at their New Mexico home Wednesday, Feb. 26, during a welfare check. The Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the deaths and does not suspect foul play. Deputies responded to a welfare check request at approximately 1:45 p.m. and discovered Hackman, 95; Betsy… -
Texas child dies from measles; RFK Jr. says outbreak ‘not unusual’
A school-aged child in Lubbock, Texas, has died from measles, marking the first U.S. death from the highly contagious disease in a decade, according to state health officials. The child, who was not vaccinated, died at a children’s hospital amid the largest measles outbreak in Texas in nearly 30 years. Since January, the outbreak has… -
North Dakota senator recovering after falling, hitting head on the ice
Republican Sen. Kevin Cramer of North Dakota is resting at home after suffering serious injuries at his home over the weekend of Feb. 22. Cramer fell on the ice in his backyard in Bismarck and hit his head. How did his injury happen? Kramer posted on Facebook that he was walking down to the dock… -
Man caught smuggling cocaine under wig at Colombian airport
Authorities arrested a 40-year-old Colombian man at Cartagena’s Rafael Núñez International Airport for attempting to smuggle cocaine hidden under a wig. They said the suspect, who was preparing to board a flight to Amsterdam, was identified through passenger profiling by the National Police’s Anti-Narcotics unit. How did the man conceal the cocaine? The man had… -
Starbucks to cut 13 drinks from menu amid restructuring
Starbucks will remove some of its “less popular” items from the menu starting next Monday, March 4. The decision comes amid a company-wide restructuring plan to streamline operations and improve service. Among the 13 items pulled are several Frappuccino beverages, the Royal English Breakfast Latte and the White Hot Chocolate. The company announced the menu cuts along with plans to lay… -
Trump administration announces DOGE acting administrator
On Tuesday, Feb. 25, the Trump administration named Amy Gleason acting administrator of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The announcement comes after weeks of questions about billionaire Elon Musk’s role and authority as DOGE’s “chair.” Gleason, a former U.S. Digital Service official, has experience in government technology and previously worked on the White House Coronavirus Task… -
Trump administration creates undocumented immigrant registry
The Trump administration launches a new registry for undocumented immigrants in the U.S., and those who don’t register could face legal consequences. And a Southwest flight suddenly climbed back to 3,000 feet while attempting to land at Chicago’s Midway Airport. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025. Trump administration…