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Los Angeles mayor removes fire chief over handling of wildfires
Full Story Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass ousted the city’s fire chief over her handling of last month’s devastating wildfires. The decision comes amid tension between the two over the city’s fire response. In a statement, Bass said she met with Kristin Crowley on Friday, Feb. 21, and her termination is effective immediately. Bass cited… -
AG Bondi reviewing Epstein documents for release, could hold client list
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi confirmed that she is reviewing the release of more documents connected to Jeffrey Epstein’s case, which may include a list of his clients. A stack of files sits on her desk, signaling that the release of the documents is imminent. The files could reveal names of individuals tied to Epstein’s… -
Trump selects Alice Johnson, the woman he previously pardoned, as ‘pardon czar’
Full Story Alice Johnson, a woman who spent more than two decades in federal prison before being pardoned by President Donald Trump during his first term, has been appointed to a new role known as “pardon czar.” In her new position, Johnson will use her personal experience with the justice system to advise the president… -
Another legal victory for Musk as DOJ moves to dismiss SpaceX lawsuit
Full Story The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) said it is dropping its lawsuit against Elon Musk’s SpaceX. The lawsuit alleged the company was discriminating against noncitizens by refusing to hire refugees and asylum seekers. In a filing on Thursday, Feb. 20, the DOJ requested a federal court lift a pause on the case. This… -
Judge adjourns NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ case, Gov. Hochul won’t remove him
New York City Mayor Eric Adams isn’t headed to trial — at least for now. A federal judge decided Friday, Feb. 21 to vacate the April trial date after the Department of Justice filed a motion to dismiss the corruption charges against Adams. Adams’ charges still stand after the judge appointed an attorney to present… -
Hong Kong’s main opposition party announces plan to disband
Full Story Hong Kong’s last pro-democracy party and powerful voice of opposition before Beijing imposed strict measures on dissent announced Thursday, Feb. 20, it’s starting preparations to shut down. The group was founded in 1994 in the run-up to the city’s return from British to Chinese rule in 1997, getting strong public support in elections… -
UN chief reveals his plan for peace in Haiti to Caribbean leaders
Months after the United States and other nations called for a United Nations peacekeeping mission in Haiti, the head of the global agency says he’ll present a hybrid proposal to the U.N. Security Council. Who did Guterres say this to? U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres revealed during a gathering of Caribbean leaders during the week… -
Fox News, Newsmax among 40 outlets asking Trump to reinstate AP access
Full Story More than 40 news organizations, including Fox News and Newsmax, have sent a joint letter to the White House requesting that the Trump administration reinstate The Associated Press’ press privileges. The AP’s access was restricted on Feb. 11 following a dispute over President Donald Trump’s renaming of the Gulf of Mexico to the… -
Alabama grand jury indicts officers, calls to abolish police department
In Alabama, the police chief of the Hanceville Police Department, along with four officers, has been indicted by a grand jury for running a criminal enterprise in place of providing public safety. The investigation has prompted an urgent call to immediately abolish the entire department. Cullman County District Attorney Champ Crocker called it “a sad… -
SCOTUS to hear reverse discrimination case on high burden for majority groups
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case next week that could redefine how so-called “reverse discrimination” claims are handled under federal law. Reverse discrimination refers to bias against majority groups, such as white people and heterosexuals. Marlean Ames, a 60-year-old straight woman, alleges she was denied a promotion and demoted due to her sexual… -
Panama relocates nearly 100 US deportees it agreed to take in
Panama authorities have moved nearly 100 U.S. deportees to a camp near the Venezuelan border. They are part of a larger group of 299 migrants deported by the U.S. government, even though the migrants are not from Panama. Panamanian officials say the migrants refused voluntary repatriation to their home countries. They will remain in the… -
Nearly a third of Canadians view US as an ‘enemy country’: Poll
Full Story Recent tensions between the United States and Canada have led to a shift in public perception. Many Canadians now view the United States as an enemy. On Thursday, Feb. 20, Canadian pollster Leger released a survey involving 1,500 Canadians and 1,000 Americans. What did the poll show? The survey indicates that 27% of Canadians now… -
Google’s ad tools enable marketers to target sensitive user data: Report
Are online ads hitting a little too close to home? An investigation by Wired into Google’s advertising network has discovered that sensitive data, including health conditions and financial distress, is being made available to the world’s largest brands despite Google’s own policies against it. Sources confirmed to Wired that one of the marketing platforms offered…
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