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Melania Trump backs ‘Take It Down Act’ targeting AI deepfake, revenge porn
First lady Melania Trump is backing an online safety bill aiming to enhance protections against the unconsented release of sexual images, including those manufactured through artificial intelligence. The Take It Down Act specifically targets deepfakes and revenge pornography. The first lady expressed her support for the bipartisan legislation at a roundtable on Monday, Mar. 3,… -
Israel proposes alternative plan for hostage deal with Hamas
Full Story Israel introduced a new U.S. ceasefire plan in an effort to force Hamas to accept by imposing a siege on the Gaza Strip. The plan differs from what the two sides agreed to in January with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu referring to the new version as the “Witkoff proposal.” He said it came… -
‘Suspicious’ fire set at Tesla charging stations amid anti-DOGE protests
Massachusetts police continue to investigate an incident where someone deliberately set fire to seven Tesla charging stations. The arson occurred early Monday, March 3, at a shopping center in Littleton. Fire crews had to shut off the power to extinguish the flames. Tesla has become a target of vandalism in multiple states, following CEO Elon… -
Trump’s Gen Z approval rating fluctuates significantly due to economic issues
President Donald Trump’s approval rating among Gen Z has significantly fluctuated, according to recent polls. A February survey by AtlasIntel shows a net approval rating of 5.4% for Trump among Gen Z, with 52.7% approving and 47.3% disapproving. This marks a sharp shift from January. 58.7% of Gen Z disapproved of Trump then and only… -
Trump orders pause of US military aid to Ukraine amid frustration with Zelenskyy
U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered a pause on military assistance with Ukraine, multiple news agencies are reporting. The decision comes days after following a contentious Oval Office meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday, Feb. 28. “President Trump has been clear that he is focused on peace,” a White House official told Axios.… -
Trump to put tariffs on agricultural imports, tells farmers to ‘have fun’
With tariffs against major U.S. trade partners set to take effect, President Donald Trump is now imposing tariffs on international agricultural products. The president posted the announcement to Truth Social Monday, March 3. “To the great farmers of the United States: get ready to start making a lot of agricultural product to be sold inside… -
Tariffs looming, 210,000 Honda Civic hybrids to be made annually in Indiana
Honda is producing its next-generation Civic hybrid in Indiana, instead of Mexico as initially planned, to avoid President Donald Trump’s expected tariffs on one of its top-selling cars. The change was revealed in a report by Reuters on Monday, March 3, which cited three people familiar with the matter. The move comes as automakers prepare… -
USAID official put on leave after sending memo critical of Trump, DOGE
A senior official with the U.S. Agency for International Development was placed on leave by the Trump administration after sending out a stark warning about potential repercussions that could come from Trump’s freeze on foreign aid and mass firings. Nick Enrich, the acting assistant administrator for USAID’s global health, sent a memo, obtained by Reuters,… -
How Mixue surpassed McDonald’s and Starbucks in locations with unique model
Move over McDonald’s and Starbucks, there’s a new fast-food chain on top in one global category. Mixue, a Chinese company with stores across Asia and Australia, now has the most locations of any fast-food-and-beverage chain in the world, according to a Wall Street Journal report with data compiled from research firm Technomic. How many stores… -
At least 2 dead, dozens injured as driver rams into crowd in German town
At least two people have been confirmed dead and dozens injured on Monday, March 3, when a driver rammed into a crowd in Mannheim, Germany, according to German media. The driver was taken into custody, with at first one confirmed fatality by authorities. That number was then raised to two, according to reports. An eyewitness… -
Reddit cofounder supports Meta’s decision to end fact-checking program
Full Story Meta is receiving support from Reddit following its decision to end third-party fact-checking on Facebook and Instagram. The company announced the policy change in January, just days before President Donald Trump’s inauguration. Instead of using outside fact-checkers, Meta now relies on a Community Notes system, which allows users to add context to posts… -
Teacher union wants BlackRock to rethink Tesla: ‘Cybertruck in quicksand’
The American Federation of Teachers (AFT), one of the nation’s largest labor unions, is raising concerns over Tesla’s stock decline and its potential impact on teacher retirement savings. The AFT, which represents 1.8 million members, has called on major investment firms — including BlackRock, Fidelity, and Vanguard — to reevaluate Tesla’s valuation. In a letter… -
Trump to sign executive order to make English official language of US
The White House said on Friday, Feb. 28, that President Donald Trump is slated to sign an executive order designating English as the official language of the United States. What will the order do? The order could impact documents and services offered by federal agencies, and those receiving federal funds. The Trump administration said it…
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