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Baby or your money back: IVF insurance company launches ‘stress-free’ program
Have a baby or get your money back. That’s the promise a San Francisco company is making by creating the first nationwide in-vitro fertilization (IVF) insurance in the United States. Future Family compares the offering to auto or trip insurance, with the couple paying 20% up front before starting an IVF cycle. How much does… -
‘Texas Fried Chicken’: KFC headquarters moves from Kentucky to Texas
Full Story Kentucky Fried Chicken is relocating its U.S. corporate headquarters from Louisville, Kentucky, to Plano, Texas, according to a press release from its parent company, Yum! Brands. The move will see about 100 corporate employees make the transition over the next six months. A push for greater collaboration Yum Brands said the decision aims… -
Department of Defense and NASA face major cuts amid DOGE inquiries
The Department of Defense is the latest focus of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). According to The Associated Press, DOGE staffers were at the Pentagon on Tuesday, Feb. 18, collecting lists of the military’s probationary employees. DOGE first announced the meeting with the Department of Defense on Friday, Feb. 14. The Washington Post then… -
Legal group says Virginia schools’ transgender policies violate Trump orders
Full Story The U.S. Education Department has announced an investigation against five northern Virginia school districts. The department claims the schools have policies related to transgender students that could violate Title IX and a recent executive order from President Donald Trump. The Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights launched investigations into Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, Loudoun… -
Gov. Hochul responds to Trump admin effort to remove NYC congestion pricing
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, D, responded to the Trump administration’s efforts to end New York City’s congestion pricing. In a news conference on Wednesday, Feb. 19, Hochul announced the Metro Transit Authority (MTA) filed a lawsuit minutes after receiving a letter from Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, who said his department revoked federal approval for… -
Egypt counters Trump proposal, develops plan to rebuild Gaza
President Donald Trump already presented his ideas for a U.S. takeover of Gaza. Now, Egypt’s government is preparing a $20 billion plan to rebuild the Gaza Strip without forcing relocations. Reuters reported Egypt’s President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi is expected to travel to Riyadh Thursday, Feb. 20, where he’ll discuss Arab reconstruction ideas with Saudi Arabia, Jordan,… -
Musk weighs $5,000 DOGE checks for Americans, but says deficit is priority
Full Story Elon Musk has floated the idea of a Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) dividend, a proposal that would send $5,000 checks to American taxpayers. The payments would be funded by money DOGE expects to save through its efforts to reduce government waste and fraud. Potential payout in summer 2026 The checks could be… -
Social Security knew millions in system were dead, but are not receiving benefits
Full Story Recent findings have placed the Social Security Administration (SSA) under scrutiny, as data reveals that more than 20 million people over the age of 100 are still listed in its system. Elon Musk highlighted the issue by posting a screenshot on X, showing the number of individuals in the Social Security database grouped… -
Woman sues Georgia fertility clinic after giving birth to another couple’s baby
The process of going through in vitro fertilization can be daunting, but most people who go through it will say it was all worth it once they got to hold their baby. That was true for one Georgia woman, even though she noticed immediately after giving birth that something was amiss. “It was immediately apparent… -
Plane crash at Marana airport kills at least one in Arizona: Police
Full Story A plane crash in Pima County, Arizona, killed two people on Wednesday, Feb. 19, according to the Marana Police Department. The crash reportedly involved a small plane at the Marana Regional Airport, but details are limited. Police said they were preparing to address the media in a dirt parking lot outside of the… -
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,… -
Human traffickers in Canada use TikTok to advertise ‘safe’ border crossings
Full Story Smugglers are using TikTok to advertise human trafficking services across the Canadian border, according to a report by the New York Post. The Canadian “coyotes” primarily target Indian nationals, offering a hassle-free trip to the United States for up to $5,000. The TikTok posts often feature a United States flag waving over a… -
CBS’ Margaret Brennan links Holocaust to free speech: Bias Breakdown
Full Story CBS News has come under scrutiny from conservative circles following comments made by “Face the Nation” anchor Margaret Brennan, who suggested Adolf Hitler weaponized free speech in Germany during Sunday’s broadcast. The backlash intensified after a “60 Minutes” segment aired the same evening, showing German police raiding homes over allegations of online hate…
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