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Fetterman plans to advocate for clean energy in talks with Trump
Full Story Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., plans to use what he describes as an open dialogue with President Donald Trump to advocate for clean energy initiatives. Despite Trump’s opposition to certain climate policies, Fetterman believes the economic benefits that renewables have brought to several Republican-led states could make the former president more receptive to these… -
Mouthwatering mural or oversized ad? Judge to decide fate of pastry painting
Full Story A federal judge in New Hampshire will decide if a bakery’s mural depicting items it sells is breaking the law. At the center of the argument, is a small roadside bakery in the town of Conway, New Hampshire, tucked away about 130 miles north of Boston along the state’s border with Maine. What’s… -
NHL goes international as 4 Nations Face-Off tournament gets underway
The NHL is about to drop the puck on one of its signature events. The Four Nations Face-Off will get underway Wednesday, Feb. 12, in Montreal. The tournament, which follows a round-robin format, features the best players from Canada, the U.S., Sweden and Finland, all of whom are NHL regulars. Some consider it a warm-up… -
US giving up Russian cybercrime kingpin Alexander Vinnik after Fogel release
Full Story The United States is preparing to return cybercrime kingpin Alexander Vinnik to Russia as part of an exchange for American Marc Fogel. Vinnik was arrested in 2017 in Greece and extradited to France and the United States to face charges of fraud and money laundering. For the six years before Vinnik’s arrest, he… -
Women starred in just as many of 2024’s top movies as men: Report
The blockbuster movies of 2024 not only broke box office records but featured female leads just as much as they did male leads, making 2024 a big year for women. More females in film Of the 100 top-grossing films of 2024, 42% featured female protagonists, exactly on par with another 42% featuring male protagonists, according… -
Arizona lawmaker urges White House to allow mining near Grand Canyon
Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen is urging the Trump administration to reconsider federal land protections near the Grand Canyon to allow for mining activities. In a letter to Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, the Republican state senator called for a review of a Biden-era federal designation that protects nearly 1 million acres around the Grand Canyon… -
How US spy planes are being used to combat Mexican drug cartels: Report
Full story High-tech U.S. military spy planes are being used to track down Mexican drug cartels, according to a new report. Current and former military officials told CNN on Monday, Feb. 10, that spy planes flew at least 18 missions between late January and early February near the U.S.-Mexico border. Why is this unusual? Officials… -
GOP could raise student loan bills to pay for Trump’s tax cuts
As President Donald Trump looks to follow through with his campaign promise to expand tax cuts, GOP lawmakers look for ways to make it happen. How they do it could potentially impact millions of student loan borrowers. What could change? Among plans being floated by House Republicans are new taxes on college scholarships, a hike… -
Eagles reflect on dominant Super Bowl win, favorites to repeat in 2025-26
The Philadelphia Eagles, fresh off a night of celebration, were a bit bleary eyed Monday, Feb. 10, but still took time to reflect on their win over the two-time defending champion Kansas City Chiefs. Fans and media members are still wondering how the team pulled it off. What happened in Super Bowl LIX? The Chiefs… -
Porsche sees market value cut in half amid billions in EV losses
Porsche is dealing with financial difficulties after reporting billions of dollars in losses on its electric vehicle (EV) investments. The automaker’s profit margin is projected to drop as low as 10% this year, significantly below the 20% target management had outlined ahead of its initial public offering (IPO) in 2022. How is the stock market… -
Super Bowl halftime dancer banned for life by NFL after Gaza war protest
A performer in Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show has been banned for life from all NFL stadiums and events after staging a protest during the performance. Protester detained by security The protester, a member of the 400-person field cast, held up Palestinian and Sudanese flags bearing the words “Sudan” and “Gaza” while standing on… -
Trump administration halts $5 billion EV charging initiative started by Biden
The Trump administration is halting a $5 billion federal initiative aimed at expanding electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. The decision directs states to pause spending under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program, which was established under the Biden administration. What does this move by the Trump administration entail? In a letter to state transportation… -
Long-awaited Netflix documentary on Prince blocked by musician’s estate
Prince’s estate has blocked a long-awaited Netflix documentary about the late music icon. The decision has sparked controversy over creative control and how his legacy will be told. A documentary about Prince was first announced in 2018. According to Variety, the estate initially gave the project its full cooperation. However, in a statement posted Thursday,…
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