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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,… -
Trump orders end to government paid news subscriptions
President Donald Trump directed the U.S. government to cease all paid subscriptions to news outlets. A memo, obtained by Axios, instructed the General Services Administration to terminate contracts with Politico, BBC and Bloomberg. “Cancel every single media contract,” the memo stated. Confirmed subscription cancellations The White House has already canceled some contracts. DOGE posted on… -
College newspaper deletes names, photos of pro-Palestinian protesters
Full Story Purdue University’s student newspaper, The Exponent, is protesting President Donald Trump’s executive order. Trump’s order is aimed at canceling the visas of foreign students promoting Hamas, the Palestinian militant group, during pro-Palestinian protests. The editorial board announced it will no longer publish the names or images of pro-Palestinian students who may be impacted… -
Drake’s feud with Kendrick Lamar causes fallout with industry peers
Full Story Drake’s ongoing feud with Kendrick Lamar is creating ripple effects throughout the music industry. As the beef escalates, several longtime collaborators and friends have distanced themselves from the Toronto rapper. LeBron James and Drake’s friendship appears strained LeBron James and Drake have shared a public friendship for over 15 years. In April 2024,… -
Pentagon working on plan to withdraw all 2,000 US troops from Syria: Report
Full Story The Department of Defense (DOD) is drawing up plans to pull all U.S. troops out of Syria, according to what two defense officials told NBC News on Tuesday, Feb. 4. President Donald Trump has recently shown a desire to withdraw service members from the country. On Jan. 30, Trump said, “We’re not involved… -
1915 silent film on Abraham Lincoln, once thought lost, found in donations
Full Story Five score and 10 years ago, a silent film about former President Abraham Lincoln was made and lost — thought never to be seen again — until now. An intern for the Historic Films Archive on Long Island was sorting through boxes of donations last summer when he came across the 16-millimeter film… -
Trump administration to review national monument boundaries in energy push
Full Story The Trump administration has ordered a review of national monument boundaries as part of a broader effort to expand U.S. energy production. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum issued the directive on Monday, Feb. 3, requiring federal officials to submit plans by Feb. 18 on how to comply with the order. Has a presidential reduction… -
Study looks at if US farmland is better used for corn ethanol or solar power
Full Story Each year, about 90 million acres of corn are planted in the U.S. Approximately 40% of it helps make ethanol, a key ingredient in gasoline. However, a recent study examines whether farmland would be better served to produce renewable solar power. Is corn-based ethanol environmentally friendly? Research funded by the Department of Energy… -
US Army recruitment reaches highest level in 15 years
Full Story Army recruitment reached its highest level in 15 years, according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. This increase comes after recent challenges with recruitment, including significant shortfalls in the past few years. Hegseth shared the news on X, stating, “In December 2024, the U.S. Army had its best recruiting number in 12 years. In… -
‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ teaser trailer introduces first family into MCU
Marvel Studios has officially introduced the Fantastic Four to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). After years of anticipation, the first teaser trailer for “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” has arrived, giving fans a look at one of Marvel’s most iconic superhero teams. The “Fantastic Four: First Steps” teaser has already captivated audiences. The film marks… -
Waffle House adds surcharge to every egg order due to soaring prices
The soaring price of eggs is forcing Waffle House to raise prices for its most popular item. The popular breakfast chain said it’s temporarily adding a 50-cent surcharge per egg because of the “nationwide cost of eggs.” The bird flu is currently straining the supply of eggs in the U.S. and as a result, causing… -
Panama promises to end key agreement with China amid US pressure
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Panama’s President Jose Raul Mulino on Sunday, Feb. 2, to curb reported Chinese influence over the Panama Canal. If Panama did not, The U.S. State Department said that the United States would “take measures” it feels are necessary to protect its rights under the Panama Canal treaty. How…
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