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Kyrie Irving’s injury latest twist for Mavericks following Luka trade
NBA watchers and pundits predicted that the trade of Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers would always be a one-sided deal. No one knew how far in opposite directions the teams would go just one month later. What happened to Kyrie Irving? It got even worse for Dallas the night of Monday, March 3,… -
States hope to ease medical license laws, solve rural doctor shortage
Many states are hoping to shore up physician shortages in rural communities by easing restrictions for doctors from other countries to get a medical license in the U.S., according to a report from NPR on Monday, March 3. In the past, every state required doctors who completed a foreign residency or similar program abroad to… -
SC Johnson enlists hermit crab in push to campaign against plastic pollution
On Monday, March 3, S.C. Johnson & Son launched a new campaign to fight plastic pollution. The use of plastic products and their effects on the earth have been a hot topic since President Donald Trump signed an executive order last month, ending the federal use of paper straws. “And I don’t think that plastic’s… -
Late for flight, 2 passengers arrested after allegedly assaulting airport staff
Two people running late for their flight at Miami International Airport are facing charges after deputies say they tried to force their way onto a plane and attacked staff, throwing coffee at an employee. On Sunday, March 2, the man and woman, identified as Rafael Seirafe-Novaes and Beatriz Rapoport De Campos Maia were trying to… -
Where does your state rank when it comes to people’s control over energy?
A recent report by the Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR) indicates that most U.S. states could do more to provide residents with affordable, reliable and clean energy. The organization’s 2025 Community Power Scorecard evaluates state policies aimed at expanding energy democracy and holding utilities accountable. Which states scored the highest and lowest? According to the… -
Trump administration facing difficulty meeting tariff deadlines: Report
The Trump administration has moved quickly to announce the dates for his new tariffs. However, meeting those deadlines might be difficult for his staff. According to the Wall Street Journal, sources said all of the recent announcements are creating some major hurdles at the office of the U.S. Trade Representative and the Commerce Department. On… -
BlackRock changes stance on DEI; joins Bank of America, Paramount in rollback
BlackRock announced that it is moving away from its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies, a stance the company had actively promoted in recent years. Company leadership announces policy changes In a company-wide email sent Friday, Feb. 28, CEO Larry Fink and top executives announced the shift, stating it aligns with recent legal and policy… -
Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce says he will return in 2025
Full Story NFL star Travis Kelce announced Thursday, Feb. 27, that he will not retire and will run it back with the Kansas City Chiefs for the 2025-2026 season. It’s great news for fans who can’t get enough of seeing Kelce and his superstar girlfriend, Taylor Swift, at NFL games. How was Kelce’s return announced?… -
Tennessee Supreme Court rules custom license plates aren’t free speech
The Tennessee Supreme Court ruled Wednesday, Feb. 26, that a personalized license plate is not protected under the First Amendment, striking down the claim of a woman whose custom plate was revoked. Leah Gilliam’s lawsuit The decision centers around Leah Gilliam, who filed a lawsuit against the Tennessee Department of Revenue after receiving a letter… -
Argentina deploys naval patrols to counter foreign fishing activity
Argentina has launched naval patrols near its exclusive economic zone (EEZ) to deter foreign fishing vessels. The move follows concerns over illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, particularly in China’s distant-water fleet, the largest in the world. How is Argentina enforcing maritime regulations? Argentina’s navy deployed two aircraft, a C-12 Huron and a P-3C Orion,… -
WI Gov. Evers justifies proposal to use ‘inseminated person’ instead of ‘mother’
Full Story Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is defending his decision to include a proposal in his state budget that would change common terms in state law, including replacing “mother” with “inseminated person.” The move has sparked backlash from critics who view it as part of a “woke” social agenda. What is the proposed change? Evers’… -
DOGE altering 20-year-old DOD software to automate firing of workers: Report
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is reportedly working on an artificial intelligence tool that can automate its sweeping cuts to the federal workforce. According to Wired, engineers at DOGE appear to be recoding “AutoRIF,” or Automatic Reduction in Force, a program developed by the Department of Defense more than two decades ago. The… -
AZ Gov. Katie Hobbs promises coordination with Trump on immigration
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs, D, is bucking the trend among Democratic governors of not working with President Donald Trump on his illegal immigration crackdown. With the announcement, Hobbs becomes one of the first Democratic governors to announce her intention of coordinating with the Trump administration’s immigration policies as part of an executive order she signed…
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Mask ban under scrutiny as Columbia University complies with Trump order
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