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NFL removes ‘End Racism’ slogan from end zones for Super Bowl
Full Story In preparation for the 2025 Super Bowl, the NFL has removed the slogan “End Racism” from the back of the end zones on Caesars Superdome turf. For the first time since 2020, the league will not display that phrase. What will be on the end zones now? Instead, one end of the field… -
Student protests erupt in LA over Trump administration’s immigration policies
Protests have erupted in Southern California in recent days over the Trump administration’s immigration policies and deportation plans. Hundreds of students from several Los Angeles County schools walked out of class Tuesday, Feb. 4, to protest in front of City Hall. Just before noon local time, students marched, held signs and carried the Mexican and… -
FBI agents sue Trump DOJ over list of agents involved in Jan. 6 cases
The FBI handed over a list of agents who worked on the Jan. 6 Capitol riot cases to the Department of Justice (DOJ) Tuesday, Feb. 4. Instead of names, the FBI provided employee ID numbers, titles, roles, activities and office locations for roughly 4,000 employees. Over the years, the DOJ has launched several investigations into… -
Trump to sign executive order barring trans women and girls from female sports
President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order Wednesday, Feb. 5, that will bar transgender women and girls from competing in female sports at schools and colleges. The order, titled “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports,” will be issued on National Girls and Women in Sports Day –– the first Wednesday of each… -
How January workout mistakes turn into February doctor visits
Every January, gyms fill with determined people eager to start fresh workout routines. But by February, many find themselves swapping protein shakes for painkillers. A study reported by The Daily Sentinel highlights how January’s fitness resolutions often lead to February injuries. Research from High Rise Financial analyzed data from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)… -
Internal CBP memo warns agents of new threats from Mexican cartels: Reports
Internal memos reviewed by NewsNation and The New York Post warn U.S. Border Patrol agents that Mexican drug cartels have authorized the use of kamikaze drones and explosives to target agents and other U.S. law enforcement at the southern U.S. border. The outlets cite internal memos from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials highlighting… -
EA celebrates 25 years of The Sims with re-releases of classic games
For 25 years, The Sims has been a go-to game for creativity and self-expression. The life simulation franchise lets players build dream homes, design digital selves and live out endless possibilities. But people aren’t just playing the game anymore. In many ways, The Sims predicted how people express themselves in today’s digital world. On Feb.… -
NJ Gov. Murphy criticized for suggesting he would house a migrant
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, a Democrat, faced criticism from Republicans in the state for comments he made suggesting that he either supported housing an undocumented immigrant in his home or was currently doing so. During a conversation with the progressive group Blue Wave New Jersey, Murphy said he would open his residence to allow… -
Medical jet carrying pediatric patient crashes in Philadelphia neighborhood
A medical jet crashed in a northeast Philadelphia neighborhood Friday evening, Jan. 31, igniting fires to homes and vehicles nearby. Among the passengers on board was a young girl who had just received treatment for a life-threatening illness. The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed six people were aboard the Learjet 55 when it crashed around 6:30… -
GOP lawmakers introduce SHUSH Act to ease firearm suppressor regulations
Two Republican lawmakers introduced legislation to remove certain regulations surrounding firearm suppressors. Rep. Michael Cloud, R-Texas, and Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, are the chief co-sponsors of the Silencers Help Us Save Hearing (SHUSH) Act. A firearm suppressor, or “silencer,” is a device attached to the muzzle of a firearm to reduce the noise, muzzle flash… -
Amazon to increase ad spend on X, signaling policy reversal: Report
Amazon is spending more money on ads for the social media platform X, signaling a reversal of its previous strategy, The Wall Street Journal reports, citing people familiar with the situation. Over a year ago, the multinational tech company pulled much of its ad spending from X, as did other brands, over concerns about content… -
NYPD commissioner announces 3-part plan to make subway riders feel safe
New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch announced a three-part transit plan during her State of the NYPD Address on Thursday, Jan. 30. The plan aims to make subway riders feel safer. Tisch shared that overall index crime was down in 2024. It includes a 3.6% decrease in murders, a 2.3% drop in robberies and… -
Amazon sued for allegedly tracking, selling consumers’ location data
Amazon is facing a new lawsuit over allegations that it secretly tracked consumers’ locations and sold their data without consent. The complaint, filed Wednesday, Jan. 29, in a San Francisco federal court, claims the tech giant embedded tracking software into mobile apps to collect location data. According to the complaint, Amazon collected data on daily…