The White House said on Friday, Feb. 28, that President Donald Trump is slated to sign an executive order designating English as the official language of the United States. What will the order do? The order could impact documents and services offered by federal agencies, and those receiving federal funds. The Trump administration said it…

The 42-day first phase of the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel is expiring soon. There are essentially three options for what happens next: the first phase is extended, negotiators work out the details for a second phase or there may be a return to fighting in Gaza. Right now, it looks like the third option…

We don’t yet know what movie will win the award for Best Picture at the 97th Oscars on Sunday, March 2, but we do know who the host will be: Conan O’Brien. The former “Late Night” host has overseen other big events like the Emmys and the White House Correspondents Dinner, but never the Oscars.…

President Donald Trump cut short his talks with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, telling him to come back to the White House when he’s “ready for peace” following a tense exchange in the Oval Office Friday, Feb. 28. At one point during the meeting, Trump raised his voice at Zelenskyy calling him “disrespectful.” Trump posted to…

Live-fire drills carried out by the Chinese navy surprised some pilots on Friday, Feb. 28, as they took place along their flight path. Air traffic control told the pilots about the drills after takeoff through satellite text messages. The live-fire drills forced the pilots to change course in busy airspace abruptly. Has this happened before?…

Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” tour is one of the hottest events of the year. But securing tickets isn’t just about price—it requires a strategy. Fans across the country are scrambling to get seats, with some traveling to different cities for better deals. Resale prices, ticket scams and buying trends all determine how and when fans should…

Starting at sundown on Friday, Feb. 28, millions of Muslims worldwide will observe the monthlong tradition of Ramadan. As is tradition, they will fast daily until March 29. Muslims fast during Ramadan as a means of spiritual reflection, which involves abstaining from food and drink. What is Ramadan? Ramadan is a time of spiritual reflection…

A tentative deal has been reached to end an illegal correction officers’ strike in New York, which has disrupted the state’s prison system for more than a week. Gov. Kathy Hochul, D, announced the agreement between the New York State Department of Corrections and the State Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association on Thursday, Feb.…

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…

Israel’s military has released its first official summary of an internal investigation into the failures leading up to and during the Hamas attack on Oct. 7, 2023. The report concludes that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) underestimated Hamas’ capabilities, misjudged its intentions and ultimately failed to protect Israeli civilians. According to the investigation, Hamas militants…