Full Story The Social Security Administration’s acting commissioner, Michelle King, left her job at the agency over billionaire Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) requests to access sensitive government records, according to multiple reports and sources familiar with her departure. Reports said that King, who worked more than 30 years at the agency before…

When 18-year-old college student Jaren Barajas banked a half-court shot at the buzzer to win $100,000 at the NBA All-Star Game Sunday, Feb. 16, he not only defeated Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard, he also became the latest sports fan to win during big-prize contests geared to spectators.  This challenge in particular was promoted by…

YouTube TV and Paramount have reached a long-term agreement, ensuring that over 8 million YouTube TV subscribers will continue to have access to popular channels. These channels include CBS, CBS Sports, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central and MTV. Negotiations between the two companies have become tense in recent weeks. Paramount warned that its networks could go dark…

Israel is preparing to receive more hostages as part of a negotiated ceasefire deal with Hamas. According to Israeli officials, Hamas will release six hostages on Saturday, Feb. 22. Additionally, the militant group agreed to return the bodies of four deceased hostages on Thursday, Feb. 20. The first phase of an agreement mediated by Qatar…

The U.S. has started negotiations aimed at ending the war between Russia and Ukraine, despite the continuous attacks. And a plane with over 80 people on board flipped upside down at Toronto’s airport. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025. Russia launches large-scale drone attack on Ukraine ahead of peace…

Spring Training is underway across Major League Baseball as teams workout in Arizona and Florida. In the National League Central, there is no clear favorite. Which of the five teams will take advantage of a wide-open race? Can the Cubs finally return to the playoffs? The Chicago Cubs have missed the playoffs in four straight…

Boston’s police commissioner says the department does not enforce civil detainers related to federal immigration law. He says the department follows state and local laws. This means when a migrant living in the country illegally is arrested for a crime, Boston police officers do not notify U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents before releasing…

Arizona could soon become the latest state to ticket drivers who camp out in the left lane on interstates and highways while watching faster-moving traffic pass them by.  All states require drivers to keep right on multi-lane roadways unless passing a slower-moving vehicle, but several states allow law enforcement to ticket drivers who refuse to…

A new poll reveals that most parents are hesitant about their teens getting nonsurgical cosmetic procedures. While some support it for mental health reasons, many worry about social media’s role in shaping unrealistic beauty standards. As first reported by a local Fox affiliate, The C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll from the University of Michigan…

The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) could take on a larger role in battling Mexican drug cartels under President Donald Trump, The Washington Post reports, citing people familiar with the matter. Mexican drug cartels are known to be powerful and violent criminal organizations primarily involved in trafficking drugs over the United States’ southern border, as well…