Mass Email Sent to Federal Employees: 5 Things We Know
DOGE leader Elon Musk says workers should respond to the email or it will be seen as a resignation, but also says workers who respond could be promoted.
New Official Pandemic Report Recommends Against Use of COVID Vaccines: Dr. Gary Davidson
Dr. Gary Davidson is an emergency physician and primary author of a new Alberta official report on the COVID-19 pandemic response.
Musk Wants to Get Rid of Voice of America; Kari Lake Says It’s Worth Saving.
The state-funded news agency should be reformed, not dissolved, Lake says.

Tom Cotton’s ‘Seven Things You Can’t Say About China’
Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton is ready to explain how China is a threat to the United States, in his new book.
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Conservative CDU Wins German Election, AfD in 2nd: Projected Results
CDU is heading into what are likely to be lengthy coalition talks without a strong negotiating hand.
Shen Yun Calls for Investigation Following Bomb Threat at Kennedy Center
The arts group vows to keep going despite intimidation.
Elon Musk Clarifies Email to Federal Workers as Some Agencies Ask Staff Not to Respond
The head of DOGE said there are examples of ‘non-existent people’ or ‘dead people’ being used to collect federal paychecks.
Trump Says He’s Going With Musk to Check If There Is Gold in Fort Knox
The president’s comments come amid speculation about the condition of the gold in the heavily fortified military installation near Louisville.
American Airlines Flight From New York to India Diverted After Reported Bomb Threat
The flight was delayed by six hours and 46 minutes.
Zelenskyy Says He’s Willing to Resign in Exchange for Ukraine Joining NATO
The Trump administration is currently negotiating a deal with Ukraine to access the nation’s rare earth minerals in exchange for continued U.S. military aid.
Future Bright for Solar Power, but Slack Times Ahead for Offshore Wind
The Trump administration’s offshore wind energy development pause appears to be a mighty blow to the struggling wind industry.
Pope Has Signs of Mild Kidney Failure, Remains in Critical Condition: Vatican
The pope was hospitalized on Feb. 14 after experiencing bronchiectasis and asthmatic bronchitis that soon led to a polymicrobial infection.
New Official Pandemic Report Recommends Against Use of COVID Vaccines: Dr. Gary Davidson
Dr. Gary Davidson is an emergency physician and primary author of a new Alberta official report on the COVID-19 pandemic response.
Probe of Maine Education Department Initiated Over Men Competing in Women’s Sports
The investigation follows Trump’s remarks that federal funding for Maine will be stopped if it does not protect women’s sports from male competition.
‘I’ve Never Seen Anything Like It,’ Says Shen Yun Patron
MESA, Ariz.—Shen Yun Performing Arts touched theatergoers in Mesa, Arizona, in mid-February. Patrons were amazed by the artistry.
Newsom Asks Congress for Nearly $40 Billion for Los Angeles Wildfire Aid
The governor said the funding would prioritize rebuilding homes, infrastructures, businesses, schools, health care facilities, and churches.
Trump Confident Russia-Ukraine War Could End This Week, White House Says
The president said on Friday that he did not think it was necessary for Zelenskyy to attend negotiations.
March Partial Solar Eclipse Will Cast Shadow Over North America, the Arctic—What to Know
The March 29 partial eclipse will be unusually deep; a full 93 percent of the sun will be covered at the moment of greatest eclipse.
Supreme Court Allows Whistleblower Suit Against Wisconsin Bell
The justices rejected the company’s argument that the False Claims Act did not apply to the case.
Understanding the Impending Reciprocal Tariffs in Trade
Charts provide the context behind the president’s demand for fairness and order to restore steel tariffs by removing exclusions.
Atrial Fibrillation: Common Heart Condition With 10 Symptoms to Watch For
Affecting approximately 10 million people in the United States, atrial fibrillation is the most common type of irregular heart rhythm.
What to Know About Lt. Gen. Caine, Trump’s Nominee for Joint Chiefs
Trump nominated retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. John D. Caine to lead the Joint Chiefs of Staff after firing Gen. Charles Q. Brown.
Tracking Trump’s High Level Appointments, Senate Confirmations
The Senate is undertaking the confirmation process for the president’s new administration.
Israel Says Prisoner Release Delayed Over Hamas’s ‘Repeated Violations’
Netanyahu’s office said the release is on indefinite hold until Hamas can guarantee that the next hostage release will be ‘without the humiliating ceremonies.’
Bolivians Push Back on ‘Worst Possible’ Lithium Deal With China and Russia
Locals are contesting new contracts that would force the country to absorb a high level of financial risk.
The Americans Who Still Prefer Pre-Internet Ways to Smartphones
Even among smartphone owners, there are those who prefer to use other methods to find information and to communicate.
Real Estate Experts Predict an Improved Spring Market for 2025
‘This year, we’re predicting more moderate price gains, as we’re starting to see more inventory come onto the market,’ one expert said.
Go Gaily in the Dark: The Laughter of the Saints
We might think of saints as somber and austere, but many of them were known for their good spirits and sense of humor.

Spring Training 2025: National League Preview
The Mets and Cubs made some moves this winter. But the world champion Dodgers spent a boatload of money and got even better.

Spring Training 2025: National League Preview
The Mets and Cubs made some moves this winter. But the world champion Dodgers spent a boatload of money and got even better.

Righteous Brothers’ Bill Medley Returns to Music With 1st Album in Nearly 20 Years
At 84, the Righteous Brothers legend overcomes throat cancer and loss to release ‘Straight From the Heart,’ a country ballad collection.

Righteous Brothers’ Bill Medley Returns to Music With 1st Album in Nearly 20 Years
At 84, the Righteous Brothers legend overcomes throat cancer and loss to release ‘Straight From the Heart,’ a country ballad collection.

Suspended Hair: Don’t Let This Acupoint’s Name Mislead You
So named due to it’s location along the hairline, the Suspended Hair, or Xuan Li acupoint, has a surprising range of benefits.

Suspended Hair: Don’t Let This Acupoint’s Name Mislead You
So named due to it’s location along the hairline, the Suspended Hair, or Xuan Li acupoint, has a surprising range of benefits.

It’s Character That Counts Most in the Arena
Theodore Roosevelt’s 1910 speech has life lessons for all of us.

‘Captain America: Brave New World’: More Muddled, Middling MCU
The film works best as a platform for Mackie to emerge from Chris Evans’ shadow, but doesn’t successfully create a distinct enough personality.

The Search and Discovery of C-14, and the Revolution It Created
In ‘This Week in History,’ an American scientist discovered the elusive carbon isotope, C14, resulting in a scientific time machine.

A Simple Hobbit’s Journey to Greatness
A fun-loving hobbit learns what it means to be courageous and give of himself, in the “Lord of the Rings” series by J.R.R. Tolkien.

It’s Character That Counts Most in the Arena
Theodore Roosevelt’s 1910 speech has life lessons for all of us.

Rouladen
Delicious Beef Rouladen is rolls of tender, braised beef wrapped around bacon and match-sticked carrots, onions and pickles, smothered in delicious gravy.
Winter in Pinnacles: What to Do (And What to Avoid) at Your Next National Park Visit
Living here, it’s easy to take the comfort of year-round outdoor adventures for granted.
An Extraordinary French Polynesian Sea Adventure
An Aranui cargo-cum-cruise ship voyage captures the romance of the South Pacific and the heritage and majesty of the Marquesas Islands.
For Decades It Was Highway 15’s Seedy, Oddball Attraction. Now Primm, Nev., Is a Ghost Town
The desert town that once lured LA travelers with bottom-dollar deals and family fun is now mostly empty, telling a story of a larger decline.
Winter in Pinnacles: What to Do (And What to Avoid) at Your Next National Park Visit
Living here, it’s easy to take the comfort of year-round outdoor adventures for granted.

Ex Libris: Julia Ward Howe
In this latest installment of Ex Libris, we turn to the books that influenced a writer best known for her lyrics to ‘Battle Hymn of the Republic.’

Henry Dana Washburn: The Strength to Explore
In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ we meet a young Civil War hero who fights through severe illness to lead a pivotal expedition into Yellowstone.

From the Rat Race to Beehives: How a Self-Taught Beekeeper Found Her Calling
Hilary Kearney is an expert beekeeper, business owner, and educator, passionate about sharing the wondrous world of these fascinating, intelligent creatures.
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