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A new online “DEI Watchlist” has triggered heated debate after public health advocates sounded the alarm it could be used to intimidate and discredit federal employees working on diversity and equity initiatives. The list, compiled by the conservative American Accountability Foundation, singles out at least 57 public health officials, many of whom are women and…
Lindsey Vonn ended her Alpine World Ski Championships appearance prematurely after hitting a gate at Saalbach-Hinterglemm, Austria on February 7, 2025. The return competition of this skiing legend ended prematurely because she hit a gate with her arm resulting in lost balance and a dramatic slowdown. Following the quick termination Vonn gave comfort to her…
World-class footballer Neymar made his first appearance for Santos FC Brazilian club since rejoining following his team switch at Santos, Brazil stadium on February 7th, 2025. Neymar appeared to the crowd for the first time since his Santos return in a Campeonato Paulista game against Botafogo-SP at Vila Belmiro Stadium. The spectators at Vila Belmiro…
The United States Presidential administration forcibly took control of a second aircraft belonging to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro because of violations that emerged from U.S. sanctions and export control regulations. The United States seized the Dassault Falcon 200 jet while it received maintenance service in the Dominican Republic. The Department of Justice under the United…
A federal judge issued an initial order that prevents federal workers from being forced to accept the deferred resignation terms established by the Trump administration before September 30, 2025. The program faces opposition from federal employee unions because it lacks sufficient transparency and puts workers in a rush to choose without enough information. Federal labor…
Candy Crush Solitaire from King, available now on the largest mobile platforms, brings TriPeaks solitaire mechanics together in a fun, colorful world from Candy Crush. Renowned developer of Candy Crush, King, has officially launched its newest mobile game in the form of Candy Crush Solitaire, currently available worldwide. The new title seamlessly weaves together the…
Learn how NASA’s Artemis program is paving the way for astronauts to return to the lunar surface, paving the way for sustainable exploration and future missions to Mars. NASA’s Artemis Program: Charting America’s Return to the Moon SA’s Artemis program is the United States leading its plan to return astronauts to the Moon, aiming for…
The attorneys general of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut are pushing Altice USA to automatically refund Optimum customers who have been cut off from MSG Networks since a contract dispute began. United for the issue, the New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut attorneys general urged Altice USA, which is the Optimum parent, to automatically…
The central banks of the Americas will have to navigate the evolution of trade dynamics, policy uncertainty, and the issue of inflation expectation anchoring. The situation holds in that the global economic landscape is changing profoundly, with the challenges seriously affecting the central banks of the Americas as they face a series of demanding issues…
A gastrointestinal outbreak on Royal Caribbean’s Radiance of the Seas left nearly 100 passengers and crew members sick with vomiting and diarrhea. The cause remains unknown, but enhanced sanitation measures were implemented. This marks the sixth cruise-related outbreak reported by the CDC in 2025. A Caribbean cruise turned uneasy for nearly 100 passengers and crew…
