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NFL, Turning Point USA Present Vastly Different Halftime Shows
While Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny performed his set in Spanish at the Super Bowl, Kid Rock headlined an alternative concert honoring Charlie Kirk.
America in Photos: Cold-Stunned Iguanas, Religious Freedom Summit, and Utah Snow Drought
Notable moments from the past week in America.
Nancy Guthrie’s Disappearance: What We Know a Week After Savannah Guthrie’s Mother Went Missing
Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen on the night of Jan. 31.
Musk: SpaceX to Focus on Building City on Moon Before Mars
He still anticipates work to begin on the first Martian city in five to seven years.
Trump Endorses Nexstar–Tegna Broadcast Television Deal
Nexstar and Tenga operate independently from large broadcast networks such as NBC and ABC
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US Health Spending Explained in 5 Charts
Health care spending reached new heights in 2024 and continues to grow as a share of the U.S. economy, placing an increasing burden on consumers.
Pentagon to Cut Academic Ties With Harvard, Hegseth Says
The secretary of war said the Ivy League school promotes ideology misaligned with military values.
Small Business Administration Suspends 111,620 California Borrowers Suspected of $8.6 Billion Fraud
The agency will pursue criminal referrals regarding the $8.6 billion fraud with the Department of Justice.
Washington Post CEO Steps Down Days After Major Staff Cuts
The Washington Post has announced Jeff D’Onofrio to fill in as the publication’s acting CEO and publisher.
Mid-Decade Redistricting Wave Scrambles House Map Ahead of 2026
Six states already have new maps, with more redraws moving through legislatures and courts as both parties test mid-decade changes.
Federal Government Appeals Judge’s Decision That Blocked Termination of Haitian TPS
There is estimated to be more than 300,000 Haitian immigrants in the United States on TPS, according to the National Immigration Forum.
Dow Hits 50,000 for First Time Ever
The stock market is rallying following three days of selling amid tech stock, metals, and crypto turmoil.
Trump Says Iran Wants to Make a Deal ‘Very Badly’
The talks went ahead after weeks of bellicose exchanges between the United States and the Islamic Republic.
FDA Chief Signals Crackdown on Companies Marketing Illegal Copycat Drugs
‘The FDA cannot verify the quality, safety, or effectiveness of non-approved drugs,’ FDA commissioner Marty Makary said.
EU Drove Global Censorship Through Tech Platforms: House Judiciary Report
A House Judiciary report claims EU regulators used closed-door forums and voluntary codes to pressure tech firms into global moderation rules.
No Public Sign of Response to Savannah Guthrie’s Video as Search for Missing Mother Continues
Savannah Guthrie described her mother as a ‘kind, faithful, loyal, fiercely loving woman of goodness and light.’
US–Russia New START Treaty Expires, Ending Binding Limits on Strategic Nuclear Arms
Together, the United States and Russia possess nearly 90 percent of the world’s nuclear weapons.
Study of Military Meals Finds Low Nutrients, Concerning Contaminants
Health activists who organized the study are calling on the Trump administration to treat the U.S. food supply as a national security concern.
Trump: New Immigration Approach Will Remain Strict, Include ‘Softer Touch’
The president said he remained committed to enforcing the nation’s laws and deporting violent criminals.
