Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on a busy Manhattan sidewalk, appeared in court for a status hearing on Friday in New York City. ...
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Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck Finalize Divorce Settlement
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck officially became divorced and single Friday. ...

Hamas Releases Last Six Living Hostages in Ceasefire Deal with Israel
Hamas on Saturday released the last six living hostages under the first phase of its ceasefire with Israel with a week remaining, as growing questions over the next phase clouded the future of the fragile deal. ...
Reguladores toman el control del programa de reemplazo de tuberías de Peoples Gas en Chicago
El jueves, los reguladores tomaron las riendas de Peoples Gas y su difamado programa de reemplazo de tuberías, sometiendo a la empresa de servicios públicos de Chicago a revisiones anuales del enorme proyecto que lleva una década de retraso y miles de millones de dólares por encima del presupuesto. ...

IRS Layoffs Raise Concerns About Taxpayer Service
With thousands of IRS layoffs this week, some experts worry the cuts could impact taxpayer service. But your refund shouldn't be affected if you file an accurate return electronically and select direct deposit for payment, O'Saben said. ...
Illinois Basketball Hit by Illness
How nasty was it after Illinois’ men’s basketball team’s 95-74 loss at Wisconsin earlier this week, a game that snapped the Illini’s nine-game winning streak in the border rivalry? So nasty, the Illini wouldn’t line up and shake the Badgers’ hands. ...
Survivors of Highland Park Parade Shooting Allowed to Attend Trial
Victims who survived the shooting at the Highland Park parade will be able to witness the trial of the suspect, although many of them will be called as witnesses, a judge ruled on Thursday. Lake County Judge Victoria Rossetti, in the final court hearing before jury selection begins on Monday, ruled in favor of the prosecution's request to allow victims to view the trial. ...
Trump's Immigration Policy: A Challenge for America
Dada la actual atención nacional sobre los despidos masivos de empleados federales por parte de la administración de Trump/Musk y el ataque masivo a los programas y políticas de diversidad, equidad e inclusión (DEI) en todas las instituciones de nuestro país, será un error imperdonable si dejamos de desafiar y criticar los esfuerzos de deportación masiva que desde el 20 de en ...
Joffrey Ballet's "Golden Hour" Showcases World Premieres and Fan Favorites
Mixed-repertoire programs typically give viewers a chance to focus more on dance for dance’s sake and to take a break from pervasive evening-length story ballets, and that was mostly true in the Joffrey Ballet’s “Golden Hour,” which opened Thursday and runs through March 2 at the Lyric Opera House. ...

A New Jersey Man Convicted of Attempted Murder for Stabbing Author Salman Rushdie
A New Jersey man was convicted Friday of attempted murder for stabbing author Salman Rushdie multiple times on a New York lecture stage in 2022. ...

Experts Urge Federal Workers to Apply for Unemployment Benefits Amid Job Cuts
Workers should apply for unemployment as soon as possible, experts said. Delays are likely amid the purge of government workers. ...

Tesla Recalls Vehicles Over Power Steering Failures
Tesla informed the vehicle safety regulator about power steering failures, offering an over-the-air software update as a solution. The company stated no crashes, injuries, or deaths were linked to the issue. This recall follows a previous probe and voluntary recall in China regarding the same systems. ...

Three People Fatally Shot Outside Driver's License Office in Louisville
Three people were fatally shot Friday afternoon outside a driver's license office in Louisville, Kentucky. Louisville Metro Police reported the shooting occurred around noon at the Driver Licensing Regional Office on Dixie Highway, just north of Interstate 265. According to WDRB, Maj. ...

Bluebird Bio to be Acquired by Carlyle and SK Capital for $30 Million
Bluebird Bio announced on Friday that it will be selling itself to private equity firms Carlyle and SK Capital for approximately $30 million. This move marks the end of Bluebird's journey from being one of the most talked-about biotech companies to facing financial struggles. ...
Apple Vision Pro to Receive Apple Intelligence Features in April
The rumors are true: Apple confirmed today that the Vision Pro will get Apple Intelligence features in April with the arrival of visionOS 2.4. A developer beta is also rolling out today for the less patient. As we've seen on other devices, Apple is starting out the Vision Pro's AI rollout with basic features. ...

South Carolina Man Chooses Death by Firing Squad
A South Carolina man on death row has chosen death by firing squad as his method of execution, his lawyer said on Friday. If his execution is carried out, he will be the first person killed in that manner in the state’s history. ...

Tesla Recalls 376,000 Electric Vehicles in U.S. Over Power Steering Issue
WASHINGTON >> Tesla today said it was recalling 376,000 of its electric vehicles in the U.S., due to a failure of the power steering assist feature that could make the vehicles harder to steer, particularly at low speeds, raising the risk of a crash. Tesla shares fell 3% in mid-day trading. ...
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Voletta Wallace, Mother of Notorious B.I.G., Passes Away at 72
Voletta Wallace, the mother of the late rapper Notorious B.I.G., has died. The Monroe County Coroner confirmed with PEOPLE that Voletta, the mother of Christopher Wallace, died of natural causes at home under hospice care on Friday, Feb. 21. TMZ was first to report the news. She was 72. ...

Hunter Schafer Reveals Passport Lists Gender as Male Following Trump Executive Order
“Euphoria” star Hunter Schafer posted a video to her TikTok story in which she revealed that her renewed passport lists her gender as male following Donald Trump‘s executive order declaring the government will only recognize two genders: Male and female. Schafer is one of the most prominent trans actors in Hollywood thanks to her roles in the hit series. ...

Pope Francis' Health Update: Hospitalized with Pneumonia
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis’ condition isn’t life-threatening, but he’s not out of danger, his medical team said Friday, as the 88-year-old pontiff marked his first week in a hospital with pneumonia on top of chronic bronchitis. ...

Apple Withdraws Advanced Data Protection Tool from UK iCloud Users
Apple is withdrawing its Advanced Data Protection tool from the UK, leaving iCloud users without the highest level of encryption the company currently offers. The move comes just weeks after reports emerged that the British government was pressuring Apple to create a backdoor into its encrypted services for law enforcement and spying purposes. ...
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Arie Luyendyk Jr. Reveals Plans for Growing Family
Arie Luyendyk Jr. is having a change of heart. On Thursday, Feb. 20, the former Bachelor, 43, and his wife Lauren Burnham, 33, whom he met while on the show, revealed they have plans to grow their family in a video shared on their YouTube channel. However, in order to do that, Arie had to undergo a vasectomy reversal. ...

Multi-Faceted Business Empire CEO Charged with Racketeering Conspiracy and Sex Trafficking
After Combs was arrested based on the sealed indictment, the indictment was unsealed on Sept. 17. The 54-year-old was charged with racketeering conspiracy; sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion; as well as transportation to engage in prostitution, according to court documents obtained by NBC News. ...

Lady Gaga to Perform Free Concert at Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro
Lady Gaga is set to perform at Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in May. The landmark free concert, set to take place on May 3, will be broadcast live on Multishow and TV Globo, starting at 9 p.m. BRT. The show will be open to the public on a first-come, first-serve basis for fans of the pop superstar. ...

New York Yankees Announce Change to No-Beard Policy
The New York Yankees are changing their no-beard policy. Going forward, Yankees players will be allowed to have "well-groomed beards." It's a beard bombshell by the Bronx Bombers, ending a ban imposed by owner George Steinbrenner 49 years ago. In a statement released Friday morning, the Hal Steinbrenner announced the change. ...