Hamas has today handed over two of six Israeli hostages due to be freed from the Gaza Strip, as the body of murdered mother-of-two Shiri Bibas was handed back to her grieving family following a vile mix-up. Tal Shoham and Avera Mengistu have been handed over to the Red Cross, after being paraded on stage by masked gunmen, as we have seen in previous handovers. ...
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Tourist stabbed at Holocaust Memorial in Berlin
A tourist was seriously injured in a knife attack at the Holocaust Memorial in Berlin. The incident occurred on the northern side of the monument near the US Embassy. The victim, a 30-year-old Spanish tourist, underwent emergency surgery and is now stable. Berlin police arrested a suspect with blood stains near the crime scene. Investigations are ongoing. ...
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Ashley St. Clair Files Lawsuit Against Elon Musk for Sole Custody of Son
Ashley St. Clair is suing Elon Musk for sole legal custody of their infant son. St. Clair filed the petition for custody with the New York Supreme Court on Friday, Feb. 21. In the petition, St. Clair said New York is the home state of the child, who goes by R.S.C. ...

Supreme Court Halts Trump Administration’s Attempt to Dismiss Whistleblower Investigator
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday paused the Trump administration's efforts to dismiss the head of an independent agency charged with investigating whistleblower claims as the president seeks to remake the federal government. The decision allows Hampton Dellinger, a Biden appointee, to remain as head of the Office of Special Counsel at least through Feb. 26. ...

Ex-Proud Boys Leader Enrique Tarrio Arrested Near Capitol
Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio was arrested near the Capitol, showcasing a fetish for finding trouble. The incident occurred on 21st February 2025, making headlines for all the wrong reasons. Tarrio's arrest has sparked discussions and debates online, with many questioning his motives and actions. ...

Washington State Superintendent Defends Transgender Athletes in Girls Sports
Washington state Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal spoke in defense of transgender athletes in girls sports in an address Thursday, claiming it was "inaccurate" to say there are only two genders. "It is quite simply inaccurate to say, biologically, that there are only boys and there are only girls," Reykdal said. "There's a continuum. ...

President Trump Fires Joint Chiefs Chairman Charles Q. Brown
(CNN) — President Donald Trump fired Joint Chiefs Chairman Charles Q. Brown in an abrupt shakeup at the Pentagon Friday night. ...

Los Angeles District Attorney Opposes New Trial for Menendez Brothers
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles district attorney said Friday he opposes a new trial for Lyle and Erik Menendez in the 1989 killing of their parents but hasn’t made up his mind on whether to support a resentencing bid that could lead to their freedom after nearly 30 years in prison. ...

Federal Judge Blocks Trump Executive Order Targeting Diversity Programs
A federal judge on Friday blocked a sweeping executive order from President Trump that sought to end government support for programs promoting diversity, equity and inclusion. Judge Adam Abelson in Baltimore found it likely violates free-speech rights and granted an injunction blocking the funding withdrawal as a lawsuit plays out. Mr. ...

President Trump Fires Gen. Charles Q. Brown as Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff
President Trump abruptly fired Air Force Gen. Charles Q. Brown as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on Friday, sidelining a history-making fighter pilot and respected officer as part of a campaign to rid the military of leaders who support diversity and equity in the ranks. ...

New York City Files Lawsuit Against Trump Administration for $80 Million in FEMA Funding
New York City has taken legal action against the Trump administration to recover over $80 million in funding that was rescinded from the city. The funds, originally allocated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for hotel accommodations for migrants, were abruptly withdrawn. ...

26-Year-Old Accused of Killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Appears in Court
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. ...

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. ...
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 ...

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

Gen. CQ Brown Visits Troops at U.S.-Mexico Border
WASHINGTON (AP) — Gen. CQ Brown, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is visiting troops along the U.S.-Mexico border Friday to assess the military’s progress in fortifying sections of the wall, coming as the Pentagon rapidly expands its border mission in line with President Donald Trump’s efforts to combat illegal immigration. ...

Senate passes $340 billion budget resolution after marathon 'vote-a-rama'
Feb. 21 (UPI) -- The Senate passed a $340 billion budget resolution early Friday after Democrats forced a marathon "vote-a-rama" in which Republicans had to reject numerous amendments. ...

Manhattan Murderer to Face Court on Friday
(CNN) — Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on a busy Manhattan sidewalk, will appear in court on Friday to face murder and terror charges in his New York state case. ...

Republican Senators Pass $340 Billion Budget for Trump's Immigration Agenda
Republican senators pushed a $340 billion budget framework to passage early Friday, chugging through an all-night session and Democratic opposition in a step toward unleashing money the Trump administration says it needs for mass deportations and border security that top their agenda. ...

Three Buses Explode Near Tel Aviv in Suspected Terror Attack
Three buses exploded near Tel Aviv on Thursday in what Israeli police are calling a suspected, coordinated terror attack, according to the country’s Police Spokesperson’s Unit. ...