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SCOTUS hears case that could reshape social media
The Supreme Court on Monday heard arguments on the constitutionality of laws in Texas and Florida that would regulate how social media companies like Facebook, TikTok and X control the content posted on their sites. FOX 5’s Katie Barlow breaks it all down. ⌘ Read more

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Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson says enthusiasm is high for Tuesday’s primary
Tomorrow is the last day to vote in Michigan’s Presidential Primary - Tuesday, Feb 27th. More than one million people have already voted - either by absentee ballot or early in-person voting. ⌘ Read more

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Armed robbers force victim to drive to Virginia, then abandon him in Maryland
D.C. police are looking for at least three suspects connected to an armed kidnapping that spanned across the DMV this weekend. According to the Metropolitan Police Department, around 12:30 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 25, a man arranged to meet up with someone via social media to sell some items. The victim and suspect agreed to meet at 25th Street and L … ⌘ Read more

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Police investigate hit-and-run as homicide
St. Petersburg police are searching for the driver who they say intentionally hit and killed 35-year-old Taiwan Gland overnight. Gland was hit just down the road from where his son died after a shooting on Friday. ⌘ Read more

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MN weather: Temperature drop in the forecast
The Twin Cities broke a record on Monday for high temperatures… but the record warmth could be followed by snow on Wednesday. Temperatures on Monday reached 65 at Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport, breaking the previous record of 64 from 1896. ⌘ Read more

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Thousands of academic workers at York University strike for better wages
Around three thousand academic workers at York University walked off the job on Monday after their union and the school failed to reach a deal on a new collective agreement. Union members are calling for wages that they say reflect the current cost of living. ⌘ Read more

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Nassau County called to do more with opioid settlement
The families of drug overdose victims on Long Island are accusing the Nassau County government of failing to distribute more than $92M that they received as part of opioid settlements. ⌘ Read more

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Playful Armadillo Becomes One With Ball at San Antonio Zoo
A three-banded armadillo named Wilson entertained visitors at the San Antonio Zoo recently, as he played with a toy Spurs basketball and incorporated it into his roly-poly form. Footage posted to Facebook on Saturday, February 24, shows Wilson promptly grabbing and rolling over with a ball after a keeper places him in a San Antonio Spurs-themed enclosure. The footage also shows ho … ⌘ Read more

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How effective is wage theft enforcement in Ontario?
Five years after being charged with not complying with Ontario’s Ministry of Labour, Toronto businessman Anchuan Jiang is facing new claims of wage theft and orders to pay employees. CBC’s Sarah MacMillan looks into the province’s Employment Standards Act and where it needs improving. ⌘ Read more

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Battle over border bills continues in Congress
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are planning to visit the U.S. border on the same day, separated by just 300 miles as a bipartisan group in the House is working to provide an alternative to the Senate’s failed national security bill. ⌘ Read more

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Off-duty Florida firefighter rescues victim
Shawn Holbrook is a driver operator with the Titusville Fire Department and was honored with a service award because of his daring rescue. He was at a convenience store with his wife on Feb. 17 when someone’s life was on the line. ⌘ Read more

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Bird-feed loaf and a date: What children eat in Gaza
Hunger stalks the entire Gaza Strip, the tiny enclave where 2.3 million people have been living under Israel’s bombardment since Oct. 7 as it battles Hamas militants. In central Gaza, three young brothers had run away in secret to take refuge with their aunt in her tent in Deir al-Balah because there was nothing to eat in Gaza City. Just north of Deir al-Balah, Warda Mattar, a displaced mother … ⌘ Read more

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‘I’m not taking the word of any politician’: Andrew Forrest on nuclear energy push
Fortescue Chairman Andrew Forrest has rubbished the Coalition’s push for nuclear energy.

Mr Fortescue told Sky News Australia how he spoke with General Energy about the costs of implementing nuclear energy and the timeframe required.

“If I order one, when do I get one? And they said, ‘mate, look, 15 years’,” he said.

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‘He’ll score runs’: Uzzie backs new partner to fire
A “pretty green” Wellington wicket and New Zealand bowlers well equipped to exploit conditions in their favour could be Steve Smith’s greatest challenge in just his third Test as an opening batter. ⌘ Read more

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Investigation into murder of Laken Hope Riley
We are learning more about Jose Ibarra, the suspect arrested for the murder of 22-year-old Laken Hope Riley, a University of Georgia student who ICE says came to the U.S. illegally from Venezuela. Officials also say he was previously arrested in New York, but local officials have not confirmed that part of the story. ⌘ Read more

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‘That terrified me’: Ian Roberts on coming out in 1994
Ian Roberts, the NRL’s first and last openly gay player, opens up on his decision to come out in 1994 ahead of the launch of Qtopia Sydney, the world’s largest museum and cultural centre dedicated to queer history and the LGBTQIA+ community. ⌘ Read more

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‘Drunk’ passenger’s horrific hostie attack
A “drunk” and “extremely violent” passenger on a plane from Dubai was caught on camera headbutting a flight attendant, causing crew members to tackle him and restrain him with cable ties, video shows. ⌘ Read more

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Russian editor defends decision to put Navalny on cover
The editor of a Moscow weekly said he stands by the decision to devote its front page last week to the death of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, even though most of the print run was confiscated. Rachel Faber reports. ⌘ Read more

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Squatters: The vacant house threat
Squatters can be a fairly big problem, and some Chicago area realtors say the issue is booming. It’s a nuisance that grows with the housing market. So what can you do? FOX 32’s Dane Placko spoke to a victim of squatting. ⌘ Read more

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Woman battles back after random road rage shooting
Amari Franklin has loved fashion and design ever since she was a little girl and that love is what helped the Clark Atlanta University senior find her way back, and her calling, after being shot in random road rage attack. ⌘ Read more

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Ella French shooting trial: Jury selection begins in fatal shooting of Chicago officer
Jury selection has begun in the murder trial of Chicago police officer Ella French. FOX 32’s Nate Rodgers was at the courthouse with what we can expect this week. ⌘ Read more

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Kotoni Staggs’ emotional family reunion in vegas
It took Kotoni Staggs 21 years to meet his American father. Now the Brisbane Broncos star is using the NRL’s historic trip to Las Vegas to put together the final pieces in his fractured, and at times heart-wrenching, family puzzle. ⌘ Read more

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A chat with author Morgan Richard Olivier
A best-selling author with an eye for wellness and an ear for motivational speaking recently published a new book called “The Strength That Stays.” For Morgan Olivier, the newest literature has served as therapy for both herself and her audiences. ⌘ Read more

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St. Pete museum dedicated to glass works of art
It’s safe to say most of us probably take glass for granted. But it’s a remarkable medium that can be made into so many different art forms. FOX 13 photojournalist Mike Hughes shows us one museum dedicated to glass. ⌘ Read more

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Atlanta airport official was being stalked, judge says
A judge grants an Atlanta airport official a temporary restraining order against a community activist. The Fulton County Superior Court Judge ruled the outspoken community activist, Alvin Kendall, was guilty of stalking and cannot verbally attack Airport Deputy General Manager Jai Ferrell. ⌘ Read more

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A family with four generations and the same name
FOX 2 planning editor Al Johnson recently celebrated his father’s 95th birthday. The big day was captured on camera - and included four generations from the family who all share the same name. ⌘ Read more

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Tuesday, February 27 | Top stories | From the Newsroom
Malcolm Turnbull criticises Donald Trump’s ties to Vladimir Putin, NSW Police uninvited from Mardi Gras, Cristiano Ronaldo faces suspension for inappropriate gesture, and Taylor Swift’s Australian tour concludes with her backup dancer delighting the crowd with Aussie slang. ⌘ Read more

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Law to exonerate wronged subpostmasters expected in Parliament ‘next month’
A law aimed at exonerating subpostmasters caught up in the Horizon scandal is expected to be brought forward “as soon as possible next month”, Kevin Hollinrake has said. The Post Office minister said he hopes all the convictions will be “overturned by July” and that he “very much hopes” compensation will be paid before the next general election. Updati … ⌘ Read more

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Zac Efron “loves” that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s romance has been compared to ‘High School Musical’
Zac Efron “loves” that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s romance has been compared to ‘High School Musical’ and is “stoked” for the couple as their romance continues to blossom. ⌘ Read more

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Amy Schumer Reveals Cushing syndrome Diagnosis Following Fan Discourse on Puffier Face | THR News Video
Amy Schumer revealed she has been diagnosed with Cushing syndrome following social media comments about her recent appearance. Schumer revealed the news in journalist Jessica Yellin’s newsletter ‘News Not Noise.’ The actress said, “I feel reborn…There are a few types of Cushing. Some that … ⌘ Read more

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Derek Hough has hailed his wife Hayley Erbert as an “absolute miracle” following her brain surgery
Derek Hough has hailed his wife Hayley Erbert as an “absolute miracle” following her brain surgery but admitted that the entire journey had been a “rollercoaster” for them both. ⌘ Read more

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Mark Cuban says to focus on money instead of following your passions
In emailed comments to Fortune, Cuban advised against starting a business on the basis of passion, urging workers instead to remain eagle eyed on money and building wealth. ⌘ Read more

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Israel-Hamas War Protesters Disrupt 2024 Spirit Awards Outside Tent | THR News Video
A handful of Israel–Hamas protesters were outside the 2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards located on the beach in Santa Monica playing previously recorded chants on a megaphone such as “ceasefire now,” “free Palestine” and “long live Palestine.” Sources told The Hollywood Reporter that the chants were “very audible” inside the … ⌘ Read more

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Labor has ‘misread’ the Dunkley community: Steve Price
Sky News host Steve Price says the Labor Government have “misread” the Dunkley community “completely”.

Mr Price’s comments come as the Dunkley by-election is set to happen on Saturday.

“The people who live in Dunkely are the best example I think you can get of aspirational middle-class Australians who want the best for their families,” Mr Price said.

“I just think that Labor, in particula … ⌘ Read more

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Mary Poppins age rating raised in the UK over discriminatory language
The 1964 Disney classic, Mary Poppins, is having its age rating raised to PG in the UK.

Reportedly, the move is due to its discriminatory language.

The change centres around the use of a colonial term used in the movie.

The term is a pejorative word, historically used to describe the Khoekhoe people of South Africa.

The British Board of Film Classificati … ⌘ Read more

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‘Outsider’s wet dream’: Donald Trump embraces Javier Milei
The meeting of former US president Donald Trump and Argentina’s President Javier Milei is an “outsider’s wet dream”, says Sky News host Paul Murray.

The two greeted each other at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Maryland on Saturday.

Milei could not contain his excitement while meeting the former US president for the first time.

During the encounter, Trump tol … ⌘ Read more

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Sweden set to join NATO after Hungary approves bid
Sweden on Monday cleared its final obstacle to joining NATO after Hungary’s parliament ratified the bid in what Sweden’s prime minister called a “historic day”, while other alliance members expressed relief at the move spurred by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. ⌘ Read more

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Man Confronts Former Mayor Bill de Blasio on New York Street
A man taking a selfie with former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio on the Upper East Side of Manhattan used the opportunity to let the former mayor know he was less than happy with his performance in office. The footage, recorded by @paulie.b123 on February 20, shows de Blasio leaning in for a selfie on the side of a street. @paulie.b123 smiles into the camera and uses some … ⌘ Read more

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Paul Murray speaks to voters ahead of Dunkley by-election
Sky News host Paul Murray heads to the pre-poll booths in Dunkley to ask voters why they voted for their chosen candidate.

The by-election will be the government’s first major ballot box litmus test and the stakes are high for both leaders.

The passing of former federal member for Dunkley, Peta Murphy will be at the front of mind for many voters, saying they will vote for Labor can … ⌘ Read more

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Canadian cities ‘not gatekeepers,’ head of mayors’ group tells Poilievre
The president of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities says his members are community builders and not gatekeepers, a term Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has commonly used to attack municipal bureaucrats. Scott Pearce made the comment at a news conference the federation held in Ottawa ahead of the spring budget, as the group calls for more federal in … ⌘ Read more

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Shohei Ohtani to Make Dodgers Spring Training Debut vs. White Sox
Los Angeles Dodgers fans itching to see Shohei Ohtani play for the club in uniform for the first time won’t have to wait long, as the two-way superstar is ready for his debut. ⌘ Read more

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‘Wish we had two of him’: Hawks’ big dilemma
Hawthorn captain James Sicily would love to have kept his seasoned defensive partner Blake Hardwick but says the Hawks’ added forward firepower will change their game style for the better in 2024. ⌘ Read more

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CCTV released as investigation continues into attempted assassination – Strike Force Faux
Drug & Firearms Squad detectives have released CCTV as they appeal for information into a public place shooting in Sydney’s southwest last year. ⌘ Read more

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Odysseus sends back its first images of the moon
The Odysseus private moon lander has sent back its first images from the lunar surface.

Reportedly, it is the furthest south any vehicle has successfully landed on the moon and established communication to date.

The uncrewed spacecraft endured an intense landing approach on Friday last week.

It came after a navigation system error meant its flight controllers had to be used on untested work to safe … ⌘ Read more

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MWC 2024: Microsoft to open up access to its AI models to allow countries to build own AI economies
Tech behemoth Microsoft has unveiled a new set of guiding principles on how it will govern its artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, effectively further opening up access to its technology to developers. The announcement came at the Mobile World Congress tech fair in Barcelona on Monday where AI … ⌘ Read more

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