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Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen broke a dress code with jeans. Now he's selling them for charity
Read full article: Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen broke a dress code with jeans. Now he's selling them for charityTop-ranked chess player Magnus Carlsen is turning his controversial denim into some greens — for charity.
Miami Hurricane QB Carson Beck has Mercedes, $300K Lamborghini stolen from home
Read full article: Miami Hurricane QB Carson Beck has Mercedes, $300K Lamborghini stolen from homeMiami QB Carson Beck had his Mercedes and Lamborghini stolen Wednesday night in South Florida according to the Palm Beach Post.
Climate change is shrinking glaciers faster than ever, with 7 trillion tons lost since 2000
Read full article: Climate change is shrinking glaciers faster than ever, with 7 trillion tons lost since 2000A new and massive study finds that climate change is melting the world’s mountain glaciers faster than ever.
No. 1 Auburn overcomes a rough offensive performance to beat Arkansas 67-60
Read full article: No. 1 Auburn overcomes a rough offensive performance to beat Arkansas 67-60Johni Broome had 16 points and 13 rebounds and No. 1 Auburn overcame a rough offensive performance to beat Arkansas 67-60 on Wednesday night.
Polar vortex makes much of US colder than Greenland, but warmth is coming. Then more cold
Read full article: Polar vortex makes much of US colder than Greenland, but warmth is coming. Then more coldThe polar vortex’s icy grip on much of America has Arctic Greenland seeming like a toasty vacation spot by comparison.
Google agrees to pay Italy $340 million to settle a tax evasion investigation
Read full article: Google agrees to pay Italy $340 million to settle a tax evasion investigationItalian prosecutors say they are seeking to drop a tax evasion investigation against Google after the tech giant agreed to pay a 326 million euro ($340 million) settlement.
EU envoys approve more sanctions against Russia to mark the third anniversary of its war on Ukraine
Read full article: EU envoys approve more sanctions against Russia to mark the third anniversary of its war on UkraineEuropean Union envoys have approved new sanctions against Russia, with the measures set to enter into force next week on the third anniversary of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Pope will remain hospitalized as doctors treat a complex respiratory tract infection, Vatican says
Read full article: Pope will remain hospitalized as doctors treat a complex respiratory tract infection, Vatican saysThe Vatican says Pope Francis’ respiratory tract infection is presenting a “complex clinical picture” that will require further hospitalization.
IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers in the middle of tax season
Read full article: IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers in the middle of tax seasonThe IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers in the middle of tax season, according to two sources familiar with the agency’s plans, and cuts could come as soon as next week.
From Jacksonville to Super Bowl glory: Highlighting Raines athletes who’ve made it to the championship game
Read full article: From Jacksonville to Super Bowl glory: Highlighting Raines athletes who’ve made it to the championship gameFormer Eagles players Harold Carmichael, Brian Dawkins, Lito Sheppard among Raines High School alumni to have played in the championship game
Trump calls for withholding federal money from schools and colleges that require COVID vaccines
Read full article: Trump calls for withholding federal money from schools and colleges that require COVID vaccinesSchools, colleges and states that require students to be immunized against COVID-19 may be at risk of losing federal money under a White House order signed by President Donald Trump.
No. 1 UCLA's 23-game winning streak ends in 71-60 loss to USC and Watkins
Read full article: No. 1 UCLA's 23-game winning streak ends in 71-60 loss to USC and WatkinsJuJu Watkins scored 38 points to lead sixth-ranked Southern California over No. 1 UCLA 71-60, handing the crosstown rival Bruins their first loss of the season.
Bristling at 'Gulf of Mexico' name change on maps, Mexico says it might sue Google
Read full article: Bristling at 'Gulf of Mexico' name change on maps, Mexico says it might sue GoogleMexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says her government is not ruling out filing a civil lawsuit against Google if it maintains its stance of calling the stretch of sea between northeastern Mexico and the southeastern United States the “Gulf of America.”.
The number of Americans seeking jobless benefits falls as employers continue to hold on to workers
Read full article: The number of Americans seeking jobless benefits falls as employers continue to hold on to workersU.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell last week as employers continue to retain workers despite resurgent inflation and elevated interest rates.
Illinois data shows inmates with violent records from shuttered prison sent to medium-security sites
Read full article: Illinois data shows inmates with violent records from shuttered prison sent to medium-security sitesWhen the Illinois Department of Corrections shut down the century-old Stateville Correctional Center in September, officials transferred 278 inmates convicted of murder and dozens more serving time for violent crimes to other lockups across the state.
Villanova edges No. 9 St. John's 73-71 to stop Red Storm's winning streak
Read full article: Villanova edges No. 9 St. John's 73-71 to stop Red Storm's winning streakTyler Perkins hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 8 seconds remaining and Villanova defeated No. 9 St. John’s 73-71, ending the Red Storm’s 10-game winning streak.
White House says it has the right to punish AP reporters over Gulf naming dispute
Read full article: White House says it has the right to punish AP reporters over Gulf naming disputeThe White House says news organizations that refuse to use President Donald Trump’s new name for the Gulf of Mexico are telling “lies."
The relationship between the White House and its press corps is time-tested — and can be contentious
Read full article: The relationship between the White House and its press corps is time-tested — and can be contentiousWhen the Trump administration barred Associated Press reporters from presidential events, it did so after an or-else demand that the news agency change its style from the “Gulf of Mexico” to the “Gulf of America,” in line with the president's executive order.
At least 10 hospitalized in fire at Rio de Janeiro's Carnival costume factory
Read full article: At least 10 hospitalized in fire at Rio de Janeiro's Carnival costume factoryA fire in a factory that produces costumes for the carnival in Rio de Janeiro has left 10 people hospitalized, health authorities said.
What does having the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on hold mean for consumers?
Read full article: What does having the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on hold mean for consumers?The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is the latest U.S. government agency to have its work halted by the Trump administration.
Protests after 2 sudden deaths force closure of hospital trauma unit in Central African Republic
Read full article: Protests after 2 sudden deaths force closure of hospital trauma unit in Central African RepublicFamilies and activists in Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic, have protested over the government’s closure of a critical unit at the main public hospital following two sudden deaths.
Why calling the president ‘Mister’ is a sign of respect
Read full article: Why calling the president ‘Mister’ is a sign of respectEvery new presidential administration brings up the same question: Why do news outlets refer to the president as “Mr.”? The tradition often sparks a misunderstanding that the term is disrespectful. It’s actually the opposite.
Avoid getting duped or dumped: BBB warns of last-minute floral scams ahead of Valentine’s Day
Read full article: Avoid getting duped or dumped: BBB warns of last-minute floral scams ahead of Valentine’s DayWith Valentine’s Day being two days away the Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning people about last minute order for flowers.
CVS Health steers through rising insurance costs in a strong fourth quarter
Read full article: CVS Health steers through rising insurance costs in a strong fourth quarterCVS Health’s adjusted fourth-quarter profit handily beat Wall Street’s estimates, even as the drugstore chain and pharmacy benefits manager dealt with rising costs in its insurance division.
White House bars AP reporter from Oval Office because of AP style policy on 'Gulf of America'
Read full article: White House bars AP reporter from Oval Office because of AP style policy on 'Gulf of America'The White House blocked an Associated Press reporter from attending an event in the Oval Office after demanding the news agency alter its style on the Gulf of Mexico, which President Donald Trump has ordered renamed to the Gulf of America.
Labor unions sue to block DOGE access to sensitive information at US agencies
Read full article: Labor unions sue to block DOGE access to sensitive information at US agenciesA coalition of labor unions filed a lawsuit Monday asking a federal court to stop Elon Musk’s team from accessing private data at the Education Department, the Treasury Department and the Office of Personnel Management.
No. 2 South Carolina's 57-game run in regular-season SEC games ends in 66-62 loss to No. 4 Texas
Read full article: No. 2 South Carolina's 57-game run in regular-season SEC games ends in 66-62 loss to No. 4 TexasMadison Booker had 20 points and 11 rebounds, and Rori Harmon hit two critical free throws in the final seconds as No. 4 Texas beat No. 2 South Carolina 66-62 Sunday, ending the Gamecocks’ 57-game Southeastern Conference regular-season winning streak dating to 2021.
Sony PlayStation Network outage enrages gamers around the world
Read full article: Sony PlayStation Network outage enrages gamers around the worldSony’s PlayStation Network (PSN) is experiencing a major outage across the world, leaving tens of thousands of gamers unable to access online services, stores and multimedia apps.
A Russian spy ship caught fire off Syria's coast, officials say. Here's audio of its broadcasts
Read full article: A Russian spy ship caught fire off Syria's coast, officials say. Here's audio of its broadcastsThe Associated Press has obtained audio of what military officials say is a broadcast from a Russian spy ship that suffered a fire and drifted uncontrolled off Syria's coast last month.
US applications for jobless benefits rose to 219,000 last week, but layoffs remain relatively low
Read full article: US applications for jobless benefits rose to 219,000 last week, but layoffs remain relatively lowMore Americans filed unemployment claims last week, but the labor market remains healthy and layoffs relatively low.
How the nonprofit Change Reaction gets money to LA households impacted by wildfires so fast
Read full article: How the nonprofit Change Reaction gets money to LA households impacted by wildfires so fastAs Angelenos reel from the devastating wildfires that destroyed thousands of homes and businesses and killed at least 29 people, an LA-based nonprofit is giving some of those impacted fast, unrestricted help by handing out cash payments of as much as $5,000.
What is 'ordo amoris?' Vice President JD Vance invokes this medieval Catholic concept
Read full article: What is 'ordo amoris?' Vice President JD Vance invokes this medieval Catholic conceptVice President JD Vance recently cited medieval Catholic theology in justifying the immigration crackdown under President Donald Trump.
Antetokounmpo scratched just before Bucks’ game against Hornets because of tightness in left calf
Read full article: Antetokounmpo scratched just before Bucks’ game against Hornets because of tightness in left calfGiannis Antetokounmpo was scratched just before the Milwaukee Bucks’ game against the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night because of tightness in his left calf.
VA nurses are in short supply. Unions say Trump's deferred resignation plan could make things worse
Read full article: VA nurses are in short supply. Unions say Trump's deferred resignation plan could make things worseNurses caring for military veterans through the Department of Veterans Affairs comprise the largest group of federal employees.
From fighting disease to protecting the Amazon rainforest, USAID has big impact across the globe
Read full article: From fighting disease to protecting the Amazon rainforest, USAID has big impact across the globeThe Trump administration’s decision to close the U.S. Agency for International Development has drawn widespread criticism from congressional Democrats.
Trump signs executive order intended to bar transgender athletes from girls' and women's sports
Read full article: Trump signs executive order intended to bar transgender athletes from girls' and women's sportsPresident Donald Trump has signed an executive order designed to prevent transgender athletes from participating in girls' or women’s sports.
Making climate-friendly lifestyle choices isn't always easy. India learned the hard way
Read full article: Making climate-friendly lifestyle choices isn't always easy. India learned the hard wayA major government initiative to get people to think about their energy choices to pollute less — like cycling instead of driving or using less plastic — has received virtually no funding or publicity in the last year.
Kai Cenat, Druski, Mickey Guyton and coach 2 Chainz announced for NBA All-Star Celebrity Game
Read full article: Kai Cenat, Druski, Mickey Guyton and coach 2 Chainz announced for NBA All-Star Celebrity GameStreamer Kai Cenat, comedian-creator Druski and musical artists Mickey Guyton and Shaboozey have been announced as participants in the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, while multi-platinum rapper 2 Chainz was named a coach.
Politics & Power: Supreme Court’s docket includes pivotal cases on technology, police force, citizenship & free speech
Read full article: Politics & Power: Supreme Court’s docket includes pivotal cases on technology, police force, citizenship & free speechThe clock is tick-tocking on the Supreme Court’s latest calendar. From free speech to police shootings, several things before the nation’s highest court have national significance.
How to watch and stream the Grammy Awards ceremony, red carpet arrivals and interviews
Read full article: How to watch and stream the Grammy Awards ceremony, red carpet arrivals and interviewsThe 67th annual Grammy Awards are set to recognize some of the most talented performers and biggest hits in pop music, with different ways to watch the festivities.
Italy takes back 43 migrants it planned to process in Albania in 3rd failed attempt to keep them out
Read full article: Italy takes back 43 migrants it planned to process in Albania in 3rd failed attempt to keep them outAn Italian navy ship has taken migrants to Italy from asylum processing centers in Albania following a court decision in Rome.
A Lim Kim opens 4-shot lead in 1st round of LPGA season opener
Read full article: A Lim Kim opens 4-shot lead in 1st round of LPGA season openerA Lim Kim shot a bogey-free, 7-under 65 to take a four-shot lead in the opening round of the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions, the LGPA Tour season opener.
Fewer Americans apply for jobless benefits last week as labor market shows continued strength
Read full article: Fewer Americans apply for jobless benefits last week as labor market shows continued strengthThe number of Americans filing for jobless benefits fell last week in a sign that the labor market remains strong.
Despite chaos over Trump White House's funding pause, FAFSA forms and student loans still available
Read full article: Despite chaos over Trump White House's funding pause, FAFSA forms and student loans still availableA temporary freeze imposed briefly this week by the White House on federal grants and loans left many students wondering about the impact to the FAFSA form used to apply for financial aid.
Pauses on US foreign aid and other grants send funders and nonprofits scrambling
Read full article: Pauses on US foreign aid and other grants send funders and nonprofits scramblingThe Trump administration has made or initiated major policy changes that impact nonprofits and their missions in its first week.
Trump looks to repurpose federal money to expand school choice programs
Read full article: Trump looks to repurpose federal money to expand school choice programsPrivate school vouchers and other school choice initiatives would expand under an order coming from President Donald Trump telling government agencies to repurpose federal dollars.
Refugee resettlement agencies scramble after Trump orders them to halt their federally funded work
Read full article: Refugee resettlement agencies scramble after Trump orders them to halt their federally funded workTens of thousands of recently arrived refugees might lose support for basic necessities like food and rent after a new Trump administration order suspended federal funding for resettlement agencies.
FireAid, with Billie Eilish and Lady Gaga, is the latest in a long line of massive benefit concerts
Read full article: FireAid, with Billie Eilish and Lady Gaga, is the latest in a long line of massive benefit concertsFireAid, featuring Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Sting, Red Hot Chili Peppers and others in a fundraiser for Los Angeles-area wildfire relief efforts, is the latest event to combine music and philanthropy.
Head Start and Medicaid providers hit glitches as Trump freezes federal money
Read full article: Head Start and Medicaid providers hit glitches as Trump freezes federal moneyAs the White House paused federal grants and loans in a far-reaching executive order, early childhood education centers and states discovered Tuesday they could no longer access money they rely on to provide care for some of the nation’s neediest families and children.
Here’s how News4JAX will handle Trump Administration renaming Gulf of Mexico, Denali
Read full article: Here’s how News4JAX will handle Trump Administration renaming Gulf of Mexico, DenaliNews4JAX is following Associated Press style guidelines regarding the name changes and will refer to North America’s tallest peak as Mt. McKinley. According to AP, the area lies on U.S. soil, and as president, "Trump has the authority to change federal geographical names within the country."
'Doomsday Clock' moves closer to midnight amid threats of climate change, nuclear war, pandemics, AI
Read full article: 'Doomsday Clock' moves closer to midnight amid threats of climate change, nuclear war, pandemics, AIA science-oriented advocacy group says the Earth is moving closer to destruction.
Love ties it with halfcourt shot at buzzer, Arizona knocks off No. 3 Iowa State 86-75 in OT
Read full article: Love ties it with halfcourt shot at buzzer, Arizona knocks off No. 3 Iowa State 86-75 in OTCaleb Love hit a tying heave from beyond halfcourt at the end of regulation and made two more 3-pointers in overtime, finishing with 22 points and lifting Arizona to an 86-75 win over No. 3 Iowa State.
Thompson hits game-winning shot and scores 33 points as Rockets rally past Celtics 114-112
Read full article: Thompson hits game-winning shot and scores 33 points as Rockets rally past Celtics 114-112Amen Thompson hit a game-winning floater with 0.7 seconds left and finished with 33 points to lead the Houston Rockets to a 114-112 victory over the Boston Celtics.
Lady Vols coach Kim Caldwell returns 1 week after giving birth to son
Read full article: Lady Vols coach Kim Caldwell returns 1 week after giving birth to sonTennessee women's basketball coach Kim Caldwell returned to the sideline a week after giving birth to a son and was greeted with a standing ovation from a crowd of more than 12,000.
Super Bowl 2025: Time, channel, halftime show, how to watch Chiefs vs. Eagles livestream
Read full article: Super Bowl 2025: Time, channel, halftime show, how to watch Chiefs vs. Eagles livestreamPatrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and the ubiquitous Taylor Swift will be among the familiar faces for this year’s Super Bowl when the Kansas City Chiefs go for an unprecedented three-peat against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday in New Orleans.
CDC ordered to stop working with WHO immediately, upending expectations of an extended withdrawal
Read full article: CDC ordered to stop working with WHO immediately, upending expectations of an extended withdrawalU.S. public health officials have been told to stop working with the World Health Organization, effective immediately.
Vanderbilt ranked in women's AP Top 25 for 1st time in 11 years; UCLA, South Carolina still 1-2
Read full article: Vanderbilt ranked in women's AP Top 25 for 1st time in 11 years; UCLA, South Carolina still 1-2Vanderbilt is back in The Associated Press women’s basketball Top 25 for the first time since 2014, ranked No. 23 this week.
Study projects millions of European heat deaths as world warms
Read full article: Study projects millions of European heat deaths as world warmsA new study finds that extreme temperatures — mostly heat — are projected to kill as many as 2.3 million people in Europe by the end of the century unless countries get better at reducing carbon pollution and adapting to hotter conditions.
Intelligence sharing by the US and its allies has saved lives. Trump could test those ties
Read full article: Intelligence sharing by the US and its allies has saved lives. Trump could test those tiesCurrent and former European and U.S. officials have raised concerns about some of President Donald Trump’s picks for top intelligence posts.
Women's soccer has its first million-dollar player. Here's a look at how the record fee has grown
Read full article: Women's soccer has its first million-dollar player. Here's a look at how the record fee has grownUnited States defender Naomi Girma has become women’s soccer’s first million-dollar player.
No. 1 Auburn slips past No. 6 Tennessee 53-51 and extends its winning streak to 11 games
Read full article: No. 1 Auburn slips past No. 6 Tennessee 53-51 and extends its winning streak to 11 gamesMiles Kelly hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 30 seconds remaining and Johni Broome had 16 points and 13 rebounds in his return to the lineup as No. 1 Auburn extended its winning streak to 11 games with a 53-51 win over No. 6 Tennessee.
Vanderbilt fans storm court again as Commodores beat No. 9 Kentucky 74-69
Read full article: Vanderbilt fans storm court again as Commodores beat No. 9 Kentucky 74-69Tyler Nickel’s 3-pointer with 1:50 left put Vanderbilt ahead to stay as the Commodores upset a Top 10 team on their home court for a second straight Saturday by beating No. 9 Kentucky 74-69.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Florida's special congressional primaries
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Florida's special congressional primariesRepublicans are eager to find replacements for former GOP Reps. Matt Gaetz and Michael Waltz in Tuesday’s special congressional primaries in Florida to add some breathing room to their slender majority in the U.S. House, but control of the chamber isn’t on the line.
Nearly 250 million children missed school last year because of extreme weather, UNICEF says
Read full article: Nearly 250 million children missed school last year because of extreme weather, UNICEF saysThe United Nations Children's Fund says at least 242 million children in 85 countries had their schooling interrupted last year because of heatwaves, cyclones, flooding and other extreme weather.
AP's all-College Football Playoff team features an all-Ohio State offensive backfield
Read full article: AP's all-College Football Playoff team features an all-Ohio State offensive backfieldOhio State’s run to its first national championship in a decade enabled the Buckeyes to dominate the Associated Press’ all-College Football Playoff team.
Rio's thirsty zoo animals get icy treats to cool down in Brazil’s stifling summer heat
Read full article: Rio's thirsty zoo animals get icy treats to cool down in Brazil’s stifling summer heatA Rio de Janeiro zoo is giving ice pops to a bear, a jaguar, wolves and monkeys for some welcome relief from Brazil’s stifling summer heat.
President Trump wants to make showerheads and toilets flow greatly again, but so may utility bills
Read full article: President Trump wants to make showerheads and toilets flow greatly again, but so may utility billsOn his first day in office, President Donald Trump announced plans to pull America from the Paris Agreement and expand the production of oil, both campaign promises.
What's next for EVs as Trump moves to revoke Biden-era incentives?
Read full article: What's next for EVs as Trump moves to revoke Biden-era incentives?President Donald Trump has signed an executive order promising to eliminate what he incorrectly labels “the electric vehicle mandate” imposed under former President Joe Biden.
How to organize your financial life ahead of natural disasters
Read full article: How to organize your financial life ahead of natural disastersIf you live in a part of the world at risk for wildfires, floods, blizzards, tornadoes, or earthquakes, there are ways you can be financially prepared for disaster, beyond insurance.
AP Top 25: Ohio St, Notre Dame are 1-2 in final poll; Mississippi and BYU ahead of playoff teams
Read full article: AP Top 25: Ohio St, Notre Dame are 1-2 in final poll; Mississippi and BYU ahead of playoff teamsOhio State is No. 1 in the final Associated Press Top 25 football poll of the season after beating Notre Dame for its first national championship since 2014.
Trump, a populist president, is flanked by tech billionaires at his inauguration
Read full article: Trump, a populist president, is flanked by tech billionaires at his inaugurationSome of the most exclusive seats at President Donald Trump’s inauguration were reserved for powerful tech CEOs who also are among the world’s richest men.
From Beyoncé to Lady Gaga, who else sang the national anthem at presidential inaugurations?
Read full article: From Beyoncé to Lady Gaga, who else sang the national anthem at presidential inaugurations?President-elect Donald Trump has selected opera tenor Christopher Macchio to perform the national anthem at his second inauguration.