UK's Royal Society to discuss fellows' behaviours amid Musk controversy: The Royal Society scientific academy said it would hold a meeting to discuss principles ...
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UK's Royal Society to discuss fellows' behaviours amid Musk controversy
Quick Glance: Scientists Demand Elon Musk's Expulsion from Fellowship
  • More than 1,700 scientists have signed an open letter urging the Royal Society to expel Elon Musk from its fellowship.

  • The organization is facing scrutiny due to Musk's controversial public statements that jeopardize individual safety.

  • Key members, including professors from Oxford and Edinburgh, have resigned in protest over the Royal Society's inaction.

  • A meeting of the Royal Society fellows is scheduled for March 3 to discuss the behavior and public statements of fellows.
Country Singer Dumps Tesla After Due to Elon Musk Distaste: A country singer has decided to get rid of her Tesla because she's not a fan of Elon Musk.
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Country Singer Dumps Tesla After Due to Elon Musk Distaste
Quick Glance: Country Singer Ends Tesla Relationship Over Musk Dislike
  • Sheryl Crow has decided to part ways with her Tesla due to her dislike for Elon Musk.

  • In an Instagram post, Crow emphasized the importance of values and bid farewell to the vehicle.

  • She plans to donate the proceeds to NPR to support the pursuit of truth.

  • No details have been provided about what vehicle Crow will choose next.
Zelenskyy calls for 'European army' as EU leaders bristle at Trump's stance on Ukraine
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Zelenskyy calls for 'European army' as EU leaders bristle at ...
Kid Rock Touts 'Liberal, Gay or Black' Members in His 'Diverse' Band: The musician said on Friday that his band is "diverse," not because of DEI efforts but ...
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Kid Rock Touts 'Liberal, Gay or Black' Members in His 'Diverse' Band
OpenAI on Friday rejected a $97.4 billion bid from a consortium led by billionaire Elon Musk for the ChatGPT maker, saying the startup is not for sale and that ... Show more

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AP journalists barred from Air Force One over 'Gulf of Mexico' naming dispute
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AP journalists barred from Air Force One over 'Gulf of Mexico' ...
Quick Glance: Trump Excludes AP Over Gulf Name Dispute
  • President Trump has barred the Associated Press (AP) from the White House and Air Force One for refusing to rename the Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America.

  • This action has been labeled as censorship and a violation of the First Amendment rights related to free speech and press.

  • The AP described the ban as discriminatory and punitive for its reporting, while the administration insisted on adherence to the new geographic designations.

  • The AP will continue to cover White House events, but access restrictions highlight the escalating tensions between the government and the media.
How Popular Is Elon Musk's DOGE? Very, According to Focus Group: Out of the 11 people from Arizona who participated in the focus group held by Engagious and Sago ...
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How Popular Is Elon Musk's DOGE? Very, According to Focus Group
Who Is Ashley St. Clair? Author Says She's Had Elon Musk's 13th Child: The conservative influencer said she made the announcement to prevent the baby's existence ...
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Who Is Ashley St. Clair? Author Says She's Had Elon Musk's 13th Child
Donald Trump defends JD Vance’s claims Europe is ‘losing its freedom of speech’: President Donald Trump has defended comments made by Vice President JD Vance ...
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Donald Trump defends JD Vance’s claims Europe is ‘losing its freedom of ...
German conservative opposition leader Friedrich Merz on Saturday joined his domestic political rivals in condemning U.S. Vice President JD Vance's attack on ... Show more
Quick Glance: Zelenskiy Critiques US Minerals Deal as Insufficient
  • Zelenskiy stated that the draft US minerals deal is not in Ukraine's interest.

  • The U.S. demanded ownership of 50% of Ukraine's critical minerals.

  • Zelenskiy emphasized the need for concrete security guarantees, which are absent from the document.

  • Negotiations with the U.S. concluded without a deal, as Zelenskiy viewed the proposal as one-sided.
Trump administration wants to un-fire some nuclear safety workers but can’t figure out how to reach them
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Trump administration wants to un-fire some nuclear safety workers but ...
Protesters decry erasure of transgender references from Stonewall monument website
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Protesters decry erasure of transgender references from Stonewall monument ...
Quick Glance: Park Service Removes Transgender References from Stonewall Page
  • The National Park Service website has eliminated all mentions of transgender individuals regarding the Stonewall Uprising.

  • The acronym was changed from 'LGBTQ+' to 'LGB' or 'LGBQ', and the term 'queer' has also been removed.

  • The decision to erase the word 'transgender' is viewed as a deliberate attempt to marginalize the community and erase its history.

  • Activists and organizations fighting for transgender rights criticize these changes and emphasize the important contributions of transgender individuals to the LGBTQ movement.
OpenAI board unanimously rejects Elon Musk's $97.4 billion proposal: OpenAI says its board of directors has unanimously rejected a $97.4 billion takeover bid by ...
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OpenAI board unanimously rejects Elon Musk's $97.4 billion proposal
Quick Glance: OpenAI rejects Musk's $97.4 billion bid
  • OpenAI has rejected a $97.4 billion bid from a consortium led by Elon Musk, stating the organization is not for sale.

  • The company aims to strengthen its nonprofit structure while Musk threatens to withdraw his offer if OpenAI remains nonprofit.

  • Elon Musk and Sam Altman have had a strained relationship since Musk left OpenAI in 2019, questioning the organization's profit-driven approach.

  • Musk has taken legal action to prevent OpenAI from transitioning to a for-profit structure.
The European Union's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Friday that a speech by U.S. Vice President JD Vance at the Munich Security conference felt as if ... Show more

EU's Kallas: listening to Vance speech felt like United States was trying to pick fight with us | Reuters
Quick Glance: EU's Kallas Critiques US Vice President's Speech
  • EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas criticized US Vice President JD Vance's speech at the Munich Security Conference.

  • She felt the speech was provocative and indicated that the US was trying to instigate a conflict with Europe.

  • Kallas emphasized the importance of focusing on larger threats, such as Russia's aggression towards Ukraine.

  • These remarks were made during an informal EU leaders' summit in Brussels.
Amazon North Carolina workers reject union, handing retailer win in labor fight: It was the second such vote Amazon faced in as many months, after a majority of ...
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Amazon North Carolina workers reject union, handing retailer win in labor ...
UK's PM Starmer: Britain wants to ensure US and Europe remain together, BBC reports
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UK's PM Starmer: Britain wants to ensure US and Europe remain together ...
US cats euthanized after testing positive for bird flu linked to raw pet food: Two house cats in Oregon were euthanized after testing positive for bird flu ...
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US cats euthanized after testing positive for bird flu linked to raw pet ...
Anyone Can Hack Elon Musk’s DOGE Website, Coders Say: A prank message is still up on the site.
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Anyone Can Hack Elon Musk’s DOGE Website, Coders Say
'HE WAS ONLY 14' Heartbroken mom of boy killed by Queens mob says he'd been targeted, changed schools Teen, 14, stabbed to death outside Queens McDonald's was bullied, had to be transferred: mother
Canadian man sells both Teslas, cancels Cybertruck order to boycott Elon Musk: Alain Roy says he loves his Tesla model Y and S EVs for all their high-tech ...
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Canadian man sells both Teslas, cancels Cybertruck order to boycott Elon ...
Judge extends block on Elon Musk's DOGE from accessing Treasury systems: A U.S. judge on Friday extended a temporary block on Elon Musk's government cost-cutting ...
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Judge extends block on Elon Musk's DOGE from accessing Treasury systems
Quick Glance: Court Continues to Block Musk and DOGE's Treasury Access
  • A federal judge in Manhattan has decided to maintain the block on individuals associated with Elon Musk from accessing Treasury Department records while considering a preliminary injunction.

  • Judge Jeanette Vargas extended the temporary restraining order without ruling on a permanent injunction.

  • The lawsuit from 19 state attorneys general claims that access to sensitive financial data poses significant cybersecurity risks.

  • Concerns include the security of personal information and the potential for unlawful blocking of federal funds.
Treasury watchdog launches audit of DOGE access to federal government's payment system
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Treasury watchdog launches audit of DOGE access to federal ...
Quick Glance: Audit of DOGE's Access to Payment Systems Initiated
  • The Treasury Department's Office of Inspector General has begun an audit of the federal payment system's security controls following concerns raised by Democratic senators.

  • This audit will also review the past two years of transactions concerning alleged fraudulent payments claimed by Elon Musk's team.

  • Democratic senators demand transparency and a full accounting of DOGE's access and activities, while Musk claims to uncover waste and fraud.

  • Conflicting information has emerged regarding DOGE's access, including an incident where a team member mistakenly had editing capabilities before resigning.
Cameo giving all Chicago employees $10,000 raises to return to the office: To sweeten the incentive, the celebrity video greetings site is also providing a daily ...
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Cameo giving all Chicago employees $10,000 raises to return to the office
US retail sales plunged last month as consumers pulled back after busy holiday season
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US retail sales plunged last month as consumers pulled back after busy ...
JD Vance breaks taboo by meeting with leader of Germany’s far-right party: US vice-president meets with AfD leader Alice Weidel as Trump administration courts ...
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JD Vance breaks taboo by meeting with leader of Germany’s far-right party
Elon Musk’s DOGE Posts Classified Data On Its New Website: “People are scrambling” to see if their sensitive information has been accessed by Musk’s programmers ...
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Elon Musk’s DOGE Posts Classified Data On Its New Website
UIC proposes plan to close School of Literatures, Cultural Studies and Linguistics amid $22M deficit
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UIC proposes plan to close School of Literatures, Cultural Studies and ...
Trump calls for withholding federal money from schools and colleges that require COVID vaccines
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Trump calls for withholding federal money from schools and colleges that ...
Quick Glance: Trump Cuts Funding for Schools with Vaccine Mandates
  • Trump signed an executive order halting federal funds for schools that require Covid vaccinations for students.

  • A White House aide stated that vaccination decisions should rest with parents.

  • Trump announced plans to strip funding from schools enforcing vaccine and mask mandates.

  • He also commented on the Israel-Hamas ceasefire, indicating it depends on Netanyahu's actions.
Nebraska radio broadcaster Greg Sharpe dies after bout with cancer: Greg Sharpe, who recently completed his 17th full football season as the lead radio ...
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Nebraska radio broadcaster Greg Sharpe dies after bout with cancer
Banks sell down more X debt; just $1.3 billion now left on their books: Banks led by Morgan Stanley have sold to investors another chunky portion of loans that ...
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Banks sell down more X debt; just $1.3 billion now left on their books
Right-Wing Influencer: Elon Musk Is the Father of My 5-Month-Old: Ashley St. Clair revealed the news on Musk’s X on Friday evening.
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Right-Wing Influencer: Elon Musk Is the Father of My 5-Month-Old
Macron calls emergency European summit on Trump, Polish minister says: It was not immediately clear which European leaders would be invited to the emergency ...
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Macron calls emergency European summit on Trump, Polish minister says
This vibrating app makes you feel better just by putting your iPhone on your heart
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This vibrating app makes you feel better just by putting your iPhone on ...
Review: An exceptionally freaky Lon Chaney movie, restored, comes to Chicago this Sunday only
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Review: An exceptionally freaky Lon Chaney movie, restored ...
US Defence Secretary praises Poland as 'model NATO ally': US Defense Secretary Peter Hegseth has lauded Poland as a "model NATO ally” in his first visit to ...
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US Defence Secretary praises Poland as 'model NATO ally'
Berlinale 2025 - | Timothée Chalamet surprises in pink outfit: At the Berlinale premiere of his Dylan biopic "A Complete Unknown", Timothée Chalamet forwent the ...
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Berlinale 2025 - | Timothée Chalamet surprises in pink outfit
Quick Glance: One Year Since Alexei Navalny's Death
  • Many Russians will commemorate the one-year anniversary of Alexei Navalny's death, the leading opposition figure in Russia.

  • After being poisoned in 2020 and later dying in prison, Navalny's legacy continues through the Anti-Corruption Foundation, despite severe repression from the Kremlin.

  • The political climate in Russia has worsened post-Navalny, with his former team still active in exile but facing infighting and challenges in their effectiveness.

  • Navalny inspired hope among many Russians, famously urging the opposition not to give up even in the face of severe adversity.
Vance meets German far-right AfD leader amid election interference criticism: U.S. Vice President JD Vance met on Friday in Munich with the leader of Germany's ...
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Vance meets German far-right AfD leader amid election interference ...
Quick Glance: Nissan and Honda Halt Merger Discussions
  • Nissan and Honda have ended talks on a merger that would have formed the world's third-largest automaker.

  • The companies will focus on a strategic partnership to collaborate in the era of electric vehicles.

  • Negotiations stalled after Honda proposed a change in the merger structure, leading to the decision to cease discussions.

  • Nissan is facing financial challenges and must adapt to a rapidly evolving automotive industry shifting towards electric vehicles.
It's time for Mitch McConnell to retire. It's Trump's America now. | Opinion: This week, Sen. McConnell voted against two more of President Trump's qualified ...
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It's time for Mitch McConnell to retire. It's Trump's America now ...
Column: Chicago Cubs’ swing and miss on Alex Bregman is another chapter in a long-running narrative
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Column: Chicago Cubs’ swing and miss on Alex Bregman is another chapter in ...
'Unitary executive' theory may reach Supreme Court as Trump wields sweeping power
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'Unitary executive' theory may reach Supreme Court as Trump wields ...
Elon Musk's tactics frustrate some White House senior officials | Reuters: Trump’s chief of staff, Susie Wiles, and her team have at times felt out of the loop ...
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Elon Musk's tactics frustrate some White House senior officials | Reuters
USDA secretary says DOGE team has been at the agency for weeks: Newly confirmed U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said on Friday morning that Elon Musk's ...
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USDA secretary says DOGE team has been at the agency for weeks
With blitz of policies, Trump goes beyond Project 2025's goals: U.S. President Donald Trump’s early actions in office have in many cases expanded upon proposals ...
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With blitz of policies, Trump goes beyond Project 2025's goals
🎭 Clad in full drag and with Pride flags in tow, a ‘hands off our drag’ march across downtown Washington, D.C., culminated at the iconic Kennedy Center for the ... Show more
Photos: Valentine’s Day weddings at City Hall: This year, Valentine’s Day lands on a Friday, which also happens to be the most popular day for courthouse ...
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Photos: Valentine’s Day weddings at City Hall
Fallout from Eric Adams case continues at the Justice Department: An order to dismiss the corruption case against New York Mayor Eric Adams has sent the Justice ...
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Fallout from Eric Adams case continues at the Justice Department
Quick Glance: Justice Department Chaos Following Adams Case Resignations
  • The Justice Department is in disarray as career prosecutors resigned instead of dropping the corruption case against Mayor Eric Adams.

  • The formal motion to dismiss the charges resulted in the largest mass resignation at the agency in recent history.

  • At least seven experienced prosecutors, including the acting U.S. attorney, stepped down due to concerns over the legality of the directive.

  • Adams, facing corruption charges, maintains his innocence and has pledged cooperation with the Trump administration, raising legal and ethical issues.
Pan-Asian restaurant moves to downtown Evanston: Asian fusion restaurant Dozika, offering Thai, Chinese, Japanese cuisine, moved to downtown Evanston after 22 ...
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Pan-Asian restaurant moves to downtown Evanston
Oswego OKs purchase of land as part of plans to expand Public Works facility: The Village Board in early 2024 authorized the hiring of the Itasca-based Williams ...
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Oswego OKs purchase of land as part of plans to expand Public Works ...
Illinois’ upside down jersey ceremony is a fail you have to see to believe: Someone is getting fired
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Illinois’ upside down jersey ceremony is a fail you have to see to believe
Izzo passes Knight as dominant second half pushes MSU past Illinois, 79-65: The Spartans didn't allow a point in the final 8:29 of its 79-65 win at Illinois ...
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Izzo passes Knight as dominant second half pushes MSU past Illinois, 79-65
Illinois Unveils Upside-Down Banner for Terrence Shannon Jr. Jersey Retirement: Oops...
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Illinois Unveils Upside-Down Banner for Terrence Shannon Jr ...
Oak Park and River Forest lauds Olympians, WWII hero, NATO leader with alumni awards
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Oak Park and River Forest lauds Olympians, WWII hero, NATO leader with ...
Oops… 🙃 (via @rickccamp) #illinois #college #basketball #cbb #jersey
Review: Justin Timberlake arrives in Chicago, an artist grown up: He doesn't need to do flashy costume changes or take off his shirt to appeal to fans ...
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Review: Justin Timberlake arrives in Chicago, an artist grown up
When you swerve & bend that corner & see your brother in the crowd! 😁 Lonzo supporting LiAngelo in The Bay!
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Could Jonathan Cannon start for the Chicago White Sox on opening day? ‘I still have a lot to learn.’
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Could Jonathan Cannon start for the Chicago White Sox on opening day? ‘I ...
Chicago Bulls’ Matas Buzelis is chasing history — and a never-before-seen dunk — on All-Star weekend
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Chicago Bulls’ Matas Buzelis is chasing history — and a never-before-seen ...
Despite fear and risk, Chicago advocates urge immigrants to keep court dates and ICE appointments: ‘It could be more devastating if they don’t go’
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Despite fear and risk, Chicago advocates urge immigrants to keep court ...