Rubio and Lavrov at the same table: the US-Russia summit is about more than Ukraine
diepresse.com/19375907/rubio-und-lawrow-an-einem-tisch-beim-us-russland-gipfel-geht-es-um-mehr-als-um-die-ukraine

Quick Glance: Diplomatic Talks Intensified on Ukraine Situation
- Discussions between US and Russian delegations about Ukraine took place in Riyadh, excluding European representatives.
- Russia stated that Ukraine has the sovereign right to join the EU but will not agree to territorial concessions.
- Putin expressed willingness to negotiate with Zelensky, while Baerbock and other politicians opposed Germany's involvement in peacekeeping forces.
- China emphasized the need for additional negotiating parties and expressed optimism about the peace talks.
Thousands gathered in Washington, DC, to protest sweeping changes being made in federal agencies since Republican Donald Trump became president in January

Washington Post refuses to run ‘Fire Elon Musk’ ad: ‘Who’s running this country: Donald Trump or Elon Musk,’ reads the advert, which was intended for Tuesday’s ...
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/washington-post-musk-doge-ad-trump-b2699407.html

Quick Glance: Delta Aircraft Rolls Over During Toronto Landing
- A Delta aircraft overturned upon landing at Toronto Pearson Airport, injuring 18 individuals.
- Three people, including a child, sustained critical injuries, with 15 others hospitalized.
- Weather conditions included strong winds and snowfall, complicating the landing.
- An investigation into the cause of the accident has commenced, with the airport anticipating operational delays.
DOGE seeks access to IRS system with sensitive taxpayer data: The system enables certain IRS staff "to have instantaneous visual access to certain taxpayer ...
axios.com/2025/02/17/doge-irs-access-taxpayer-data-system

Quick Glance: DOGE Pursues Access to IRS's Sensitive Taxpayer Data
- Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency is seeking access to the IRS's sensitive taxpayer data system.
- Software engineer Gavin Kliger is expected to work as an adviser at the IRS for at least 120 days.
- The proposed agreement would grant DOGE extensive access to critical tax data that is legally protected.
- Democratic senators express concerns over potential misuse of taxpayer data by DOGE personnel.
US House Speaker Johnson: West will only survive if countries prioritise national interests
reuters.com/world/us/us-house-speaker-johnson-west-will-only-survive-if-countries-prioritise-national-2025-02-17/

Quick Glance: West's Survival Relies on National Interests First
- House Speaker Mike Johnson stated that the survival of the West depends on countries prioritizing their national interests over assisting neighbors.
- During a video conference, Johnson argued that U.S. foreign policy should be centered on national interests to maintain strength and leadership.
- He urged all nations to focus on resolving their own issues before extending help to others.
- His comments were made in the context of discussions surrounding the Ukraine conflict, though he did not mention Ukraine directly.
Trump Administration Fires, Then Rescinds Firing of Nuclear Weapons Workers: The Trump Administration fired then rescinded most of the firings of hundreds of ...
time.com/7225798/doge-fires-national-nuclear-security-administration-energy-rehires-musk-trump/

Quick Glance: Fewer than 50 Staff Purged from Nuclear Agency
- The U.S. Energy Department reported that fewer than 50 workers were purged from the National Nuclear Security Administration after previously announcing 325 layoffs that were later rescinded.
- This confusion distracted employees from critical national security tasks, as they were uncertain about their employment status.
- Democratic lawmakers condemned the layoffs as 'shocking' and raised concerns about the potential impact on national and global security.
- The NNSA will continue to fulfill its responsibilities for national security protection and non-proliferation efforts.
Trump fires FAA air traffic control staff, just weeks after DC crash: The Trump administration has begun firing several hundred Federal Aviation Administration ...
apnews.com/article/doge-faa-air-traffic-firings-safety-67981aec33b6ee72cbad8dcee31f3437

Quick Glance: Trump Fires FAA Staff Following Deadly Plane Crash
- The Trump administration has initiated the termination of several hundred FAA employees during a busy travel weekend, weeks after a fatal mid-air collision at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
- The dismissed employees, involved in maintenance for radar and navigational aids, received late-night notifications of their firing without cause, amid existing staffing shortages at the FAA.
- The National Air Traffic Controllers Association is assessing the impact of these terminations on aviation safety and the national airspace system.
- One dismissed employee suggested that his firing was politically motivated due to his criticism of Tesla and Twitter, indicating possible underlying political influences.
Is Elon Musk Auditing Fort Knox's Gold Reserve? What We Know: Amid speculation about U.S. gold reserves, Musk says he wants to tour Fort Knox and uncover the ...
newsweek.com/elon-musk-auditing-fort-knox-2032128

Quick Glance: Elon Musk Eyes Inspection of Fort Knox Gold Reserves
- Elon Musk expressed interest in touring Fort Knox to uncover the truth about U.S. gold reserves.
- The last complete audit of the gold reserves occurred in the 1950s, raising doubts about the reliability of reported figures.
- Calls for an audit have emerged, as discrepancies could significantly impact global gold markets.
- It remains uncertain whether Musk and his task force will gain access to Fort Knox for a thorough inspection.
Judge expected to rule in 24 hours in case that aims to sharply curtail Musk's DOGE
reuters.com/legal/judge-calls-rare-hearing-holiday-case-against-musks-doge-2025-02-17/

Quick Glance: Rare Holiday Hearing Scheduled for Musk's DOGE Case
- A U.S. judge has scheduled an unusual court hearing on a holiday to address a lawsuit by Democratic state attorneys general against Elon Musk's DOGE team.
- The attorneys general seek a temporary restraining order to prevent the DOGE team from accessing information systems of several federal agencies.
- Musk's DOGE team was appointed by President Trump to eliminate wasteful spending, resulting in significant job cuts.
- Approximately 20 lawsuits have been filed against Musk, with different judges issuing varying rulings on the matter.
Argentina president accused of fraud over crypto crash: Some have accused Javier Milei of performing a "rug pull" after he promoted a virtual coin on social ...
bbc.com/news/articles/cp9x9j89evxo

Forsa poll on Quadrell: Weidel wins in the East, Habeck among younger people: Friedrich Merz is the winner of the historic quadrangular one week before the ...
n-tv.de/politik/Weidel-gewinnt-im-Osten-Habeck-bei-den-Juengeren-article25568220.html

Quick Glance: Quadrell Survey: Weidel and Habeck Divide Voter Opinion
- The Forsa survey reveals Friedrich Merz leading in the Quadrell ahead of the election, but Alice Weidel excels in the East.
- In East Germany, 31 percent consider Weidel the best candidate, followed by Scholz at 26 percent and Merz at 25 percent.
- Habeck is favored among younger voters (ages 18-29) at 36 percent, while only receiving 12 percent among those over 60.
- Most viewers indicated that the TV debate did not affect their voting decisions, especially among undecided voters.
Quick Glance: Trump at Daytona 500: A Unifying Celebration
- Donald Trump attended the Daytona 500, calling it a unifying event that will fuel America's Golden Age.
- In a message, Trump highlighted the shared passion for speed and the thrill of racing that unites people from all walks of life.
- Having previously attended in 2020, Trump served as Grand Marshal and signaled the drivers to start their engines.
- A NASCAR driver noted that having a president present on such a significant day brings increased attention to the event.
Democrats 2028 Primary Polls: What Early Data Shows: The election may be over three years away, but there's already a steady trickle of polls on potential ...
newsweek.com/democrats-2028-primary-polls-what-early-data-shows-2031820

Boeing's new Air Force One delayed until 2029 or later, official says: The new Air Force One presidential aircraft is expected to face new delays until at least ...
foxbusiness.com/politics/boeings-new-air-force-one-delayed-until-2029-later

Tesla owners’ anti-Musk protests ripple across the Bay Area: Waves of protesters parked themselves outside dozens of Tesla stores in the Bay Area on Saturday in ...
pressdemocrat.com/article/news/tesla-owners-anti-musk-protests-ripple-across-the-bay-area/

Notre Dame is No. 1 in AP women’s basketball poll for 1st time since 2019, while Illinois reenters at No. 25
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N.Y. Gov. Kathy Hochul Says She May Remove Eric Adams After Deputy Mayors Resign: Kathy Hochul said she will convene leaders Tuesday to discuss the path forward ...
time.com/7252981/nyc-deputy-mayors-resign-federal-involvement-adams-case/

Quick Glance: Four Deputy Mayors of New York City Plan Resignations
- Four deputy mayors plan to resign, withdrawing support from Mayor Eric Adams after the Justice Department requested to drop charges against him.
- This situation has already triggered mass resignations within the Justice Department as officials refuse to comply with the dismissal.
- City Comptroller Brad Lander has urged Adams to create a contingency plan for the leadership vacuum created by the resignations, threatening removal proceedings.
- Adams continues to resist calls to resign, facing increasing pressure since being indicted last year.
New chair kicks off multistate tour in effort to get DNC ‘out of DC’: The new chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) is kicking off a multistate tour ...
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Sacha Baron Cohen Gushes Over Isla Fisher Amid Divorce: The “Borat” and “Now You See Me” actors announced their divorce nearly a year ago.
thedailybeast.com/sacha-baron-cohen-gushes-over-isla-fischer-amid-divorce/

Canada’s ‘pause’ of remote border crossing permits puts some Minnesotans' livelihoods in limbo
pennlive.com/nation-world/2025/02/canadas-pause-of-remote-border-crossing-permits-puts-some-minnesotans-livelihoods-in-limbo.html

RIP Cadbury mini eggs – you used to be great: The last good thing at the supermarket is gone.
thespinoff.co.nz/kai/18-02-2025/rip-cadbury-mini-eggs-you-used-to-be-great

Illinois freshman Morez Johnson Jr. out indefinitely with a broken wrist: ‘Some guys are going to have to step up’
chicagotribune.com/2025/02/17/illinois-morez-johnson-broken-wrist/

Germany and Norway offer Canada early access to new submarines in pitch to join project
theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-germany-and-norway-offer-canada-early-access-to-new-submarines-in/

Online searches for gambling addiction surge as sports betting expands, study finds
cbsnews.com/news/gambling-addiction-online-search-surge-sports-betting/

Stakeholders: The new Chicago Board of Education must take ownership of CPS: By taking ownership of the district’s future and prioritizing students ...
chicagotribune.com/2025/02/17/opinion-chicago-public-schools-board-of-education-finances-students/

How Presidents Day turned from reverence to retail: The meaning of Presidents Day has changed dramatically, from being mostly unremarkable and filled with work ...
pbs.org/newshour/nation/how-presidents-day-turned-from-reverence-to-retail

For some L.A. wildfire survivors, rebuilding won't be an option: Many Los Angeles residents who lost their homes in last month's wildfires fear their insurance ...
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/l-wildfire-survivors-rebuilding-will-not-option-rcna191730

Washington Post Columnists Back Trump’s Plan to Scrap the Penny: Three columnists declared on their podcast that stopping minting pennies isn’t such a bad idea.
thedailybeast.com/washington-post-columnists-back-trumps-plan-to-scrap-the-penny/


President Donald Trump’s moves to end foreign aid agency hit close to home in Illinois
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'It's a lie': Federal workers incensed by performance language in termination letters
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/02/17/fired-federal-workers-performance-language-doge/78886104007/

Cook County explores Planned Parenthood partnership in Englewood: Planned Parenthood of Illinois announced in January that it would close its South Side ...
chicagotribune.com/2025/02/17/cook-county-health-planned-parenthood-partnership-englewood/

Tesla steps up India hiring after Musk-Modi meet, fast-tracking market entry plan
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/tesla-steps-up-india-hiring-after-musk-modi-meet-fast-tracking-market-entry-plan-2025-02-18/

‘Life-threatening cold’ expected as polar vortex stretches across U.S. after deadly weekend flooding
pennlive.com/weather/2025/02/life-threatening-cold-expected-as-polar-vortex-stretches-across-us-after-deadly-weekend-flooding.html

Three men found guilty of murder of Tristan Sherry: Three men have been found guilty of the murder of the gunman Tristan Sherry who died after he shot a man dead ...
rte.ie/news/2025/0217/1497264-blanchardstown-murder-verdict/

Fed official: Need ‘dust to clear’ before deciding next moves: Austan Goolsbee, president of the Federal Reserve's Chicago branch, talks with The Associated ...
apnews.com/article/fed-inflation-goolsbee-interview-cd4c0576dcc167a186448b18bdeeea90

Disease resistance matters most in apple trees: If you’re considering adding an apple tree to your home landscape this spring, it’s important to choose an ...
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Bukavu in DR Congo falls to Rwandan-backed M23 rebels: Some people cheered as the fighters entered the city without resistance, two days after taking the airport ...
bbc.com/news/articles/c0rqr8q5v52o

Quick Glance: Rebels Capture Key City in Eastern Congo
- Rebel forces from the Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC) have taken control of Bukavu, the second largest city in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, and seized the Kavumu airport.
- An AFC spokesperson stated that government troops retreated in disarray, and the rebels now occupy strategic locations in the city, including the governor's office.
- This rapid advance follows the earlier capture of Goma, where over 3,000 fatalities occurred during clashes.
- The DRC government and Western nations accuse Rwanda of supporting the M23 rebels, while the Rwandan president claims to be unaware of any troop presence in Congo.
Patient rights: Understanding, reporting and preventing medical sexual violations
standardmedia.co.ke/health/health-science/article/2001511946/patient-rights-understanding-reporting-and-preventing-medical-sexual-violations

Ald. Bill Conway: Mayor Brandon Johnson’s plan to borrow $830M is reckless: The size and the schedule for an additional $830 million in debt are reckless and ...
chicagotribune.com/2025/02/14/opinion-chicago-financial-stability-bond-issue/

In absence of state regulation, some suburbs are banning hemp products that get users high
chicagotribune.com/2025/02/14/suburbs-hemp-regulation/

Israel keeps some troops in southern Lebanon in defiance of withdrawal deadline: The Israeli military is keeping troops at five southern Lebanese posts despite a ...
cnn.com/2025/02/17/middleeast/israel-lebanon-ceasefire-withdrawal-latam-hnk-intl/

Vietnam parliament approves plan for leaner government
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/vietnam-parliament-approve-plan-leaner-government-2025-02-18/

Draymond Green Rips Rising Stars Being Included in All-Star Game: Green thinks the Rising Stars players should not be included in the All-Star game.
si.com/nba/draymond-green-rips-rising-stars-being-included-all-star-game

US-Russia Talks Live: Saudis host meeting on Ukraine without Ukraine or Europeans
reuters.com/world/ukraine-russia-war/us-russia-talks-updates-saudi-hosts-meetings-ukraine-2025-02-18/

Mexico's President Sheinbaum threatens to take legal action over the Gulf name change
npr.org/2025/02/17/g-s1-49328/mexicos-president-sheinbaum-threatens-to-take-legal-action-over-the-gulf-name-change

Quick Glance: Mexico Awaits Google's Response on Gulf Name Change
- Mexico is awaiting a response from Google regarding the full restoration of the Gulf of Mexico name on Google Maps before proceeding with a lawsuit.
- President Claudia Sheinbaum stated that Google is using the name Gulf of America to maintain consistent mapping policies.
- Mexico contends that the renaming violates its sovereignty, as only about 46% of the Gulf falls under U.S. jurisdiction.
- In addition to potential legal action, Sheinbaum announced high-level discussions with the U.S. on trade and security to promote long-term collaboration.
Salman Rushdie really wants Elon Musk ‘to be the first man on Mars’: ‘I’m not a fan’
independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/news/salman-rushdie-elon-musk-free-speech-mars-b2699875.html

USA not responding to SA's calls for discussion - Lamola
enca.com/top-stories/usa-not-responding-sas-calls-discussion-lamola

Meeting in Saudi Arabia: USA and Russia discuss Ukraine war: The planned Ukraine negotiations and a better relationship between the USA and Russia: The foreign ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/asien/riad-rubio-lawrow-100.html

From April 2025 to January next year, all eligible Singaporeans will receive vouchers, cash payouts and other rebates as announced in #Budget2025 ... Show more
Singapore Budget 2025 live updates, key announcements from Lawrence Wong
Singapore Budget 2025 live updates, key announcements from Lawrence Wong
Four senior aides to New York mayor Adams to resign, media report: Four deputies to New York Mayor Eric Adams plan resign in the coming days in a withdrawal of ...
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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.
Discussion | Police bodycam rollout from April: Police officers will have body cameras from April. At least 100 of them for now.
enca.com/videos/discussion-police-bodycam-rollout-april

Prime Minister warns ‘peace comes from military strength’: Starmer declared that "peace comes through strength," and cautioned that "weakness ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/prime-minister-warns-peace-comes-from-military-strength/

Madigan case showcases pitfalls of Illinois political culture: Former House Speaker Michael Madigan’s epic corruption conviction last week drew more than the ...
trib.al/DxVt5Go

English and other foreign languages on rise in Switzerland: The proportion of people in Switzerland whose main language is not one of the four national languages ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/life-aging/english-and-other-foreign-languages-on-rise-in-switzerland/88890429

Scientists are racing to discover the depth of ocean damage sparked by LA wildfires
abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/scientists-racing-discover-depth-ocean-damage-sparked-la-118870759

Candidates in the "Election Arena": | "And you think that Mr. Höcke sees it that way too?"
n-tv.de/politik/Und-Sie-glauben-dass-Herr-Hoecke-das-auch-so-sieht--article25569772.html

Quick Glance: Candidates Engage Public in Election Arena
- In the election arena, the candidates faced audience questions, with Friedrich Merz often providing vague responses and addressing specific concerns only partly.
- Olaf Scholz focused on social issues and affordable housing, promising concrete measures regarding the rent control policy.
- Alice Weidel of the AfD aimed to appear sympathetic but struggled to defend her party's positions, especially concerning healthcare workers and her own sexuality.
- Robert Habeck of the Greens criticized the Union's technological openness and admitted a mistake in building policy, while all four candidates attempted to connect with the audience, but without a clear winner emerging.
Trump ‘wants 50% cut’ of Ukraine’s mineral riches in return for peace: Trump previously said he wants Ukraine to pay for US support by affording Washington ...
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-zelensky-rare-earth-ukraine-russia-peace-talks-b2699905.html

Quick Glance: Zelensky Dismisses US Demand for Ukraine's Minerals
- President Volodymyr Zelensky rejected a proposal from the Trump administration that required Ukraine to cede half of its mineral resources in exchange for U.S. support.
- The deal sought a 50 percent stake in Ukraine's mineral resources, including graphite, lithium, and uranium, yet lacked security guarantees for Ukraine.
- U.S. National Security Adviser Mike Waltz suggested that the American public deserved reimbursement for their investments in the war, complicating Zelensky's decision.
- Negotiations surrounding resource access and U.S. support are ongoing, highlighting the growing divide between Kyiv and Washington.
US report on freedom of speech in Germany causes astonishment around the world JD Vance sees his views vindicated: US report on freedom of expression in Germany causes dismay around the world - | Video - | WELT
The family of Abdul Hamid, who was awarded the Param Veer Chakra posthumously for his valour in the 1965 India-Pakistan war ... Show more
1965 War Hero Abdul Hamid's Family Says Uttar Pradesh Govt Renamed School Named After Him - The Wire
1965 War Hero Abdul Hamid's Family Says Uttar Pradesh Govt Renamed School Named After Him - The Wire
Exclusive: FDA staff reviewing Musk’s Neuralink were included in DOGE employee firings, sources say
reuters.com/world/us/fda-staff-reviewing-musks-neuralink-were-included-doge-employee-firings-sources-2025-02-17/

Quick Glance: FDA Staff Reviewing Neuralink Terminated
- FDA employees reviewing Elon Musk's Neuralink were fired recently.
- Approximately 20 staff members from the FDA's neurological devices division were let go, potentially hindering safe processing of applications.
- These layoffs were part of a broader workforce reduction and primarily affected probationary employees.
- Experts express concerns regarding the safety of Neuralink's clinical trials as a result of these changes.
Visit to Israel: US senators reject Trump's Gaza plans: Donald Trump wants to place the Gaza Strip under US control and resettle the Palestinians living there ...
spiegel.de/ausland/israel-us-senatoren-lehnen-donald-trumps-umsiedlungsplaene-fuer-gaza-ab-a-993b7fee-1ddd-4a82-9d74-27f343f4d01e

Acting Social Security head leaves after clash with DOGE, Washington Post reports
reuters.com/world/us/acting-social-security-head-leaves-after-clash-with-doge-washington-post-reports-2025-02-18/

Transfiguration of history in the election campaign: Annalena Baerbock and the GDR
nzz.ch/der-andere-blick/nein-frau-baerbock-die-ddr-war-kein-feministisches-paradies-ld.1871494

JOHN BOLTON: Trump has basically surrendered to Putin before Ukraine peace negotiations have even begun. Show more
Lake County reports highest rate of flu-like cases in Indiana, cases rising nationally
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Democratic governors diverge on how to handle Trump: Democratic governors are diverging in their approaches to President Trump amid mounting speculation that ...
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Top Russian and US officials meet in Saudi Arabia for Ukraine war talks without Kyiv
apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-riyadh-talks-trump-putin-rubio-0c3beebfef5839e9d509ff58239a6bc5

US man shot Israeli visitors thinking they were Palestinians, police say: A Florida man was arrested and charged with two counts of attempted murder in the US ...
timeslive.co.za/news/world/2025-02-18-florida-man-shot-israeli-visitors-thinking-they-were-palestinians-police-say/

‘Whole different level.’ The Illinois-Indiana political divide widens amid Trump 2.0, from immigration to DEI to LGBTQ rights.
chicagotribune.com/2025/02/16/illinois-indiana-political-divide-widens-trump-immigration-dei-lgbtq-rights/

Election program has it all: AfD wants to drastically cut unemployment benefits: Anyone who loses their job will soon get less money - if the AfD has its way! ...
derwesten.de/politik/afd-arbeitslosengeld-kuerzung-buergergeld-wahlprogramm-id301378837.html

TOP 10 #NBAAllStar DUNKS OF THE LAST 10 YEARS 🔥 • Trae to Ja 360 alley-oop • Giannis' windmill "over" Steph • PG's one-handed 360 • Giannis' powerful ... Show more

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