Inquirer.net Dec 17 24
La Salle gears up for UAAP Season 88 with Amos, other newbies: Just moments after La Salle was booted out of its UAAP men’s basketball tournament throne ...
sports.inquirer.net/599524/la-salle-gears-up-for-uaap-season-88-with-amos-other-newbies
Inquirer.net Dec 17 24
UAAP: UP guard Harold Alarcon coming back for one final year: MANILA, Philippines–Shortly after helping University of the Philippines claim its second UAAP title ...
sports.inquirer.net/599531/uaap-up-guard-harold-alarcon-coming-back-for-one-final-year
Inquirer.net Dec 15 24
UAAP Finals: Topex Robinson, La Salle eager to build on loss: MANILA, Philippines— Coach Topex Robinson barely had any regrets at the end of the UAAP Season 87 ...
sports.inquirer.net/599280/topex-robinson-la-salle-eager-to-build-on-uaap-finals-loss
Mason Amos apologizes to Ateneo for shocking nature of La Salle transfer: Gilas Pilipinas prospect Mason Amos breaks his silence on his controversial move from ...
rappler.com/sports/uaap/mason-amos-apology-ateneo-fans-transfer-la-salle-green-archers/
Former De La Salle Zobel standout Kean Baclaan made his La Salle return by joining the Green Archers in the UAAP seniors’ division after spending his first two ... Show more
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Raphael Haaser: Gold coup on Innviertel skis: Who the giant slalom world champion loves and who helped him get a main sponsor
nachrichten.at/sport/wintersport/ski-alpin/raphael-haaser-gold-coup-auf-innviertler-latten;art73891,4025419
First tip, then service: Begging for percentages at the card terminal is disrespectful
wiwo.de/unternehmen/dienstleister/werner-knallhart-erst-trinkgeld-dann-service-die-prozente-bettelei-am-kartenterminal-ist-respektlos/30207310.html
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 ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-cats-euthanized-after-testing-positive-bird-flu-linked-raw-pet-food-2025-02-14/
Sheryl Crow gets rid of Tesla because of Musk, donates to NPR: Sheryl Crow waved goodbye to her black Tesla in a video shared to Instagram on Friday ...
businessinsider.com/sheryl-crow-says-got-rid-tesla-because-musk-donated-npr-2025-2
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.
Pope Francis prescribed ‘complete rest’ following hospitalization for bronchitis: Pope Francis has been prescribed “complete rest” following his hospitalization ...
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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 ...
newsweek.com/elon-musk-popularity-doge-focus-group-2031298
US gives conditional nod to Zoetis' bird flu vaccine for poultry: The U.S. Department of Agriculture has given a conditional approval to Zoetis to use its bird ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-grants-conditional-clearance-zoetis-bird-flu-vaccine-poultry-2025-02-14/
Emma Watson Makes Rare Public Appearance: "Harry Potter" star Emma Watson stepped out in public amid her master's degree studies, making a rare public appearance ...
newsweek.com/entertainment/celebrity-news/emma-watson-rare-appearance-masters-degree-2031779
Red dye 3 has been banned in America, what comes next? : Robert F. Kennedy Jr. campaigned on a focus on artificial dyes and other chemicals in food
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/red-dye-3-erythrosine-ban-b2698880.html
TikTok and CapCut shoot right to the top of Apple’s App Store downloads as ByteDance returns to phones
fastcompany.com/91279274/tiktok-and-capcut-top-app-store-downloads-return-android-iphones
Measles outbreak in undervaccinated Texas area doubles—again: The outbreak now spans four counties.
arstechnica.com/health/2025/02/texas-measles-outbreak-climbs-to-48-cases-almost-all-kids-13-hospitalized/
'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
Elon Musk's DOGE Website Being 'Hacked' Sparks Mockery: The homepage on Friday featured text stating: "This is a joke of a .gov site."
newsweek.com/doge-website-hacked-elon-musk-trump-2031707
President Trump signed an executive order halting federal funding for schools that mandate the COVID-19 vaccine.
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.
The New Republic Feb 14
Elon Musk’s DOGE Shares Classified U.S. Intel With Entire World: Elon Musk’s minions posted classified data on their website for anyone to see.
newrepublic.com/post/191580/elon-musk-doge-classified-us-intel-data-website
White Sox hero Bobby Jenks has stage 4 stomach cancer: Former two-time All-Star closer Bobby Jenks revealed Saturday that he is battling Stage 4 stomach cancer.
reuters.com/sports/white-sox-hero-bobby-jenks-has-stage-4-stomach-cancer-2025-02-16/
Departments reveal how many diversity and inclusion roles exist: The Coalition’s vow to slash diversity and inclusion roles in the public service will only ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/departments-reveal-how-many-diversity-and-inclusion-roles-exist-20250214-p5lc38.html
Mother and two-year-old daughter die days after Munich car ramming: A mother and her two-year-old daughter have died from injuries sustained two days ago when a ...
france24.com/en/europe/20250215-mother-and-two-year-old-daughter-die-days-after-munich-car-ramming
Quick Glance: Fatal Car Attack in Munich Shocks Community
- A 37-year-old mother and her two-year-old daughter died after a man drove into a crowd in Munich.
- The 24-year-old Afghan asylum seeker who carried out the attack was arrested and reportedly acted with religious motivation.
- This tragedy has raised security concerns in Germany ahead of upcoming elections and intensified discussions on migration.
- The incident occurred just before the Munich Security Conference, amid rising support for the far-right AfD due to similar past events.
Vanity Fair 13h
RFK Jr. Goes After Widely Used Antidepressants, Claiming They Could Be A Threat To Americans
vanityfair.com/news/story/rfk-jr-goes-after-antidepressants-claiming-threat-to-americans
A 2nd U.S. judge pauses Trump's order against gender-affirming care for trans youth
npr.org/2025/02/15/nx-s1-5298655/gender-affirming-care-trans-youth-judge-ruling
Quick Glance: Judge Blocks Trump's Order on Trans Youth Care
- A second federal judge has temporarily paused Trump's order halting federal support for gender-affirming care for transgender youth under 19.
- This temporary restraining order was granted by Judge Lauren King following lawsuits from the attorneys general of Washington, Oregon, and Minnesota.
- The ruling comes after another federal judge issued a similar blocking order and highlights ongoing legal challenges to Trump's policies.
- The lawsuit claims the order violates equal rights and states' rights, while the Trump administration disputes these allegations.
HBL, S&P Global launch Pakistan's first manufacturing PMI
reuters.com/markets/asia/hbl-sp-global-launch-pakistans-first-manufacturing-pmi-2025-02-14/
Far-right politician Sarah Knafo is making inroads with Trump 2.0. The crypto-aficionado and Musk supporter is a leading figure of France's Reconquest ... Show more
reuters.com
reuters.com
'We're under attack by billionaires': Fired federal workers speak out on terminations
abcnews.go.com/Politics/attack-billionaires-fired-federal-workers-speak-terminations/story
Futurism 12h
Government Fires Specialists Without Realizing They Were in Charge of Nuclear Bombs, Then Panics and Tries to Rehire Them
futurism.com/government-fires-nuclear-specialists-hires-back
OpenAI tells Musk it is 'not for sale' after tech titan's $97 billion bid : ChatGPT-maker OpenAI has rejected a hostile takeover bid from Elon Musk.
nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/openai-tells-musk-not-sale-tech-titans-97-billion-bid-rcna192300
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.
Libraries across Australia are safe havens for vulnerable people – so some are hiring social workers to help
theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/feb/16/libraries-across-australia-are-safe-havens-for-vulnerable-people-so-some-are-hiring-social-workers-to-help
Nebraska radio broadcaster Greg Sharpe dies after bout with cancer: Greg Sharpe, who recently completed his 17th full football season as the lead radio ...
omaha.com/sports/huskers/football/nebraska-radio-broadcaster-greg-sharpe-dies-after-bout-with-cancer/article_23f24736-c7b3-11ef-98ff-1b2f8fa7ad42.html
Spotify weighs $5.99 premium for added features, ticket access, Bloomberg News reports
reuters.com/technology/spotify-weighs-599-premium-added-features-ticket-access-bloomberg-news-reports-2025-02-15/
Bird flu confirmed in Wyoming woman who likely had contacted with infected home flock
apnews.com/article/bird-flu-human-h5n1-wyoming-a29c0879ccf3be2e70d93ac85a2be0c4
Wyoming Confirms First Human Bird Flu Case as Woman Hospitalized: A Wyoming woman was hospitalized with bird flu after contact with infected poultry at her home ...
newsweek.com/wyoming-woman-first-bird-flu-case-infected-poultry-2031801
Roger Federer has big plans to improve education in South Africa: Roger Federer has stressed the importance of ramping up efforts to improve early childhood ...
businesstech.co.za/news/lifestyle/811379/roger-federer-has-big-plans-to-improve-education-in-south-africa/
Wyoming identifies first human case of bird flu: The Wyoming Department of Health said on Friday it has identified its first human case of H5N1 bird flu in the ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/wyoming-identifies-first-human-case-bird-flu-2025-02-14/
Picking tenants on 'vibes': How estate agents can exploit personal data: Progress is being made to better protect renters' data and make applications fairer ...
abc.net.au/news/2025-02-16/rental-market-application-privacy-reform-secret-databases/104548000
UIC proposes plan to close School of Literatures, Cultural Studies and Linguistics amid $22M deficit
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Apple finally lets you merge two Apple IDs—kinda. Here’s how: Having more than one Apple ID is frustrating. Now Apple has released a tool that helps you merge ...
fastcompany.com/91278037/apple-how-to-merge-two-appleid-id-account-icloud-itunes-music-movies-apps
Google Maps Is Deleting Negative 'Gulf Of America' Reviews: Google Maps deleted 1-star reviews of the renamed body of water and has turned off the ability to ...
huffpost.com/entry/google-maps-is-deleting-negative-gulf-of-america-reviews_n_67ae308ee4b07bf8b1a3590a
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.
Jannik Sinner banned from tennis for three months in doping case settlement: Jannik Sinner, the men’s world No 1, has been banned from tennis for three months in ...
theguardian.com/sport/2025/feb/15/jannik-sinner-banned-from-tennis-for-three-months-in-doping-case-settlement-wada
Quick Glance: Jannik Sinner's Doping Case Results in Three-Month Ban
- Top-ranked player Jannik Sinner has accepted a three-month ban in a settlement with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) following two positive doping tests.
- WADA had initially sought a one-year suspension but accepted Sinner's explanation that contamination occurred due to a trainer's use of a banned substance.
- Sinner remains eligible for the next Grand Slam, the French Open, with his suspension effective from February 9 to May 4.
- The president of the Italian Tennis and Padel Federation labeled the case as an 'injustice' but sees the settlement as a vindication of Sinner's innocence.
“I think it’s completely immoral and illegal and also impractical and absurd. You simply cannot, cannot deport two million people ... Show more
A judge orders a temporary thaw to Trump's foreign aid freeze. What will that mean?
npr.org/sections/goats-and-soda/2025/02/14/g-s1-48994/usaid-foreign-aid-freeze
Quick Glance: Judge lifts funding freeze on foreign aid programs
- A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to temporarily lift the funding freeze on the US Agency for International Development (USAID).
- This ruling comes after the new government's sudden shutdown of aid and development programs worldwide.
- The judge noted that no explanation was provided for the abrupt suspension of USAID funds, resulting in widespread layoffs.
- The decision also prevents Secretary Rubio and other officials from enforcing stop-work orders on existing aid contracts.
Trump administration adds note rejecting 'gender ideology' to government websites
engadget.com/science/trump-administration-adds-note-rejecting-gender-ideology-to-government-websites-220253562.html
Patrick Mahomes Suffers Family Tragedy After Super Bowl Loss: The star quarterback’s grandfather was recently placed in hospice but lived long enough to see his ...
thedailybeast.com/patrick-mahomes-suffers-family-tragedy-after-super-bowl-loss/
Quick Glance: Key Developments in Entertainment and Politics
- A lawsuit against Jay-Z and Diddy over rape allegations has been dismissed by the accuser's lawyers, labeling the claims as baseless and fictitious.
- The IRS is preparing to lay off thousands of workers during tax season, influenced by upcoming budget changes in the government.
- Donald Trump and Elon Musk are back in the media spotlight as they prepare for a joint interview on Fox News to discuss government cost-cutting efforts.
- Patrick Mahomes' grandfather passed away shortly after the Super Bowl, leaving the family in mourning.
Measles Outbreak Rises To 48 Cases, Texas's Worst In Nearly 30 Years: A West Texas public health official said earlier this week that some of the cases appear to ...
huffpost.com/entry/ap-us-measles-outbreak-texas_n_67afc2ade4b0513a8d773c2b
DiscussingFilm 14h
Bong Joon-ho’s ‘MICKEY 17’ debuts with 76% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Currently tied with ‘Tokyo!’ as the lowest rated film in Bong Joon-ho’s filmography.
Royal Society urged to expel Elon Musk as fellows sign open letter: More than 1,700 academics complain about X owner’s behaviour, citing his ‘assault on ...
theguardian.com/science/2025/feb/14/elon-musk-royal-society-open-letter-academics
Quick Glance: Scientists Demand Royal Society to Expel Elon Musk
- The Royal Society faces pressure to expel Elon Musk after over 1,700 scientists signed an open letter expressing their concerns.
- The letter criticizes Musk's public statements and calls for the Royal Society to clarify how his behavior aligns with its code of conduct.
- Prominent members, including professors from leading universities, have resigned due to the Royal Society's inaction.
- A meeting of the Royal Society Fellowship is scheduled for March 3 to discuss principles regarding public statements and member behavior.
Texas measles outbreak rises to 48 cases. It's the state's worst in nearly 30 years
apnews.com/article/measles-texas-mmr-vaccine-homeschooling-b29d08d53cf26704968e8c00dfa712ba
Biff Wiff, ‘I Think You Should Leave’ Actor, Has Died: Biff Wiff, the beloved character actor known for his roles in ‘I Think You Should Leave,' has died.
rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-news/biff-wiff-dead-i-think-you-should-leave-obit-1235269559/
Pro-Palestine protesters marched in London on Saturday, 15 February, in a national demonstration titled “Freedom for Palestine” to show solidarity with ... Show more
An immigration enforcement ramp-up has sparked fear in immigrant communities around the country, with some people avoiding unnecessary outings and keeping ... Show more
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reuters.com
Public schools on verge of shut down as funding crisis worsens: The school principals further point out that delayed disbursements and rising costs of essential ...
standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001511802/public-schools-on-verge-of-shut-down-as-funding-crisis-worsens
TVLine 18h
TVLine’s Performer of the Week: Kaitlyn Dever: Kaitlyn Dever wowed us as fraudster Belle Gibson on Netflix's 'Apple Cider Vinegar' — see what ...
tvline.com/lists/kaitlyn-dever-performance-apple-cider-vinegar-netflix-belle-gibson/
Tesla insiders fear Musk’s work with Trump harms the company: Tesla employees and investors are speaking out over fears that CEO Elon Musk’s alliance with Donald ...
washingtonpost.com/technology/2025/02/14/telsa-employees-investors-musk-trump/
"They describe the conditions as hell."
Al Jazeera's Nour Odeh describes the horrific conditions that Palestinian prisoners endure in Israeli jails ... Show more
Zelenskyy calls for European army as Germany hits back at US over Vance tirade – Europe live
theguardian.com/world/live/2025/feb/15/russia-ukraine-war-munich-security-conference-jd-vance-zelenskyy-putin-europe-latest-news-updates
The New Republic Feb 14
RFK Jr. Just Kneecapped the CDC on His First Day: The purging of federal workers continues.
newrepublic.com/post/191579/robert-f-kennedy-jr-cdc-infectious-disease-research
Quick Glance: RFK Jr. Pressured: CDC Staff Laid Off
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed as head of the Health Department shortly after the Trump administration laid off half of the Epidemic Intelligence Service.
- The layoffs affected over 1,200 employees and severely hindered the nation's ability to respond to emerging diseases.
- Kennedy stated that public health employees had nothing to fear under his leadership while promoting a plan to address obesity and food regulation.
- The layoffs and resulting uncertainties within the health agency raise concerns about the future safety of public health in the U.S.
Newsroom Africa 13h
Kamohelo Maphopha, a young activist, has embarked on an ambitious campaign called #CrazyFaithInAction . This initiative aims to raise R400 ... Show more
Kindergarteners could learn gun safety in school under a bill gaining momentum in Utah
abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/kindergarteners-learn-gun-safety-school-bill-gaining-momentum-118848218
Abortions to resume in Missouri after a judge blocks restrictions: Abortions are set to resume in Missouri after a judge blocked regulations that had restricted ...
abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/abortions-resume-missouri-after-judge-blocks-restrictions-118848400
How to Survive a Warzone: The lives of 4 kids surviving in Gaza: A BBC film follows children over nine months including one boy, 11, who volunteered at al-Aqsa ...
bbc.com/news/articles/c5y7ndlrl3vo
Mexico threatens Google with legal action over 'Gulf of America' name change: Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Thursday that her government wouldn’t rule ...
nypost.com/2025/02/13/us-news/mexico-threatens-google-with-legal-action-over-gulf-of-america-name-change/
Trump vowed to reduce inflation. Eggs didn’t get the memo: Across the US, a scarcity of eggs caused primarily by a bad strain of bird flu has sent prices ...
theage.com.au/world/north-america/trump-vowed-to-reduce-inflation-eggs-didn-t-get-the-memo-20250214-p5lc1q.html
Mexico’s Sheinbaum Warns of Legal Action If Google Maps Does Not Revert Back to Gulf of Mexico
democracynow.org/2025/2/14/headlines/mexicos_sheinbaum_warns_of_legal_action_if_google_maps_does_not_revert_back_to_gulf_of_mexico
CBS News 17h
Pope Francis slept well as he continues recovery after hospitalization, Vatican says
cbsnews.com/news/pope-francis-slept-well-continues-recovery-hospitalization-vatican/
Microsoft removes Windows 11 24H2 official support on 8th 9th 10th Gen Intel CPUs
neowin.net/news/microsoft-removes-windows-11-24h2-official-support-on-8th-9th-10th-gen-intel-cpus/
Treasury Watchdog Begins Audit Of DOGE’s Access To Government's Payment System: The audit will also review the past two years of the system's transactions as it ...
huffpost.com/entry/treasury-watchdog-begins-audit-of-doges-access-to-governments-payment-system_n_67af5bade4b0b48674491ead
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.
NYC’s Schomburg Center celebrating 100 years of Black culture art, history: The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture has its roots in the Harlem ...
nydailynews.com/2025/02/15/nycs-schomburg-center-celebrating-100-years-of-black-culture-art-history/
Judge in Seattle blocks Trump order on youth gender-affirming care: A federal judge in Seattle has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's executive order ...
st.news/4gGh0pd
Google makes Gemini's 2.0 Flash model the new default: Everyone gets faster and smarter AI
androidpolice.com/gemini-2-flash-default/
Economy and society - | Price advantages only available via supermarket apps - | Senior Citizens' Union complains about discrimination against older people
deutschlandfunk.de/preisvorteile-nur-ueber-supermarkt-apps-senioren-union-beklagt-benachteiligung-aelterer-menschen-102.html
Mum killed disabled son after finding she'd just days to live: The bodies of Shirely Nunn and her 50-year-old son, Stephen, were discovered by a family member at ...
mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/heartbreak-carer-mum-killed-disabled-34643190
Trevor Noah's 'silence' on SA-US relations sparks social media debate
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2025-02-14-trevor-noahs-silence-on-sa-us-relations-sparks-social-media-debate/
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