Conference at UC Irvine on Thursday comes as the term drives conversation, policy in D.C.

https://www.ocregister.com/2025/02/05/new-report-says-more-equity-would-mean-more-money-in-orange-county/

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Over half-a-million children have returned to WA classrooms as emotions ran high for parents on the first day of school.

https://www.theage.com.au/national/landmark-day-for-parents-and-kids-as-school-resumes-20250206-p5la44.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

Malik Nabers had plenty to say about the two top quarterback prospects in the upcoming NFL draft.

https://nypost.com/2025/02/05/sports/giants-malik-nabers-sounds-off-on-top-of-2025-nfl-draft-quarterback-class/

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Flagler County Emergency Management Director Jonathan Lord was elected and then sworn in as President of the Florida Emergency Preparedness Association (FEPA) last week, during the its Annual Meeting.The post Flagler’s Jonathan Lord Elected President of Florida Emergency Preparedness Association appeared first on FlaglerLive.

https://flaglerlive.com/flaglers-jonathan-lord/

#flaglerlive

Popular podcast host Joe Rogan pushed back against recent claims from the Harris campaign suggesting he was the one who torpedoed negotiations for an interview.

https://www.foxnews.com/media/joe-rogan-insists-harris-team-lied-suggesting-he-f-ed-them-over-trump

The Phoenix Suns' superstar wishes to remain with the team after the coming trade deadline

https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/golden-state-warriors/news/kevin-durant-has-%E2%80%98no-desire%E2%80%99-reunite-warriors-trade-report/5d886534758a0407c1e61309

The 53-year-old was designated as the Aga Khan V, the 50th hereditary imam of the Ismaili Muslims, in his father’s will. His father died Tuesday in Portugal.

https://globalnews.ca/news/11005350/new-aga-khan-named-rahim-al-hussaini/

#globalmontreal

RICHMOND, Va. – Five members of the Northeastern University baseball team earned preseason honors from the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) on Wednesday afternoon, just nine days ahead of their season opener at the University of Charlotte. Among them is senior Jack Beauchesne, who earned a spot on the preseason All-CAA squad consisting of 20 players. Beauchesne is […]

https://www.lowellsun.com/2025/02/05/northeastern-pitcher-jack-beauchesne-chelmsford-earns-preseason-honor-from-caa/

Winning the FIA Formula One World Championship would be the zenith of any racing driver’s career. Occasionally, an F1 team will gift a car used during the title-winning season to its champion as a gesture of thanks. The Brawn BGP 001, given to Jenson Button after his 2009 championship, is going up for auction at the…Read more...

https://jalopnik.com/the-brawn-gp-f1-car-that-jenson-button-sued-for-is-goin-1851756207

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The trailer for the newest 'Jurassic World Rebirth' may be out, but there's still time to catch up on the franchise's originals.  Learn more about the classics.

https://hollywoodlife.com/feature/how-many-jurassic-world-movies-are-there-5367629/

#hollywoodlife

The prime minister is coming under pressure to stand up to Donald Trump over his attempts to evict Palestinians from their homeland with the biggest backlash from Labour MPs since the election

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/trump-gaza-starmer-takeover-labour-israel-b2692875.html

#Independent

Johnny Gaudreau was much more than an NHL star. He was a loving husband and father to his wife and children and more than just a teammate to his fellow ice hockey players on the rink. When, on August 29, 2024, he passed away, every single NHL team out there shared their tribute to one […]The post NHL Community Unite to Defend Johnny Gaudreau Over Suspect’s Defaming Claim appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-nhl-news-nhl-community-unite-to-defend-johnny-gaudreau-over-suspects-defaming-claim/

“Tranny, tranny, tranny!” Rep. Nancy Mace repeated. “I don’t really care. You want penises in women’s bathrooms and I’m not gonna have it. No, thank you. It’s disgusting.”

https://nypost.com/2025/02/05/us-news/nancy-mace-triggers-top-oversight-dem-tranny-tranny-tranny-i-dont-really-care/

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The Indiana Fever last claimed the WNBA championship in 2012, with the legendary Tamika Catchings leading the charge. Thirteen years have passed since that unforgettable season, and despite flashes of brilliance, the Fever have yet to recapture that championship magic. But their fortunes changed dramatically when they managed to draft arguably one of the greatest, […]The post National Reporter Agonizes 131 WNBA Players as Caitlin Clark Set to End Indiana Nation’s 13-Year Misery appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/wnba-basketball-news-national-reporter-agonizes-one-three-one-wnba-players-as-caitlin-clark-set-to-end-indiana-nations-thirteen-year-misery/

Broome is a first-round pick, but is way behind Flagg, the No. 1 pick in Gary Parrish's NBA mock draft

https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/2025-nba-mock-draft-dukes-cooper-flagg-the-better-pro-prospect-than-auburns-johni-broome/

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The incident comes just a week after the deadliest US plane crash in decades.

https://nypost.com/2025/02/05/us-news/delta-and-japan-airlines-planes-collide-at-seattle-tacoma-international-airport/

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A House Oversight Committee hearing on government efficiency devolved into theatrics and a "slur" used to describe transgender people while discussing USAID funds.

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/gop-lawmaker-scraps-democrat-hearing-over-transgender-slur-bathroom-rights-not-going-have-it

Maui Economic Development Board’s STEMworks program has announced that Brendan Brennan, author, AI and STEM education expert and former UH curriculum designer, will be one of the keynote speakers at the 16th Annual Hawaiʻi STEM Conference, taking place on March 24 and 25 at the Hawaiʻi Convention Center in Honolulu.

https://mauinow.com/2025/02/05/ai-and-education-expert-to-keynote-for-hawai%ca%bbi-stem-conference-in-march/

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Funds raised will go directly to Shane Clark Memorial Scholarship

https://www.gainesvilletimes.com/sports/running/local-running-shane-clark-memorial-5k-run-scheduled-for-march-15-at-midland-greenway-in-gainesville/

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Paula Badosa‘s journey in professional tennis has been anything but smooth. The Spaniard was once ranked world No. 2 in 2022 but faced a series of devastating injuries. Most notable of that was a chronic back issue that nearly forced her to quit the sport. Doctors even warned her that continuing the sport could lead […]The post Madison Keys’ Iconic Australian Open Triumph Leaves Paula Badosa Stunned as She Drops a Candid Take appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/wta-tennis-news-australian-open-madison-keys-iconic-australian-open-triumph-leaves-paula-badosa-stunned-as-she-drops-a-candid-take/

This proposed trade would help the Minnesota Timberwolves trade away Julius Randle and solve the Jimmy Butler drama with the Miami Heat.

https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/minnesota-timberwolves/news/timberwolves-acquire-former-205-million-nba-mvp-3-team-trade-involving-jimmy-butler/32e0996519f7184e6f60ed76

There’s a golden chance to buy a fully-equipped hot food takeaway business in the heart of Blackpool.

https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/takaway-business-up-for-sale-in-the-heart-of-blackpool-is-hot-stuff-for-profit-4977450

#fleetwoodtoday

Living in New York City, a place that is outwardly unfriendly toward cars, means I don’t get to see a ton of weird and interesting stuff on the street. However, every once in a while I’ll spot an absolute gem. In this case, it’s a seventh-generation Mitsubishi Minica parked down the street from my Upper East Side…Read more...

https://jalopnik.com/who-the-hell-imported-a-base-seventh-generation-mitsubi-1851755985

#jalopnik

Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney is pitching broadened trade relationship and middle-class tax cuts in his bid to become the next prime minister.

https://globalnews.ca/news/11004772/donald-trump-tariff-threats-carney-diversfiy-trade/

#globalmontreal

The RTX 5070 Ti is the next hot release from Nvidia, but does it offer a compelling upgrade over its predecessor, the 4070 Ti?

https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/rtx-5070-ti-vs-rtx-4070-ti/

#digitaltrends

OpenAI has rebranded its look with tweaks to its signature blossom logo and a new typeface called OpenAI Sans, hoping to have a more approachable and human image.

https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/openai-introduces-a-new-brand-look/

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Adams refused to detail the specific ailment that kept him uncharacteristically out of the public eye.

https://nypost.com/2025/02/05/us-news/mayor-adams-admits-he-was-put-under-anesthesia-during-mystery-illness/

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A police chase in Plainfield led to a vehicle crash that resulted in the death of one person and injured two others, while multiple officers were injured while providing first-aid.

https://www.wishtv.com/news/crime-watch-8/police-chase-crash-fatality-plainfield/

#wishtv

“I didn’t get lucky. I wasn’t gifted a belt. I fought for five rounds forward,” said Sean Strickland as he prepared for his clash against Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 312. It would not be wrong to say that the former middleweight champion has waited long enough for his rematch against the South African champion. […]The post “I Am the Most Miserable When I’m Not in Pain”- Sean Strickland Reveals Dark Side While Waiting for UFC 312 Against Dricus Du Plessis appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-mma-news-i-am-the-most-miserable-when-im-not-in-pain-sean-strickland-reveals-dark-side-while-waiting-for-ufc-312-against-dricus-du-plessis/

On Saturday, Feb. 15, the Doo-Wah Riders will ride into the Sterling Middle School at 7:00 p.m. bringing a totally fun concert of favorite country music with a Cajun twist to Sterling Concert members and the public.  Non-members can purchase tickets for this performance at the door,  Adults $15, Students $5. The final Sterling concert […]

https://www.journal-advocate.com/2025/02/05/doo-wah-riders-featured-in-feb-15-concert/

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House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) confirmed that lawmakers are closing in on the "roughly" $1 trillion target but caveated that nothing has been finalized as of yet.

https://nypost.com/2025/02/05/us-news/republicans-aim-for-roughly-1-trillion-in-cuts-as-budget-talks-hit-snags/

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As Gazans return to their bombed out homes, US president says he wants ‘long-term ownership’, to relocate inhabitants and transform territory into ‘Riviera of Middle East’

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/trump-gaza-palestinians-israel-jordan-saudi-arabia-b2692686.html

#Independent

WASHINGTON (AP) — The first U.S. military flight deporting migrants from the United States to Guantanamo Bay landed in Cuba…

https://wtop.com/world/2025/02/first-military-flight-to-send-migrants-to-guantanamo-bay-is-set-to-depart-official-says/

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R.J. White shares 2025 Super Bowl prop bets for the coin toss, the Super Bowl halftime show, Taylor Swift and the Jon Batiste National Anthem

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/super-bowl-59-props-best-picks-by-nfl-expert-coin-toss-national-anthem-kendrick-lamar-halftime-show/

#CBSSports.com

"Ellen's wonderful, and she's just been a support system. If anything, she was a great example to Stephen," Allison Holker said.

https://nypost.com/2025/02/05/entertainment/ellen-degeneres-stephen-twitch-boss-rumors-set-straight-by-allison-holker/

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Corpus Christi College’s Dean, Andrew Sanger, blasted students for the "frankly appalling" state they left the formal eating hall and banned them for two weeks

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/party-ban-cambridge-students-who-34620676

#Mirror

A woman who is one of the rarest types of twins in the world says she is grateful to be alive after doctors gave her and her sister a one per cent chance of survival. Hope and her sister, Faith Baxter, both 24, are “Momo twins” — short for monochorionic monoamniotic, meaning identical twins who...

https://nypost.com/2025/02/05/health/momo-twins-given-1-survival-chance-at-birth-are-now-24/

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41.78 seconds! Yep, that’s all it took for the U.S. women’s 4x100m relay team to snatch the gold at the Paris Olympics! And if you haven’t heard of the squad, where have you been? Gabby Thomas, Sha’Carri Richardson, Melissa Jefferson, and Twanisha Terry. Teamwork makes the dream work, right? So, Thomas ran a solid third […]The post Gabby Thomas Hopeful of Filling Shoes As Track and Field Star Reveals the Weight of American Legacy appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/olympics-track-and-field-news-gabby-thomas-hopeful-of-filling-shoes-as-track-and-field-star-reveals-the-weight-of-american-legacy/

"We are just normal people, living our own lives as privately as we can," Alexandra Censori told the Daily Mail on Wednesday.

https://pagesix.com/2025/02/05/celebrity-news/bianca-censoris-private-mom-has-nothing-to-say-after-daughters-shocking-grammys-debut/

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While performing in Nashville, Kelsea Ballerini paused her concert as she found a surprise in her outfit.The post Kelsea Ballerini Pauses Concert After Finding Surprise in Her Boot: “I Might Need Help” appeared first on American Songwriter.

https://americansongwriter.com/kelsea-ballerini-pauses-concert-after-finding-surprise-in-her-boot-i-might-need-help/

#americansongwriter

Proponents of this false conspiracy theory encourage their followers to spam social media with misinformation.

https://decider.com/2025/02/05/is-kinda-pregnant-based-on-a-true-story-meghan-markle-conspiracy-theory/

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