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- Yahoo Life Shopping
Yahoo readers can't get enough of this cute loungewear set: 'Feels like pajamas'
Shoppers are snapping up this 'super soft, comfortable and very flattering' twosome in multiple colors.
- Reuters
Slovakia's Fico to discuss gas transit with European Commission on Thursday
The Kremlin said it favoured a resumption of transit through Ukraine, which has refused to renew an agreement to allow it on grounds it helps fund Russia's war against Kyiv. Transit through Ukraine has been an established route for sending supplies to Slovakia, Austria and ex-Soviet Moldova.
- HuffPost
Donald Trump’s ‘Anti-Constitutional’ Funding Freeze Is Headed For A Blockbuster Showdown In Court
A district court blocked Trump’s plans to freeze spending on Tuesday. That’s just the opening salvo in what could be a long court battle over presidential power.
- Associated Press
The Latest: Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump’s federal funding freeze
A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Trump administration freeze on federal grants and loans that could total trillions of dollars and cause disruptions in health care research, education programs and other initiatives. The White House announced plans to enforce the pause on federal grants and loans Tuesday as President Donald Trump’s administration begins an across-the-board ideological review of its spending. The move was defended by Karoline Leavitt, the youngest person to serve as White House press secretary, who made her debut in the briefing room Tuesday.
- Associated Press
Jake, Logan Paul make cryptic HBO Max announcements on social media
Brothers Jake Paul and Logan Paul made social media announcements Tuesday that suggested they have a show or fight coming to HBO Max. Calling it the “moment you've waited a decade for,” the posts featured a head-to-head shot of the brothers with a March 27 date and the HBO Max logo. Jake Paul, 28, and Logan Paul, 29, are both YouTube stars who know how to create a buzz.
- Associated Press
Study says climate change made conditions that fed California wildfires more likely, more intense
Human-caused climate change increased the likelihood and intensity of the hot, dry and windy conditions that fanned the flames of the recent devastating Southern California wildfires, a scientific study found. Tuesday's report, too rapid for peer-review yet, found global warming boosted the likelihood of high fire weather conditions in this month's fires by 35% and its intensity by 6%. Once-in-a-decade super strong Santa Ana winds, a dry autumn that followed two very wet years that caused rapid growth in flammable chapparal and grass, hot weather, dry air and vulnerable houses in fire-prone areas all were factors in the fast-moving fires that destroyed thousands of homes and killed at least 29 people, study authors said.
- The Canadian Press
Andy Reid and Nick Sirianni have this in common: Eagles fans wanted them fired
"Fire Andy" chants echoed throughout the stands in Philadelphia during Andy Reid’s final season coaching the Eagles in 2012.
- The Canadian Press
AP News in Brief at 6:04 p.m. EST
Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump administration freeze on federal grants and loans
- Evening Standard
Growth will not come 'without a fight', Rachel Reeves to say as she announces plans to kickstart economy
Chancellor expected to use major speech on Wednesday to announce Government support for Heathrow expansion
- BBC
What's the plan for a third runway at Heathrow Airport?
The chancellor says expanding Heathrow would boost growth, but there is a lot of vocal opposition.
- The Daily Beast
Trump Border Czar Rages About Migrants Being Too ‘Educated’ About Rights in ICE Round-Ups
Donald Trump’s “border czar,” Tom Homan, complained that immigrants in sanctuary cities are “very difficult” to arrest because they are “educated” about their rights when it comes when it comes to ICE raids. Homan, who previously led ICE as its acting director, has made the rounds on media while the president’s effort to round up undocumented immigrants and deport them en masse got underway in major cities such as Chicago and New York since the weekend. In a Monday appearance on CNN, he complain
- Reuters
Trump still expects to impose Feb 1 tariffs on Canada and Mexico, White House says
U.S. President Donald Trump still plans to make good on his promise to issue tariffs on Canada and Mexico on Saturday, White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said on Tuesday. Leavitt told reporters in her first White House press briefing that Trump also is still "very much" considering fresh tariffs on China for Saturday.
- Reuters
Insurer Chubb's profit rises on strong underwriting business, investment income
However, the Zurich-based insurer said it expects a pre-tax net cost of $1.5 billion from the California fires, which will impact its first quarter of 2025. Insurance spending has shown resilience despite ongoing economic and environmental uncertainties, as businesses and individuals continue to prioritize coverage to mitigate risks ranging from natural disasters to cyberattacks and health emergencies. Chubb's Global P&C net premiums written, which excludes Agriculture, were up 6.7% year over year, with commercial insurance up 6.4% and consumer insurance up 7.5%.
- Sky video
Matthew Perry Foundation launches addiction medicine fellowship
The Matthew Perry Foundation has set up an addiction medicine training fellowship, 15 months after the former Friends star died of a ketamine overdose.
- WCPO - Cincinnati Scripps
How to find significant savings on over-the-counter medications during cold and flu season
As cold and flu season approaches, consumers are looking for ways to save on expensive over-the-counter medications.
- USA TODAY
Republican suggests students work at McDonald's instead of getting free school lunches
Georgia Rep. Rich McCormick suggested during a CNN interview that kids get jobs, including at fast food restaurants, to pay for school lunches.
- The Guardian
Trump’s press chief shows she’s more than capable of going full North Korea
Karoline Leavitt’s debut press briefing was standing room only – and she was slick, pugnacious, and loyal to her boss
- USA TODAY
Caroline Kennedy calls cousin, RFK Jr., a 'predator' before HHS hearing
Caroline Kennedy called her cousin, Robert F. Kennedy, a 'predator' ahead of his confirmation hearing for Health and Human Services secretary.
- WFTS-Tampa
Pinellas County School District math scores impacted by recent storms
Mid-year test scores came out for Pinellas County and while the district overall is ahead of the state, some students have to catch up academically.