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New iPhone SE And 3 Other Drops To Expect At Apple’s Launch Event - Forbes

It’s almost time: Apple is slated to unveil its new iPhone SE at a launch event on Wednesday, February 19 — and perhaps a few other new devices.

Elon Musk's plans to access IRS taxpayer data raises concerns; Democrat term it 'illegal and blatant powe - The Times of India

Elon Musk's Doge team seeks access to IRS data, sparking concern. Rep. Jimmy Gomez warns it's an 'illegal and blatant power grab.' The initiative invo

Pope will remain hospitalized as doctors treat a complex respiratory tract infection, Vatican says - The Associated Press

The Vatican says Pope Francis’ respiratory tract infection is presenting a “complex clinical picture” that will require further hospitalization. Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said the results of tests conducted in recent days indicate the 88-year-old pope is…

What to know about Trump’s appeal to the Supreme Court - CNN

President Donald Trump is heading to the Supreme Court for the first time in his second term, using an emergency appeal to call on the justices to let him fire the head of a government ethics watchdog agency.

Judge appears inclined to deny request to block DOGE's mass firings, access to data - ABC News

Top Russian and American officials will hold talks on ending the Ukraine war without Kyiv - The Associated Press

The Kremlin says senior American and Russian officials will hold talks on improving their ties and negotiating an end to the war in Ukraine. It would be the most significant meeting between the sides since Moscow’s full-scale invasion of its neighbor nearly t…

Macron and Trump have ‘frank conversation’ minutes before European meeting on Ukraine - POLITICO Europe

The call came before the French president welcomed a group of European leaders in Paris.

X is reportedly blocking links to secure Signal contact pages - Ars Technica

Signal has recently become a popular organizing tool among government workers.

Trump begins firings of FAA air traffic control employees weeks after fatal DC plane crash - PBS NewsHour

The impacted workers include personnel hired for FAA radar, landing and navigational aid maintenance, one air traffic controller told the Associated Press.

Mike Trout announces position change as Angels try to find way to keep slugger healthy for 2025 MLB season - CBS Sports

Trout has played just 266 games over the last four seasons due to injuries

What’s open and closed on Presidents Day - CNN

Many Americans enjoy a day off on the third Monday of February every year. That’s because it’s Presidents Day, officially named Washington’s Birthday in honor of America’s first president, George Washington (his actual birthday is February 22).

European countries clash over sending troops to Ukraine - Financial Times

Poland, Germany and Spain express reluctance before crisis meeting on response to Trump’s peace talks with Russia

X is blocking links to Signal, a secure messaging platform used by federal workers - TechCrunch

Elon Musk’s X (formerly Twitter) is blocking links to Signal.me, a URL shortener used by the private messaging app Signal that allows users to send out a

Fans slam 'SNL' for joking about Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds' legal drama with Justin Baldoni - Page Six

Reynolds’ “SNL 50” joke didn’t sit well with some fans who felt the claims of sexual harassment, extortion and defamation shouldn’t be taken lightly.

Musk’s SpaceX team visiting FAA: Duffy - The Hill

Officials from Elon Musk’s SpaceX are visiting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced. In a lengthy post on the social platform X, Duffy said the country deserves top-of-the-line air travel, and he will comply…

Israeli forces will remain in 5 locations in Lebanon after Tuesday's pullout deadline, official says - PBS NewsHour

Lebanon’s government has opposed any further delay in the Israeli pullout under the ceasefire agreement that ended fighting with the Hezbollah militant group.

There's a slight chance Asteroid 2024 YR4 could hit Moon in 2032 - The Register

Very unlikely, but could make for a neat light show if it does

MLB Power Rankings: Picking baseball's top 10 offenses entering the 2025 season - CBS Sports

Can anyone out-hit the Dodgers? Let's find out!

X is blocking links to Signal - The Verge

X users are currently unable to post links to Signal.me, which allow people to quickly and securely send direct messages to Signal users.

5 Takeaways: Evolution continues with 2025 NBA All-Star Game's new format - NBA.Com

Stephen Curry wins All-Star Game MVP honors in his host city as the league rolls out a new approach to the game.