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Mavericks GM Nico Harrison Issues Statement After Team Loses Kyrie Irving for Season - Sports Illustrated
The executive wished Dallas's star guard well.
7 reasons I’m glad the Eagles gave Saquon Barkley a raise - Bleeding Green Nation
The 2,000-yard, Super Bowl-winning running back deserves every single dollar of his record-setting contract extension.
Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving suffers torn ACL, likely out for the rest of the season - CNN
Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving has suffered a torn ACL in his left knee, the team announced Tuesday, an injury that is likely to see him miss the rest of the season.
Harris County, Houston officials unveil preparedness plan for Texas measles outbreak - KHOU.com
As of Tuesday, there were 159 cases in West Texas. Houston and Harris County leaders are getting ready in case the outbreak makes it to Southeast Texas.
Rep. Al Green is removed from chamber during President Trump’s address - CNN
Minutes into President Donald Trump’s joint address to Congress, a disturbance from Democratic Rep. Al Green of Texas resulted in him being escorted out of the chamber by the House Sergeant at Arms.
Arab leaders adopt Gaza reconstruction plan in rebuke of Trump’s vision - The Washington Post
Arab League states approved an Egyptian proposal for a phased reconstruction plan that would keep Palestinians in Gaza while excluding Hamas from governing.
Key ex-OpenAI researcher subpoenaed in AI copyright case - TechCrunch
GPT architect Alec Radford has been subpoenaed in a copyright case against OpenAI, according to a court filing.
Musk to be seated in White House guest box during Trump speech - Axios
DOGE is "headed by Elon Musk," said Trump, whose White House has indicated otherwise.
Texas besieged by multiple fires as deadly storm fuels severe weather and blizzard conditions - CNN
A powerful storm is moving across the country and spawning multiple fires and severe thunderstorms with hurricane-force wind gusts and tornadoes that are knocking out power and causing damage Tuesday. At least two people have been reported dead due to storm-r…
Trump administration prepares to sell off federal buildings, including FBI and DOJ headquarters - CNN
The Trump administration announced Tuesday that it is considering selling off hundreds of “non-core” federal properties, including the headquarters of the FBI and the departments of Justice, Veterans Affairs and Labor, according to the General Services Admini…
Trump tariffs: Commerce’s Lutnick hints at possible tariffs pact with Canada, Mexico - CNBC
Starting Tuesday, 25% tariffs on two U.S. neighbors — Canada and Mexico — will go into effect as Trump escalates another global trade war.
IRS drafting plans to slash as much as half of its 90,000-person workforce leaving agency 'dysfunctional,' AP sources say - PBS NewsHour
A reduction in force of tens of thousands of people would render the IRS "dysfunctional," said John Koskinen, a former IRS Commissioner.
Live updates: Trump to give first speech to Congress in second term - The Washington Post
Follow live updates and analysis from Washington Post reporters as President Donald Trump delivers an address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday.
Former Los Angeles fire chief fails to get job back after ouster following historic deadly wildfire - The Associated Press
The former Los Angeles fire chief ousted by Mayor Karen Bass after the most destructive wildfire in city history has failed to reclaim her job. Former Chief Kristin Crowley appealed to the City Council to reverse Bass' Feb. 21 decision. The dismissal followed…
Dysentery is on the rise in Oregon. Here’s what to know. - The Washington Post
Health experts say the rise of cases in the Portland area is linked to homelessness.
Nothing Phone 3A and 3A Pro at MWC 2025 Are Fun, Flashy and Affordable - CNET
With flashing lights, handy new AI-based tools and an approachable price, Nothing's new phones have a lot to offer. They make their debut at MWC 2025.
After explosive town halls, Republicans rethink how to reach voters - The Washington Post
House Republicans are rethinking how best to reach constituents after a series of combative town halls where protesters vented about President Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s policies.
“Wooly mice” a test run for mammoth gene editing - Ars Technica
With most targeted changes not mammoth-specific, the focus is on gene editing.
FBI and DOJ headquarters are among more than 440 federal buildings listed for potential sale - The Associated Press
The Trump administration has placed some of the country’s most iconic and well-known federal buildings on the potential chopping block, including them on a list of more than 400 properties deemed “not core to government operations” and candidates for “disposa…
Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 5070 Founders Edition cards won’t launch until later this month - The Verge
Nvidia says the GeForce RTX 5070 Founders Edition will be available “later in March.” Other RTX 5070 partner cards will be available beginning March 5th.