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$75 million was awarded to plant trees in places that badly need them. In anti-DEI push, that's over
The U.S. Forest Service has terminated $75 million awarded to the Arbor Day Foundation to help disadvantaged communities plant treesABC News - 1d -
‘Hit them where it hurts’: Americans boycott corporations to protest anti-DEI policies
Participants commit to not spending money for 24 hours to resist Trump administration and Musk’s cuts. Don’t let a billionaire’s algorithm control what you read. Download our free app to get ...The Guardian - 2d -
‘Breathing in the fragrances of the Atlas cedar trees’: readers’ favourite places in Morocco
From unexpected city charms in Rabat to the dunes of the Sahara and a festival celebrating nomadic life, our tipsters share their best discoveries. The calm city of Khenifra is well worth a ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
US judge temporarily blocks Trump’s anti-DEI purge
Adam Abeldon rules that president’s efforts to ban DEI programs likely violate first amendment of constitution. A federal judge in Maryland on Friday temporarily blocked Donald Trump from ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
US anti-pipeline activists say charges against them ‘meant to intimidate’
Protesters who tried to disrupt completion of Mountain Valley pipeline to defend themselves in Virginia court. Climate activists who tried to disrupt the completion of a fossil-fuel pipeline ...The Guardian - 5d -
Couple's trauma after body placed next to them on flight
Cabin crew placed the body of a passenger who died mid-flight in an empty seat beside the pair.BBC News - 4d -
Richardson scores 21 and No. 14 Michigan State tops No. 12 Michigan 75-62 for 1st place in Big Ten
The Spartans (22-5, 13-3) have surged atop the highly competitive conference with their third straight win.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 22 -
Deere shareholders reject anti-DEI proposal, as Trump pressures Apple to abandon diversity plans
Shareholders of Deere & Co. voted overwhelmingly to reject a proposal seeking to curb the farming-machinery maker’s diversity, equity and inclusion plans — the latest sign of investor resistance to ...MarketWatch - 4d -
Three teenage girls charged over death of man, 75
The man was found injured in Islington on Thursday and died the following day in hospital.BBC News - 1d -
How to watch the 2025 SAG Awards and everything else you need to know
The 2025 SAG Awards are almost here. From how to watch the ceremony to who's nominated, here's everything you need to know about the show.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 20 -
The Independent Spirit Awards are today. Here’s everything you need to know
Oscar nominees like Mikey Madison, Demi Moore and Sebastian Stan will be making a stop by the beach for the Film Independent Spirit Awards where all are up for acting awardsABC News - Feb. 22 -
WATCH: What you need to know about the 97th Academy Awards
ABC News' Whit Johnson breaks down what you need to know ahead of the 97th Academy Awards. Ten best picture nominees, five for best director and 20 hopefuls competing for the acting honors.ABC News - 5h -
Teachers union sues over Trump admin’s DEI warning to schools
The American Federation of Teachers sued the Trump administration Tuesday over its warning to schools that they may lose federal funding if they persist with diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) ...The Hill - 4d -
Barcelona move into first place in La Liga as manager Hansi Flick continues to push the right buttons
Barca have won their last five La Liga games with 15 goals scored and just two concededCBS Sports - Feb. 22 -
I’ll have $4.5 million saved for retirement when I turn 75. Should I start my IRA conversions now?
“My RMD would be $180,000 and the taxes would be high.”MarketWatch - 6d -
UK's Robinson needs wrist surgery; season over
Kentucky guard Jaxson Robinson, the team's second-leading scorer, will undergo surgery on his wrist and miss the rest of the season, coach Mark Pope said Saturday.ESPN - 21h -
NZ secure semi-final place with victory over Bangladesh
Rachin Ravindra's "classy" century helps New Zealand book their place in the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy after a comfortable five-wicket win over Bangladesh in Rawalpindi.BBC News - 6d -
Tarris Reed Jr.'s double-double leads UConn to 75-63 win over Providence
Tarris Reed Jr. had 24 points and 18 rebounds off of the bench to lead the UConn Huskies over the Providence Friars 75-63 on Saturday.Yahoo Sports - 23h -
Woman suffered crushed spine on Harry Potter ride; jury awards her $7.25 million
An Arizona woman has been awarded $7.25 million by a federal court in California after a day of magic at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter with her grandson ended in a debilitating medical disaster.Los Angeles Times - 5d -
Moderna’s stock stumbles on report HHS is reviewing $590 million award for bird-flu vaccine
The Trump administration is reviewing a contract extended to Moderna in the final days of the Biden administration.MarketWatch - 3d -
Extremists would not need to create an authoritarian state in Britain: Starmer is doing that for them | George Monbiot
The PM and his ministers are supporting illiberal laws that hard-right authoritarians could apply with zeal. If the Trump project implodes, it might take with it the extreme and far-right European ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
Mortgage rates are falling. Here’s how much income you need now to buy a house for $250,000, $400,000 and $1 million.
Mortgage rates fell for the sixth week in a row, offering more financial relief to home buyers.MarketWatch - 1d -
WATCH: Fyre Festival 2 advertises ticket packages for over $1 million
Tickets went on sale Monday for Fyre Festival 2, nearly eight years after the infamous Bahamas festival that led to its founder being convicted of wire fraud.ABC News - 5d -
Former NFL punter Chris Kluwe arrested over anti-Trump protest at city council meeting
Former Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe called for "peaceful civil disobedience" and "no kings" Thursday in the wake of his highly publicized arrest at a Southern California city council ...NBC News - Feb. 20 -
Quinnipiac defeats Saint Peter's 69-64, takes over sole possession of first place in the MAAC
Led by Amarri Monroe's 19 points, the Quinnipiac Bobcats defeated the Saint Peter's Peacocks 69-64, take over sole possession of first place in the MAACABC News - 1d -
Cavaliers' comeback win over Celtics give them confidence they can compete with defending champs
With Celtics fans in a frenzy throughout TD Garden after the Boston Celtics blitzed to a 25-3 lead over the Cavaliers in the final matchup of Eastern Conference frontrunners, Cleveland star Donovan ...ABC News - 1d -
Trump’s revolution will end badly — for himself, and for America
Unintended consequences will appear, problems will arise and sooner or later the whole project will come to a standstill.The Hill - Feb. 21 -
Can Canadians get the world drinking tree sap?
The largest producer of maple syrup now wants you to drink the sap, which it calls maple water.BBC News - 6d -
Poplar trees, the Pope and paddling: Photos of the week
A selection of news photographs from around the world.BBC News - 1d -
The anti-woke overcorrection is here
Conservatives are mistaking public dislike of the cultural left for enthusiasm for the opposite dogmaFinancial Times - Feb. 22 -
These Plants Photosynthesize Deep in the Arctic Even When There’s No Light
Under the sea ice during the Arctic’s pitch-black polar night, cells power photosynthesis on the lowest light levels ever observed in nature.Wired - 8h -
Pennsylvania secures 88-75 win against Dartmouth
Led by Nick Spinoso's 23 points, the Pennsylvania Quakers defeated the Dartmouth Big Green 88-75ABC News - Feb. 21 -
The political rise of the anti-vax movement
As traditional parties decline, vaccine scepticism has become one of the anti-establishment forces filling the vacuumFinancial Times - 4d -
'It's the beginning': Kremlin plays it cool ahead of more U.S. talks, says Biden 'messed things up badly'
The Kremlin is keen to play it cool as efforts continue to restore bilateral relations that it said were badly damaged during the previous Biden administration.CNBC - 5d -
Evolve or Die: The Future of DEI Entrepreneurship in the Trump Era
Adaptability and values are salient hallmarks of diversity initiatives in the new polarized environment.Inc. - Feb. 22 -
Judge Blocks Trump Bid to Ban DEI
A Maryland judge said the DEI directives by Trump likely violate the First Amendment.Inc. - Feb. 22 -
Apple shareholders reject proposal to scrap DEI program
Apple credits its DEI program as helping make the iPhone maker the most valuable company in the world.CBS News - 5d -
3 Lessons the DEI Rollback Has Taught Us
We can learn a lot about corporate integrity from how companies respond to DEI.Inc. - 4d -
Flames Place Veteran Defenseman On Waivers
The Calgary Flames are back to work preparing for their next game on Sunday against the San Jose Sharks, kickstarting the final stretch of the 2024-25 regular season.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 21 -
The surprising place Islam is rapidly growing
For the CBS Mornings series, "The State of Spirituality with Lisa Ling," she takes a look at why so many people are converting to Islam behind bars.CBS News - 2d
