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Trump to sign order to make English official language of US
President Trump is expected to sign an executive order to make English the official language of the United States, rescinding policies that require federal agencies to provide language assistance ...The Hill - 4h -
Trump to sign an executive order making English the official U.S. language
Trump is expected to sign an executive order aimed at making English the official language of the U.S., according to a White House official.NBC News - 4h -
Trump plans to sign executive order making English the official language
The U.S. has never had an official language, though many states have designated English.CBS News - 4h -
Trump to sign executive order making English the official US language
President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order to make English the official language of the United States, according to a White House official.ABC News - 4h -
Trump to sign order making English the official U.S. language
President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order making English the official language of the United States.CNBC - 2h -
On the Ropes, Olaf Scholz Keeps Punching
The German chancellor, who defied calls to step aside after his government fell apart, is down in the polls but insisting he can still win.The New York Times - 6d -
Is the Future of the Creator Economy Direct-to-Consumer?
Confusion surrounding the TikTok ban last month has pushed creators to seek more stable ways to earn.Inc. - Feb. 21 -
At TEDxTehran, young Iranians reimagine their future
Progressive events relieve pressure but fail to loosen the grip of the country’s rigid political systemFinancial Times - 4d -
How to save the future of federal data
President Trump’s executive orders on diversity, climate, gender and perhaps more to come, could lead to major changes in how future data is collected and published.The Hill - 1d -
Syria's new president appears to receive a warm welcome in former Assad strongholds
Syria's new president Ahmed al-Sharaa appeared to receive a hero's welcome in Latakia, once the stronghold of the Al-Assad family.NBC News - 5d -
Syria's national dialogue conference set to kick off Monday
A long-awaited national dialogue conference intended to help chart Syria’s political future after the fall of former President Bashar Assad is set to beginABC News - 4d -
Forgotten by the west, Syria’s IS prisons are under threat as militant group mobilises
Kurdish officials warn that Islamic State threat is greater than ever in the vacuum left from Syrian regime’s collapse. With each gust of wind came a wave of body odour, the stench of two-dozen men ...The Guardian - 3d -
National dialogue conference kicks off in Syria as battered country seeks to rebuild
Syria’s new Islamist rulers kicked off a long-awaited national dialogue conference as a “rare historical opportunity” to rebuild the country.NBC News - 3d -
Syria's national dialogue conference kicks off as the battered country seeks to rebuild
Syria’s new rulers have kicked off a long-awaited national dialogue conference as an “exceptional and rare historical opportunity” to rebuild the country after nearly 14 years of cvil war and the ...ABC News - 3d -
Syria Begins National Dialogue but Without Kurdish-Led Militia
Although the conference was called to chart the country’s future, the Kurdish-led militia that controls much of Syria’s northeast was not invited.The New York Times - 2d -
Israel Strikes Syria Hours After Country’s Leader Demands Withdrawal
The attacks in southern Syria are part of a new policy aimed at protecting what Israel calls its “security zone” in the region. Syria’s new government has condemned that policy.The New York Times - 2d -
Europe’s elite fears Trump, Musk and the truth
The EU's ruling class has become fanatical in its desire to censor.The Hill - Feb. 21 -
DOGE Sparks Surveillance Fear Across the US Government
The US government has increased the use of monitoring tools over the past decade. But President Donald Trump’s employee purges are making workers worry about how their data could be abused.Wired - Feb. 21 -
For Fearful Immigrants, It’s the Card They All Want Right Now
Distributed by a legal aid group, the “red card” lays out key rights and protections. Demand for them has surged since President Trump returned to office.The New York Times - 5d -
Confusion, fear at the Justice Department under Trump
The Department of Justice is in upheaval from firings and resignations in the first weeks of the Trump administration. Fear has silenced many in the department, but two prosecutors are speaking up.CBS News - 4d -
Employee Fears of an Economic Downturn Rise on Latest Data
Though recent bumps in joblessness, growth, and inflation data remain minor, workers still worry that Trump’s tariffs, mass federal employee layoffs, and spending cuts could tank the economy.Inc. - 44m -
Fluffy Scottish Highland bull on the loose in Connecticut town, evading capture for days
No bull. A Scottish Highland bull has been wandering Kent, Connecticut, since Tuesday after escaping from its home.NBC News - 6d -
Angry voters confront Republican congressman over DOGE cuts at town hall
Republican Rep. Rich McCormick of Georgia faced boos and jeers at a town hall Thursday night. His constituents, including Democrats, were angry over the Department of Government Efficiency slashing ...CBS News - 6d -
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Republicans Face Angry Voters at Town Halls, Hinting at Broader Backlash
After a monthlong honeymoon for the G.O.P. at the start of President Trump’s term, lawmakers are confronting a groundswell of fear and disaffection in districts around the country.The New York Times - 4d -
'Sheer terror' as van loaded with fireworks set alight in Scottish town
Homes were evacuated when the van parked in a driveway exploded in the middle of the night in Clydebank.BBC News - 4d -
'Dissent was not being tolerated': Woman dragged from Idaho town hall meeting
An Idaho woman was issued a citation after she was forcibly removed from an Idaho Republican legislative town hall after interrupting the speaker. KTVB's Abby Wilt reports.NBC News - 4d -
Ohio town orders review of police response to neo-Nazi demonstrators
A small Ohio municipality has apologized for not publicly responding to neo-Nazi demonstrators, some holding flags with swastikas, who marched in town recently, and ordered an independent review of ...NBC News - 2d -
She Interrupted a Town-Hall Meeting and Was Dragged Out by Private Security
The City of Coeur d’Alene revoked the license of a security firm after its plainclothes guards forcibly removed a woman. The police said they were investigating the incident.The New York Times - 2d -
Wildfire Burning on Table Mountain Moves Toward Cape Town
Firefighters have battled a blaze on the slopes in the national park for days. The fire spread overnight toward Cape Town’s central business district.The New York Times - 2d -
New hope for new towns, but who will pay for UK’s housing plans?
Labour government is weighing up where to locate its flagship homebuilding projectsFinancial Times - 1d -
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Gene Hackman in ‘Hoosiers’: On Camera, ‘He Really Went to Town’
Hackman’s fellow actors from the 1986 film remembered him as an actor who offered wise advice but hated rehearsing and multiple takes.The New York Times - 3h -
USA star Christian Pulisic denies rift with AC Milan coach: 'I didn't ask to leave the club'
The American international made a joint statement with the club about the rumors concerning his futureCBS Sports - Feb. 20 -
FIA issues statement denouncing 'tribalist' booing of Max Verstappen and Christian Horner at F1 launch event
The FIA does not want you to boo Verstappen or any other driver.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Zak Brown tells Christian Horner to get over it after Red Bull boss hits out at Max Verstappen boos
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has hit out at the “disappointing” booing of his driver Max Verstappen at last week’s glitzy Formula One season launch event at the O2 in London. But rival ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
The fastest man alive, Jeff Bezos' new acquisition, and a surprising choice to play Jesus: The news quiz
A legend’s former home is up for grabs, Delta tries to make amends, and be careful before you buy bananas.NBC News - 6d -
Bracketology Bubble Watch: North Carolina, Nebraska stay alive; West Virginia, Georgia look to build résumés
Jerry Palm breaks down teams on the bubble to make the NCAA TournamentCBS Sports - 3d -
This is the year the Oscars found God – but can they keep the faith?
From Conclave to The Brutalist to A Real Pain, films about religion are unusually well represented at the Academy Awards – some with decidedly unorthodox themes • Warning: contains spoilers . ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Why the Price of Gold Keeps Going Up
The precious metal, considered a haven asset, is usually sought out by investors during times of turmoil.The New York Times - Feb. 21
