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Israel’s Netanyahu threatens to resume fighting in Gaza if hostages aren’t released Saturday

Hamas said Monday — and reiterated Tuesday — that it planned to delay the release of three more hostages after accusing Israel of failing to meet the terms of the ceasefire, including by not allowing enough tents and other aid

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How to See February’s Snow Moon

The second full moon of 2025, dubbed the “snow moon” will be at its peak this week. The moon, named after the winter season’s heavy snowfall, arrives just as much of the U.S. is expected to be impacted by back-to-back

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DOGE Cuts $900 Million From Agency That Tracks Academic Progress

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal research office that tracks the progress of America’s students is being hit with almost $900 million in cuts after Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency found no need for much of its work. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”]

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EU chief says U.S. tariffs ‘will not go unanswered’

The chair of the European Parliament’s trade committee says motorcycles, jeans, peanut butter, bourbon, whiskey and a whole range of products could affect American exporters if the U.S. tariffs come into force March 12.

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What do Hamas delay and Trump threat mean for Gaza ceasefire deal? – The Guardian

What do Hamas delay and Trump threat mean for Gaza ceasefire deal?  The Guardian Israeli cabinet backs Trump’s demand for Hamas to release all hostages by Saturday deadline  Fox News Gaza ceasefire in peril after Netanyahu threatens to kill deal over fate

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Inside the world’s most famous aeroplane boneyard

What are 3,200 defence aircraft doing in the Arizona desert?

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WATCH LIVE: Linda McMahon testifies at Senate confirmation hearing for education secretary

McMahon is scheduled to testify in a Senate confirmation hearing on Thursday, Feb. 13 at 10 a.m. EST.

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The pope rebukes Trump over migrant deportations and refutes VP Vance’s theology

In a strongly worded letter to Catholic bishops in the United States, Pope Francis is taking to task the Trump administration’s stance on migrants, calling it a “major crisis.” (Image credit: Alberto Pizzoli)

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The pope rebukes Trump over migrant deportations and refutes VP Vance’s theology – NPR

The pope rebukes Trump over migrant deportations and refutes VP Vance’s theology  NPR Trump’s border czar tells Pope Francis to “stick to the Catholic Church” as pope slams mass deportations  CBS News Pope Criticizes Trump’s Deportation of Migrants, Calling It a Violation

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Trump asks US court to end ‘judicial overreach’ and allow funding freezes – Reuters

Trump asks US court to end ‘judicial overreach’ and allow funding freezes  Reuters FEMA official ignores judge’s order, demands grant funding freeze  NBC News Judge Rules That Trump Administration Defied Order to Unfreeze Billions in Federal Grants  The New York Times Trump’s Attempt

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