FEMA Officials Fired Over Migrant Housing Payments

FEMA officials have been fired after Elon Musk claimed they paid over $50 million for “luxury” hotels in New York City to house migrants. The agency’s chief financial officer, two program analysts, and a grant specialist were let go by the Department of Homeland Security. DHS stated that the firings are aimed at “deep state … Read more

AI-Powered Material Revolutionizes Strength and Lightness

Researchers have created a revolutionary new material that combines unparalleled strength with incredible lightness, thanks to the power of artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced 3D printing technology. The breakthrough, led by Professor Tobin Filleter from the University of Toronto, has major implications for industries such as aviation, automotive, and medicine. The team used AI to … Read more

Eagles OC Kellen Moore Named Saints’ New Head Coach

Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore has become the new head coach of the New Orleans Saints. The team announced the move on Tuesday, two days after the Eagles won Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans. Team owner Gayle Benson said that Moore was found to be the right fit for the organization, who will … Read more

Civilization VII on Steam Deck: A Surprisingly Smooth Experience

Playing Civilization VII on the Steam Deck has been a surprisingly smooth experience, even for those struggling with the game’s complex systems like cultural victory. The controls are functionally similar to playing at a desktop, and the touch-screen interface is particularly helpful in avoiding button mapping chaos. However, some minor issues arose during gameplay. Occasionally, … Read more

Farm Workers on High Alert Amid Immigration Raids

US farm workers are living in fear amid immigration raids that could lead to a severe labor shortage. The Central Valley, California’s “bread basket,” supplies a quarter of the nation’s food and produces 40% of its fruits and nuts. About half of California’s farm workers are undocumented immigrants, making them vulnerable to President Trump’s plan … Read more

USWNT Coach Emma Hayes Evaluates Young Talent at SheBelieves Cup

US women’s national team head coach Emma Hayes is putting her best players to the test this month in the SheBelieves Cup. Four uncapped players, discovered during a January training camp and dubbed as “Futures Camp,” will compete for spots in the squad. Source: https://equalizersoccer.com/2025/02/11/emma-hayes-uswnt-shebelieves-cup-roster-uncapped-development

Peak Snow Moon Visible This Week Amid US Winter Storms

The second full moon of 2025, known as the “snow moon,” will reach its peak this week. Named after winter’s heavy snowfall, it coincides with a series of back-to-back snowstorms affecting much of the United States. According to earthsky.org, the snow moon will be at its highest point in the sky around midnight on Wednesday, … Read more

Elderly Israeli Hostage Killed in Gaza Attack

An elderly Israeli man, Shlomo Mansour, 86, was killed during Hamas’s October 7, 2023, attack on southern Israel. His body is being held hostage in Gaza by gunmen who abducted him from his home in Kibbutz Kissufim. Mansour, an Iraq-born resident of Israel, had survived the Farhud pogrom against the Iraqi Jewish community in 1941 … Read more

Meta Begins Layoffs Amid AI Focused Hiring Spree

Meta Platforms Inc. started eliminating jobs on Monday, laying off thousands of employees as the company focuses on acquiring top talent in artificial intelligence (AI). The move targets “low-performers” and aims to strengthen its competitiveness in the rapidly evolving AI landscape. Affected Meta workers received emails with notification of their termination. To support departing staff, … Read more