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Trump Fires DHS Secretary Noem Amid Wave Of Controversy: Why She Was Removed
President Donald Trump has fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem amid growing outrage over his administration's immigration crackdown. Trump will nominate Sen. Markwayne Mullin, an Oklahoma Republican, to lead the Department of Homeland Security. Trump announced Noem's removal in a post on his social media platform Truth Social on Thursday, March 5. Mullin needs to be confirmed by the Senate before taking over as DHS secretary. Trump claimed that Mullin will begin serving in that position on Tuesday, March 31. Noem will be reassigned as "Special Envoy for The Shield of th…
National Interest
Britney Spears Arrested For DUI Weeks After Major Music Catalog Deal
Pop superstar Britney Spears was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence just a few weeks after reaching a deal to sell her music catalog. Spears, 44, was taken into custody by the California Highway Patrol at around 9:30 p.m. PST on Wednesday, March 4. Ventura County booking records show that the "Oops!... I Did It Again" singer was released by 6:07 a.m. on Thursday, March 5. Variety confirmed that Spears was arrested for a DUI. She's scheduled to appear in court on Monday, May 4. Spears' arrest comes after the "...Baby One More Time" performer recently finalized a …
Arlington, VA
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Backup Camera, Dashboard Failures Spark Major Honda Recall: What To Know
More than 65,000 electric SUVs from Honda and Acura are being recalled over a computer glitch that can cause dashboard and backup camera displays to suddenly go blank. The recall covers 65,135 vehicles, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report released on Thursday, Feb. 26. The issue affects certain 2024 Acura ZDX and 2024 Honda Prologue vehicles. The NHTSA said a software error can cause the instrument panel display to fail while the vehicle is operating, preventing drivers from seeing crucial information. "When the condition occurs, the instrument c…
Hartford, CT
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Chick-fil-A Tweaks Waffle Fries After Fans Blast Previous Recipe: '6000% Improvement'
A quiet ingredient change may explain why some Chick-fil-A fans are saying that the chain's iconic waffle fries suddenly taste better. The suburban Atlanta company's website no longer lists pea starch as an ingredient in its fries. It's unclear when the change happened, and Chick-fil-A declined to provide additional details about the new formula, USA Today reported on Wednesday, March 4. Food Allergy Research & Education praised the chain for tweaking the formula in a Facebook post on Thursday, Feb. 12. "Thank you, Chick-fil-A, for sharing with us that guests with a pea aller…
Windsor Locks, CT
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This Airline Can Now Ban You For Playing Music, Videos Without Headphones
If someone has ever annoyed you with loud noises from their phone on a flight, they could soon be banned from one major airline. United Airlines has added a new rule, allowing it to block passengers who listen to audio or video content without headphones. The Chicago-based carrier made the change while quietly updating its contract of carriage on Friday, Feb. 27. The airline said the policy reflects an effort to make expectations clearer as onboard internet expands. "With the expansion of Starlink, it seemed like a good time to make that even clearer by adding it to the cont…
National Interest
Bunkmate Speaks After 'Deadliest Catch' Star, 25, Dies At Sea: 'Did Everything We Could'
A crew member on "Deadliest Catch" has spoken about the frantic effort to save deckhand Todd Meadows after he fell overboard during a crabbing trip in the Bering Sea. Meadows died while working aboard the Aleutian Lady off the Alaskan coast on Wednesday, Feb. 25. The 25-year-old father of three had recently joined the crew featured on the long-running reality TV series on the Discovery Channel. Trey John Green III, who shared a bunk with Meadows, spoke about the incident with Us Weekly on Tuesday, March 3. "Todd was an amazing human," Green said. Green said t…
Harrisburg, PA
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GoFundMe Accused Of Creating 1.4M Plagiarized Campaigns, PA's AG Wants Answers
Prosecutors across the Northeast are demanding answers from GoFundMe after reports that the fundraising platform created donation pages for more than 1.4 million charities without their permission. Attorneys general from Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania are among 21 states that sent a letter to GoFundMe on Tuesday, March 3. The group accused GoFundMe of potentially misleading donors and violating state charitable solicitation and consumer protection laws. Officials say the pages were created without the charities' prior knowledge or consent…
Arlington, VA
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Huge Infant Car Seat Recall Issued Over Safety Instruction Problems
More than 14,000 infant car seats are being recalled over incorrect information included in safety manuals, officials said. Evenflo Company, Inc. is recalling 14,020 LiteMax Factory Select rear-facing infant car seats, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report filed on Wednesday, Feb. 25. The recalled seats have model number CS100111198. The issue involves incorrect height and weight limits printed in a graphic in the Spanish-language instruction manual. The correct limits are 3 to 30 pounds and 15.7 to 32 inches, but the graphic lists the limits as 4 to 35 p…
National Interest
Trump Launches Military Operations In Ecuador Amid Iran Attacks: What To Know
The Trump administration has launched military operations in Ecuador targeting what it claims are "designated terrorist organizations" amid the growing US-Israeli campaign in Iran. US and Ecuadorian forces began joint military operations on Tuesday, March 3, US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) announced in a news release. The attacks targeted suspected drug-trafficking infrastructure and other criminal sites across the South American country. Footage released by SOUTHCOM shows a helicopter lifting off in low light and transporting soldiers during what officials said was the first in a …
Hartford, CT
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Major Update To Popular Drinks Headline Spring 2026 Menu At Starbucks
Starbucks is heading into spring with some big changes for its Chai Tea Latte. The coffeehouse chain announced the updated chai recipe in a news release on Monday, March 2. Starbucks is making the tweaks as part of its spring menu, which launches on Tuesday, March 3. Starbucks first tested its Chai Tea Latte in January 1998 in the Los Angeles area, and it quickly became a permanent menu item across North America. Inspired by masala chai, the drink combined black tea with spices such as cinnamon, clove, and ginger, blended with steamed milk, and topped with foam. The ne…
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