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Larry Summers Resigns From Harvard Over Jeffrey Epstein Ties
Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers will resign from teaching at Harvard University following the release of years of emails that he exchanged with notorious pedophile Jeffrey Epstein. Summers will give up his University Professorship, which is Harvard's highest faculty distinction, and remain on leave through the end of the academic year. The Harvard Crimson student newspaper was the first to report on the prominent economist's resignation on Wednesday, Feb. 25. The 71-year-old will also step down as co-director of the Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business and Government at th…
Hartford, CT
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McDonald's Launching Biggest Burger Yet: When You Can Get It
McDonald's is heading into March with a huge addition to its menu. The new Big Arch burger will launch nationwide on Tuesday, March 3, according to the McDonald's USA Menu Spotter. The Big Arch stacks two quarter-pound beef patties with three slices of cheddar cheese, crispy and slivered onions, fresh lettuce, and tangy pickles. McDonald's called the Big Arch its "biggest and boldest burger yet." "It’s our 'most McDonald's, McDonald's burger' yet – a love letter to fans who simply can't get enough – and features a dream team of mouth-watering ingredients," the company wrote.…
Bethesda, MD
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Severe Burns, Lawsuits Spark Urgent Alert About Pressure Cookers: What To Know
Federal regulators are warning Americans not to use a popular pressure cooker after several people suffered serious burns. The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the alert for Gourmia six-quart digital pressure cookers on Tuesday, Feb. 24. About 43,500 of the pressure cookers were sold between 2017 and 2020. The lid can open while the cooker is still pressurized, causing hot food and liquid to spray out and leading to severe second-degree burns. The float valve, which signals when pressure is present, is located inside the handle and can be difficult to see, …
Windsor Locks, CT
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Spirit Airlines Slashing Flights, Reducing Fleet To Navigate Second Bankruptcy
Spirit Airlines is hoping to clear some major turbulence and emerge from its second bankruptcy in less than 18 months. The budget airline's plan to exit bankruptcy in late spring or early summer was announced in a news release on Tuesday, Feb. 24. Spirit said it has reached an agreement with key lenders to finalize its Chapter 11 restructuring. The plan centers on Spirit slashing its flight schedule and focusing more on its strongest routes. The carrier will also further reduce its Airbus fleet as part of the restructuring, according to court filings obtained by CNBC. Spirit…
National Interest
DOJ Withheld Accusations Of Trump Sexually Abusing Girl In Epstein Files Release: NPR
The Justice Department has restricted more than 50 pages of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents that name President Donald Trump, including accusations that he sexually abused a girl, according to a new report. An investigation by NPR uncovered that the DOJ withheld at least 53 pages directly mentioning Trump in the files related to Epstein. Trump, who was Epstein's friend for about two decades, has repeatedly denied that he took part in crimes related to the convicted sex offender who died in his jail cell in August 2019. The missing material appears to include FBI interview reports and…
National Interest
Flavor Flav Offers US Women's Hockey 'Real Celebration' After Trump's 'Not Quite Invite'
Flavor Flav is hoping to celebrate the US women's hockey team's gold medal victory after the squad declined to attend President Donald Trump's State of the Union. The rapper and television personality said he sent an open invitation to the newly crowned Olympic champions for a party honoring them in Las Vegas. He shared the invite on Bluesky on Monday, Feb. 23, hours after the women's hockey team said it was unable to attend Trump's speech. Flavor Flav said he was "pretty flexible on timing," except for his 67th birthday weekend in mid-March. "If the USA Women’s Hockey team wants…
Arlington, VA
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FedEx Sues Trump For 'Full Refund' After Supreme Court Blocks Sweeping Tariffs
FedEx is suing the Trump administration for a "full refund" after the Supreme Court struck down many of President Donald Trump's widespread tariffs that have raised costs for US businesses and consumers. The global shipping company filed the lawsuit in the US Court of International Trade on Monday, Feb. 23. FedEx is asking to recover all duties it paid under the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The suit comes after the Supreme Court ruled that Trump misused the IEEPA to impose his sweeping duties throughout his first year back in office. In the 6…
Hartford, CT
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Get Free Denny's Breakfasts Throughout Spring For Just $15: Here's How
Denny's is thinking spring by rolling out a promotion that promises more than $300 in free breakfast. The "Denny’s Spring Break Pass" will be available for purchase at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 24. The $14.99 crossbody bag includes a unique QR code that customers can scan once daily to redeem a free Everyday Value Slam at participating US diners. Denny's fans with the Spring Break Pass can get free breakfasts every day from Monday, March 2, through Tuesday, April 14. "Whether you're chasing the sun or a short stack, consider your hunger cravings officially on vacation with the Denny's …
Hartford, CT
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Krispy Kreme Drops New Oreo Doughnuts: When You Can Get Them
If you love cookies and doughnuts, Krispy Kreme has a sweet mashup that might be hard to resist. The limited-time Krispy Kreme x Oreo Cookie Collection is launching at participating nationwide on Tuesday, Feb. 24. The collection features two new doughnuts along with a returning favorite. The new Golden Oreo Doughnut starts with an Original Glazed doughnut topped with Golden Oreo cookie-inspired buttercreme. The treat is finished with Golden Oreo cookie crumbles, rainbow sprinkles, and a Mini Golden Oreo cookie. The new Chocolate Oreo Dream Doughnut is an Origi…
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US Women's Hockey Skipping Trump's State Of The Union After Gold Medal Win
The US women's hockey team is declining an invitation to the State of the Union after President Donald Trump mockingly told the men's team that he needed to invite their female counterparts. The women's team will not attend the address on Tuesday, Feb. 24, NBC News reported. The men and women each defeated Canada 2-1 in overtime at the 2026 Winter Olympics, marking the first time that both US teams won gold medals at the same Games. A spokesperson for USA Hockey confirmed that the women's team won't go to Trump's speech. "We are sincerely grateful for the invi…
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