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Democrats whip against DHS funding bill despite GOP pressure on Iran

• ⬤ Democrats oppose DHS funding bill
• ⬤ GOP pressure on Iran drives support for DHS
• ⬤ White House and Democrats locked in impasse

The data center debate comes to Denver

• ⬤ Denver City Council votes to delay data center tax breaks
• ⬤ Opponents say the incentives will hurt local neighborhoods
• ⬤ Proponents argue the jobs and tax revenue will benefit the community

Consulting company to acquire Seattle firm in $1.2 billion deal

• ⬤ A consulting company is acquiring a Seattle firm in a $1.2 billion deal.
• ⬤ The acquisition is expected to close in the coming months.
• ⬤ The terms of the deal have not been disclosed.

Nvidia, Amazon temporarily close Dubai offices, Google employees stranded amid U.S.-Iran war

• ⬤ Nvidia and Amazon close Dubai offices due to security concerns
• ⬤ Google employees in the region are stranded
• ⬤ Tech companies scramble to evacuate employees amid escalating tensions

Chemigenetic DNA nanotrap for the mapping of norepinephrine in subcellular organelles

• ⬤ Researchers develop DNA nanotrap for imaging norepinephrine in organelles
• ⬤ The technique enables rapid and selective quantification of norepinephrine dynamics
• ⬤ Discovery sheds light on NE bursts in subcellular organelles

'Botched' Star Dr. Terry Dubrow Gives His Medical Take on Jim Carrey's Face

• ⬤ Dr. Terry Dubrow calls out mean comments about Jim Carrey's age, says he's allowed to age, and dismisses cloning conspiracy theories.
• ⬤ Dr. Dubrow believes Jim Carrey's facial features are evidence of natural aging, not surgery.
• ⬤ Dr. Dubrow says people should focus on sharing positivity and kindness, not spreading negativity about others' appearance.

Dr. Phil Pulls Bhad Bhabie Clips From Infamous Episode After Mom Calls Him Out

• ⬤ Dr. Phil removes clips from Danielle Bregoli's infamous episode
• ⬤ Danielle Bregoli's mom calls Dr. Phil out
• ⬤ Dr. Phil's Facebook page is affected by the controversy

FIA Postpones Qatar Race Amid War In Middle East

• ⬤ FIA postpones Qatar Grand Prix due to ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
• ⬤ Iran fires missiles and drones in response to US and Israeli attacks.
• ⬤ Racing event moved to a later date amid escalating tensions in region.

Tom Brady Calls Logan Paul a 'B*tch'

• ⬤ Tom Brady calls Logan Paul a 'b*tch' in heated exchange
• ⬤ Tom Brady responds to Logan Paul's claims he could hang with NFL players
• ⬤ NFL star Tom Brady fires back at Logan Paul over trash talk

Megan Fox Posts Sexy New 'Doomed' Snaps on Instagram

• ⬤ Megan Fox returns to Instagram with sultry photos
• ⬤ The 36-year-old actress posted several racy snaps
• ⬤ Fans are going wild over the provocative photos

Parker Posey Reveals the Secret Behind Mike White's 6-Pack Abs

• ⬤ Parker Posey reveals Mike White's secret to his 6-pack abs.
• ⬤ White works out 'crazy' with a personal trainer.
• ⬤ Posey isn't surprised by White's physique.

'Supacell' in Production as Star Actor Ghetts Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison

• ⬤ Ghetts sentenced to 12 years in prison
• ⬤ New season of 'Supacell' in production despite star's incarceration
• ⬤ Netflix tight-lipped about show's status

Harvey Weinstein Praises Christina Applegate After She Wrote He's 'Afraid' of Her

Christina Applegate gave an unflattering account of disgraced film producer Harvey Weinstein in her new memoir "You With the Sad Eyes" ... and he had nothing but praise for her in return.

Kyler Murray Pens Goodbye Note To Arizona Cardinals Fans Ahead Of Release

• ⬤ Kyler Murray pens heartfelt goodbye note to Cardinals fans
• ⬤ Murray apologizes for 'failing' to bring home a championship
• ⬤ Cardinals quarterback leaves on high note after 5-year tenure

Guess The Multi-Millionaire OnlyFans Model Makin' It 'Rain!'

• ⬤ Charli D'Amelio
• ⬤ Tana Mongeau
• ⬤ Loren Gray

Rebecca Gayheart Celebrates Daughter's Birthday After Eric Dane's Death

• ⬤ Rebecca Gayheart celebrates daughter's 16th birthday
• ⬤ Celebrates daughter's Sweet Sixteen after Eric Dane's death
• ⬤ Less than two weeks after husband Eric Dane's passing

Potentially hazardous beverage circulating in Battlefords area: RCMP

• ⬤ RCMP investigating beverage link to deaths
• ⬤ Several sudden deaths reported in Battlefords area
• ⬤ Beverage potentially hazardous to public health

Columbia Is Investigated for Handling of Sex-Abuse Claims Against Doctor

• ⬤ Columbia University investigating doctor over sex-abuse claims
• ⬤ About 1,000 women accuse Robert Hadden of assault during medical exams
• ⬤ Columbia University is looking into handling of sex-abuse allegations

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's Son Emerges as Leading Choice to Be His Successor

• ⬤ Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's son Mojtaba Khamenei is seen as a leading candidate to succeed his father.
• ⬤ Mojtaba Khamenei is a close ally of Supreme Leader Khamenei and has held various positions in the Iranian government.
• ⬤ His appointment would cement a family dynasty in Iran's government and raise concerns among regional rivals.

Trump Lays Out His 'Worst Case' Scenario in Iran

A black flag flying over Tehran on Monday after Ayatollah Khamenei was killed in U.S.-Israeli strikes....

Barry Manilow opens up about ‘agony’ of lung cancer surgery recovery: ‘I am getting stronger’

• ⬤ Barry Manilow reveals lung cancer diagnosis, postpones tour dates
• ⬤ Singer says he's getting stronger after surgery
• ⬤ Manilow's health update comes after health setback in December 2025

Travelers, How Has the Iran Conflict Affected You? Tell Us Your Story.

• ⬤ Dubai International Airport is closed for the fourth day due to the US-Iran conflict
• ⬤ Passengers and flights remain stranded as the airport struggles to cope with the crisis
• ⬤ Air traffic control systems are also affected, causing disruptions to global air travel

US identifies troops killed during actions against Iran

• ⬤ US troops killed in drone strike in Kuwait
• ⬤ Attack happened in Port Shuaiba
• ⬤ Soldiers assigned to 103rd Sustainment Command

Free trade trumped tariffs in 2025

• ⬤ Global free trade agreements continue to shape global commerce.
• ⬤ Tariffs have been a major point of contention in international trade.
• ⬤ Uncertainty remains as trade policies evolve in 2025.

House Republicans are publicly cheering Trump's Iran war. Privately, many are worried.

• ⬤ House Republicans support Trump's Iran war publicly, privately harbor concerns about risks and politics.
• ⬤ Many Republicans worry about American troop safety and global stability.
• ⬤ Some Republicans fear war will hurt their 2020 elections.

Former White House counsel Kathryn Ruemmler called to testify in House Oversight's Epstein investigation

• ⬤ Kathryn Ruemmler to testify in House Oversight's Epstein investigation
• ⬤ Former White House counsel Kathryn Ruemmler to speak with investigators
• ⬤ Ruemmler's relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein under scrutiny

Trump takes aim at banks over crypto bill talks

• ⬤ Trump accuses banks of holding up crypto bill, urges them to make a deal
• ⬤ President Donald Trump says Wall Street firms need to work with crypto industry
• ⬤ Landmark digital asset bill stuck in Senate due to banking industry opposition

Pennsylvania bus driver charged with endangering dozens of elementary students while intoxicated

• ⬤ Pennsylvania bus driver charged with endangering dozens of elementary students while intoxicated
• ⬤ Authorities say she was driving 54 kids at the time, swerving through traffic and nearly hitting other vehicles
• ⬤ The bus ended up in a snowbank after the incident, which was reported to police on Tuesday

GALLERY: Nebraska Baseball vs. Omaha - The Daily Nebraskan

• ⬤ Nebraska Cornhuskers defeat Omaha Mavericks 8-5 at Haymarket Park
• ⬤ Cornhuskers win their first game of the season
• ⬤ Series against Omaha continues on Wednesday

Sen. Padilla preps for Trump trying to seize control of elections via emergency order

• ⬤ Senator Padilla warns of Trump's potential election takeover attempt
• ⬤ Padilla claims any emergency order would be 'wildly illegal and unconstitutional'
• ⬤ Padilla prepares to challenge any attempt by Trump to seize control of elections