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Pro boxing match could take place at Alcatraz this summer: report

Pro boxing match could take place at Alcatraz this summer: report
A historic landmark may host a professional boxing match this summer.According to Ring, WBO junior welterweight champion Teofimo Lopez is close to an agreement to get into the ring on Alcatraz Island.Ring notes that Riyadh Season promoter Turki Alalshikh recently told ESPN he was hoping to host a fight at the former prison turned museum one day. Lopez will fight for the brand.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"You know, sometimes I get in my mind I want different places to do . Sometimes in mountains, maybe someday in the Pyramids in Mexico, someday in Eiffel Tower in France,
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The Washington Post

New Kennedy Center board elects Trump chair, fires Rutter as president

President Trump’s refashioned board of trustees voted him chairman and replaced the Kennedy Center’s president Deborah Rutter with Trump ally Richard Grenell. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/2025/02/12/trump-elected-kennedy-center-board-chair/ Author : Travis Andrews, Manuel Roig-Franzia, Janay Kingsberry Publish date : 2025-02-12 23:22:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Trump’s special envoy for hostage affairs warns Hamas not to test Trump ahead of Saturday ultimatum

Trump’s special envoy for hostage affairs warns Hamas not to test Trump ahead of Saturday ultimatum
U.S. Special Envoy for Hostage Affairs Adam Boehler warned Hamas not to test President Donald Trump as the deadline for the militant group to release the next round of hostages approaches this weekend."We have seven Americans right now held by Hamas. It's a terror organization, and that's unacceptable," Boehler said Wednesday on "The Story."Hamas announced earlier this week that it would postpone the next planned release of hostages, alleging Israel violated the terms of the ceasefire agreement.ISRAEL SLAMS PALESTINIAN ‘DECEPTION SCHEME’ OVER CLAIM IT HALTED TERROR REWARDS PROGRAMTrump encouraged Israel to cancel the ceasefire if all hostages aren’t released by noon on
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The New York Times

California’s Scary Product Warning Labels Might Be Working, Study Says

Products must state if they contain chemicals tied to cancer or other risks. As a result, manufacturers have pulled back from using the chemicals, researchers found. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/12/climate/california-chemical-warning-labels.html Author : Hiroko Tabuchi Publish date : 2025-02-12 22:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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The Washington Post

In-laws buy our kids huge gifts without asking us first. Hax readers give advice.

The letter writer’s spouse says to be grateful for her parents’ gifts, but they’re overwhelming – like taking the kids on safari. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/advice/2025/02/12/carolyn-hax-inlaws-big-gifts/ Author : Carolyn Hax, Haben Kelati Publish date : 2025-02-12 21:10:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Massachusetts town votes to become a transgender ‘sanctuary city’ after wild city council meeting

Massachusetts town votes to become a transgender ‘sanctuary city’ after wild city council meeting
The Worcester City Council in Massachusetts voted in favor of a resolution to become a sanctuary city for those transgender and gender-diverse Tuesday.During a lengthy city council meeting, approximately 200 people from the LGBT+ community arrived to show their support for the resolution—often expressing concerns for their safety under the new Trump administration.One speaker, donning a purple wig, pearl necklace and white gloves, said she needs the city to protect her because the federal government will not, and she is "afraid of Trump."SAN DIEGO FAILS TO PASS MEASURE PROTECTING GIRLS FROM TRANS ATHLETES DESPITE PLEAS FROM PARENTSThe speaker, who also
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The New York Times

How Elon Musk and the Right Are Trying to Recast Reporting as ‘Doxxing’

Right-wing influencers are criticizing journalists who have published public information about government employees. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/12/business/media/elon-musk-doxxing-marko-elez.html Author : Ken Bensinger Publish date : 2025-02-12 20:48:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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The Washington Post

Crafts retailer Joann to close more than 500 stores

Less than a month after filing for bankruptcy again, the fabrics retail chain will shutter locations in 48 states, including Maryland and Virginia. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/02/12/joann-stores-closing/ Author : Jaclyn Peiser Publish date : 2025-02-12 20:45:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Biden administration slow-walked Marc Fogel designation as ‘wrongful detainee,’ Republicans say

Biden administration slow-walked Marc Fogel designation as ‘wrongful detainee,’ Republicans say
The Biden administration slow-walked its designation of American Marc Fogel as a "wrongful detainee" in Russia, Republicans and officials who previously worked on the effort to free Fogel told Fox News Digital."Marc Fogel was viewed by the Biden administration as just an average White guy from flyover country in Western Pennsylvania," House Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pa., told Fox News Digital Tuesday. "He didn’t have any celebrity status; he wasn’t a military veteran; he wasn’t a journalist. So, the Biden administration overlooked him, and I think that’s absolutely appalling." FREED AMERICAN HOSTAGE MARC FOGEL LANDS IN US AFTER YEARS IN
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The New York Times

How Ukraine Pitched Trump on a Deal for Critical Minerals

President Trump says he wants to make a deal for minerals from Ukraine in exchange for aid. That followed a long effort by Ukrainian officials to appeal to Mr. Trump’s transactional nature. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/12/world/europe/trump-ukraine-rare-earth-minerals.html Author : Constant Méheut Publish date : 2025-02-12 18:48:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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The Washington Post

27 religious groups sue to block immigration arrests at houses of worship

On President Donald Trump’s first day in office, his administration overturned a long-standing policy protecting religious centers from immigration enforcement. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/02/12/trump-immigration-religious-groups-lawsuit/ Author : Victoria Bisset Publish date : 2025-02-12 15:35:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Major airline announces return of cult-favorite snack

Major airline announces return of cult-favorite snack
United Airlines has brought back a fan-favorite snack, tempting flyers who have a sweet tooth.Stroopwafels, a Dutch treat, is now available on select flights.A United spokesperson told Fox News Digital that the snack is "part of the airline’s complimentary Economy food and beverage service on flights over 300 miles."MAJOR AIRLINE BRINGS MAGNOLIA BAKERY'S VIRAL BANANA PUDDING TO PASSENGERS ON SELECT FLIGHTSIt is unclear as to why the airline stopped offering the round waffle cookie. Posted last year in the "r/unitedairlines" Reddit forum, one flyer asked, "Where did the stroopwafel go???"The user wrote, "Subject says it all. The first few months of
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The New York Times

Stock Market Falls After Inflation Report

Investors are now betting that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates just once more this year, a drastic shift in expectations since late 2024. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/12/business/stock-market-inflation.html Author : Joe Rennison and Danielle Kaye Publish date : 2025-02-12 18:10:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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U.S. hits new low on global corruption index amid concern over courts

Denmark topped the latest Corruption Perceptions Index, with a score of 90 out of 100. South Sudan fell to the bottom spot, with a score of 8. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/02/11/global-corruption-index-united-states-courts/ Author : Sammy Westfall Publish date : 2025-02-12 17:29:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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San Francisco city attorney claims Trump illegal immigration crackdown makes US ‘less safe’

San Francisco city attorney claims Trump illegal immigration crackdown makes US ‘less safe’
A San Francisco lawyer who filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration’s crackdown on sanctuary cities argued that President Trump’s polices regarding immigration make Americans "less safe."In an interview with CNN on Wednesday, San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu announced his lawsuit against the Trump administration's immigration crackdown – filed on behalf of San Francisco officials and those in other sanctuary cities across America. He also defended sanctuary city policies, saying they make America safer, while stating that Trump’s attempts to punish these cities do the opposite."So let me just take a moment and explain what sanctuary policies are about.
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The New York Times

U.S. Is Releasing Russian Cybercriminal to Moscow, Officials Say

The release is part of a swap with the Kremlin that freed an American schoolteacher being held in a Russian prison. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/12/world/europe/russia-us-prisoner-exchange-marc-fogel.html Author : Anton Troianovski, Maggie Haberman, Julian E. Barnes and Jonathan Swan Publish date : 2025-02-12 16:50:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Live updates: Senate to take key votes on Trump Cabinet nominees Tulsi Gabbard, RFK Jr.

The latest news on President Donald Trump’s return to the White House and the new Congress. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/02/12/trump-presidency-news/ Author : Sabrina Rodriguez, Mariana Alfaro, Maegan Vazquez, Brianna Tucker, Praveena Somasundaram Publish date : 2025-02-12 16:48:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Elon Musk describes limestone mine used for processing federal workers’ retirement papers: ‘Like a time warp’

Elon Musk describes limestone mine used for processing federal workers’ retirement papers: ‘Like a time warp’
Elon Musk announced on Tuesday that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) was looking into a limestone mine in Pennsylvania, where the cost-cutting organization says federal employee retirements are processed manually using a system that could take months. Musk told reporters about the mine on Tuesday during an appearance with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office, as the president prepared to sign an executive order concerning the billionaire’s work leading DOGE."And then we're told this is actually, I think, a great anecdote, because we're told the most number of people that could retire possibly in a month is 10,000," Musk
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The New York Times

Hegseth Says Return to Ukraine’s Prewar Borders Is ‘Unrealistic’

In his first trip abroad, the new U.S. defense secretary told Ukrainian and NATO officials that a durable peace could only come ‘with a realistic assessment of the battlefield.’ Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/12/world/europe/ukraine-war-hegseth-nato.html Author : Steven Erlanger Publish date : 2025-02-12 15:26:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Patrick Mahomes lost like a champion which can be harder to do than win like one

Patrick Mahomes lost like a champion which can be harder to do than win like one
The lasting memory Patrick Mahomes left of the 2024 NFL season is that he ultimately lost. He failed.That, rather than continue his chase of Tom Brady's record seven-ring Super Bowl domination and set an unprecedented mark by winning three consecutive championships, Mahomes fell short. And not just fell short because his team betrayed him, but because he played poorly and wasn't what anyone, including himself, expected.So, yes, bitter disappointment.And do you know how, amid all that defeat and failure and disillusion, Mahomes handled the moment?Like a champion.He took his beating, as did all the Kansas City Chiefs in that 40-22 final
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The New York Times

The Fiercest Fighting of the Ukraine War May Be in Russia

The Times interviewed Russian soldiers who said they face a brutal fight to dislodge determined Ukrainian forces from a sliver of Russian land. Trapped civilians fear catastrophe. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/12/world/europe/kursk-russia-war-ukraine.html Author : Nanna Heitmann, Anatoly Kurmanaev and Ekaterina Bodyagina Publish date : 2025-02-12 14:06:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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‘I will not rest’: Border state gubernatorial hopeful launches campaign weeks after Trump backed her

‘I will not rest’: Border state gubernatorial hopeful launches campaign weeks after Trump backed her
FIRST ON FOX: Arizona Republican Karrin Taylor Robson launched her comeback gubernatorial bid on Wednesday, setting up a likely showdown between her and another pro-Trump Republican running to take on the incumbent Democrat governor next year.Robson, a small business owner and lawyer, launched her campaign with a new ad centered on President Donald Trump's return to the White House and her desire to help take back her state from incumbent Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs. Robson lost her primary bid in 2022 to Trump-backed Republican nominee Kari Lake, who would go on to narrowly lose the gubernatorial race to Hobbs. However, Robson garnered
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