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- JOY REID AND ALEX WAGNER AXED FROM MSNBC LINEUP IN MAJOR NETWORK SHAKEUP: MSNBC has faced significant viewership declines post-election, with primetime ratings dropping by 54% after Trump’s victory. These challenges have led to a broader restructuring, including salary cuts for top anchors and the departure of former president Rashida Jones.
- ELON MUSK’S DOGE MANDATES FEDERAL EMPLOYEES TO DOCUMENT WORK OR RESIGN: This sudden mandate, disseminated via the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), has sent shockwaves through the vast network of civil servants. The email demands a concise summary of each employee’s accomplishments by midnight Monday, with non-compliance interpreted as a resignation.
- U.S. MARSHALS DEPUTIZE ELON MUSK’S PRIVATE SECURITY TEAM: This decision comes amid heightened security concerns following Musk’s appointment to lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The exact number of security personnel granted this status remains undisclosed.
- ICE ACTING DIRECTOR CALEB VITELLO REMOVED OVER LOW ARREST NUMBERS: Vitello, a 23-year veteran of the agency, will now oversee all field and enforcement operations, focusing on locating, arresting, and deporting illegal immigrants. This leadership change reflects President Trump’s commitment to intensifying immigration enforcement, a cornerstone of his administration’s policy agenda.
- GERMANY’S CONSERVATIVES SECURE ELECTION VICTORY AS FAR-RIGHT AFD ACHIEVES HISTORIC GAINS: Germany’s conservative bloc, led by Friedrich Merz, has secured approximately 28.5% of the vote, positioning Merz to form the next government. This victory, however, is underscored by the unprecedented rise of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), which garnered about 20.8%, marking its strongest performance to date. The Social Democrats (SPD), under Chancellor Olaf Scholz, experienced a historic low, capturing only 16.4% of the vote.
- SOUTH CAROLINA INMATE CHOOSES FIRING SQUAD FOR EXECUTION, FIRST IN 15 YEARS: Brad Sigmon’s decision has prompted a flurry of legal activity. His legal team has filed appeals seeking to delay the execution, citing concerns over the state’s handling of lethal injections and the potential for cruel and unusual punishment. These appeals also highlight Sigmon’s mental health issues and efforts toward rehabilitation during his incarceration. The South Carolina Supreme Court has yet to rule on these motions, leaving the execution date in potential limbo.
- LA MAYOR KAREN BASS FIRES FIRE CHIEF KRISTEN CROWLEY, APPOINTS INTERIM REPLACEMENT: The mayor highlighted that on the day the fires erupted, approximately 1,000 firefighters were sent home under Crowley’s directive, a decision that potentially exacerbated the disaster’s impact.
- NASA LOWERS ODDS OF ‘CITY KILLER’ ASTEROID 2024 YR4 IMPACT TO 0.28%: This adjustment follows additional observations made between February 19 and 20, 2025, which have provided a more accurate understanding of the asteroid’s trajectory.
- POPE FRANCIS IN CRITICAL CONDITION, PLACED ON HIGH-FLOW OXYGEN SUPPORT: Despite the severity of his illness, the Pope remains alert and has expressed gratitude for the global outpouring of support. He continues to receive high-flow oxygen therapy and has undergone blood transfusions to address low platelet counts. The Vatican has indicated that while his condition is serious, there have been no further respiratory crises since Saturday.
- FDA REMOVES WEGOVY AND OZEMPIC FROM DRUG SHORTAGE LIST, MAKING GENERIC COMPOUNDS HARDER TO FIND: Novo Nordisk has also advocated for stricter regulations, arguing that semaglutide’s complex formulation makes it unsuitable for compounding, and emphasizing the potential safety risks associated with improperly compounded products.
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