Magpie News Collector

nation

ICE detains international graduate student at University of Minnesota

By upi.com | | 3/29/2025 3:44 PM

An international student at the University of Minnesota was detained in Minneapolis by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers, a situation the university's president calls "deeply concerning." ... Read full Story

nation

Senator questions canceling planned military satellites in favor of SpaceX

By upi.com | | 3/29/2025 3:24 PM

A North Dakota senator has raised questions about the U.S. Space Force potentially canceling planned military satellite development contracts in favor of SpaceX-produced satellites called Starshield. ... Read full Story

nation

Delta flight has close call with Air Force aircraft near Reagan airport

By upi.com | | 3/29/2025 3:10 PM

A Delta Air Lines flight had a reported close call with a U.S. Air Force jet near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, close call that comes months after a deadly crash nearby. ... Read full Story

nation

Trump commutes sentence of Ozy Media founder before beginning sentence

By upi.com | | 3/28/2025 9:07 PM

President Donald Trump on Friday commuted the criminal sentence of Ozy Media founder Carlos Watson, a few hours before he was due to begin serving a 116-month prison term in California. ... Read full Story

nation

Elon Musk’s AI company acquires his X social media platform in $33B Deal

By upi.com | | 3/28/2025 8:02 PM

Elon Musk on Friday announced he has sold his social media platform X to his artificial intelligence company, xAI, in an all-stock transaction valued at $33 billion plus $12 billion in debt. ... Read full Story

nation

Stock market slumps amid recession, inflation fears

By upi.com | | 3/28/2025 7:26 PM

U.S. stocks ended the week Friday with a major selloff amid fears of a new round of tariffs, inflation and declining consumer sentiment. ... Read full Story

nation

State Department formally notifies Congress of dissolving USAID

By upi.com | | 3/28/2025 4:13 PM

The State Department on Friday formally notified Congress of the closure of the U.S. Agency for International Development, with the remaining operations and programs run by the diplomatic agency. ... Read full Story

nation

Three-fourths of polled American scientists say they are considering leaving U.S.

By upi.com | | 3/28/2025 2:12 PM

Trump administration scientific research budget cuts appears to have prompted some 75% of polled scientists to say they're considering leaving the United States for Europe or Canada. ... Read full Story

nation

Executive order would ban federal employee unionization, collective bargaining

By upi.com | | 3/28/2025 1:51 PM

Thousands of federal workers may lose the right to unionize after President Donald Trump signed an executive order that would ban employees in several departments and agencies from doing so. ... Read full Story

nation

Utah becomes first state to ban fluoride from its public drinking water

By upi.com | | 3/28/2025 1:31 PM

Utah became the first U.S. state to ban fluoride in its public water systems under bill signed into law by Gov. Spencer Cox. ... Read full Story

nation

Trump asks Supreme Court to lift deportation block of alleged gang members

By upi.com | | 3/28/2025 12:45 PM

The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court Friday to lift lower court orders that stopped deportations of alleged Venezuelan gang members under the 1798 Alien Enemies Act. ... Read full Story

nation

Donald Trump pardons Nikola founder Trevor Milton on fraud conviction

By upi.com | | 3/28/2025 12:21 PM

The founder of bankrupt electric vehicle maker Nikola has received an unconditional pardon from President Donald Trump. ... Read full Story

nation

JD Vance, second lady Usha Vance to visit Space Force base in Greenland

By upi.com | | 3/28/2025 11:39 AM

Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance are headed to Greenland to visit a U.S. Space Force base. ... Read full Story

nation

Elon Musk to speak in Wisconsin, give away $2M in prizes for petition signatures

By upi.com | | 3/28/2025 11:22 AM

Elon Musk is headed for Wisconsin to speak with voters and then hand a million dollars to two of them. ... Read full Story

nation

PCE: Fed's preferred inflation gauge rises 0.4% in February; higher than expecations

By upi.com | | 3/28/2025 10:47 AM

Federal economic agencies say personal income and spending went up in February, but inflation grew as well. ... Read full Story

nation

Justice Department probes five California universities for DEI admission policies

By upi.com | | 3/28/2025 7:38 AM

The U.S. Justice Department has begun an investigation into the admission policies of five California universities to see if any still employ Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion practices. ... Read full Story

nation

U.S. has revoked hundreds of visas over links to pro-Palestinian protests, says Rubio

By upi.com | | 3/28/2025 5:10 AM

The State Department has revoked at least 300 visas, mostly over pro-Palestinian protests, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said, as the United States cracks down on the activism of foreign-born residents. ... Read full Story

nation

Trump orders removal of 'divisive,' 'anti-American ideology' Smithsonian exhibits

By upi.com | | 3/28/2025 2:30 AM

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to restore "truth and sanity to American history" by directing the Smithsonian to eliminate "divisive" and "anti-American ideology" from its museums. ... Read full Story

nation

Trump targets WilmerHale with executive order over hiring Robert Mueller, continuing punitive campaign against law firms

By upi.com | | 3/28/2025 12:27 AM

President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to strip lawyers at WilmerHale of their security clearances, ... Read full Story

nation

Michigan resident dies of rabies contracted from transplanted organ

By upi.com | | 3/28/2025 12:08 AM

A Michigan resident has died from rabies contracted while undergoing an organ transplant, according to state health officials. ... Read full Story

USA Government

Click here for detail

book

Ray Nayler knows that “total, knowledgeable engagement” is the only way forward

by BookPage | Apr 01 2025

entertainment

Star Sightings: Doechii Performs in a Denim Outfit in Florida, Edgar Ramirez Gets Pampered Before the Oscars

by ET Online | Mar 31 2025

game

How To Get Atomic Batteries In Atomfall

by GameSpot | Apr 01 2025

golf

PGA Tour and LIV Golf Look for Merger Deal Under Trump

by NY Times | Feb 18 2025

health

1 Hour of Screen Time at Bedtime Reduces Sleep by 24 Minutes, Study Finds

by Healthline.com | Apr 01 2025

knowledge

Here’s Why Only Some Pickles Have Ridges

by Reader's Digest | Mar 20 2025

lifestyle

Jenna Bush Hager talks 'challenges' on Today without Hoda Kotb — exclusive

by Hello! Magazine | Apr 01 2025

mental

Audi Crooks on Keeping Eyes on the Prize and Caring for Mental Health

by thehealthy.com | Mar 07 2025

music

Liza Minnelli Is Headed to the ‘Drag Race’ Season 17 Finale

by Billboard | Apr 01 2025

new_jersey

NJ’s latest pandemic aid allocations

by NJ Spotlight | Apr 01 2025

odd_fun

April Fools' 2025: 'Silent' Crunch bar, ranch-flavored Olipop

by United Press International, Inc. | Apr 01 2025

politics

Live updates: House Republicans thwart leadership's effort to block proxy voting plan

by The Hill | Apr 01 2025

science

Watch eerie 'UFOs' and a solar 'cyclone' take shape in stunning new ESA video of the sun

by LIVE SCIENCE | Apr 01 2025

travel

A travel guide to Teshikaga, Japan

by Wanderlust | Apr 01 2025

world

Gold prices could keep climbing as Trump’s trade policies rock markets

by Global News | Apr 01 2025

Word of the Day

cynosure

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for April 1, 2025 is:

cynosure • \SYE-nuh-shur\ • noun

A cynosure is a person or thing that attracts a lot of attention or interest. As a proper noun, Cynosure may refer to the North Star or its constellation Ursa Minor.

// He was the cynosure of all eyes as he walked into the room.

See the entry >

Examples:

"Look at any picture of Kashmir and you'll understand why it is called heaven on earth. And Srinagar, framed by the majestic Zabarwan Mountains, is the cynosure of all travel itineraries, offering a mix of breathtaking landscapes, rich culture, and spirituality." — Mallika Bhagat, Times Now (Mumbai, India), 17 Dec. 2024

Did you know?

Ancient mariners noted that all the stars in the heavens seemed to revolve around a particular star, and they relied on that star to guide their navigation. The constellation that this bright star appears in is known to English speakers today as Ursa Minor, or the Little Dipper, but the Ancient Greeks called it Kynósoura, a term that comes from a phrase meaning "dog's tail." Kynósoura passed into Latin and Middle French, becoming cynosure. When English speakers adopted the term in the 16th century, they used it as a name for both the constellation and the star (which is also known as the North Star or Polaris) and also to identify a guide of any kind. By the 17th century, cynosure was also being used figuratively for anything or anyone that, like the North Star, is the focus of attention or observation.

ICE detains international graduate student at University of Minnesota

Senator questions canceling planned military satellites in favor of SpaceX

Delta flight has close call with Air Force aircraft near Reagan airport

Trump commutes sentence of Ozy Media founder before beginning sentence

Elon Musk’s AI company acquires his X social media platform in $33B Deal

Stock market slumps amid recession, inflation fears

State Department formally notifies Congress of dissolving USAID

Three-fourths of polled American scientists say they are considering leaving U.S.

Executive order would ban federal employee unionization, collective bargaining

Utah becomes first state to ban fluoride from its public drinking water

Trump asks Supreme Court to lift deportation block of alleged gang members

Donald Trump pardons Nikola founder Trevor Milton on fraud conviction

JD Vance, second lady Usha Vance to visit Space Force base in Greenland

Elon Musk to speak in Wisconsin, give away $2M in prizes for petition signatures

PCE: Fed's preferred inflation gauge rises 0.4% in February; higher than expecations

Justice Department probes five California universities for DEI admission policies

U.S. has revoked hundreds of visas over links to pro-Palestinian protests, says Rubio

Trump orders removal of 'divisive,' 'anti-American ideology' Smithsonian exhibits

Trump targets WilmerHale with executive order over hiring Robert Mueller, continuing punitive campaign against law firms

Michigan resident dies of rabies contracted from transplanted organ

USA Government

Ray Nayler knows that “total, knowledgeable engagement” is the only way forward

Star Sightings: Doechii Performs in a Denim Outfit in Florida, Edgar Ramirez Gets Pampered Before the Oscars

How To Get Atomic Batteries In Atomfall

PGA Tour and LIV Golf Look for Merger Deal Under Trump

1 Hour of Screen Time at Bedtime Reduces Sleep by 24 Minutes, Study Finds

Here’s Why Only Some Pickles Have Ridges

Jenna Bush Hager talks 'challenges' on Today without Hoda Kotb — exclusive

Audi Crooks on Keeping Eyes on the Prize and Caring for Mental Health

Liza Minnelli Is Headed to the ‘Drag Race’ Season 17 Finale

NJ’s latest pandemic aid allocations

April Fools' 2025: 'Silent' Crunch bar, ranch-flavored Olipop

Live updates: House Republicans thwart leadership's effort to block proxy voting plan

Watch eerie 'UFOs' and a solar 'cyclone' take shape in stunning new ESA video of the sun

A travel guide to Teshikaga, Japan

Gold prices could keep climbing as Trump’s trade policies rock markets

Word of the Day

10 Odd & Fun

1.April Fools' 2025: 'Silent' Crunch bar, ranch-flavored Olipop

2.Small dog plucked out of 'ruff waters' of New York's East River

3.Gas station trip earns Florida woman $5M lottery jackpot

4.Watch: Chopstick 'ninja' skills earn Idaho man a Guinness World Record

5.North Carolina family reunited with missing dog after 3 years

6.Watch: Freshwater crocodile found far from home in Australia

7.Watch: California woman uses world's longest tongue to play Jenga

8.Watch: Snake handler rescues pet bird from hungry python

9.S.C. man makes lottery run for his wife, wins $200,000

10.Watch: Egyptian diver breaks world record for underwater pull-ups in Red Sea