2/25: The Takeout: North Carolina Congressman Patrick McHenry

Controversy surrounds the NCAA Tournament Selection Committee each year, with the North Carolina Tar Heels sparking debate this season after receiving a No. 11 seed in the South Region. Jalen Rose, part of the "Fab Five," believes UNC's brand and monetary value played a role in their selection. Despite criticism of the process, Rose predicts San Diego State will defeat the Tar Heels in the "First Four" game, pointing to the Aztecs' defensive strength and...

Gabe Whisnant, Breaking News Editor at Newsweek, reports that employees from Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) have entered the U.S. Institute of Peace, sparking opposition from the nonprofit claiming independence. Despite being denied access multiple times, DOGE staff gained entry into the building located in Washington, raising questions about their intentions as the institute continues to resist being part of federal agency restructuring. The U.S. Institute of Peace, established in 1984, focuses on...

Hempstead's downtown, once a thriving cultural and business hub, is set to receive a $10 million revitalization project aimed at restoring its former vibrancy by improving infrastructure, creating affordable housing, and enhancing access to arts and entertainment. State leaders, including Gov. Kathy Hochul, hope this initiative will reverse economic struggles caused by nearby malls and development projects, creating thousands of jobs and opportunities for the town's diverse population. Mayor Waylyn Hobbs expressed optimism that the...

Pope Francis shows slight improvements in his pneumonia treatment, now using less oxygen and mechanical ventilation at night at Gemelli hospital in Rome. The Vatican released the first photo of the pontiff since his hospitalization, revealing him in prayer without nasal tubes, as he controls the narrative of his illness to prevent spectacle. While some find reassurance in his recovery, others question the authenticity of the image and compare his approach to past popes. Full...

A professor at William Paterson University filed a lawsuit against the school, claiming negligence resulted in his 380-million-year-old fossil collection being dumped in a landfill in Nashville, Tennessee. The professor spent countless hours collecting the fossils from New Jersey and planned to collaborate on a project with a colleague in Florida, but the packages were lost in transit due to the university's failure to pay UPS invoices, leading to the cancellation of their account and...

Peru has declared a state of emergency in Lima following the murder of a popular singer by hitmen, leading to concerns over extortion killings in the capital. The singer was killed in an armed assault, prompting the government to take action to address the escalating violence. The move comes as Peru grapples with the growing threat of criminal activity and the need to protect citizens from such targeted attacks. Full Article