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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...

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

A Trump spokesperson denies that deportations were illegal and expresses confidence that the White House will prevail in court. The deportation orders issued by Trump are being scrutinized by courts, with the White House denying any violation of court orders. The White House is defending the deportations under the Alien Enemies Act, as the legal battle continues. Full Article