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Donald Trump has made significant moves regarding transgender participation in sports, pledging to eliminate what he terms "transgender insanity" from schools and signed executive orders to reinforce biological definitions of sex, particularly in athletics. His administration's orders empower federal agencies to penalize institutions that allow transgender athletes to compete in women’s sports, with a focus on compliance with Title IX. This marks a shift from previous interpretations that included gender identity, and while legal challenges...

US-Italy Trade TalksDuring her visit to Washington, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and former President Donald Trump expressed optimism about a potential trade deal between the US and Europe, with Trump asserting it would be a "fair deal." Meloni, the first European leader to visit since Trump's tariffs were imposed, aimed to strengthen her position as a bridge between the EU and the US amid strained relations, while also addressing issues like immigration and defense...

Florida State University ShootingAt least six individuals were hospitalized following a shooting at Florida State University's Student Union in Tallahassee, with one victim in critical condition and five others seriously injured. A suspect is in custody, and the university has canceled classes and sports events due to the incident, which prompted police to respond to an active shooter alert around midday. President Trump and Florida Governor DeSantis expressed their condolences, as students reported hearing multiple...

New Jersey Sues Discord Over Child Safety ConcernsNew Jersey has become the first state to sue Discord, alleging the platform fails to protect underage users from predators, violating the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act. The lawsuit claims Discord allows children to easily create accounts and inadequately shields them from adult interactions, despite the company's assertions of having stringent safety measures. Discord disputes these claims, emphasizing their commitment to safety, while facing scrutiny over past incidents...

In November, a significant E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce affected 15 states, resulting in dozens of illnesses, including a near-fatal case in a 9-year-old and one death. The FDA closed its investigation in February without public disclosure of the responsible companies, citing the absence of contaminated lettuce by the time the source was identified. Critics argue that withholding such information undermines consumer safety, while the FDA maintains that it acts according to evidence...

US Judge Rules Google Has Monopoly in Online AdvertisingA US judge has determined that Google holds a monopoly in online advertising technology, following a lawsuit from the US Department of Justice and 17 states. The ruling found that Google engaged in anticompetitive practices, harming publishers and consumers; however, Google plans to appeal, arguing their tools benefit publishers. This marks Google's second antitrust loss in a year, as the government pushes for structural changes or a...