Sunday, February 23, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1945, U.S. Marines were photographed raising the American flag on Iwo Jima in one of the most iconic images of World War II. It won a Pulitzer Prize and became one of the most reproduced photos in history. (See Picture)

If you were called out of the crowd to hit a half-court shot for a big cash prize, do you think you could make it? The odds of being a halftime hero are pretty long, whether you're trying to heave a basketball, drain a three-pointer or sink a long putt. Check out the odds of cashing in.

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Trump Fires Joint Chiefs Chairman

President Trump fired Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman CQ Brown Jr. on Friday, the country's highest-ranking military officer, and he's planning to nominate Lt. Gen. Dan "Razin" Caine as his replacement.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that both Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. Jim Slife and Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa M. Franchetti, the first woman to be on the Joint Chiefs of Staff, have also been fired.

The Secretary of Defense previously said that Brown should be fired along with all other generals "involved" with diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts.

Prior to his appointment, Brown served as the 22nd chief of staff of the Air Force from 2020 to 2023. He logged more than 3,000 flight hours as a fighter pilot, including 130 hours in combat.

Pentagon, FBI Plan Major Personnel Moves

The Defense Department said Friday that it will cut 5,400 probationary workers starting next week and put a hiring freeze in place.

The DoD is the largest government agency, with more than 700,000 full-time civilian workers. The cuts will not include uniformed military personnel, who are exempt.

FBI Director Kash Patel plans to relocate up to 1,000 employees from Washington to field offices around the country and move an additional 500 to a large bureau facility in Huntsville, Alabama.

During the first month of Trump's second term, at least 75 career FBI officials and Department of Justice lawyers have either been fired, resigned, or stripped of their positions.

Pope Francis in Critical Condition

Pope Francis suffered a prolonged asthmatic respiratory crisis on Saturday, and he received "high flows" of oxygen and blood transfusions, according to the Vatican.

Before the respiratory complication, he was being treated for pneumonia and a complex lung infection. A statement described his condition as "critical" and said he "continues to be alert and spent the day in an armchair although in more pain than yesterday."

Sepsis is the primary concern for the 88-year-old pope, his medical team says, but there is no sign of it yet. Francis has chronic lung disease and if often afflicted with bronchitis in the winter, which was the original reason for his hospitalization on Feb 14th.

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➤ The NFL has begun investigating sexual misconduct allegations against Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker. Sixteen massage therapists have accused the seven-time pro bowler of misconduct. (More)

➤ The 4 Nations Face-Off championship game drew 9.3 million viewers—more than any broadcast in NHL history. (More)

➤ The MLB is unlikely to implement the new automatic ball-strike challenge system during the 2025 season, according to league insiders. It's being tested in spring training. (More)

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➤ The Trump administration is considering an executive action that would move the U.S. Postal Service, an independent federal agency, under the Commerce Department. (More)

➤ A federal judge paved the way on Friday for the Trump administration to move forward with plans to remove thousands of U.S. Agency for International Development workers from their jobs. (More)

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➤ The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 748 points, or 1.69%, to close at 43,428 on Friday amid investor concerns over a slowing economy. (More)

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➤ U.S.-based bank Citigroup will pull back on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives within its hiring process, no longer requiring a diverse pool of applicants for job interviews except as required by local law. (More)

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77% unknowingly worsen joint aches every day
180,547 people regain mobility with a counterintuitive solution

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➤ Scared of slipping on ice this winter? Here are some unusual hacks for protecting yourself from broken bones, including doing the "penguin shuffle." (See Video)

➤ What are the odds that you could make a half-court basketball shot if you were called out of the stands for the chance to win a big cash prize? (See the Odds)

➤ The odd pairing of a cat and a sheep won the annual "Couple of the Year" award at the Odessa Zoo in Ukraine. (See Photo)

➤ Senior citizens, working with artificial intelligence, designed strikingly futuristic styles of mobile transportation for the elderly. (See Designs)

➤ Explainer: Pathfinder 1 is an experimental new "rigid airship" that its backers hope will usher in a new era for blimp-style dirigibles. (See Photos)

➤ Astronauts on the International Space Station answered questions from viewers during a first-of-its-kind livestream from space. The first thing to know: Coming back from space sucks when it comes to "stomach awareness." (See Highlights)

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