China has accused the United States of "disinformation" and a "double standard" for considering sending Russia artillery and ammunition for its war in Ukraine. The US 7th Fleet has flown a P-8A Poseidon over the waterway that separates China and Taiwan, which Beijing has seen as "deliberately disrupting the regional situation" and jeopardizing peace and stability. China has released a peace plan Friday on the war's first anniversary and is actively promoting peace talks on the Ukraine issue.
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Rupert Murdoch, chairman of Fox Corporation, has admitted under oath that several Fox News hosts promoted false conspiracy theories about the 2020 presidential election. This revelation came as part of a $1.6 billion lawsuit against Fox News by Dominion Voting Systems, which is suing the news giant for promoting claims that its voting machines were used to deny former President Donald Trump the election. Murdoch rejected that Fox News endorsed Trump's election lies, but conceded that certain hosts had promoted falsehoods about the 2020 presidential contest being stolen. The lawsuit is ongoing, and Fox News continues to face criticism for its promotion of false conspiracy theories and its willingness to spread misinformation.
Keke Palmer and Darius Jackson have welcomed their first child, a baby boy named Leodis Andrellton Jackson. Palmer announced the news on Instagram, noting that the name was inspired by a mix tape Jackson made for her. She also expressed her joy at being a mother, noting that her son was born during Black History Month.
On February 17th, the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) experienced a security breach, compromising sensitive information. The USMS is currently working with the Department of Justice and the FBI to investigate the incident and to protect the affected system. They are also notifying those affected and providing resources to protect their personal information. This breach is a reminder of the importance of cybersecurity and the need for individuals to take steps to protect their personal information.
Rep. Joaquin Castro of Texas announced Monday that he had undergone successful surgery to remove tumors discovered last summer in the lining of his gastrointestinal tract. The tumors were identified as gastrointestinal neuroendocrine tumors, which are rare and slow-growing. Castro said his prognosis is good and he expects to return to Washington, D.C. in several weeks to continue his work for the people of San Antonio. He thanked the medical staff, his family, friends, and constituents for their support.
Five men, including two UPS employees, were arrested in Texas on drug trafficking charges for allegedly transporting cocaine through packages. The investigation was conducted by the Drug Enforcement Administration, Homeland Security Investigations, and the United States Postal Inspection Service, and the men face up to 20 years in federal prison if convicted. The arrests are part of an ongoing effort to combat drug trafficking in the United States.
Steven Seagal, the American action-movie actor, has been awarded the Order of Friendship by the Russian government for his international humanitarian and cultural work. The Order of Friendship is the highest state decoration given by the Russian government, and Seagal joins a list of notable figures from around the world who have received the award. Seagal is known for his appearances in various action films and is a vocal supporter of Russia’s 2014 annexation of Crimea.
Rupert Murdoch, Executive Chairman of Fox Corporation, has admitted in court documents that he was aware of Fox News hosts spreading false claims of widespread voter fraud after the 2020 election. He acknowledged that some Fox News hosts endorsed false claims, but said that Fox News was trying to straddle the line between conspiracy theories and truth. Despite his private opinion that their claims were false, Murdoch has declined to rein in Fox News hosts.