➤ The UN passed a resolution on Monday, despite U.S. opposition, condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The U.S. had lobbied against the resolution, arguing that it wouldn't help achieve peace, while Russia opposed it outright. (More)

➤ A federal judge on Monday declined to block the White House from restricting access to the Associated Press and requested a fuller briefing before ruling on the AP's lawsuit. (More)

➤ President Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron held a bilateral meeting and news conference on Monday, signaling renewed efforts between the U.S. and Europe to end the war in Ukraine. (More)

➤ A new poll puts Trump at a 52% approval rating after a month back in office. The Harvard CAPS/Harris poll shows nearly 60% believe he is performing better than former President Biden. (See Details)

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➤ Luka Dončić will return to play against the Dallas Mavericks tonight at 10 p.m. ET for the first time since the news of his trade sent a shockwave across the NBA weeks ago. (More)

➤ Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders has refused to throw for scouts during the 2025 NFL combine and instead says he will focus on meetings with teams. (More)

➤ Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin scored three goals on Sunday night to put him just 13 goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time NHL goal record. (More)

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➤ President Trump appointed former Secret Service agent and political pundit Dan Bongino as FBI deputy director Sunday, praising him as "a man of incredible love and passion for our country.” (More)

➤ A federal lawsuit was filed in California, challenging Elon Musk and the Office of Personnel Management over their request that federal workers submit recent accomplishments or face forced resignation. (More)

➤ Meanwhile, a judge on Monday temporarily barred two federal agencies from sharing records containing sensitive information with the Department of Government Efficiency. (More)

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➤ Big Stock Move: Pony AI stock dropped 20% Monday after surging 32% Friday. The decline followed President Trump’s memo on foreign investment, sparking a sell-off in Chinese stocks. (More)

➤ Joann will close all 800 of its fabric stores after failing to find a buyer. The retailer, which filed for its second bankruptcy in January, will begin going-out-of-business sales immediately. (See Details)

➤ Starbucks announced plans to lay off 1,100 corporate employees globally and axe 13 drinks from its menu as new CEO Brian Niccol streamlines operations. (See Details)

➤ MSNBC canceled shows hosted by liberal anchors Joy Reid, Ayman Mohyeldin, Katie Phang, and Jonathan Capehart as part of a major programming shake-up. (See Details)

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➤ NASA has downgraded the impact risk of asteroid 2024 YR4, formerly labeled as a “city killer,” to a zero percent chance of striking Earth. (More)

➤ The Space Force released a photo of Earth taken last year by its secretive X-37B space plane during an experimental, fuel-saving, orbit-altering aerobraking maneuver. (See Earth)

➤ New research supports the idea that wolves domesticated themselves into modern dogs, choosing to coexist with humans in exchange for a consistent food supply. (More)

➤ A new report named the top international vacation destinations for affluent solo travelers for 2025. India is No. 1, followed by Italy, Japan, Egypt, and Thailand. (See List)

➤ Several national parks across the country have begun reducing their hours, canceling tours, and closing visitor centers following significant and widespread staffing cuts. (More)

➤ The Baltic Express—a recently launched scenic passenger train route from Prague to Gdynia on Poland’s Baltic coast—runs four times a day, offering tourists a more direct way to access the historic region. (More)

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➤ Legendary soul singer Roberta Flack died Sunday at age 88, surrounded by family. The Grammy-winning vocalist was known for her hits Killing Me Softly and The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face. (More)

➤ Bigfoot could become California’s latest official emblem if Assemblyman Chris Rogers’ bill passes. The state has recorded 463 sightings, including one in Humboldt County last year. (More)

➤ Three men are on trial for the 2019 theft of a $6 million golden toilet from an English palace, prosecutors revealed Monday. The 18-carat artwork titled America was stolen in an "audacious raid" lasting under five minutes and is believed to have been cut up and sold. (See Toilet)

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