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Google Calendar users have noticed that several cultural observances, including Black History Month, Pride Month, Women’s History Month, and Indigenous Peoples Month, are no longer displayed on the platform for 2025.

President Donald Trump has warned that the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas should be terminated if Hamas fails to release all remaining hostages in Gaza by midday on Saturday. He declared that if the deadline is not met, "all hell is going to break out." While acknowledging that the final decision rests with Israel, Trump suggested that the U.S. could also take action if Hamas does not comply.

On February 10, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order reversing the federal ban on plastic straws, arguing that paper alternatives are ineffective. The order overturns a Biden-era policy aimed at phasing out single-use plastics in federal agencies by 2035. Trump emphasized the convenience of plastic straws and dismissed environmental concerns, stating, "I don’t think plastic is going to affect the shark very much, as they’re munching their way through the ocean."

On February 10, 2025, a consortium led by Elon Musk made a $97.4 billion offer to take control of OpenAI’s nonprofit arm, escalating tensions between Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. The bid, which includes backing from Musk’s AI startup xAI, Baron Capital, and other investors, seeks to realign OpenAI with its original nonprofit mission. Altman swiftly rejected the offer, responding on X (formerly Twitter), "no thank you but we will buy twitter for $9.74 billion if you want."

Hong Kong has announced plans to file a complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) over new U.S. tariffs, arguing that the measures violate global trade rules and disregard Hong Kong’s status as a separate customs territory. Chief Secretary Eric Chan stated, "This is absolutely inconsistent with WTO rules. Of course, they have totally disregarded Hong Kong as a separate customs territory." The move escalates trade tensions between the U.S. and Hong Kong, which have worsened since China's imposition of a national security law on the city in 2020.

A catastrophic mid-air collision over the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport claimed the lives of all 67 people aboard an American Airlines regional jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter. Investigations have revealed multiple safety violations, including the helicopter flying above permitted altitudes and an inactive tracking system. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) had been warned about the dangers of mixed helicopter and airplane traffic in the area but failed to take preventive measures.

President Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on all foreign steel and aluminum imports, effective March 4, 2025. This policy aims to bolster domestic metal industries but has elicited varied responses from stakeholders.

On February 11, 2025, former Australian Liberal MP Kevin Andrews was honored by political leaders and colleagues, who praised his unwavering dedication to public service. Andrews, who represented the Menzies electorate in Melbourne for over three decades, played a significant role in shaping conservative policy in Australia. He passed away on December 14, 2024, at the age of 69, following a battle with cancer.

The Trump administration is appealing a federal judge's decision to reinstate Hampton Dellinger as head of the U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC), the agency responsible for protecting federal whistleblowers. Dellinger was removed from his position by President Donald Trump, prompting legal challenges and concerns over the independence of federal oversight agencies.

Recent lawsuits against President Donald Trump’s executive actions could reshape the interpretation of presidential authority. Legal challenges are focused on the dismissal of federal officials, the reach of executive orders, and the limits of executive privilege. These cases may set important legal precedents on the balance of power between the executive branch and other government institutions.