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For the first time in more than 60 years, CBS News will close out the week without a workspace in the Pentagon after declining — along with nearly every major news organization — to sign onto new press requirements that reporters’ associations say could infringe on their First Amendment rights.  During D-Day, CBS News radio correspondent Joseph F. McCaffrey reported …

Penn, USC join growing list of universities declining Trump’s federal funding deal  Politico 4 universities decline White House offer for expanded access to federal funding in exchange for demands. Here’s what we know  CNN USC rejects Trump education compact aimed at shifting the university to the right  Los Angeles Times How universities are responding to the Trump administration’s ‘compact’ for funding  NBC News Here …

Reporters from all major news outlets cleared out of the Pentagon on Wednesday after refusing to sign on to new Trump administration press restrictions for the complex. Journalists, some of whom have covered the Defense Department for decades, turned in their press badges and cleared belongings out of workspaces. Per the AP, many reporters waited until 4 p.m. to depart. …

REI Co-op has confirmed plans to close its store in Paramus in the first quarter of 2026 along with stores in two other states. The REI store is in the Bergen Town Center shopping center. REI also plans to close stores in the SoHo neighborhood of New York City and in Boston later next year. “After thoughtful consideration, we have …

After Declining to Give Trump a Sword for King Charles, a Museum Leader Is Out  The New York Times Official quits after dispute over Trump’s Eisenhower sword gift to King Charles  BBC Director of Eisenhower Library in Kansas ousted after refusing to give Trump administration a sword  KCUR Library chief asks to be reinstated after tussle over sword for King  The Times Trump’s gift …

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Research shows that many older adults can regain well-being through healthy habits, emotional resilience, and supportive environments, offering hope for thriving later in life. Credit: Stock A Canadian study shows that declining well-being in older age is not inevitable, as many older adults are able to bounce back to flourishing. Almost one in four adults aged 60 and older who …

Tom Cruise was not among the recipients at this year’s Kennedy Center Honors, and the reason for his absence has finally been revealed. President Donald Trump was instrumental in picking out the nominees after seizing control of the center upon his return to office. Meanwhile, Tom Cruise continues to set tongues wagging with his rumored romance with Ana de Armas, …

NFL still reviewing Browns RB Quinshon Judkins’ domestic violence case despite Florida prosecutors declining  Cleveland.com Browns’ Judkins won’t face charge for July arrest  ESPN Former Alabama prep star, unsigned NFL draft pick won’t face charges in Florida  AL.com Prosecutors decline to pursue battery and domestic violence case against Browns rookie Judkins  CNN Florida prosecutors decline to formally charge Browns rookie RB Quinshon Judkins  NFL.com Source …

New data from the CDC suggests a grim back-to-school tradition emerging: in 2024, kindergarten vaccination rates declined for the fifth consecutive year. Meanwhile, vaccine exemptions reached a record high. These statistics became all the more disturbing last fall when, shortly after 286,000 children began their educations without proof of full immunity against measles, a man who has bragged about never …