By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNNNew York (CNN) — Target’s business is in a slump, competition is bearing down and its hometown of Minneapolis is in crisis from massive federal immigration operations. “We have real work to do,” he said in a public letter Monday. Target’s sales boomed during the pandemic, when customers rushed to buy essentials, home goods and other products. Target’s sales have stagnated and its stock has dropped nearly 30% over the last three years. Those stances drew backlash from conservative customers, and progressive customers grew frustrated at Target when it stepped back from them.

AdvertisementLord Mandelson, one of the architects of the New Labour movement, was already sacked as Keir Starmer’s US ambassador last September over his links to Epstein. AdvertisementWhy Are There Calls For Mandelson To Lose His Peerage? The DoJ documents appeared to show Mandelson received around $75,000 from Epstein over the course of their friendship. A peerage can only be removed by an act of parliament and the crown does not have the power to cancel it. It remains to be seen if Mandelson will actually have his peerage removed.

Keir Starmer when Peter Mandelson was unveiled as US ambassador a year ago. via Associated PressKeir Starmer wants Peter Mandelson to be kicked out of the House of Lords over the latest revelations about his links to the convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. AdvertisementHe said Starmer “believes that Peter Mandelson should not be a member of the House of Lords or use the title”. A Labour Party spokesman said: “It is right that Peter Mandelson is no longer a member of the Labour Party. Earlier today, Lib Dem leader Ed Davey said: “It’s time now for the government to take immediate action by bringing forward legislation to strip Peter Mandelson of his peerage.

In recent weeks, Trump has been pressuring Justice Department officials for results in these and other investigations, recently admonishing a group of US attorneys for failing to deliver on cases he wants brought. The Weaponization Working Group is now expected to start meeting daily with the goal of producing results in the next two months, according to the person familiar with the plan. A Justice Department spokesperson on Sunday declined to provide specifics around the meetings, noting the agency does not discuss ongoing investigations, but acknowledged the efforts of the Weaponization Working Group continue. “The Justice Department is actively looking into the areas outlined in Attorney General Bondi’s Day One memo,” the spokesperson said. The group’s efforts are unrelated to the Department of Justice’s individual prosecutions of Trump’s political adversaries.

House Speaker Mike Johnson is back in Washington this week with a tough ask for his fellow Republicans: accept a funding deal that Democrats pushed for or risk another painful, prolonged government shutdown. That margin will soon be even lower: House Democrats elected another member from Texas — Christian Menefee — in a special election over the weekend. Top House Democrats, for their part, have communicated to Johnson they are not inclined to help him advance the deal that Trump made with Senate Democrats. Dozens of House Democrats have already declared they would oppose the deal, including Texas Rep. Greg Casar, who leads the Congressional Progressive Caucus. However, on a private caucus call Sunday evening, some Democrats voiced support for the government funding deal, according to three sources familiar with the call.

Florida’s record cold temperatures can cause reptiles and amphibians, including iguanas, to “temporarily lose muscle control and appear 'frozen' — sometimes even falling out of trees,” according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. In Florida, it was raining iguanas. Florida’s record cold temperatures can cause reptiles and amphibians, including iguanas, to “temporarily lose muscle control and appear ‘frozen’ — sometimes even falling out of trees,” according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The FWC will collect iguanas to “humanely kill” the invasive species or transfer them to live animal sales. The organization also advises people collecting iguanas to wear protective gloves, pants and long-sleeved shirts to prevent scratches.

Whoever controls the most advanced chips controls the future of artificial intelligence, economic growth, and national security. Past attempts, from Cold War restrictions on supercomputers to sanctions on Russia, suggest that export controls can slow but rarely halt determined rivals. China’s Countermove: A National Drive for Self-SufficiencyRather than crippling Chinese innovation, U.S. export controls seemed to stimulate and motivate China’s push for technological independence. Ultimately, U.S. export controls should be viewed not as an end in themselves but as part of a broader strategy. ConclusionThe semiconductor export controls implemented in 2022 represented a deliberate effort to influence the direction of global technological competition.

The mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie is missing in Arizona, and law enforcement made concerning statements about her well-being. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementNanos, citing her family, said Guthrie, 84, has “physical ailments” that limit her mobility but is cognitively sound. She has been missing since Saturday and was last seen at her residence that night, according to a missing persons flyer. Savannah Guthrie and her mother, Nancy Guthrie, pictured in 2023. Authorities have launched a full-scale search for Nancy Guthrie after she was reported missing.

Steven Spielberg at the Golden Globes last month via Associated PressIf there’s one thing we always get a kick out of every awards season, it’s when someone crosses over into that prestigious territory of EGOT status. For the uninitiated, the term “EGOT” refers to an entertainer who has won at least one Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award for their work. AdvertisementOn Sunday night, filmmaker Steven Spielberg became the latest famous face to join these ranks after winning his first Grammy during this year’s awards show. AdvertisementHis Tony win came in 2022 as a producer on the musical A Strange Loop, as confirmed to HuffPost UK by Spielberg’s representatives on Sunday. Spielberg is now the 22nd person to achieve competitive EGOT status, with an additional five included due to honorary wins.

Cher causes confusion at the Grammy AwardsCher caused confusion at the Grammys by announcing Luther Vandross as the winner of the 'Record of the Year' rather than Kendrick Lamar and SZA. The pair won the award for their song 'Luther' named after the R&B singer.

The latest release of millions of items from the Jeffrey Epstein files sharpened a public reckoning but also deepened the recurring tragedy of his victims. “We need to separate those two ideas, the fact that there’s the Epstein files and whether there’s anybody there that we can go after,” Blanche told CNN’s Dana Bash. Trump and Clinton both deny knowledge of Epstein’s crimes, and neither stands accused of any wrongdoing around those past connections. It’s doing little to deliver justice or closure to victims whom Epstein trafficked or abused as young women and who have bravely shared stories of their trauma. Jonathan Ernst/ReutersKhanna said survivors were upset by the accidental release of some victims’ names and want all the files released.

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Known as a snow moon, it heralds the end of winter’s high (and spectacular) full moons. AdvertisementWhy was the snow moon so special? Aside from being the last of the high winter full moons, this snow moon looked bigger from some angles due to the “moon illusion”. 2026′s snow moon will appear very close to the bright Regulus star. AdvertisementWhy is it called the snow moon?

\"Golden\" was also nominated in the song of the year and best pop duo/group performance categories. The song has already seen success this awards season, earning a statuette at this year's Golden Globe Awards, where it took home the award for best original song. The song is also nominated for best original song at the upcoming Oscars in March. Additionally, the Los Angeles-based global girl group KATSEYE, whose music and dance moves are influenced by K-pop superstars, earned nominations for best new artist and best pop duo/group performance. The Walt Disney Co. is the parent company of Hulu, Disney+ and ABC.

LOADING ERROR LOADINGFormer Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) called out one-time ally President Donald Trump for abandoning the core promises behind his “Make America Great Again” movement. Greene wasn’t willing to give Trump a pass by blaming advisors or others in his inner circle. President Donald Trump greets Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., after addressing a joint session of Congress in the House chamber at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. They can’t afford health insurance. Like, that’s the stuff I care about.”After Trump won the election, however, MAGA turned into “whatever country Donald Trump said it was about” rather than America.