Motions
- This House Believes That Government Funding for Scientific Research Should Be Prioritized Over Fiscal Austerity Measures.
- This House would support small businesses over large retailers like Walmart.
- This House would prioritize public funding for animal rescue and fostering programs over subsidies for commercial breeding
Abstract
- Fun Fact: A group of porcupines is called a prickle.
- Health Research Cuts: Trump’s funding cuts raise public health concerns.
- NAACP Wins: Beyoncé and Blue Ivy win big at the NAACP Image Awards.
- Viral Heart Cakes: Walmart’s retro cakes spark debate with indie bakers.
- SS United States: Historic ocean liner to become the world’s largest artificial reef.
- Rescue Dog Award: Relic, a German Shepherd, named 2025 Rescue Dog of the Year.
Keywords
Trump administration, health research funding, scientists, union leaders, Beyoncé, Blue Ivy Carter, NAACP Image Awards, Walmart, Vintage heart cakes, SS United States, ocean liner, artificial reef, Relic, German Shepherd, Pedigree Foundation, East Bay SPCA, foster home, behavioral support, loving homes
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It’s your Copilot Daily for Friday, February 21. Here’s a fun fact: Did you know that a group of porcupines is called a prickle? Let’s get started with today’s news.
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Utah public unions banned from collective bargaining with the state
Trump cuts to basic science, medical studies will hurt everyone, researchers say
The Trump administration’s cuts to health research funding are raising alarms among scientists and union leaders. They say these cuts could shorten life expectancy and harm all Americans. Researchers are already seeing job losses and project delays. US taxpayers fund about $81 billion in scientific research each year. A group of universities recently won a temporary restraining order halting some funding cuts. Rutgers Professor Todd Wolfson warns, “They are making America sick again.” The long-term effects on scientific progress and public health remain uncertain.
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Beyoncé and daughter Blue Ivy win NAACP Image Awards for music, movies
Beyoncé and her daughter Blue Ivy Carter have won big at this year’s NAACP Image Awards. Beyoncé, a 35-time Grammy winner, took home awards for Outstanding Female Artist and Outstanding Album for Cowboy Carter. Meanwhile, Blue Ivy won for Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance in Mufasa the Lion King. The NAACP Image Awards celebrate the achievements of people of color in the arts. Beyoncé said, “Our stories, our culture, our excellence—that’s what this night is all about.” These wins highlight the growing recognition of Black artists in music and film.
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Walmart’s ‘Vintage Heart Cake’ Drama Is Out Of Control—What To Know
Vintage heart cakes, a TikTok sensation, are now being sold at Walmart. These heart-shaped, retro-decorated cakes are popular for their style and affordability. Indie bakers are upset, claiming Walmart’s low prices and minimum wage pay for decorators undercut their businesses. One baker argued, “A birthday cake is a luxury, not a need.” The debate echoes the past when in-house bakeries at supermarkets impacted small businesses by offering cheaper products. This conflict highlights the ongoing struggle between large retailers and independent artisans.
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SS United States starts last voyage to its final destination – at the bottom of the Gulf
The SS United States, once the fastest ocean liner and a marvel of engineering, has started its final voyage from Philadelphia to Mobile, Alabama, after being docked for over 30 years. This historic ship will be cleaned and renovated for a new life as the world’s largest artificial reef off Florida’s Gulf Coast. Officials plan to sink it 20 miles south of Okaloosa County. The ship, which hosted stars like Marilyn Monroe and presidents including JFK, will soon be an underwater wonder for divers and a testament to its storied past.
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German Shepherd named Pedigree Foundation’s Rescue Dog of the Year: His sweet adoption story
Relic, a six-year-old German Shepherd, has been named the Pedigree Foundation’s 2025 Rescue Dog of the Year. Relic arrived at East Bay SPCA in California showing signs of shelter stress—anxiety and behavioral issues from staying in a shelter. The staff provided him with behavioral support and a foster home. A couple, grieving the loss of their cat, decided to foster Relic and eventually adopted him. Relic’s story highlights how fostering can help dogs thrive. The Pedigree Foundation supports such initiatives with grants that help more dogs find loving homes.
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