High School Football Social Buzz of the Week: Week 1 Highlights

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Germany's Scholz rebukes Vance, defends Europe's stance on hate speech and far right
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz delivered a strong rebuke on Saturday to U.S. Vice President JD Vance's attack on Europe's stance toward hate speech and the far right, saying it was not right for others to tell Germany, and Europe, what to do. A day earlier at the Munich Security Conference, Vance lambasted European leaders, accusing them of censoring free speech and strongly criticising German mainstream parties' firewall against the far-right AfD. "It is not for others to give us the advice to cooperate with this party that we are not working with for good reasons," Scholz said in remarks to the Munich conference.
TODAY
The many meanings of pink, from its rosy roots to modern-day pop culture status
What is the meaning and symbolism of the color pink? What it means for your personality if it's your favorite color and spiritual meaning, especially in relationships.
TODAY
What does purple mean besides royalty? Color experts spill the tea
What is the meaning and symbolism of the color purple? The psychological and spiritual meaning of purple being your favorite color.
USA TODAY
Uncertainty of Trump 2.0 takes some college presidents back to pandemic times
The first few weeks of the Trump presidency have left some college leaders reminded of the uncertainty they felt during the early days of COVID-19.
USA TODAY
Biden's focus on confirming judges reshaped courts as Democrats challenge Trump agenda
Courts have become Democrats' best chance of thwarting President Donald Trump's efforts to significantly downsize and reshape the federal government.
USA TODAY
Is Presidents Day a federal holiday? Will government offices be closed? Here's what to know
Here's what to know about whether government offices will be open or closed on Presidents Day 2025.
TODAY
Nature, energy, envy and more: What the color green really means
What does the color green mean? What it means for your personality if you love green, how it shows up pin home and relationships, life, love and symbolism.
TODAY
Do you know all the meanings of red? Color pros weigh in
The color red has a rich history, according to art history professors, marketers and designers. It's associated with love, confidence, fertility and much more.
TODAY
If blue is your favorite color, here's what it says about you
The color blue can signify tranquility, masculinity, spirituality, security and even sadness, according to color experts. Learn more about its meaning here.
AFP
UN chief warns against regional war over DR Congo at Africa summit
UN chief Antonio Guterres on Saturday demanded that the Democratic Republic of Congo's "territorial integrity" be respected and a regional war avoided, at an African summit the day after Rwandan-backed fighters seized a second DRC provincial capital.And the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the DRC must be respected."
Associated Press
Rwanda-backed rebels advance into eastern Congo's second major city of Bukavu, residents say
Families remained indoors and shops remained closed as M23 fighters entered the outskirts of Bukavu — a city of about 1.3 million people that lies 63 miles (101 kilometers) south of Goma, the region's largest city taken by the rebels last month. The rebellion has killed at least 2,000 people in and around Goma and left hundreds of thousands of displaced stranded, the U.N. and Congolese authorities have said. The rebels on Friday also claimed to have seized a second airport in the region, in the town of Kavumu outside Bukavu.
TODAY
David Bowie and Cameron Diaz are life path number 3s — here's what that means
Life path number 3 people are creative people, our storytellers and our dreamers. You're creative, expressive, and have a knack for connecting with others.
TODAY
Gandhi and Bob Marley are life path number 9s — are you one, too?
According to numerology experts, people on life path number nine are compassionate, empathetic and have a strong desire to make the world a better place.
TODAY
What being a life path number 7 says about you
If you're a life path number 7, you are a curious person and a lifelong learner. You're an analytical thinker who prefers deep conversations to small talk.
TODAY
This flu season may be the worst in over a decade. Doctors share the symptoms they're seeing
Influenza is surging in the U.S., with doctor visits for flu symptoms at a 15-year high. Why is this flu season so bad? Doctors discuss flu trends and prevention.
Associated Press
Serbia's striking students and populist president to hold parallel rallies as tensions spike
Serbia’s striking students and supporters of populist President Aleksandar Vucic have planned parallel rallies on Saturday as both mark the country's Statehood Day with notably contrasting messages. The student-led protest is the latest in a nationwide anti-graft movement that reflects mounting calls for fundamental political changes in the Balkan state, triggered after a concrete canopy on a railway station in the northern city of Novi Sad collapsed on Nov. 1, killing 15 people. The rally, in the central industrial city of Kragujevac, is set to draw tens of thousands of people who, bedsides demanding justice over a fatal accident, have been asking to root out rampant endemic corruption and respect for the rule of law.
TODAY
The fascinating meaning of angel number 919
Numerology experts explain what angel number 919 means for your future, love life and career. (Hint: It's all about embracing a time of change and transition.)
TODAY
What does angel number 711 really mean?
Charles Grant, a professional psychic, medium and numerologist, says the angel number 711 encourages you to bring out your very best spiritual self.
TODAY
The secret meaning of angel number 414
The angel number 414 focuses on evaluating the foundations in your life, per numerologists. It signals patience, hard work and perseverance.
CNN
Three Israeli hostages freed after dispute threatened Gaza ceasefire
Three Israeli hostages were handed over to the Red Cross in Gaza by Palestinian militants on Saturday, in the sixth exchange of hostages and Palestinian prisoners under the ceasefire deal that came into effect last month.

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Germany's Scholz rebukes Vance, defends Europe's stance on hate speech and far right

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