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The Philadelphia Eagles would be honored to visit the White House in celebration of their Super Bowl LIX win, a source with the team told CNN after rumors swept social media that the team had declined the traditional visit. Contrary to reports, the invitation has not yet been extended to the team, the source said. “We would be honored to visit the White House,” the source with the Eagles said. “It’s one of the things we had looked forward to doing and we look forward to receiving the invitation.” The Eagles defeated the Kansas City Chiefs earlier this month in a blowout to win the franchise’s second Super Bowl championship. When the team won its first championship in 2018, the Eagles decided not to celebrate the championship with President Donald Trump, who was in his first term in office at that point. The decision sparked a storm of criticism from Trump, who falsely accused the Eagles of taking a knee during “The Star-Spangled Banner” that year and disrespecting the National Anthem ...

 The University of Arizona apologized after a portion of the team’s fanbase sang an “unacceptable chant” directed towards Brigham Young University (BYU) following the Wildcats’ men’s basketball team’s defeat at the hands of the Cougars on Saturday. Videos on social media appear to show Arizona fans chanting “F**k the Mormons” after the 96-95 loss. “Following tonight’s men’s basketball game, it was brought to our attention that an unacceptable chant occurred,” Arizona’s athletic director Desireé Reed-Francois said in a statement. “On behalf of the University of Arizona Athletic Department, we apologize to BYU, their student-athletes, coaches and fans. The chant is not reflective of who we are and should not have happened.” When contacted by CNN for comment, BYU said the recent behavior from opposing fans “crossed a line,” while also highlighting that there are members of the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints outside of Utah. “We would hope that more people could see t...

 With no national events this year, the Indonesian government’s priority programs could drive domestic economic growth, an adviser to President Prabowo Subianto stated on Thursday. Bambang Brodjonegoro, Special Adviser to the President for Economic Affairs and National Development, stated that Indonesia was able to achieve economic growth of 5.03 percent last year. This was driven by consumption and spending related to the legislative and presidential elections in the first half of 2024, as well as regional head elections in the second half, he added. “So, what will happen in 2025? There will be no local or national elections this year,” Brodjonegoro remarked. He noted that the only potential drivers for this year's economic growth would be annual religious events, such as Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr, as well as Christmas and New Year celebrations. “That’s it. This means we must find new sources of growth, particularly from a consumption perspective. I haven’t even touched on investment ...

  Indonesian Deputy Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Nezar Patria underscored the need to adopt good practices to foster ethics in artificial intelligence (AI) development and use. AI ethics not only help ensure that AI development and use benefit society but also prevent the negative risks associated with this technology. “An improvement is recorded recently, with around 80 percent of companies that use AI having a kind of ethical guidelines in AI development,” Nezar remarked at the Tech & Telco Summit 2025, which he joined virtually on Friday (February 20). The deputy minister emphasized that AI systems must be transparent and accountable, allowing the public to understand and trust them in line with AI ethics guidelines. In addition, AI must be free from detrimental bias, and its use must be inclusive without any discrimination. “We must also pay attention to user data protection with clear procedures. It is expected that AI developers will provide guidance or ...

  The trade protectionism policies of United States President Donald Trump have opened opportunities for Indonesia to push up its gross domestic product (GDP), according to head of the National Economic Council (DEN), Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan. "Its effect on Indonesia's GDP will be potentially positive as it may increase our GDP percentage point by 0.8 percent," he informed at the Indonesia Economic Summit (IES) 2025 here on Tuesday. However, to achieve the increase, Indonesia must tap opportunities from global market relocations and increase foreign investment realization by ensuring ease of business, he said. The agency head further highlighted the greater potential for GDP increase when domestic businesses diversify their export markets to more partner countries. Meanwhile, despite President Trump intensifying protectionist policies, Indonesia-US relations remain stable, Pandjaitan affirmed. "President (Prabowo) has also developed a good rapport with President Tru...

 Deputy Minister of Higher Education , Science, and Technology Fauzan has emphasized that varsities must keep students from dropping out of college amid the government-mandated budget efficiency policy. "It is because budget efficiency does not affect substantial components," he said here on Tuesday, affirming that university scholarships will be untouched by budget cuts. He affirmed that the budget efficiency is targeting only those aspects that are considered non-substantial, such as working visits or ceremonial activities, therefore, the scholarship budget is intact and unaffected by the policy. "Hence, we should not allow university students to drop out of their course due to the budget efficiency," the deputy minister said. Meanwhile, in response to university student demonstrations opposing the budget cuts, Fauzan described the protests as an integral part of Indonesia's democracy. "However, if they perceive the budget efficiency also targets substant...

  The New York Giants have faced several years of struggles since Eli Manning's departure in 2020, which is why the team could potentially be eyeing a comeback for the legendary quarterback soon. Eli Manning‘s departure in 2020 left a significant gap for the New York Giants—one they have yet to fill. Now, the team could be eyeing his return to help them rebuild into a successful franchise once again. In recent history, Eli Manning is widely regarded as one of the best quarterbacks the NFC has seen. He famously led the Giants to two Super Bowl victories over Tom Brady and the Patriots—a feat few quarterbacks can claim. After a highly successful career, Manning decided to retire in 2020. However, his return to football could be on the horizon, as the Giants may be looking to bring him back in a larger role. Rumors: Giants could be targeting Eli Manning’s return in a new capacity Eli Manning will always be remembered as one of the greatest quarterbacks in Giants history—if not the gr...

  AC Milan icon Zlatan Ibrahimovic didn’t hesitate when asked to name the best defender he’s ever shared the field with during his illustrious career. AC Milan legend, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, has played alongside some of the greatest defenders in modern soccer history—Paolo Maldini, Alessandro Nesta, Jaap Stam, Giorgio Chiellini, Thiago Silva, and Carles Puyol, to name a few. However, the Swedish superstar is unequivocal about who stands out as the most complete of them all In an interview with Italy’s Corriere TV, Ibrahimovic reflected on the elite defenders he faced and teamed up with throughout his 24-year career. While he acknowledged the caliber of several legends, one name ultimately stood above the rest. “There are so many. If you play in Italian soccer, you’re going to face a lot of strong defenders,” Ibrahimovic said. “Ten years ago, defenders were tougher; there wasn’t even VAR. You had to go up against players like Paolo Maldini, Nesta, Stam, Chiellini, Thiago Silva…” he re...

  Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono and his Uzbek counterpart, Bakhtiyor Saidov , concurred on reinforcing their bilateral cooperation across diverse sectors, ensuring mutual benefits for both nations. The agreement was reached after the duo co-chaired the 2nd Joint Commission on Bilateral Consultation (JCBC) at the Pancasila Building, the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Jakarta, Tuesday. Both governments have expressed firm dedication to fostering cooperation and investment in various strategic sectors, including infrastructure, mining, and tourism. Both sides also encouraged the creation of a bilateral trade agreement between Indonesia and Uzbekistan. "Uzbekistan in Central Asia and Indonesia in Southeast Asia must play a role as a 'locomotive of growth' in encouraging inclusive and sustainable economic growth," FM Sugiono noted in a statement. Moreover, the two countries have decided to enhance cooperation in the areas of education, culture, sports, and i...

 The Health Ministry has announced that the Free Health Check program , launching nationwide on February 10, will be available to schoolchildren starting in July. "For schoolchildren and teenagers, the program will be implemented in schools, beginning in July, at the start of the new academic year," said Aji Muhawarman, head of the ministry's Communication and Public Service Bureau, to ANTARA on Sunday. The government plans to offer 11 types of medical examinations to elementary school students, 13 to junior high school students, and 12 to senior high school students. The program's launch tomorrow will be for infants, toddlers, adults, and the elderly, he added. Initially, free health checks will be offered at over 10,000 community health centers (puskesmas) across Indonesia. The government plans to expand the program to other primary health facilities, including private clinics partnered with the state health insurer BPJS Kesehatan. Citizens can register for the free...