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Elon Musk’s DOGE Overhauls the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
The upheaval at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau offers a glimpse into the playbook that Elon Musk and other Trump allies seem to be writing in real time.The New York Times - Feb. 13 -
Expert on why financial secrets can break trust in relationships
With Valentine's Day coming Friday, a recent survey reveals that 40% of Americans in committed relationships have kept a financial secret from their partner. CBS News business analyst Jill ...CBS News - Feb. 13 -
MSG Networks faces financial turmoil despite Knicks' promising season
MSG Networks, the New York Knicks' regional sports channel, is facing financial woes even as its team is in the middle of a competitive season.CNBC - 6d -
Judge temporarily blocks mass terminations at Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
A judge said in a ruling Friday that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau could not terminate employees without cause, dealing a blow to President Donald Trump’s efforts to dismantle the agency.NBC News - 5d -
How shutting down the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau would impact Americans
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau was created after the 2008 financial crisis to be an advocate for American consumers. The Trump administration is making a push to gut the agency. CBS News ...CBS News - 2d -
Barça get salary cap boost as financial woes ease
Barcelona's financial situation continues to improve after LaLiga confirmed their annual spending cap is now over €463 million ($483.7m), an increase of nearly €40m from the beginning of the season.ESPN - 1d -
Jets 2025 NFL Mock Draft Roundup: Experts torn on what New York will do at No. 7
After a disappointing 5-12 season in 2024, the New York Jets have the 2025 NFL Draft's seventh overall pick. Here's what the experts have them doing.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 8 -
Giants 2025 NFL Mock Draft Roundup: Will Big Blue take QB at No. 3 or address other needs?
After a disastrous 3-14 season in 2024, the New York Giants have the 2025 NFL Draft's third overall pick. Here's what the experts have them doing.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 8 -
2025 NFL mock draft roundup: Patriots should bolster d-line in Round 1
The 2025 NFL Draft is loaded with quality edge rushers and defensive tackles, so it makes sense for the Patriots to take one of those players in Round 1.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
How to fix Europe’s securitisation market
Unclogging the pipesFinancial Times - 1d -
Will the bond market rein in Donald Trump?
Tariffs, trade wars and plans for big tax cuts could all rattle investors in US Treasuries, but it’s a resilient market with few alternativesFinancial Times - 15h -
One of Europe's most-wanted fugitives spotted at religious service
Jos Leijdekkers — also known as "Omar Sheriff" and "Chubby Jos" — is accused of trafficking cocaine and ordering a murder.CBS News - Feb. 6 -
Palmerston, the British Foreign Service Cat, Takes Up New Post in Bermuda
The cat, who first served in 2016, had feuded with Larry, the chief mouser at 10 Downing Street.The New York Times - Feb. 6 -
WATCH: Video shows attack on priest during prayer service in Washington
A priest was attacked during a prayer service in Spokane, Washington. Security video shows the suspect leaving his pew and charging toward the altar to punch the priest.ABC News - Feb. 6 -
Philippines Plane Crash Kills U.S. Service Member and 3 Contractors
The plane, which had been contracted by the Pentagon, went down during a routine mission in the southern Philippines, the U.S. military said.The New York Times - Feb. 7 -
Postal Service worker pleads guilty to stealing $300,000 worth of money and collectibles
A U.S. Postal Service at the Costa Mesa Post Office stole at least 20 checks that were together worth approximately $284,000.NBC News - Feb. 9 -
Poor customer service hitting trust in UK tax authority
Both individuals and most businesses have lost faith in HMRC, spending watchdog findsFinancial Times - Feb. 10 -
Hegseth orders pause on gender-affirming care for transgender service members
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered an immediate pause on gender-affirming care for all active duty service members in a memo to senior Pentagon and military leaders.ABC News - Feb. 10 -
Former Postal Service employee sentenced in $24M stolen checks scheme
The former U.S. Postal Service employee who was charged in a $24 million stolen check scheme were sentenced last week to 60 months in prison. According to a release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office ...The Hill - Feb. 12 -
Apple brings its TV streaming service to rival Android platform
Apple TV+'s Android release on Wednesday is Apple first major subscription service launch for Google's platform in 10 years.CNBC - Feb. 12 -
Ubisoft Doubles Down On Open-World And Live-Service Games
As part of Ubisoft's earnings report, the company discussed what kinds of games it wants to focus on going forward--and these include open-world action adventure titles and games-as-a-service ...GameSpot - Feb. 13 -
Transgender reference removed from National Park Service’s Stonewall website
The National Park Service is the latest agency to remove references to the transgender community in line with President Trump’s executive order mandating that the country only recognize two ...The Hill - 6d -
It Takes Two Boss Says Studio Will Never Make A Live-Service Game
Josef Fares, the director of It Takes Two and the upcoming Split Fiction, said that Hazelight Studios will never make a live-service game.. "We will not have them, I do not believe in them," Fares ...GameSpot - 6d -
U.S. Park Service Strikes Transgender References From Stonewall Website
The “T” was removed in references to L.G.B.T.Q.+ on the official site for the Greenwich Village monument, which marks a milestone in the fight for gay rights. Later, the Q+ also disappeared.The New York Times - 6d -
Top Armed Services Dem: Trump & Vance show ‘weakness in the face of Putin'
President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance are “undermining the coalition by not standing up” to Russian President Vladimir Putin on the war in Ukraine, says Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.)NBC News - 5d -
Hospitalized Pope Francis misses St. Peter's service, but sends words of thanks
As Pope Francis continued to show "some" improvement in his lab tests, the pontiff remained hospitalized with a respiratory tract infection on Sunday, the Vatican said.ABC News - 4d -
Trump administration fires thousands of U.S. Forest and National Park Service workers
The Trump administration hit the U.S. Forest and National Park Services with major staffing cuts over the weekend. The administration fired about 10% of the U.S. Forest Service workforce and about ...CBS News - 2d -
Thousands of tourists flock to see Etna eruption, blocking rescue services
Tourists blocking streets and indulging in ‘dangerous’ behaviour, say Sicilian officials. Thousands of tourists have flocked to Mount Etna to watch spectacular eruptions on the volcano, but some ...The Guardian - 2d -
Hiring freeze of firefighters could be deadly, Forest Service captain warns
SKAMANIA COUNTY, Wash. — A freeze on the hiring and onboarding of thousands of federal firefighters could have deadly consequences as the national wildfire response operates at a "diminished ...NBC News - 2d -
Why firings at Diplomatic Security Service could make the world more dangerous
The Diplomatic Security Service has not been exempted, as have other agencies, from the administration's downsizing plans.ABC News - 1d -
Investment in UK’s crumbling public services is pro-growth, says pensions minister
Exclusive: Torsten Bell defends Labour’s spending plans, saying ‘the status quo is economically and morally bankrupt’. Britain’s crumbling public services are bad for business, and spending more ...The Guardian - 14h -
Most worried DOGE cuts could hurt services in their communities: Survey
The Department of Government Efficiency's (DOGE) work to overhaul the federal workforce and cut down government spending have many on edge, according to a new survey. The latest Reuters/Ipsos poll, ...The Hill - 6h -
ESPN plans to add user-generated content to upcoming 'flagship' streaming service
ESPN plans to add user-generated content features in its upcoming streaming application, which will cost either $25 or $30 per month, sources say.CNBC - 3h -
ESPN plans to add user-generated content to upcoming 'flagship' streaming service
In an attempt to court younger audiences, Disney’s ESPN is planning to add some user-generated content to its yet-to-be-named flagship streaming service, which will debut later this year.NBC News - 1h -
After DeepSeek Upended the Market, Is It Worth Investing in A.I.?
After the arrival of a less costly A.I. model from China, U.S. markets and academics are wrestling with the ultimate economic value of the technology.The New York Times - Feb. 7 -
Seven players to watch on NBA buyout market
There are some buyout candidates who could provide depth, including Daniel Theis and Jaden Springer.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 10 -
India’s stock market has an influencer problem
Also in this newsletter: Private capital in space programme and P Venkatesalu’s mantraFinancial Times - Feb. 11 -
Stock Market Falls After Inflation Report
Investors are now betting that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates just once more this year, a drastic shift in expectations since late 2024.The New York Times - Feb. 12
