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Recently fired pregnant federal employees cope with loss of insurance
Many pregnant federal workers fired as part of recent DOGE cuts are now faced with complex challenges as they deal with the loss of their income and health insurance.NBC News - 2h -
Lloyd’s of London expects $2.3bn losses from California wildfires
Insurance market says fine art losses were limited because rich residents took such possessions with them. Lloyd’s of London expects losses of $2.3bn (£1.78bn) from the California wildfires that ...The Guardian - 1d -
Swiss police rescue two dogs kidnapped for over $1 million ransom
Swiss police say they have solved a kidnapping involving two dogs and a demand for ransom of about $1.135 millionABC News - 3d -
Seahawks to re-sign key LB Jones, source says
The Seahawks have agreed to re-sign linebacker Ernest Jones IV to a three-year, $33 million deal that includes $15 million guaranteed, a source confirmed to ESPN.ESPN - 1d -
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says Democrats played 2024 elections too "safe"
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is now weighing in on what Democrats should have done better in 2024. Political strategists Joel Payne and Michael LaRosa join "America Decides" with analysis.CBS News - 21h -
White House crypto czar says public has 'lost out on over $17 billion'
Crypto czar David Sacks argued taxpayers have lost out on billions because earlier administrations never took advantage of bitcoin in the government's possession.ABC News - 3d -
L.A. County DA's withdrawal decision is 're-traumatizing' the Menendez family, attorney says
An attorney for Erik and Lyle Menendez blasted the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s decision to withdraw a recommendation to reduce their prison terms, calling it a "grandstanding" move that ...NBC News - 6h -
Weight Loss Drug Will Be Offered for $499 a Month for Some Patients
Some commercially insured patients stand to save $150 per month on Wegovy, a popular obesity medication. Patients on Medicare and Medicaid are not eligible.The New York Times - 6d -
Walz: Democrats shouldn't have played 'so safe' in 2024
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is reflecting on his and Vice President Harris's loss in last year's presidential election, and believes Democrats should have been bolder in their campaign to hold onto the ...The Hill - 1d -
Tim Walz says he and Harris were too ‘safe’ during 2024 presidential campaign
Former vice-presidential candidate claims pair should have held more in-person events around the US. Tim Walz has said he and Kamala Harris were too “safe” during their 2024 election campaign, with ...The Guardian - 3d -
Justin Simmons landing spots: Safety says Eagles, Commanders 'high on the list' in 2025 NFL free agency
Simmons spent 2024 with the FalconsCBS Sports - 1h -
Mirror, Express and Star owner says its print titles will be loss-making from 2031
Chief executive of Reach says he is committed to print, and higher online income will keep business afloat. The boss of the publisher of the Mirror, Express, and Star newspapers has said that its ...The Guardian - 1d -
Switzerland told it must do better on climate after older women’s ECHR win
Council of Europe says Swiss government failing to respect human rights court’s ruling on emissions. Europe live – latest updates The Swiss government has been told it must do more to show ...The Guardian - 4d -
Cowboys re-signing All-Pro returner KaVontae Turpin to three-year, $18 million contract, per report
Turpin earned two Pro Bowl selections and a 2024 first-team All-Pro nod for his work as a returner in his first three yearsCBS Sports - 1h -
Aaron Jones to re-sign with Vikings on a two-year, $20 million deal, per report
Jones was one of the NFL's top free agent pickups last yearCBS Sports - 1d -
Female founders in the U.S. VC ecosystem: the good and the bad | Pitchbook (updated)
Women founders and investors raised $38.8 billion in funding in the U.S. in 2024, up 27% from the year before, according to PitchBook.VentureBeat - 5d -
Ravens re-sign LT Ronnie Stanley, top OL on free-agent board, on 3-year, $60 million deal
One of the biggest names in free agency is off the market.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
USDA cancels $1 billion in local meal funding for schools and food banks
The USDA said it is promoting wiser government spending, but schools say it will make it tougher to serve healthy meals.CBS News - 52m -
Bracketology: Alabama contending for the fourth No. 1 after beating overall top seed Auburn
The Tigers remain the No. 1 overall seed in Jerry Palm's bracket despite the lossCBS Sports - 2d -
In bird flu fight, USDA almost doubling the $1.1 billion already spent
As bird flu continues to spread, impacting poultry farms and the price of eggs, the Agriculture Department says it's almost doubling the amount spent to combat it.CBS News - 1d -
A Swiss politician was fined for buying pink water pistols online
A Swiss politician has been fined for buying water pistols online after authorities said the toys violate the country’s weapons lawABC News - 5h -
Columbia University loses $400mn in US government grants
Federal agencies say the ivy league institution failed to protect Jewish students from harassmentFinancial Times - 3d -
Kurdish-led SDF agrees to integrate with Syrian government forces
The militia alliance that controls much of north-eastern Syria will merge with new state institutions, the presidency says.BBC News - 18h -
Americans are using this strategy to save money on home insurance. Is it a good idea?
Homeowners frustrated with rising homeowners-insurance premiums are switching plans and opting for higher deductibles to manage their costs.MarketWatch - 6h -
Italy's Paris wins World Cup downhill to prevent Swiss sweep, Odermatt closes in on overall title
Italian veteran Dominik Paris has prevented a Swiss sweep of the podium by winning a men’s World Cup downhill raceABC News - 4d -
Ranking best freshmen in college basketball: Michigan State's Jase Richardson earns Freshman of the Week
A look at the top performing freshmen in college basketball last week and for the 2024-25 seasonCBS Sports - 6h -
Ukraine will need to make territorial concessions for peace deal, Rubio says
Top US diplomat says Kyiv will find it ‘very difficult’ to push Russia back to 2014 bordersFinancial Times - 20h -
Cuts to Medicare, Medicaid Would Be ‘Catastrophic for Women’s Health,’ Says Chelsea Clinton
Republicans want to slash $880 billion from the agency overseeing Medicaid. There’s no way to do so without touching benefits.Inc. - 1d -
Top 20 Most Popular Steam Games Of All Time
Wildly popular Steam is the world's most popular destinations for PC gaming, so if a game makes it to the top of the platform's charts, that's saying something. Recently, Capcom's Monster ...GameSpot - 1d -
Source: Broncos plan to re-sign QB Stidham
The Broncos plan to re-sign quarterback Jarrett Stidham, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler on Sunday.ESPN - 1d -
Apple and Nvidia led Monday’s $750 billion tech wreck. How to play the aftermath.
Trump’s policy moves are causing angst. But one analyst says the broader AI thesis is still intact, and he names Tesla and Microsoft among big potential winners.MarketWatch - 22h -
Education Department says 60 universities under investigation for antisemitism
The Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights (OCR) is investigating 60 universities for antisemitism, according to letters sent on Monday. The department said the 60 institutions are ...The Hill - 23h -
Ertz to run it back with Commanders, source says
Three-time Pro Bowl tight end Zach Ertz is re-signing with the Washington Commanders on a one-year deal worth $6.25 million, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.ESPN - 2d -
'Size bias is ingrained in our culture': Women on life after weight-loss jabs
Women who have quickly lost weight say strangers are now more likely to smile at them or strike up a conversation.BBC News - 2d -
Potential $7.4B Purdue Pharma opioid settlement frustrates some victims
Opioid victims are not getting a "fair shake" in potential $7.4 billion settlement, a claimant in the Purdue Pharmacy bankruptcy case says.CBS News - 1d -
Paramount says Trump's CBS '60 Minutes' lawsuit seeks to 'punish' network
Paramount on Thursday asked a federal judge in Texas to dismiss the $20-billion lawsuit. The media company separately has agreed to have a mediator look at the case.Los Angeles Times - 4d -
These 10 stocks beating the market’s recent Trump slump have this in common
This year’s top performer among the S&P 500 has been CVS Health’s stock, which had a bad 2024 and is cheap by a key valuation measure.MarketWatch - 2h -
Eric Musselman gives brutal assessment of USC's defense after blowout loss to UCLA
Eric Musselman expresses frustration over USC's inability to improve on defense and says his players don't understand the significance of the rivalry with UCLA.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Gabbard says security clearances canceled for top Biden officials and others
The revocations are the latest in a campaign to punish and cut off access to people who the president alleges "weaponized" the nation's court systems against him.CBS News - 21h -
City's new goal: Pep says top four a 'success'
Pep Guardiola has said that qualifying for the Champions League would make Manchester City's season "a big success."ESPN - 22h
