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Democrats unveil target map for upcoming state legislative races

The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) rolled out its target map for the 2025 and 2026 campaign cycles on Tuesday. As a part of what the DLCC called its “battleground chambers,” the ...

The Hill - Feb. 11

Off-duty corrections officer killed in targeted attack, police say

Officials said Deputy Basil Powell was "targeted and ambushed while returning home."

CBS News - Feb. 11

Police blitz targeting mafia nets nearly 150 arrests: "Historic blow"

Warrants were issued against a total of 183 people, 36 of whom were already in custody, for crimes including attempted murder, extortion and drug trafficking, police said.

CBS News - Feb. 11

Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order Targets Skilled Legal Workers Too

The executive order would ban citizenship for children born in the United States to foreign workers on visas that often lead to permanent residency.

The New York Times - Feb. 11

Cerebras-Perplexity deal targets $100B search market with ultra-fast AI

Cerebras and Perplexity AI launch ultra-fast Sonar search model running at 1,200 tokens per second, challenging traditional search engines.

VentureBeat - Feb. 11

1st lawsuits targeting foreign aid freeze bemoan 'chaos' in Trump order

Several nonprofit groups are accusing the Trump administration of failing to disperse congressionally approved funds by freezing all foreign aid for 90 days.

ABC News - Feb. 11

OPM eases plans to target all federal workers on probation

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is instructing agencies that they do not have to fire all federal employees still on probation but is encouraging them to remove any low performers. The ...

The Hill - Feb. 11

What to Know About the Anti-Bribery Law Trump Is Targeting

Federal prosecutors and securities regulators have gone after large companies for violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, which prohibits them from bribing foreign officials.

The New York Times - Feb. 12

5 big free agents Giants could target this offseason

With the NFL's free agency period one month away, the Giants should pursue these players in order to improve their standing and prevent another front office overhaul.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 12

Trump Officials Escalate Layoffs, Targeting Most of 200,000 Workers on Probation

Workers across the federal government were terminated on Thursday after the federal government’s human resources division advised agencies to lay off most probationary employees.

The New York Times - 6d

Goldman Sachs targets leading role in active ETFs in Europe

Competition heats up as other fund groups are poised to expand product ranges

Financial Times - 6d

These Biden clean energy rules are top targets for Senate Republicans to roll back

Senate Majority Leader John Thune is spearheading efforts to repeal Biden-era regulations, starting with key rules impacting energy and banking.

CNBC - 6d

Second judge halts Trump's order targeting access to gender-affirming care

President Trump issued an executive order that seeks to restrict access to gender-affirming care for young people under the age of 19.

CBS News - 5d

Zuckerberg's political pivot targets Apple, puts Meta staffers on edge

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's actions to curry favor with the president have rattled employees, but people familiar with his efforts say there's a clear strategy.

CNBC - 5d

After withering Drake takedown, Kendrick Lamar looks to bigger target

The Super Bowl headliner says rap's lost its "bite" and that he wants to bring it back.

BBC News - 5d

Blackhawks' High First Round Draft Target Becoming Clearer

The Blackhawks should have their sights set on one of the top-4 projected players in the 2025 draft.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Protesters target Tesla showrooms over Elon Musk’s cost-cutting

The billionaire has become a focus of outrage at the Trump administration’s attacks on government agencies

Financial Times - 4d

As Trump Targets Research, Scientists Share Grief and Resolve to Fight

At a conference in Boston, the nation’s scientists commiserated and strategized as funding cuts and federal layoffs throw their world into turmoil.

The New York Times - 4d

Mainstream politicians target far-right candidate in fiery German election debate

Co-leader of Alternative for Germany becomes focus in four-way televised debate a week before national polls

Financial Times - 3d

Trump Targets a Growing List of Those He Sees as Disloyal

In his first month in office, the president has carried out a campaign of retribution that has little analogue in history.

The New York Times - 3d

Several civilians killed in Nigeria by military airstrike targeting rebels, officials say

Yahoo News - 3d

New UPS air route targets trade from France to Hong Kong

Yahoo News - 3d

Hegseth claims outgoing Biden IRS targeted family with audit

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday accused the Biden administration of targeting his family with a “rushed” tax audit, posting an unverified document showing he owes the IRS more than $33,000 ...

The Hill - 2d

Musk's DOGE targets IRS as federal workers face mass layoffs

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency is seeking access to the personal information of millions of U.S. taxpayers as mass layoffs at multiple federal agencies impact workers. CBS News ...

CBS News - 2d

"No Kings on Presidents Day" rallies across the country target Trump, Musk

"No Kings on Presidents Day" rallies in cities nationwide, many in bitter cold, protested against President Trump, adviser Elon Musk, DOGE, the administration's immigration policies and more.

CBS News - 2d

Trump Cuts Target Next Generation of Scientists and Public Health Leaders

A core group of so-called disease detectives, who track outbreaks, was apparently spared. But other young researchers are out of jobs.

The New York Times - 2d

Most big polluters miss UN deadline for 2035 climate targets

UK leads handful of countries to submit plans to tackle global warming in next decade

Financial Times - 1d

What Brands Should Learn From the Latest Target Boycotts

Consumers are sending brands messages about what is important to them. Brands should listen.

Inc. - 1d

Vaccine targeting pancreatic cancer shows promise in new study

A clinical trial from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center looked at the effects of a targeted mRNA vaccine on early-stage pancreatic cancer patients.

CBS News - 1d

Trump signs executive order targeting ‘benefits for illegal aliens’

US president issues order aimed at preventing taxpayer dollars supporting illegal immigration and another designed to get rid of regulations. Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at ...

The Guardian - 15h

Fresh executive order targets sanctuary cities, federal aid for undocumented migrants

The action marks Trump’s latest attempt to crack down on illegal immigration.

Politico - 6h

Anti-U.S. Hiring Bias Now Targeted by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

As efforts to prosecute gender discrimination cases grind to a halt, the agency’s acting chair plans to enforce those discrimination laws against employers that ‘illegally’ favor non-American staff.

Inc. - 2h

New York sues major vape companies for targeting kids, teens

New York is suing some of the largest vape distributors for allegedly fueling the country’s youth vaping epidemic. New York Attorney General Letitia James announced the lawsuit against 13 major ...

The Hill - 2h

How Elon Musk boosted false USAID conspiracy theories to shut down global aid

Elon Musk drove fringe viewpoints on USAID into the mainstream on X, as the Trump administration halted the humanitarian relief agency’s work.

NBC News - Feb. 7

Vitamin pills and icy swims: Can you really boost your immune system?

After being struck down by winter illness, the BBC's James Gallagher goes in search of ways to boost his immune system.

BBC News - Feb. 9

Chipotle’s Super Bowl Monday Strategy Is Genius—Here’s How You Can Use It to Boost Employee Engagement

How you handle the days around big celebrations can boost employee morale and show the value of connecting with current events, like Sunday’s big game.

Inc. - Feb. 9

European gas prices hit two-year high as cold weather boosts demand

Countries have had to draw more on storage facilities due to Asian competition for LNG shipments

Financial Times - Feb. 10

Ye's website is selling swastika shirts after boosting its profile with Super Bowl ad

The website of rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, used a Super Bowl commercial to send people to his website which is selling T-shirts emblazoned with a swastika.

NBC News - Feb. 10

Bracketology Bubble Watch: North Carolina, Baylor looking for big road wins to boost NCAA Tournament résumé

The Tar Heels are the first team out of the field of 68 heading into their game at Clemson

CBS Sports - Feb. 10

Live updates: Trump boosts steel, aluminum tariffs; Senate set to vote on Gabbard

President Trump announed 25 percent tariffs on steel and aluminum on Monday, adding that he would also kick off reciprocal tariffs in the days after. Trump said that the steel and aluminum tariffs ...

The Hill - Feb. 10

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