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Trump administration restores legal aid for unaccompanied immigrant children
A stop-work order had been issued to government-funded attorneys to cease counsel for about 26,000 minors. The Trump administration has rescinded its decision to cut off legal aid for ...The Guardian - 3d -
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Trump’s assault on aid sparks chaos in east Africa’s relief hub
Kenya’s economy and healthcare system are reeling from president’s bid to shut down USAIDFinancial Times - 2d -
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William at his lowest after Kate's diagnosis, says ex-aide
Jason Knauf says the Prince of Wales was deeply affected by the Princess of Wales's cancer diagnosis.BBC News - 1d -
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Trump Appointees Fire Hundreds at U.S.A.I.D. Working on Urgent Aid
The firings added to doubts about whether Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the agency’s acting head, supports lifesaving humanitarian assistance, as he has said he does.The New York Times - 16h -
Newsom asks Congress for almost $40B in wildfire recovery aid
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) has requested that Congress appropriate nearly $40 billion to support communities affected by the wildfires that devastated the Los Angeles region last month. ...The Hill - 14h -
ICC urged to investigate Biden for ‘aiding and abetting’ Gaza war crimes
US-based nonprofit Dawn also accuses ex-secretary of state Antony Blinken and ex-Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin. A US-based nonprofit organization has urged the international criminal court to ...The Guardian - 12h -
After clashes with AG's top aide, a White House liaison is reassigned: Sources
Efforts by a White House intermediary to push the DOJ to hire candidates with "exceptional loyalty" to Trump sparked clashes with AG Pam Bondi's top aide, sources say.ABC News - 8h -
D1 Capital’s bet on European turnarounds aids its own recovery
Daniel Sundheim’s hedge fund was under water but made a windfall from Siemens Energy and Rolls-Royce tradesFinancial Times - 4h -
'Indiscriminate’ Pentagon cuts unnerve Democrats
{beacon} Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story 'Indiscriminate’ Pentagon cuts unnerve Democrats Democrats ...The Hill - 4d -
VA secretary: 'We're not cutting benefits'
Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Doug Collins defended the Trump administration's recent layoffs at the department, arguing Thursday that cuts have not been made to "critical health care" or other ...The Hill - 3d -
NOAA braces for steep job cuts
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story NOAA set to slash jobs ‘imminently’ Mass firings are set to hit the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) ...The Hill - 3d -
Businesses Are Betting on a Tax Cut Extension
The federal budget debate has big implications for the economy. Despite questions about the math, investors expect an extension of the 2017 tax cuts.The New York Times - 2d -
The Trump funding cuts will backfire if they are not stopped
One of the casualties of suspending funding for USAID programs is the global Famine Early Warning System. You can’t manage what you can’t measure.The Hill - 17h -
How many people over 100 receive Social Security benefits?
Here's how many Social Security retirement checks go out to people 99 and older. Hint: It's far fewer than Trump claims.The Hill - 3d -
Will New York Force More Mentally Ill People Into Treatment?
Gov. Kathy Hochul has proposed changes to the state’s mental health laws, but they face opposition from lawmakers and civil-rights groups.The New York Times - 3d -
Hawaii beachside resort rocked by explosion, injuring at least 7 people
An explosion rocked a Hawaiian resort at around sunset on Thursday, injuring several people as smoke and debris clouded the postcard-perfect setting, authorities said.NBC News - 3d -
3 People Killed in Shooting Outside a Kentucky Driver’s License Office
Louisville police said they were still investigating and had not yet identified any suspects.The New York Times - 3d -
Three people killed in Louisville, Kentucky, motor vehicle office shooting
One person was dead at the scene and two others died at the hospital; no reported arrests nor information on the shooter. Three people were shot and killed at a motor vehicle office in Louisville, ...The Guardian - 3d -
5 people found dead in home in Lake Station, Indiana
It was unclear if the victims were all members of the same family, how the victims died, or if any children were involved.CBS News - 3d -
Officers conducting a welfare check find 5 people dead in Indiana home
Police conducting a welfare check have discovered five people dead inside a home in northwest IndianaABC News - 3d -
Berlin stabbing suspect planned to kill Jewish people, police believe
Police say they are investigating whether the assailant is suffering from mental illness.BBC News - 2d -
Why More People Are Embracing the Alcohol-Free Drinking Boom
Health-conscious drinkers are fueling a nonalcoholic beverage boom—with help from the startup Monday Morning.Inc. - 2d -
Measles Outbreak in Texas and New Mexico Sickens Nearly 100 People
Texas reported 90 cases this week, while New Mexico reported nine. A majority of the cases have been in a Texas county where vaccination rates have lagged behind the rest of the state.The New York Times - 2d -
‘People are so polite’: the Ukrainian refugee bonding with the British over borscht and chips
First Ukrainian refugee to arrive in UK after Russia invasion says even the British dogs are better behaved, but that ‘the weather is sad’. Sharing a bowl of homemade Ukrainian borscht with your ...The Guardian - 1d -
Disability amid disaster: People with disabilities are disproportionately impacted by natural disasters
As Reda Rountree and her family packed their bags and prepared to flee their Highland Park home on Jan. 7 amid Eaton Fire evacuations, she realized in horror that her wheelchair would not fit in ...NBC News - 1d -
French surgeon on trial accused of raping, abusing 299 people
A former surgeon is set to stand trial in France for the alleged rape or sexual abuse of 299 victimsABC News - 1d -
Over 20 people are missing after local clashes at the Kenya-Ethiopia border
Kenya has deployed heavy security at its border with Ethiopia after an attack by armed men in what authorities describe as cross-border clashesABC News - 16h -
Hundreds protest Iowa bill ending civil rights protections for transgender people
Protesters filled the Iowa state capitol as House lawmakers began fast-tracking a bill that would remove civil rights protections for transgender people from the Iowa Civil Rights Act.NBC News - 9h -
How pop-up auctions scam people with phony goods
One auction attendee spent $6,000 on what was supposed to be an "authenticated" Picasso. It was actually a reproduction worth about $70.CBS News - 7h -
46.1 million people counted in Iraq’s first census in nearly 40 years
The final results of Iraq’s first census in nearly 40 years released Monday show the population has reached 46.1 million.NBC News - 5h -
Bridge collapse in South Korea kills at least three people – video
Five 50-metre steel structures supporting a partly built highway bridge in South Korea collapsed one after another in the city of Anseong, killing at least three construction workers and injuring ...The Guardian - 3h -
Generation K: The disturbing rise of ketamine abuse among young people
Increasing numbers of young people are using the drug, experts say. The health impacts can be catastrophic.BBC News - 3h -
A cliff that looks like a puppy resting by the Yangtze River delights people in China
A vacation photo posted online by Shanghai-based designer Guo Qingshan and captioned “Puppy Mountain” has become a sensation in ChinaABC News - 1h -
Defending Europe without the US
European capitals are attempting to fill the security gapFinancial Times - 4d -
Musk boasts federal cuts by hoisting chainsaw at conference
Elon Musk drives home his rapid shredding of the federal government by hoisting a chainsaw representing the slashing of jobs and spending during a conference. Some Republicans are facing pushback ...NBC News - 3d -
Judge allows Trump's government workforce cuts to continue
A federal judge will allow the Trump administration's cuts to the government workforce to continue after declining a request from labor unions for relief. The judge says he lacks jurisdiction and ...CBS News - 3d
