3 top consumer bureau officials depart after Trump admin halts work

Trump Executive Order Halts Aid to South Africa, Claiming Mistreatment of Afrikaner Landowners

The president ordered that all foreign assistance to South Africa be halted and said his administration would prioritize the resettling of white, “Afrikaner refugees” into the United States.

The New York Times - 4d

Family files lawsuit seeking to halt sales of Galaxy Gas and other nitrous oxide after woman's death

Nitrous oxide sold in colorful tanks with candy-like flavors that consumers are inhaling to get high is creating a “veritable national health crisis,” a lawsuit says.

NBC News - 4d

Trump knocks Time Magazine after it puts Musk on cover

President Trump on Friday criticized Time Magazine after the publication put Elon Musk on its cover, saying he "didn't even know" it was still in business. Plus, tensions are growing between House ...

CBS News - 4d

Justice Department agrees not to reveal names of FBI agents who worked Jan. 6 cases

In a court filing Friday, the Justice Department agreed not to reveal the names of FBI personnel who took part in the Jan. 6 investigations. This comes as anonymous FBI agents sued to keep their ...

CBS News - 4d

Stock market suffers weekly loss after Trump tariff jitters strike again

The U.S. stock market slumped Friday, with the S&P 500 giving up its weekly gain after investors fretted over reciprocal tariffs planned by President Donald Trump.

MarketWatch - 4d

Administration vows to rehire DOGE Treasury Department staffer who left over posts

One day after a DOGE Treasury Department employee resigned over racist social media posts, the Trump administration has vowed to rehire him.

ABC News - 4d

All USAID humanitarian work has effectively stopped, officials say

Current and former USAID officials blasted the Trump administration's gutting of the agency, saying it has left critical partners in the lurch and staff in limbo.

ABC News - 4d

Musk to rehire Treasury DOGE staffer behind racist posts after Trump endorses idea

Marko Elez was on the DOGE team formed by Elon Musk and tasked by President Donald Trump with cutting federal spending and reducing the government workforce.

CNBC - 4d

‘It’s Pure Chaos.’ Government Contractors Chart an Uncertain Path After Trump’s Sweeping Anti-DEI Orders

Government contractors worry that running afoul of Donald Trump’s executive orders on DEI will cost them funding, which could have disastrous results.

Inc. - 4d

Resistance 4 Was Pitched But Didn't Work Out, Says Former Insomniac Boss

According to former Insomniac Games boss Ted Price, a Resistance 4 game was pitched but ultimately wasn't made.. In an interview with Kinda Funny Games, Ted Price, said, "We did pitch that one. It ...

GameSpot - 4d

Big Game: Top DFS plays for Chiefs vs. Eagles

There's just one game left in the 2024 NFL season. Fantasy football analyst Scott Pianowski offers up his best plays.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

House Democrats denied entry to the Department of Education

Democratic members of Congress were denied entry to the Department of Education for a meeting with acting Secretary Denise Carter when a security officer would not allow them inside.

NBC News - 4d

DOGE Is Now Inside the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

DOGE staffers will get read-only access to CFPB data, systems, and equipment, according to an internal email reviewed by WIRED.

Wired - 4d

FBI gives in to justice department demand for list of January 6 investigators

Agency submitted list, excluding names, of up to 6,000 agents involved in investigating 2021 Capitol attack. US politics live – latest updates The FBI has complied with a US justice ...

The Guardian - 4d

USAID Turmoil Threatens Key Aid Supplies to Gaza, Officials Say

Washington has funded roughly a third of the aid sent to the enclave since the war began. With most agency workers set to be put on leave, officials say that those supplies are under threat.

The New York Times - 4d

Blues: 3 Potential Trade Destinations For Brayden Schenn

Brayden Schenn is creating chatter in the rumor mill, so let's look at three potential landing spots for the Blues captain.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Castles, beaches, derelict towns and coffins: All in a day's work on 'Nosferatu' set

Production designer Craig Lathrop had plenty of time to consider ideas inspired by a gothic era. But that doesn't mean the forces of time — and nature — helped him along.

Los Angeles Times - 5d

ICC condemns sanctions by Trump administration and pledges to continue its work

ABC News - 5d

Consumer Advocacy Group Launches Investigation Into Trump’s Meme Coin

Public Citizen urged federal agencies to recommend stopping of the sale of the meme coin $Trump.

Inc. - 5d

Elon Musk’s DOGE Is Working on a Custom Chatbot Called GSAi

The chatbot is part of Elon Musk and President Donald Trump’s ambitions to use AI and other technologies to cut costs and modernize the US government.

Wired - 5d

Feds Halt the National Electric Vehicle Charging Program

The US government has ordered states to retract their plans to build hundreds of federally funded EV charging stations, according to a memo obtained by WIRED.

Wired - 5d

Johnson urges Senate to wait for House to "do its work" on Trump agenda

House Republicans met for several hours with Trump Thursday, after GOP senators planned move forward with their own plan to enact Trump's priorities.

CBS News - 5d

Unity is working with Toyota on the next-gen human machine interface for cars

Unity was chosen by Toyota Motor to help it deliver a graphical user interface for Toyota’s next human-machine interface for cars.

VentureBeat - 5d

This officiating conspiracy theory could actually sway the Super Bowl outcome

No matter where anyone stands on the issue, what is undeniable is that the officiating crew for Super Bowl LIX is well aware of what is being said.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

'A Love Supreme' at 60: Musicians celebrate the timeless work of jazz genius

Musicians celebrate the 60th anniversary of John Coltrane's jazz masterpiece 'A Love Supreme'

Los Angeles Times - 6d

Trump's comments on Gaza draw backlash as Palestinians return home after ceasefire

President Trump drew backlash when he suggested the United States should take control of the Gaza Strip and move Palestinians out during a news conference with the Israeli prime minister at the ...

CBS News - 6d

NOAA Employees Told to Pause Work With ‘Foreign Nationals’

An internal email obtained by WIRED shows that NOAA workers received orders to pause “ALL INTERNATIONAL ENGAGEMENTS.”

Wired - 6d

Families and doctors sue over Trump's order to halt funding for gender-affirming care

President Donald Trump's effort to ban federal funding for gender-affirming care for young people is facing a legal challenge

ABC News - Feb. 5

The Artist Alonzo Davis’s Life and Work in Pictures

In the 1960s, he built the Brockman Gallery, a vital venue for Black artists in Los Angeles. Here are glimpses into his life, art and legacy.

The New York Times - Feb. 4

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