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Ex-acting FAA Administrator: Now is the time for air traffic control upgrades
Billy Nolen, a former acting Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator, said Monday that now is the time for air traffic control upgrades. “[One of the things] I've testified both before ...The Hill - 22h -
The Trauma of Losing Your Home in the Eaton Fire
Daniel Ramirez, a Times audio engineer, writes about the trauma of losing everything in the Eaton fire.The New York Times - Feb. 7 -
I was fired for insisting that transgender people exist
We all have a stake in rolling back this cruel assault on trans people and on fundamental principles of civil rights.The Hill - Feb. 11 -
Durbin calls for investigation into Patel's role in FBI firings
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) is asking the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) inspector general to investigate “highly credible information” that Kash Patel, President Trump’s pick to head the FBI, is ...The Hill - Feb. 11 -
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Dozens of CFPB Workers Fired in After-Hours Blitz
Some affected employees of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau were notified with an email that addressed them as [EmployeeFirstName][EmployeeLastName], [Job Title], [Division].Wired - 6d -
Wednesday Briefing: Israel Threatens to End the Cease-Fire
Plus, New York Fashion Week.The New York Times - 6d -
California’s Problem Now Isn’t Fire—It’s Rain
Torrential rain is expected this week in Los Angeles, which risks producing flash flooding and landslides in areas stripped of vegetation by the recent wildfires.Wired - 6d -
Blanche grilled over slate of FBI, DOJ firings
Senate Democrats grilled Todd Blanche, President Trump’s former criminal defense attorney, on whether he would blunt attempts to interfere with the Department of Justice (DOJ) if confirmed as ...The Hill - 6d -
Fire at Busan Resort Construction Site Kills 6
The fire at an unfinished hotel in the southeastern port city of Busan spread quickly, leaving 25 others injured.The New York Times - 4d -
Senate Democrat rips 'indefensible, indiscriminate' firings at CDC
Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) blasted the Trump administration over its decision to fire more than 1,000 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) employees in a single day. “Indefensible, ...The Hill - 4d -
Fire rips through luxury central London hotel
Chiltern Firehouse's owner said staff and diners evacuated safely and there are no reported injuries.BBC News - 4d -
Fired federal workers decry 'arbitrary,' 'haphazard' terminations
Carly Arata is one of possibly more than 200,000 workers affected by mass firings of probationary employees.ABC News - 4d -
The retaliatory firing of USAID’s inspector general is a travesty
If an independent oversight professional can be summarily fired for doing his or her job, there will be a permanent chilling effect on oversight agencies across the country.The Hill - 3d -
Netflix moves Bafta afterparty after hotel fire
The streaming giant will now hold its event on Sunday night at The Twenty Two, a luxury London hotel.BBC News - 3d -
Justice Department fires 20 immigration judges: Report
The Trump administration dismissed 20 immigration judges over the weekend without explanation, as it continues its efforts to reduce the size of the federal government, the Associated Press ...The Hill - 2d -
At least 20 immigration judges fired by DOJ
The Justice Department has fired 20 immigration judges as immigration courts deal with a reported backlog of about 4 million cases. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez ...CBS News - 1d -
Federal workers with 'exceptional' reviews fired for 'performance' issues
Dozens of probationary employees at one agency were told one of the reasons they were being fired was for poor performance — even though they had "exceptional" reviews.NBC News - 22h -
DOGE Fires FDA Investigators Reviewing Neuralink
Cuts over the weekend included about 20 people in the FDA’s office of neurological and physical medicine devices.Inc. - 4h -
Department of Homeland Security preparing for high-level firings
The Trump administration is preparing to fire hundreds of senior leaders at the Department of Homeland Security, according to three sources familiar with the matter. NBC News’ Vaughn Hillyard ...NBC News - 6h -
National Science Foundation fires 168 probationary employees
The federal agency that funds science research says the staff reduction came in response to a White House directive.CBS News - 3h -
Real Madrid vs. Atletico prediction, odds, start time: Feb. 8, 2025 picks, best bets by proven soccer expert
Betting expert Jon Eimer has locked in his best bets for Saturday's Madrid Derby 2025 between Atletico Madrid and Real MadridCBS Sports - Feb. 8 -
Oregon vs. Michigan State prediction, odds: 2025 college basketball picks, Feb. 8 best bets from proven model
SportsLine's model simulated Michigan State Spartans vs. Oregon Ducks on Saturday 10,000 timesCBS Sports - Feb. 8 -
Duke vs. Clemson odds, prediction, line: 2025 college basketball picks, Feb. 8 best bets from proven model
SportsLine's model just revealed its college basketball picks for the Clemson Tigers vs. Duke Blue Devils on Saturday nightCBS Sports - Feb. 8 -
Iowa vs. Wisconsin odds, prediction, line: 2025 college basketball picks, Feb. 8 best bets from proven model
SportsLine's model just revealed its college basketball picks for the Wisconsin Badgers vs. Iowa Hawkeyes on Saturday afternoonCBS Sports - Feb. 8 -
Warriors vs. Bulls odds, line, prediction, start time: 2025 NBA picks, Feb. 8 best bets from proven model
SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA picks for Saturday's game between the Chicago Bulls and Golden State Warriors as Jimmy Butler is expected to make his debut for the WarriorsCBS Sports - Feb. 8 -
Mavericks vs. Rockets odds, score prediction, start time: 2025 NBA picks, Feb. 8 best bets by proven model
SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA picks and predictions for Saturday's Houston Rockets vs. Dallas Mavericks matchup as Anthony Davis is expected to debut for the MavsCBS Sports - Feb. 8 -
Lakers vs. Pacers odds, line, prediction, start time: 2025 NBA picks, Feb. 8 best bets from proven model
SportsLine's model has simulated the Indiana Pacers vs. Los Angeles Lakers matchup 10,000 times and revealed its NBA picks for Saturday as the Lakers await Luka Doncic's debut as soon as MondayCBS Sports - Feb. 8 -
Knicks vs. Celtics odds, line, prediction, start time: 2025 NBA picks, Feb. 8 best bets from proven model
SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA picks for the Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks on Saturday nightCBS Sports - Feb. 8 -
Super Bowl 2025: Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes' 8-0 record vs. Vic Fangio does not matter, but his performance does
The Eagles defensive coordinator has a better track record than you think vs. MahomesCBS Sports - Feb. 9 -
Grenfell Tower, Where Fire Killed 72, Will Be Demolished, Families Say
Survivors and bereaved families’ groups said Britain’s deputy prime minister had told them that the site of the 2017 catastrophe would be dismantled.The New York Times - Feb. 6 -
Local bookstores, dealt another blow by L.A. fires, become 'community touchstones'
Local bookstores have become tiny beacons of light, drawing Angelenos seeking solace and consolation following the L.A. fires.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 6 -
Hamas Names 3 Hostages to Be Released in Next Cease-Fire Exchange
The Israelis were identified as Eli Sharabi, Or Levy and Ohad Ben-Ami, all of whom were abducted during the 2023 Hamas-led attack. Israel is expected to let dozens of Palestinian prisoners go in ...The New York Times - Feb. 7 -
Fire Destroys Ohio Farm Building Holding Thousands of Chickens
The facility in western Ohio was licensed to house about 280,000 young hens raised to lay eggs. The destruction came amid egg shortages linked to an avian influenza outbreak.The New York Times - Feb. 7 -
Mbappé fires equaliser as Real and Atlético share spoils in Madrid derby
The match that was billed as a battle of the superheroes ended without a winner, all set up for a sequel instead. Kylian Mbappé and Julián Álvarez had looked out from Madrid’s front pages on the ...The Guardian - Feb. 8 -
Musk calls for annual firing of judges after blocked DOGE access at Treasury
Tech billionaire Elon Musk called for the annual firing of judges following an early Saturday decision from a judge stating that the Treasury Department should bar access to its payment systems to ...The Hill - Feb. 9 -
Chiefs' three-peat talk 'definitely' fired up Eagles
Eagles defensive players said they used the Kansas City Chiefs' three-peat talk as fuel for Philadelphia's dominant Super Bowl LIX performance on Sunday, with defensive end Brandon Graham saying, ...ESPN - Feb. 10 -
I know I have made mistakes, says under-fire archbishop
The Archbishop of York says "trust has been broken" as he opens a the Church of England's General Synod.BBC News - Feb. 10 -
Warren on efforts to shutter CFPB: 'No one can fire the financial cops'
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) on Monday accused the Trump administration of trying to shut down the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to benefit tech billionaire Elon Musk's payment ...The Hill - Feb. 10
