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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 - 6h -
California’s FAIR Plan Gets $1 Billion Bailout After L.A. Fires
The move will likely lead to higher costs for households across the state, and may push more insurers to leave, intensifying a home insurance crisis.The New York Times - 7h -
Trump fires USAID's inspector general after his office released a report critical of the administration
Paul Martin's office put out a report Monday detailing the negative impact of the Trump administration’s push for drastic cuts at the agency.NBC News - 8h -
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Trump reportedly fires watchdog who oversees USAid after damning report
Paul Martin, an independent inspector general and Biden appointee, warned of drastic effects of shuttering USAid. Donald Trump reportedly fired the federal watchdog responsible for overseeing the ...The Guardian - 9h -
FEMA officials fired after Musk claims they paid to house migrants in 'luxury' hotels
After Elon Musk complained about federal spending for housing migrants in New York, the Department of Homeland Security announced four FEMA officials have been fired.ABC News - 11h -
5 people killed in a suicide bombing near a bank in northern Afghanistan
Afghan police say a suicide bomber has detonated an explosive device near a bank in northern Afghanistan, killing at least five people and wounding seven othersABC News - 23h -
Trump Issues Cease-Fire Ultimatum After Hamas Postpones Release of Israeli Hostages
Stalling the next release of hostages from the Gaza Strip, scheduled for the coming weekend, raises new challenges for the already tenuous six-week truce and chances for a lasting end to the war.The New York Times - 1d -
36 Hours After Russell Vought Took Over Consumer Bureau, He Shut Its Operations
The agency had been one of Wall Street’s most feared regulators, with the power to issue rules on mortgages, credit cards, student loans and other areas affecting Americans’ financial lives.The New York Times - 1d -
Best Puffer Jackets (2025): Patagonia, Arc'teryx, REI
Our favorite down puffer jackets will keep you warm in the backcountry and around town.Wired - 1d -
How GoFundMe Became a $250 Million Lifeline After the L.A. Fires
Donations on the crowdfunding site to people and fire relief efforts have exceeded those for all natural disasters worldwide last year.The New York Times - 11h -
3 top consumer bureau officials depart after Trump admin halts work
Three top officials at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) left the agency Tuesday, after the agency’s acting director ordered staff to halt all work. CFPB Deputy Director Zixta ...The Hill - 16h -
Mavericks fan removed from game after mouthing 'fire Nico' on jumbotron in protest of Luka Doncic trade
Dallas fans continue to voice their anger at the trade, particularly with general manager Nico HarrisonCBS Sports - 18h -
Dozens of World War II bombs unearthed at children's playground in northern England
Dozens of World War II bombs have been found during construction work at a childrens playground in northern England.NBC News - 21h -
Teen rescued after falling into Northern California mine shaft
A 15-year-old boy was rescued from a Northern California mine shaft, officials said Monday.CBS News - 1d -
Senior NSW police officer fined after consuming 20 standard drinks and crashing work car in tunnel
The officer was convicted of drink-driving after court heard he was seen doing floss dance while drinking before NorthConnex crash. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get ...The Guardian - 1d -
What's at stake for consumers as Trump officials target the CFPB
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s recent rules on overdraft and credit card late fees are in jeopardy, while others face an uncertain future.NBC News - 1d -
What is the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau?
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau was created by Congress to protect Americans from predatory practices. Ayelet Sheffey, a senior economic policy reporter at Business Insider, joins CBS News ...CBS News - 1d -
The FTC's antitrust litigation theatrics are damaging to businesses and consumers
The Federal Trade Commission's recent challenge to Microsoft's acquisition of Activision has been rejected by a federal court, highlighting the agency's inconsistent and overly broad approach to ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump sued after quietly firing top whistleblower protector
President Trump late Friday fired the leader of an office designed to protect government whistleblowers, a detail revealed in a Monday lawsuit from the head of the Office of the Special Counsel ...The Hill - 1d -
Back-to-back storm systems bring heavy snow and arctic temperatures to northern U.S.
The first of these upcoming systems will start from the Plains on Monday, with the heaviest snowfall expected to drop a potential 2 to 5 inches across Kansas.NBC News - 2d -
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 - 2d -
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Ordered to Cease Activity
In an email to staff of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the agency’s acting director ordered workers to cease “all supervision and examination activity.”The New York Times - 2d -
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Johnson scores 22, Montana defeats Northern Arizona 83-80
Led by Kai Johnson's 22 points, the Montana Grizzlies defeated the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks 83-80ABC News - 3d -
Denker scores 17, Northern Colorado knocks off Montana State 73-66
Led by Quinn Denker's 17 points, the Northern Colorado Bears defeated the Montana State Bobcats 73-66ABC News - 3d -
Trey Thomas scores 27 as Bethune-Cookman defeats Prairie View A&M 85-82
Led by Trey Thomas' 27 points, the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats defeated the Prairie View A&M Panthers 85-82ABC News - 3d -
Garnett puts up 12 in Louisiana's 66-64 win over Northern Illinois
Led by Kentrell Garnett's 12 points, the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns defeated the Northern Illinois Huskies 66-64ABC News - 3d -
Alvaro Folgueiras scores 35, Robert Morris takes down Northern Kentucky 81-76
Led by Alvaro Folgueiras’ 35 points, the Robert Morris Colonials defeated the Northern Kentucky Norse 81-76ABC News - 3d -
Northern U.S. faces intense blast of snow, sleet and freezing rain
Ninety-five million people across the northern U.S. from the plains to the Great Lakes as well as the Northeast are under winter weather alerts on Saturday as a blast of winter weather could foul ...NBC News - 3d -
The Impact of Wabi-Sabi on Branding and Consumer Trust
From distressed denim to grainy social content, learn how brands are tapping into the wabi-sabi aesthetic to forge connections with consumers.Inc. - 3d -
Thomas leads Bethune-Cookman against Prairie View A&M after 24-point game
Bethune-Cookman faces the Prairie View A&M Panthers after Tre Thomas scored 24 points in the Wildcats' 89-75 victory over the Alabama A&M BulldogsABC News - 4d -
Trump fires archivist of the United States
President Trump has fired the nation's top record keeper, Archivist of the United States Colleen J. Shogan.CBS News - 4d -
'Looks like a stream of blood.' Argentina river turns red, sparking toxic leak fears
A stream winding through a populous area on the outskirts of Buenos Aires has turned crimson red in recent hours that has sparked fears of industrial chemical dumpingABC 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 -
UK to demolish shell of Grenfell Tower almost eight years after fire that killed 72
The U.K. government has announced plans to dismantle the remains of London’s Grenfell TowerABC News - 4d -
Argentina says it will withdraw from the World Health Organization
A spokesman for President Javier Milei says he has ordered Argentina’s withdrawal from the World Health Organization due to profound differences with the U.N. agencyABC News - 6d
