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'Major' wreckage from Black Hawk helicopter and plane collision pulled from the Potomac
All of the "major" pieces of wreckage from the collision between a Black Hawk helicopter and American Airlines Flight 5342 have been cleared from the Potomac River, officials said.NBC News - 1d -
Flat whites or long blacks? What our changing coffee tastes say about us
From a 13th-century Yemen brew to the latest full-on blast of beans, the quest for the perfect caffeine hit continues. When a man called Jacob opened what’s thought to be the first British coffee ...The Guardian - 2d -
European companies warn over Trump tariff uncertainty
Executives left guessing at scale and impact of any US levies on EU importsFinancial Times - 2d -
Democratic Lawmakers Denied Entry to the Department of Education
It was the fourth agency this week that federal employees blocked congressional Democrats from entering amid a push to shutter government agencies and dramatically cut the federal work force.The New York Times - 2d -
House Democrats denied entry into Department of Education building
Several Democratic lawmakers were denied access to the Department of Education on Friday. The Trump administration has made it clear that it seeks to abolish the department.NBC News - 2d -
Judge blocks Musk team access to Treasury Department records
Nineteen state attorneys general sued the Trump administration after the Department of Government Efficiency (Doge) was given access.BBC News - 2d -
Scientists warn Trump’s $4bn funding cuts will harm US medical research
Academics say the move imperils scientific progress and helps America’s rivalsFinancial Times - 2d -
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Musk’s Lost Boys and Trump’s Mean Girls
Lost boys find ways to ransack the capital.The New York Times - 2d -
State Department announces $7B arms sale to Israel after Congress blocked initial deal
The Trump administration announced a $7 billion arms sale to Israel, including munitions and missiles, just days after Congress blocked an initial deal. The State Department said Friday that it ...The Hill - 2d -
Former top NOAA scientist under Trump issues a "Sharpie-gate" warning
Craig McLean said many scientists "are worried about President Donald Trump's return to office — after he undermined science in his first term."CBS News - 3d -
An expecting mom's headache was an early warning of an alarming condition
Jennifer Tavares' pregnancy was going smoothly until a headache and swelling signaled she might have a dangerous condition.CBS News - 3d -
Cowboy boots and community: How Black line dancers are kicking up joy
When Tamia came across a video on YouTube of people line dancing to her 2006 song “Can’t Get Enough of You,” she and her husband, NBA legend Grant Hill, decided to join in the fun and learn the dance.NBC News - 3d -
Inside DOGE's takeover of the Education Department
Members of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency team have obtained “administrator” email accounts at the Department of Education.NBC News - 3d -
USAID freeze risks 'deadly consequences' as work halts in Gaza, agencies warn
Aid agencies are sounding the alarm about Gaza after President Donald Trump suspended the U.S. Agency for International Development.NBC News - 3d -
Bucknell Bison take on the Army Black Knights, seek 4th straight victory
Bucknell Bison (11-13, 7-4 Patriot League) at Army Black Knights (13-10, 7-4 Patriot League) West Point, New York; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bison -1.5; over/under is 140.5 ...ABC News - 3d -
Rediscovered, a young English novelist’s warning of the Nazi threat
Crooked Cross, Sally Carson’s ‘electrifying masterpiece’ from 1934, to be republished. Sally Carson was not an oracle or a prophet, just a young woman from Dorset, born in 1901. Yet she foresaw a ...The Guardian - 3d -
Judge declines to restrict DOGE's access to Labor Department systems
Six labor unions and the Economic Policy Institute had asked the court to restrict DOGE's access to Labor Department systems.CBS News - 3d -
Judge won’t block DOGE from accessing Labor Department systems
A federal judge Friday evening refused to block the Labor Department from giving Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) access to confidential systems or firing employees for ...The Hill - 3d -
Live poultry markets shuttered after bird flu detected in New York City
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul temporarily shut down some live poultry markets in the state after bird flu was detected during a routine inspection in New York City. Lilia Luciano has details.CBS News - 3d -
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 - 3d -
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 - 3d -
Sam Kerr jury asked to consider difference if she had called a police officer ‘stupid and black’
Prosecutor argues Matildas star’s claims about what happened in taxi do not make ‘one blind bit of difference to what this case is about’. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news ...The Guardian - 3d -
ACLU Warns DOGE’s ‘Unchecked’ Access Could Violate Federal Law
The ACLU says it stands ready to sue for access to government records that detail DOGE’s access to sensitive personnel data.Wired - 3d -
Grenfell Tower Was a Death Trap. Some Wanted It to Stand as a Warning.
Britain’s government confirmed Friday that the tower block in London, where 72 people died, would be demolished, provoking a combination of anger and relief from survivors and bereaved families.The New York Times - 3d -
Lawmakers question Musk’s ‘infiltration’ into Education Dept. and student loan borrower data
Senators expressed concern that Elon Musk's DOGE had "infiltrated" the U.S. Department of Education and possibly gained access to federal student loan data.CNBC - 3d -
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 - 3d -
Unemployment spiked for Black men in January as more joined the labor force
Black men saw their unemployment rate spike to 6.9% from 5.6% in January, bucking the overall unemployment rate trend for the country.CNBC - 3d -
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 - 3d -
Europe’s Trump Playbook: Offer Carrots but Warn That You Have a Big Stick
The European Union’s so-called Trump task force spent 2024 preparing for a possible trade dispute. Specifics are secret, but guiding principles are becoming clear.The New York Times - 4d -
Black Entrepreneurship Has Grown 22 Percent. It’s Still Not Enough
Shark Tank’s Daymond John cites several reasons why the numbers still don’t reflect population baselines.Inc. - 4d -
Bank of England Cuts Rates While Warning of Inflation and Trade War Risks
The central bank cut rates for the third time in about six months as it said economic growth had been weaker than expected.The New York Times - 4d -
Brooklyn’s Outlandish Hosts Black History Month Hike
Outlandish, a hiking store and adventure group in Brooklyn, is one of several organizations on a mission to encourage Black people to spend time outdoors.The New York Times - 5d -
Ozzy Osbourne to reunite with Black Sabbath bandmates for 'greatest' show ever
Ozzy Osbourne will reunite with all of the original members of Black Sabbath for the first time in 20 years, in a gig that will be his last and that’s being billed as the “greatest” heavy metal ...ABC News - 5d
