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DOGE cuts at health agencies prompt 'brain drain' fears
The Trump administration's effort to reshape the federal government through Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is raising fears among public health experts, researchers ...The Hill - Feb. 23 -
They Help Make the Hamptons the Hamptons, and Now They’re Living in Fear
Latino immigrants care for some of America’s most lavish beachside mansions. Their disappearance would affect the wealthy, too.The New York Times - Feb. 23 -
Election systems feared vulnerable as government cuts workers tasked with security
Cuts to the U.S. cybersecurity agency and FBI affected the federal workers tasked with stopping foreign interference in elections.CBS News - Feb. 25 -
N.S.F. Cuts Raise Fears of a Reduced U.S. Presence in Polar Regions
The National Science Foundation has fired workers at the office that manages polar research, raising fears about a reduced U.S. presence in two strategic regions.The New York Times - Feb. 25 -
I feared brain surgery could make me forget my fiance
A devastating side effect made Weronkia Somerville lose 14 years of her life, and then she discovered she had to go through it again.BBC News - Feb. 26 -
Stress and fear roil a tiny, rapidly militarizing Japanese island near Taiwan
The tiny island of Yonaguni on Japan’s western frontier is too small for even a chain convenience storeABC News - Feb. 26 -
Rare Protest at U.S. Embassy in Ukraine Reflects Fears Over Trump
The demonstration drew only a handful of people, but showed how some Ukrainians fear that Washington is drifting away from backing Ukraine now that President Trump is in power.The New York Times - Feb. 26 -
Thailand deports dozens of Uyghurs to China despite torture fears
Rights experts say group, who have been detained for more than 10 years, face risk of disappearance and imprisonment. Dozens of Uyghurs have been deported from Thailand to China in the face of ...The Guardian - Feb. 27 -
Some European Allies Fear Trump Is Out to Destroy Them
Debate is building over just how deep the Trump administration’s antagonism runs, and whether the real goal is to destroy the European Union.The New York Times - Feb. 27 -
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NOAA firings spark fears about long-term damage
The Trump administration has made drastic cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) that threaten to impact weather forecasting and other key services provided by the ...The Hill - 5d -
Trump economic approval ratings sag as inflation fears grow
Polls show that Americans’ confidence is slipping in President Trump’s ability to handle the economy – the most important issue in the 2024 election and the one that likely carried Trump to a ...The Hill - 5d -
Fears of ICE Raids Turn Streets Quiet in Heavily Hispanic Part of NYC
In Corona, a once-vibrant New York City enclave home to generations of Latino immigrants, the threat of mass deportations has made many residents afraid to go outside.The New York Times - 4d -
Midwestern cities fear fallout of Trump revoking Haitian residents’ status
Looming end of TPS could wreak havoc in Ohio urban areas revitalised by immigrants from the Caribbean country. Don’t let a billionaire’s algorithm control what you read. Download our free app to ...The Guardian - 3d -
Neymar plays down injury fears after Santos win
Neymar attempted to reassure fans that he is fine despite asking to be substituted during Santos' 2-0 win against Bragantino on Sunday.ESPN - 3d -
Why investors who fear a recession and the end of ‘American exceptionalism’ may be overreacting
U.S. stock-market volatility has been rising amid signs of a softening economy, but that doesn’t necessarily spell recession or the end of “American exceptionalism.”MarketWatch - 3d -
Korea’s sprawling conglomerates slim down as US trade fears mount
SK Group, Posco and Lotte are merging or selling business units to streamline operations and raise cash amid tariff threatsFinancial Times - 2d -
Stock markets fall after US tariffs spark trade war fears
Stock markets in the US, Asia and the UK dip after Trump tariffs kicked in and spark retaliation.BBC News - 2d -
Fears Ukraine defences will last only months without US
One Ukrainian soldier said the impact of the US aid pause would be "measured in lives"BBC News - 2d -
Stagflation fears rise as Trump tariffs take effect, economy slows
Among consumers, long-run inflation expectations are at their highest level in almost 30 years while general sentiment is seeing multi-year lows.NBC News - 2d -
US stocks erase post-election gains on Trump tariff fears
President’s protectionist moves spark concerns about retaliation and damage from escalating trade warFinancial Times - 2d -
Lutnick Remarks on Removing Government Spending in GDP Data Raises Fears
Howard Lutnick, the commerce secretary, suggested government spending should be excluded from data about U.S. economic output.The New York Times - 2d -
Canada and China Retaliate Against Trump’s Tariffs, Amid Fears of Trade War
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada warned that the Trump administration’s tariffs were leading to a trade war. Mexico’s leader vowed to impose countermeasures on Sunday.The New York Times - 2d -
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3 heli-skiers feared dead in large Alaska avalanche
Three heli-skiers caught in a large avalanche in the Alaska backcountry are feared dead.NBC News - 1d -
Family fears federal housing cuts could jeopardize their Missouri home
The Department of Housing and Urban Development helped Calvin and Symone Bentley and their 7-year-old son put a roof over their heads, but DOGE downsizing is making them nervous.NBC News - 23h -
Fears DOGE cuts could impact housing assistance programs
With expected staffing and budget cuts looming at the Department of Housing and Urban Development, there are fears some housing assistance programs could lose funding. In Kansas City, officials ...NBC News - 1d -
Three heli-skiers feared dead in Alaska mountain avalanche
Officials say the group, which was skiing via helicopter, may be buried under 100ft (30m) of snow.BBC News - 22h -
NBA contenders don't fear the Thunder -- here are 22 reasons they should
Underestimate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and West-leading OKC at your own peril.ESPN - 13h -
US grain prices fall as trade war sparks fears of glut
Wheat and soyabean futures hit as China and Canada impose retaliatory tariffs on foodstuffsFinancial Times - 11h -
Stock market slides on mounting fears over U.S. economic growth
Leading U.S. stock indexes are falling in early trading amid concerns the economy is losing momentum and the impact of tariffs.CBS News - 8h -
Jobless Claims Dip Despite Rising Fears of an Economic Slowdown
Data shows that new unemployment filings are dropping despite worries that Trump policies may be endangering GDP growth prospects.Inc. - 6h -
American severance may be averted, but Europe’s leaders must fear the worst
Head-spinning speed of events leaves EU adapting at pace while trying to infer Trump’s possible geo-strategic aims. Europe live – latest updates With a mixture of regret, laced with ...The Guardian - 4h -
Ukrainians in the U.S. fear being deported to a war zone as uncertainty looms
President Trump said he would soon make a decision on whether to revoke temporary legal status of Ukrainians who came to the U.S. after the war started.NBC News - 29m -
NYC Mayor Eric Adams' corruption trial indefinitely delayed, but judge won't dismiss charges yet
A federal judge indefinitely adjourned New York City Mayor Eric Adams' criminal trial on Friday, but did not yet dismiss the federal corruption charges.NBC News - Feb. 21 -
League Of Legends Spin-Off 2XKO Won't Get A Big Playtest In March After All
Riot's League of Legends fighting game, 2XKO , won't receive a big March playtest as originally planned. Instead, it will receive a "much smaller one" while the team looks to "build out the ...GameSpot - Feb. 21 -
DOGE won't get broad access to IRS personal taxpayer info, agreement states
A member of the DOGE team assigned to work at the IRS will not be granted broad access to Americans' personal tax information, according to a memo obtained ABC News.ABC News - Feb. 21 -
It turns out Venus Williams won't play at Indian Wells after the tournament announced she would
It turns out 44-year-old Venus Williams will not be playing at the BNP Paribas OpenABC News - Feb. 23 -
Sam Farmer's NFL mock draft 1.0: Titans won't pass on QB with their top pick
Quarterbacks are franchise-changers, and the Tennessee Titans will go all-in with Cam Ward at No. 1 in the 2025 NFL draft. Here's how the first round could unfold.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 24
