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DOGE Email Throws Federal Agencies Into Chaos and Confusion

Across the US government, workers failed to get clear guidance on whether or how to respond to an email asking what they did this week, despite Elon Musk’s claim that their jobs are at risk.

Wired - Feb. 23

Trump orders agencies to record and justify all payments

The Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency, led by Musk, is coming under increasing scrutiny, including by congressional Republicans.

NBC News - 6d

What to know about cuts at cybersecurity agency

The White House says federal agencies have until March 13 to present plans for large scale layoffs. Among the targets is the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, which defends ...

CBS News - 5d

Federal agencies preparing for large-scale layoffs

Government agencies have been ordered to prepare for extensive layoffs as part of the ongoing initiative by President Trump and Elon Musk to slash the federal workforce.

NBC News - 4d

Who Gets to Own Scotland?

A new land-reform bill aims to unwind a long history of inequality. But centuries of feudalism are difficult to shake.

The New York Times - 6d

Who wants Aaron Rodgers?

Two weeks from today, the Jets will release quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Who Invented the Toaster? It’s Complicated

For a long time, the toaster has been attributed to a Brit named Alan MacMasters.

Inc. - 3d

Roll Over Shakespeare: ChatGPT Is Here

Theater productions Doomers and McNeal tackle AI’s impact on humanity and the creative process.

Wired - Feb. 21

Rosalind Eleazar: ‘Here we are, oversharing!’

The Slow Horses actor on big foreheads, small talk, and why Gary Oldman’s up for playing her in the film of her life. Born in London, Rosalind Eleazar, 36, graduated from Lamda in 2015. In 2019, ...

The Guardian - Feb. 22

Too Sentimental to Declutter? Start Here.

Decluttering experts share their best tips.

The New York Times - 5d

The art of the peace deal

Can talks between the US and Russia reach a lasting settlement over Ukraine? So far, argues historian Margaret MacMillan, the signs are not looking good

Financial Times - 3d

Boston group hoping to land a WNBA franchise. The league has said it will add a 16th team in 2028

Former NBA player Michael Carter-Williams is hoping to get a WNBA franchise in Boston whether it’s through expansion or bringing in a current team that wants to move

ABC News - Feb. 21

Pokemon Boss Says Franchise Could "Go Downhill" If Company Loses Its Focus

The Pokemon series has been around for decades, and it remains incredibly popular. The Pokemon Company CEO Tsunekazu Ishihara, who has led the company since 1998, said in an interview that he sees ...

GameSpot - 4d

How a $5 million fix turned Paramount Pictures' 'Sonic' into a billion-dollar franchise

Paramount Picture's redesign of the titular character in its "Sonic the Hedgehog" film has resulted in a $1.2 billion franchise five years later.

CNBC - 3d

Serena Williams joins ownership group of Toronto Tempo, the WNBA's 1st Canadian franchise

Serena Williams is joining the Toronto Tempo ownership group

ABC News - 23h

How a $5 million fix turned Paramount Pictures' 'Sonic' into a billion-dollar franchise

Sonic the Hedgehog may be able to run faster than the speed of light, but his film franchise nearly came to a screaming halt in 2019.

NBC News - 19h

Ranking All 30 M.L.B. Franchises From First to Worst Over the Last 25 Years

The Dodgers’ recent dominance vaulted them into a strong position, but a different team claimed the top spot.

The New York Times - 3h

Zack Martin retiring: Cowboys All-Pro guard intends to walk away from NFL after 11 seasons, per report

Martin's future Hall of Fame career has come to an end

CBS Sports - Feb. 20

Meta’s ‘free speech’ revamp divides oversight board

Independent body searches for ways to hold social media group to account over content moderation and hate speech changes

Financial Times - Feb. 21

German voting free of manipulation attempts, authorities say

Yahoo News - Feb. 24

Ranking the Top 150 N.F.L. Free Agents

There are plenty of stars available, including quarterbacks Aaron Rodgers and Sam Darnold, and wide receivers Tee Higgins and Stefon Diggs.

The New York Times - Feb. 24

Houston offers fans free ticket with Messi rested

Lionel Messi did not travel with his Inter Miami teammates to Texas to face the Houston Dynamo at Shell Energy Stadium on Sunday night, a source confirmed to ESPN.

ESPN - 1d