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Trump administration briefing: president praises Doge’s efforts and threatens US media
Trump’s first cabinet meeting of his second term revealed a wide range of aims for the administration – key US politics stories from Wednesday at a glance. In his first full cabinet meeting of his ...The Guardian - 2d -
U.S. Economy Under Stress, and a Behind-the-Scenes Look at DOGE
Plus, Gene Hackman’s everyman legacy.The New York Times - 1d -
DOGE says it's now saved $65B in federal funds, but that's still impossible to verify
DOGE has updated its website to say it's slashed $65 billion in federal funding -- but they only provide records for $9.6 billion in savings from contract terminations.ABC News - 1d -
How Trump’s Cabinet Scrambled to Respond to Musk’s DOGE Email
Behind the scenes, cabinet secretaries compared notes as they tried to figure out how to respond to a directive from President Trump’s most powerful adviser without angering the president.The New York Times - 1d -
Pressure mounts on DOGE to provide more transparency into its inner workings
Politicians, lawsuits and a judicial order are pushing on Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency to become more transparent.NBC News - 1d -
Behind DOGE’s Many Conflicts of Interest and Elon Musk’s Weekend Email Chaos
On this special episode of “Uncanny Valley,” we dig into the many DOGE staffers keeping two jobs at once, plus what happened when US federal workers received an email from Elon Musk over the weekend.Wired - 1d -
Economists say Trump tariff threats, DOGE job cuts are 'chilling' the economy
Economists say uncertainty from Trump’s tariff threats and mass layoffs of government workers are starting to have a “chilling” effect on the U.S. economy.ABC News - 1d -
Judge orders DOGE employee to testify in lawsuit against the Trump administration
U.S. District Judge John Bates called the Department of Government Efficiency's work "opaque" as he ordered an official to shed more light on its structure and activity.NBC News - 1d -
GOP push for DOGE cuts inflames talks to prevent shutdown
Growing calls among hardline House conservatives to incorporate cuts made by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) into a developing government funding bill are complicating efforts to ...The Hill - 18h -
How Elon Musk Built His DOGE Operation: Timeline and Key Takeaways
The New York Times interviewed more than 60 people familiar with Mr. Musk’s effort to piece together new details about it.The New York Times - 16h -
DOGE's mass firings of federal workers continues to stir controversy
A federal judge in San Francisco ruled the mass firings of federal probationary workers was likely illegal. Judge William Alsup handed down a temporary restraining order, saying the Office of ...CBS News - 13h -
5 Takeaways From Germany’s Election
Friedrich Merz and his party won, Elon Musk didn’t seem to move voters, and more lessons from an early German vote with big implications for Europe.The New York Times - 4d -
Experts give up hope for 157 false killer whales stranded on a beach in Australia's Tasmania state
Marine experts have given up hope of rescuing more than 150 false killer whales that stranded on a remote beach on Australia’s island state of TasmaniaABC News - Feb. 19 -
Northwestern vs. Ohio State prediction, odds, time: 2025 college basketball picks, Feb. 20 bets by top model
SportsLine's model simulated Northwestern Wildcats vs. Ohio State Buckeyes in a Big Ten Conference matchup on Thursday 10,000 timesCBS Sports - Feb. 20 -
4 Nations Face-Off winners & losers: United States-Canada rivalry revived, All-Star weekend concept pales
The round-robin tournament created a ton of excitement for avid and casual fansCBS Sports - Feb. 21 -
Canada Just Beat the United States in Hockey. What the NHL Players Did Afterward Was Inspiring
In business and in life: What’s your equivalent of the post-game handshake?Inc. - Feb. 21 -
Canadian anthem singer changes lyric over Trump remarks on Canada as 51st state
Chantal Kreviazuk, who performed the Canadian anthem prior to the 4 Nations Face-Off title game Thursday changed a lyric as a rebuke to President Trump's repeated remarks about making the country ...CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Democrat: Europe worried Czech Republic, Poland, Baltic states could be next for Putin
Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) expressed concern that Russian President Vladimir Putin and other authoritarian leaders will be emboldened by the United States' shift on the Ukraine-Russia war under the ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
College basketball rankings: Dusty May leads Michigan into rivalry game vs. Michigan State for first time
The Wolverines take on the Spartans on Friday in a battle of top-15 teams in the CBS Sports Top 25 And 1CBS Sports - Feb. 21 -
Singer of Canadian anthem at 4 Nations Face-Off changes lyric to protest Trump's 51st state remarks
The anthem singer who performed the Canadian anthem prior to the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game changed a lyric in “O Canada” from “in all of us command” to “that only us command.”ABC News - Feb. 21 -
Dribble Handoff: Big Ten title predictions as Michigan, Michigan State, Maryland, Wisconsin jockey for crown
Our staff members predict which team will win the Big Ten regular-season championshipCBS Sports - Feb. 21 -
Ex-NFL star Clinton Portis joins DeSean Jackson's staff at Delaware State as running backs coach
Former NFL star Clinton Portis has been named DeSean Jackson’s running backs coach and run game coordinator at Delaware StateABC News - Feb. 21 -
Late Bill Walton's 'larger-than-life personality' to be honored by UCLA during game Sunday vs. Ohio State
The Bruins will celebrate the life of the legendary Walton, who died last yearCBS Sports - Feb. 21 -
Bill Self 'seriously considered' leaving Kansas for alma mater Oklahoma State in 2024, per report
Oklahoma State made a push to land Self, a former Cowboy, following Mike Boynton's firingCBS Sports - Feb. 21 -
Ex-NFL star Clinton Portis joins DeSean Jackson’s staff at Delaware State as running backs coach
Clinton Portis, who rushed for just under 10,000 yards over nine NFL seasons and was a two-time Pro Bowl selection, has been named DeSean Jackson’s running backs coach and run game coordinator at ...Yahoo Sports - Feb. 21 -
Michigan vs. Michigan State odds, prediction: 2025 college basketball picks, Feb. 21 best bets by model
SportsLine's model just revealed its college basketball picks for the Michigan State Spartans vs. Michigan Wolverines on Friday nightCBS Sports - Feb. 21 -
'O Canada' singer confirms she changed lyrics to protest Trump's 51st state remarks
The 'O Canada' singer changed the words 'in all of us command' to 'that only us command' to protest Trump’s 51st state remarks.NBC News - Feb. 21 -
While We Wait For State Of Decay 3, This Punishing New Zombie Game Is Hitting All The Right Notes
I've long appreciated State of Decay as the exciting middle ground between an approachable zombie game like Days Gone or Dead Rising , and unforgiving survival sims like DayZ and Project ...GameSpot - Feb. 21 -
Richardson scores 21 and No. 14 Michigan State tops No. 12 Michigan 75-62 for 1st place in Big Ten
The Spartans (22-5, 13-3) have surged atop the highly competitive conference with their third straight win.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 22 -
Suder's 22 lead Miami (OH) over Kent State 96-92 in OT
Peter Suder led the Miami (OH) RedHawks with 22 points and Eian Elmer scored the game-winning 3-pointer with 21 seconds remaining in the overtime as the RedHawks knocked off the Kent State Golden ...ABC News - Feb. 21 -
Extremists would not need to create an authoritarian state in Britain: Starmer is doing that for them | George Monbiot
The PM and his ministers are supporting illiberal laws that hard-right authoritarians could apply with zeal. If the Trump project implodes, it might take with it the extreme and far-right European ...The Guardian - 6d -
Time is running out for England's and Scotland’s Lions hopefuls to state their case | Ugo Monye
All the way across the field there are mouthwatering head-to-heads with players pushing for the tour to Australia. For British & Irish Lions hopefuls, time is running out. Three Test matches left ...The Guardian - 6d -
Michigan State's new reality: It's Jase Richardson's team after impressive win at rival Michigan
Richardson is following in the footsteps of his famous father, who once starred for Tom Izzo. On Friday, he flipped the game for SpartyCBS Sports - 6d -
College basketball rankings: Michigan falls to rival Michigan State, but day not all bad for Wolverines
The Spartans took the lead in the Big Ten, but Michigan made sure coach Dusty May won't be leaving anytime soonCBS Sports - 6d -
Kansas vs. Oklahoma State odds, how to watch, prediction, picks: Model backs Jayhawks in Feb. 22, 2025 game
SportsLine's proven computer model has revealed its best bets for Oklahoma State Cowboys vs. Kansas Jayhawks Saturday on CBS and streaming on Paramount+CBS Sports - 6d -
Kansas vs. Oklahoma State where to watch: TV channel, college basketball game odds, spread, prediction, pick
The Jayhawks are looking to get back on track against the Cowboys in a Big 12 battleCBS Sports - 6d -
Fears scores 27 as Oklahoma knocks off No. 21 Mississippi State 93-87 to snap a 5-game skid
Jeremiah Fears had 27 points and a career-high 10 assists, and Oklahoma defeated No. 21 Mississippi State 93-87 to snap a five-game losing skid and revive its NCAA Tournament hopesABC News - 6d -
Fresno State sits two players for 'eligibility matter' amid investigation into betting activity, per report
The 5-22 Bulldogs sat two players Saturday amid yet another potential college basketball betting investigationCBS Sports - 6d
