DOGE Is Putting Major Government Efficiency Projects at Risk

German election winner Merz moves step closer to forming government

Conservative bloc and SPD to start full coalition talks as chancellor-in-waiting plans to revive ailing economy. Germany’s conservative election winner, Friedrich Merz, came a step closer on ...

The Guardian - 3d

Hundreds of Civilians Killed by Government Forces in Syria, War Monitors Say

More than 1,000 people have been killed in fighting between forces of the new government and remnants of the ousted regime, according to a war monitor, which said about 700 were civilians.

The New York Times - 3d

GOP unveil their stop-gap plan to avoid government shutdown

The U.S. government is days away from a potential shutdown with funding set to run out on Friday. NBC’s Garrett Haake reports for TODAY on what’s in the Republicans’ stop-gap plan.

NBC News - 1d

Johnson says short-term government funding bill 'solves the problem'

Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., addressed the plans to pass a short-term government funding bill and defended the legislation after previously opposing other continuing resolutions.

NBC News - 15h

Government funding bill passes House 217-213, heads to Senate for vote

The House narrowly passed a six-month funding bill that would prevent a government shutdown at the end of the week. The measure’s fate is uncertain in the Senate, where several Democrats will be ...

NBC News - 7h

NHS England chair warns on upheaval at top ranks of health service

The Department of Health and Social Care is also expected to be hit by an efficiency drive

Financial Times - 1d

‘Major brand worries’: Just how toxic is Elon Musk for Tesla?

With sales down and electric vehicle rivals catching up, the rightwing politico’s brand is driving into a storm. Globally renowned brands would not, ordinarily, want to be associated with Germany’s ...

The Guardian - 3d

UCL dream is on: Forest beat City to make major statement

The defending English champions have now lost nine times in 28 Premier League games.

ESPN - 3d

Art Schallock, Oldest Surviving Major Leaguer, Dies at 100

A pitcher, he played for the Yankees and the Orioles. When Mickey Mantle was sent to the minors in 1951, Schallock was called up.

The New York Times - 2d

The folly of America’s R&D cuts

Gutting of federal agencies risks derailing the Trump administration’s growth objectives

Financial Times - 1d

Who Won the Trade for N.F.L. Star DK Metcalf?

The Steelers got one of the best wide receivers in the league. But it comes with risk.

The New York Times - 1d

X sees major outages as Musk claims 'massive cyberattack' hit platform

Three separate outages appeared to hit Elon Musk's X social media site Monday, as the tech titan claimed it was suffering a "massive cyberattack."

NBC News - 1d

The most important .186 hitter in the majors? Why everybody loves Austin Hedges

Tim Kurkjian reveals why baseball's best backup catcher is a hit in the clubhouse.

ESPN - 1d

Big majority of EU countries push for ‘concrete’ defence deal with UK

Also in this newsletter: Greenland votes on its future

Financial Times - 1d

Majority of the world's population breathes dirty air, report says

Most of the world has dirty air, with just 17% of global cities meeting WHO air pollution guidelines, a report Tuesday found

ABC News - 1d

Sweden says Russia is greatest threat to its security

The nation's security service says there is a "tangible risk" of the security situation deteriorating further.

BBC News - 15h

Majority of New Energy Generation Came From Solar Last Year

Solar dominated but faces an uncertain future.

Inc. - 13h

Johnson looks to pass stopgap as government shutdown deadline looms

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is looking to lock down the votes to pass his stopgap funding bill and avert a government shutdown by Friday’s deadline, as he works to keep the lights on in Washington ...

The Hill - 1d

Trump, Johnson on Rep. Massie's stance against plan to avoid government shutdown

President Trump is slamming Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie over his position on the continuing resolution to keep the government funded. Meanwhile, House Speaker Mike Johnson says he will have enough ...

CBS News - 13h

‘Potty mouth’ Democrats have some new fighting words we can’t put in this headline

Profanity isn’t new in politics. But it’s reaching new heights on the left.

Politico - 2d

Nikola Jokić is putting up record numbers. So why is he unlikely to be NBA MVP?

The three-time MVP has a strong case to win his fourth award. But that is to ignore the brilliance – and freshness – of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. On Sunday afternoon, two of the best teams in the ...

The Guardian - 1d

Hyperbaric chamber facility where boy died put profits before client care, Michigan AG says

The facility where a hyperbaric chamber fire killed a 5-year-old child “held safety among their lowest considerations,” the Michigan attorney general said.

NBC News - 10h

'Tariffs break trust': How Trump's trade policy is putting pressure on U.S. farmers

American farmers could ultimately feel even more pain as a result of President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China.

CNBC - 9h

The Philippine government says ex-President Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested at Manila airport

ABC News - 1d

Senate Republicans tell Musk to send his cuts to Congress

The DOGE chief was told that legislative action could enshrine his slashing.

Politico - 6d

Big Ten Tournament: UCLA storms back from double-digit deficit, beats JuJu Watkins, USC in championship game

With the win, the Bruins are now the projected No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament

CBS Sports - 2d

3 Hard Business Lessons I Learned in 2024

Businesses must adapt, watch spending, and be cognizant of the projects’ value.

Inc. - 10h

Plan to replace Scottish oil refinery mulls £13bn investment

Scoping study outlines nine project options for a future industrial complex at Grangemouth

Financial Times - 1h

Italian government approves draft law targeting femicide, with punishment up to life in prison

The Italian government has approved a draft law that for the first time introduces the legal definition of femicide in the country’s criminal law and punishes it with life imprisonment

ABC News - 3d

UK government vows to clean up Lake Windermere after beauty spot clogged with sewage

The U.K. government is pledging to clean up Lake Windermere, a sewage-clogged beauty spot that has come to symbolize the filthy state of Britain’s waterways

ABC News - 1d

Columbia University loses $400mn in US government grants

Federal agencies say the ivy league institution failed to protect Jewish students from harassment

Financial Times - 4d

Government vows to clean up England's largest lake

Environment Secretary Steve Reed pledges "only rainwater" will enter Windermere as part of its plan.

BBC News - 1d

Syrian government agrees deal to integrate Kurdish forces

Agreement will bring a bigger swath of fractured nation under the control of Ahmed al-Sharaa’s administration

Financial Times - 1d

Johnson confident ahead of government funding vote

Politico - 17h

3 warning signs about the future of government oversight

Taken together, these three elements will show the American public whether the Trump administration is serious about federal oversight.

The Hill - 12h

Evening Report — Government funding fight headed for the wire

Presented by National Council on Aging {beacon} Evening Report TRUMP FIRST 100 DAYS © Greg Nash House takes first swing at averting shutdown HOUSE REPUBLICAN LEADERS are striking a confident tone ...

The Hill - 10h