DOGE can cut spending, but can it make government more accountable

Reeves faces having to cut spending or raise taxes as UK growth disappoints

Chancellor’s headroom against her key budget rule has been wiped out, according to preliminary forecasts by watchdog

Financial Times - 5h

Aguilar says Democrats would oppose spending bill with Department of Education cuts

Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., said that House Democrats would vote against a government funding bill if it included cuts to the Department of Education. Aguilar claimed Republicans "don't care about ...

NBC News - 10h

Here's What RFK Jr. Can and Can't Do if Confirmed as HHS Chief

This is a MedPage Today story. President Trump said he would take health agencies in a new direction on the campaign trail and has chosen some controversial nominees to help him achieve his goal, ...

ABC News - 2d

Jim Jordan backs Elon Musk’s authority to cut federal government

“It's something that people evaluated and voted for on November 5,” the Ohio Republican said.

Politico - 2d

Sharing Bank Accounts Can Deepen a Couple’s Relationship

Fewer couples are combining their bank accounts. But that trend may not promote partners’ overall financial health, experts say.

The New York Times - 2d

Musk defends government cuts in surprise White House appearance

The tech billionaire was questioned by reporters on what Democrats have called a "hostile takeover" of government.

BBC News - 5h

DOGE can cut spending, but can it make government more accountable?

Donald Trump could deliver lasting change, by returning power back to the people where it belongs.

The Hill - 11h

Chiefs lose 2025 Super Bowl: Identifying potential moves Kansas City can make to retool before next season

The Chiefs have their work cut out for them this offseason

CBS Sports - 13h

How low can European rates go?

Central banks have been defining neutral interest rates as Bessent makes a brave bet

Financial Times - 14h

A quick way to cut $1 trillion in federal spending

President Trump suggests that state governments should have primary responsibility for handling disasters, and cutting federal taxes would allow states to access more money to address their needs.

The Hill - 14h

More job cuts expected at Justice Department, FBI

Staff within the Justice Department and FBI are on edge and bracing for more firings due to the changes under the new Trump administration. CBS News Department of Justice correspondent Scott ...

CBS News - 1d

49ers owner wants Brock Purdy 'here for a long time,' says 'we'll do everything we can to make that work'

Purdy is eligible for a contract extension this offseason

CBS Sports - 1d

Maeda can face Bayern Munich as Celtic win bid to reduce ban

Celtic winger Daizen Maeda is free to face Bayern Munich in Wednesday's Champions League play-off first leg after a two-match ban was reduced.

BBC News - 1d

Leland Vittert readies his show's move to prime time on NewsNation: We can delve 'more into the "why"'

He's making the move to prime time, but Leland Vittert says his approach as anchor of NewsNation's "On Balance" is staying the same: "We're still going to be the fairest show on television." "We ...

The Hill - 1d

76ers owners confident despite 20-32 record, say team can 'make playoff run' and 'beat everybody in the East'

Philadelphia is in 11th place in the East with 30 regular-season games left

CBS Sports - 1d

Trump takes aim at 'wasteful' government spending by ordering end to penny production

The president said in a Truth Social post that stopping the mint from coining new pennies is another way to reduce 'wasteful' government spending.

CNBC - 1d

Like it or not, these Celtics have proven they can flip the switch

Is it time to accept the Celtics for who they've been all season? Chris Forsberg is coming around to the reality for this Boston team.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

'You can judge me - but don't criticise my outstanding Spurs players'

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou says his players have been "outstanding" during a challenging season after their FA Cup loss to Aston Villa.

BBC News - 2d

How Elon Musk is using tech to DOGE the government

Elon Musk is using his tech and leadership playbook in a crusade against the federal bureaucracy as he and his allies attempt to gain access to sensitive information and use emerging tech to speed ...

The Hill - 2d

Here’s how much money NFL stars Patrick Mahomes, Saquon Barkley and Jalen Hurts can make in Super Bowl bonuses

Every player who wins the Super Bowl will get a $171,000 bonus from the NFL. Some stars will also get bonuses from their team.

MarketWatch - 2d

Trump vows to cut billions of dollars from US defence spending

President says ‘fraud and abuse’ at Pentagon will be Elon Musk’s next target

Financial Times - 2d

Where you can watch the 2025 Super Bowl live today

Wondering where to watch the 2025 Super Bowl today? Here's where you can watch the game or stream it live for free.

CBS News - 2d

Can you get the flu twice in a season?

Flu cases are surging across the country – more than half of states are now at "very high" levels, the most severe designation by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention – but is it possible ...

The Hill - 2d

Can $400 Million Rescue New York’s Run-Down Capital City?

Gov. Kathy Hochul has proposed to earmark $400 million to revitalize the capital of New York, where poverty rates are high and the downtown is moribund.

The New York Times - 2d

Can we break the anxiety habit?

Writer and therapist Owen O’Kane believes we have become addicted to feeling anxious. Here, he explains how he learned to manage his fears. Key work events make me anxious. They give me chest pain, ...

The Guardian - 2d

2025 Super Bowl: Chiefs know Jalen Carter can 'take over a game' quickly; what makes Eagles DT so 'unorthodox'

A look into who Carter is, on and off the field

CBS Sports - 3d

Anti-ageing jabs – they can rejuvenate mice, but will they work on humans?

Senescent cells power the body’s ageing process, and scientists are developing treatments to annihilate them. At St Jude children’s research hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, an unusual clinical ...

The Guardian - 3d

This Forgotten Nintendo Switch Game Can Level Up Your Workouts

Ring Fit Adventure can help you hit your fitness goals if you’re allergic to the gym.

Wired - 3d

Worn Out by an Extrovert? You Can Go ‘Gray.’

Don’t engage an overbearing colleague — that is, be boring — and eventually the attention-seeker may give up and go away.

The New York Times - 3d

Can I help with your hair? Er … the Edith Pritchett cartoon

The Guardian - 3d

Can Trump actually fly migrants to Guantanamo Bay daily?

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is visiting Guantanamo Bay on Friday to survey the Trump administration's efforts to transform the Naval station into a massive migrant detention center. ...

CBS News - 4d

Investors can find opportunity in a trade war, advisor says

Looking at the sectors and parts of the market that may go up as tariffs hit the market.

CNBC - 4d

Scottie Scheffler describes how vocal fans can influence players

Scheffler talked about an incident involving Max Homa Thursday and another last year, related to Scheffler in Memphis.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

This Is How Democrats Can Counter Elon Musk

Recklessness will not get us to a revitalized government, but neither will excessive caution and addiction to procedure.

The New York Times - 4d

Can anyone stop Elon Musk’s hostile takeover of the US government?

The billionaire’s aggressive efficiency drive has critics warning of a constitutional crisis. Allies say he’s just getting started

Financial Times - 4d

How Much Can 10,000 Mexican Troops Achieve at the Border?

To stave off U.S. tariffs, Mexico agreed to deploy 10,000 troops to its northern border. Analysts and former officials question whether they can effectively stop the flow of fentanyl.