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NIH funding cuts imperil lifesaving drugs and US prosperity
Capping indirect funding will decimate biomedical research, which has been the engine of the U.S. economy and the envy of the world.The Hill - 2d -
President Trump should combine extending tax cuts with fixing Social Security
It would be good fiscal policy and probably good politicsMarketWatch - 1d -
2,000 USAID staff to be cut, others put on administrative leave
The Trump administration is putting all civil servants employed by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) on administrative leave beginning Monday at midnight, according to a notice ...The Hill - 1d -
Duffy on cuts at FAA: 'We kept all the critical safety positions'
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on Monday defended workforce cuts at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), saying that people in “critical safety positions” were kept and that the only ...The Hill - 1d -
Starbucks is laying off 1,100 workers and cutting drinks from its menu
Starbucks said the layoffs and slimmed down menu will help stores operate more efficiently.CBS News - 1d -
No, the DOJ didn’t cut a ‘good’ quid pro quo with Eric Adams
Almost everyone wants Adams to have a jury trial — at least everyone except Trump’s Justice Department and Alan Dershowitz, professor emeritus at Harvard Law School.The Hill - 1d -
Starbucks asks office workers to stay at home as it announces 1,100 job cuts
Corporate lay-offs are the first for coffee shop chain since 2018Financial Times - 23h -
People will starve because of US aid cut to Sudan, humanitarian worker warns
Nearly two million people who have relied on community kitchens for food have lost this lifeline.BBC News - 21h -
Major Asia bank to cut 4,000 roles as AI replaces humans
It makes DBS one of the first major banks to offer details on how AI will affect its operations.BBC News - 18h -
Europe must cut electricity taxes, warn Iberdrola and EDP bosses
Energy company chiefs say EU must ‘urgently’ remove various taxes and simplify billsFinancial Times - 16h -
L.A. County has cut homelessness, but wildfires threaten to erase gains
As Los Angeles looks to recover from historic wildfires, previously unsheltered and chronically homeless people are facing even greater instability.CBS News - 11h -
Taiwan catches Chinese-owned ship in act of cutting subsea cable
Confrontation comes after Taipei launched crackdown on Beijing’s ‘shadow fleet’Financial Times - 11h -
Potential cuts at AI Safety Institute stoke concerns in tech industry
Potential cuts to the U.S. AI Safety Institute (AISI) are causing alarm among some in the technology space who fear the development of responsible artificial intelligence (AI) could be at risk as ...The Hill - 10h -
Disease outbreaks and starvation set to grow after USAID cuts
Millions of people around the world are today feeling the repercussions of President Donald Trump’s decision to freeze international aid for 90 days and shut down the U.S.NBC News - 10h -
Starbucks to lay off 1,100 employees and cut drinks from its menu
Starbucks is planning to layoff 1,100 employees at the corporate level. The coffee chain is also slashing about 30% of its menu. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more on what's ...CBS News - 7h -
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 - 7h -
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 - 7h -
71 percent of Trump voters oppose Medicaid cuts: Poll
Most President Trump voters say they oppose any cuts to Medicaid as Republican lawmakers wrestle with how to reach up to $2 trillion in budget cuts through their reconciliation bill, a poll ...The Hill - 3h -
Starmer announces big cut to UK aid budget to boost defence spending
PM confirms rise in military spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 – three years earlier than planned. Keir Starmer has announced drastic cuts to Britain’s international aid budget to help pay for a ...The Guardian - 4h -
Who Are the Probationary Federal Workers Getting Cut Under Trump?
Many federal workers being cut by the thousands are relatively new in their current jobs but often have years of experience.The New York Times - 1h -
Mira Murati Launches Thinking Machines Lab to Make AI More Accessible
After leaving OpenAI last year, Mira Murati is finally ready to share what she's working on.Wired - Feb. 18 -
An Effective Treatment for Opioid Addiction Exists. Why Isn’t It Used More?
A drug called buprenorphine may be the best tool doctors have to fight the fentanyl crisis. Why hasn’t it been more widely adopted?The New York Times - 6d -
2025 Fantasy Baseball Draft Kit: Rankings, sleepers and much more
We've compiled all the awesome content the Yahoo Fantasy baseball crew has put together to help you draft a winning team this season!Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Wildfires becoming less frequent but more destructive, study finds
Recent wildfires throughout the U.S. have been significantly more devastating. However, the number of these fires has actually gone down in the past few decades, according to a new study published ...CBS News - 4d -
'I never retired' - Root eyes more ODI success with England
Joe Root speaks to BBC Sport about England's form, his 50-over future and past World Cup failure before England's Champions Trophy opener.BBC News - 4d -
Roy Wood Jr. on Trump, unity, personal connection and more
Comedian Roy Wood Jr., host of "Have I Got News For You," joined CBS News to discuss President Trump, his latest comedy special, the state of the world and more.CBS News - 4d -
Will New York Force More Mentally Ill People Into Treatment?
Gov. Kathy Hochul has proposed changes to the state’s mental health laws, but they face opposition from lawmakers and civil-rights groups.The New York Times - 4d -
Amazon paid more than $1bn to take creative control of James Bond
007 stars offer mixed reactions to deal with the British-American heirs to the film producer Albert ‘Cubby’ Broccoli. Business live – latest updates Amazon has paid more than $1bn for ...The Guardian - 4d -
Under Trump, D.C. Faces More Federal Control, Fewer Federal Workers
The Washington region is bracing for a shock to the local economy from President Trump and Elon Musk’s sweeping cuts to the government work force.The New York Times - 4d -
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Tesla recalls more than 376,000 vehicles over power steering issue
Loss of power steering caused by overstressed motor drive components will require increased steering effort from driver, raising risk of crash, NHTSA says.CBS News - 4d -
JD Vance thinks AI will uplift Americans — It’s more likely to erase them
AI is rapidly replacing human labor. It is surpassing humans at an exponential rate, with implications that are staggering, and the implications of this are far from utopian, with AI coming for ...The Hill - 4d -
Tesla recalls more than 375,000 vehicles for power steering issue
Tesla is recalling more than 375,000 vehicles in the United States due to a power steering issues, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced Friday.NBC News - 4d -
Review: Trauma haunts 'The Monkey,' but the film is more interested in going bananas
Directed by Osgood Perkins, who broke out with the ominous 'Longlegs,' his follow-up is jokier and less effective, piercing the jugular with splatter gags.Los Angeles Times - 4d -
5 options to consider if you owe $10,000 (or more) in taxes
If you're facing a large tax debt that you can't pay, there are a few possible solutions worth considering.CBS News - 4d -
Viktor Orbán's political director on Trump, Bannon's CPAC salute and more
Many well-known figures in conservative politics are delivering remarks at this year's CPAC, and not all are from the U.S. Balázs Orbán, political director and adviser to Hungarian Prime Minister ...CBS News - 3d -
'I make more in one hour on TikTok than a day in the shop'
Laura Mallows sells most of her products via TikTok but "dreams" of opening a physical shop once more.BBC News - 3d -
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Frustrated Democrats Urge Leaders to Show More Fight Against Trump
Voters, activists and even some governors, like Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania, are growing exasperated with congressional Democrats’ restrained approach.The New York Times - 3d