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Boosted by Musk and Trump, German far-right party looks likely to make historic gains
It is a pivotal moment for Germany's far-right AfD ahead of national elections Sunday. The party is polling at 21% — likely enough for second place.NBC News - Feb. 21 -
Alarm as bird flu now ‘endemic in cows’ while Trump cuts staff and funding
Experts say current US outbreak is unlikely to end without intervention with further mutation of virus likely. A newer variant of H5N1 bird flu has spilled over into dairy cows separately in ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
Musk may be the wedge Democrats need to separate Trump from his working-class base
Elon Musk is dominating the media and the political landscape, with his influence over President Trump and his role in the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) raising concerns about his ...The Hill - Feb. 23 -
xAI’s new Grok 3 model criticized for blocking sources that call Musk, Trump top spreaders of misinformation
The backlash over Grok 3 raises questions about whether xAI has sacrificed public safety and transparency for personal image control.VentureBeat - Feb. 24 -
NYC Mayor Eric Adams to close Roosevelt Hotel migrant center targeted by Musk, Trump admin
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced the city will close the Roosevelt Hotel migrant center in Manhattan, a frequent target of Elon Musk and the Tump administration.NBC News - Feb. 24 -
Some Trump officials are opposing Musk's email request demanding list of tasks done
Some Trump-appointed officials have instructed their employees not to reply to an email that Elon Musk touted on social media. The request came from the Office of Personnel Management and demanded ...CBS News - Feb. 24 -
US companies left out of defence stock rally amid Trump’s Pentagon cuts
Fears over spending come as European groups’ shares soar on White House’s threat to cut support for region’s securityFinancial Times - 6d -
Tesla sales almost halve in Europe as Musk faces criticism over Trump ties
Tech billionaire, a close adviser to the US president, is a vocal supporter of Germany’s far-right AfD party. Sales of new Tesla cars almost halved in Europe last month, indicating waning demand ...The Guardian - 6d -
This Refinery Wants to Make Sustainable Aviation Fuel Mainstream. Trump’s Cuts Could Kill It
A sprawling Minnesota refinery wants to make low-carbon aviation fuel mainstream—but without government support experts believe the project could be “dead in the water.”Wired - 6d -
House Republicans hit the brakes on town halls after blowback over Trump's cuts
House Republicans are becoming wary of in-person town hall meetings after some lawmakers have faced hometown crowds angry about the Trump administration’s cuts.NBC News - 5d -
Trump wants a $5 million ‘gold card’ path to citizenship to cut U.S. debt. Here are the obstacles he’ll face.
President Donald Trump has proposed a new “Trump gold card” program that would provide foreign investors who put up at least $5 million with U.S. residency and a path to citizenship — but the plan ...MarketWatch - 5d -
Senate Democrat: Musk, Trump 'proving every single day they do not know what they are doing'
Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) said tech billionaire Elon Musk and President Trump are “proving every single day they do not know what they are doing.” “Elon Musk and Donald Trump are proving every ...The Hill - 5d -
Trump cuts financial lifeline for Venezuela's government by ending permit to export oil to US
A permit issued by the United States government allowing energy giant Chevron Corp. to pump and export Venezuelan oil will be terminated this weekABC News - 5d -
Slashing Medicaid to Pay for Trump’s Tax Cuts Could Lead to Vast State Shortfalls
Republicans have proposed lowering the federal share of costs for Medicaid expansions, which could reshape the program by gutting one of the Affordable Care Act’s major provisions.The New York Times - 5d -
Inside Republicans' budget plan that extends Trump tax cuts, potentially threatens Medicaid
After a lot of back-and-forth on Tuesday night, House Republicans were able to narrowly adopt a budget resolution that would advance President Trump's agenda. The proposal passed in a 217-215 vote. ...CBS News - 4d -
Republicans consider major budget change to obscure deficit impact of extending Trump's tax cuts
WASHINGTON — Republicans are considering a far-reaching change to the budget process that would obscure the deficit impact of extending President Donald Trump’s multitrillion-dollar tax cuts in ...NBC News - 3d -
Most Americans in new survey support funding increases as Trump admin seeks cuts
Far more Americans support increasing federal funding in key areas than those who favor decreasing funding, according to a new survey, even as the Trump administration seeks sweeping cuts to ...The Hill - 22h -
Trump administration briefing: pro-Ukraine rallies across US as Trump officials fume at Zelenskyy
Protesters took to the streets in New York, Los Angeles and Boston, with hundreds gathering to express support for Ukraine and its president– key US politics stories from Saturday at a glance. The ...The Guardian - 1d -
Zelenskyy ready to exchange presidency for peace
Ukraine's president told ABC News that security guarantees are his priority.ABC News - Feb. 23 -
This Never Happened With an American President Before
Trump’s behavior in the Oval Office with Zelensky was an unparalleled break with American foreign policy.The New York Times - 2d -
3 Trade Destinations for Seth Jones as Blackhawks Discuss Move
Seth Jones and the Chicago Blackhawks are discussing a potential trade that would give the veteran defenseman a chance to win in his career.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 20 -
Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses 2032 asteroid collision
Scientists first spotted asteroid 2024 YR4 in December, initially calculating a record-high 3.1% chance of impact. While the odds have since dropped, questions remain. Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse ...CBS News - Feb. 21 -
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Russian and US diplomats discuss normalizing embassy operations at Istanbul talks
Russian and U.S. diplomats are holding talks in Istanbul on Thursday to discuss ways to normalize the operation of their respective embassies after rounds of diplomats’ expulsions in the past yearsABC News - 4d -
Kings-Canadiens Trade Discussion: What Moves Could Be Coming?
In 1993, the Montreal Canadiens dispatched the Wayne Gretzky-captained Los Angeles Kings in five games, with three games going past regulation. Since then, outside of a minor trade involving ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Taiwan holds its breath as Trump turns on Ukraine and upends US foreign policy
The mood in Taipei is one of wariness as the new US president takes a blowtorch to diplomatic norms and assurances. It’s a bustling morning at the Dongmen wet market, in inner-city Taipei. Mr Yu is ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Trump 'doesn't care' what happens to Ukraine, former foreign minister claims as U.S.-Kyiv relations sour
U.S. President Donald Trump doesn't appear to be concerned about Ukraine's post-war future, the country's former Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba told CNBC.CNBC - Feb. 21 -
As Trump sows doubt, U.S. NATO commander oversees war games near Ukraine
Trump appears to pivot away from Ukraine and America's NATO allies, as the alliance rehearses for a theoretical invasion of Europe.CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Martin Rowson on Britain desperately clinging to the US while Trump abandons Ukraine – cartoon
Continue reading...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Trump says he ‘had very good talks with Putin’ and again criticizes Ukraine – live
US president also accuses Kyiv of talking ‘tough’ but having few bargaining chips in latest remarks in feud with Ukrainian president Zelenskyy. French far-right leader cancels CPAC speech over ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Trump says he will end the war in Ukraine – but how, and who will benefit? Our panel responds | Olga Chyzh and others
The US president is breaking every negotiating rule in the book, to the bewilderment of his allies. Europe is now at a crossroads Continue reading...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
Chris Riddell on Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump: the angels of peace descend on Ukraine – cartoon
The US president, on a Russian leash, holds talks that exclude the invaded country. You can buy a copy of this cartoon Continue reading...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
Trump's abrupt change of US policy on Ukraine raises questions about Taiwan support
U.S. President Donald Trump’s abrupt reversal of three years of American policy toward Ukraine has raised concerns China might become emboldened to push its territorial claim on Taiwan, though ...ABC News - Feb. 24 -
Ukraine marks 3 years since Russian invasion amid concern about Trump's stand
A dozen leaders from Europe and Canada visited Ukraine's capital to mark the date in a show of continued support from some of Kyiv's most important backers.CBS News - Feb. 24 -
'We paid': Macron corrects Trump when he suggests Europe is offering Ukraine a loan
During a meeting in the Oval Office, French President Emmanuel Macron corrected President Donald Trump when he suggested that Europe offered a loan to Ukraine. Macron responded by correcting Trump, ...NBC News - Feb. 24 -
Trump says peace deal to end war in Ukraine could happen 'within weeks'
President Trump met with France’s President Macron regarding the war in Ukraine. Trump is pushing for a deal to access Ukraine’s minerals as a way to repay the U.S. for billions of dollars in ...NBC News - 6d -
Macron warns against ‘surrender’ in Ukraine as Trump claims Putin will accept peacekeeper deal
Macron and Trump disagree over aid and securing a lasting peace after US president says Russian counterpart has ‘no problem’ with European forces in Ukraine. . Emmanuel Macron, the French ...The Guardian - 6d
