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Aid cuts could have ‘pandemic-like effects’ on maternal deaths, WHO warns
Loss of funding could undo progress in reducing deaths in pregnancy and childbirth, especially in war zones, says UN. More women risk dying in pregnancy and childbirth because of aid cuts by ...The Guardian - 2d -
How Kennedy’s cuts to HHS could curb 'MAHA' agenda
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the Department of Government Efficiency are reshaping the U.S. health care system, starting with deep cuts to the agencies ...The Hill - 1d -
Wes Welker is joining the Commanders as a personnel analyst, AP source says
Wes Welker is joining the Washington Commanders as a personnel analyst for the front office and coaching staff, according to a person familiar with the move. Welker, a two-time All-Pro wide ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Sources: Raiders cut CB Jones after trade efforts
The Raiders are releasing cornerback Jack Jones after attempting to trade him, sources confirmed to ESPN.ESPN - 1d -
Small Businesses Face a ‘Tornado’ of Challenges: Cuts, Freezes and Now Tariffs
President Trump vowed to aid entrepreneurs by reducing taxes and slicing red tape. But some owners say other policies have put them at a disadvantage.The New York Times - 2d -
Defining structure, roles on bigger coaching staffs key
Rich Rodriguez recognizes that bigger coaching staffs mean more responsibility spread across the board.Yahoo Sports - 12h -
Cutting aid overseas will have devastating consequences here at home
Cutting foreign health funding to "put America first" may actually put Americans at greater risk.The Hill - 1d -
'Death sentence': Advocates blast $1.3 billion in State Department food aid cuts
The State Department has moved to squeeze lifesaving foreign aid dramatically around the world, according to several U.S. officials familiar with the matter.ABC News - 2h -
Trump’s Social Security Promise Under Strain as DOGE Cuts Take Toll
President Trump promised not to touch Social Security, but as Elon Musk’s team trims staff and plans cuts to phone services, the system is groaning under the pressure.The New York Times - 5h -
FAFSA had been struggling for years. Then Trump cut the Education Department in half
Families and students are growing nervous about the fate of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) amid President Trump's massive cuts to the Department of Education and his plans to ...The Hill - 2d -
GOP Rep. French Hill says Ukraine aid is "critical" and it should have "passed months ago"
With Congress set to return from break this week, Republican Rep. French Hill of Arkansas tells "Face the Nation" that House Speaker Mike Johnson is "committed" to bringing aid to Ukraine to the ...CBS News - 1d -
Disability groups 'stepping back' over benefit cuts
A number of disability-led organisations say they are considering “stepping back” from engaging with the government over benefit cutsBBC News - 1d -
FEMA cuts more than $300 million in disaster aid to New York.
Much of the money was to go toward flood mitigation in vulnerable areas of New York City that were struck hard by Hurricane Sandy and the remnants of Hurricane Ida.The New York Times - 1d -
Texas measles outbreak includes multiple cases at a day care in Lubbock
Public health officials say a day care facility in a Texas county that’s part of the measles outbreak has multiple cases, including children too young to be fully vaccinatedABC News - 10h -
Speaker Johnson cuts deal with Rep. Luna over parental proxy voting
Speaker Mike Johnson and Florida GOP Rep. Anna Paulina Luna say they have cut a deal to end the fight over proxy voting for new parents.ABC News - 1d -
Businesses, conservative lawyers planning legal challenge to Trump's tariffs
Sources say a lawsuit calling the tariffs unconstitutional could come this week.ABC News - 1d -
ESA Says Tariffs Will Have A "Detrimental Impact" On Entire Gaming Industry, Not Just Nintendo
Earlier today, Nintendo made the unprecedented decision to delay prerelease orders for the Switch 2 in the US in order for the company to "assess the potential impact of tariffs and evolving ...GameSpot - 4d -
McIlroy says accepting ‘heartbreak’ at Augusta can aid Masters pursuit
Last victory at a major was in 2014 McIlroy more comfortable in being ‘vulnerable at times’ Rory McIlroy believes acceptance of the “heartbreak” that has accompanied his occasionally painful ...The Guardian - 8h -
Public health officials disagree with health secretary's claims on measles outbreak
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the curve is flattening in the measles outbreak in Texas. Public health experts say that's not what the data shows.ABC News - 3h -
Tornadoes and flash flooding across Midwest, South kill at least 20
At least 20 people were killed in weather-related fatalities this week, including tornadoes that destroyed entire neighborhoods.CBS News - 1d -
IRS begins layoffs with eliminating civil rights office, will cut up to 25% of staff
The IRS started a new round of layoffs on Friday beginning with the agency's Office of Civil Rights and Compliance, according to an email obtained by ABC News.ABC News - 2d -
In South Africa, a needle exchange program for drug users feels the effects of Trump's aid cuts
A secluded corner near South Africa’s capital is home to dozens of people with drug addictionABC News - 4d -
Many NHS staff struggle to use electronic records effectively, report finds
Poor training and lack of investment are main challenges to successful deployment, says think-tankFinancial Times - 2h -
Russian Strike Kills 18, including 9 Children, Ukraine Says
The missile strike was the latest in a series of attacks that have caused civilian casualties, despite continuing cease-fire talks.The New York Times - 3d -
Trump says he's for 'major spending cuts' after meeting with House GOP on budget proposal
President Trump said Tuesday he's supportive of "major spending cuts" after a meeting with Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and House Republicans who have expressed skepticism about a budget resolution ...The Hill - 2h -
Former top vaccine regulator says he blocked RFK Jr. team from database
A former top official at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said he blocked members of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s team from directly accessing a vaccine ...The Hill - 1d -
UK wealth managers say American clients are moving money to Britain
Response to Donald Trump’s second term has been greater, according to executivesFinancial Times - 2d -
Bernie Sanders: law firms that cut deals with Trump administration ‘sell out their soul’
Firms that were targeted by president after representing his political rivals show ‘absolute cowardice’, says US senator. Law firms that cut deals with Donald Trump ’s administration after the ...The Guardian - 1d -
Guerrero, Blue Jays agree to a $500 million, 14-year deal that starts in 2026, AP source says
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Toronto Blue Jays agreed to a $500 million, 14-year contract that starts in 2026, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press, a deal that ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
John Carmack Defends Microsoft's AI-Generated Quake II Level
After Microsoft revealed how its AI Copilot can help players beat games , the tech giant released a demo of a Quake II level that was created entirely by AI. The response among fans has ranged ...GameSpot - 12h -
Why Earthquake Relief Is Slow to Reach Myanmar
Critics say the country’s often-incompetent military government has delayed and restricted the arrival and distribution of crucial aid.The New York Times - 1d -
U.S. Commanders Worry Yemen Campaign Will Drain Arms Needed to Deter China
American military officials say the Pentagon might need to dip into stockpiles in Asia to replenish supplies in the Middle East, congressional aides say.The New York Times - 2h -
Book excerpt: "Change the Recipe" by José Andrés
In his new memoir, the chef and founder of the humanitarian aid organization World Central Kitchen offers life lessons and teachable moments about responsibility and commitment to a shared humanity.CBS News - 2d -
Israeli military says 15 aid workers in Gaza killed due to 'sense of threat'
The Israeli military said an initial investigation of the killing of 15 emergency workers in south Gaza showed the incident occurred “due to a sense of threat.”NBC News - 14h -
What We Know About the Case of Gaza Aid Workers Killed by Israeli Gunfire
The Israeli military, confronted with video evidence contradicting its initial account, now says it was “mistaken.”The New York Times - 1d -
Pentagon considering proposal to cut thousands of troops from Europe, officials say
Pentagon officials are considering a plan to withdraw as many as 10,000 troops from Eastern Europe, according to six U.S. and European officials.NBC News - 16h -
JPMorgan Says ‘There Will Be Blood’ as Stocks Tumble and Recession Odds Grow to 60 Percent
Fed warns of ‘highly uncertain outlook’ as JPMorgan and other analysts increase recession odds in response to Trump’s tariff war.Inc. - 4d -
Japanese American National Museum takes a stand against DOGE cuts to NEH
The National Endowment for the Humanities warned museums across the country that it was slashing funding, including money previously pledged to places such as LACMA and the Japanese American ...Los Angeles Times - 4d -
Source: BYU star freshman Demin to enter draft
BYU freshman guard Egor Demin, a projected lottery pick, will enter the 2025 NBA draft, a source told ESPN on Tuesday.ESPN - 6h -
Sources: Man United to rival Chelsea for Delap
Manchester United have identifed Ipswich Town's Liam Delap ahead of Viktor Gyökeres, Benjamin Sesko and Victor Osimhen, sources have told ESPN.ESPN - 4h