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Artists release silent album in protest against AI using their work
Music stars including Kate Bush and Damon Albarn say law changes would damage people's livelihoods.BBC News - 4d -
US anti-pipeline activists say charges against them ‘meant to intimidate’
Protesters who tried to disrupt completion of Mountain Valley pipeline to defend themselves in Virginia court. Climate activists who tried to disrupt the completion of a fossil-fuel pipeline ...The Guardian - 4d -
Progressives launch campaign against Trump, GOP tax agenda
Progressives have launched their first organized campaign against Republicans’ tax agenda, urging Democratic lawmakers and activists to fight jointly against what they say will be tax breaks for ...The Hill - 3d -
German parliament in race against time to sign off on new defence fund
Friedrich Merz, expected to be next chancellor, has spoken of urgent need for ramped-up defence, but ‘blocking minority’ could form in future Bundestag. Germany’s outgoing parliament could be asked ...The Guardian - 3d -
Jos Buttler admits stakes high for England and his captaincy against Afghanistan
Captain hopes to banish negative thoughts from side England look to get back on track after opening defeat Jos Buttler goes into the crunch match against Afghanistan in Lahore on Wednesday ...The Guardian - 3d -
Apple shareholders vote against ending DEI program amid Trump crackdown
Vote vindicates tech company’s decision to uphold diversity initiatives as other firms give into pressure from president. Apple shareholders voted down an attempt to pressure the technology ...The Guardian - 3d -
UK ‘falling short’ in fight against rise of superbugs resistant to antibiotics
Antimicrobial resistance contributing to estimated 35,000 deaths a year in UK, and government ‘a long way’ from containing the problem, says NAO. Superbugs are on the rise in the UK and the ...The Guardian - 3d -
Luka Dončić records triple double in first game against Dallas Mavericks
Playing against his former team for the first time, Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Dončić recorded a triple double in a 107-99 win against the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday.NBC News - 3d -
House Democrats call on Trump to rescind order against gender-affirming care
More than 80 House Democrats are calling on President Trump to revoke an executive order to broadly restrict access to gender-affirming health care for transgender young people, alleging the ...The Hill - 2d -
Republicans dig in heels against restricting Trump powers in shutdown talks
Top Republicans are digging in their heels against restricting President Trump’s powers in funding negotiations with Democrats, as both sides struggle to strike a deal to avert a government ...The Hill - 2d -
Bondi orders DOJ to throw out DEI lawsuits against police, firefighters
Attorney General Pam Bondi ordered the Department of Justice (DOJ) this week to throw out lawsuits the Biden administration filed accusing police and fire departments around the country of ...The Hill - 1d -
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CFPB Drops Lawsuit Against Capital One Bank That Accused It of Tricking Customers
The move, on a suit that had accused the bank of tricking customers, was one of several dismissals ordered by Trump officials who are dismantling the agency.The New York Times - 1d -
The US May Start Vaccinating Chickens Against Bird Flu
With egg prices soaring, the US is considering vaccinating laying chickens, which have been hit particularly hard by the avian influenza outbreak.Wired - 1d -
Judge orders DOGE employee to testify in lawsuit against the Trump administration
U.S. District Judge John Bates called the Department of Government Efficiency's work "opaque" as he ordered an official to shed more light on its structure and activity.NBC News - 1d -
Judge orders Trump officials must testify in union lawsuit against admin
A federal judge issued a Thursday order requiring four Trump administration officials to testify in a lawsuit seeking to expose the inner workings of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) ...The Hill - 1d -
Here’s why the U.S. is not working to vaccinate birds against avian flu
More than 160 million birds have been culled during the bird-flu outbreak that started in 2022. So why is the U.S. not vaccinating chickens?MarketWatch - 1d -
Pardoned Jan. 6 protester: 'The DOJ was not weaponized against me'
Pam Hemphill, who was charged for her involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, is pushing back against the notion that the Department of Justice (DOJ) was weaponized against the ...The Hill - 1d -
What to know about Friday's economic blackout planned against retailers
An economic blackout has been planned for Friday. The movement calls on consumers to avoid all unnecessary spending, especially at major retailers. The boycott aims to call attention to higher ...CBS News - 23h -
Hedge funds hit back against new leverage limits
Bodies representing big funds unleash lobbying offensive against global regulators’ plansFinancial Times - 23h -
José Mourinho takes legal action against Galatasaray after accusation of racism
Recriminations continue between Fenerbahce and Gala Portuguese given four-game ban and fine over comments José Mourinho is suing Galatasaray, claiming damages after the club accused him of ...The Guardian - 21h -
Trump administration retreats in fight against Russian cyber threats
Recent incidents indicate US is no longer characterizing Russia as a cybersecurity threat, marking a radical departure: ‘Putin is on the inside now’. Don’t let a billionaire’s algorithm control ...The Guardian - 21h -
Nvidia stock tries to make a stand — but this chart shows what it's up against
It's been a tough six weeks.CNBC - 20h -
Trump likens UK order against Apple to Chinese surveillance
US president lashes out at demand for tech group to grant access to secure cloud dataFinancial Times - 19h -
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker amplifies his fight against Trump
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is trying to be ubiquitous at a moment when Democrats nationally are stumbling for their footing.NBC News - 15h -
Shohei Ohtani homers in first at-bat of Dodgers spring training, against the Angels
Shohei Ohtani picked up where he left off in his 50-50 2024 campaign.Yahoo Sports - 13h -
More Women File Lawsuits Against Brothers Accused of Sex Crimes
Tal Alexander and his brothers, Oren Alexander and Alon Alexander, who are twins, now face at least 24 civil lawsuits, as they await trial on federal sex-trafficking charges.The New York Times - 11h -
Salt out early as England make bad start against South Africa
England opener Phil Salt clubs an "easy catch" straight to South Africa's Rassie van der Dussen in the first over of their ICC Champions Trophy match in Karachi.BBC News - 5h -
Quaintance, Arizona State Sun Devils square off against the Utah Utes
Arizona State Sun Devils (13-15, 4-13 Big 12) at Utah Utes (15-13, 7-10 Big 12) Salt Lake City; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Utes -7.5; over/under is 147.5 BOTTOM LINE: Jayden ...ABC News - 6h -
Jansen takes three wickets as England struggle against South Africa
South Africa's Marco Jansen removes Phil Salt, Jamie Smith and Ben Duckett as England struggle in their final ICC Champions Trophy match.BBC News - 4h -
Black Leaders on Why They’ve Turned Against Eric Adams
The mayor is losing support from a crucial cohort whose members say he is damaging the political prospects of other Black officials.The New York Times - 1h -
Judge allows Trump's government workforce cuts to continue
A federal judge will allow the Trump administration's cuts to the government workforce to continue after declining a request from labor unions for relief. The judge says he lacks jurisdiction and ...CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Eye Opener: Federal jobs cuts continue
Thousands more federal workers find themselves without a job as President Trump and billionaire Elon Musk continue their massive cuts. Meanwhile, bus explosions in Israel threaten the Gaza ...CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Musk boasts federal cuts by hoisting chainsaw at conference
Elon Musk drives home his rapid shredding of the federal government by hoisting a chainsaw representing the slashing of jobs and spending during a conference. Some Republicans are facing pushback ...NBC News - Feb. 21 -
Federal agencies that could be impacted by job cuts
A federal judge has paved the way, for now at least, for President Trump, Elon Musk and the DOGE team to go ahead with mass layoffs of federal employees. CBS News senior White House correspondent ...CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Rubio’s Dilemma: Cutting Trump’s Deal With ‘Bloodthirsty’ Putin
As a senator, Marco Rubio prided himself on challenging tyrants. But as secretary of state, President Trump has tasked him with helping to potentially turn Russia from an enemy into an ally.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Dems demand answers on workforce safety cuts
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Dems demand answers on workforce safety cuts The top Democrats on the House Committee on Education and the ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
Judge Extends Block on N.I.H. Medical Research Cuts
A federal judge in Massachusetts indicated she would move quickly to consider a more lasting injunction after hearing a laundry list of potential adverse effects of the Trump administration move to ...The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Defense Department to Cut Over 5,000 Workers
The firings are the first of what is expected to be a vast wave of layoffs by the Pentagon.The New York Times - Feb. 22
