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What does DOGE's IRS shake-up mean for tax season?
DOGE wants access to filers’ data, and the commerce secretary says Trump wants to scrap the IRS. But filing a return remains mandatory — the earlier the better, tax advisers say.NBC News - 16h -
What Do the Mass IRS Layoffs Mean for Your Business Tax Filings?
The IRS just laid off at least 6,000 employees, which could lead to slower processing times–or lax enforcement.Inc. - 3h -
What we learned in Canada's 4 Nations Face-Off win, and what it means for the Olympics
The title game needed OT and Connor McDavid got the winner. Here are the keys to the contest, and a look ahead.ESPN - 8h -
NBA Defensive Player of the Year odds: What does Victor Wembanyama's injury mean to the award race?
The Defensive Player of the Year race just changed drastically with Wembanyama now out for the seasonCBS Sports - 15h -
How DeepSeek used distillation to train its artificial intelligence model, and what it means for companies such as OpenAI
DeepSeek's sudden emergence has put the AI industry's focus on a technique called distillation.CNBC - 54m -
Outcry as Trump withdraws support for research that mentions ‘climate’
US government stripping funds from domestic and overseas research amid warnings for health and public safety. The Trump administration is stripping away support for scientific research in the US ...The Guardian - 1h -
USAID Climate Programs Fighting Extremism and Unrest Are Closing Down
Heat, drought and floods are growing security risks, Western defense officials say, feeding instability and violence that could prove costly in the long term.The New York Times - 2d -
A Strong Dollar Means Bargains for Americans Traveling Abroad
The dollar’s strength against the euro, the yen and other foreign currencies means bargains for U.S. travelers.The New York Times - 1d -
The Investment Chief Behind the DOGE Dividend Explains His Pitch to Elon Musk
Azoria CEO James Fishback sees a way for President Trump to send $5,000 to every US taxpayer.Inc. - 1d -
Split Fiction Cross-Play And Friend's Pass Free Access Explained
EA and Hazelight Studios have revealed information about how Split Fiction's Friend's Pass and cross-play between different platforms work. There's even a free trial for players who don't own the ...GameSpot - 20h -
Avowed Director Explains Why The Game Has No Romance Options
The option to romance NPC characters in RPGs has been around for a long time, and even recent titles like Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 offer that feature to players. However, Avowed is bucking ...GameSpot - 12h -
This USAID Program Made Food Aid More Efficient for Decades. DOGE Gutted It Anyways
The Famine Early Warning Systems Network is one of USAID’s most data-driven programs, but its work has been stalled by the Trump administration.Wired - 1d -
‘The impact has been devastating’: how USAid freeze sent shockwaves through Ethiopia
Ethiopia was the largest recipient of US aid assistance in sub-Saharan Africa before Donald Trump froze funding last month. From food and health to support for refugees and sexual abuse survivors, ...The Guardian - 8h -
A Psychologist Explains How to Shut Your Brain Up So You Can Finally Get to Sleep
Too much going on at work to fall asleep? Research shows a simple technique called ‘cognitive shuffling’ can help quiet your brain.Inc. - 3h -
What now for Wembanyama and the Spurs?
From the draft to the playoff race, here's how Wembanyama's injury affects the NBA.ESPN - 1h -
Is Russia Open for Business — and at What Cost?
Investors seem open to the prospect of peace talks, but Western companies face a dilemma just three years after many retreated from the country.The New York Times - 1d -
What it's like living next door to Albert Square
Explosions and super fans - Borehamwood residents on 40 years of living next door to EastEnders.BBC News - 2d -
If Banning Explicit Deepfakes Isn’t the Answer, What Is?
We need to change behavior, not just legislate on technology.Inc. - 1d -
If You’re Not Using a CRM, What Are You Waiting for?
Combine your CRM with direct marketing, and join the J.Crew and IKEA club.Inc. - 1d -
What is nerve flossing and does it help with nerve pain?
It can help relieve pain and tension, especially for patients recovering from injury or nerve compression conditions. As a fairly diligent stretcher who tries to get at least five minutes of ...The Guardian - 20h -
Elon Musk Is Focused on DOGE. What About Tesla?
Mr. Musk, one of President Trump’s main advisers, has not outlined a plan to reverse falling sales at the electric car company of which he is chief executive.The New York Times - 18h -
What to know about Mitch McConnell's decision to retire
Former Senate Majority leader Mitch McConnell will not seek reelection in 2026. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small reports.CBS News - 13h -
Match point: what to wear to watch sport
Whether it’s the Six Nations or your local footie final, here’s the kit to stay stylish while shouting from the sidelines Continue reading...The Guardian - 7h -
Here Are the Digital Clues to What Musk Is Really Up To
What will DOGE do with access to personal data on almost all Americans?The New York Times - 3h -
What Are Those Weird Devices Basketball Players Are Holding?
Palm-cooling devices—designed to help humans bounce back quickly from exertion and heat stress by chilling their palms—are showing up on sidelines, in training camps, and wherever the heat is on.Wired - 54m -
What might an optimistic investor buy in the UK?
The outlook is far from rosy, but what if we’re overdoing the doom and gloom?Financial Times - 2h -
Hamas Failed to Return the Body of a Hostage. What Now?
The Palestinian armed group said it had handed over the remains of Shiri Bibas along with her two young children and another man. Israel said forensic testing found that it wasn’t her.The New York Times - 37m -
The Auburn loss stung, but there's no time to dwell on it with what looms for No. 4 Alabama
Fourth-ranked Alabama's loss to rival Auburn marked the first of seven straight games against ranked teams to close the regular seasonABC News - 3d -
Our guide for what to see during Frieze Los Angeles
It's the sun in the middle of L.A. art week's solar system. Here are our favorite exhibitions and events happening at Frieze and beyond.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
Elon Musk’s DOGE Is Being Sued Under the Privacy Act: What to Know
At least eight ongoing lawsuits related to the so-called Department of Government Efficiency’s alleged access to sensitive data hinge on the Watergate-inspired Privacy Act of 1974. But it’s not ...Wired - 2d -
With ‘Paper Doll,’ Dylan Mulvaney Wrote the Book on Girlhood. Now What?
Her bubbly video diaries about her gender transition were once a study in oversharing. Now on the other side of a nationwide boycott, she sees the value in keeping some things to herself.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump Falsely Suggests Ukraine Is to Blame for the War: What to Know
A look at how the war in Ukraine began, the state of the peace talks and why the country isn’t holding elections.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump says Ukraine started the war that's killing its citizens. What are the facts?
President Donald Trump has blamed Ukraine for starting the war that has cost tens of thousands of Ukrainian livesABC News - 1d -
Why Traditional Annual Planning Doesn’t Work, and What Does
The first 90 days are crucial to regroup and get the annual plan off the ground.Inc. - 1d -
What to Know About the Saudi Crown Prince’s Role in Global Diplomacy
The kingdom’s de facto leader, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, was once shunned in diplomatic circles. Now he is playing an important role in negotiations over Gaza and Ukraine.The New York Times - 22h -
What We Know About the Secretive Migrant Mission at Guantánamo Bay
The Trump administration has said little about the Venezuelan men who were transferred from Texas to the U.S. military base in Cuba.The New York Times - 20h -
Weekly quiz: What did a kayaker notice when a whale swallowed him?
How much attention did you pay to what else has been going on in the world over the past seven days?BBC News - 18h -
'They had biggest moment of their careers stolen' - what next for Spain?
550 days after kissing Jenni Hermoso on the lips on the world's biggest stage, Luis Rubiales is found guilty of sexual assault. What happens now?BBC News - 15h -
Here's what to know about DOGE's impact so far
Actions from the White House's Department of Government Efficiency, known as DOGE, have led to thousands of firings and more than a dozen lawsuits. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro ...CBS News - 12h