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In Trump’s Cross Hairs Over Taking Gazans, Egypt and Jordan Try Diversion
The U.S. president has repeatedly asked the two Mideast allies to take in two million Palestinians from Gaza. Both Egypt and Jordan have been trying to offer Mr. Trump help in other ways.The New York Times - 3h -
FCC set to investigate media giant Comcast over diversity commitments and says it could shut down DEI programs elsewhere
Comcast says it ‘will be cooperating with the FCC to answer their questions’MarketWatch - 5h -
What to know about the CFPB amid apparent DOGE efforts to shut it down
Dozens of employees with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau were reportedly fired on Tuesday night as a part of the Trump administration's efforts to shut down the agency, according to Reuters.CBS News - 6h -
Comcast and NBCUniversal receive FCC inquiry on DEI initiatives
The Federal Communications Commission has sent a letter to Comcast inquiring about its DEI practices, a company spokesperson confirmed Wednesday.CNBC - 10h -
FCC Chair Orders Investigation Into Comcast’s DEI Practices
The investigation follows inquiries by the agency into NPR, PBS and CBS News.The New York Times - 12h -
FCC launches effort to 'root out' DEI programs, beginning with Comcast
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr is concerned that diversity, equity and inclusion programs at Comcast and NBCUniversal fostered discrimination, which is forbidden under FCC rules and federal laws.Los Angeles Times - 12h -
Goldman Sachs Ditches Big Diversity Rule As Wall Street Backs Off DEI
Goldman Sachs will drop a demand that corporate boards of directors include women and members of minority groups as financial firms backpedal from D.E.I. promises.The New York Times - 1d -
FCC head seeks investigation of NBCUniversal over DEI efforts
The head of the FCC said he is seeking an investigation of NBCUniversal and its parent company Comcast over the firm's diversity initiatives.ABC News - 6h -
Trump's FCC probing Comcast, NBC over DEI policies
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is planning to open an investigation into Comcast, the parent company of NBCUniversal, over its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies. In a ...The Hill - 11h -
‘Mother Nature thinks people should shut down’: why we’re so unmotivated in winter
It’s normal to have low energy in the colder months – but for some, seasonal affective disorder can shut down their lives. One dark and dreary February, I was bemoaning my lack of motivation. My ...The Guardian - 14h -
5 big free agents Giants could target this offseason
With the NFL's free agency period one month away, the Giants should pursue these players in order to improve their standing and prevent another front office overhaul.Yahoo Sports - 17h -
Merge with Kroger? The owner of Giant and Stop & Shop doesn’t say no.
The owner of a supermarket chain was asked whether it should merge with Kroger’s.MarketWatch - 18h -
PBS shuts diversity office as it faces pressure from Trump administration
PBS says it's shutting its diversity office to comply with President Trump's executive order and firing the two executives brought on when the effort was started in 2021.CBS News - 18h -
Thames Water investigated over delayed environmental schemes
Ofwat says Thames Water’s customers had paid for essential works, adding to pressure on utilityFinancial Times - 23h -
Battery giant CATL files for Hong Kong listing in what could be city's largest IPO since 2021
CATL is also listed on the Shenzhen stock exchange, boasting a market cap of $150.5 billion. The battery giant supplies big automakers like Tesla.CNBC - 1d -
Sydney nurses stood down after claiming they would kill Israeli patients in social media video
PM has condemned footage as ‘sickening’ as police and the healthcare watchdog investigate the incident. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , ...The Guardian - 1d -
Missouri sues Starbucks over DEI practices, claiming they slows orders
A new lawsuit filed by Missouri's attorney general alleges that Starbucks is unlawfully relying on "race-and-sex-based hiring practices."CBS News - 1d -
Anduril to take over Microsoft's $22 billion U.S. Army headset program
Anduril Industries will take control of Microsoft's multibillion-dollar augmented reality headset program for the U.S. Army.CNBC - 1d -
Shopify shuts down Ye website selling swastika shirts
E-commerce platform Shopify on Tuesday shut down an online store belonging to Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, after his website started exclusively selling T-shirts with swastikas. A ...The Hill - 1d -
French investigators say ‘all hypotheses remain open’ in deaths of British couple
Prosecutor confirms body of Dawn Searle was found semi-clothed outside with head injuries caused by several blows. French police say they are still investigating the deaths of a British couple ...The Guardian - 1d -
Shutting down CFPB 'begging for another financial crisis': Former director
Rohit Chopra, the former director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), argued Monday that shutting down the agency is “begging for another financial crisis,” as the Trump ...The Hill - 1d -
San Francisco Giants top prospects 2025: Fast-moving hitter Bryce Eldridge may benefit from slowing down
A southpaw with promise and a hitter with strikeout concerns have eyes on the majorsCBS Sports - 1d -
The Last Of Us Actor Kaitlyn Dever Shuts Down Off-Screen Rumor About Season 2
Kaitlyn Dever joins the cast for HBO's The Last of Us Season 2 in the critical role of Abby. She's now discussed the upcoming season, saying she hopes to "do the character justice" and make fans ...GameSpot - 2d -
US-funded ‘social network’ attacking pesticide critics shuts down after Guardian investigation
v-Fluence halts operations after widespread backlash over private portal profiling environmental health advocates. A US company that was secretly profiling hundreds of food and environmental health ...The Guardian - 2d -
HIV infections could jump over 6 times if US support is dropped, UNAIDS chief says
The head of the U.N. AIDS agency says the number of new HIV infections could jump more than six times by 2029 if American support of the biggest AIDS program is droppedABC News - 2d -
US committed to buying and owning Gaza, says Trump
There has been global condemnation of his plan to take over the strip and move its Palestinians out.BBC News - 2d -
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to shut down for a week: Reports
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) will be shut down for a week, according to multiple reports. The CFPB’s Chief Operating Officer Adam Martinez said in a Sunday email that there would ...The Hill - 3d -
Democratic senator says his party is ready to shut down government over Trump's actions
Democratic Sen. Andy Kim (N.J.) said he and his fellow Democrats are ready to shut down the federal government over President Trump’s recent actions. “I cannot support efforts that will continue ...The Hill - 3d -
Sen. Andy Kim says he's open to shutting down the government if Trump continues dismantling agencies
Sen. Andy Kim, D-N.J., on Sunday indicated that he's open to shutting down the government ahead of a key government funding deadline if the Trump administration continues reshaping the federal ...NBC News - 3d -
Sen. Andy Kim: Democrats may shut down government to oppose Trump 'if we have to'
In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Sen. Andy Kim (D-N.J.) weighs whether Democrats should consider a government shutdown to prevent President Trump’s legislative agenda from advancing ...NBC News - 3d -
Trump’s Blueprint for Bending the Media Has Nixon Written All Over It
The president’s heavy-handed approach to traditional journalists has the hallmarks of an attempted crackdown 50 years ago.The New York Times - 3d -
This week, Trump shut down USAID. Here’s why China is cheering.
The U.S. decision to shut down USAID has been widely criticized as a strategic victory for China, allowing it to expand its economic and political dominance unchecked.The Hill - 4d -
Staff let go, map tool shut down in tumultuous week at EPA
EPA staffers have had to contend with dramatic shake-ups. About 1,100 employees were told they could be terminated, and then 168 staffers were put on leave.NBC News - 4d -
Judge Pauses Elements of Trump Plan to Shut Down U.S.A.I.D.
Judge Carl Nichols temporarily blocked plans to put 2,200 employees on paid leave and recall nearly all agency workers abroad. He also temporarily reinstated 500 workers already on leave.The New York Times - 5d -
How Elon Musk boosted false USAID conspiracy theories to shut down global aid
Elon Musk drove fringe viewpoints on USAID into the mainstream on X, as the Trump administration halted the humanitarian relief agency’s work.NBC News - 5d -
Google Unwinds Diversity Goals, Citing Trump’s DEI Orders
The Silicon Valley giant also said it was reviewing other diversity programs and initiatives and would update them if they seemed risky or ineffective.The New York Times - Feb. 5
