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Budapest Pride should be held indoors for ‘child protection’, says Orbán official
Prime minister’s chief of staff says event this year should be taken off streets. Hungary’s Budapest Pride should be held in a “closed venue” this year rather than on a city centre avenue as in ...The Guardian - 5d -
Trump's move away from Europe is a win for China, Western officials say
With American reliability in doubt, some European nations and other countries may seek alternative partners and markets, possibly in China, current and former Western diplomats say.NBC News - 4d -
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Gene Hackman, wife found dead in New Mexico home, officials say
Gene Hackman, 95, and his wife, classical pianist Betsy Arakawa, 64, were found dead in a Santa Fe, New Mexico, home, the Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office says. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.CBS News - 4d -
'No immediate sign of foul play' in deaths of Gene Hackman and wife, officials say
Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza said there was “no immediate sign of foul play” in the deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa. Officials said the couple had been dead for ...NBC News - 4d -
Trump says federal government should 'take over' local politics in DC
Trump is jockeying for local political power by positioning himself as the antidote to the city’s crime and homelessness.Politico - Feb. 20 -
Elon Musk says federal workers must justify their work — or resign
Billionaire Elon Musk issued an ultimatum to federal employees Saturday, saying in a post on his social media platform X that employees must respond to an email justifying the work they completed ...NBC News - Feb. 23 -
Musk says federal worker email meant to spot 'outright fraud'
Tech billionaire Elon Musk said Sunday the email to federal employees asking them to report back on their weekly accomplishments is meant to spot “outright fraud” from people on the payroll who ...The Hill - Feb. 23 -
Mike Johnson says Elon Musk 'cracked the code' on federal bureaucracy
President Donald Trump is set to receive French President Emmanuel Macron today, the first European leader to be welcomed to the White House by Trump since the beginning of his second term.NBC News - Feb. 24 -
DOGE's Musk says federal employees must document their work or resign
Some federal agencies, including the State and Defense Departments, told their employees not to respond to an email asking for a list of tasks they completed.CBS News - Feb. 24 -
OPM now says email survey to federal workforce is ‘voluntary’
NBC News Correspondents Vaughn Hillyard and Ken Dilanian explain the latest actions by Elon Musk’s DOGE commission as the Trump administration continues to reshape the federal workforce. NBC News ...NBC News - Feb. 24 -
Morale is "abysmal" after Elon Musk's email ultimatum, federal worker says
The office that asked federal workers to document five things they accomplished over the past week told executive branch officials on Monday that individual agencies can decide how to respond, ...CBS News - 6d -
Mulvaney says Trump, Musk 'itching for a fight' with courts on federal worker cuts
NewsNation contributor and former White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney said President Trump and Elon Musk are itching for a fight with the courts over their cuts to the federal workforce. ...The Hill - 4d -
DOGE says it's now saved $65B in federal funds, but that's still impossible to verify
DOGE has updated its website to say it's slashed $65 billion in federal funding -- but they only provide records for $9.6 billion in savings from contract terminations.ABC News - 4d -
Kennedy Jr backtracks and says US measles outbreak is now a ‘top priority’ for health department
Health secretary earlier said outbreak was ‘not unusual’ but with first US measles death in decade steps up response. Two days after initially downplaying the outbreak as “not unusual,” the US ...The Guardian - 2d -
This 1 Small Change to Every Email Is the ‘Most Effective Thing You Can Do’ Says Communications Expert
‘Language mimicry’ can lead people to trust you, says Ping author Andrew Brodsky.Inc. - Feb. 20 -
Australia should repatriate and investigate alleged crimes of Islamic state member found in Syria, experts say
Exclusive: Home Affairs tells the Guardian consular assistance is ‘severely limited’ in Syria, where Mustafa Hajj-Obeid remains in custody. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest ...The Guardian - Feb. 23 -
How the FDA's approval for food additives works, and why experts say a loophole allows companies to bypass it
Experts say that for decades, a legal loophole has allowed companies to include chemical additives that could be potentially dangerous to consumers' health.CNBC - Feb. 23 -
This tax break for lower-income retirement savers is a 'well-kept secret,' expert says
The retirement savings contributions credit, or saver's credit, can help offset funds added to retirement accounts. But most taxpayers don't claim it.CNBC - Feb. 24 -
As many as 41% of employers plan to use AI to replace roles—but it’s not a 'jobs apocalypse,' experts say
A recent survey says that as many as 41% of employers are considering downsizing due to AI. What is the outlook for employees?CNBC - 5d -
In deporting Asians to Central America, Trump strong-arms weaker nations, experts say
Dozens of mostly Asian migrants were put on a deportation flight on Thursday. But instead of landing near their home countries, the plane arrived in San José, Costa Rica.NBC News - 5d -
Thinking of not filing your tax return amid IRS cutbacks? Penalties can be costly, experts say
As the IRS faces cutbacks, some taxpayers are weighing whether to file returns this season.NBC News - 4d -
Thinking of not filing your tax return amid IRS cutbacks? Penalties can be costly, experts say
As the IRS faces cutbacks, some taxpayers are weighing whether to file returns this season. But penalties can be costly, experts say.CNBC - 4d -
Trump, Musk float idea of $5,000 'DOGE dividend' checks. Here's what experts say
As the Department of Government Efficiency looks to make massive spending cuts, there's talk of sending some of the money back to Americans.CNBC - 4d -
Extreme online violence may be linked to rise of ‘0 to 100’ killers, experts say
Criminal justice specialists call for new approach to identify emerging type of murderer with no prior convictions. The rise of “0 to 100” killers who go from watching torture, mutilation and ...The Guardian - 2d -
10 little things the happiest people do every day: They are 'truly content with life,' says expert
Author, speaker and happiness researcher Jessica Weiss shares the "small, intentional" habits that the happiest and most content people do every day.CNBC - 1d -
Trump's $5 million 'gold card' visa opens a door for wealthy college applicants from overseas, experts say
President Donald Trump’s proposed $5 million "gold card" for U.S. residency could be particularly attractive for an elite cohort of international students.CNBC - 1h -
Student loan borrowers pursuing public service forgiveness are 'panicking,' expert says. Here's what to know
As the Trump administration overhauls the student loan system, many borrowers pursuing Public Service Loan Forgiveness are worried about the future.CNBC - 1h -
Trump official says Zelenskyy will sign US minerals deal ‘in the very short term’
National security adviser Mike Waltz tells CPAC agreement is expected imminently as part of ceasefire negotiations. The White House national security adviser, Mike Waltz, said on Friday that the ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Ukraine is close to signing rare earth minerals deal with U.S., White House official says
Beneath the battle-scarred fields of Ukraine lies a hidden treasure -- rare earth minerals used to power the world's most advanced technologies. White House National Security Adviser Mike Waltz ...CBS News - Feb. 21 -
At Least 3 Dead After Boat Capsizes Near Staten Island, Officials Say
Officials said one person was missing and two people were hospitalized after the boat, with six aboard, overturned on Sunday in the Ambrose Channel.The New York Times - Feb. 24 -
4 dead, 1 hospitalized, 1 missing after boat sinks near Queens, officials say
Four people have died, one is hospitalized and one person is still missing after a boat sank in the waters between Queens and Staten Island on Sunday, officials say.CBS News - Feb. 23 -
ECB faces risk of ‘sleepwalking’ into too many rate cuts, says top official
Rate-setters need to stand ready to pause further monetary easing, Belgian central bank governor saysFinancial Times - Feb. 24 -
A swarm of underwater drones can help artificial reefs off Cyprus bring back sea life, officials say
Officials say a first-of-its-kind project will use a swarm of small, independent submersibles to monitor, protect and provide data on offshore artificial reefs whose purpose is to attract new ...ABC News - Feb. 24 -
Israeli tanks in the West Bank force around 40,000 Palestinians to flee, officials say
Israel is carrying out a military operation in the occupied West Bank and more than 40,000 Palestinians have been forced out of their homes, according to Israeli officials and the United Nations. ...CBS News - 6d -
U.S. carries out strike against Al-Qaeda affiliate leader in Syria, officials say
According to two U.S. officials, the U.S. carried out a strike against a senior leader of an affiliate of Al-Qaeda in Syria. NBC News’ Courtney Kube reports.NBC News - 4d -
Elon Musk Claims Ebola Containment Efforts Were Restored. USAID Officials Say Otherwise.
The contracts financed Ebola screening at airports and protective gear for health workers, among other measures. Work had been held up for weeks, contrary to Elon Musk’s claim on Wednesday.The New York Times - 4d
