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Thanks to Trump, Saudi Arabia Gets a Big Week in Diplomacy

Riyadh is hosting U.S., Russian and Arab officials for high-stakes talks on Ukraine and Gaza, more proof of its regional clout and warm relations with President Trump.

The New York Times - Feb. 20

Thousands of IRS employees expected to be fired by Trump administration this week

One month into Trump's new administration, the president is continuing with his efforts to reshape the federal government. More than 6,000 IRS employees are expected to be fired by the end of the ...

CBS News - Feb. 20

DOGE cuts at 9/11 health program may impact first responders

Advocates for those sickened by toxins from the massive debris of 9/11 are calling on President Trump to immediately reverse cuts he made to the World Trade Center Health Program. Anthony Gardner, ...

CBS News - Feb. 20

Pope marks 1 week in hospital with pneumonia: Might he resign?

Pope Francis has spent one week in the hospital fighting pneumonia

ABC News - Feb. 21

Willingness to ease off ‘debt brake’ may decide the German election

Rule dating from 2009 that limits borrowing looks vulnerable as main political parties promise to revive stalled economy. Germany is used to running its economy with the brake on. Ever since the ...

The Guardian - Feb. 21

Did You Sell Concert Tickets or Clothes? You May Owe Taxes

If you received more than $5,000 for online sales of “goods or services” in 2024, you might get a Form 1099-K. Don’t ignore it, an expert says.

The New York Times - Feb. 21

Lady Gaga to perform a free concert on Rio's Copacabana beach in May

Lady Gaga has confirmed that she will perform a free concert on Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana Beach on May 3

ABC News - Feb. 21

Do you have a favorite kid? Here's what may contribute to perception

A new study found that parental favoritism is real and that multiple factors like gender and culture could be influences.

CBS News - Feb. 21

Pope not out of danger, will stay in hospital at least another week, doctors say

Pope Francis' personal physician said the pontiff was responding to drug therapy that was strengthened after he was diagnosed with pneumonia.

CBS News - Feb. 21

Pope Francis ‘not yet out of danger’ and to stay in hospital for another week

Chronic illness remains but pontiff, 88, is stable and in good humour, doctor says. Pope Francis, who is in hospital undergoing treatment for double pneumonia, is “not yet out of danger” and will ...

The Guardian - Feb. 21

Michigan basketball coach Dusty May agrees to contract extension

May, who got his start as a student manager at Indiana, was a popular name to replace Hoosiers head coach Mike Woodson.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 21

The Humane Ai Pin Will Become E-Waste Next Week

Plus: Apple’s visionOS 2.4 makes it easier for guests to use the Vision Pro, Eero has two new Wi-Fi 7 routers, Oppo’s folding phone is the slimmest yet, and Omega drops a bronze Bond watch.

Wired - Feb. 22

Much of the Black middle class was built by federal jobs. That may change.

Major cuts by the Trump administration, led by Elon Musk’s DOGE, are threatening a path to Black financial stability once offered by federal jobs.

NBC News - Feb. 22

Gold may soar past $3,000 — but at these prices you’re overpaying

Why you can expect below-average returns from gold in coming years.

MarketWatch - Feb. 22

Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?

After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives you his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?

BBC News - Feb. 23

These are the 7 things we're watching in the stock market in the week ahead

Nvidia, Salesforce and Home Depot, plus the Fed's favorite inflation gauge, are among the biggest events for Wall Street.

CNBC - Feb. 23

The ‘next important test for AI bulls’ happens this week with Nvidia’s earnings

Nvidia’s profit “could have enough substance even if less sizzle,” BofA analysts say.

MarketWatch - Feb. 23

Louisiana man on death row dies weeks before March execution date

Christopher Sepulvado, a terminally ill man who spent over 30 years on death row for the killing of his stepson, died weeks before his scheduled March execution by nitrogen gas.

NBC News - Feb. 24

Every Planet in Our Solar System Will Be Visible at Night This Week

With Mercury joining the show, all seven of Earth’s celestial neighbors will be present at dusk this week.

The New York Times - Feb. 24

Musk used 'What did you get done this week?' tactic at Twitter

Elon Musk is again using tactics that he has employed at his company X and trying to apply it to the federal government.

ABC News - 6d

Musk: Federal workers who haven’t returned to office will be placed on leave this week

Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) leader Elon Musk said early Monday that federal workers who haven’t returned to the office will be placed on administrative leave this week. Last month, ...

The Hill - 6d

MP Mike Amesbury jailed for 10 weeks after assault

Sentencing may trigger first by-election under Labour government

Financial Times - 6d

Pushback to Latest DOGE Demand May Signal Limits for Elon Musk

Pushback against Elon Musk’s latest demand to government employees reveals potential limits to his harsh approach to management and cost-cutting.

The New York Times - 6d

MP Mike Amesbury jailed for 10 weeks for punching constituent in street

The MP was suspended by Labour after a video emerged showing him punching a man to the ground.

BBC News - 6d

Lewis Hamilton's first weeks at Ferrari: 'Where I'm supposed to be'

Lewis Hamilton began his highly anticipated Ferrari career in January, and ESPN goes inside his first days working for F1's famed Italian marque.

ESPN - 6d

World's oldest runestone may have been signed by a woman, researchers say

A woman may have signed her name on the world's oldest dated runestone, researchers in Norway have found, as they piece together the 2,000-year-old puzzle.

NBC News - 6d

Trump calls DOGE email on federal employees' work week an 'ingenious idea'

President Trump praised an email sent by DOGE to federal workers asking them to respond with their accomplishments at their position in the last week.

NBC News - 6d

Here's why Trump tariffs may raise your car insurance premiums

The Trump administration’s tariff policies may raise auto insurance premiums for motorists, according to a new Insurify analysis.

NBC News - 6d

Trump 'miscalculation' may mean danger for Zelenskyy, win for Putin: Source

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy declared martial law early on Feb. 24, 2022, under Kyiv skies still tinged black by the smoke from Russian missile strikes.

ABC News - 6d

Once Human Cross-Save Beta Test Starts Later This Week

Starry Studio has announced that it'll be conducting a closed beta test for cross-save on Once Human. It'll take place starting on February 27 at 8 PM PT / 11 PM ET and ends on March 1 at 3 AM PT ...

GameSpot - 6d

The Papers: 'Ukraine peace in weeks' and 'killer planned school shooting'

Several of Tuesday's papers focus on Donald Trump's comments on seeking a deal to end the war in Ukraine.

BBC News - 6d

Here's why Trump tariffs may raise your car insurance premiums

If they take effect, tariffs are expected to raise costs for auto insurers to repair or replace cars, meaning motorists pay higher premiums.

CNBC - 6d

Macron suggests Ukraine truce could be weeks away after talks with Trump

During a visit to the White House, the French leader said any peace deal must "not be a surrender of Ukraine".

BBC News - 6d

Lions watch week three: Fly-halves, back three & captain

The battle to earn selection for the British and Irish Lions squad continued in the third round of the Six Nations, but who staked their claim?

BBC News - 6d

UK may have to leave human rights treaty, says Badenoch

The Conservative leader says international agreements must not stop the UK acting in its national interest.

BBC News - 5d

Here's what upcoming budget negotiations may mean for Social Security

Benefit cuts are off the table for now in upcoming budget negotiations, experts say. But the agency may continue to struggle with customer service woes.

CNBC - 5d

Ads Popped Up on Drivers’ Screens. There May Be More on the Way

When Jeep owners complained ads were appearing while driving, the carmaker said it was a glitch. But as automakers consider connected car opportunities, in-vehicle selling might be too tempting to ...

Wired - 5d

Trump says Zelenskyy may visit D.C. to sign rare minerals deal

President Trump said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy could visit Washington, D.C., soon to sign a rare minerals deal between the U.S. and Ukraine. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio has more.

CBS News - 5d

Flu vaccine this season may be poorly matched, early CDC data suggests

Lab tests suggest a strain of the flu virus circulating this season may not be "well-recognized" by the flu vaccine.

CBS News - 5d

Here are all the Trump tariffs hitting the economy in the coming weeks

The president’s announcement led to fears that he won’t just be using the threat of new tariffs as a negotiating tool, but as lasting policy.

MarketWatch - 5d

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