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Not long ago, government efficiency was a bipartisan goal
Efficient government is not the same thing as less government.The Hill - 7h -
Keir Starmer urged to get tough with Trump as US tariff threat looms
PM told to be as robust as Canada with the US president as the UK stages last-ditch talks to strike trade deal. Keir Starmer should fight back strongly against Donald Trump if he imposes punitive ...The Guardian - 2h -
More journalists detained by Turkey after covering anti-government protests
Two journalists have been detained in dawn raids in Istanbul as part of a crackdown on media coverage of the largest protests in Turkey for more than a decadeABC News - 1d -
These big inherited IRA mistakes can shrink your windfall
If you’ve inherited an individual retirement account, you may have big plans for the balance — but costly mistakes can quickly shrink the windfall, experts say.NBC News - 30m -
Protesters rally at Tesla showrooms in U.S., Europe to protest Elon Musk
Protesters are trying to escalate a movement targeting Tesla dealerships and vehicles in opposition to Elon Musk's role as the head of the White House's Department of of Government Efficiency.CBS News - 30m -
Signal leak 'more than a mistake,' says Republican Congressman
Rep. Mike Flood (R-Neb.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the public reception to President Trump's agenda, DOGE cuts, and the fallout from leaked Signal chats.NBC News - 1d -
British Steel plans closure of plant after failing to agree package with UK government
British Steel says it is planning to close its two blast furnaces and steelmaking operations in the north England town of Scunthorpe, after its Chinese owner Jingye failed to agree a rescue package ...ABC News - 2d -
The Power of Honesty: What Businesses Can Learn from Jack Dorsey’s Layoff Announcement
The CEO of Block had to lay off more than 900 people. He delivered bad news directly and candidly.Inc. - 11h -
Rubio Says He Has Revoked 300 or More Visas in Trump’s Deportation Push
The secretary of state said he was trying to expel “lunatics” who had taken part in campus movements, as well as criminals. Some are permanent U.S. residents.The New York Times - 22h -
Rubio says 300 student visas have been revoked
The comments come amid two more high-profile detentions by ICE of a Tufts University student and a University of Alabama student.CBS News - 1d -
Low-paid workers to bear the brunt of coming rise in UK labour costs
Changes threaten government drive to strengthen workers’ rights and bring disabled people into work, employers sayFinancial Times - 9h -
Myanmar-Thailand earthquake live updates: Over 1,000 dead, officials say
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake rattled much of Southeast Asia on Friday, flattening skyscrapers and leaving more than 1,000 people dead from Myanmar to Thailand.ABC News - 3h -
Bees Do It. And So Can You.
There are endless possibilities for breeding coleus plants with wildly creative leaf colors and shapes. Home propagators can start with a windowsill.The New York Times - 4d -
Kalshi CEO: Political betting could be ‘a trillion dollar’ market
Kalshi says it’s the first regulated exchange where people “can buy and sell contracts on the outcome of events."The Hill - 7h -
How Climate-Resilient Chickens Could Help Fight Poverty
An initiative in Zambia is showing that a profit-seeking company can help rural farmers battling extreme weather breed chickens that lay more eggs.The New York Times - 12h -
Utah Bans Most Flags, Including Pride, at Schools and Government Buildings
The new law is among the most restrictive governing displays of flags, and is part of a polarizing debate focused on the Pride flag and other expressions of L.G.B.T.Q. support.The New York Times - 39m -
Why Are We Living in the Golden Age of ‘Gut Soda’?
Fans of brands like Olipop and Poppi say it’s simple: Now more than ever, they need a guilt-free treat. And if it says it has fiber? All the better.The New York Times - 3d -
Adapt or Die
The climate cycles that have driven mass extinctions, are shortening and becoming more severe. The species that can adapt to environmental changes survive, while others simply die off. CBS Reports ...CBS News - 1d -
Trump’s Tariffs Will Raise Car Prices, but It’s Too Soon to Know When
Experts say the 25 percent import fee will make many cars more expensive, but it is not clear when, by how much or which models.The New York Times - 2d -
3/29: Saturday Morning
More than 1,000 dead in severe earthquake, Myanmar officials say; Lucy Dacus on the inspiration for her latest album, "Forever Is A Feeling."CBS News - 2h -
Musk’s SpaceX Could Secure Billions in New Contracts Under Trump
The boost in federal spending for SpaceX will come in part as a result of actions by President Trump and Elon Musk’s allies and employees who hold government positions. Supporters say he has the ...The New York Times - 6d -
Utah becomes first state to ban LGBTQ+ pride flags in government buildings and schools
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah became the first state to prohibit flying LGBTQ+ pride flags at schools and all government buildings after the Republican governor announced he was allowing a ban on ...NBC News - 3h -
Gaia to Shut Down After More Than a Decade of Mapping the Milky Way
After more than a decade of mapping the stars, the European spacecraft was shut down on Thursday. But its legacy lives on.The New York Times - 2d -
Danish foreign minister scolds Trump administration for its criticism of Denmark and Greenland
The Danish foreign minister has scolded the Trump administration for its “tone” in criticizing Denmark and Greenland, saying his country is already investing more into Arctic security and remains ...ABC News - 9h -
SpaceX Faces Fresh Competition for $5.6 Billion in Government Contracts
Rocket Lab and startup Stoke Space were selected to compete for Department of Defense contracts through 2029.Inc. - 1d -
2025 NFL draft: Tennessee Titans add 6 more prospects to their Local Pro Day
The Tennessee Titans have added six more draft eligible prospects to the atendees list for their Local Pro Day.Yahoo Sports - 4h -
What Europe can learn from the Baltics
Two timely books on how the region responded to the ‘Russia menace’ and Estonia’s transformation into a thriving tech hubFinancial Times - 16h -
DOGE Was Created to Save the Government Money. It May End Up Costing Billions Instead
DOGE reports it has saved $130 billion, but between lost tax income and severance costs, the unit may wind up costing the U.S.Inc. - 10h -
You’re Not Paranoid: Workplaces Are Getting More Toxic
Workplace hostility is on the rise, according to a new survey, and it’s pushing workers to change jobs.Inc. - 1d -
The First Berserker Khazan Is More Than Another Soulslike
Our Souls expert Tamoor joins Kurt on the GameSpot show to share his thoughts on The First Berserker Khazan.GameSpot - 4h -
You Can Make Amber Fossils in 24 Hours, Instead of Millions of Years
Paleontologists hope that an amber-like material, made with living tree resin, will shed light on the prehistoric fossilization of the real stuff.The New York Times - 5d -
Care About Food Waste? In Massachusetts, You Can Be a Compost Consultant.
It’s a dirty job, and someone gets to do it.The New York Times - 3d -
For Some Autocrats, Even Rigged Elections Can Be Too Much of a Threat
Protests are raging in Turkey after the arrest of the country’s most prominent opposition politician.The New York Times - 1d -
How Student Loan Stress Can Add to Workplace Anxiety
Nearly 10 million student loan borrowers are now delinquent, months after an end to the pandemic-era repayment freeze.Inc. - 1d -
Mathematician Adam Kucharski: ‘Our concepts of what we can prove are shifting’
The epidemiologist who advised on Ebola and Covid discusses the value of evidence in light of AI and social media, and how the notion of fact has long been divisive. A dam Kucharski is a professor ...The Guardian - 5h -
The Tech Behind Signalgate + Dwarkesh Patel’s ‘Scaling Era’ + Is A.I. Making Our Listeners Dumb?
“The group chats are popping off at the highest levels of government.”The New York Times - 1d -
France says it is making progress toward resolving cognac imports dispute with China
France’s foreign affairs minister says France and China are making progress toward resolving a trade dispute over cognac importsABC News - 1d -
Man killed in alleged road rage attack was kind and loving, say family
Paul Bowles, 50, died at the scene following a reported argument between two drivers, police say.BBC News - 6h -
Los Angeles prosecutors say no charges against movie producer David Guillod
The Los Angeles County district attorney says his office will not file sexual assault charges against movie producer David GuillodABC News - Mar. 21 -
Sudan’s army says it has recaptured Khartoum's airport as it seeks to liberate the capital
Sudan’s military says it has recaptured the international airport in the capital, Khartoum, after nearly two years of fighting against a rival paramilitary groupABC News - 3d