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Here are all the agencies that Elon Musk and DOGE have been trying to dismantle
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency group has made swift work of the billionaire's goal to curtail the government. Here are some of the direct actions.ABC News - 20m -
Dick Jauron, former Bears, Bills head coach and NFL Coach of the Year winner, dies at 74
Jauron, who coached in the NFL for nearly three decades, also spent eight seasons as a playerCBS Sports - 52m -
With Aid Cutoff, Trump Severs a Lifeline for Millions
Shock and grief rippled through the health community as lifelines for care were abruptly severed.The New York Times - 1h -
Jauron, former Bears, Bills head coach, dies at 74
Dick Jauron, former head coach of the Chicago Bears and Buffalo Bills, died Saturday. He was 74.ESPN - 1h -
Here Is What to Know About U.S. Foreign Aid and the Trump Freeze
Critics say a Trump administration order calls into question the United States’ global standing and reliability.The New York Times - 2h -
Trump appoints controversial NOAA head
This week, President Trump nominated atmospheric scientist Neil Jacobs to lead the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. In Trump's first term, Jacobs was the agency's acting leader and ...CBS News - 2h -
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says league has reduced concussion injuries
At NFL commissioner Roger Goodell's annual news conference, he addressed the league's diversity hiring practices, the expansion of the regular season and the possibility of placing a team outside ...CBS News - 3h -
Thousands of Syrians in limbo as UK Home Office freezes asylum claims
Two months after the fall of Assad’s regime, Whitehall’s decision to pause asylum applications from Syrians has left more than 6,600 cases stuck on hold in the UK. More than 6,000 Syrians in ...The Guardian - 6h -
USAID freeze risks 'deadly consequences' as work halts in Gaza, agencies warn
Aid agencies are sounding the alarm about Gaza after President Donald Trump suspended the U.S. Agency for International Development.NBC News - 7h -
Trump Administration Move to Freeze E.V. Charger Funding Confounds States
Some have halted work on the Biden-era $5 billion program to build E.V. charging stations. Others plan to keep building. Most are confused.The New York Times - 16h -
All USAID humanitarian work has effectively stopped, officials say
Current and former USAID officials blasted the Trump administration's gutting of the agency, saying it has left critical partners in the lurch and staff in limbo.ABC News - 18h -
Trump says Nippon Steel has dropped plan to buy US Steel
US president warns he could hit Japan with tariffs after vowing to place levies on imports from Canada and MexicoFinancial Times - 19h -
Trump says Nippon will invest heavily in U.S. Steel rather than purchase the company
"They'll be looking at an investment rather than a purchase," President Donald Trump said at a news conference with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.CNBC - 19h -
Trump Says Nippon Steel Will Make Major Investment in U.S. Steel
President Trump supports the Japanese company’s taking a stake in the American steel maker after the U.S. blocked a $14 billion takeover bid.The New York Times - 19h -
Trump says Nippon will "invest heavily" in U.S. Steel and drop ownership bid
President Trump said Friday that Japan's Nippon Steel will drop its $14.1 billion bid to acquire U.S. Steel and instead "invest heavily" in the company.CBS News - 20h -
U.S. Hiring Slowed to 143,000 Jobs in January
U.S. employers added 143,000 jobs last month, somewhat fewer than forecast, while unemployment fell to 4 percent and hourly earnings rose.The New York Times - 21h -
Elon Musk's DOGE staffers don't have access to U.S. nuclear secrets, Energy secretary says
Secretary of Energy Chris Wright said three DOGE staffers are working at the department.CNBC - 23h -
USAID Turmoil Threatens Key Aid Supplies to Gaza, Officials Say
Washington has funded roughly a third of the aid sent to the enclave since the war began. With most agency workers set to be put on leave, officials say that those supplies are under threat.The New York Times - 1d -
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How Emma Hayes wants to revolutionize U.S. soccer
Emma Hayes, still in just her first year as head coach of the USWNT, is challenging long-held norms in women's soccer and pushing for a game built around female athletes.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Luka Doncic’s Trade to the Lakers Devastates Mavericks Fans
Dallas built its team’s identity around Luka Doncic, on the court and off. Now that he’s gone, some supporters no longer feel a connection to the franchise.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump Amplifies Conspiracy Over U.S. Payments to Politico
President Trump spread unfounded claims that the government had paid Politico and other news media outlets for positive coverage of Democrats. Records show agencies paid for subscriptions.The New York Times - 1d -
Palmerston, the British Foreign Service Cat, Takes Up New Post in Bermuda
The cat, who first served in 2016, had feuded with Larry, the chief mouser at 10 Downing Street.The New York Times - 1d -
Conductor Daniel Barenboim says he's been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease
Conductor Daniel Barenboim says he has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s diseaseABC News - 1d -
Trump’s Foreign Aid Freeze Leaves Millions Without HIV Treatment
President Trump’s pause on aid, and the gutting of the primary aid agency, could jeopardize the health of more than 20 million people worldwide, including 500,000 children, experts say.The New York Times - 2d -
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Dick Jauron, former head coach of the Bears and Bills, dies at age 74
Jauron earned AP Coach of the Year in 2001, during his five-year stint in Chicago.Yahoo Sports - 1h -
How USAID freeze could be the most catastrophic for women and girls
Women and girls are more susceptible to HIV and malaria in many developing countries.NBC News - 6h -
Miron Muslic: ‘We became refugees overnight. It was just devastating’
New Plymouth Argyle manager on fleeing from genocide in Bosnia when he was nine and the ‘fantasy’ of managing against Liverpool in the FA Cup. As the waves crash against the harbour walls of West ...The Guardian - 9h -
Canadian foreign interference agency says it detected a 'malicious activity' targeting candidate
A Canadian government department that tracks suspected foreign interference says it has detected a “coordinated and malicious activity” targeting federal Liberal Party leadership candidate Chrystia ...ABC News - 12h -
Trump dismisses head of the National Archives
President Donald Trump dismissed the head of the National Archives, a White House official said, following through on a vow last month to dismiss Colleen Shogan.NBC News - 13h -
U.S. Waives Funding Freeze at Syria Camp Holding ISIS Fighters, but Future Is in Doubt
Upholding security at the camp in Syria is seen as critical to prevent a resurgence of the Islamic State, but contractors don’t know where they stand as the United States looks to cut foreign aid.The New York Times - 13h -
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U.S. hiring slowed in January, what this means for the economy
U.S. job growth in January was weaker than expected according to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics data. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady explains what this means.CBS News - 16h -
Courthouse Weddings Have Never Been More Chic
These low-key nuptials are growing in popularity and becoming an aesthetic, offering couples intimate yet affordable settings for their big day.The New York Times - 19h -
Treasury Sought to Freeze Foreign Aid Payments, Emails Show
Trump administration appointees and allies of Elon Musk wanted to use the Treasury’s sensitive payment system to block disbursements.The New York Times - 1d -
The drive at 65: Frank Fleming heading to Florida for Modified Tour opener at New Smyrna Speedway
Every February, Frank Fleming takes a trip to New Smyrna Beach, Florida. For several years, that vacation included racing a Modified during the World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Why It Is So Difficult to Stop the Flow of Fentanyl Into the U.S.
Stopping fentanyl from entering the United States presents major challenges, raising the question of what Mexico can actually do to meet President Trump’s demands in order to avoid tariffs.The New York Times - 2d -
NOAA Employees Told to Pause Work With ‘Foreign Nationals’
An internal email obtained by WIRED shows that NOAA workers received orders to pause “ALL INTERNATIONAL ENGAGEMENTS.”Wired - 2d -
Trump's aid freeze will worsen Sudan famine and cost lives, workers say
Some of the humanitarian aid USAID provided went to the African nation of Sudan. For two years now, its people have been caught in the middle of a civil war between two warlords. Debora Patta got a ...CBS News - 2d