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Top US Election Security Watchdog Forced to Stop Election Security Work
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has frozen efforts to aid states in securing elections, according to an internal memo viewed by WIRED.Wired - 5d -
Netanyahu says Israel working closely with US on Trump’s plan for Gaza
Israeli PM and US secretary of state express joint support for ‘bold vision’ that would force 2 million people to leave. Benjamin Netanyahu has said his government is working closely with the US to ...The Guardian - 4d -
UN judge forced woman to work as slave, court told
Lydia Mugambe, who is currently on trial at Oxford Crown Court, denies the four charges against her.BBC News - 3d -
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Ministers set to dump ‘prison works’ mantra in England and Wales
Damning report by former Tory justice secretary will give Starmer political cover to embark on overhaul of penal policyFinancial Times - 2d -
Building a Better world: A new Nordic way of working more sustainably and efficiently
The building industry, responsible for 40% of global CO2 emissions, is pressured to improve efficiency and sustainability. As urbanization accelerates and regulations tighten, the need for smarter, ...CBS News - 2d -
What worked, what didn't and what's next for NBA All-Star Weekend
What did the league get right -- and wrong -- about the new-look All-Star Game?ESPN - 2d -
U.S., Russia agree to "begin working on a path" to end Ukraine war
Senior officials from the U.S. and Russia meet in Saudi Arabia on improving ties and ending the war in Ukraine - but Ukraine isn't invited.CBS News - 2d -
Alison Hall on returning to work after successful breast cancer surgery
Inside Edition correspondent Alison Hall is back on the job after undergoing a double mastectomy to treat stage zero breast cancer. Following surgery, Hall received the uplifting news that she is ...CBS News - 2d -
Rubio says "work remains" on ending Ukraine war after talks with Russia
Officials from the United States and Russia met in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday about bringing an end to the war in Ukraine. The meeting happened without any officials from Ukraine in attendance. CBS ...CBS News - 2d -
Connecticut AG: Musk’s DOGE work in 'utter violation' of Constitution, Appointments Clause
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong said tech billionaire Elon Musk’s actions through the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) are in “utter violation” of the Constitution and its ...The Hill - 2d -
How to Use the CARS Method to Fight Back Against Bullies and Bros at Work
The world seems to be experiencing a rising tide of jerks lately. Here’s expert advice on how to deal with them.Inc. - 1d -
Lawyers helping migrant children facing deportation ordered to halt work
Affected organizations said the move would prevent them from offering critical legal services to migrant children who crossed the U.S. southern border without their parents or legal guardians.CBS News - 1d -
Judge bars firing of intelligence officers working on DEI issues
A federal judge temporarily barred two intelligence agencies from terminating employees who had been assigned to work on diversity efforts. The order blocks the Office of the Director of National ...The Hill - 1d -
Most in new poll say system of checks and balances not working well
Most in a new poll said the system of checks and balances in the U.S. government is not working well. When asked about the functioning of “the system of checks and balances between the executive, ...The Hill - 23h -
Why Traditional Annual Planning Doesn’t Work, and What Does
The first 90 days are crucial to regroup and get the annual plan off the ground.Inc. - 8h -
Birkenstocks are not works of art, top German court rules in copyright case
Sandal maker, founded in Germany in 1774, wanted to stop ‘copycats’ selling similar products. They may be the footwear of choice for Hollywood A-listers and pop stars, but Birkenstock sandals are ...The Guardian - 8h -
F1 75 Live: What worked, what didn't, event's future
For the first time, F1 introduced all 10 teams' new looks in one place in front of thousands of fans.ESPN - 8h -
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Work Has Given Me Tech Neck. This Device Is Helping Undo the Damage
Hours of screen time lead to stiffness, pain, and brain fog. I tested the Chirp Wheel to see if it could help—and the results were surprising.Wired - 5h -
What is the IRS 90-day tax rule and how does it work?
If you're facing back taxes or tax disputes, it's important to understand how this rule works. Here's why.CBS News - 4h -
Republicans eye dueling budget votes next week as Mike Johnson faces pressure to act
House Speaker Mike Johnson is eying a committee vote next week to kickstart a massive multi-trillion-dollar package to advance President Donald Trump’s legislative agenda.NBC News - Feb. 7 -
Even if France’s budget doesn’t tackle the public deficit, let’s give thanks it exists | Agnès Poirer
Politics have sunk so low since Emmanuel Macron’s snap election, we’re just grateful when foretold catastrophes don’t materialise. Houra! Or rather, hurrah! On Monday, the French government, led ...The Guardian - Feb. 8 -
Trump's border czar is 'begging' for money for immigration crackdown, Senate budget chief says
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s “border czar,” Tom Homan, and budget director, Russell Vought, met with Senate Republicans on Tuesday afternoon and pleaded with them to send the ...NBC News - Feb. 11 -
Frontier’s stock slides 3% as Spirit rebuffs budget airline’s takeover offer for a third time
Frontier reiterates view that combining makes more sense than Spirit going it aloneMarketWatch - Feb. 12 -
Spicer: China must ‘significantly deescalate’ before US can consider reducing military budget
Former White House press secretary Sean Spicer argued that China must “significantly deescalate” before the U.S. can consider reducing its military budget. Spicer joined NewsNation’s “The Hill” ...The Hill - 6d -
Singapore is set to deliver its first budget under its new prime minister. Here's what to expect
Lawrence Wong, who took the helm from Lee Hsien Loong, will deliver the budget on Feb. 18. The country is due for a general election by November.CNBC - 6d -
US politics briefing: Trump rails against Zelenskyy and derails Senate Republicans’ budget proposal
From the Trump administration’s latest moves to Donald Trump’s latest feuds – key US politics stories from Wednesday at a glance. The Guardian is tracking Donald Trump and his administration’s ...The Guardian - 17h -
As Trump, GOP grow leery of Medicaid cuts, here’s who may foot tax-cut bill
Congressional Republicans and President Donald Trump are hurtling toward a collision over tax reform, exposing a growing ideological rift over healthcare spending that could threaten the ...MarketWatch - 22h -
Trump appears to agree to cut checks to Americans to share portion of savings from Doge cost-cutting
‘Department of government efficiency’ head Elon Musk suggested $5,000 checks to US households if targets met. Donald Trump has appeared to embrace a proposal to share a portion of the cuts in US ...The Guardian - 2h -
Silicon Valley and Indian investors spend big as English cricket goes up for sale
Foreign investors have been googly-eyed about English soccer for decadesABC News - Feb. 7 -
Tech megacaps plan to spend more than $300 billion in 2025 as AI race intensifies
Meta, Amazon, Alphabet and Microsoft intend to invest as much as $320 billion this year into AI advancement technologies.CNBC - Feb. 8 -
Why Apple may get the ‘last laugh’ in AI as rivals double down on spending craze
Apple will have more free cash flow at its disposal and can “pawn off” AI spending on other big technology companies, one analyst said.MarketWatch - Feb. 11 -
Appeals court denies Trump admin request to block judge's order to lift spending freeze
A federal appeals court on Tuesday declined to temporarily block a lower court's orders directing the Trump administration to unfreeze federal grants. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit ...The Hill - Feb. 11 -
Growth in Russian military spending outpaces all European countries combined: Think tank
The rate of growth for Russia's military spending outpaced all other European countries combined in 2024 as its invasion of Ukraine has persisted for nearly three years, according to an analysis ...The Hill - Feb. 12 -
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UK spending shake-up would allow councils to favour local small businesses
Plan to change public procurement rules to boost local growth and job creationFinancial Times - Feb. 13 -
Olipop Just Landed a $1.85-Billion Valuation After Raising $50 Million. Here’s How It Plans to Spend the Cash
The prebiotic soda brand and two-time Inc. 5000 honoree was previously valued at $200 million in 2021.Inc. - Feb. 13 -
Vance doubles down on demand for NATO to boost defense spending, Hegseth defends Ukraine comments
Both Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are in Europe amid President Trump's announcement of potential U.S. negotiations with Russia to end the war in Ukraine. CBS News ...CBS News - 6d -
Americans expect to spend a record $14.6 billion on their significant others for Valentine’s Day, report finds
The uncertainty of the future and the broader economy may be leading people to splurge on holidays, expert says.CNBC - 6d
