How Musk and Trump are flooding the zone

Can anyone stop Elon Musk’s hostile takeover of the US government?

The billionaire’s aggressive efficiency drive has critics warning of a constitutional crisis. Allies say he’s just getting started

Financial Times - 4d

Lawmakers question Musk’s ‘infiltration’ into Education Dept. and student loan borrower data

Senators expressed concern that Elon Musk's DOGE had "infiltrated" the U.S. Department of Education and possibly gained access to federal student loan data.

CNBC - 4d

DOGE Builds ‘Firewall’ Between Musk’s Team and Legacy USDS Workers

“As far as I can tell, they’re hiding,” one USDS employee said about the DOGE team.

Wired - 4d

The Slash-and-Burn Tactics Musk Brings to Washington Often Backfired at Twitter

Can Elon Musk’s track record at X help predict the results of his current exploits within the U.S. federal government?

Inc. - 4d

How NBA experts graded Warriors' blockbuster trade for Butler

Here's how NBA experts graded the Golden State Warriors' trade for All-NBA forward Jimmy Butler.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Here’s how Democrats should fight back against Trump | Margaret Sullivan

Democrats in a new generation are punching back hard. And, in so doing, showing their colleagues how to overcome their reputation for dithering. It’s easy to be disgusted with the Democratic party ...

The Guardian - 4d

How Saquon Barkley went from expendable in New York to invaluable in Philadelphia

Saquon Barkley’s transformation from expendable in New York to invaluable during Philadelphia’s run to Sunday’s Super Bowl did not happen over the course of just one offseason.

NBC News - 4d

How Andy Reid became one of the NFL's best coaches ever

Andy Reid is set to win his fourth Super Bowl as coach of the Kansas City Chiefs.

NBC News - 4d

How to Pay Off Credit Card Debt

A new report finds that people are spending more on their cards and paying down less. Financial experts offer tips for reducing that debt, starting with looking at your spending habits.

The New York Times - 4d

‘In a real sense, US democracy has died’: how Trump is emulating Hungary’s Orbán

Trump has moved to gut the federal government, fire critics and reward allies – a path similar to ‘would-be dictators’ like Orbán, experts say. A pitiless crackdown on on illegal immigration. A ...

The Guardian - 4d

Elon Musk’s journey from climate champion to backing EV-bashing Trump

Musk believes Tesla’s rivals are more vulnerable to Trump’s moves against electric vehicles. Donald Trump ’s attempts to slash incentives for electric cars would cause sales of the vehicles to ...

The Guardian - 5d

How does 'The Substance' compare to earlier Demi Moore films?

Demi Moore starred in a series of box-office hits in the early 1990s before going on an acting hiatus. Now she's earned her first Oscar nomination for 'The Substance.'

Los Angeles Times - 5d

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 - 5d

Elon Musk Thinks Air Traffic Control Needs Innovation. Does it?

Musk’s delusions are powered by a common illusion.

Inc. - 5d

How Much Can 10,000 Mexican Troops Achieve at the Border?

To stave off U.S. tariffs, Mexico agreed to deploy 10,000 troops to its northern border. Analysts and former officials question whether they can effectively stop the flow of fentanyl.

The New York Times - 5d

How Elon Musk boosted false USAID conspiracy theories to shut down global aid

Elon Musk drove fringe viewpoints on USAID into the mainstream on X, as the Trump administration halted the humanitarian relief agency’s work.

NBC News - 5d

Elon Musk vs The US Government

Musk says "it's now or never" for his revolution

BBC News - 5d

How a wave of antisemitic attacks roiled Australia and provoked claims of foreign influence

A wave of antisemitic attacks has roiled Australia, with a dozen arrests for vandalizing or setting homes, schools, and synagogues on fire since October

ABC News - 5d

Elon Musk’s DOGE Is Working on a Custom Chatbot Called GSAi

The chatbot is part of Elon Musk and President Donald Trump’s ambitions to use AI and other technologies to cut costs and modernize the US government.

Wired - 5d

How Brands Are Winning the Super Bowl This Year With High-Impact Ads

Companies have already dropped teasers and full commercials online ahead of the big game. Here are five of our favorites.

Inc. - 5d

‘Screams and Smoke’: How a Deadly Mass Shooting Unfolded in Sweden

The police responding to the attack encountered firing so intense that they struggled to tell how many gunmen were on the scene, an official said.

The New York Times - 5d

As Elon Musk Attacks DEI, Tesla Quietly Addresses Racism Complaints

The company’s board pledged to investors that it would pay closer attention to how the company managed workers.

The New York Times - 5d

How to cook the perfect boiled egg, according to science

Scientists say they’ve cracked the code for boiling the perfect egg

ABC News - 5d

How to Boil an Egg? Scientists Claim to Have Cracked the Recipe.

Their new method takes 32 minutes.

The New York Times - 5d

'Apple Cider Vinegar' explains how a revered wellness influencer became reviled

Netflix's new limited series tells the story of Australian wellness influencer Belle Gibson, whose story of overcoming brain cancer turned out to be false.

Los Angeles Times - 6d