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Could the federal layoffs impact the Virginia governor race?
Democrats in the state believe the impact being felt by the job cuts on the federal level by the Trump administration might sway voters and flip the governor seat.ABC News - 3d -
Horticulturists, Biologists, Engineers: Federal ‘Bloat’ or Valued Experts?
President Trump’s effort to remake the government is a direct challenge to a decades-long effort to build a civil service stocked with experts. Critics say it will backfire.The New York Times - 1d -
Federal Officials Underplaying Measles Vaccination, Experts Say
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has described the outbreak in West Texas last week as a “top priority.” But he has not explicitly encouraged Americans to get vaccinated.The New York Times - 19h -
Share of €500,000 jackpot offered to men who bought scratchcard with stolen credit card
Winnings as yet unclaimed by thieves in Toulouse who bought scratchcard amid legal debate over who gets payout. Two homeless men who bought a winning lottery scratchcard with a stolen credit card ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Man offers to split winnings after thieves hit jackpot with his credit card
The Frenchman has called on the thieves to strike a deal with him to split the €500,000 (£413,664) prize.BBC News - Feb. 21 -
Anne Wojcicki has a new offer to take 23andMe private, this time for $74.7 million
23andMe CEO Anne Wojcicki and New Mountain Capital have submitted a proposal to take the company private.CNBC - Feb. 21 -
Review: 'Suits LA' is a work in progress, but 'Grosse Pointe Garden Society' offers intrigue
Two new series premiere Sunday on NBC, including the murder mystery 'Grosse Pointe Garden Society' and 'Suits LA,' an offshoot of the lawyer drama made popular on Netflix.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 23 -
Hurricanes Reportedly Offered Rantanen 'Nine Digit' Deal, Will He Be In Carolina After NHL Trade Deadline
A Sportsnet report Saturday night indicated that Carolina Hurricanes right winger, Mikko Rantanen, was considering a massive contract extension offer from the team – specifically, a financial ...Yahoo Sports - Feb. 23 -
'Conclave' wins big at SAG Awards; Jane Fonda’s speech offers a moment of political resistance
The papal thriller “Conclave” won best ensemble and Timothée Chalamet took best actor at the 31st Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday, a pair of twists that added a few final wrinkles to an ...NBC News - Feb. 24 -
‘Super exciting’ visit of dolphins to East River offers hope of cleaner New York
The rare sighting of two common short-beaked dolphins hints at an environmental success story. When New Yorkers were graced by the presence of two dolphins in the city’s East River earlier this ...The Guardian - Feb. 24 -
Just Eat shares soar 54% after Prosus offers to buy food delivery firm for $4.3 billion
Just Eat Takeaway.com is poised to be acquired by Dutch technology investor Prosus in a deal worth roughly 4.1 billion euros ($4.3 billion).CNBC - Feb. 24 -
If Jai Lucas is Miami's next coach, Duke's rout of Hurricanes offers glimpse of what's possible
Lucas had the defensive scout for Tuesday's game and played a large hand in recruiting Duke's rosterCBS Sports - 5d -
The Fed’s favorite tool to track inflation unlikely to offer ammo for reducing U.S. interest rates
The latest look at U.S. inflation is unlikely to ease the worries on Wall Street, but it probably won’t add to the jitters.MarketWatch - 4d -
Washington Post Owner Jeff Bezos’ Meddles With Editorial Policy and Offers Business Owners a Lesson
If you interfere with your business in a way that upsets staff and customers, you risk their ire—no matter the reasons for your decisions.Inc. - 3d -
Activist Elliott takes a stake in Aspen Technology and pushes back on an offer from Emerson
Elliott Investment Management has a $1.5 billion stake in Aspen Technology, and the activist disagrees with a tender offer from Emerson Electric.CNBC - 2d -
U.K. neighbors offered a bounty to turn in a Hong Kong pro-democracy activist to Chinese officials
The “wanted” posters were sent by mail, arriving at the homes of Hong Kong activist Carmen Lau’s neighbors in the town near London, notifying them of a bounty.NBC News - 2d -
Deebo Samuel traded: Could Brandon Aiyuk be next? GM John Lynch says 49ers listening to trade offers for WR
What a past year it's been for Aiyuk and San FranciscoCBS Sports - 1d -
Ja'Marr Chase contract: Bengals make offer to WR, sides remain far apart on talks for new deal, per report
Chase is entering the final year of his contractCBS Sports - 30m -
Agencies push back on Musk ultimatum
Elon Musk and DOGE sent an email to federal employees demanding they list five things they worked on in the past week, saying failure to respond would be taken as resignation. But multiple agency ...CBS News - Feb. 23 -
How to kill the Fed’s independence
If Trump wanted to take control, its constitutional protections are far from secureFinancial Times - 6d -
The Showdown Between Elon Musk and Sam Altman
This week, the Uncanny Valley hosts discuss the lawsuits, bidding wars, and power plays over OpenAI.Wired - Feb. 20 -
Elon Musk Is Focused on DOGE. What About Tesla?
Mr. Musk, one of President Trump’s main advisers, has not outlined a plan to reverse falling sales at the electric car company of which he is chief executive.The New York Times - Feb. 20 -
5 takeaways from Musk's CPAC talk
Elon Musk served as one of the main attractions at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on Thursday evening with a late-scheduled appearance that saw him wield a chainsaw and discuss ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
Elon Musk waves 'bureaucracy chainsaw' gifted by Argentina
Argentina's president gifted Elon Musk a chainsaw to symbolise cuts to bureaucracy.BBC News - Feb. 21 -
DOJ dropping immigration case against Musk's SpaceX
The Department of Justice (DOJ) said Thursday it is planning to drop its lawsuit against Elon Musk's SpaceX, which alleged the company discriminated against refugees and asylees during the hiring ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
Elon Musk becomes a new power center at CPAC
Elon Musk stole the show at CPAC, a surprise guest who wielded a chainsaw to symbolize his government cuts.NBC News - Feb. 21 -
Musk wields his Doge chainsaw - but is a backlash brewing?
Facing constituents angry about the impact of sweeping government job cuts, some Republicans are expressing concern.BBC News - Feb. 21 -
Here Are the Digital Clues to What Musk Is Really Up To
What will DOGE do with access to personal data on almost all Americans?The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Do Elon Musk and His Father Get Along?
Errol Musk questioned his son’s parenting ability on a podcast, but said that his comments had been taken out of context and that they were on good terms.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
What Musk’s Chain Saw at CPAC Was Really About
Waving a chain saw onstage at CPAC, Elon Musk showed how he has emulated a right-wing leader.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Murkowski knocks Musk over ‘absurd weekend email’
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) slammed Elon Musk over an “absurd weekend email” sent to federal employees requiring they send the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) a list of what they ...The Hill - Feb. 23 -
‘Dark MAGA’ Spreads as Elon Musk’s Influence Grows
Elon Musk continues to extend his power among constituents and in the government.Inc. - Feb. 23 -
12:30 Report — Musk, departments locked in standoff
{beacon} 12:30 REPORT Let's kick off another week. In today's issue: Musk deadline for federal workers looms House GOP leaders try to woo moderates AI-generated Trump video plays at HUD Kristen ...The Hill - Feb. 24 -
OPM tells HR leaders that response to Musk is 'voluntary'
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) informed agency leaders that employee response to an email asking for a recap of what they accomplished last week is voluntary and that failure to do so ...The Hill - Feb. 24 -
Judge Questions Constitutionality of Musk’s DOGE Operation
The judge expressed concern over the unresolved issues about who is in charge of Elon Musk’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency, if it is not Mr. Musk, as the White House has claimed.The New York Times - 6d -
Elon Musk's approach to government spending sparks debate
As head of the Department of Government Efficiency, Elon Musk has taken an aggressive approach to budget cuts. Economist Oren Cass weighs in on whether this strategy is reform or reckless ...CBS News - 6d -
Crockett delivers blunt message to Musk: 'F--- off'
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) delivered a short and blunt message to tech billionaire Elon Musk on Tuesday when approached by a reporter outside the Capitol. “If you could speak directly to Elon ...The Hill - 5d
