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Trump defends Musk at first Cabinet meeting
Elon Musk, who leads President Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency, took center stage at the administration’s first cabinet meeting. Musk called his email directive to federal workers to ...NBC News - Feb. 27 -
What to know about Trump's first Cabinet meeting
President Trump held the first Cabinet meeting of his new administration on Wednesday. The first person he asked to speak was Tesla CEO Elon Musk. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi reports.CBS News - Feb. 26 -
'Queen Sugar' actor Kofi Siriboe dives into the art world with his first L.A. exhibition
The art exhibition on display from Feb. 21-23 at the Line Hotel in Koreatown explores themes of Black migration and movement via various art forms.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 21 -
LaVar Ball looks like his usual self in first video since foot amputation
Details around the medical issue that led to LaVar Ball's foot amputation remain scarce.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 22 -
Juan Soto hits a 426-foot home run in his first at-bat for the New York Mets
Juan Soto has homered in his first spring training at-bat for his new team, hitting a solo shot to left-center field in the first inning for the New York Mets against HoustonABC News - Feb. 22 -
Lakers share tribute to Anthony Davis in his first game back in Los Angeles since Luka Dončić trade
Davis helped the Lakers win a championship in 2020CBS Sports - Feb. 26 -
Here's who Shedeur Sanders is meeting with first for his top 30 visits, per report
Sanders is one of the top prospects heading into the 2025 NFL DraftCBS Sports - 1d -
I Used to Work at the IRS. Here’s How the Massive Job Cuts This Week Will Affect You
Is it a good time to cheat on your taxes given all the pink slips at the IRS?Inc. - Feb. 22 -
Thanks to Trump, Saudi Arabia Gets a Big Week in Diplomacy
Riyadh is hosting U.S., Russian and Arab officials for high-stakes talks on Ukraine and Gaza, more proof of its regional clout and warm relations with President Trump.The New York Times - Feb. 20 -
Thousands of IRS employees expected to be fired by Trump administration this week
One month into Trump's new administration, the president is continuing with his efforts to reshape the federal government. More than 6,000 IRS employees are expected to be fired by the end of the ...CBS News - Feb. 20 -
Trump calls DOGE email on federal employees' work week an 'ingenious idea'
President Trump praised an email sent by DOGE to federal workers asking them to respond with their accomplishments at their position in the last week.NBC News - Feb. 24 -
Macron suggests Ukraine truce could be weeks away after talks with Trump
During a visit to the White House, the French leader said any peace deal must "not be a surrender of Ukraine".BBC News - Feb. 25 -
Here are all the Trump tariffs hitting the economy in the coming weeks
The president’s announcement led to fears that he won’t just be using the threat of new tariffs as a negotiating tool, but as lasting policy.MarketWatch - Feb. 25 -
Trump says Canada, China and Mexico tariffs will take effect next week
President Donald Trump said Thursday that 25% tariffs on goods imported from Canada and Mexico would go into effect Tuesday, alongside yet another 10% layer of duties on China following one that ...NBC News - 6d -
More Trump administration firings, another email expected on work week details
There are concerns over Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) firings at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. This comes as details emerge about another potential email asking ...CBS News - 5d -
Trump to make high-stakes address marking six weeks in office
Six weeks after his sweeping election win, President Trump is set to tout his accomplishments and the theme, according to the White House, of the “renewal of the American dream.” It comes as ...NBC News - 1d -
On Mexico’s Once-Packed Border, Few Migrants Remain
There has been a dramatic drop in the number of people gathering at the U.S. border and trying to cross. Can it help Mexico stave off President Trump’s threatened tariffs?The New York Times - 2d -
How shocking is Trump's Ukraine approach?
President Trump has long signaled changes to the U.S. approach on the Russia-Ukraine war. Max Bergmann, the director of the Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program and the Stuart Center in ...CBS News - 5d -
How to watch Trump address to Congress
President Trump is set to address a joint session of Congress for the first time during his second term on Tuesday, outlining the goals of his administration and how he views the state of the ...The Hill - 1d -
My dying cousin supposedly ‘fell in love’ with his hospice nurse. She inherited his entire estate. How can this happen?
“‘He wasn’t married and didn’t ever have children.”MarketWatch - 3d -
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon’s Diatribe About Working From Home Is the Dumbest Thing I’ve Heard All Week
‘Don’t don’t give me this s–t that work-from-home-Friday works,” Jamie Dimon said at an employee town hall.Inc. - Feb. 23 -
Florence Pugh, fake snow and wedding gowns: Best pictures from London Fashion Week
Florence Pugh opened Harris Reed's show, while Richard Quinn's runway saw models in wedding dresses walking through fake snow.BBC News - Feb. 23 -
Starbucks removing over a dozen drinks from its menu next week: Here's the list
The coffee giant has announced that it is removing 13 less popular drinks on March 4.The Hill - Feb. 24 -
US politics briefing: Trump administration warns Kyiv and picks up court win in mass firings case
From the Trump administration’s latest moves abroad and in the US – here are the key US politics stories from Thursday at a glance. Thursday saw a judge rule that the Trump administration can ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Starmer’s Trump meeting ‘spectacular success’, says Streeting, as Tories dismiss president’s backing for Chagos deal – UK politics live
Health secretary hails talks over defence, security and trade as Badenoch says her party will continue to oppose Chagos deal. Anneliese Dodds , the international development minister, has quit her ...The Guardian - 5d -
K-pop stocks defy South Korea's political and economic woes — as well as Trump tariff threats
There is one sector that has offered hope to investors this year. One of South Korea's largest cultural exports: K-pop.CNBC - 1d -
USAID employees given 15 minutes to clear desks
Foreign aid workers at USAID were given just 15 minutes to clear out their desks today. The layoffs were part of President Trump’s efforts to cut spending by downsizing the federal bureaucracy. NBC ...NBC News - 6d -
Ahead of rivalry clash, Dusty May recalls how Tom Izzo won his respect
While Izzo remains a stalwart fixture at Michigan State, Michigan's May is getting his first taste of the tense competition between the two schools on Friday.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 20 -
UConn’s Geno Auriemma on his 40 years at the top and how the NCAA has evolved
Geno Auriemma has been a stalwart of women’s college basketball for four decades, achieving success most coaches could only dream of. In 1985 he took over a UConn program with just one winning ...Yahoo Sports - Feb. 21 -
In Pontypool, I saw the looming threat of Nigel Farage – and how Labour is playing into his hands | John Harris
Instead of bowing to rightwing populism, Starmer should take it on by rebuilding towns – and giving people the jobs and homes they crave. The south Welsh town of Pontypool doesn’t quite suggest a ...The Guardian - 3d -
How Elon Musk Uses Internet Slang to Marshal His Army of Online Fans
Mr. Musk uses online slang to marshal his 200 million social media followers in support of his efforts to gut the federal government. But he might be reaching his limits.The New York Times - 3d -
Here's where the first Chi-Chi's will open — and how you could own part of the brand
Chi-Chi's is making a comeback — and giving you the opportunity to own an equity stake in the brand.The Hill - Feb. 25 -
How to watch Serie A on Paramount+: Inter and Napoli face off with first place in the Scudetto race at stake
The 2024-25 Serie A season is back and Paramount+ and CBS Sports Golazo Network has all the actionCBS Sports - 5d -
How Illinois' first lady and Willette Benford give second chances to women leaving prison
CBS News contributor David Begnaud shows how Willette Benford, who spent 24 years in prison, is working with Illinois first lady M.K. Pritzker to help those exiting the criminal justice system.CBS News - 2d -
How a Hong Kong Artist Got Fired From McDonald’s
Luke Ching has made a name for himself with creative campaigns to improve working conditions for menial laborers, even as the scope for political protests in the city has narrowed.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
How Fallout 76 Went From A Disappointment To Delight For A Former Project Lead
It's not exactly a secret that Fallout 76's launch was a mess in 2018. Yet, almost seven years later, the online RPG has become a major success for Bethesda and Microsoft--and the source of pride ...GameSpot - Feb. 21 -
How The Sims grew from a virtual construction game into a cultural phenomenon
As The Sims celebrates its 25th anniversary, its legacy is undeniable.CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Revealed: how members of House of Lords benefit from commercial interests
Months-long Guardian investigation exposes weaknesses in code of conduct that could trigger calls for greater reform. Calls to toughen Lords rules as it is revealed one in 10 peers are paid for ...The Guardian - Feb. 24 -
How Dan Bongino Went From Infowars to FBI Deputy Director
Dan Bongino rose through the ranks of right-wing media thanks to his unflinching loyalty to Donald Trump and willingness to push baseless conspiracies—including about the FBI.Wired - Feb. 24
