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Remote Work for Civil Servants Faces a Challenge Under Trump
Federal employees and others in the capital have grown attached to work-from-home arrangements. But hybrid work may disappear in the second Trump era.The New York Times - 1d -
U.S. Hits Sudan's Leader With Sanctions Over Brutal Civil War
The move comes after the Biden administration last week accused a Sudanese rebel group of committing genocide.The Wall Street Journal - 2d -
I’ve seen government reform work, but only with experienced civil servants
If reform is needed — and it no doubt is — achieving meaningful reform without the cooperation of career professionals is a non-starter.The Hill - 15h -
‘A mix of emotions’: Hamas deal seen as a betrayal but greeted with joy by Palestinians
Protests in favour and against Gaza ceasefire deal have taken place across Israel while Palestinians welcome concessions. News of a ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas has ...The Guardian - 1d -
‘We are ready’: the ACLU is prepared to fight Trump’s attacks on civil liberties
Organization faces arguably its biggest test with Trump’s return to power with deportation, free speech and immigration on the agenda. The American Civil Liberties Union, a leading defender of ...The Guardian - 1d -
Sid Meier's Civilization VII Release Date, Platforms, And Everything We Know
One of the first major game releases of 2025 is one that players have been waiting years and years for. Sid Meier's Civilization VII is finally arriving after a long, eight-year hiatus ...GameSpot - 2d -
‘The Interview’: Ambassador David Pressman Is Alarmed by What He Has Seen
Ambassador David Pressman talks about his contentious relationship with Viktor Orban’s administration and why what happens in Hungary matters.The New York Times - 2d -
UK councils say government ‘can’t have it both ways’ on pension reform
Town halls in England and Wales warn that requirement to take ‘principal advice’ from pools could create conflict of interestFinancial Times - 3d -
'Who would have thought?': Dennis Quaid seen evacuating in Brentwood
Actor Dennis Quaid spoke with KNBC's Robert Kovacik about the fires surrounding Los Angeles as he evacuated his Brentwood home and packed up his daughter’s belongings.NBC News - Jan. 11 -
Reform UK councillors resign in protest over Farage
A group of councillors in Derbyshire say the party "has lost its sense of direction" under Farage's leadership.BBC News - Jan. 11 -
Nigerian authorities round up street children seen as "security threat"
Sharia police in Nigeria's Kano state say they've "mopped up 300 of these boys from the streets" and put them in a camp for "rehabilitation."CBS News - Jan. 10 -
Mercury's north pole seen in stunning new photos after spacecraft flyby
The BepiColombo spacecraft swooped as close as 183 miles above Mercury's night side before passing directly over the planet's north pole.CBS News - Jan. 10 -
Alec Baldwin sues prosecutors in Rust trial, alleging civil rights violations
Actor has filed civil lawsuit claiming prosecutors targeted him for professional or political gain, and intentionally concealed evidence that vindicated him. Actor Alec Baldwin has filed a civil ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
Demystifying the Department of Government Efficiency
This week we break down the new government committee being led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy.Wired - Jan. 9 -
WATCH: California wildfires seen from bird's-eye view
The multiple blazes in the Los Angeles area were witnessed from a helicopter flying above.ABC News - Jan. 9 -
Civil servant long-term sickness hits post-pandemic high in UK
Ministry of Justice was department with highest average length of absenceFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
LA’s night of horror as furious wildfires ignited: ‘Never seen anything like this’
At least five people are dead and several injured as multiple fires burn, including most destructive in city’s history. California wildfires: live updates Los Angeles firefighters were already ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
‘I’ve been hooked’: scourge of shady line calls baffles Raducanu and others
In world of elite tennis, not everyone believes rivals can be trusted to make fair calls in umpire-free practice sessions. During a calm, quiet afternoon in the buildup to Wimbledon last year , ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
WATCH: California fires seen from plane window before LAX landing
California fires seen from a diverted plane, with flames completely engulfing the area below.ABC News - Jan. 8 -
11 More of the Most Fun Things We’ve Seen at CES
As our week in Las Vegas winds to a close, here’s a final look at the most clever, smart, and forward-looking tech at CES 2025.Wired - Jan. 8 -
U.S. accuses one side in Sudan's vicious civil war of genocide
The U.S. government has determined that Sudan's RSF paramilitary force and its allies have committed genocide in the country's raging civil war.CBS News - Jan. 7 -
10 More of the Coolest Things We’ve Seen at CES 2025
More of the wild ideas and clever innovations we’re seeing this week at tech’s big show in Las Vegas.Wired - Jan. 7 -
Evening Report — 'Order and civility' return to Jan. 6
❄️ Plus: Dangerous winter storms blast the US from the East Coast to the Midwest. {beacon} Evening Report © Greg Nash Trump victory certified in drama-free Jan. 6 anniversary CONGRESS FORMALLY ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Welfare reform for absent fathers
Fathers, not mothers, are the real center of the family problem.The Hill - Jan. 6 -
The battle for working people
Laura Loomer makes an important point about supporting American workers in the face of global competitionFinancial Times - Jan. 6 -
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The 10 Coolest Things We’ve Seen So Far at CES 2025
Tech's big show isn’t fully underway yet, but the odd and wonderful gadgets are already here. These are the coolest things we saw at the event preview.Wired - Jan. 6 -
Texas GOP civil war reaches bruising climax with leadership battle
Long-simmering tensions within the Texas GOP are spilling out into the open amid a heated battle for the state House Speaker seat. The fight underscores long-standing friction between the rump of ...The Hill - Jan. 5 -
Arteta: 'Never seen' decision like Brighton penalty
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said he has "never seen" a decision like the penalty awarded to Brighton in his team's 1-1 draw at the Amex Stadium on Saturday.ESPN - Jan. 5 -
Musk calls for Farage to be replaced as Reform party leader
Surprise split comes after two men disagreed over jailed rightwing activist Tommy RobinsonFinancial Times - Jan. 5 -
I’ve been waging war on my phone addiction | Rhik Samadder
My progress has been painfully slow, but at last I think I’m winning. A few years ago I found myself in the toilet without my phone and experienced a surge of actual panic. How was I supposed to ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
'Never seen this in my life' - was 'bizarre' penalty harsh on Arsenal?
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is left bemoaning a penalty decision he calls "bizarre" as his side's Premier League title challenge suffers a setback at Brighton.BBC News - Jan. 4 -
Arteta rages at Brighton penalty award: ‘I’ve never seen a decision like this’
João Pedro won and scored spot-kick in Arsenal draw ‘When you look, you can see contact there [with the ball]’ Mikel Arteta hit out at Anthony Taylor for awarding the penalty that pegged back ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
Believe it or not: The Cavaliers are one of the most dominant teams we've ever seen
Can Cleveland win it all this year?Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3 -
Stakt Mat review: The most versatile exercise mat I’ve ever used
I’ve tested the Stakt Mat for over a year — it’s now essential to my yoga, Pilates, barre and strength workouts.NBC News - Jan. 3 -
US health care reform: Why there are no easy fixes
While attention has been focused on the manner in which insurance companies handle claims, the broader issue is how the U.S. health system should be improved to serve the public interest.The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Labour’s pension reforms are based on flawed analysis
What exactly do savers get out of investing in the UK, other than a patriotic glow?Financial Times - Jan. 3 -
Will Congress get another shot at PBM reform?
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Congress missed a chance at PBM reforms. Will they get another? Lawmakers ended 2024 on the cusp of passing a ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
Ron Johnson: Reducing 'out of control' government spending is not only 'reasonable but doable'
Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) doubled down on a conservative plan to reduce government spending with new proposals outlined in an op-ed published by The Wall Street Journal. “Federal spending is out of ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
‘The best abs I’ve ever had – but it hurt!’: the punishing rise of extreme pilates
Intense workouts like Solidcore and SLT are booming, one $43 class at a time. Are they making women stronger or feeding Ozempic-era expectations for thin bodies?. It’s lunchtime on a Wednesday and ...The Guardian - Jan. 2
