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Federal housing agency refers NY Attorney General James to DOJ for investigation
A letter from the Federal Housing Finance Agency alleges that James "appears to have falsified records" in order to "receive favorable loan terms."ABC News - 8h -
Latvia Exits Land Mine Convention Amid Fears of Russian Aggression
The government, along with two other Baltic nations and Poland, agreed last month to quit the 1997 accord that prohibits from using anti-personnel mines. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was cited as a ...The New York Times - 10h -
3 shady tactics used during the 2008 housing crisis could be making a comeback
Risky financial products and scams could see a resurgence as the Trump administration hollows out the federal government’s consumer watchdog, advocates warned.MarketWatch - 4h -
Trump and DOGE Are Planning Deregulation at a Massive Scale
The White House will soon move to rapidly repeal or freeze rules that affect health, food, workplace safety, transportation and more.The New York Times - 35m -
How To Get The Best Ending In Lost Records: Bloom And Rage
Lost Records: Bloom & Rage Tape 2 is finally out now, bringing Don't Nod's latest narrative adventure to a close. Unlike Tape 1, this second half of the story includes chapter objectives you can ...GameSpot - 8h -
There’s AI Inside Windows Paint and Notepad Now. Here’s How to Use It
AI tools have arrived in two of the most basic and long-serving Windows utilities. Here’s what they do and how you can turn them off if you prefer.Wired - 1d -
Many HBCUs need government funding but some are preparing for a future without it
Colleges across the country are facing battles with the federal government over funding, but similar cuts and the potential elimination of the Education Department may be existential for ...NBC News - 6h -
Two judges consider holding Trump admin in contempt for defying court orders
NBC News Senior White House Correspondent Kelly O'Donnell and Legal Affairs Reporter Gary Grumbach join Meet the Press NOW as a Washington, D.C. federal judge and a Maryland district judge weigh ...NBC News - 6h -
Green groups sue Trump administration over climate webpage removals
The White House has pulled federal webpages tracking climate and environmental justice data. Green groups have sued the Trump administration over the removal of government webpages containing ...The Guardian - 1d -
Memo shows U.S. can send migrants with no criminal record to Guantanamo
A government memo obtained by CBS News shows the Trump administration created broad rules outlining which migrants can be held at Guantanamo Bay.CBS News - 11h -
Brown University to see federal funding halted by Trump administration
A White House official says the Trump administration is planning to halt more than half a billion dollars in contracts and grants awarded to Brown UniversityABC News - Apr. 3 -
Elon Musk’s DOGE Team Building System to Sell ‘Gold Card’ Immigrant Visas
The project represents something of a shift in mission for Elon Musk’s initiative, from cutting government costs toward a new goal of generating revenue.The New York Times - 3h -
I saw the rise and decline of YA literature from the inside. Here's what it was like
Author Charlie Jane Anders reflects on reading and writing young adult literature in an era of explosive popularity that may now be coming to an end.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
Jonathan McDowell on Retiring From Harvard and Leaving the U.S.
Jonathan McDowell is retiring from studying the universe. But he’s ramping up efforts to chronicle humanity’s exploration of space.The New York Times - 2d -
Trump questions Harvard's tax-exempt status after funding freeze
The federal government has frozen $2.2 billion in funding for the Ivy League school.CBS News - 1d -
How Brazil’s Rare Earths Mine Illustrates China’s Grip Over Minerals
A Brazilian rare earths mine backed by American investors illustrates China’s grip over the strategic minerals that underpin the modern economy.The New York Times - 6h -
Mother of Woman Killed by Immigrant Speaks at White House Briefing
The appearance by Patty Morin came as a federal judge threatened the Trump administration with a contempt-of-court investigation over its deportation flights to El Salvador.The New York Times - 2h -
His memories uncovered a secret jail - right next to an international airport
Six men in Bangladesh tell the BBC about how they were forced into detention under the now-deposed government.BBC News - 1d -
‘I’ll do it for them’: House Democrat says she’ll hold town halls when GOP colleagues won’t
Rep. Angie Craig (D-Minn.) joins Meet the Press NOW as Democrats hold town halls in GOP districts and calls on her party to center the middle class in its messaging while defending the due process ...NBC News - 6h -
Visa cancellations sow panic for international students
The speed and scope of the federal government’s efforts to terminate the legal status of international students have stunned colleges and universities across the countryABC News - 1d -
European Spa Company Therme Misrepresented Itself in an Effort to Expand Into Canada
A Times investigation shows Therme, a European firm, exaggerated its track record in securing a deal with Ontario, and government auditors found that the process had been unfair and opaque.The New York Times - 9h -
4/16: America Decides
Memo details how U.S. can send non-criminal migrants to Guantanamo Bay; Vietnam War documentary series uses CBS News archives and declassified government records.CBS News - 2h -
U.S. Prepares to Challenge Meta’s Social Media Dominance
On Monday, Meta will face off against the federal government in a landmark antitrust trial over claims that it illegally quashed competition by buying Instagram and WhatsApp.The New York Times - 2d -
A Harvard Scientist’s Tuberculosis Research Is Threatened by Trump’s Cuts
Researchers who have lost funds warned of long-term repercussions, but several said their school should still refuse to comply with the federal government.The New York Times - 2h -
All Collectibles In Lost Records: Bloom And Rage For Tape 1 And Tape 2
Lost Records: Bloom & Rage is a nostalgic adventure set in the 1990s, with storytelling and exploration that revolves around using a camcorder to capture video memoirs. Achievement hunters have ...GameSpot - 6h -
AP says its reporters were blocked from Oval Office despite court order
A federal judge found that the White House likely violated the First Amendment when it restricted the AP's access to press events based on its refusal to use the name Gulf of America.CBS News - 14h -
Lukas Martens sets new swimming world record in men's 400-meter freestyle
Olympic champion Lukas Martens of Germany has broken the men’s 400-meter freestyle record at the Swim Open StockholmABC News - 3d -
White House holds press briefing
Watch live coverage as White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt holds a press briefing.NBC News - 13h -
Finding 314 Things the Government Might Know About You
Two reporters spent over a month compiling and analyzing information about the reams of data the U.S. government collects about Americans.The New York Times - 5h -
4/16: CBS Mornings Plus
President Trump said Harvard should lose its tax-exempt status and be taxed as a political entity after the federal government halted $2.2 billion in grants to the university. Also, CBS News ...CBS News - 3h -
Judge finds 'probable cause' Trump administration is in criminal contempt
Federal judge James Boasberg slammed the government for failing to comply with his court order to temporarily halt removal flights to El Salvador. He wrote “probable cause exists to find the ...NBC News - 4h -
'Government Cheese' stays outside the box with a surreal Black family in the Valley
'Government Cheese' is a surrealist comedy on Apple TV+ about a Black family living in the San Fernando Valley that's based on co-creator Paul Hunter's own family.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
2025 National Recording Registry additions: Elton John, Celine Dion, Amy Winehouse and "Hamilton"
Other audio selected by the Library of Congress to be preserved for future generations include recordings by Chicago, Miles Davis, Helen Reddy, Steve Miller Band, Tracy Chapman, the soundtrack of ...CBS News - Apr. 9 -
Paige Bueckers Is Ushering In a New Generation of W.N.B.A. Stars
As more trailblazers retire, Bueckers represents a potential pillar for the league’s future.The New York Times - 2d -
JD Vance drops Ohio State football trophy at White House
JD Vance nearly fumbled Ohio State's college football championship trophy in a White House celebration Monday.CBS News - 2d -
White House embraces Abrego Garcia fight
The White House is digging in on its refusal to bring back a Maryland man who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador, viewing the controversial fight as a political winner that keeps the focus on ...The Hill - 5h -
Heineken initially downplayed tariffs. Now the brewer is concerned
Heineken shrugged off the threat of tariffs earlier this year, but in the company's latest earnings report, it said it's becoming increasingly cautious.CNBC - 11h -
DOGE Cuts Hobble Office That Would Aid NASA and SpaceX Mars Landings
The Astrogeology Science Center, which has helped astronauts and robots reach other worlds safely, is facing a substantial number of job reductions.The New York Times - 2d -
DOGE Cuts Pull AmeriCorps Volunteers Off of Disaster Relief Jobs
Workers for the National Civilian Community Corps were sent home due to “new operational parameters.” The program’s long-term fate is unclear.Wired - 5h -
Inside Coachella’s Extravagant Four-Course Dinners
Outstanding in the Field offers an unexpected festival experience, hosting a four-course dinner as the bands play.The New York Times - 2d