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Trump administration briefing: hundreds fired from US climate agency as Americans feel economy getting worse
Democrats warn that cutting jobs at Noaa ‘will cost American lives’ – key US politics stories from Wednesday at a glance. The Trump administration has fired hundreds of workers at the National ...The Guardian - 6d -
FedEx flight catches fire after colliding with bird during takeoff from Newark airport
A FedEx cargo plane traveling from Newark to Indianapolis struck a bird during takeoff Saturday morning, according to officials.NBC News - 5d -
Embiid benched, declines comment as Sixers lose
A season full of championship hopes in Philadelphia has turned into a debacle for the 76ers, and the latest blight came in a defeat to Brooklyn, their seventh straight loss, and one that saw ...ESPN - Feb. 23 -
Santorini's earthquake swarm is declining gradually as thousands return
Scientists from the University of Athens monitoring an earthquake swarm near the island of Santorini say the phenomenon is in “gradual decline” nearly a month after the multiple tremors startedABC News - Feb. 24 -
Vance on Trump declining to endorse him: ‘It’s too early’
Vice President Vance argued that it's too early for President Trump to name his successor, after Trump declined to endorse his No. 2 as the Republican nominee in 2028. Vance, in an interview with ...The Hill - Feb. 25 -
Nations salvage funding deal to reverse wildlife decline
Funding agreed at UN conference in Rome that would attempt to tackle the rapid loss of biodiversityBBC News - Feb. 28 -
Kopitar’s Declining Production: A Shift in His Role with the Kings
Has the Los Angeles Kings captain, Anze Kopitar, finally slowed down? After 19 seasons, 1,429 regular-season games, 97 playoff games, and 51 games on the Slovenian national team, the guy has to ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
HPV vaccine credited for declining cervical precancer rates
Fewer precancerous lesions are being found in young women undergoing cervical cancer screenings thanks to the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. Rates of precancerous lesions in women between ...The Hill - 6d -
Who's on first? A closer look at the decline of the first baseman
A position known for powerful sluggers has become a revolving door. We asked MLB insiders what has changed.ESPN - 23h -
Champions League review: brilliant goalkeeping and Leverkusen in decline
The last 16 started with a host of intriguing fixtures. We hand out honours and dishonours from the latest round of action. Arsenal Continue reading...The Guardian - 10h -
Alarming new data on butterfly decline in the U.S.
The total amount of butterflies in the U.S. declined by 22% over two decades, a new study shows. Eliza Grames, an assistant professor at Binghamton University and co-author of the study, joins CBS ...CBS News - 5h -
‘War feminism’ helped doom USAID
The failure to deliver women’s liberation to Afghanistan delegitimized USAID in the eyes of Americans who have decided to turn away from the idea of development aid altogether.The Hill - 1d -
Current and Former Scale AI Contractors Allege Wage Theft in Letter to U.S. Senators
Scale’s former managing director will appear this week at a Senate confirmation hearing for the White House’s top science role.Inc. - Feb. 24 -
Amid risks to Education Dept., borrowers should 'immediately' take key actions, consumer advocates say
Amid the threats to the Education Dept. and reports that Musk's DOGE had gained access to student loan borrower data, consumer advocates are issuing warnings.CNBC - Feb. 25 -
Gabbard: Zelensky’s 'immediate escalation' during White House meeting created 'huge rift' in relationship
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s “immediate escalation” during his White House meeting with President Trump created a “huge rift” in the ...The Hill - 4d -
2025 Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep: All-Rookie Team highlights which prospects will make an immediate impact
Kristian Campbell and Drake Baldwin are among those who get to see at-bats from the get-goCBS Sports - 2d -
Trump warns that death awaits Hamas leaders and Gazans if hostages aren't immediately released
President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to have members of Hamas and Palestinians in Gaza killed if hostages are not immediately released.NBC News - 1d -
Stock Market Sees Biggest Declines of Trump’s Presidency So Far
Fueling a 1.7 percent decline on Friday was an unexpected drop in the University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment index, as Americans worried about stubborn inflation.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Two Trump officials decline to say Russia started the war in Ukraine
Two Trump administration officials publicly declined to say Russia started the war in Ukraine in 2022, despite Russia launching a full-scale invasion.NBC News - Feb. 23 -
Greek scientists say Santorini's earthquake swarm is in "gradual decline." Thousands return
Scientists from the University of Athens monitoring an earthquake swarm near the island of Santorini say the phenomenon is in “gradual decline” nearly a month after the multiple tremors startedABC News - Feb. 24 -
Trump declines to describe Putin as a 'dictator' after calling Zelenskyy one
President Donald Trump hosted French President Emmanuel Macron at the White House, where they discussed the status of Ukraine-Russia peace talks.ABC News - Feb. 24 -
US consumer confidence plummets in February, biggest monthly decline since 2021
U.S. consumer confidence plummeted in February, the biggest monthly decline in more than four years, a business research group said TuesdayABC News - Feb. 25 -
Christianity’s Decline in U.S. Appears to Have Halted, Major Study Shows
Young people contributed to the shift. “If you’re a young white male these days and you think of yourself as conservative, then being religious is a part of that.”The New York Times - Feb. 26 -
Christianity in US stops decline after years of losses: Pew
The decline in the number of Americans who identify as Christian appears to be slowing down after years of losses, according to a Pew Research Center survey published Wednesday. The expansive ...The Hill - Feb. 26 -
South Koreans Are Having More Babies After Years of Decline
South Korea reported a rare increase in births last year as the country grapples with a dwindling population. Its fertility rate remains the world’s lowest.The New York Times - Feb. 27 -
Michelle Trachtenberg’s cause of death undetermined as family declines autopsy
Gossip Girl and Buffy the Vampire Slayer actor, 39, died this week after being found unresponsive at her apartment. Michelle Trachtenberg’s natural talent shone in everything from Harriet the Spy ...The Guardian - Feb. 27 -
Hollywood diversity in decline despite audience demand, study finds: 'The writing was on the wall'
Despite the popularity of films like 'Wicked,' opportunities for people of color in Hollywood declined in 2024, according to the latest UCLA Hollywood Diversity Report.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 27 -
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Trump says tariffs are to curb fentanyl, but U.S. overdose deaths are already declining
While President Donald Trump has said the tariffs are meant stop the flow of drugs across the border, experts worry it may undermine progress already underway.NBC News - 1d -
Applebee's owner Dine Brands to lean on value, marketing to reverse sales declines
Dine Brands is trying to boost sales in 2025 after reporting its fourth straight quarter of domestic same-store sales declines for Applebee's and IHOP.CNBC - 7h -
Applebee's owner Dine Brands to lean on value, marketing to reverse sales declines
Dine Brands hopes to boost sales this year with a wider swath of value meals and buzzier advertising after a rough 2024 for Applebee’s and IHOP.NBC News - 4h -
Thousands of USAID workers terminated by Trump administration
United States Agency for International Development workers received 15-minute windows to vacate their offices after most staff members were terminated by the Trump administration. CBS News' Aaron ...CBS News - Feb. 27 -
Cuts at USAID and Elsewhere Strain Global Journalism
Investigative journalists around the world relied on funding from the U.S. Now, those watchdogs are scrambling to survive a sudden cash crunch.The New York Times - Feb. 27 -
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 - Feb. 28 -
Political theater ruined Congress's opportunity to save USAID
They fixated on sensational and inappropriate rhetoric, diminishing the credibility of their oversight efforts.The Hill - 6d -
USAID cuts could send global health into chaos
The Trump administration's decision to end almost all foreign aid spending from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is poised to plunge global health into chaos. The ...The Hill - 4d -
Trump administration considering criminal referrals in USAID fight
The Trump administration is signaling it may bring criminal referrals against employees of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) or grantee recipients over allegations of misuse of ...The Hill - 1d -
Murkowski blasts 'callous' DOGE, backs USAID
Sen. Lisa Murkowski has spoken out against the Trump administration's efforts to gut the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) by slashing jobs and foreign contracts, emphasizing the ...The Hill - 6h
