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Trump 'thinking about' absorbing Postal Service into administration
President Trump said Friday he was considering merging the U.S. Postal Service into his administration, calling the agency a “tremendous loser” of money. “We want to have a post office that works ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
The Postal Service’s History Amid Trump’s Threats to Change It
Trump has mused about privatizing the postal service.Inc. - 6d -
Postal Service braces for potential takeover by Trump's Commerce Department
President Donald Trump said Friday that his new commerce secretary, Howard Lutnick, “will be looking” at the U.S. Postal Service.NBC News - 6d -
Oversight Democrats warn Trump on plans to 'dismantle' Postal Service
Democratic members of the House Oversight Committee on Saturday urged President Trump to abandon plans to reform the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) after he said he was considering a “merger” for the ...The Hill - 6d -
What are Trump’s USPS plans? He says the Postal Service is a ‘tremendous loser’ that should ‘operate a lot better.’
President Donald Trump on Friday said his administration is working on an overhaul of the U.S. Postal Service and indicated that multiple options were under consideration.MarketWatch - Feb. 21 -
How the German Autobahn ended up without speed limits
Germany's Autobahn has large sections with no speed limits. Why doesn't the supposedly freedom-loving United States have something like that?CNBC - 9h -
Inmate Dies at N.Y. Prison as Corrections Officers’ Strike Continues
The 61-year-old man was found unresponsive in his cell at Auburn Correctional Facility, one of dozens of state prisons where corrections officers have walked off the job over working conditions.The New York Times - 4d -
Whole Hog Politics: Democrats learn the limits of resistance
On the menu: COVID-19 at root of Gen Z move to the right; Vivek readies battle for Ohio; Kemp brushes back Greene; A very big fish story It may be fitting that President Trump has been in a ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
'Not as dominant': Embiid admits knee limiting him
Sixers center Joel Embiid, who has been hampered by a left knee injury this season, admitted Thursday that "the way I was playing a year ago is not the way I'm playing right now."ESPN - Feb. 21 -
Is there no limit to Trump’s ever-expanding presidential powers?
Donald Trump has made clear that he intends to bend the federal bureaucracy to his will.The Hill - 4d -
China’s partnership with Russia needs to have limits
As Moscow’s top trading partner, Beijing wields substantial economic leverage over the KremlinFinancial Times - 21h -
Search continues for missing Durham runner
Jenny Hall, a keen long-distance runner, is described as 6ft (1.8m) tall with very long dark hair.BBC News - 5d -
Best Action Cameras (2025), Tested and Reviewed
Gearing up to shred the slopes or dive into the seas? These photography tools are made for danger.Wired - 5d -
Action must replace anger as Germany grapples with US
The defence of freedom at home and in Europe is the paramount task facing likely next chancellor Friedrich MerzFinancial Times - 2d -
Pritzker: Trump actions 'threat to our democracy'
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) on Wednesday called President Trump’s efforts to reshape and shrink the federal government a “threat to our democracy.” “The things that I'm speaking out about now, ...The Hill - 1d -
Broncos asst. accused of allegedly striking cop
Broncos outside linebackers coach Michael Wilhoite was arrested on suspicion of assaulting a police officer over the weekend in Denver.ESPN - 4d -
Israel says it is conducting strikes in southern Syria
Israel confirmed it is conducting strikes in southern Syria, as the new Syrian government calls for the full withdrawal of Israeli forces from Syrian territory.ABC News - 2d -
Unknown Deadly Illness Strikes Western Congo
The outbreak has been traced, tentatively, to three children who ate a bat, the W.H.O. said, and known threats like Ebola and Marburg have been ruled out.The New York Times - 3d -
The Papers: 'Putin will strike again' and Starmer heads to DC
The prime minister's upcoming talks with US President Donald Trump dominate the front pages on Thursday.BBC News - 1d -
MLB Park Factors that will affect your fantasy baseball hitters in 2025
Fantasy baseball analyst Dalton Del Don unveils his Park Factor findings for 2025.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 20 -
The IRS is firing thousands of workers. Will it affect your tax refund?
With the IRS laying off thousands of employees Thursday, many Americans may be wondering if their tax returns – or their refunds – will be affected.The Hill - 6d -
Half of U.S. Workers Worry About How AI Will Affect Their Jobs
AI-using respondents called it more useful for speeding up work than for improving the quality of their output, but 60 percent of respondents to a Pew survey said they don’t use AI at all.Inc. - 2d -
Some small businesses are on the brink after Trump's spending cuts affect contracts
"My company has been left behind," one small business founder said.ABC News - 1d -
Homeowner affected by landslide says buyout program is "not a good deal"
A FEMA-funded buyout program only provides 75% of the funding for the city to buy affected properties at fair market value, while the remaining share is absorbed by sellers.CBS News - 1d -
How Trump’s Changes to U.S. Gender Policy Could Affect Your Passport
President Trump’s order abolishing the “X” marker and recognizing only birth sex has caused confusion and anxiety for trans, intersex and gender-nonconforming travelers.The New York Times - 1d -
DOGE Puts $1 Spending Limit on Government Employee Credit Cards
The restrictions are already in place at the General Services Administration along with several other agencies. Soon they’ll roll out to most of the federal government, sources say.Wired - Feb. 20 -
Aaron Rodgers's two factors for his next team will limit his options
Soon-to-be-free-agent quarterback Aaron Rodgers has two factors regarding his next team.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 21 -
Pushback to Latest DOGE Demand May Signal Limits for Elon Musk
Pushback against Elon Musk’s latest demand to government employees reveals potential limits to his harsh approach to management and cost-cutting.The New York Times - 4d -
China’s Xi affirms 'no limits' partnership with Putin in call on Ukraine war anniversary
Chinese President Xi Jinping affirmed his “no limits” partnership in a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, China’s state media reported, on the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion ...NBC News - 3d -
To fight scams, Senate bill would limit transactions at crypto ATMs
The Crypto ATM Fraud Prevention Act proposed by Sen. Dick Durbin would prevent new users from spending more than $2,000 in a day at a bitcoin ATM.NBC News - 3d -
MLB collaborates with Takashi Murakami for limited-edition merch ahead of Tokyo series
The collaboration, unveiled by Complex, features Murakami's signature style on MLB merch.ESPN - 23h -
Hedge funds hit back against new leverage limits
Bodies representing big funds unleash lobbying offensive against global regulators’ plansFinancial Times - 6h -
Flat owners 'seething' at £8.8k a year service fee
Flat owners at an Manchester apartment block rail against a 249% service charge increase from April.BBC News - Feb. 21 -
Democrats introduce bill to protect transgender service members
A group of Democrats have introduced a bill to protect diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the military following President Trump's January executive order to dismantle such programming. The ...The Hill - 3d -
Forest Service employees react to widespread layoffs
Forest Service employees are reacting to the Trump administration cuts that are leading to widespread layoffs of many working around America's national parks. CBS News' Ian Lee reports.CBS News - 3d -
Sean Curran, "the unknown" leading the Secret Service
U.S. Secret Service Director Sean Curran discusses his unusual path to the agency's top job, telling CBS News, "I'm the unknown."CBS News - 2d -
Secret Service director recounts Trump assassination attempt
U.S. Secret Service Director Sean Curran was with President Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, during the July 2024 assassination attempt at a political rally. He opened up about that experience in an ...CBS News - 2d -
Slack platform down as users report service outage
Workplace communications platform Slack experienced an outage Wednesday morning as thousands of users reported they were unable to use the service.NBC News - 2d
