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White House pressed on email to federal employees, DOGE leadership
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt was pressed for more information on the email sent to federal employees that Elon Musk has been touting on social media. Leavitt was also hesitant to ...CBS News - 2d -
Musk push to downsize federal workforce runs into Cabinet roadblock
Elon Musk's push to reduce the federal workforce is running into headwinds as Senate-confirmed Cabinet and agency officials block his immediate efforts to carry out the Department of Government ...The Hill - 2d -
National parks cutting hours, services amid federal layoffs
National parks across the U.S. face service reductions and staffing shortages due to federal budget cutsThe Hill - 2d -
The Federal Reserve's favorite recession indicator is flashing a danger sign again
The 10-year yield fell below that of the 3-month note, marking an "inverted yield curve" that has a sterling recession prediction record.CNBC - 2d -
Federal layoffs shake up Virginia ahead of 2025 governor's race
ARLINGTON, Va. — Virginia could be one of the states most affected by President Donald Trump's moves to shrink the federal workforce — and this year’s race for governor will test whether the ...NBC News - 1d -
DOGE says it's now saved $65B in federal funds, but that's still impossible to verify
DOGE has updated its website to say it's slashed $65 billion in federal funding -- but they only provide records for $9.6 billion in savings from contract terminations.ABC News - 1d -
Wyden, Sanders: Federal layoffs threaten organ transplant system modernization
Sens. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) are expressing concern to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that recent layoffs at U.S. health agencies are ...The Hill - 21h -
Ex-Twitter employee left homeless questions Musk federal buyout offer
So far, about 100,000 federal workers have been fired or accepted buyouts offered by President Trump and adviser Elon Musk. Ed O'Keefe talked to one who took the deal, and to a former Twitter ...CBS News - 18h -
Federal Task Force to Combat Antisemitism visiting 10 college campuses
The Federal Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism announced Friday it would be visiting 10 university campuses that experienced antisemitic incidents since October 2023. The Department of Justice ...The Hill - 3h -
How Elon Musk Executed His Takeover of the Federal Bureaucracy
The operation was driven with a frenetic focus by the billionaire, who channeled his resentment of regulatory oversight into a drastic overhaul of government agencies.The New York Times - 3h -
Kansas City Chiefs 2025 NFL offseason, NFLPA report card: Patrick Mahomes needs help up front and at WR
The Chiefs need help protecting Mahomes as evidenced by a horrific showing in the Super Bowl. But with Mahomes leading, it’s hard to count the Chiefs out no matter who they put around him.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 12 -
UN envoy says creating an inclusive Syrian government could help lift sanctions
U.N. special envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen has said that formation of a “new inclusive government” in Damascus by March 1 could pave the way for lifting sanctions imposed by western countriesABC News - Feb. 20 -
Marshall Rose, Who Helped Revive Two New York Institutions, Dies at 88
A real estate developer, he was instrumental in revitalizing the New York Public Library and transforming Bryant Park from a dangerous dead zone into a glorious sanctuary.The New York Times - Feb. 20 -
Consumers turn to buying or renting hens as egg prices soar, but it may not help you save
Amid the rising costs of eggs, some consumers are looking for alternatives. Across the country, some hatcheries said they're seeing more interest in buying chickens, but experts warn you may not ...CBS News - Feb. 21 -
This New Drug Could Help End the HIV Epidemic—but US Funding Cuts Are Killing Its Rollout
Lenacapavir, a twice yearly injection that prevents HIV transmission, was named the breakthrough medicine of 2024. But without US foreign aid dollars, its delivery to millions worldwide is under ...Wired - Feb. 21 -
Kyrie Irving scores 35 points to help the Mavericks beat the Pelicans 111-103 for 3rd straight win
Kyrie Irving scored 35 points, PABC News - 6d -
‘It allowed us to survive, to not go mad’: the CIA book smuggling operation that helped bring down communism
From George Orwell to Hannah Arendt and John le Carré, thousands of blacklisted books flooded into Poland during the cold war, as publishers and printers risked their lives for literature. The ...The Guardian - 6d -
Chance encounter helps 103-year-old woman finish her bucket list
At 103 years old, you might expect Dorothy Smith to be taking it easy. But a chance encounter with YouTube influencers helped the centenarian complete the last item on her bucket list: Travel to ...CBS News - 6d -
40-year-old self-made millionaire: These 5 habits helped me get rich
Parent Portfolio co-founder Jonathan Sanchez says he never expected to become a millionaire, but there were a few key habits that led him to financial success.CNBC - 6d -
Yankees' Devin Williams helped change team's facial hair policy by meeting with team owner Hal Steinbrenner
Williams was concerned enough about the Yankees' rules about beards that he approached Steinbrenner and GM Brian Cashman.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Keyonte George scores 30 points to help Jazz rally past Rockets 124-115
Keyonte George scored 30 points and Lauri Markkanen added 23 points and 10 rebounds to rally the Utah Jazz for a 124-115 victory over the Houston Rockets on Saturday nightABC News - 5d -
Eggs are a hot commodity. On social media, posting about them can help you go viral.
A new genre of content has emerged online surrounding all things eggs, as people scramble to find ways to get the grocery item amid soaring prices.NBC News - 5d -
Two Conferences Have a Bold Plan for College Football. History Says It Won’t Help.
Manipulating the Playoff field would destroy the credibility of the entire event, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - 5d -
Kenyan police officer sent to Haiti to help rein in violent gangs is killed in fighting
Kenyan authorities say one of their officers sent to Haiti to help rein in violent gangs was killed in an operation in the countrysideABC News - 4d -
Leanne Lucas describes desperately helping children despite being stabbed five times
Southport survivor Leanne Lucas speaks to BBC Panorama about the moment of the attack.BBC News - 4d -
This job interview tip was 'eye opening' for an ex-Google exec—and helped her hire the best candidates
A Google mentor once told Jenny Wood that "the best performance you're ever going to get from somebody is during the interview process."CNBC - 4d -
A swarm of underwater drones can help artificial reefs off Cyprus bring back sea life, officials say
Officials say a first-of-its-kind project will use a swarm of small, independent submersibles to monitor, protect and provide data on offshore artificial reefs whose purpose is to attract new ...ABC News - 4d -
This Russian Tech Bro Helped Steal $93 Million and Landed in US Prison. Then Putin Called
In the epic US-Russian prisoner swap last summer, Vladimir Putin brought home an assassin, spies, and another prized ally: the man behind one of the biggest insider trading cases of all time.Wired - 3d -
Zach LaVine scores season-high 42 points to help Kings beat Hornets 130-88
Zach LaVine scored a season-high 42 points in his finest game with Sacramento since being acquired in a multi-team trade near the deadline, leading the Kings to a 130-88 win over the Charlotte HornetsABC News - 3d -
Colts plan to add QB competition for Anthony Richardson: It 'will help up everybody's game,' GM says
Richardson's career has gotten off to a disadvantageous startCBS Sports - 2d -
Amazon bets savings from automation can help fuel AI spending boom
US tech giant expected to spend as much as $25bn on warehouse automation in broader efficiency driveFinancial Times - 2d -
Messi nets slick goal against Sporting KC to help send Inter Miami to Champions Cup round of 16
The goal gave Inter Miami a 2-0 lead on aggregate against Sporting Kansas City in the Concacaf Champions Cup.ESPN - 2d -
From Castle to Collier: Six rising rookies who can help win your league
Stephon Castle is one of several rookies who are finishing the season strong. Here's what it means for fantasy and betting.ESPN - 2d -
EU reveals plans to hit climate goals by helping dirty industries clean up
European Commission recommits to 90% emissions cut by 2040, and will support steel and cement in transition. The EU executive has insisted it will stay the course on its climate goals, while ...The Guardian - 2d -
San Francisco’s office market hit rock bottom. Here’s how Wall Street is helping revive it.
The San Francisco office market was left for dead. But Wall Street may be bringing it back to life.MarketWatch - 2d -
'I need help': Thousands stranded after release from Myanmar scam centres
The camps are unsanitary, food barely sufficient, and many of those being held are in poor health.BBC News - 1d -
Grace Clinton shows a glimpse of England’s future and helps banish ghosts against Spain | Jonathan Liew
Midfielder is rich in potential and opened the doors against world champions to offer her team a dizzyingly high ceiling. The final whistle blows and players gather in the centre circle. Enmities ...The Guardian - 1d -
NHL union, Boston College announce program to help players go back to school and finish their degree
NHL players who want to complete their college degrees will have a smoother pathway thanks to an agreement announced Wednesday between their union and Boston CollegeABC News - 1d -
Seized, settled, let: how Airbnb and Booking.com help Israelis make money from stolen Palestinian land
As Israel deploys tanks in the West Bank for the first time in 20 years, we reveal how two of the world’s biggest travel companies are helping settlers commercialise stolen land. The villa is ...The Guardian - 1d