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Elon Musk and DOGE upend government with firings, budget cuts
After Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency team wreaked havoc on the federal government with aggressive layoffs and budget cuts, the courts are now pushing back. NBC’s Yamiche Alcindor ...NBC News - 2d -
US scientists warn ‘critical work’ at risk from further Trump cuts
AAAS chief says more disruption risks undermining crucial healthcare and research, ahead of next month’s fiscal billFinancial Times - 2d -
NIH funding cuts could cost me my life, and that of millions of others
Even a temporary pause could be devastating for people like me, desperately waiting for new treatments that are under development, being rigorously tested and on the verge of being adopted in ...The Hill - 2d -
‘This is a coup’: Trump and Musk’s purge is cutting more than costs, say experts
In slashing staff and disabling entire agencies the administration is lacerating the structures of US democracy. Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s radical drive to slash billions of dollars in annual ...The Guardian - 1d -
Trump Cuts Hit FDA Employees in Tobacco, Food Safety and Medical Devices
Probationary employees across the FDA were told that their jobs were being eliminated.Inc. - 1d -
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The High-Profile N.F.L. Players Who Could Be Cut This Offseason
Don’t expect Davante Adams to return to the Jets, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - 1d -
Republicans Want Lower Taxes. The Hard Part Is Choosing What to Cut.
House Republicans are preparing to adopt a plan that puts a $4.5 trillion limit on the size of the tax cut, but even that will not be enough for some of President Trump’s promises.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump’s USAID Cuts Halt Agent Orange Victims Program in Vietnam
Fifty years after the Vietnam War ended, President Trump’s gutting of foreign aid has halted American efforts to address a toxic legacy and build a strategic partnership.The New York Times - 1d -
Starmer vows to ‘spend more’ on UK defence but other areas face cuts
Departments asked to model savings of up to 11% as government battles chronic squeeze on public financesFinancial Times - 1d -
Southwest Airlines to slash 15% of corporate jobs in 'unprecedented' move to cut costs
Southwest is cutting about 1,750 corporate jobs in a race to cut costs.CNBC - 1d -
Reeves to order audit of UK’s 130 regulators in bid to cut red tape
Ministers will be told to look at whether some watchdogs can be scrappedFinancial Times - 20h -
Morning Report — How to spend, where to cut: GOP counts the ways
In today’s issue: Republican lawmakers have budget specifics to craft, a looming fiscal deadline next month and internal divisions galore over how to get President Trump’s agenda woven into ...The Hill - 14h -
Eating yogurt could cut risk of colon cancer, study finds
A new study has found that eating yogurt regularly may help protect against certain types of aggressive colon cancer. Dr. Shuji Ogino, professor of pathology at Harvard Medical School and a ...CBS News - 10h -
Trump administration warns universities of funding cuts over continued DEI efforts
The Department of Education sent a "Dear Colleague" letter to universities Friday warning them of funding cuts if they persist in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs that the Trump ...The Hill - 10h -
Science under siege: Trump cuts threaten to undermine decades of research
Layoffs, funding freezes, and executive orders spark outcry among federal researchers and university partners, fearing that science itself is under siege.NBC News - 7h -
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Republicans consider cuts and work requirements for Medicaid, jeopardizing care for millions
Republicans are weighing billions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid, jeopardizing health care coverage for some of the 80 million U.S. adults and children enrolled in the safety net programABC News - 12h -
Trump Cuts Target Next Generation of Scientists and Public Health Leaders
A core group of so-called disease detectives, who track outbreaks, was apparently spared. But other young researchers are out of jobs.The New York Times - 12h -
DOGE meets with Pentagon officials to plan cuts at the biggest U.S. department
DOGE representatives attended meetings at the Pentagon on Friday, according to two defense officials, marking the start of their next cost-cutting project.CBS News - 5h -
MicroStrategy has cut 20% of its workforce as its bitcoin buying multiplies
MicroStrategy, now doing business as Strategy, has been buying so much bitcoin that it now reports when it didn’t buy any.MarketWatch - 1h -
Gabriel Vilardi scores a pair of goals and Jets win their 8th straight, 4-3 over Islanders
Gabriel Vilardi scored two second-period goals and the Winnipeg Jets won their eighth consecutive game, 4-3 over the New York IslandersABC News - Feb. 7 -
Necas scores tiebreaking goal in 3rd period as Avalanche beat Oilers 5-4
Martin Necas scored the tiebreaking goal late in the third period, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Edmonton Oilers 5-4ABC News - Feb. 8 -
Indiana swishes tough bad beat with 3/4-court buzzer-beater in 70-67 loss to Michigan
Michigan coach and former Indiana student manager Dusty May got the victory over the Hoosiers on Saturday, but bettors may have scored a win.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 8 -
Cuylle scores 2 in 3rd period as Rangers rally to beat Blue Jackets 4-3
Will Cuylle scored twice in the third period and the New York Rangers rallied to beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3ABC News - Feb. 8 -
Skjei, Forsberg each score twice as Predators end losing streak with 6-4 win over Sabres
Brady Skjei and Filip Forsberg each scored twice and the Nashville Predators snapped a six-game losing streak with a 6-4 victory over the Buffalo SabresABC News - Feb. 8 -
Texas upsets South Carolina: Madison Booker, No. 4 Longhorns exact revenge on No. 2 Gamecocks in Austin
After Booker disappointed in a loss to South Carolina earlier this season, she was up for the task SundayCBS Sports - Feb. 10 -
4 Nations Face-Off predictions: Championship game winner, round robin preview, tournament MVP
The highly anticipated best-on-best international tournament begins WednesdayCBS Sports - Feb. 10 -
The NHL 4 Nations Face-Off rosters for Team USA, Canada, Finland and Sweden
The NHL 4 Nations Face-Off isn't short on star power. From MVPs to Stanley Cup champions and more, here's a look at all of the players competing.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 10 -
If You’re Smart Enough to Work These 4 Steps, Your Self-Leadership Skills Are Better Than Most
The path to success starts with leading your own growth.Inc. - Feb. 11 -
War Robots: Frontiers Enters Full Release On March 4, Watch Two Exclusive Trailers Here
War Robots: Frontiers will be released for PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One on March 4, and GameSpot has two exclusive trailers to show off. The game looks to redefine mech-based ...GameSpot - Feb. 11 -
On House floor, Mace accuses 4 of sexual abuse, including ex-fiancé. He denies it.
South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace is raising allegations against a former fiancé and his business associates.CBS News - Feb. 11 -
A $4 million Bugatti and Michael Jordan's BMW brought car auction company a record year
Bring a Trailer, the online classic car marketplace, sold a record $1.5 billion worth of cars last year despite a continued slump in classic car prices, according to its CEO.NBC News - Feb. 11 -
3 of 4 Milwaukee hotel employees charged with murder in D'Vontaye Mitchell's death seek plea deal
Three of the men charged with murder in the death of D’Vontaye Mitchell, who was pinned face down on the ground outside a Milwaukee hotel last year, are seeking plea deals in the case.NBC News - Feb. 11 -
Teen 'serial swatter' who made hundreds of fake threats sentenced to 4 years in prison
A California teenager who pleaded guilty to making hoax shooting and bombing threats to institutions around the country will serve four years in federal prison.NBC News - Feb. 11 -
Man linked to Alicia Navarro, teen missing for 4 years, sentenced to 100 years for child sex abuse
A Montana man linked to the case of Alicia Navarro — the girl who walked into a police station four years after she vanished as a teenager — was sentenced to 100 years in prison in an unrelated ...NBC News - Feb. 11 -
‘Serial Swatter’ Who Made Nearly 400 Threatening Calls Gets 4 Years in Prison
Alan W. Filion, 18, of Lancaster, Calif., pleaded guilty to making false threats of mass violence, which prosecutors said prompted large police deployments and, in some cases, unnecessary detentions.The New York Times - Feb. 11 -
The 4 best NBA prop bets for Tuesday, February 11: Karl-Anthony Towns, Jalen Duren, Gradey Dick, and more
SportsLine's proven computer model has revealed its top NBA prop picks for the Tuesday NBA scheduleCBS Sports - Feb. 11 -
4 ways to find the best egg deals, from a retail expert—and the grocery store that’s a 'clear winner' for low prices
With egg prices expected to keep rising in 2025, you might want to consider using grocery store apps to save money.CNBC - 6d -
One Piece Pirate Warriors 4 Is Hitting PS5 And Xbox Series X|S With Free Upgrade
Since 1997, One Piece's Monkey D. Luffy and his Straw Hat Pirates have sailed the high seas while searching for treasure. But now, Bandai Namco is bringing some treasure home with a modern-console ...GameSpot - 6d