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Trump orders mass firings at federal agencies
As part of his promise to slash the size of the federal bureaucracy, President Trump ordered the firings of “probationary” workers at several federal agencies. The move sparked protests in ...NBC News - 5d -
Layoffs Expand at Federal Agencies, Part of Trump Purge
Mass firings have rocked multiple agencies as President Trump and Elon Musk ramp up plans to drastically slash and reshape the federal work force.The New York Times - 4d -
Trump administration reverses nuclear agency firings
The Trump administration is working to recall hundreds of employees tasked with oversight of the nation’s nuclear weapons after they were fired Thursday, multiple news outlets reported. The firings ...The Hill - 3d -
Why is Trump targeting the head of the agency that protects whistleblowers?
President Trump's administration wants the Supreme Court to weigh in on the decision to fire the head of the U.S. Office of Special Counsel. CBS News' Jake Rosen reports.CBS News - 3d -
Mass layoffs continue across numerous federal agencies
More federal employees are finding themselves out of a job this week as the Trump administration continues to make massive cuts to its workforce. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major ...CBS News - 2d -
Voters react to mass layoffs at federal agencies
CBS News has learned the Office of Personnel Management has given federal agencies until Tuesday night to issue layoffs in the Trump administration's effort to downsize. CBS News correspondent ...CBS News - 1d -
Kamala Harris signs on with Hollywood talent agency
Former Vice President Harris is making one of her first post-2024 White House bid moves, signing with Creative Artists Agency (CAA). The talent agency will represent Harris "in all areas, focusing ...The Hill - 1d -
We go back to where it all began - Brexitcast
Adam, Laura, Chris and Faisal bring back Brexitcast for a night in the BBC Radio Theatre.BBC News - Feb. 7 -
Democratic senator: We are on ‘the cusp’ of a constitutional crisis
Democratic Senator Andy Kim (N.J.) argued that his party is ready to take a stand against PResident Trump’s recent actions and believes the United States is on “the cusp” of a constitutional ...The Hill - Feb. 9 -
We speak to Lord Mandelson, the new ambassador to US
A conversation on day one of the job.BBC News - Feb. 11 -
GOP senator: 'We have to' follow court decisions
Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) said “we have to” follow court decisions in the Trump administration’s various legal battles, even as top officials challenge the judicial actions. On Tuesday, Rounds was ...The Hill - Feb. 11 -
'We gave our two houses to the homeless'
A retired couple who say they "have enough money" have given two homes to The Wallich in Swansea.BBC News - Feb. 12 -
What We Know About the Hostages Still in Gaza
As Israel and Hamas accuse each other of violating the cease-fire deal, Israel’s prime minister has vowed a return to “intense fighting” if hostages are not freed by Saturday.The New York Times - Feb. 12 -
It’s America That Suffers When We Cut Foreign Aid
U.S.A.I.D. keeps children alive and us safe.The New York Times - Feb. 12 -
Carville says Democrats are 'overwhelmed': 'We are flooded in s---'
Veteran strategist James Carville argued during a podcast episode that Democrats are “overwhelmed” and that he has not figured out a way the party can combat the flurry of news President Trump has ...The Hill - 5d -
We must fund oppositions properly to save democracy
Without resources, they will be grossly unprepared for the difficult business of governingFinancial Times - 3d -
What We Know About the Kentucky Floods
Storms have overwhelmed the state in recent years. On top of the floods, snow is expected soon.The New York Times - 2d -
We are on the road for democracy and justice | Bernie Sanders
What we are fighting for is not ‘utopian’ or unachievable. Trumpism can and must be defeated. I will be doing town meetings in Omaha, Nebraska, this Friday night and Iowa City, Iowa, on Saturday ...The Guardian - 1d -
Best Workout Headphones We Tested and Sweated In (2025)
Rock your inner jock with a pair of sturdy, sweatproof, and tangle-proof headphones. Here are our favorites.Wired - 1d -
Democrats Don’t Need a Perfect Message Against Trump, They Need to Show Some Fight
What Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries can do is convey the enormous danger of this moment, immediately. Schumer is changing course already.The New York Times - Feb. 11 -
South Korea's top think tank lowers economic growth projection, citing Trump's tariffs
South Korea’s top economic think tank on Tuesday slashed its growth forecast for the country’s economy for the second time in four months, expressing concern about the potential impact of U.S. ...ABC News - Feb. 11 -
Growth in Russian military spending outpaces all European countries combined: Think tank
The rate of growth for Russia's military spending outpaced all other European countries combined in 2024 as its invasion of Ukraine has persisted for nearly three years, according to an analysis ...The Hill - Feb. 12 -
Billie Jean King gives advice to Fever's Caitlin Clark, Sky's Angel Reese: 'Don't think about your legacy'
King sparked a huge gender equality movement over 50 years ago, and she's still inspiring othersCBS Sports - Feb. 12 -
‘Mother Nature thinks people should shut down’: why we’re so unmotivated in winter
It’s normal to have low energy in the colder months – but for some, seasonal affective disorder can shut down their lives. One dark and dreary February, I was bemoaning my lack of motivation. My ...The Guardian - Feb. 12 -
The Last Of Us Season 2 Release Window, Cast, And Why Creators Think Fans Will Be Furious
HBO's hit TV drama based on the video game is coming back–here's what we know. HBO's popular post-apocalyptic TV series The Last of Us was a ratings juggernaut, and it's coming back for a ...GameSpot - Feb. 12 -
Shohei Ohtani says he's still healing from offseason shoulder surgery, thinks he can pitch in May
The Dodgers star underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum sustained in the 2024 World Series.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 12 -
Harry Kane is still thinking about kicking field goals in the NFL -- even after scoring in Champions League
The star striker spoke to CBS Sports and said it's something on the back of his mindCBS Sports - Feb. 13 -
Thinking of making a statement by not paying your income taxes? This is what that could cost you.
The penalties and fees add up for tax protesters, with little impact to show for it.MarketWatch - Feb. 13 -
Jim Tressel says he isn't thinking about running for Ohio governor — but he isn't ruling it out
Jim Tressel, a former college football coach and Ohio’s soon-to-be lieutenant governor, said Thursday that he never envisioned accepting such a position — and that, despite heightened speculation, ...NBC News - Feb. 13 -
Kraft Heinz is trying to keep its prices competitive. Some analysts don’t think it will be enough.
As shoppers continue to struggle with higher grocery prices, Kraft Heinz Co. — known for its Mac and Cheese, Heinz Ketchup and Capri Sun — wants to give them a break from inflation this year.MarketWatch - 6d -
Airbnb shares are rallying, and its CEO thinks it can be a one-stop travel shop ‘similar to Amazon’
Airbnb Inc. on Thursday forecast first-quarter sales that came up a bit shy of Wall Street’s expectations, but the vacation-rental platform said it expects to continue to build on strides it made ...MarketWatch - 6d -
Trump thinks antagonising China will help save the US economy. He couldn’t be more wrong | Melanie Brusseler
Politicians believe tariffs will revive a lost era of American manufacturing. But they won’t improve people’s everyday lives. Donald Trump appears to be testing the boundaries of the power he can ...The Guardian - 6d -
Despite tariff fears European stocks have outperformed Wall Street this year. Here’s why UBS thinks that will continue.
Meager valuations have long been supportive of European stocks – now there are new factors to help the rallyMarketWatch - 6d -
The 10 best large U.S. metro areas for families: 'Think about the things that matter most to you,' expert says
"Very different cities can be very good for different parents," one expert says. "It's worth your time to take a look at some of these details."CNBC - 5d -
Why the way you think about Social Security and retirement income is all wrong, says index fund legend
Social Security should be seen as an income stream for an investment portfolio, especially when considering overall wealth, says index fund guru Charley Ellis.CNBC - 5d -
What does the Fed really think about Trump tariffs and inflation? We’re about to get more clues.
Inquiring minds want to know: What do Federal Reserve leaders think about President Trump’s tariffs and how they will affect inflation? And how will they react if he imposes stiff sanctions on ...MarketWatch - 2d -
Ex-OpenAI CTO Mira Murati unveils Thinking Machines: A startup focused on multimodality, human-AI collaboration
The OpenAI rival will focus on strong infrastructure, multimodality and human-AI collaboration (as opposed to purely agentic systems).VentureBeat - 1d -
Rob Manfred thinks Dodgers' spending is 'a great thing' as payroll hovers around $400 million
The Dodgers are projected to pay a luxury tax bill of $142 million this season. That would be larger than the payrolls of 10 MLB teams.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
‘We’re not doing the thing we’re built to do’: Agnes Callard, the philosopher living life according to Socrates
Why did the professor get divorced, remarry, but allow her former husband to remain in the house? In her brilliant new book, Open Socrates, she makes the case for an intellectually honest life. ...The Guardian - Feb. 9 -
Anthony Salvanto says Americans feel Trump is doing "what he said he would do in the campaign"
Anthony Salvanto, CBS News director of elections and surveys, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that President Trump has a 53% approval rating in his first weeks in office."He's doing, ...CBS News - Feb. 9