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Federal workers urge congressional lawmakers to reverse job cuts
The newly-formed Fork Off Coalition, composed of recently laid off government employees, represents an alphabet soup of agencies with various levels of tenure.CBS News - 18h -
The Next Phase of Trump’s Large-Scale Work Force Cuts Is Underway
Workers at a handful of agencies have begun receiving notifications that they are part of the “reduction in force” directed by the president, after a wave of firings that targeted probationary ...The New York Times - 17h -
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 - 18h -
Who Are the Probationary Federal Workers Being Cut Under Trump?
Many government workers being cut are those with fewer protections. They are relatively new in their current jobs, but often have years of experience.The New York Times - 18h -
Forest Service workers fired in Trump cuts warn of "unforeseen consequences"
Every summer, tens of millions of Americans visit National Forests. But this summer, the parks might look a little different. Ian Lee sat down with three Forest Service workers fired amid Trump ...CBS News - 17h -
US House passes budget resolution to cut taxes and spending by trillions
Bill would lead to large increase in America’s deficit, independent analysts sayFinancial Times - 16h -
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 - 16h -
Starmer’s cuts are a huge mistake – foreign aid is an investment, not an expense | Halima Begum
At the height of the cold war, the west advanced its soft power through aid and development spending. If we cut that now, who will fill the vacuum?. Halima Begum is the chief executive of Oxfam ...The Guardian - 7h -
Police rescue a Chinese student whose finger was cut off by kidnappers
Philippine police say they safely recovered a Chinese student who was kidnapped by a gang that killed his driver and cut off the student’s finger in a bid to force his parents to pay a huge ransomABC News - 6h -
US climate research agency braces for ‘efficiency’ cuts: ‘They will gut the work’
Workers at National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration fear crackdown will have global fallout. The Trump administration has set its sights on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric ...The Guardian - 6h -
What Can House Republicans Cut Instead of Medicaid? Not Much.
The math of the G.O.P.’s goals makes the move almost unavoidable.The New York Times - 3h -
Wonder Woman game axed as Warner Bros cuts three studios
Warner Bros Games joins a growing list of companies making cuts in the gaming industry.BBC News - 2h -
Moscow loathed the U.S. for years as its economy paid a high price for war — now, it’s doing a U-turn
Moscow has denigrated the United States' leadership, economy and culture — but now things are changing amid a "revival" of Russia-U.S. relations.CNBC - 6d -
Airbus could prioritize deliveries to non-U.S. customers if Trump tariffs impede trade, CEO says
Guillaume Faury also said Airbus had ramped up U.S. production in recent years and that he hoped tariffs would not disrupt the aviation industry.CNBC - 6d -
Airbus could prioritize deliveries to non-U.S. customers if Trump tariffs impede trade, CEO says
Airbus could prioritize deliveries to its non-U.S.NBC News - 5d -
U.S. vs. Canada hockey game could set tone for potential USMNT vs Canucks meeting in Concacaf Nations League
The Americans and Canadians may just meet on March 23 in soccer, potentially for the Concacaf Nations League titleCBS Sports - 5d -
Illegal crossings at U.S.-Mexico border down 94%, Border Patrol chief says
"I can tell you this: anyone that has crossed the border between the ports of entry since this administration has taken office has not been released," Border Patrol chief Mike Banks told CBS News.CBS News - 5d -
Canada defeats U.S. 3-2 to win 4 Nations Face-Off Championship
The North American rivals turned what had been a tune-up for the 2026 Olympics into an geopolitical brawl over anthems and annexation as much as international hockey supremacy.CBS News - 5d -
World Anti-Doping Agency Drops Defamation and Ethics Cases Against U.S. Officials
The World Anti-Doping Agency withdrew a defamation lawsuit and an ethics case against American officials critical of its handling of failed tests by members of China’s Olympic swimming squad.The New York Times - 5d -
Canada Beats U.S., 3-2, to Win 4 Nations Championship in Overtime Thriller
Connor McDavid scored the sudden death goal for the Canadians, adding another chapter to the hockey rivalry.The New York Times - 5d -
Trump 'doesn't care' what happens to Ukraine, former foreign minister claims as U.S.-Kyiv relations sour
U.S. President Donald Trump doesn't appear to be concerned about Ukraine's post-war future, the country's former Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba told CNBC.CNBC - 5d -
As Trump sows doubt, U.S. NATO commander oversees war games near Ukraine
Trump appears to pivot away from Ukraine and America's NATO allies, as the alliance rehearses for a theoretical invasion of Europe.CBS News - 5d -
Instacart CEO Fidji Simo: 3 lessons on reaching the top of U.S. tech from a French fishing port childhood
Fidji Simo rose from a village childhood to Meta executive, taking Instacart public as CEO, and OpenAI board post. She shares some key lessons for success.CNBC - 5d -
Tesla recalls more than 375,000 vehicles in U.S. due to failing power-assisted steering systems
Tesla is voluntarily recalling 376,241vehicles in the U.S. to correct an issue with failing power-assisted steering systems.CNBC - 4d -
Ex-Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio arrested on assault charge outside U.S. Capitol
Enrique Tarrio, who was granted clemency by President Donald Trump last month, was arrested outside the Capitol and charged with assaulting a female protester.NBC News - 4d -
Ukraine is close to signing rare earth minerals deal with U.S., White House official says
Beneath the battle-scarred fields of Ukraine lies a hidden treasure -- rare earth minerals used to power the world's most advanced technologies. White House National Security Adviser Mike Waltz ...CBS News - 4d -
Battered and bruised after 3 years of war, Ukraine is up against the ropes as U.S. backing vanishes
Ukraine has put up a staunch fight against the invasion launched by its bigger and more powerful neighbor Russia, but things appear to be going horribly wrong.CNBC - 4d -
U.S.-Canada 4 Nations Hockey Final Draws a Record 9.3 Million Viewers
Canada’s 3-2 victory in overtime over the United States topped the previous most-watched N.H.L. game in 2019 at 8.9 million.The New York Times - 4d -
Warren Buffett, warning of ‘scoundrels’ and ‘fiscal folly,’ slashes his exposure to U.S. stocks
Instead, the “Oracle of Omaha” has become a “committed” and “long-term” investor in a handful of Japanese companies.MarketWatch - 2d -
Trump Envoy Suggests U.S. Companies Could Do Business In Russia Amid Peace Deal
Steve Witkoff says in the event of a peace deal in the Ukraine war, U.S. firms could operate in Russa.Inc. - 2d -
Why the Apollo economist who coined ‘no landing’ now sees intensifying risks to the U.S. economy
Policy uncertainty is no friend to animal spirits, says a leading economist.MarketWatch - 2d -
Ukraine and Russia mark 3 years of war amid major shift in U.S. policy
A group of European leaders and Canada's prime minister are in Kyiv to support Ukraine's president. He faces a shift in U.S. policy as President Trump moves to end the war by negotiating one-on-one ...CBS News - 2d -
Apple boosts U.S. investment plans with $500 billion pledge amid Trump tariff threat
Apple on Monday reaffirmed a commitment to spend hundreds of billions on U.S. soil in the coming years amid pressure from President Donald Trump.NBC News - 2d -
How much home $300,000 buys you in every U.S. state—in Hawaii, it's about as much space as a shipping container
A $300,000 homebuying budget can get you four times more space depending on which state you live in.CNBC - 2d -
Apple to open AI server factory in Texas as part of $500 billion U.S. investment
Apple said it will work with partners to open a 250,000-square-foot AI server manufacturing facility in Houston.CNBC - 2d -
U.S. in standoff with Ukraine and Europe over competing U.N. resolutions about Russia-Ukraine war
The U.S. is lobbying countries around the world to oppose a resolution brought forward at the U.N. General Assembly by Ukraine and European countries.NBC News - 1d -
Jamie Dimon calls U.S. government 'inefficient' and says Elon Musk's DOGE effort 'needs to be done'
In the wide-ranging interview, Dimon addressed his push to have most workers in office five days a week and his views on Ukraine, tariffs and the U.S. consumer.CNBC - 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. - 1d -
'It's the beginning': Kremlin plays it cool ahead of more U.S. talks, says Biden 'messed things up badly'
The Kremlin is keen to play it cool as efforts continue to restore bilateral relations that it said were badly damaged during the previous Biden administration.CNBC - 1d -
U.S. votes against European-backed U.N. resolution condemning Russia's war in Ukraine
Three years after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the U.S. sided with Russia at the U.N. and did not blame Moscow for starting the war. The vote followed a White House visit by French President ...CBS News - 1d