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Russell Vought, CFPB's new acting head, issues directives to halt parts of bureau activity
Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought issued a series of directives to Consumer Financial Protection Bureau employees Saturday night in his new capacity as the bureau's acting ...NBC News - 2d -
With Aid Cutoff, Trump Severs a Lifeline for Millions
Shock and grief rippled through the health community as lifelines for care were abruptly severed.The New York Times - 2d -
Buckley's 27 lead SE Louisiana over Incarnate Word 71-66
Led by Jakevion Buckley's 27 points, the SE Louisiana Lions defeated the Incarnate Word Cardinals 71-66ABC News - 2d -
Eighty-five million on alert for winter storms
A major winter storm is barreling across the Midwest and Northeast tonight, with more bad weather on the way in the days ahead. NBC News' Maya Eaglin reportsNBC News - 2d -
No. 21 Wisconsin runs winning streak to three games with 74-63 victory over Iowa
Tonje scored 11 points in a game-closing 16-4 run by the Badgers (19-5, 9-4 Big Ten). He shot 5 for 11 from the field and hit 9 of 10 free throws, including eight straight in the final seven minutes.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Baltimore man accused of flying drone over Ravens vs. Steelers playoff game faces three felony charges
The game was paused when the drone was seen flying aboveCBS Sports - 2d -
"The Sims" celebrates 25 years
The video game series "The Sims" launched 25 years ago this week. Now, it's one of the most popular game series in the world, captivating hundreds of millions of players and allowing them to create ...CBS News - 2d -
Lebanon forms new cabinet after three-year hiatus
New government will seek to enact reforms in order to tap much-needed aid from donor countriesFinancial Times - 2d -
Three Israeli hostages freed by Hamas as ceasefire continues
Hamas freed three more Israeli hostages today as part of the ceasefire deal in Gaza. The civilian men were held captive for 16 months after the Hamas-led attack on Israel in October 2023. ...CBS News - 2d -
DOGE rooted into Consumer Financial Protection Bureau as new acting head named
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is an outlet for Americans dealing with issues such as questionable student loan servicing practices or excessive bank overdraft fees.CBS News - 2d -
Who Is Clark Hunt? Chiefs CEO Eyeing Super Bowl Three-Peat
Clark Hunt has been here before—four times in the last five years, to be exact. He knows what it feels like to be in the center of the NFL world for two weeks before the Super Bowl, and he knows ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Three Blackhawks Who Could Be Traded At Or Before The NHL Trade Deadline
The rebuilding Chicago Blackhawks will be sellers at the 2025 NHL trade deadline. Let's look at who they could move.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Hamas releases three Israeli men in latest hostage swap
Israel frees 183 Palestinian prisoners as ceasefire stretches into third weekFinancial Times - 2d -
Why People Act So Weirdly at Airports
Time and boundaries dissolve in these spaces while people become charged with stress, anxiety, and excitement. Throw in a drink or two, and it’s no wonder people aren’t themselves.Wired - 3d -
3 Takeaways From Penguins Epic Win Over Rangers
The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the New York Rangers on Friday night in one of the season's biggest upsets.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
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7 Words Explain Why UPS Is Cutting Amazon Loose
UPS’s CEO says the company is cutting back its shipping for Amazon by 50 percent.Inc. - 3d -
Sonya Massey's family reaches $10 million settlement with Sangamon County
Massey was shot and killed in her home near Springfield last July. Former Sangamon County Sheriff's deputy Sean Grayson is charged with her murder.CBS News - 3d -
Trump pauses tariffs on millions of low-value packages from China
President Donald Trump has paused the imposition of tariffs on small-value packages arriving from ChinaABC News - 3d -
Illinois County reaches $10 million settlement over fatal police shooting
Officials in Sangamon County, Illinois, reached a $10 million settlement with the family of Sonya Massey on Friday. The 36-year-old woman was fatally shot by a sheriff's deputy in her home last ...CBS News - 3d -
311-year-old violin sells for over $11 million at auction
The sale of a one-of-a-kind violin has sold for $11.3 million during an auction at Sotheby's in New York. The money will finance student scholarships at Boston's New England Conservatory, the ...CBS News - 3d -
The IRS has issued 3.2 million tax refunds this year. Here’s the average payment
The IRS has issued 3.2 million tax refunds in 2025, as of Jan. 31. Here's the average payment.CNBC - 3d -
A 311-Year-Old Stradivarius Violin Sells for $11.25 Million at Sotheby’s
The money from the sale of the violin, which was once owned by the 19th-century virtuoso Joseph Joachim, will benefit a scholarship program at the New England Conservatory.The New York Times - 3d -
Crude falls for the week as Trump’s historic moves ‘write the script’ for oil in the short term
Oil futures climbed Friday from their lowest levels of the year, but tallied a third straight weekly fall amid rising U.S. inventories and worries that the Trump administration’s higher tariffs on ...MarketWatch - 3d -
Republicans eye dueling budget votes next week as Mike Johnson faces pressure to act
House Speaker Mike Johnson is eying a committee vote next week to kickstart a massive multi-trillion-dollar package to advance President Donald Trump’s legislative agenda.NBC News - 3d -
Mort Künstler, Renowned Painter of Epic Historical Scenes, Dies at 97
His years illustrating pulp novels honed his sense of pictorial drama, and his meticulous research ensured historical accuracy, notably in his Civil War paintings.The New York Times - 3d -
The Google/Epic Games app store showdown goes before Court of Appeals | The DeanBeat
We had a rare peek this week into the legal world of antitrust and its enforcement in the games industry.VentureBeat - 3d -
2025: The Year of the AI App
The real competition in AI isn’t about foundation models. It’s about apps built on top of those models.Wired - 3d -
Steelers to host international game in Dublin, marking first NFL game in Ireland
Although Ireland has hosted a number of college football games, the trip to Dublin will be a first for the pros.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Snail Games will show up at GDC with new games and partnerships
Snail Games said it will show up at GDC with a lineup of updates, first-look reveals, and new partnerships to highlight its growth strategy.VentureBeat - 4d -
Kevin Durant's relationship with Suns, Jimmy Butler gets his money & Luka calling shots in L.A | Good Word with Goodwill
On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Kevin Durant significantly impacts Jimmy Butler being traded to the Warriors and his relationship with the Phoenix Suns is now severely fractured. Luka ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
WATCH: Video shows attack on priest during prayer service in Washington
A priest was attacked during a prayer service in Spokane, Washington. Security video shows the suspect leaving his pew and charging toward the altar to punch the priest.ABC News - 4d -
Airline Pilots in the DC Plane Crash Acted as Expected, Experts Say
The pilots of the American Airlines regional jet in the Washington airport collision acted as expected, aviation safety experts and other pilots said.The New York Times - 4d -
Trump’s Foreign Aid Freeze Leaves Millions Without HIV Treatment
President Trump’s pause on aid, and the gutting of the primary aid agency, could jeopardize the health of more than 20 million people worldwide, including 500,000 children, experts say.The New York Times - 5d
