Pilots raised the alarm after Chinese navy warned of live fire drills off Australia, forcing dozens of flights to divert

Trump’s Firing of Gen. Charles Q. Brown May Have Roots in George Floyd Protests

A four-minute video appears to have been a turning point for the president and Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr., the ousted Joint Chiefs chairman.

The New York Times - 5d

‘An ode to Altadena’: LA arts community bands together to support fire-ravaged neighborhood

The eclectic neighborhood was devastated by the wildfire last month; galleries and artists are now working to protect its legacy. A charred baby Slinky, a handful of book ash, blackened cowrie ...

The Guardian - 5d

Trump Just Fired 6,700 I.R.S. Workers in the Middle of Tax Season. That’s a Huge Mistake.

The Trump administration’s decision to fire over 6,000 I.R.S. workers will make the government less effective and less efficient, not more.

The New York Times - 4d

How a low-profile federal board could host appeals for thousands of fired government workers

Thousands of federal workers fired in recent days by the Trump administration may be able to use an appeals process to get reinstated in their jobs — and potentially receive back pay.

NBC News - 4d

Column: The Eaton fire claimed her home, studio and this 'powerful' piece of Oscars history

For years, Susie Chung's students delighted in playing on the Steinway piano Lady Gaga used at the 2019 Oscars. Now it, along with Chung's home and studio, are gone.

Los Angeles Times - 4d

Two-week-old report regarding Eagles' supposed plan to skip White House visits catches fire

Last Sunday, an 11-year-old story was resurrected.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Federal employee unions expand lawsuit to Musk firing threat if they don't justify work

A group of federal employee unions Sunday expanded its existing lawsuit to challenge Elon Musk’s threat that federal employees will face termination unless they send an email justifying their work ...

The Hill - 4d

Utah fires Craig Smith: Fourth-year coach failed to reach NCAA Tournament as program fell behind rival BYU

The coaching carousel is already moving well before we get to March, with five openings now and more to come next month

CBS Sports - 3d

Clint Hill, Who Sprang to Kennedys’ Side as Shots Were Fired, Dies at 93

A Secret Service agent, he leaped onto the president’s limousine in Dallas in 1963 and was credited with saving the first lady’s life. But he was haunted by his inability to save her husband.

The New York Times - 3d

Gaza Cease-Fire Could End in Days, With No Extension Agreed. What Happens Next?

Less than a week before it expires, Israel and Hamas have failed to agree to extend the cease-fire in Gaza. Here’s how the deal could still continue — and what happens if it doesn’t.

The New York Times - 3d

DOGE boss Musk doubles down on federal worker threat: Submit what you did list or get fired

Elon Musk has been tasked by President Donald Trump with slashing federal government spending and the federal employee headcount, an effort known as DOGE.

CNBC - 3d

Trump on OPM emails: 'If you don't answer I guess you get fired'

President Donald Trump said the Office of Personnel Management emails that were sent to federal workers are “somewhat voluntary” but also said if not answered could lead to firing.

NBC News - 2d

Fired Yosemite workers say upside-down U.S. flag was a call to protect public lands

Laid-off employees who hung a U.S. flag upside-down at Yosemite National Park say the action was a call to protect the nation's public lands.

NBC News - 2d

Data shows some California fire victims at risk of falling behind on mortgage payments

New data shows that about one in four borrowers in the area of Los Angeles' Palisades Fire are at risk of falling behind on their mortgage payments. Sarah McGregor, Bloomberg News managing editor ...

CBS News - 2d

How FDR-era Supreme Court ruling relates to disputes over Trump firings

President Trump's firings of the members of independent agencies and boards have prompted a string of legal fights that could set the Supreme Court up to reconsider and potentially overturn a ...

CBS News - 2d

$14.3 million in fire relief grants roll out to artists thanks to Getty-led museum fund

A coalition of museums and philanthropic organizations called the L.A. Arts Community Fire Relief Fund notified more than 1,700 arts workers Tuesday that they will receive up to $10,000 each.

Los Angeles Times - 2d

Stabbed fire captain seen bloody, pleading for her life, before her wife fled to Mexico, authorities say

The California firefighter killed in a stabbing last week was captured on a home security camera bloodied and appearing to plead for her life with the woman now wanted in connection with her death, ...

NBC News - 2d

Former federal workers talk about firings, how cuts will impact trips to national forests

This summer, the family trip to a national forest could look a little different amid major DOGE cuts. There's been a 10% job cut to the U.S. Forest Service as part of the Trump administration's ...

CBS News - 2d

More large-scale federal firings expected, sources say, creating concern among workers

Sources tell CBS News that the Trump administration plans to issue a new memo in the coming days directing agencies to prepare for large-scale firings. Meanwhile, Elon Musk will be at President ...

CBS News - 2d

Tulsi Gabbard fires more than 100 intelligence officers over messages in a chat tool

Tulsi Gabbard said she fired more than 100 intel officers for using a government chat tool to discuss topics including polyamory, gender transition, and their political views.

NBC News - 2d

Šeško fires Leipzig into German Cup semifinals with 1-0 win over Wolfsburg

Benjamin Šeško’s penalty has been enough for Leipzig to book the last semifinal spot in the German Cup with a 1-0 win over Wolfsburg in their quarterfinal

ABC News - 1d

Endrick fires Real Madrid to 1-0 win in first leg of Copa del Rey semifinals

Kylian Mbappé’s replacement Endrick scored a first-half goal and Real Madrid won 1-0 at Real Sociedad in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinals

ABC News - 1d

Federal judge rules Trump administration can fire career intel officers who had DEI jobs

A judge ruled the Trump administration can fire dozens of intelligence officers with CIA and ODNI who had temporary assignments working on diversity programs.

NBC News - 1d

Trump administration briefing: hundreds fired from US climate agency as Americans feel economy getting worse

Democrats warn that cutting jobs at Noaa ‘will cost American lives’ – key US politics stories from Wednesday at a glance. The Trump administration has fired hundreds of workers at the National ...

The Guardian - 16h

US judge temporarily blocks White House from ordering mass firing of federal workers

Ruling deals blow to efforts by Donald Trump and Elon Musk to shrink government workforce

Financial Times - 16h

Judge orders Trump admin to rescind memo directing mass firing of federal workers

The order by Judge William Alsup, who called the OPM directive "illegal," does not reinstate any recently dismissed government employees, but it could affect future attempts at firings.

NBC News - 18h

Anthony Edwards ejection: Wolves star fires ball into stands vs. Lakers, earns suspension for 16th tech

Edwards is likely going to lose some money for his post-ejection actions as well

CBS Sports - 12h

L.A. fire captain who fought California wildfires to attend joint address to Congress

Palisades and Eaton fire survivors still need help. That's the message California Sen. Alex Padilla hopes to send to Congress next week at President Donald Trump's first joint address.

NBC News - 6h

DOGE plans to wind down consumer protection agency and fire nearly all staff, employees say

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Trump-appointed leadership plans to fire nearly all its 1,700 employees while “winding down” the agency, according to testimony from employees.

NBC News - 3h

Mattis joins ex-Pentagon chiefs in call for hearings on 'reckless' Trump military firings

Five former Defense secretaries have called on Congress to immediately hold hearings on President Trump’s “reckless” firing of senior military leaders, including the chair of the Joint Chiefs of ...

The Hill - 2h

Trump administration, Musk’s DOGE plan to fire nearly all CFPB staff and wind down agency, employees say

Employees testified that CFPB leaders and Elon Musk's DOGE want to wind down the agency to five employees, the minimum required under law.

CNBC - 1h

Where to watch Las Palmas vs. FC Barcelon: La Liga live stream, lineups, prediction, odds, TV channel, time

The side coached by Hansi Flick will have a big chance on Saturday to pull ahead in the La Liga table

CBS Sports - 6d

Inter Miami vs. NYCFC live stream: Where to watch Lionel Messi, MLS prediction, TV channel, time, news, odds

It's opening day for MLS as Inter Miami and Lionel Messi look to improve on last year's record-breaking regular season

CBS Sports - 6d

Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol 2 fight start time: Live stream, PPV price, where to watch, undercard, date

Here's everything you need to know to watch Saturday's highly anticipated rematch

CBS Sports - 5d

Apple cheers Trump with $500bn US investment plan; UK defence firm Chemring ‘targeted’ by private equity firm – business live

One of the world’s largest private equity investors has made an approach to buy Chemring, the FTSE 250 defence group, Sky News reports. German election live: Merz says priority is to make Europe ...

The Guardian - 4d

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