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Political poll news site 538 to close amid larger shuttering across ABC and Disney
Disney is reportedly cutting staff across ABC News Group and its entertainment network as media layoffs continue. The popular political poll news and analysis website, 538, is being shut down as ...The Guardian - 13h -
ABC News eliminating 538 amid layoffs
ABC News Group is eliminating its political arm, 538, which specializes in polling, surveys and data, amid wider layoffs at the Walt Disney parent company, according to information obtained by The ...The Hill - 18h -
Layoffs hit ABC News and Disney's entertainment TV channels
The Walt Disney Co.-owned news and entertainment divisions are cutting 6% of their workforce. Data journalism unit 538 is shuttered.Los Angeles Times - 19h -
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Department of Education braced amid reports of imminent Trump order to close it – US politics live
Trump order to Linda McMahon expected to claim that department has failed ‘children, teachers and families’, ABC News reports. The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has said that Republicans ...The Guardian - 23m -
Trump Plans to Use Military Sites Across the Country to Detain Undocumented Immigrants
The move would be a drastic escalation by the White House to militarize immigration enforcement.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Former ABC News executive Tom Cibrowski tapped as president of CBS News
Cibrowski will oversee newsgathering and programming at the home of "60 Minutes" and "CBS Evening News."Los Angeles Times - 6d -
Prominent political donor and attorney John Morgan launching new political party
Prominent political donor and attorney John Morgan is launching a new political party, he said on the social platform X on Wednesday. “I am forming a new political party for those of us stuck in ...The Hill - Feb. 27 -
Trump approval rating at 51%, new CBS News poll shows
President Trump's approval rating in the latest CBS News polling is 51% — still in positive territory, but by a smaller margin than a month ago. CBS News director of elections and surveys Anthony ...CBS News - 3d -
Gear News of the Week: Skype Will Close for Good in May
Plus: The FDA clears Google’s Loss of Pulse feature on the Pixel Watch 3, Oura launches a pregnancy study, and Photoshop gets its first proper app.Wired - 5d -
Costco announces new locations for 2025 across 5 states: Here's where
All but one of the announced U.S. locations are scheduled to open in March.The Hill - 6d -
Eli Lilly to spend $27 billion to expand U.S. manufacturing with four new sites
Eli Lilly & Co.’s stock rose 1.6% Wednesday, after the drug company announced plans to expand its U.S. manufacturing sites by adding four more locations this year, along with 13,000 high-wage jobs.MarketWatch - Feb. 26 -
A Myanmar online news site says its jailed journalist is tortured for revealing abuses of prisoners
An independent online news agency in Myanmar is alleging that one of its journalists arrested two years ago has been subjected to daily physical and mental abuse after exposing human rights ...ABC News - 5d -
Bitcoin slides below $90,000 amid crypto selloff; Tesla sales almost halve across Europe – business live
Bitcoin has tumbled below $90,000 to hit the lowest since mid-November, as rising volatility hits crypto market. Full story: Tesla sales almost halve in Europe as Musk faces criticism over Trump ...The Guardian - Feb. 25 -
Americans say incomes not keeping up with inflation — CBS News poll
Americans express concern about their ability to pay bills and save money.CBS News - 6d -
Trump speech watchers give it a thumbs up, CBS News poll finds
A new CBS News poll is giving President Trump's speech on Tuesday night a thumbs up. Viewership of these speeches is often higher among the president's party. CBS News executive director of ...CBS News - 13h -
New Wonder Woman Game Canceled, Multiple Studios Closed
Warner Bros. Games is making some dramatic changes, as the company is closing Monolith Productions, Player First Games, and WB San Diego. Warner Bros. Games is also cancelling the new Wonder Woman ...GameSpot - Feb. 25 -
Conan O'Brien defends Oscars amid 'divisive politics': The arts can 'unite us'
Conan O'Brien is defending Hollywood and the Oscars, saying the entertainment industry can help bring the country together during a time of "divisive politics." "If I could change the tone for just ...The Hill - 3d -
Whole Hog Politics: Republicans look to New Jersey for an off-cycle upset
When we talk about the “honeymoon phase” of a new administration in Washington, it may be a deep bipartisan swoon or a one-sided affair like we have today. But the real honeymoon is for the rest of ...The Hill - 6d -
Bangladesh student protesters form new party in political shake-up
Movement that led revolt against Sheikh Hasina seeks to challenge traditional duopolyFinancial Times - 5d -
Cuomo jumps into New York mayor's race, attempting political comeback
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) announced Saturday afternoon that he's entering New York City’s mayoral race, adding a big name to the already busy Democratic primary challenging Mayor Eric ...The Hill - 4d -
Andrew Cuomo attempts political comeback with run for New York City mayor
The former state governor resigned four years ago following allegations of sexual harassmentFinancial Times - 4d -
The impact of President Trump, DOGE's work to shutter the CFPB
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a watchdog agency created to protect consumers, is under fire by President Trump and DOGE. Its new head ordered work to stop and funding to end.CBS News - Feb. 23 -
General Services Administration shutters its technology unit
The GSA's tech unit, known as the 18F office, employed a team of researchers, website designers and product managers.CBS News - 3d -
Most Americans say income is not keeping up with inflation, CBS News poll finds
Most Americans believe their incomes aren't keeping pace with inflation, according to a new CBS News poll. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto unpacks the findings.CBS News - 6d -
Americans divided on Trump's effort to cut federal workforce, CBS News poll finds
According to new CBS News polling, most Americans believe President Trump is transforming the federal government, but they are divided on whether that's a good thing. CBS News executive director of ...CBS News - 2d -
Americans split over whether Trump's government changes are positive, CBS News poll shows
A new CBS News poll shows an overwhelming amount of Americans think President Trump is making major changes to the government for better or for worse. CBS News executive director of elections and ...CBS News - 2d -
Commentary: 'Captain America: Brave New World' is a political thriller that shies away from politics. Why it feels like a step backward
In 'Captain America: Brave New World,' Sam Wilson talks about the pressure of wondering if he'll ever be enough. The same question applies to the movie.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 19 -
OpenAI reveals GPT-4.5 amid flurry of new AI model releases
The San Francisco-based company said its latest product has fewer so-called ‘hallucinations’Financial Times - 6d -
Fat Tuesday celebrations underway in New Orleans amid severe weather threat
Mardi Gras and Fat Tuesday festivities are in full swing in New Orleans with the area still facing the threat of severe weather. CBS News reporter Kati Weis has more.CBS News - 1d -
Bill De Blasio speaks on Andrew Cuomo's possible return to New York politics
Former New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio speaks with NBC News' Tom Llamas about former Governor Andrew Cuomo's possible return to New York politics as Cuomo considers a bid for mayor.NBC News - Feb. 26 -
On Second Count, ABC Says Oscar Viewership Increased
The network said that after total viewership on Hulu was included in the count, the show attracted 19.7 million people, up from 19.5 million last year.The New York Times - 1d -
Behind the Collision: Trump Jettisons Ukraine on His Way to a Larger Goal
The president’s explosive Oval Office encounter reflected his determination to put aside alliances and commitments to principles in favor of raw great power negotiations.The New York Times - 5d -
PM announces £200m support fund for industrial site
Sir Keir Starmer's announcement comes ahead of the refinery's planned closure this summer with the loss of more than 400 jobs.BBC News - Feb. 23 -
Site of Ziggy Stardust pub could become housing
The site of a famous 1970s rock venue is at the centre of plans for a new community in south London.BBC News - 5h -
How Stanford legend Andrew Luck is embracing arduous task of resurrecting Cardinal amid challenges of new era
Luck has the chance to reshape not just the football program, but Stanford athletics as a wholeCBS Sports - Feb. 21 -
Eli Lilly to spend up to $27 billion in new domestic plants amid Trump tariff threat
Drugmaker Eli Lilly plans to invest up to $27 billion to build four new pharmaceutical manufacturing sites in the U.S., the company announced Wednesday, a move that comes as President Trump is ...The Hill - Feb. 26 -
Amid Civilization 7's Ongoing Issues, A New Patch Launches Today Without Planned Event
Firaxis is focused on quality-of-life improvements with Sid Meier's Civilization VII, resulting in a previously announced in-game event being pushed back to a future date. As such, it's not ...GameSpot - 1d -
Universal’s Theme Parks, Long in Disney’s Shadow, Expand at Dizzying Pace
Universal is going after Disney, the industry leader, with new parks in Florida and Texas: “We want people to think of us first.”The New York Times - Feb. 21