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Trump Calls Zelensky a ‘Dictator’ as Feud Escalates Over Ukraine Peace Talks
President Trump called Volodymyr Zelensky a “dictator without elections” after the Ukrainian president said Mr. Trump was in a “web of disinformation.”The New York Times - 23h -
Over 6,000 IRS employees expected to be terminated by end of week
The employees who will be affected — in a single division of the IRS — are expected to be notified Thursday that they've been fired.CBS News - 20h -
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Civil rights groups sue Trump over anti-DEIA executive orders
Three civil rights organizations filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday charging that three of President Trump’s executive orders attacking DEIA in the federal government hinder their ability to help ...NBC News - 20h -
Thursday Briefing: Trump and Zelensky Feud Over Peace Talks
Plus, Cambodia’s returned treasures.The New York Times - 23h -
Former federal workers speak out over sweeping layoffs
NBC News' Gadi Schwartz spoke with former federal workers Nate Vince and Katie Sandlin about their recent job losses and the sweeping layoffs in federal agencies under President Trump's ...NBC News - 17h -
Ex-NFL punter Chris Kluwe arrested over city council protest
Former NFL punter Chris Kluwe spoke out at a city council meeting in Huntington Beach, California, over a plan to display a library plaque with a MAGA acronym and criticized the MAGA movement. He ...NBC News - 16h -
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Hamas hands over remains of four Israeli hostages including two children
Exchange under shaky ceasefire deal includes deceased members of Bibas familyFinancial Times - 11h -
Google caught in crossfire over Gulf of America name change
Google has found itself back in the crosshairs of a geopolitical battle over President Trump’s renaming of the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America, raising fresh questions over the role ...The Hill - 9h -
With over 100 caps, Emily Sonnett is the USWNT’s secret veteran in a new generation
The veteran defender has been a mainstay with the national team thanks to her versatility, but will now be asked to fill a leadership role for a new generation. On Thursday night in Houston, Emma ...The Guardian - 8h -
Don't lose sleep over asteroid impact odds: Planetary scientist
The asteroid has been dubbed a city killer but would not destroy civilization.The Hill - 8h -
Alibaba to ‘aggressively’ invest in AI over next three years
Tech company’s share price up more than 50% since start of year on DeepSeek-led AI rallyFinancial Times - 7h -
Unions sue over Trump admin efforts to fire probationary federal employees
A coalition of government employee unions sued late Wednesday over the Trump administration’s efforts to fire employees still in their probationary period across the federal government. The Office ...The Hill - 5h -
BBC faces questions over Gaza film's Hamas link
The documentary Gaza: How To Survive A War Zone was narrated by the son of a Hamas official.BBC News - 5h -
Amazon MGM to take over creative direction of James Bond franchise
Studio agrees deal with longtime producers Michael Wilson and Barbara BroccoliFinancial Times - 4h -
Israel's 'hearts lie in tatters' as Hamas hands over first dead hostages
They are believed to include the Bibas family, who for Israel have become a symbol of the captives.BBC News - 3h -
Gill hits ton as India cruise to victory over Bangladesh
Shubman Gill scores a superb unbeaten century as India begin their Champions Trophy campaign with victory over Bangladesh.BBC News - 3h -
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WATCH: Our hearts are melting over twin sisters acting out 'Wicked'
They really are "Dancing Through Life" together.ABC News - 2h -
Trump Tests Fed’s Independence With Order Expanding Authority Over Agencies
A directive calling for oversight over the central bank’s regulatory and supervisory responsibilities has set off alarm.The New York Times - 1h -
Amazon Gains Creative Control Over the James Bond Franchise
The British family that has for decades held complete control over everything involving the globe-trotting superspy is relinquishing it to Amazon.The New York Times - 2h -
‘One of the hardest days’ in Israel as Hamas hands over hostages’ bodies
Remains of two young children, their mother and an elderly man arrive in Tel Aviv after ‘cruel’ handover in Gaza. The remains of two young children, their mother, and an elderly man taken hostage ...The Guardian - 3h -
Argentina says it will withdraw from the World Health Organization
A spokesman for President Javier Milei says he has ordered Argentina’s withdrawal from the World Health Organization due to profound differences with the U.N. agencyABC News - Feb. 5 -
Trump Says He’s Revoking Biden’s Security Clearance
The president suggested that he was acting in retaliation for his predecessor’s pulling of his security clearance shortly after the Jan. 6 riot.The New York Times - Feb. 8 -
Trump says he is revoking Biden's security clearance
"There is no need for Joe Biden to continue receiving access to classified information," President Donald Trump says.BBC News - Feb. 8 -
Musk says he has no plans to buy TikTok
Tech billionaire Elon Musk said he is not interested in acquiring the video-sharing app TikTok, and has no plans regarding what he would do if he owned it. Musk made the remarks during a virtual ...The Hill - Feb. 9 -
PlayStation Network back online, firm says
PlayStation says the service has now "fully recovered" and apologised for the disruption.BBC News - Feb. 9 -
No excuses not to build 1.5m new homes, Rayner says
The deputy PM says she's "determined" to hit Labour's house-building target by the next election.BBC News - Feb. 9 -
Trump says he’s in ‘no rush’ to develop Gaza
President Trump on Sunday said that he is not rushed to develop Gaza, arguing that building there will bring Middle East stability after he announced a plan for an American takeover of the war-torn ...The Hill - Feb. 10 -
Trump says tariffs coming on steel and aluminium
Imports of the metals will be hit with a 25% levy, a move that will have the biggest impact in Canada.BBC News - Feb. 10 -
US committed to buying and owning Gaza, says Trump
There has been global condemnation of his plan to take over the strip and move its Palestinians out.BBC News - Feb. 10 -
Mahomes bemoans INTs, says it will motivate him
Patrick Mahomes blamed himself after his three turnovers helped the Eagles build a big lead and said the Super Bowl loss will motivate him next season.ESPN - Feb. 10 -
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Trump Says Palestinians Will Not Be Allowed to Return to Gaza
President Trump, speaking to Fox News, reiterated his plan to rebuild the Gaza Strip and said its population would be resettled in a “permanent place” elsewhere.The New York Times - Feb. 10 -
Who’s Watching What on TV? Who’s to Say?
People now watch so many programs at so many different times in so many different ways that measuring viewership has become a hot debate in the industry.The New York Times - Feb. 10 -
Trump says 'too early' to name Vance as successor
President Trump said that it’s too early to name Vice President Vance as his successor in 2028, saying that while his No. 2 is skilled, so are a number of other people who could be future leaders ...The Hill - Feb. 10 -
There will be no exemptions to new tax on metals, says Trump
The move threatens to have a big impact in Canada, a major source of the metals in the US.BBC News - Feb. 11