Sen. Elizabeth Warren: DOGE's FDIC firings put banking system at risk

Sen. Elizabeth Warren said she is "pleased" the FDIC will evaluate whether the decision to layoff workers at the agency puts the banking system at risk.

CNBC - 1d

Federal judge extends decision blocking DOGE from Treasury payment system

A federal judge on Friday extended an earlier decision barring employees with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing a sensitive federal payment system at the Treasury ...

The Hill - 17h

US aid freeze puts HIV-positive orphans in Kenya at risk as medical supplies dwindle

A U.S. aid freeze is threatening the lives of HIV-positive orphans at Nyumbani Children’s Home in Nairobi

ABC News - 1d

DOGE Puts $1 Spending Limit on Government Employee Credit Cards

The restrictions are already in place at the General Services Administration along with several other agencies. Soon they’ll roll out to most of the federal government, sources say.

Wired - 2d

DOGE Put Him in the Treasury Department. His Company Has Federal Contracts Worth Millions

Experts say the conflicts posed by Tom Krause’s dual roles are unprecedented in the modern era.

Wired - 20h

What do we know about Trump administration and DOGE's mass firings?

A federal judge is giving President Trump the go-ahead to continue mass firings of thousands of federal employees, for now. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro and CBS News congressional ...

CBS News - 18h

Aarke Coffee System Review: Shiny and Chrome

This shiny coffee maker and grinder arrives with an innovative autogrind feature pretty much unheard of in drip coffee.

Wired - 3d

The huge risks facing Starmer at Trump meeting

When Sir Keir Starmer touches down in Washington next week, he will be treading a fine diplomatic line.

BBC News - 1d

Your retirement savings are at risk in an insane stock market

Fund managers admit they’re buying overvalued stocks.

MarketWatch - 23h

Trump is correct on Ukraine and right to put Zelensky on the spot

I have no problem with anyone being vehemently opposed to Vladimir Putin and Russia. But such opposition should not blind them to the obvious questions that must still be asked about what is best ...

The Hill - 1h

System 'broken' says Ronan Keating after fatal crash verdict

The singer described the justice system in the Republic of Ireland as 'broken' after his brother died in a car crash.

BBC News - 2d

Murphy says he believes ‘the entire American political system is corrupted by money’

Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) discussed the influence of money on the political system in the U.S., implicating his own party in the corruption he said it causes. “I think the entire American ...

The Hill - 1d

‘Betrayed by the system’: Chappell Roan sparks debate over pay and healthcare in pop

The singer castigated record labels in her Grammys speech – but, as music industry insiders explain, issues around artist health and support run even deeper. At this year’s Grammys, as she accepted ...

The Guardian - 1d

Israel's West Bank crackdown triggers a wave of displacement unseen in decades

Tens of thousands of Palestinians have fled home following recent Israeli military operations across the northern West Bank

ABC News - 3d

'We are history.' Hood Historian serves as the memory bank for L.A.

Hood Historian's passion for sharing the history of Southern California through the lens of "a Black dude from the hood" has built a true community.

Los Angeles Times - 3d

Four banks fined by UK regulator over gilt information sharing

Citi, HSBC, Morgan Stanley and Royal Bank of Canada agree to pay over £100mn

Financial Times - 1d

Fed Flags Rising Inflation Risks and Rising Uncertainty About Trump’s Policies

Rates cuts are still on the menu, but like many businesses, Fed officials are having a tough time judging the impact of Trump’s tariff and immigration plans.

Inc. - 1d

Europe’s Moon plans at risk as Trump team reviews Nasa’s Artemis project

Programme aims to beat China in returning humans to lunar surface

Financial Times - 1d

'Every woman has fear' - why risks facing female athletes remain

Emma Raducanu's ordeal with a male fan in Dubai provided a stark reminder of the dangers faced by female athletes on a regular basis.

BBC News - 1d

Missouri lawmaker proposes registry of pregnant women ‘at risk’ for abortions

Dubbed ‘eHarmony for babies’, bill would create connected databases for pregnant women and those looking to adopt. A Republican lawmaker in Missouri has introduced legislation to create a ...

The Guardian - 6h

The Incompetence of DOGE Is a Feature, Not a Bug

A series of mistakes by DOGE shows just how arbitrary and destructive this slash-and-burn strategy can get.

Wired - 2d

Multiple Bus Explosions in Israel Put Country on Terrorism Alert

The attempted attacks on Thursday, which injured no one but shut down buses and trains across the country, came amid Israel’s ongoing raids in the West Bank and as its cease-fire with Hamas in Gaza ...

The New York Times - 1d

Alabama police force put on leave after 5 officers arrested, charged

The Hanceville police chief and four of his officers are accused of mishandling or removing materials from the department's evidence room.

CBS News - 1d

Trump Cuts Protections for Haitians, Putting Them on Track for Deportation

The decision is the latest in President Trump’s sweeping crackdown on immigrants, including people whom the Biden administration had authorized to remain in the country.

The New York Times - 14h

Republicans put the sick in sycophancy as they compete to fawn over Trump

From adding the president’s face to Mount Rushmore to pushing for him to serve a third term, party members are getting inventive in their brown-nosing. If proof were needed that Donald Trump’s ...

The Guardian - 7h

Pope Francis Put Church Above His Health, Vatican Observers Say

Many who know him said that Francis, driven by a sense of mission and a discipline born of his early training, essentially worked himself into the hospital.

The New York Times - 1h

Warren Buffett’s growing cash pile and 3 other things to watch for in Berkshire’s investor letter

Investors are awaiting Berkshire Hathaway Chairman Warren Buffett’s annual investor letter, in which he typically expounds on Berkshire’s performance along with anecdotes and vignettes about ...

MarketWatch - 22h

Warren Buffett prefers stocks over cash and other takeaways from his annual letter to Berkshire shareholders

Warren Buffett, in his annual letter to shareholders, defends Berkshire’s cash pile but says the company will always prefer equities when they’re attractive.

MarketWatch - 3h

Warren Buffett Used the Same Word 13 Times in His Berkshire Hathaway Shareholder Letter, and the Reason Is Inspiring

‘During the 2019-23 period, I have used the words ‘mistake’ or ‘error’ 16 times in my letters to you.’

Inc. - 2h

Warren Buffett amasses more cash and sells more stock, but doesn’t explain why in annual letter

The mystery over Warren Buffett’s surprisingly defensive stance deepened over the weekend.

NBC News - 1h

Warren Buffett amasses more cash and sells more stock, but doesn't explain why in annual letter

"The great majority of your money remains in equities," Buffett wrote in his highly-anticipated annual letter. "That preference won't change."

CNBC - 3h

Even Warren Buffett is struggling with this stock market. Here’s one big reason why.

Investors will be looking closely at Berkshire Hathaway’s cash position.

MarketWatch - 37m

Fossil fuel firm’s $300m trial against Greenpeace to begin: ‘Weaponizing the judicial system’

Experts warn victory for Energy Transfer, whose CEO is a Trump donor, could have a ‘chilling’ effect on free speech. A fossil fuel company’s $300m lawsuit against Greenpeace opens in rural North ...

The Guardian - 2d

MLB debuts robot ump challenge system at Dodgers-Cubs spring training opener

The Cubs went 1-for-2 on challenges in their first game with the system.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

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 - 23h

Not Even DOGE Employees Know Who's Legally Running DOGE

Despite all appearances, the White House insists that Elon Musk is not in charge of DOGE. US DOGE Service employees can’t get a straight answer about who is.

Wired - 3d