Social Security Employees Warn of Damage From DOGE

Why You Should Sign Up for an I.R.S. Identity Protection PIN

With employees from the so-called Department of Government Efficiency poking around in agency systems, faith in data security isn’t what it once was. The tool, an identity protection PIN, can help.

The New York Times - Mar. 8

NHS England chair warns on upheaval at top ranks of health service

The Department of Health and Social Care is also expected to be hit by an efficiency drive

Financial Times - 6d

Lessons From DOGE: How Not to Institute Widespread Changes

This is not how great leaders operate.

Inc. - 5d

Scenes From Eight States Battered by Weekend Storms

A survey of the damage from a cross-country storm system that tore through the South and Midwest over the weekend.

The New York Times - 4h

Chaos at the V.A.: Inside the DOGE Cuts Disrupting the Veterans Agency

Clinical trials have been delayed, contracts canceled and support staff fired. With deeper cuts coming, some are warning of potential harms to veterans.

The New York Times - Mar. 9

Americans should ‘absolutely not’ brace for recession despite bank warnings: Commerce secretary

In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Commerce Sec. Howard Lutnick says Americans should “absolutely not” brace for a recession amid warning signs from major banks like JP Morgan and ...

NBC News - Mar. 9

Trump orders likely to drive species’ extinction, wildlife advocates warn

In addition to layoffs and hiring freezes, a ‘God squad’ can effectively veto ESA protections for endangered species. Donald Trump ’s administration , backed by House Republicans and Elon Musk ...

The Guardian - 6d

DHS says deported Brown University doctor attended funeral of 'brutal terrorist'

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said Monday on the social platform X the deported assistant professor from Brown University’s medical school attended the funeral of a terrorist in ...

The Hill - 5h

BMW warns of €1bn profit hit from global tariff war

Carmaker’s earnings down a third last year on weak demand from China and global recall

Financial Times - 3d

Social Security’s COLA seen falling to 2.2% in 2026, leaving seniors struggling to keep pace

Over the last 20 years, the cost-of-living adjustment has averaged 2.6%, according to the Senior Citizens League.

MarketWatch - 5d

Who can help me with my Social Security problem now that staff and services are being cut?

Readers have a range of issues — and a lot of trouble getting answers.

MarketWatch - 6h

Project 2025: You can’t say Trump didn’t warn us

Project 2025, a 922-page blueprint for a second Trump administration prepared by the Heritage Foundation, has been implemented by Trump's administration, including firing 30,000 federal employees, ...

The Hill - 6d

DOGE Cuts Reach Key Nuclear Scientists, Bomb Engineers and Safety Experts

Firings and buyouts hit the top-secret National Nuclear Security Administration amid a major effort to upgrade America’s nuclear arsenal. Critics say it shows the consequences of heedlessly cutting ...

The New York Times - 12h

Tulsi Gabbard pulls security clearances for top Biden officials and those who went after Trump

National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard said Monday she has stripped security clearances from dozens of former national security officials, the Manhattan district attorney who secured a felony ...

NBC News - Mar. 11

DOGE’s Cuts at the USDA Could Cause US Grocery Prices to Rise and Invasive Species to Spread

Thousands of US Department of Agriculture employees, including food inspectors and disease-sniffing-dog trainers, remain out of work, leaving food to rot in ports and pests to proliferate.

Wired - 14h

Muhammad Yunus on picking up the pieces in Bangladesh after ‘monumental’ damage by Sheikh Hasina’s rule

Yunus is facing a huge security challenge as some police refuse to return to their posts, gang crime is rife and tensions simmer with the country’s army chief. When Muhammad Yunus flew back to ...

The Guardian - Mar. 10

Bulls' championship banners out for season after pyrotechnic damage from Disturbed concert

Imagine someone explaining this to Michael Jordan.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

‘Beating Real Madrid is very difficult, but…’ – Villarreal coach sounds warning

Villarreal manager Marcelino is fully aware of the challenge that awaits his team as they prepare to take on Real Madrid. The coach believes that for Villarreal to stand any chance of securing a ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Jury awards LA man $50 million from Starbucks case due to lifelong injuries from spilled tea

The scalding hot tea spilled into Michael Garcia's lap during a drive-thru handoff in 2023, leaving him with permanent damage to his genitals from the severe burns.

CBS News - 2d

More than 30 nations will participate in Paris planning talks on a security force for Ukraine

Military officials from more than 30 nations are expected to take part in Paris talks on the creation of an international security force for Ukraine

ABC News - Mar. 10

Canada's public safety minister addresses border security, tariffs

The Trump administration said that border security is prompting tariffs against Canada and Mexico. President Trump said Canada specifically does not do enough to curb fentanyl from entering the ...

CBS News - 4d

Meta Tries to Stop Sarah Wynn-Williams From Further Selling Scathing Memoir

An arbitrator has prevented the employee from promoting her book and disparaging the company until private arbitration concludes.

The New York Times - 7h

Kristi Noem says she plans to use "broad and extensive" authorities as DHS secretary

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Krisi Noem said tests polygraph tests will continue for employees, while pledging to prosecute leakers.

CBS News - Mar. 9

Tree loss from hurricane leaves Asheville vulnerable to new climate shocks

Damage to trees in western North Carolina from Hurricane Helene was ‘extraordinary and humbling’ but urban areas face particular problems. The city of Asheville and its surrounding areas have been ...

The Guardian - Mar. 9

Kleptocrats to benefit from Trump DoJ’s anti-corruption pause, experts warn

Former prosecutors criticize Pam Bondi’s decision to halt enforcement of bribery laws as short-sighted and dangerous. A radical makeover at the US department of justice has seen key drives to fight ...

The Guardian - Mar. 10

Trump, tariffs and wars drain funds from climate action, warns Brazil

‘Triple negative’ puts world on course for ‘civilisation doom’, says environment minister

Financial Times - Mar. 10

'Wealthy tax dodgers' could benefit from IRS layoffs, Democrats warn

Democrats says "wealthy tax dodgers" could see less IRS scrutiny amid agency layoffs. Here's what to know.

CNBC - 6d

Former EPA chief warns of repercussions from Zeldin's regulation rollbacks

Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin has drastically shifted U.S. efforts to combat climate change. On Wednesday, he announced a series of moves to roll back dozens of ...

CBS News - 4d

Charities and MPs warn Starmer over benefits changes

Sir Keir Starmer has faced concerns from Labour backbenchers who have expressed anger at proposals.

BBC News - 15h

Mass Deportations Could Cut Trump’s Support From Latino Business Owners and Employees

After Latino voters helped Trump win in November, many could be affected by his plans for a mass expulsion of undocumented workers.

Inc. - 9h

Influencer under fire for taking baby wombat from its mother

An American influencer is under fire in Australia for sharing a social media video of herself taking a baby wombat from its mother.

ABC News - 4d

Meta stops ex-director from promoting critical memoir

Social media company wins US emergency ruling preventing ex-director from publicising her book.

BBC News - 4d

John Franklin-Myers hints he wants a new contract from Broncos

John Franklin-Myers has made it clear with his social media activity that he wants a new deal from the Broncos.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Pep after loss: City's UCL spot won't fall from sky

Pep Guardiola has warned his Manchester City players that they have to earn a place in the Champions League and that it won't "come from the sky."

ESPN - Mar. 8

TSA union sues Noem over stripping of bargaining rights

The union for Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) employees is suing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem after she said she was ending a collective bargaining agreement signed last year. ...

The Hill - 4d