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Meta approves plan for bigger executive bonuses following 5% layoffs
Meta's executive officers could earn a bonus of 200% of their base salary under the company's new executive bonus plan, up from the 75% they earned previously.CNBC - Feb. 21 -
Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump DEI executive orders
A federal judge has temporarily blocked parts of President Trump’s executive orders that sought to end the federal government’s backing of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts. U.S. ...The Hill - Feb. 22 -
Judge blocks Trump's executive order ending federal support for DEI programs
A federal judge has blocked a sweeping executive order from President Trump that sought to end government support for programs promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Louisiana man on death row dies weeks before March execution date
Christopher Sepulvado, a terminally ill man who spent over 30 years on death row for the killing of his stepson, died weeks before his scheduled March execution by nitrogen gas.NBC News - Feb. 24 -
Louisiana's oldest death row inmate dies month before execution date
Christopher Sepulvado was charged with the 1992 killing of his 6-year-old stepson.CBS News - Feb. 24 -
FTSE 350 on track to miss 40% target for female executives
Government-backed review says pace of change in top roles has ‘slowed’ among UK’s biggest companiesFinancial Times - Feb. 25 -
Trans athletes on Trump’s executive order: ‘Stripping us of sports is devastating’
The NCAA has ruled only women assigned female at birth can compete in college sports. We spoke to some of those affected by the ban. On 5 February 2025 – coinciding with Women and Girls in Sports ...The Guardian - Feb. 25 -
Trump signs executive order giving Musk and DOGE more power
President Donald Trump signed an executive order giving Elon Musk and DOGE more power. The order will require agency heads to track contracts and payments. It will also freeze credit card payments ...NBC News - Feb. 26 -
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 - Feb. 27 -
Former lumber industry executive named as Forest Service chief
The Trump administration’s pick to lead the Forest Service was previously an executive at a lumber industry company. The Forest Service said in a press release Thursday that Tom Schultz of Idaho ...The Hill - Feb. 27 -
Trump plans to sign executive order making English the official language
The U.S. has never had an official language, though many states have designated English.CBS News - 6d -
Paramount ends DEI policies, cites Trump executive order
Paramount Global announced it is ending numerous diversity, equity and inclusion policies to comply with President Trump's executive order banning the practice.CNBC - 6d -
Trump to sign executive order making English the official US language
President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order to make English the official language of the United States, according to a White House official.ABC News - 6d -
How Elon Musk Executed His Takeover of the Federal Bureaucracy
The operation was driven with a frenetic focus by the billionaire, who channeled his resentment of regulatory oversight into a drastic overhaul of government agencies.The New York Times - 6d -
Trump signs an executive order making English the official U.S. language
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Saturday signed an executive order designating English as the official language of the U.S., the first time in American history such a designation has been made.NBC News - 5d -
Trump signs executive order designating English as official language of US
Directive allows government organisations that receive federal funding to choose whether to continue to offer services in languages other than English. President Donald Trump has signed an ...The Guardian - 4d -
Trump signs executive order designating English official language of US
President Trump designated English as the official U.S. language in a Saturday executive order that repealed former President Clinton’s executive action aiding individuals who are limited in their ...The Hill - 4d -
Sorry Democrats, but Trump's 'two sexes' executive order is constitutional
Progressive politicians are opposing President Trump's executive order to recognize a government-wide "two sexes" policy, arguing it is unconstitutional, while the administration is following the ...The Hill - 3d -
Starbucks poaches Nordstrom CFO as executive shake-up continues
Starbucks announced Tuesday that Nordstrom CFO Cathy Smith will join the company as its new chief financial officer, replacing longtime veteran Rachel Ruggeri.NBC News - 2d -
Starbucks poaches Nordstrom CFO as executive shake-up continues
Nordstrom Chief Financial Officer Cathy Smith will join Starbucks, replacing its current CFO Rachel Ruggeri.CNBC - 2d -
7-Eleven Taps American Executive to Help Keep It Out of Canadian Hands
The Japanese owner of the chain also announced a plan to list its U.S. convenience store business as it tries to fend off a Canadian retailer’s $47 billion takeover bid.The New York Times - 14h -
Education Department executive order could be issued as soon as today
Completely eliminating the department would require congressional approval and 60 votes in the Senate, which is unlikely given the current makeup.CBS News - 11h -
Trump preparing executive order to dissolve Department of Education: Sources
President Trump is expected to direct his secretary of education to dissolve the Department of Education by executive order this week, sources said.ABC News - 12h -
Trump expected to issue executive order to eliminate Education Department
President Trump is expected to issue an executive order to shutter the Department of Education. The department was created by Congress in 1979 and it would take an act of Congress to fully ...CBS News - 9h -
Arts groups sue over Trump's 'gender ideology' executive order
Four arts organizations on Thursday sued the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) over its implementation of President Trump's executive order barring the use of federal funds for the promotion of ...The Hill - 7h -
Trump Is Said to Be Preparing Executive Order That Aims to Eliminate Education Dept.
Without Congress, President Trump cannot dismantle the agency. No modern president has ever tried to unilaterally shut down a federal department.The New York Times - 6h -
Trump's Education Department executive order may impact millions of students
President Trump is expected to sign an executive order to dissolve the Education Department, sources tell CBS News. The move could impact funding for millions of students. CBS News' Nancy Cordes ...CBS News - 7h -
What we know about Trump's expected Education Department executive order
President Trump's mission to dismantle the Department of Education may begin with an executive order, but congressional approval is needed to shut down the federal establishment. CBS News' Weijia ...CBS News - 5h -
Trump signs executive orders on tariff exemptions for Canada and Mexico
President Trump signed executive orders for tariff exemptions for Canada and Mexico for any goods that fall under a USMCA agreement until early April.NBC News - 4h -
Trump signs executive order establishing U.S. strategic bitcoin reserve
President Trump is launching a strategic bitcoin reserve as part of a new executive order.CNBC - 16m -
Who's on first? A closer look at the decline of the first baseman
A position known for powerful sluggers has become a revolving door. We asked MLB insiders what has changed.ESPN - 23h -
Japan to court Tesla on Nissan investment
Former prime minister and ex-Tesla board member plan to approach Elon Musk to support struggling carmakerFinancial Times - Feb. 21 -
Luigi Mangione to appear in NYC court
Luigi Mangione, the man accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, will be in a New York City courtroom Friday. Attorney and CBS News reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Grenfell contractor to challenge ban in court
Siderise Insulation says its inclusion in Kensington and Chelsea Council's ban is "without foundation".BBC News - Feb. 24 -
Alibaba shares soar nearly 15% after stellar earnings as China's e-commerce sector recovers
Alibaba has been making 'significant strides' in advancing its AI cloud business after launching its Qwen 2.5-Max flagship AI foundation model, Barclays wrote in a note.CNBC - Feb. 21 -
Zvonimir Ivisic scores 20, Johnell Davis adds 18 and Arkansas beats No. 15 Missouri 92-85
Zvonimir Ivisic scored 20 points, Johnell Davis added 18 and Arkansas beat No. 15 Missouri 92-85 for its third win over a top-15 team this seasonABC News - Feb. 22 -
Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom get slammed for suing veteran evicted from $15 million mansion
Perry has been branded “unforgivable” by the family of the 85-year-old veteran she evicted—and who she is now suing for damages.MarketWatch - Feb. 25 -
USAID staff given 15 minutes to gather belongings from Washington, D.C., office
The latest USAID directive comes as 1,600 workers received termination notices over the weekend and thousands more abroad were put on administrative leave.ABC News - Feb. 25