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The art of the hollow promise to cut Pentagon waste
President Trump's executive order aims to modernize defense acquisitions and spur innovation, but critics argue it will lead to more waste and deregulation, rather than reducing the Pentagon's ...The Hill - 3d -
Trump warns exemptions on smartphones, electronics will be short-lived, promises future tariffs
The US president has said no one is ‘getting off the hook’, as he promises to launch a national security investigation into the semiconductor sector. The exemption of smartphones, laptops and ...The Guardian - 2d -
Have you seen examples of health care fraud, waste or abuse? Tell us about it.
New York Times reporters are looking into cases of unnecessary and wasteful spending in government health programs.The New York Times - 6d -
Florida art dealer and another man charged in scheme to sell fake Andy Warhol artworks
Authorities say a South Florida art dealer and another man face charges involving the sale of fake Andy Warhol artworksABC News - 5d -
AI praise-giving tool promises ‘authentic’ insights
Irish company Workhuman says new technology can help workers feel more valuedFinancial Times - 3d -
Monday Briefing: China Pauses Crucial Exports
Plus, an art forest in Thailand.The New York Times - 1d -
‘I sent AI to art school!’ The postmodern master who taught a machine to beef up his old work
Warhol for colour, Hopper for volume … American art world star David Salle is using AI on old paintings of his that had a mixed reception – with wild, sprawling results. Why isn’t he afraid of ...The Guardian - 1d -
Spaced Out: Spending Cuts Could Hurt Startups
Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX and the head of DOGE, could be cutting off funds for new companies in his own industry.Inc. - 5d -
Charities criticise 'distressing' cuts to adoption fund
The amount of funding families can access to pay for therapy for adopted children has been cut by 40%.BBC News - 1d -
Bin strike waste will be cleared by weekend, Birmingham Council says
Bin workers remain in a stand-off with the council after an all-out strike started on 11 March.BBC News - 1d -
Elon Musk is creating Social Security waste, fraud and abuse
Elon Musk and Donald Trump are undermining the Social Security Administration's efforts to prevent fraud, causing confusion and fear among beneficiaries, and creating a climate of uncertainty and ...The Hill - 1d -
Universities sue over Energy Department research funding cuts
A group of universities — including Brown University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology — and education groups filed a lawsuit on Tuesday seeking to halt the Department of Energy's cuts ...NBC News - 1d -
Photos: Scenes from the 2025 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival
Photos from the Coachella music festival featuring Lady Gaga, Green Day, Post Malone and Travis Scott.Los Angeles Times - 4d -
Proposed NASA Budget Cuts ‘Would Decimate American Leadership in Space’
The approximate 20 percent budget cut could force the closure of the Goddard Space Flight Center and would see projects such as the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope scrapped.Wired - 4d -
How Health and Human Safety Department cuts could affect your health
In his first network TV interview since becoming Health and Human Services Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sat down with Dr. Jon LaPook. Kennedy said he was not familiar with cuts to programs that ...CBS News - 3d -
GM cutting jobs, idling Canadian electric van plant due to 'market demand'
General Motors is cutting production of its all-electric delivery vans at a plant in Canada ahead of idling the facility through much of this year.CNBC - 4d -
China’s Halt of Critical Minerals Poses Risk for U.S. Military Programs
The Pentagon and defense contractors are heavily reliant on magnets and rare earth minerals mined or processed in China, which has suspended exports of the materials in an escalating trade war.The New York Times - 1d -
Shane Lowry doesn't want to talk about Rory, then talks about Rory before cutting interview short
Boiling after back-to-back bogeys to end his third round of the Masters, Lowry cut his interview short on Saturday while saying he wished he'd had 30 minutes to cool off.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
‘Electoral wake-up call’: dozens of Labour MPs risk losing majorities over welfare cuts
New data shows cabinet ministers among MPs at risk as campaign to pressure government over proposed benefit cuts to step up. At least 80 Labour MPs are at risk of losing their majorities over ...The Guardian - 2d -
Coachella 2025: Photos of our favorite festival fashion
Finding the perfect Coachella fit is an art. These are some of the best festival outfits we saw on the field at the 2025 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.Los Angeles Times - 3d -
‘Gunshots were my obsession’: the nicked golden toilet’s creator on his new pump-action art
Maurizio Cattelan, the great Italian conceptual prankster who framed a banana and plumbed in a precious loo, explains why he’s now blasting holes in sheets of gold. ‘For a long time,” says Maurizio ...The Guardian - 2d -
57-year-old bridal store owner cuts own salary to handle Trump's China tariffs: 'I see a retail meteor heading towards' the U.S.
Penny Bowers-Schebal, owner of wedding dress shop Formality Bridal, says she cut her salary and must likely raise prices due to the President's tariffs on China.CNBC - 4d -
Julio Torres: ‘When I worked at SNL, I thought Shawn Mendes was an intern’
The comedian and absurdist on his favourite letters and colours and least favourite shapes. Your first comedy show was called My Favorite Shapes. What is your least favourite shape? . A pentagon. ...The Guardian - 3d -
'The Amateur,' starring Rami Malek, looks the part but can't execute the mission
As spy thrillers go, this one is suspense-free and generic, wasting a decent cast that includes Jon Bernthal, Laurence Fishburne and Rachel Brosnahan.Los Angeles Times - 4d -
Fry hails 'David and Goliath' Wembley win for Posh
Posh icon Barry Fry promises himself a day off work on Monday after his side's EFL Trophy triumph.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Egged on by his family, Devo's Mark Mothersbaugh finally opens MutMuz Gallery to the public
Devo's 'social scientist' and Hollywood composer wonders 'Why Are We Here?' in his debut art show at MutMuz Gallery in ChinatownLos Angeles Times - 5d -
President Donald Trump attends UFC 314 in Miami
President Donald Trump is no stranger to the mixed martial arts scene, having attended multiple events in the past.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Coachella celebrates 20 years of the Do Lab's water guns, surprise sets and continuous dance parties
Over the past two decades, the Do Lab has become a beloved fixture in the Coachella Music and Art Festival's landscape.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
A critical week for Meta and a key test for the new FTC chair
Plus, ECB expected to cut interest rates and milestone dates for McDonald’sFinancial Times - 3d -
Ancient oak tree cut down by Toby Carvery
The felling of a much-loved and centuries-old north London oak tree was initially reported to police.BBC News - 1d -
Real Madrid stalwart starring at an uncertain future amid ongoing fitness worries – report
Eder Militao’s future at Real Madrid is reportedly becoming increasingly uncertain, as injuries have started to cloud the Brazilian defender’s previously promising career at the Santiago Bernabeu,...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
DOGE Is Far Short of Its Goal, and Still Overstating Its Progress
Elon Musk now says his group will produce only 15 percent of the savings it promised. But even that estimate is inflated with errors and guesswork.The New York Times - 3d -
‘I became like a slave’: why 43 women are suing the secretive Opus Dei Catholic group in Argentina
Lured by promises of an education but allegedly trapped in servitude and self-mortification, the former members are suing the ultra-conservative organisation over their ‘exploitation and abuse’. ...The Guardian - 2d -
Federal Lands Are a Resource. America Needs More Housing. What’s the Problem?
Public land is a promising place to build what Western cities need most and mostly don’t allow: homes and apartments for low-wage workers.The New York Times - 1d -
My stay at a Swedish eco-retreat was blissful. What's emerged about it since points to a much darker truth | Laura Hall
Stedsans seemed to embody Scandinavia’s love of nature – until its owners moved to Guatemala, apparently leaving behind 158 barrels of human waste. For me, visiting the now infamous Stedsans ...The Guardian - 4d -
Journalist: Liverpool Set Sights On Fresh Contract Talks With Key Trio
Liverpool Look to Lock in Key Contracts After Salah and Van Dijk DealsSalah and Van Dijk Lead the WayLiverpool have wasted no time in securing the futures of two of their most important figures. As ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Kane urges Bayern to hit the mark against Inter in Champions League
Harry Kane said Tuesday that he hoped he and his Bayern Munich teammates will be clinical in front of goal in their Champions League showdown with Inter Milan, after wasteful finishing in recent ...Yahoo Sports - 1d
