Third of emissions cuts must come from consumers, says UK climate watchdog

Disease outbreaks and starvation set to grow after USAID cuts

Millions of people around the world are today feeling the repercussions of President Donald Trump’s decision to freeze international aid for 90 days and shut down the U.S.

NBC News - 2d

Kevin O’Leary: DOGE should cut 20 percent more

“Shark Tank” investor Kevin O’Leary defended tech billionaire Elon Musk on Monday evening, saying he thinks the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) should make even more cuts to government ...

The Hill - 2d

Jon Stewart takes on DOGE and makes some 'cuts' of his own

Jon Stewart may have gotten himself more than just a wee bit too worked up while hosting “The Daily Show” on Monday.

NBC News - 2d

Election systems feared vulnerable as government cuts workers tasked with security

Cuts to the U.S. cybersecurity agency and FBI affected the federal workers tasked with stopping foreign interference in elections.

CBS News - 2d

Jon Stewart cuts hand during fiery monologue on DOGE, prescription drugs

Jon Stewart railed against sweeping cuts by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) — and suffered one of his own in the process — during an impassioned monologue on "The Daily Show." ...

The Hill - 2d

N.S.F. Cuts Raise Fears of a Reduced U.S. Presence in Polar Regions

The National Science Foundation has fired workers at the office that manages polar research, raising fears about a reduced U.S. presence in two strategic regions.

The New York Times - 2d

71 percent of Trump voters oppose Medicaid cuts: Poll

Most President Trump voters say they oppose any cuts to Medicaid as Republican lawmakers wrestle with how to reach up to $2 trillion in budget cuts through their reconciliation bill, a poll ...

The Hill - 1d

The Callisto Protocol Dev Cuts More Jobs In Gaming's Latest Layoffs

Striking Distance Studios, the Krafton-owned game studio that made 2022's The Callisto Protocol and 2024's Redacted , has undergone a new round of layoffs. This follows on from a previous round ...

GameSpot - 1d

What 15 Americans Think About Elon Musk and DOGE’s Government Cuts

Americans across the country are deeply split over Mr. Musk, with some welcoming his cuts to government and others outraged at what they see as an abuse of power.

The New York Times - 1d

DOGE Cuts Pause Development of Meal Bars for First Responders

Ryan Dowdy’s small-business grant is frozen until further notice.

Inc. - 1d

DOGE Quietly Deletes the 5 Biggest Spending Cuts It Celebrated Last Week

The cuts, highlighted on an earlier version of the “wall of receipts” posted by Elon Musk’s team, contained mistakes that vastly inflated the amount of money saved.

The New York Times - 1d

Federal workers urge congressional lawmakers to reverse job cuts

The newly-formed Fork Off Coalition, composed of recently laid off government employees, represents an alphabet soup of agencies with various levels of tenure.

CBS News - 1d

The Next Phase of Trump’s Large-Scale Work Force Cuts Is Underway

Workers at a handful of agencies have begun receiving notifications that they are part of the “reduction in force” directed by the president, after a wave of firings that targeted probationary ...

The New York Times - 1d

National parks cutting hours, services amid federal layoffs

National parks across the U.S. face service reductions and staffing shortages due to federal budget cuts

The Hill - 1d

DOGE cuts could hamper U.S. response to next pandemic

Around 700 people have been laid off from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in recent weeks due to cuts from the Trump administration. Some public health experts are expressing ...

CBS News - 1d

Who Are the Probationary Federal Workers Being Cut Under Trump?

Many government workers being cut are those with fewer protections. They are relatively new in their current jobs, but often have years of experience.

The New York Times - 1d

Forest Service workers fired in Trump cuts warn of "unforeseen consequences"

Every summer, tens of millions of Americans visit National Forests. But this summer, the parks might look a little different. Ian Lee sat down with three Forest Service workers fired amid Trump ...

CBS News - 1d

Cuts at the U.S. Forest Service could lead to unintended consequences

U.S. national forests are maintained by an army of Forest Service workers, but recent cuts could have the forests looking very different this summer.

CBS News - 1d

US House passes budget resolution to cut taxes and spending by trillions

Bill would lead to large increase in America’s deficit, independent analysts say

Financial Times - 1d

Starmer’s cuts are a huge mistake – foreign aid is an investment, not an expense | Halima Begum

At the height of the cold war, the west advanced its soft power through aid and development spending. If we cut that now, who will fill the vacuum?. Halima Begum is the chief executive of Oxfam ...

The Guardian - 1d

Police rescue a Chinese student whose finger was cut off by kidnappers

Philippine police say they safely recovered a Chinese student who was kidnapped by a gang that killed his driver and cut off the student’s finger in a bid to force his parents to pay a huge ransom

ABC News - 1d

What Can House Republicans Cut Instead of Medicaid? Not Much.

The math of the G.O.P.’s goals makes the move almost unavoidable.

The New York Times - 1d

Wonder Woman game axed as Warner Bros cuts three studios

Warner Bros Games joins a growing list of companies making cuts in the gaming industry.

BBC News - 22h

Could Forest Service cuts lead to more bear encounters?

Cuts of U.S. Forest Service staff members who work around America's national parks could impact visitors in different ways, even increasing the potential for harm. CBS News' Ian Lee explains.

CBS News - 18h

How the House Republican budget plan hopes to cut trillions of dollars in spending

The budget plan that narrowly passed in the House of Representatives proposes trillions of dollars in cuts over 10 years. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.

CBS News - 18h

Trump hints at deep cuts at the EPA, alarming workers and groups

President Trump said the head of the EPA is prepared to implement deep staffing and spending cuts as part of the administration's efforts to downsize the executive branch.

CBS News - 14h

Some small businesses are on the brink after Trump's spending cuts affect contracts

"My company has been left behind," one small business founder said.

ABC News - 13h

GOP Gambles on Budget Plan That Helps the Rich and Cuts Aid to the Poor

The House Republican budget plan would pair tax cuts that primarily benefit the rich with cuts to programs that help the poor.

The New York Times - 5h

Revellers flock to Cologne as Germany's Carnival season cuts loose

Yahoo News - 2h

Apple cheers Trump with $500bn US investment plan; UK defence firm Chemring ‘targeted’ by private equity firm – business live

One of the world’s largest private equity investors has made an approach to buy Chemring, the FTSE 250 defence group, Sky News reports. German election live: Merz says priority is to make Europe ...

The Guardian - 3d

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