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USAID freeze risks 'deadly consequences' as work halts in Gaza, agencies warn
Aid agencies are sounding the alarm about Gaza after President Donald Trump suspended the U.S. Agency for International Development.NBC News - Feb. 8 -
How USAID freeze could be the most catastrophic for women and girls
Women and girls are more susceptible to HIV and malaria in many developing countries.NBC News - Feb. 8 -
Thousands of Syrians in limbo as UK Home Office freezes asylum claims
Two months after the fall of Assad’s regime, Whitehall’s decision to pause asylum applications from Syrians has left more than 6,600 cases stuck on hold in the UK. More than 6,000 Syrians in ...The Guardian - Feb. 8 -
Northern U.S. faces intense blast of snow, sleet and freezing rain
Ninety-five million people across the northern U.S. from the plains to the Great Lakes as well as the Northeast are under winter weather alerts on Saturday as a blast of winter weather could foul ...NBC News - Feb. 8 -
Sen. Adam Schiff calls for federal firefighters to be exempt from hiring freeze
Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., on Friday called on several U.S. agencies to exempt seasonal wildland firefighters from the ongoing federal hiring freeze, as concerns about federal readiness for future ...NBC News - Feb. 8 -
Schiff calls for firefighter exemption from federal hiring freeze
Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) on Friday urged the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to exempt federal seasonal firefighters from President Trump’s federal ...The Hill - Feb. 9 -
How the USAID freeze impacts American farmers and hungry people around the world
NBC News' Andrea Mitchell reports on the global consequences and domestic economic effects of the recent push to dismantle USAID.NBC News - Feb. 11 -
FEMA official ignores judge's latest order, demands freeze on grant funding
A senior FEMA official instructed subordinates to freeze funding for grant programs, hours after a judge ordered the Trump administration to stop such pauses.NBC News - Feb. 11 -
The CFPB Work Freeze Is Putting Big Tech Regulations ‘On Ice’
The cease-work order at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau won’t just affect lawsuits and enforcement actions. It will stall regulation that could govern tech companies like Apple and Google.Wired - Feb. 11 -
Federal EV Charger Freeze Sows Chaos, but Chargers Are Still Getting Built
Chargers funded through the program were due to be just a small share of those opening this year. The longer-term effects aren’t yet clear.Wired - 4d -
'My wife fears sex, I fear death' - impacts of the USAID freeze
Despite a US waiver allowing the resumption of humanitarian help, life-saving services have shut.BBC News - 3d -
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Does Chocolate Go Bad? How to Store It, Freeze it, and Ship It
Chocolate is precious. Here’s how to keep its flavors tasting fresh.Wired - 3d -
Hiring freeze of firefighters could be deadly, Forest Service captain warns
SKAMANIA COUNTY, Wash. — A freeze on the hiring and onboarding of thousands of federal firefighters could have deadly consequences as the national wildfire response operates at a "diminished ...NBC News - 5h -
Pakistan to Force Tens of Thousands of Afghan Refugees Out of the Capital
The order, giving Afghans until March 31 to go elsewhere in Pakistan, came on the heels of President Trump’s suspension of refugee admissions to the United States.The New York Times - Feb. 7 -
Unemployment spiked for Black men in January as more joined the labor force
Black men saw their unemployment rate spike to 6.9% from 5.6% in January, bucking the overall unemployment rate trend for the country.CNBC - Feb. 7 -
Lyft and Anthropic Are Joining Forces to Bring Artificial Intelligence to Ridesharing
The partnership follows a collaboration between Lyft’s rival Uber and OpenAI.Inc. - Feb. 7 -
Sewer fatberg of ‘grease and rags’ forces Bryan Adams to cancel Perth concert
Singer was due to perform Sunday night but authorities worried large blockage could cause sewage to back up in venue toilets. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our ...The Guardian - Feb. 9 -
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Intense heatwave in southern Brazil forces schools to suspend return
Record highs delay start of classes in Rio Grande do Sul, where floods linked to climate crisis left 180 dead last May. During historic floods last May that left more than 180 dead in Brazil’s ...The Guardian - 6d -
The Housing Crisis Forces Change on a Low-Rise Pocket of Brooklyn
A contentious plan to build two 10-story towers illustrates how a pressing shortage of affordable apartments has started to change the politics around development.The New York Times - 6d -
Recording artists want Congress to force radio stations to pay them for their songs
The American Music Fairness Act would ensure performers, not just songwriters, get paid when an AM/FM radio station plays their music.NBC News - 5d -
Jeremy Bowen: Zelensky is being forced to face a tough new reality
Many world leaders, including Ukraine's President Zelensky, are finding the world is more uncertain under new US leadership.BBC News - 5d -
Rubio flight to Munich forced to return to U.S. due to mechanical issue
Secretary of State Marco Rubio was headed to the Munich Security Conference, which begins Friday, along with Vice President JD Vance.CBS News - 4d -
Eye Opener: Threat of floods, mudslides forces evacuations in California
The threat of floods and mudslides forces evacuations in California as a major storm hits areas already devastated by wildfires. Also, top Department of Justice officials resign in protest after ...CBS News - 4d -
Egypt, Jordan will stand firm against forced displacement of Palestinians: Experts
Despite Donald Trump continuing to push for the forcible displacement of Palestinians from Gaza, he is facing significant pushback from allies and states in the region.ABC News - 4d -
Top commander with UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon is injured by protesters
The U.N. peacekeeping force in Lebanon says the outgoing deputy commander of the force in Lebanon known as UNIFIL was injured when protesters attacked a convoy taking peacekeepers to the Beirut ...ABC News - 4d -
Many Want Hochul to Force Adams From Office. She Isn’t Rushing.
Although Gov. Kathy Hochul has the power to begin removal proceedings against Mayor Eric Adams, doing so would test history, time and her own preference.The New York Times - 4d -
Top US Election Security Watchdog Forced to Stop Election Security Work
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has frozen efforts to aid states in securing elections, according to an internal memo viewed by WIRED.Wired - 3d -
Ageless Salah remains driving force behind Liverpool quest for trophies
At 32 the striker is part of a new generation, powered by science and making a huge impact on the title race. It takes a team to win trophies but it is quite useful to have an individual enjoy the ...The Guardian - 3d -
Israeli forces to remain in five locations in southern Lebanon after removal deadline
Israeli forces will remain in five strategic locations in southern Lebanon near the border after Tuesday’s deadline for their full withdrawal.NBC News - 1d -
UN judge forced woman to work as slave, court told
Lydia Mugambe, who is currently on trial at Oxford Crown Court, denies the four charges against her.BBC News - 1d -
What might a European military force in Ukraine look like?
How could European countries provide security guarantees in the event that a peace deal with Russia is reached. Europe live – latest updates European leaders have been asked by the US to ...The Guardian - 1d -
Plagued by injuries, Amorim is forced to scramble with limited options at Man United
Ruben Amorim's options on the Manchester United bench are now down to youth players, but will those options be enough to save their season?ESPN - 1d -
The Land Ukraine Could Be Forced to Give Up to End the War
President Trump has promised to bring a quick end to the war in Ukraine, suggesting that Russia could keep at least some of the Ukrainian territory it had captured. Andrew Kramer, the New York ...The New York Times - 1d -
These Two EV Startups Joined Forces, and the Result Is Energizing for Both
Telo Trucks and Aptera combined their core competencies to put solar panels on small electric pickup trucks.Inc. - 1d -
Wanted: 3 asteroid watchers for China's 'planetary defense force'
China is recruiting for a planetary defense force amid growing global focus on the risk of asteroids colliding with Earth.NBC News - 13h -
Israeli Forces Remain in Southern Lebanon Despite Withdrawal Deadline
Israeli forces pulled out of populated areas in southern Lebanon, but retained control over strategic border points as a deadline lapsed for both Israel and Hezbollah to leave the region.The New York Times - 4h -
Ernest Drucker, Public-Health Advocate for the Scorned, Dies at 84
He marshaled epidemiological research to press for changes in drug policy, alternatives to prison and needle-exchange programs to slow the spread of AIDS.The New York Times - Feb. 6
