Trump cuts financial lifeline for Venezuela's government by ending permit to export oil to US

Half of homes need heat pump by 2040, government told

The UK's greenhouse gas emissions should fall to 13% of 1990 levels by 2040, government advisors say.

BBC News - 1d

Former Blackwater CEO: 'No indication' government interested in mass deportation memo

Editor's note: This report has been updated to reflect the estimated number of illegal immigrants in the U.S. Blackwater founder Erik Prince said while his mass immigration proposal seeking to ...

The Hill - 1d

UK seeks to ban companies named in Grenfell report from government contracts

Public inquiry into deadly fire triggers proposals to reform way construction materials are tested and regulated

Financial Times - 1d

OPM instructs agencies to turn over plans for mass government layoffs

A Wednesday memo from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) directs agencies across government to turn over plans for widespread layoffs of federal ...

The Hill - 1d

Austrian centrist parties agree to form government without far right

Centre-right leader Christian Stocker likely to become chancellor

Financial Times - 7h

Austrian centrist parties reach deal to form government without far right

Christian Stocker, the ÖVP leader, says ‘common programme’ has been agreed with SPÖ and Neos. . Five months after the far-right Freedom party (FPÖ) finished first in parliamentary elections, ...

The Guardian - 5h

Bipartisan senators unveil bill banning DeepSeek on government devices

A bipartisan group of senators introduced legislation Thursday to ban Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) startup DeepSeek’s products from government devices and networks. The bill, introduced ...

The Hill - 1h

Austrian Parties Reach Deal to Form Government Without Far Right

The announcement was a victory for mainstream political parties, after earlier talks involving the hard-right Freedom Party broke down.

The New York Times - 3h

'Indiscriminate’ Pentagon cuts unnerve Democrats

{beacon} Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story 'Indiscriminate’ Pentagon cuts unnerve Democrats Democrats ...

The Hill - 6d

VA secretary: 'We're not cutting benefits'

Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Doug Collins defended the Trump administration's recent layoffs at the department, arguing Thursday that cuts have not been made to "critical health care" or other ...

The Hill - 6d

NOAA braces for steep job cuts

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story NOAA set to slash jobs ‘imminently’ Mass firings are set to hit the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) ...

The Hill - 5d

Businesses Are Betting on a Tax Cut Extension

The federal budget debate has big implications for the economy. Despite questions about the math, investors expect an extension of the 2017 tax cuts.

The New York Times - 4d

Defending Europe without the US

European capitals are attempting to fill the security gap

Financial Times - 6d

The US is now the enemy of the west

Washington has decided to abandon both Ukraine and its postwar role in the world

Financial Times - 2d

Why are the Tate brothers in the US?

Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan have left Romania, where they were previously under a travel ban.

BBC News - 2h

Tech stocks seem to have ended their ‘difficult relationship’ with the bond market

At least for now, U.S. large-cap technology and growth stocks appear “free of their difficult relationship with long-term yields,” according to DataTrek Research.

MarketWatch - 6d

ESPN says it will end MLB broadcasts after striking out on deal

ESPN will likely hang up its baseball mitts after 36 seasons. The cable sports giant failed to renegotiate contract terms with the league.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

ESPN says it will end MLB broadcasts after striking out on deal

ESPN will likely hang up its baseball mitt after 36 seasons. The cable sports giant failed to renegotiate contract terms with the league.

Los Angeles Times - 6d

The Erinsborough asteroid attack! Now that Neighbours is doomed, it needs to end with a bang

After the Austalian soap’s previous false ending, it’s almost impossible to imagine it getting a second starry finale – or it finding a new home. This time, its farewell needs to stick. It’s always ...

The Guardian - 6d

FDA says Ozempic and Wegovy shortage is ending. That’s bad news for this wellness stock.

“We will continue to offer access to personalized treatments as allowed by law to meet patient needs,” Hims & Hers CEO said.

MarketWatch - 6d

Can a Year-End Bonus Be Docked If You Took Maternity Leave?

Is it fair for management to dock someone’s annual incentive pay because of a maternity or medical leave?

The New York Times - 5d

China's EV maker XPeng eyes doubling global presence by year's end

Yahoo News - 5d

Let’s end remote work without accountability in the federal workforce

It’s important to understand the particulars of the federal employment system that makes remote work so problematic.

The Hill - 5d

Hamas frees six hostages as first phase of ceasefire nears end

First phase of effort to end more than a year of conflict set to conclude on Thursday

Financial Times - 5d

Briton Sheeraz's bid for world title ends in controversial draw

Hamzah Sheeraz's world title challenge ended in disappointment but the Briton was fortunate to claim draw against WBC middleweight champion Carlos Adames in Saudi Arabia.

BBC News - 4d

'Holte End have a new hero' - Rashford shines in Aston Villa win

Marcus Rashford inspires Aston Villa to a comeback victory over Chelsea, providing assists for both of Marco Asensio's goals.

BBC News - 4d

Gaza ceasefire once again in doubt as first phase nears end

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has indefinitely delayed the release of what would have been the biggest group of Palestinian prisoners so far

BBC News - 4d

NASCAR admits it should have called a caution at end of Atlanta Xfinity race

The Xfinity race ended under green despite multiple cars crashing on the last lap.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Sudan army ends two-year siege of key city

The Sudan army captures el-Obeid hours after rival RSF forces signed a charter for a breakaway government.

BBC News - 3d

Why Zelenskyy offered to step down if Ukraine joins NATO, war ends

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy offered to leave his post if the war with Russia ends and if the U.S. ally gets NATO membership. Michael Bociurkiw, a senior fellow at the Atlantic Council's ...

CBS News - 3d

Rangers put former captain Barry Ferguson in charge until end of season

Philippe Clement was sacked by club on Sunday evening ‘We appreciate Barry and his team stepping into the role’ Rangers have placed their former captain Barry Ferguson in charge of first-team ...

The Guardian - 3d

Xi tells Putin that China is pleased with Russia's efforts to end Ukraine war

Chinese President Xi Jinping has held a call with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin and said he was pleased with Moscow’s efforts to hold a summit with the U.S. toward ending the war in Ukraine

ABC News - 3d

Zelensky says he hopes to end Ukraine war 'this year'

The Ukrainian president was speaking at a summit to mark the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion.

BBC News - 2d

Hundreds protest Iowa bill ending civil rights protections for transgender people

Protesters filled the Iowa state capitol as House lawmakers began fast-tracking a bill that would remove civil rights protections for transgender people from the Iowa Civil Rights Act.

NBC News - 2d

Musk says failure to respond a second time to email will end in termination

Tech billionaire Elon Musk said federal employees will get a second chance to respond to an email asking for a recap of their last week’s accomplishments — or else face termination. “Subject to the ...

The Hill - 2d